Guided Meditation - Law of Attraction Every Wed, 7:45-9pm, Led by Sharon Stidham, Hypnotherapist, Guided Meditations on The Law of Attraction, Inspiration, and The Writer’s Way. All are Welcome. $5. Red School Mall - Dance Studio, 1275 Wabash Ave. For more info, call 381-3822 or go to www.devasojourn.com.
ISBDC “Starting Your Own Business In Illinois” Workshop Jan 21, 1:30-3:30pm, The Illinois Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) at Lincoln Land Community College is offering a “Starting Your Business in Illinois” workshop designed for those who are considering owning a business. Topics will include preparing a business plan, financing your business, what legal form to choose (proprietorship, partnership, corporation), how to get a business name registered, taxes and more. For more info or to register, call the ISBDC at 544-7232.
IWIL Meeting Jan 15, 11:30am-1pm, Panel of Past Chamber of Commerce Chairpersons including Ann Hart, Marian Richter, Marilyn Kuschack, Desiree Logsdon. Moderated by Val Yazell. $17 members and guests, $22.00 walk-ins. for more info, call 899- 6314. For reservation forms go to www.iwil.biz/.
LLCC Citizenship Interview Preparation Course Jan 23, 6-8pm, Jan 24, 9am- 4pm, The TEAL (Training and Education for Adult Learners) program at Lincoln Land Community College is holding a free workshop for eligible residents to help them prepare for the USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Service) citizenship interview. LLCC’s main campus, 5250 Shepherd Road. For more info, call 786-2218.
Miss Illinois Talent Competition Jan 22, 7pm, Talent from all over Illinois comes to compete and win the Miss Illinois Competition. $50 entry fee. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 847-997-0294 or go to www.missillinois.org
Mothers of Preschoolers Every second and fourth Wed, 9- 11:30am, An organization offering support, fellowship, and education for mothers and children ages 0-5. Hope Evangelical Free Church, 3000 Lenhart Rd. For more info, call 529-3365.
Sex Addicts Anonymous For those seeking freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. Twelve-step meetings on M & Th evenings. Serious inquiries only. Provide first name only, and where you can be reached. Contact [email protected].
Speed Dating Party Jan 21, 6:30pm age 38- 53, 8:30 pm, ages 24-17, Meet singles who are busy and want to meet someone. Up to 12 dates at six minutes a date all in one night. Mariah’s Restaurant, 3317 Robbin’s Rd. For more info, call 698-1942.
Stamps 4 Soldiers Project Route 66 Hotel, Sixth Street & Stevenson Drive is a drop-off point for donating unused stamps or money for postage to ship items to troops through www.siyellowribbon.com.
Vigil for Peace Every Sat 12-1pm, Vigil for Peace, all are welcome. Outside the Federal Building, Sixth and Monroe. For more info, call 544- 3997.
FAITH & PHILOSOPHY
Abundant Faith Christian Center Su, 9 & 11am, W, 6:30pm (Bible Study), 2525 Taylor; Sa, 6pm (Young Adult Bible Study), 301 W. Reynolds. For info, call 585- 4000 or go to www.abundantfaith.org.
Acoustic Workshop Every Sat, 3pm, Learn how tips on playing the acoustic guitar. Peoples Church, 1109 East Ash St. For more info, go to www.peopleschurch.ws.
Buddhist Meditation Every Th, 6:45-9pm, Abraham Lincoln Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd.
Classes For Exceptional People Every Wed, 6:30-7:30pm, Religion classes for the developmentally disabled. Classes open to adults and children ages 7 and up . Blessed Sacrament school library. For info or to RSVP, call 585-0478.
Eastview Baptist Church Every Su, 10:30am, Kingdom Kids Worship Service, child-centered worship service (ages 2- 6th grade) with clowns, puppets, music, crafts, Bible stories & age-appropriate small groups. Eastview Baptist Church, 2277 E. Black.
Freedom Seekers Every M, 6:30pm, For anyone suffering from any addictions to alcohol, gambling, shopping, or any other obsessive behaviors. iWorship Center, 3200 Shaler Rd. www.lifelinecounseling.com
Fresh Visions Community Church Every Su, 11am. Worship Service, Every W, 6:30pm, prayer. Bible study for family. Fresh Visions Church, 2400 North Grand Ave. E. www.freshvisionschurch.org.
Gearing Up for 2009 Mon-Thu, 11-5pm, Unity is offering a series of classes and events designed to empower, unleash and enlighten your inner compass in facing this challenging new year. Love offering/donation. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia. For more info, call 523-5897 or go to www.unityofspringfield.com.
Holy Apostles Skete of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of America Every Su, 9:30am, Holy Apostles Skete of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in America, has Liturgy in its chapel. Visitors welcome. 204 S. Maple St., Nokomis. 563- 2899.
Immanuel Lutheran Church and Preschool Every Su, 9am Service, 10:15 Sunday School, 10:30 adult Bible study. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2750 Sangamon Ave. For more info, call 528-5232.
Inquiring Minds Bible Study Every W, 6:30pm, every Th, 8am, First Congregational United Church of Christ, 2100 Bates Ave. For info, call 546-7170.
Labryinth Walk Jan 16, 7pm, A labyrinth is a spiritual device used by various cultures since ancient times. In its most basic sense, it is a pathway, consisting of different circuits that one follows. A labyrinth is similar, in terms of function, to a rosary, the stations of the cross, the tao-te-ching and Buddhist meditation. The Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd. For more info, call 585-9550.
Quaker Meeting Every Su, 10:30am, Worship. For location, call Peggy at 585- 8023.
The Artist’s Way Every Thu beginning Jan 15, 7- 9pm, This very popular class, is once again being offered by Pat Meeter. As you open yourself up to creativity in this class, you open yourself up to God. No artistic skills needed. Love offering/donation. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia. For more info, call 523-5897 or go to www.unityofspringfield.com.
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