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Prairie Heart Classes Yoga, T’ai Chi and massage therapy. Continuous. St. John’s Prairie Heart Institute Center for Mind-Body Medicine, First Floor Prevention Center, 619 E. Mason. For info, 527-5537.
Sex Addicts Anonymous For those seeking freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. Twelvestep meetings M & Th evenings. Serious inquiries only. Provide first name only, and where to reach you to [email protected].
St. John’s Classes & Support Group Joy of Grandparenting, Infant Massage, Sibling Class, Baby Basics, Parenthood Preview, Lamaze, Breastfeeding, Birth Center Tour, VBAC, PPD support group, First Steps Mothers’ support group, birth center, cancer, bereavement, Alzheimer’s and more. Call 535- 3696, 544-6464, or 757-6020.
STD Screening, HIV Testing & Support Group Every second and fourth Tue, 4- 6pm, Receive STD screening and HIV testing. Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm, Free HIV testing. Every first and third Wed, 1pm, HIV Support Group, open to both men and women who are HIV positive. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave. For more info, call 528-5253.
Woman to Woman Mentoring Program Once a month, day and time varies, call at the end of each month for info on the next session. Blessed Hope Educational Sessions, sponsored by Church-Parish Nursing Program, St. John’s AME Church- Annex, 1519 E. Capitol, 523-3969.
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American Quarter Horse Show Apr 30-May 3, Association approved. Illinois State Fairgrounds.
APL Adoptions May 2, 11am-2pm, Dogs, Ace Hardware, 1600 W. Wabash. 11am- 2pm, Dogs and 11am-4pm, Cats, PetSmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy. For info, call 544-7387 or visit www.apl-shelter.org.
Arthritis Walk May 9, 11am-1pm, 3 or 1 mile arthritis and ‘ARF’ritis walk (because dogs get arthritis too!) Registration starts at 9:30am. Games, prizes and refreshments after! Washington Park, Nina Weiss, 523-2200. http://www.arthritiswalkspringfield.com/
Backgammon Tournament Every Wed, 6pm, Capitol Teletrack, 1764 Wabash Ave. First-time entry is free, thereafter $5.
Big Brew May 2, 10am-4pm, Prairie Schooners Homebrewers invite anyone interested in homebrewing to stop by day of event. 8 Bridge Terrace, block north of Cherry & Outer Park Dr. For more info, call 787-5652 or email [email protected] or [email protected].
Circuit Rider Custom Display Apr 17-May 10, 8:30am-5pm, Harley-Davidson motorcycle designed and built in honor of Lincoln’s 200th birthday. Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center, 426 S. Seventh St For more info, call 391-3221 or visit www.nps.gov/LIHO.
Expressions in the Dark Every first Fri, 9pm-12am, Poetry, music, vendors, prizes and games. Charles and Limey’s, 620 S. First St.
Fat Ass 5K and Street Party May 9, 10am, 5K race for MS, includes optional detours. Pick up packet Sat, 8-9am or Fri, May 8, 4- 7pm at Celtic Mist. Street Party includes pig roast, cold beer, pepsi and live music from 11am-3pm. Adams Street, between Sixth and Seventh. For info, call 525-1111.
Free Document “Shred” Event May 9, 10am-1pm, Cintas Corporation provides free document shredding for individuals and businesses. Up to ten boxes per person. No need to remove staples, rubber bands or clips Cosponsored by MacArthur Boulevard Business Association and Illinois Times. East parking lot, Illinois Times, 1320 S. State St.
Free Women’s Self Defense Classes Every Tues, 6:15-7:30pm,
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