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16 things to do on 8/23/2008

Every Saturday 2-5pm
Saturday Summer Drum Circle
Ohio Street/Navy Pier Beach
Chicago, IL
312.953.9090
myspace.com/saturdaycircle
saturdaycircle at EcologyFund.net
The purpose of Saturday Circle is to join together in rhythm. Bring drums, shakers, harmonicas, or simply your dancing barefeet!

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

08.18-09.29 6:30-7:30pm
Meditation Class - Level 1
Soothe Your Senses Day Spa
6260 N Broadway, Chicago
773.262.4246
www.sootheyoursenses.com
appt at sootheyoursenses.com
These six-week class, will be led by Craston Artis, our resident Naturopath.
Meditation Basics: posture, breathing techniques; Body Sensing: Focusing on body parts, releasing tension, fully relaxing the body; and Organ/organ systems healing.

08.19-09.30 7:30-8:30pm
Meditation Class - Level II
Soothe Your Senses Day Spa
6260 N Broadway, Chicago
773.262.4246
www.sootheyoursenses.com
appt at sootheyoursenses.com
This six-week class, will be led by Craston Artis II, our resident Naturopath.
Ongoing Curriculum of Level 1 Class;
Mind healing: Focusing on quieting the mind, affirmations and aforemations, and healing the ego and Emotional healing: Using visualizations to connect with emotional issues.

08.21-08.23
Great Lakes Green 2008
DeVos Place
303 Monroe Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
517.646.2572
www.greatlakesgreen2008.com
frankenberger.pam at mahb.com
Learn about residential green home construction and remodeling, tour over 100 exhibits and hear from Actor and Activist Ed Begely, Jr.

08.22-08.24 am
Ishta Yoga with Alan Finger
Ruby Room
1743 W. Division St
Chicago, Il 60622
773.235.2323
rubyroom.com/ishtayoga.com
Join Alan in this five class series devoted to the practice of ISHTA. Integrated system of Hatha, Tantra and Ayurveda. Check our website for classes and times. A must for all yoga lovers! Space is limited.

08.23 9am-12:30pm
Being a Chef: French Menu From Green City Market
Alliance Française de Chicago
810 North Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312.377.1070
Web site
info at af-chicago.org
Join us at the Lincoln Park market at 9:00am where we will shop for our fresh food. Or come to the Alliance kitchen at 10:00am where we will cook together a summer harvest meal of tomato soup, roasted lamb with vegetable garnish and a light apple cake.

08.23 12:1-10pm
Chicago Reggae Festival
Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph, Chicago
773.868.3010
www.chicagoreggaefestival.com
2nd annual celebration of Caribbean culture. Music headliner is reggae legend Bunny Wailer in his first Chicago appearance. Plus six more local/national acts.

08.23 10am-12pm
Attracting High Energy Relationships
Equilibrium Energy + Education
Dearborn Station
47 W. Polk St., Suite M-5
Chicago
312.786.1882
www.equilibrium-e3.com
info at equilibrium-e3.com
Denny Balish teaches the 7 Levels of Relationships, how to disconnect from draining relationships, how to attract/sustain nurturing ones. $30.

08.23 7:30pm
Night Stalkers - The Hidden World of Bats
Trailside Museum
738 Thatcher Ave.
River Forest, IL
708.366.6530
www.fpdcc.com
Families - enjoy learning about our mysterious local bats. We’ll also find them outside using special eqiument! Free, registration needed.

08.23 10am-3pm
Animal Day for Families at Angelic Organics Farm
1547 Rockton Road
Caledonia, IL 61011
815.389.8455
www.learngrowconnect.org
workshops at learngrowconnect.org
Bring your kids to the farm for a day of hands-on experiences with the animals. Parents and children please pre-register. $15

08.23 1:30pm
Dream Catcher Workshop
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Ave.
South Holland, IL
708.868.0606
Learn the significance of dream catchers in Native American culture. Make your own dream catcher with our Native American volunteer. Other crafts will also be available. For adults or children with an adult, ages 7 and up. $6.00 per person donation requested. Please call for more information.

08.23 11am-1pm
Learn to Read the Tarot with April M.
The Chakra Shoppe
5034 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, Il 60625
North Lincoln Square at Winnemac
773.371.3054
www.chakrashoppe.com/
info at chakrashoppe.com
Learn how to read and use the tarot for knowledge, understanding, growth and guidance for yourself and others. $45

08.23 9am-4pm
Solar and Wind Power 101
Wilbur Wright College
4300 N. Narragansett Ave.
Science Building Room 247
312.376.8245
www.illinoissolar.org
contactisea at illinoissolar.org
Conducted by the Illinois Solar Energy Association, the Solar 101 and Wind 101 workshops will help prospective buyers of renewable energy systems make a well-informed decision. The workshops also provide a base of knowledge on solar energy and wind power for organizational or community leaders. Admission $49-$89.

08.23-08.24 10am-5pm
Body Mind Spirit Expo
North Shore Performing Arts Center
9501 Skokie Blvd,
Chicago - Skokie,IL
541.482.3722
www.bmse.net
alexandra at bmse.net
Now in its 21st year, Body Mind & Spirit Expo has become the largest health and wellness expo in the United States. Body Mind & Spirit Expo creates an arena for the general public to increase their knowledge of alternative health and metaphysical topics.

08.23-09.07 10am-4pm
Rising from Ashes: Furniture from Lost Trees
The Morton Arboretum
4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle
630.968.0074
www.mortonarb.org
trees at mortonarb.org
See pieces of fine furniture created from ash trees destroyed by Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) and view interesting woodworking demonstrations. The exhibition highlights the value of urban forests and the devastating effects of EAB and shows that these trees can not only be reused, but reused in a beautiful way.

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