and when business plans can be used. LLCC’s E. Springfield Campus, 1507 East Cook St. For more info or to register, call 544-SBDC (7232).
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].
SHS Red and Black Gala Feb 28, 6pm, The Springfield High School Club Gala features cocktails, silent auction, performances by the SHS show choir, Seven and Senators and jazz band. Includes gourmet dinner. $50 per person. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza. For more info or to make reservations, call 787-3661.
Single Moms Parent Social Network Feb 21, 1pm, A social for single parents in the Springfield area. Cafe Moxo, 411 E. Adams. For more info, call 698-4097 or go to http://springfieldmoms.org/reso urces/supportgroups.htm.
Socialites of Springfield Feb 24, 6:30-8:30pm, Meet young professionals in the area and find out about events hosted by SOS. Bar None, 427 E. Monroe. For more info, call 502-9711.
Syrup Making Demonstrations Every Sat and Sun, through March 8, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, Volunteer for tapping and syrup making to help prepare for the annual Sausage and Pancake Breakfast. Warm clothes and sturdy footwear required. Lincoln Memorial Garden and Nature Center, 2301 E. Lake Dr. For more info, call 529-1111.
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
Biology Class: Science not Religion Feb 23, 7-9pm, Attorney Lee Beneze will address”The Dover Case and Beyond: What is Science? What is Intelligent Design? Orthodoxy or Methodology?” Free. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian 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.
Gearing Up for 2009 Through Apr 4, Mon-Thu, 11am-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.
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.
Labryinth Walk Feb 20, 7pm, A Labyrinth Walk 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. Free. The Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd. For more info, call 585- 9550.
Music Fills The Air Feb 22, 10:30am, “Music Fills the Air”. Members and friends of the Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congegation will present a service of music and hymns, coordinated by Penny Wollan- Kriel. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd. For more info, call 585- 9550.
POLITICS
Drinking Coffee Liberally First and Third Sat, 9am, Enjoy coffee, breakfast and conversation with fellow progressives. Free. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St. For more info, e-mail [email protected].
Drinking Liberally Every Thurs, 6:30pm, Share some drinks and discussion with fellow progressives. Free. Brewhaus, 617 E. Washington. For more info, e-mail [email protected].
Political Art and the Public Sphere (PAPS) Feb 27, 1pm, The Political Cartoons of Ted Rall: Come meet syndicated colomnist and political cartoonist Ted Rall in person. Come view the political cartoons and engage in open discussion. Free. Visual Arts Gallery, UIS. Health and Sciences Building, Room 201. For more info, call 206-8328 or go to www.uis.edu/politicalscience/faculty/gilman-opalsky.html.
The Caucus Presents Wednesday Night Roll Call Through Feb 28, 5-8pm, An event celebrating Black History Month featuring Senator Toi Hutchinson and Representative Jehan Gordon. Bar None, 427 E Monroe St. For more info, call 523-3050.
HISTORY
History of the Blues Feb 22, 2-4pm, the Illinois Central Blues Club and the Illinois State Museum Society is sponsoring a “History of the Blues” event. The blues band, Pleasure Chest, will be performing. Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St. For more info, call 452-0171.
Honoring Illinois Black Citizen-Soldier Feb 21, 1-4pm, Members of Living History Detachment will have displays of uniforms, equipment, and weapons used by the black Illinois Citizen- Soldier in the Civil War, World War I and II. Free, donations accepted. Illinois State Military Museum, 1301 North MacArthur Blvd. For more info, call 761-3910.
SPORTS & FITNESS
BACH Soccer Association Through Mar 31, Registration is open for the BACH recreational youth soccer spring league. Sponsorship and coaching opportunities available. Visit www.bachsoccer.com for registration information.
Free Exercise Class Every Mon, Tues, and Thur, through Apr 23, 5:30-6:15pm, Different high impact DVD workouts such as Biggest Loser, Hip-Hop Abs and Turbo Jam. Free. West Side Christian Church, 2850 Cider Mill Lane. For more info, call 793-2800 or go to www.wschurch.org/aerobics.
Free Martial Arts Class Every Wed, 6:45pm-8pm Simplified, low impact training for fun, fitness and minimum force violence deflection. Train at 6 belt levels. Adult, coed and free. Peoples Church, 1109 E. Ash St. For more info call 523- 5433.
Guinness World Record Attempt Feb 21, 4-5pm, Want to help set a World Record? Then learn a simple five-minute routine and join 1,200 other dancing couples on dancing to make it into the Guinness Book of World Records. Free. Decatur Indoor Sports Center, Decatur. For more info, call 362-6499 or go to www.kirk-out.com/tangodecatur.
Junior Blues Game Feb 20-21,7:30pm, Junior Blues vs. Wichita Falls. $7, free for children under 5. Nelson Center, 1601 N. Fifth St. For more info, call 753-2800 or go to www.jrblues.com.
