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13 things to do on 10/19/2008

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

09.27-10.26
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.

sundays 10-11:30am
Lam Rim I: The Initial Scope – Section One
Jewel Heart : Family Health Resources
1342 W. Belmont
773.784.5460
www.jewelheart.org
chicago at jewelheart.org
This first section illuminates topics that include the teacher/student relationship, precious life, impermanence, rebirth, refuge, and karma.

10.16-10.29
44th Chicago International Film Festival
AMC River East 21, 322 E. Illinois Street; AMC 600 N. Michigan 9, 600 N. Michigan Avenue; Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Drive; Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Avenue
312.332.
www.chicagofilmfestival.com
The 44th Chicago International Film Festival offers moviegoers over 150 of the best new films from around the world. The Festival brings appearances by legendary actors and directors, an impressive film line-up, and several exciting additions, including a “Festival Village” and Green Screen, a new film series showcasing environmental issues.

10.18-10.19 10am-4:30pm
Midwest Daffodil Society Bulb Sale
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847.835.5440
www.chicagobotanic.org/plantshows
The Midwest Daffodil Society’s bulb sale features many varieties of unique and easy-to-grow daffodils for the gardener who wants some early color next spring.

10.18-10.19 10am-4:30pm
Wisconsin-Illinois Lily Society Lily Bulb Sale
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847.835.5440
www.chicagobotanic.org/plantshows
A wide variety of lily bulbs are for sale at the Wisconsin-Illinois Lily Society’s annual sale in the Regenstein Center.

10.18-10.19 10am-4:30pm
Midwest Fruit Explorers Show & Sale
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847.835.5440
www.chicagobotanic.org/plantshows
Freshly harvested fruit grown in the area by the Midwest Fruit Explorers is on display and for sale in Burnstein Hall of the Regenstein Center. Featured are apples, pears, paw paws, grapes, kiwis and more. Visitors can enjoy tastings and information on growing fruit.

10.19 12-1pm
Overcoming Obstacles on the Path Sunday Noon Meditation
Temple of Kriya Yoga
2414 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago
773.342.4600
www.yogakriya.org
kriya at yogakriya.org
Key obstacles the seeker of Wisdom and Happiness needs to understand and overcome.

10.19 1:15-2:15pm
Self-Esteem, Accepting Life’s Gifts --- Sunday Afternoon lecture ---
Temple of Kriya Yoga
2414 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago
773.342.4600
www.yogakriya.org
kriya at yogakriya.org
Learn about the link between self-esteem, and your ability to receive Life’s Blessings.

10.19 5-7pm
Yoga for Menstruation & Menopause
Bloom Yoga Studio
4663 N Rockwell
Chicago
773.463.9642
www.bloomyogastudio.com
info at bloomyogastudio.com
This workshop will offer various tools of yoga capable of addressing the specific needs of each stage in a woman’s life and help restore harmony and a sense of well being.

10.19 2pm
Library Talk: Featured Fungus: Rare Books from the Lenhardt Library
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847.835.5440
www.chicagobotanic.org/library/talks
Meet in the Lenhardt Library for a talk on color illustrations of mushrooms. Mushroom enthusiasts have always prized accurate and well-illustrated descriptions of fungi. Beautifully illustrated color plates selected from the Rare Book Collection show the amazing range of mushrooms species.

10.19 2pm
The Wines of Alsace with Michael Corso Join us for an afternoon dégustation with a French/German accent
Alliance Française de Chicago
810 N. Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60610
312.337.1070
Web site
cferrier at af-chicago.org
Join us for an afternoon dégustation with Michael Corso, owner of Michael Corso Selections and prepare to be transported to Alsace. Michael will be pouring:
Gustave Lorentz Cremant d’Alsace, Pinot Blanc Reserve, Riesling Reserve, Riesling Grand Cru “Altenberg de Bergheim:, Pinto Gris Reserve, etc.
AFC members: $45, General Public: $55

10.19 11:45am
Community Forum on Aid to Kenya
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
939 Hinman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60202
847.475.3630
www.stlukesevanston.org/
office at stlukesevanston.org
Kenya-based Ember Project aims to reduce poverty, foster education, and improve health for Kenya’s Funyula district devastated by HIV/AIDS. Local Ember Project team just back from visit to Funyula will report on how Ember means hope for the future. Film and photos will be featured. Free.

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