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27 things to do on 10/11/2008

Open House 12pm
Solar Verde Estates
Solar Verde Estates
9560 S. Marquette Ave.
Chicago
847.291.7658
solarverde.com
Solar Verde Estates Affordable Green Living Introduced in Chicago ”Zero Energy Green Homes” for the Windy City

09.01-10.14 8am-2pm
Seeking donations for rummage sale
North Shore Unitarian Church, Deerfield IL
847.234.2460 x107
216.145.227.9/events/rummage2008.htm
rummage sale2008 at nsuc.org
All proceeds are donated to social service agencies. Sale is 10/18/08. Pick up available for larger items or quantity.

09.27-10.26
Fall Color Festival
The Morton Arboretum
4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle
630.968.0074
www.mortonarb.org
trees at mortonarb.org
Discover a truly special fall color experience. Behold the breathtaking and picturesque views of the Arboretum as you see the rich hues of gold, purple, magenta, red and orange thoughout the various collections. Participate in fun, family-friendly fall activities ranging from a Scarecrow Trail to a 5K Race.

10.01-10.18
Scavenger Constructs: Site Specific Sculptures
Glass Curtain Gallery, Columbia College
1104 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL
312.369.6643
www.colum.edu/glasscurtaingallery
Five sculptors use scavenged objects to create art that looks at the balance between humans and nature, order and chaos.

Saturdays 11am-12:15pm
Hatha Yoga
1926 N. Main St.
Wheaton, IL
800.669.1571 x300
theosophical.org
info at theosophical.org
Relax your body, mind and spirit while you enjoy the extraordinary health benefits of yoga designed to help the body rejuvenate and strengthen itself. $12 per class.

10.10-10.11 10-11pm
“Points Of Views” Exhibit
Flat Iron Arts Building
1579 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
www.theflatironproject.com
Flat Iron Building artists and galleries will present a multi media window-slideshow-projection responding to Gandhi’s new seven deadly sins: politics without principle, wealth without work, commerce without morality, pleasure without conscience, education without character, science without humanity and worship without sacrifice.

10.10-10.13 12pm
Healing Racism-A Cherokee Spiritual Solution
Chicago, Il. 60619
312.607.7301
zunitbear at hotmail.com
All Peoples Gathering 3 day weekend on the subject of racism and the emotional toll it is taking on everyone. Unity, compassion, prayer. Pipe Circle, Healing Sweat Lodge, Crystal Meditation, One Heartbeat Drum Meditation. Register Today. Gadohi Usquanigodi of Chicago

10.10-10.16
For Love of Water
Gene Siskel Film Center, Chicago
312.846.2800
siskelfilmcenter.org
Flow exposes how water supplies around the world are in dire danger due to global environmental crises. While Americans spend an estimated $9 billion on bottled water annually, citizens of developing nations remain at the mercy of profiteering corporations that hold clean water hostage.

10.11 10am-5pm
EFT at A.R.E Holistic Fair
A.R.E. holistic Center
(Unity Church building)
259 E. Central Rd.
DesPlaines, IL
708.955.3634
www.EFT-Tom.com
EFTWithTom at gmail.com
Experience a taste of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) at our booth. Sweet relief of emotional pain (& physical symptoms).

10.11 10am-5pm
Holistic Fair, A.R.E. (Edgar Cayce)
A.R.E. Holistic Center
(Unity Church Building)
259 E. Central
DesPlaines, IL
847.299.6535
www.AREHeartland.org
AREChicagoCenter at aol.com
EFT, palm reading, Aura photography, etc. Only $2 admission fee. Always an exciting day with many vendors.

10.11 10am-4pm
A Process Work Approach to Relationship Difficulties
The C. G. Jung Center
817 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60201
847.475.4848
www.cgjungcenter.org
jung at cgjungcenter.org
This experiential workshop will use the process work paradigm to work with escalation/de-escalation and loosen stuck places in relationships.

10.11 10am-5pm
Taoist Philosophy and Chinese Healing Arts
Bastyr University
14500 Juanita Dr NE
Kenmore, WA 98028
425.602.3152
www.bastyr.edu/continuinged
continuinged at bastyr.edu
Explore the I Ching, learn a healing Qigong routine and study psychology from a Taoist perspective.

10.11 1-3:30pm
Raising Happier Children
Insight Awareness Center
18112 Martin Ave.
Homewood, IL 60430
708.957.1284
www.insightawareness.com
We all want our children to be happy, but when faced with tantruming toddlers, demanding preadolescents or unapproachable teens is our parenting style really helping them learn how to be happier? Come learn an empowering parenting perspective that enables you and your child to reap the benefits of feeling good.

10.11 9:30-11:30am
Fall Color Bike Ride
Salt Creek Bike Trail, near Westchester - LaGrange Park in Cook County
708.366.6530
Enjoy one of nature’s most beautiful color displays as we explore the Forest Preserve District of Cook County’s Salt Creek Bike Trail on an 8-mile, Naturalist-led bike ride. Free; for experienced riders only; please call for directions to meeting place and to register at 708-366-6530.

10.11 9:45am-1pm
Naturopathic Medicine Informational Forum - San Francisco
Handlery Union Square Hotel
351 Geary Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
425.602.3108
www.aanmc.org
events at aanmc.org
A series of presentations and panel discussions with leading professionals in the field of naturopathic medicine. Representatives of the AANMC schools will be on hand to answer questions about naturopathic medical education.

10.11 7pm
Concert for Peace
Unity Temple, 875 West Lake Street, Oak Park, IL
708.848.3015
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/41070
All proceeds go to local peace groups. a night of folk, rock, blues, great music for a great cause. Doors open 7 pm; concert 7:30 pm.

10.11 2-5
Historic Double Feature: Dr. Peter Fenwick MD and Susan Wisehart.
Evanston Hospital
2650 N Ridge Ave
Frank Auditorium
Evanston Il
847.251.5758
www.chicagoiands.org
info at chicagoiands.org
Chicago Association For Near Death Studies(IANDS)/International Society For Extraordinary Experiences(ISEE) Present historic Double Feature! Peter Fenwick, Britain’s leading NDE expert and Susan Wisehart reknown past life regressionist/author. Book signings/guided imagery exercise!

10.11 1-3pm
Anusara’s Principles of Alignment with Rita Knorr
Bloom Yoga Studio
4663 N Rockwell
Chicago, IL
773.463.9642
www.bloomyogastudio.com
info at bloomyogastudio.com
Rita will guide us through a postural practice, demonstrations, and a full description of the Anusara yoga principles of alignment.

10.11 1pm
The Tennis Opportunity Program’s 10th Annual “Serve & Receieve” Pro-AM
Midtown Tennis Club
2020 W Fullerton Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
Join the Tennis Opportunity Program (TOP) for Serve & Receive, their 10th Annual Pro-Am with celebrity guest and player, Jim Courier, former world #1 player and ESPN commentator. This unique event will feature silent and live auctions, cocktails, hors d’oeurves, dinner, the Pro-Am tournament and clinics with Jim Courier.

10.11 7pm
Crystal Healing Ceremony-healing racism
1034 E. 87th St. Chicago, ill. 60619
312.607.7301
zunitbear at hotmail.com
Ven. Running Wolf guides this meditation around the sacred fire. Dedicated to healing and unity among all people. Bring a blanket. Sug. donation $35, no one refused for lack of donation.

10.11 10am-12:30pm
Being a Chef: Cooking with Cider French Cooking Lesson
Alliance Française de Chicago
810 N. Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60610
312.337.1070
Web site
Come prepare a cider-infused menu of Apple, Leek, and Potato Soup; Beef and Onions braised in Cider; Cider Soaked “Pain Perdu” with Apples and Cinnamon Apple Ice Cream. Class includes a tasting of hard ciders from a number of countries.
$75 Members, $85 Non-Members

10.11-10.12
A River Through History - The DesPlaines Valley Rendezvous
Columbia Woods Forest Preserve
Willow Springs, IL
708.937.0009
ariverthroughhistory.com
Step back 200 years into America’s past with exhibits and fun along the banks of the DesPlaines River. Historical reenactors, craftsmen and others will present a variety of demonstrations, entertainment, activities and refreshments. For more information, see ariverthroughhistory.com

10.11-10.12 10am-5pm
Ayurvedic Aromatherapy
Bastyr University
14500 Juanita Dr NE
Kenmore, WA 98028
425.602.3152
www.bastyr.edu/continuinged
continuinged at bastyr.edu
Explore essential oils according to Ayurvedic principles with David Crow, author of In Search of the Medicine Buddha.

10.11-10.12
Healing Touch Certification - Level 1
Soothe Your Senses Day Spa
6260 N Broadway, Chicago
773.262.4246
www.sootheyoursenses.com
info at sootheyoursenses.com
The Healing Touch Certificate Program is for registered nurses, health care professionals, body-oriented therapists, psychotherapists other licensed health care professionals and individuals who desire an in-depth
understanding of healing work that uses energy-based concepts. 16 Cont. Ed Hours Available.

10.11-10.12 8:30am-4:30pm
Chakra Awakening Meditation Workshop
Location: Oak Park Conservatory
615 Garfield St. Oak Park IL
630.303.9056
www.yogausa.com/chicago.php
yogausa11 at gmail.com
Will help unlock chakras and replace negative patterns (worry, fear, guilt, anger) with positive energy. (2 days $150)

10.11-10.12 10am-5pm
Illinois Orchid Society Fall Show & Sale
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847.835.5440
www.chicagobotanic.org/plantshows
The Illinois Orchid Society presents this show, in which individual orchids in 128 classes will vie for red, white and blue ribbons. Tabletop displays, from the rarest of species to cultivated hybrids, will be artistically arranged. The Society will provide an orchid sales area and repotting services.

Tuesday 7-9pm
The Four Agreements
Coaching For Clarity
1550 Spring Road, Suite 215
Oakbrook, IL 60523
630.655.3923
rhanda at coachingforclarity.org
an 8 week reading group focused on the teachings of Don Miguel Ruiz. These teachings, when woven into the tapestry of our lives, brighten and lighten our personal journeys. $20 per week.

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