HOME IMPROVEMENT | Weatherization workshop Heating a house in the winter can put a strain on the pocketbook, so the city of
Springfield is offering a workshop to help reduce the cost of utility bills.
City Water, Light and Power is offering a 90-minute workshop focusing on home
energy efficiency improvements that can be done by anyone for little to no
cost. Those who attend the workshop will receive hands-on experience installing
a variety of weatherization products, including caulk, weatherstripping and
flexible interior storm windows. CWLP is also giving participants a free
starter kit that includes many of the products featured in the workshop.Preregistration is required.The CWLP Energy Services Office is also providing Low-Cost/No-Cost Efficiency
Workshops to interested churches, neighborhood associations and other community
and civic groups with an attendance of at least 15. Reservations for CWLP’s Low-Cost/No-Cost Efficiency Workshops are taken on a first-come/first-served
basis.
Low-Cost/No-Cost Efficiency Workshop
TuesdayJan. 13
Lincoln Library
326 S. Seventh St.
789-2070, ext. 580
nrgxprts@cwlp.com
7-8:30 pm
Free
ENTERTAINMENT | Swapping karts The Mid-State Kart Club has earned quite a reputation across the United States
for hosting some of the biggest go kart events in Illinois. On Sunday the club
will host the 19th annual Go Kart Expo and Swap Meet. The event attracts hundreds of go kart
enthusiasts from California to New York to see the latest models in go karts
available. Dan Green, president of the Mid-State Kart Club said these go karts
aren’t your normal yard karts. The expo features classes of karts that can reach
speeds of up to 70 mph including TAG class karts that run from 70-100 mph. Dirt
and asphalt karts will also be available to give drivers a wide selection. Go
kart vendors displaying vintage karts add to the novelty of the event. The swap
meet gives go kart racers a chance to prepare for go kart season in April and
learn about up-coming events at the Mid-State Raceway.
Go Kart Expo and Swap Meet
Sunday, Jan. 4
Eagle’s Club
2700 E. Ash
217-553-3613
www.midstategokart.com
10 am-2 pm
$5
BAND SPOTLIGHT | Touch of Grey Taking their name and their cue from the Grateful Dead hit from the 1980s, local
blues and rock band Touch of Grey will not only “get by” they “will survive.” Several wonderfully talented area musicians came together to make the band,
starting with harmonica man, Doc Glatz. As founding member of the Last Chance
Blues Band, Glatz carried over other members from the popular central Illinois
group from around the turn of the last century, including Gary Halford on
rhythm guitar, Larry Harness on drums and percussion, and Joe Mucciante on sax,
flute and vocals. Rod VanSandt on lead guitar, Leslie Hardy on bass and backup
vocals, and Steve Harris on lead vocals fill out the seven-piece combo. A
typical set list might include a standard blues song like “The Thrill is Gone,” then the Beatles’ classic “Ticket to Ride,” and a more contemporary rock number such as “Last Dance with Mary Jane.”
Touch of Grey
Saturday Jan. 3
Skube’s Pit Stop
3036 N. Peoria Rd.
www.touchofgreymusic.com
8:30pm-12:30am
This article appears in Dec 25-31, 2008.
