Lay Of The Land: Lou Bart of the local Springfield YMCA on happenings this September and beyond

In this episode of Lay of the Land, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Lou Bart - YMCA For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Lou Bart about what's going on this September and early October, and how you can best enjoy everything that the local YMCA has to offer the community.

Lay Of The Land: Director Brandy Stabler of Springfield's Compass For Kids on Sunday's big brunch and more

In this episode of Lay of the Land, Trent R. Nelson talks with:  Director Brandy Stabler -  Compass for Kids For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson had an absolute pleasure speaking with Brandy Stabler concerning the big Compass for Kids brunch later this coming Sunday, as well as what other innovat…

Lay Of The Land: President Leslie Sgro of the Springfield Park District Park Board

In this episode of Lay of the Land, Trent R. Nelson talks with: SPD Park Board President Leslie Sgro - Springfield Park District For this discussion, Trent chatted with Springfield Park District Board President Leslie Sgro about all of the wonderful places across Springfield to enjoy nature and va…

Lay Of The Land: Central Illinois Phoenix Center Assistant Director Sara Bowen-Lasisi

In this episode of Lay of the Land, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Assistant Director Sara Bowen-Lasisi - The Phoenix Center For this discussion, Trent enjoyed speaking with Sara Bowen-Lasisi about the origins of the local Phoenix Center, all of the various activities it provides the community with t…

Lay Of The Land: Jodi Ogilvy and Lisa Sander of Hope on Style of Hope and beyond

In this episode of Lay of the Land, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Jodi Ogilvy and Lisa Sander - Hope For this discussion, Trent enjoyed speaking with Jodi Ogilvy and Lisa Sander of Hope concerning what the institution does for those in the community who need them most, as well as how Springfield, Sa…

Lay Of The Land: Deb Clarke of the Springfield Park District's Preschool in Washington Park

In this episode of Lay of the Land, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Deb Clarke - Springfield Park District's Preschool in the Park For this discussion, Trent had the pleasure of chatting with Deb Clarke about the Washington Park Preschool, where the youngest of the community's children learn in fun, n…

Lay Of The Land: Jay Shanle of Conn's Hospitality Group on Vinegar Hill Mall

In this episode of Lay of the Land, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Jay Shanle - Conn's Hospitality Group For this discussion, Trent had the pleasure of chatting with Jay Shanle about all that Conn's Hospitality Group is looking to do at the famous Vinegar Hill Mall in the coming days, weeks and month…

Lay Of The Land: Taryn Grant of the Springfield Youth Performance Group and Rock the Conservatory

In this episode of Lay of the Land, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Executive Director Taryn Grant - Springfield Youth Performance Group For this discussion, Trent had the pleasure of chatting with Taryn about the origins of the SYPG, why she decided to create it so many years ago, what its mission is…

Lay Of The Land: Springfield embraces Violins of Hope with Nancy Sage and Ethnomusicologist Yona Stamatis

In this episode of Lay of the Land, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Nancy Sage - Jewish Federation of Springfield Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology Yona Stamatis - UIS For this discussion, Trent had the pleasure of chatting with Nancy and Yona about the history and forethought required to put on …

Lay Of The Land: Springfield Bicycle Club's 51st Annual Capital City Century

In this episode of Lay of the Land, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Lori Dale - Springfield Bicycle Club For this discussion, Trent had the pleasure of chatting with Lori Dale about the upcoming 51st Capital City Century, how everyone can participate, and why everyone should - regardless of skill leve…