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15 things to do on 9/14/2008

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

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.

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.

Weekends in September 1-2pm
Free Guided Nature Walk - Schulenberg Prairie
The Morton Arboretum
4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle
630.968.0074
www.mortonarb.org
trees at mortonarb.org
Experience the tallgrass prairie as guides lead you through the 100 acre Schulenberg Prairie. Discover the beauty and diversity of this native Illinois landscape where you can imagine yourself as a prairie pioneer, hard-working farmer, or modern land manager. Walks meet at Prairie Visitor Center.

09.11-09.14 9am-5:30pm
Introduction to Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral BioDynamics of Evanston
725 Washington
Evanston IL
847.328.8433
www.craniosacralevanston.com
info at craniosacralevanston.com
28 CEUs. Foundation principles, anatomy, working w/ perceptual levels (Fluid Body, Primary Respiration, Dynamic Stillness)and embryology (midlines, heart development).

09.12-09.14
Festival de La Villita (Little Village Fest)
2600 S. Kostner, Chicago
773.868.3010
www.chicagoevents.com
Popular annual community event in Little Village neighborhood celebrates Mexico’s independence from Spanish rule.

09.12-09.14 7pm
Ven. Bardor Tulku Rinpoche: Chenrezig
Chicago-KTC
Tibetan Buddhist Center
2100 S. Central Ave, Cicero
www.chicagoktc.org
office at chicagoktc.org
Ven. Bardor Rinpoche gives public talk on Compassion, Chenrezig empowerment, reading transmission and explanation for this precious sadhana practice.

09.12-09.14
Kick Off the Chicago Art Season at Wicker Park’s smARTshow!
Flat Iron Arts Building
1579 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
The event will feature over three dozen artists working in the historic Flatiron Arts Building, which has been the center of the fall festival for well over a decade. Another 40-50 juried guest artists also will be showcased in the building and in other area venues hosted by local businesses.

09.13-09.14
Pilates Master Teacher Madeline Black: Assessing the Lumbar Spine and Pelvis
Pilates Chicago 1220 W Morse, Chicago
773.274.2673
www.pilateschicago.net
info at pilateschicago.net
Experience movement as a corrective tool. Learn evaluation and release and balance techniques. Identify dysfunctional patterns. (Mat, Reformer,Wunda Chair)

09.13-09.14 2pm
Darshan with Mother Meera
19th Century Club
Oak Park, Illinois
312.714.5954
www.MotherMeeraAshram-Midwest.org
reservations at mothermeeraashram-midwest.org
Mother Meera’s Darshan is the silent bestowal of Love, Light, and Grace. It is Her gift to humanity. Also at 7pm. Free by reservation.

09.14 12-6pm
pink fling 2008 - Street Fair/Fundraiser
Soothe Your Sense Day Spa
6260 N Broadway, Chicago
773.262.4246
www.sootheyoursenses.com
appt at sootheyoursenses.com
Soothe Your Senses Day Spa in conjunction with The National Breast Cancer Foundation is sponsoring pink fling – a street fair/fundraiser supporting breast cancer research and awareness. Live music & performers. Street vendors & artists. Spa services.

09.14 8am-2pm
2008 Greater Chicago Prostate Cancer Run, Walk ’n Roll
Lower Hutchinson Field (Columbus and Balbo) in Chicago’s Grant Park.
847.241.5972
www.chicagoprostatewalk.org
amykenrich at aol.com
5K Run, 3K Family Walk ‘n Roll and a Kid’s Dash to benefit Wellness Place and Us TOO International.

09.14 1pm
Tree Story
Trailside Museum of Natural History
738 Thatcher Ave.
River Forest, IL
708.366.6530
Children ages 7 - 14 and their parents will enjoy a special walk through the woods to meet some trees, hear some interesting stories about them, and learn to recognize some trees by leaf, bark, fruit and habitat. Free; please register by calling 708-366-6530.

09.14 10:30am-12pm
Full Harvest Moon Yoga Nidra Meditation Healing Session
The Chakra Shoppe
5034 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago
773.271.3054
www.chakrashoppe.com
info at lillianirenelovas.com
Every month at the Full Moon; Guided deep relaxation, visualization, healing meditation session. No Yoga experience necessary. Wear comfy clothes. $15

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