THE CALENDAR
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Christmas Tree Pick Up Jan 5 through Jan 16, 7am, Place Christmas trees on the curb for the city Christmas tree pick-up. Trees must be free of any flocking, ornaments, tinsel, decorations and wooden tree stands. For more info, call 789- 2327.
Conversations on Islam and Peace Jan 18, 3-4:30pm, The Grass Roots Interfaith Team of Springfield will host a conversation on Islam and Peace with Driss El Akrich. Mosque of the Islamic Society of Greater Springfield, 3000 Stanton St. For more info, call 544-3997.
Culinary Classes Jan 15, 5:30pm, Lincoln Land Community College is partnering with the Pasfield House to offer a variety of culinary classes. The Pasfield House Chef’s Table will host local top chefs cooking up Thai, German, Cajun and Creole, seafood, desserts, fondue and more. A light dinner will be prepared by the instructor. Each class includes the chef’s recipes, step-by-step instructions and generous samplings. $49 per class. Pasfield House, 525 S. Pasfield. For more info, call 786- 2432.
Feed A Family Food Drive Through Feb 15, Buy a bag of groceries at Schnuck’s grocery stores to help feed the hungry. For more information listen to ABE-FM 93.9 or go to www.centralilfoodbank.org. Schnuck’s Grocery Store, Montvale & North Grand locations. For more info, call 522-4022.
Basic Food Lessons Jan 17, 1:30-4:30pm, How To Cook A Roast Beef, Make Gravy and More. Take home dinner for four after learning the process for several basic meals. Handson with farm cook Sandy Richey and chef Les Apps. $59. For more info, call 800-233- 3550, ext. 5550 or go to www.blackburn.edu. Blackburn College, Carlinville.
Foster Parent Inquiry Open House Third M, Camelot Community Care is holding an open house for couples and individuals who are interested in becoming foster parents for the specialized and adolescent foster care programs. For info, call Amy Chase at 585-9185. Camelot Community Care, 2924 Stanton.
Free Self-Defense for Women Every Wed 6:15-7:30pm, Springfield Goju Ryu Karate Club is offering women’s self defense classes. Free. First Church of the Nazarene, 5200 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 891-6242.
Green Teams Seminar Jan 16, 10am-2pm, Lincoln Land Community College’s Green Center and Sustainable Springfield, Inc. are sponsoring a Green Teams seminar. The seminar is designed especially for managers and employers who are interested in making their workplace environments more sustainable and “green.” Trutter Center, LLCC’s main campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd. $15 per person includes lunch. For more info, call 546-5615.
