Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds. For more info, call 618-288-9952 or go to www.letsgoshows.com.
Turn It On for Southwind Park Mar 11, 6-8:30pm, The Springfield Park District is holding a fundraiser for Springfield’s newest park. $100. Inn at 835, 835 S. Second St. For more info, call 544-1751.
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
The Practical Side of Mindfulness and Meditation Mar 1, 10:30am, The Venerable U Vamsarakkhita will speak on practical applications of Buddhism. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road. For info, call 585-9550 or go to www.aluuc.org.
Acoustic Workshop Every Sat, 3pm, Learn how tips on playing the acoustic guitar. Peoples Church, 1109 E. Ash St. For more info, go to www.peopleschurch.ws.
Basic Pranic Healing Training Feb 27-28, 6:30pm, Training on religning the energy system to help accelerate the body’s ability to prevent, alleviate and heal a wide range of physical, emotional and mental ailments. $350. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia. For more info, call 523- 5897 or go to www.unityofspringfield.com.
Freedom Seekers Every Mon, 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 Sun, 11am. Worship Service, Every Wed, 6:30pm, prayer. Bible study for family. Fresh Visions Church, 2400 N. Grand Ave. E. www.freshvisionschurch.org.
Glad Heart Quartet Feb 28, 7pm, Glad Heart Quartet in concert. Free. Eastview Baptist Church, 2277 E. Black St. For more info, call 522-6631.
Immanuel Lutheran Church and Preschool Every Sun, 9am Service, 10:15 Sunday School, 10:30 adult Bible study. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2750 Sangamon Ave. For more info, call 528-5232.
People’s Church Every Sat 3pm, Sabbath worship, Apostolic Pentecostal, casual dress, no offering taken, prayer and annointing for healing, acoustic music. People’s Church, 1109 E. Ash St. for more info, go to www.peopleschurch.ws.
World Day of Prayer Mar 6, 1:30pm, Church Women United of Springfield is hosting World Day of Prayer. St. John Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St. For info, call 522- 9139.
Zen Meditation Every Sat, 9-11:30am, Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd.
POLITICS
Political Art and the Public Sphere (PAPS) Feb 26, 5:30-6:30pm, Open discussion with syndicated colomnist and political cartoonist Ted Rall. Free. Brookens Auditorium, UIS. For more info, call 206-8328.
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.
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.
Jr. Blues Games Feb 27-28, 7:30pm and Mar 1, 2pm, Jr. Blues vs. Alexandria. Nelson Center, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St. For info, call 753-2800 or go to www.jrblues.com.
New Midwest Wrestling’s Rivalry Feb 28, 7-9:30pm, Main event is Michael Shard vs NMW Champion Benz. $5 advance tickets, New Age Tattoo, S. MacArthur Blvd. and Tiny Bikers, Spaulding, IL. $8 at door. The American Center, 1501 E. Griffiths St. For info, call 816- 2112 or go to www.newmidwest.com.
Summer Baseball/ Softball Registration Mar 7, 9am-12pm and Mar 21, 9am-1pm, Kids First Sports Inc. is holding walk-in registration for boys and girls ages 4-16 for its summer baseball/softball program. Hitting Center, 1800 S. Dirksen Pkwy. For more info, call 528-9908 or go to www.kidsfirstsports.org.
