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25 things to do on 10/5/2008

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.

10.01-10.05 8am-5pm
The Evolution of Revolution
The Original “Awakened World” Conference
October 1 – 5, 2008
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort
Palm Desert, California
805.563.7343
www.agnt.org
Conference at agnt.org
Featuring presenters-Dr. Michael Beckwith, Lynne McTaggart, Thom Hartmann, Audrey Kitagawa, John Hagelin,Alan Wallace, concert by Deva Premal&Miten.

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.

10.03-10.05 6-9:30pm
Male Spirit Retreat
LaSalle Manor
12480 Galena Rd.
Plano, IL 60545
708.848.1095
shemcenter at aol.com
A circle of respect welcoming men into diverse Spiritual paths of wisdom, ritual, and shared stories, celebrated with like-hearted companions.

10.03-10.05 pm
The Coalessence Festival
Lake Leatherwood, Eureka Springs, Arkansas
www.coalessencefest.com
A celebration of Music, Health, and Consciousness.
Speakers: Daniel Pinchbeck, Alex Grey, Fred Alan Wolfe.
Music: Kymani Marley

10.04-10.05 10am-5:30pm
Midwest Tribal Mafia Bellydance Workshop
Dance Center Chicago
3868 N. Lincoln Ave, 2nd Fl.
Chicago, IL 60613
180.071.1519 8
www.midwesttribalmafia.com
hipnotic at hipnoticdance.com
Tribal bellydance workshops: sword, moves from India, duets, combinations. Learn from the best Midwestern instructors. For beginners or experienced dancers.

10.04-10.05 9am-4pm
Reiki Level I & II classes
UDistrict/Ravenna
206.523.4456
www.reikiforliving.com
marianne at reikiforliving.com
Learn a simple healing technique for improving the health and well-being of yourself and others.

10.04-10.05 10am-4pm
Bulb Bazaar
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847.835.5440
www.chicagobotanic.org/bulb
The 9th Annual Bulb Bazaar features more than 200 varieties of daffodils, tulips, alliums and other specialty bulbs. Garden horticulturists and staff offer practical tips and demonstrations on bulb selection and planting.

10.04-10.05 10am-4pm
Harvest Festival
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847.835.5440
www.chicagobotanic.org/calendar/harvest-fest
The Harvest Festival features a market place in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden. Local and regional vendors will be on hand selling a wide variety of items. Family activities such as “guess the weight of the pumpkin,” straw bale maze and leaf rubbings will be available.

Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm
The Secrets of Hawaii - The Secrets of the Elements
Bodysong Healing and Arts Center
943 N 89th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
206.736.2446
www.fremonthealingarts.com/classes.asp
fullofdelight at hotmail.com
The Hawaiians held secrets about the elements and used them in ways not found anywhere else. Mastering air, fire, water, & earth gives one healing power and secret knowledge of how the world works. Learn to use these secrets to help others, and use the fifth element to grow spiritually.

10.05 8-11am
Fall Color 5K Run and Walk
The Morton Arboretum
4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle
630.968.0074
www.mortonarb.org
trees at mortonarb.org
Marvel at breathtaking autumn hues as you run along our challenging USATF certified course. Children also compete during the Kids Dash, with three divisions; 2-4 year 50 yard dash, 5-6 year 1/4 mile dash, and 7-10 year 1/2 mile dash.
Schedule:
8:00 a.m. 5K Run and Walk
9:15 a.m. Kids Dash
7:30 - 11 a.m. Fitness Fair

10.05 10am
Chicago River Flatwater Classic
Clark Park, 3400 N. Rockwell St., Chicago
312.939.0490 x15
chicagoriver.org
kbevan at chicagoriver.org
Paddle the Chicago River in this 7.25 mile canoe and kayak race and Friendly Float. Learn more at chicagoriver.org.

10.05 12-1pm
Key Kriya Disciplines -
Temple of Kriya Yoga
2414 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago
773.342.4600
www.yogakriya.org
kriya at yogakriya.org
Simple disciplines to keep your mind and life balanced so you don’t stand in the way of your goals.

10.05 6am
Hiking Meditation
1418 W. Howard St. at Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60626
773.262.1468
www.lifesurfing.org
amona at lifesurfing.org
A guided meditative hike with several awareness exercises in and with nature.

10.05 10am
4th Annual St. Francis Day Festival Blessing of Animals
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
939 Hinman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60202
847.475.3630
www.stlukesevanston.org/
office at stlukesevanston.org
10am - Holy Communion service and blessing of animals inside church; 11:15 - Street fair and exhibits by animal service and rescue groups.

10.05 11am-4pm
Kawasaki Disease Family Day, Walk and Symposium
Shelter of Oak Brook Park District
1450 Forest Gate Road
Oak Brook, IL
630.736.3186
www.kdfund.org
krsmbs at comcast.net
The Kawasaki Disease Family Day/Walk unites affected families and raises funds for research. Registration fee includes lunch, children’s activities and informational seminar.

10.05 12pm
Stress, Food Cravings and Weight Gain
Center for Spiritual Evolution, 204 Spring Street, Cary, IL.
847.516.1950
www.newthoughtmchenry.org
info at newthoughtmchenry.org
Stop emotional eating with three mind-body-spirit approaches from Board Certified Holistic Nurse de-coupling stress-weight link without cravings while increasing energy.

10.05 10am-4pm
Solar Home Tour
Stelle, IL (90 minutes south of Chicago)
708.828.4325
Web site
julie at centerforsustainablecommunity.org
Stelle has a large number of solar power applications for residential use and its own off-the-grid telephone/internet company.

10.05 1-5pm
Passion Test Workshop
Coaching For Clarity
1550 Spring Road, Suite 215
Oakbrook, IL 60523
630.655.3923
rhanda at coachingforclarity.org
Passion Test provides a simple, powerful way to clarify your passions,
define your life’s purpose, and begin living the life of your dreams.
Preregister to rhanda@coachingforclarity.org.

10.05 11am-1pm
Tea & Yoga at Infuse Yoga Spa
2536 N. Halsted St.; Chicago, IL 60614
773.880.8055
www.infuseyogaspa.com
unwind at infuseyogaspa.com
Revitalize the body, renew the spirit, relax the mind. Hatha yoga practice followed by tasting of premium Infuse teas. $30.

10.05 1pm
Parent/Child Autumn Hike and Craft
Trailside Museum of Natural History
738 Thatcher Ave.
River Forest, IL
708.366.6530
www.fpdcc.com
Join us for a short hike through the coloful autumn woods. We’ll collect some leaves, then use them to create a beautiful eco-friendly tote bag. Children must be 8 or older, each with an adult. $10.00 fee per each parent/child combo. Please register in advance as space is limited.

Every Sunday 2:30-4pm
Ongoing Gurdjieff/Nicoll Study Group
The C. G. Jung Center
817 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60201
847.475.4848
www.cgjungcenter.org
jung at cgjungcenter.org
Join us in reading and discuss Dr. Nicoll’s talks and engage in the consciousness-expanding exercises suggested by him.

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.

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