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pasta cooking class. Students will learn to make homemade pastas with a variety of sauces. Wine is included. $60. Caitie Girl’s Restaurant, 400 E. Jefferson St. For more info, call 528-1294.
Catch the Vision Feb 20, Springfield Christian Schools is holding their annual silent/live auction. Proceeds from the auction go towards new computers, uniforms for athletes, instruments for music students and more. $30. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy. For more info, call 698- 1933.
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.
Food Not Lawns Circle Discussion Feb 24, 11am, Meet up and talk about a variety of issues. Free. Lincoln Library Carnegie Room South, 326 S. Seventh St. For more info, call 753- 0057.
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.
Free Women’s Self Defense Classes 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
GROW in Illinois Special Support Group Every Mon 7-9pm, This is a special GROW 12-step mental health support group for those on parole, probation or who have addiction issues and want to work on problems in a Christian environment. Free. Holy Ground, 304 W. Allen. For more info, call 622-7953 or go to www.growinamerica.org.
Illinois Women in Leadership (IWIL) Meeting Feb 19, 7:30-9am, Speaker - Dr. Susan Hengle discusses “Wellness for Women.” $17 members & guests; $22 walkins. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St. For more info, go to www.iwil.biz.
LLCC Host Education Career Day Feb 24, 9am-12pm, For individuals interested in education as a career. Robert H. Stephens Room Menard Hall, LLCC main campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd. For more info, call 786-2218.
Marriage Customs in Kenya Feb 26, As a part of Black History month Peter Embalabala, LLCC mathematics professor, will discuss marriage customs in Kenya focusing on the Abaluhya ethnic group. Robert H. Stephens Room, Menard Hall, LLCC, 5250 Shepherd Rd. For more info, call 786-2232.
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.
New Workshop for Business Owners Feb 23, 5:30-8:30pm, new workshop for business owners and prospective business owners, “Developing Your Own Business Plan.” Topics covered in the workshop will include creating financial projections, how to predict sales, and how
