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18 things to do on 10/25/2008

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.

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.

10.16-10.29
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.

Every Other Saturday 10am-12pm
All is Calm, All is Bright: Meditation Practice as Antidote to the Busyness of the Holidays
Wheaton Franciscan Campus, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton Il 60189
630.462.4936
www.wheatonfranciscan-collaborativeministries.org
wfscm at wheatonfranciscan.org
Each session will feature simple mindfulness instructions and will conclude with a Franciscan blessing meditation. Come for one or all.

Worldwide Prayer Vigil For Barack Obama
PrayerForBarackObama.com
Visiting our Website
prayersforbarackobama.com
info at prayersforbarackobama.com
We are inviting people worldwide to participate in a prayer/meditation vigil for the success and safety of Barack Obama and Joe Biden. Our website is providing daily postings and subscriber notifications for the time and locations of the candidates’ events for a simultaneous worldwide effort.

10.24-10.25 10am-6pm
Continuum Movement Workshop
1474 N. Milwaukee Ave., #3R
Chicago
773.294.7811
asiminachremos.com
silverspacedance at gmail.com
Continuum is a practice that views the human body as a fluid organism, in resonance with all living systems. Experience the value of slowing down, feeling your way through movement, and generating new body awareness. Open to people of all ages, body types and levels of experience.

10.24-10.26
BreakThrough Weekend Retreat for Men
House in the Woods, Lake Delavan, WI
312.604.5013
www.victoriesoftheheart.net
admin at victoriesoftheheart.net
During this powerful retreat led by experienced facilitators, a man can find a safe, supportive place to share his thoughts, explore his feelings, deepen his connections, and renew his spirit.

10.25 4-5pm
Intro to EFT for Hypnotists
MidAmerica hypnosis Conference
Rolling Meadows Holiday Inn/Holidome
3405 Algonquin Road,
Rolling Meadows, IL
847.451.9303
www.mid-americaconference.com
mrcarm at aol.com
FREE lecture. Learn about the powerful combination of Hypnotism and EFT (Emotional Freedom) for quick, complete emotional release.

10.25 10am-4pm
Native Seed, Bulb, and Plant Sale
Bldg. 30, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 98115.
www.wnps.org
Annual indoor sale of species native to Washington. Fundraiser for Washington Native Plant Society. Bring your own boxes please.

10.25 9am-1pm
Kitchen Medicine for Colds and Flu
Bastyr University
14500 Juanita Dr NE
Kenmore, WA 98028
425.602.3152
www.bastyr.edu/continuinged
continuinged at bastyr.edu
Learn to prepare and use simple remedies for colds and flu from ingredients in your kitchen.

10.25 9am-6pm
Equilibrium’s First Birthday Party
Equilibrium Energy + Education
Dearborn Station
47 W. Polk Street
Suite M-5
Chicago, IL 60605
312.786.1882
www.equiulibrium-e3.com
info at equilibrium-e3.com
Help us celebrate our first birthday with free gifts for all attendees, $5 mini energy and bodywork treatments, and much more!

10.25 2-4:30pm
Cornbread from the Ground Up: A Family Workshop
Angelic Organics Learning Center
1547 Rockton Road
Caledonia, IL
815.389.8455
www.learngrowconnect.org
workshops at learngrowconnect.org
We’ll cook up a feast of tasty cornbread in our earthen oven, using ingredients from our farm. Please pre-register. $8

10.25 3-4:30pm
Green Parenting 101
Bloom Yoga Studio
4663 N Rockwell
Chicago
773.463.9642
www.bloomyogastudio.com
info at bloomyogastudio.com
Green Parenting 101 is designed to guide parents (or expectant parents) interested in reducing their family’s impact on the planet and protecting baby’s health through the various lifestyle options and consumer choices available.

10.25 10am-12:30pm
Being a Chef: Profiteroles French Cooking Lesson
Alliance Française de Chicago
810 N. Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60610
312.337.1070
Web site
cferrier at af-chicago.org
Find out how easy it is to make your own pâte à choux pastries then fill them with a variety of delicious creams. The final touch: an elegant plating of your special puff dessert with chocolate or rasberry sauce.
$75 Members, $85 Non-Members
For reservation information call: 312.337.1070

10.25 12-4pm
Free Thai Bodywork
2536 N. Halsted St.
Chicago
773.880.8055
InfuseYogaSpa.com
unwind at infuseyogaspa.com
Ease away stress, stiffness and pain with complimentary Thai Bodywork. Book your 30-minute session with Andrea by phone or email.

10.25 10am-4pm
Spirituality, Community and Service
Theosophical Society
1926 N. Main St.
Wheaton, IL
800.669.1571 X300
theosophical.org
info at theosophical.org
This all day event brings together leaders in the interfaith field. A free vegetarian lunch is being provided. Preregister by phone.

10.25-10.26 10am-4:30pm
Trains, Tricks and Treats in the Model Railroad Garden
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847.835.5440
www.chicagobotanic.org/railroad/trickstrainstreats
Celebrate Halloween and the end of the season for the Model Railroad Garden, which closes on Oct. 26. The Model Railroad Garden is decorated with spider webs, spiders, ghosts, goblins and pumpkins. Visitors are encouraged to come in costume. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-12.

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