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non-members, $25 walk-ins. Registration deadline May 8. The Lighthouse Restaurant, 3751 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 725-8500 or [email protected].
Native American Pow Pow May 16, 11am-9pm and May 17 12-5pm. Drumming, dancers, vendors and more. $6 adults. Starved rock State Park, near boat ramp. For more info, call 773-585-1744 or visit www.midwestsoarring. org.
NIAHAC Arabian Horse Show May 8-9, 8am-9pm and May 10 8am-5pm, Free. Illinois State Fairgrounds Coliseum. For more info, call Charlotte Kletecka (815)389-0120.
Patchwork of People Series May 19, 11:30 lunch, 12- 1:30pm, program. Taylor Pensoneau, Dreams, Hardship and Danger‚ The Lives of Central IL Coal Miners‚ Dr. Debra Reid, Harvesting the Soil: Central Illinois Agricultural Practices. UIS PAC Rooms C/D. Lunch revervations by May 12. To register or for info, visit uiaa.org/uis or call 206-7395.
Rodeo May 16, 7pm, Gates open at 5pm. Illinois State Fairgrounds Coliseum. $8 adults, $4 children under 8. For info, call Brian Worthington (573)253-5041.
Seminar for Independent Business Owners May 7, 8-10am, Jeff Milchen, co-founder of the American Independent Business Alliance presents on the crucial role of local independent business ownership in sustaining economic and cultural vitality in American cities. Free, open to the public. Hands-on workshop for those interested in forming a Springfield independent business alliance follows. Amber Jack Alehouse, 3150 Wabash Ave. For info, call 753-2226 x137 or email [email protected].
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.
Stroke of Luck Casino Night May 16, 6:30-10:30pm, $25. St. John’s Dove Conference Center.
Stroke: A Night of Awareness May 18, Comedian John Kawie featured. Blood pressure screenings, stroke assessments, speaker. St. John’s Dove Conference Center. Registration required, 544-6464 ext 44301.
TEAL Recognition Ceremony May 13, 7:30pm, LLCC recognizes adult education students. LLCC Student Union, Menard Hall, 5250 Shepherd Rd.
Upper Story Tour May 7, 5-8pm, Take a look on the upper level of Downtown Springfield to examine architecture. $7 general admission, $5 DSI members. Downtown Springfield. For more info , go to www.downtownspringfield.org.
Vigil for Peace Every Sat 12-1pm, Vigil for Peace, all are welcome. Outside the Federal Building, Sixth and Monroe. For info, call 544-3997.
VIN Etching Event May 9, 9am-1pm, American Family Insurance Safety Fair. Fire safety display, teenage drivers information and display, child car seat inspections. Calvary Temple Parking lot, 1730 W. Jefferson St. Free to anyone.
Walking Downtown Tour May 10, 2pm, May 17, 3pm, Walking tour of Lincoln Historic Sites and information on how they connect to his life. Free. Lincoln Home Visitor Center, 413 S, Eighth St. For more info, call 492-4241.
FAITH & PHILOSOPHY
A Course In Miracles Every Wed, 5:30-7pm, Book study & discussion group that offers tools to use on your path for inner peace. Love offering. Unity Church, 417 Cordelia St. For more info, contact Ron Rappe at 720-2614
Abundant Faith Christian Center Sun, 9 & 11am, Wed, 6:30pm (Bible Study), 2525 Taylor; Sat, 6pm (Young Adult Bible Study), 301 W. Reynolds. For info, call 585-4000 or go to www.abundantfaith.org.
After 5 Christian Women’s Connection May 19, 6:30-8pm, Program and dinner. The American Cancer Society features Relay for Life. Inspirational speaker Anita Spangler presents “Dead Ends Are Only Bends in the Road.” $13. Northfield Inn, 3820 Northfield Dr.. For more info, contact Connie at 528-4273 or visit http://groups.google.com/group/ after-five-christian-womensclub
Cathedral of St Paul’s Women’s Forum meets monthly. Men’s Breakfast meets second Sat of month. Book Club meets fourth Tue of month 10am. Spirit Knitters meets Weds 6pm. Cathedral of St Paul’s, 812 S. Second St
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 Sun, 10:30am, Kingdom Kids Worship Service, child-centered worship service (ages 2- 6th grade) with clowns, puppets, music, crafts, Bible stories and age-appropriate small groups. Eastview Baptist Church, 2277 E. Black
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 or visit 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 or visit www.freshvisionschurch.org
Healing Crystal Bowl Circle Every first Thur, 6pm, Peggy Patty leads participants through a guided journey through the chakras with Unity’s healing crystal bowls. Donation or love offering. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia. For info, call 523- 5897 or go to www.unityofspringfield.com.
Holy Apostles Skete of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of America Every Sun, 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 Sun, 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 Wed, 6:30pm, every Thur, 8am, First Congregational United Church of Christ, 2100 Bates Ave. For info, call 546- 7170.
Mother’s Day Brunch May 10, 10:30am-1-m, Benefits Jubilee Habitat for Humanity in Jacksonville. Reservations by May 1. For more info and registration visit www.jubileehabitat.org.
$28 adults, half price children (5-12). Hamilton’s 110 North East, 110 N. East St.. For more info, contact Steve Warmowski at 245-4178 or visit
