Parish Nursing Program, St. John AME Church-Annex, 1519 E. Capitol, 523-3969.
BULLETIN BOARD
A High Tea Feb 8 and Feb 15, 3-5pm, An elegant High Tea catered by some of Springfield’s finest chefs. Fabulous Door prizes. RSVP by Mon Feb 2. $18 in advance, $20 at door. Temple Israel, 1140 W. Governor. For more info, call 787-7223 or e-mail [email protected].
Alcoholics Anonymous 24-hour answering service, 525- 9423. Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families. Every Su, 3pm, recovery group. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St. www.adultchildren.org.
American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Sangamon County Feb 2, 6-8pm, Friends, neighbors, cancer survivors and caregivers are invited to an energizing Relay For Life kick-off celebration. Come have fun and learn more about this cancer fighting event. Free. Pizza Machine, 107 West Cook. For more info, call 523- 4503 or go to www.relayforlifesangamon.com.
Avery Brundage Scholarship Through Jan 31, Applications for the 36th annual Avery Brundage Scholarship competition for University of Illinois students who excel in both academics and athletics are being accepted. Submit application online at www.usp.uillinois.edu/brundage. For more info, call 206-6716.
Backgammon Tournament Every W, 6pm, Capitol Teletrack, 1764 Wabash Ave. First-time entry is free, thereafter $5.
Catholic War Veterans of America Inc. Last M, 7pm, Meeting, Bishop Joseph A. McNicholas Post 1916. All Catholic war veterans welcome. VFW Post 10302, 2349 Stockyard Rd.
Downtown Springfield, Inc. Annual Awards Dinner Jan 28, 5:30pm, Mayor Timothy J. Davlin will present his annual‚ State of the Downtown‚ Address at Downtown. Twenty three prestigious awards recognizing the best of downtown will honor pioneers, risk takers, successful entrepreneurs and outstanding citizens. This years dinner theme‚ “A Night on the Town, Celebrating Lincoln Downtown” coincides with the 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial. Hitlon, 700 East Adams. For more info or reservations, call 544-1723
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.
Free Self-Defense for Women Every Tues 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.
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.
Hoogland Center for the Arts Trivia Night Jan 30, 6pm doors open, 7pm, Starting time, Featuring local trivia teams and anyone who wants to participate. Cash bar. $80 per table at up to 10 players per table or $10 each. Trivia questions written by Russ Friedewald. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 523-2787.
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.
LLCC Elimination Procrastination Class Jan 29, 6-7pm, Meeting deadlines is essential at work, at school, and in our private lives. Learn specific tips and techniques and even learn how to program yourself for success. $30. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shephard Rd. For more info, call 786-2292 or go to www.llcc.edu.
LLCC Personal Finance 101 Class Jan 31, 9am-12pm, Sticking to a budget can be as tough as diet. In this workshop, learn some easyto-apply tools, ideas for costcutting and a few proven methods for restructuring your financial life. $25. Lincon Land Community College, 5250 Shephard Rd. For more info, call 786-2432 or go to www.llcc.edu.
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.missilinois.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.
Rock, Paper Scissors Tournament Jan 23, 9-11pm, The Illinois Lottery is hosting a Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament for a chance to win $500. During the first halfhour, game enthusiasts will place their names on entry forms. A random drawing will determine the 32 participants, and their names will appear on a bracket in the order in which they were drawn. The last one standing will be declared the winner. Mowie’s Cue, 1277 Toronto Rd.
Sangamon Valley Sierra Club Jan 27, 7pm, The Sangamon Valley Sierra Club will host Dr. Chris Pearson from the National Geodetic Survey who will present a father and college daughters visual perspective on the last quarter century of life in New Zealand. Free. North Carnegie Room at the Springfield Public Library, 326 S. Seventh St. For more info, call 698-0840 or go to www.illinois.sierraclub.org/sangamon.
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].
SPSF 27th Annual Dinner Jan 31, The Springfield Public Schools Foundation will host its 27th Annual Dinner Celebration and Student Art Auction. The dinner will feature outstanding art work from our schools for a silent auction and gourmet food prepared by three of Springfield’s premier chefs. Entertainment will be provided by District 186 students.
$125 for dinner reservations. Sangamo Club, 227 East Adams. For more info, call 525- 4406.
Trivia Night Fundrasier Jan 31,7pm, Westminster Cooperative Preschool will be holding its Second Annual Trivia Night. A maximum of 10 players per table. Cash prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams. All proceeds will go towards the Westminster Cooperative Preschool. $10 per player. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut. For more info or to reserve a table call 691-0592.
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.
Weekend Pet Adoption Jan 25, 11am-3pm, Illinois Humane, a Springfield-based animal-welfare organization, will host a pet adoption. PetCo, 2721 S. Veterans Parkway. For more info, go to www.illinoishumane.org or on www.petfinder.com.
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 & ageappropriate 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 Through April 4, 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.
Good Sex Revolution Every Sun, 10:30am -12pm, Sex is such a big part of our lives and society, but there is much confusion about sexuality. Join us to discover what God really has to say about sex. Free. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 544-8661 or go to www.deltachurch.net.
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.
Humility, Hope, History Jan 25, 10am, “Humility, Hope, History and Hummus: UU Identity in the 21st Century”. Find out what the UU Congregations have to offer young people. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist
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