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26 things to do on 9/20/2008

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.

09.19-09.20 6pm
Fall Family Fun Festival “P is for Peace”
Flourish Studios
3020 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
773.281.8140
www.icanflourish.com
info at icanflourish.com
On September 19-20, 2008 Flourish Studios will partner with The Peace School to host “P is for Peace” Fall Family Fun Festival. Friday 6-8pm: award-winning children’s author and artist Todd Parr will do a book signing. Saturday 10am: Pet Peace Parade, followed by various speakers, games, and art projects.

09.19-09.20
The Bigger Game Workshop
DePaul - O’Hare Office Center
3166 S. River Road - Suite 207
Des Plaines, IL 60018
818.990.2960
www.biggergame.com
info at itsallmadeup.com
Are you hungry for meaning, purpose and greater impact? The Bigger Game will show you how!

09.19-09.20 6pm
”P is for Peace” Fall Family Fun Festival
Flourish Studios
3020 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
773.281.8140
www.icanflourish.com
info at icanflourish.com
Todd Parr, award-winning children’s author and artist, will do a book signing on the 19th at 6-9pm. On Saturday the 20th at 10am there will be a Pet Peace Parade followed by various speakers, games, and art projects.

09.20 9am-4pm
Get Healthy - Naturally! Health & Educational Trade Show
Pheasant Run Resort
New Orleans/Broadway Ballrooms
405 E. Main St.
St. Charles, IL 60174
800.795.6246
www.maho4health.org
lisaw at eurich.com
Get answers on health topics,discover solutions for your health needs, and discover a healthier you! Fee of $25.00.

09.20 10am-8pm
Fellowship of Isis Annual Goddess Festival
Best Western University Plaza Hotel
1501 Sherman
Evanston
773.478.4763
www.foichicago.org
deeankh at sbcglobal.net
Join the international Goddess organization honoring the Divine Feminine in a day of presentations and ceremony dedicated to Brigid. $40.

09.20 9:55am
AIDS Run & Walk Chicago
Columbus & Balbo, Chicago
312.334.0946
www.aidsrunwalk.org
Popular annual event benefits AIDS Foundation of Chicago. Includes a Health & Fitness Village. Among guests: Congressman Danny Davis and cast members from Chicago’s “Wicked” and “Jersey Boys.”

09.20 10am-3pm
St. Francis Spirit, Mind & Body Festival
St. Francis Woods
9201 W. St. Francis Rd.
Frankfort, IL 60423
815.469.4895
www.woodsong.us
Kathleen.Hook at Provena.org
50 holistic vendors. EFT, massage, reiki, body scans, crystals and much, much more. Last year’s feedback says “terrific.”

09.20 10am-3pm
EFT at the St. Francis Holistic Fair
Sisters of St. Francis
St. Francis Woods
9201 W. St. Francis Rd.
Frankfort, IL
815.469.4895
www.EFT-Tom.com
EFTWithTom at gmail.com
Experience EFT without an appointment. Relief from emotional and physical symptoms, by simply tapping, and NOT saying anything out loud.

09.20 9am-4pm
Fiber in the Park
Shabbona Park
4165 East 16th Road
Earlville, Illinois
815.496.9583
www.fiberinthepark.com
Fiber festival featuring fleece, roving, yarn, spinning supplies, music, food,and fun.Spend the day, ewe’ll love it!

09.20 1-4pm
Map Out Your Best Life: Start Your Journey Now - with Steffani Fort - $50
Allyu Spa, 600 W Chicago Ave, Riverwalk, 60654 (entrance on Larrabee at Riverwalk Entrance)
312.755.1313
www.allyuspa.com
info at allyuspa.com
If you are ready to live your best life, this is the workshop for you. Learn how to flow downstream and speed up the manifestation process with some practical daily tools and processes.

09.20 9am-3pm
God is My Tour Guide
Wheaton Franciscan Campus, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton Il 60189
630.462.4936
www.wheatonfranciscan-collaborativeministries.org
wfscm at wheatonfranciscan.org
Explore the trip of a lifetime directed by the Divine Tour Guide using stories, scripture, art and a labyrinth.

09.20 10am-2pm
Meet the Authors
The Morton Arboretum
4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle
630.968.0074
www.mortonarb.org
trees at mortonarb.org
Meet Denise Brennan-Nelson and Rosemarie Brennan, the authors of “Willow.” Denise and Rosemarie created a story that celebrates creativity, the transformative power of art, and the impact of one little girl. In an environment where conformity and imitation are encouraged, Willow views art as opportunity to set her imagination free!

09.20 1-3pm
ThetaHealing And More Healing Class and Teleconference
2210 W. Wilson Ave. Chicago, 60625
www.sunhealer.com
773.275.1810
Web site
margaretloris at earthlink.net
Ongoing healing and ThetaHealing classes in person or across the globe! Come play with us as you heal. $30.00.

09.20 12-5pm
Build the Peace Workshop
University of Illinois (UIC) Forum
725 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL
773.248.7959
buildthepeace.org
info at peaceschool.org
Practical methods to build peace in Families, Schools, Communities, Cities. Free.

09.20 10am-6pm
AcroYoga Weekend of Workshops
Second Nature - Lincoln Park
1750 N Kingsbury, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60614
773.227.5720
www.natureyoga.com
jonny at acroyoga.org
Flying therapeutics All Day Intensive
10-1:30, 3:30-6 workshop is a full day offering, and cannot be taken for only half a day

09.20 9am
Morning Fitness Hike
Trailside Museum of Natural History
738 Thatcher Ave.
River Forest, IL
708.366.6530
Enjoy a brisk 2 mile hike with a Naturalist, while viewing nature along the scenic Forest Preserve trails surrounding Trailside Museum. Free; for adults.

09.20 12-5pm
Psychic Fair
Angels Among Us
7112 171st St.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
708.444.8335
angelsamongusonline.com
angelsamongus2007 at sbcglobal.net
Tarot, Oracle, Coffee, Tea, Intuitive Art, Angel, and Toe Readings. Animal Communication, Reflexology and Iridology also available. Walk-ins welcome!

09.20 3-5pm
Evanston Ecology Center Duck Race & Pluck
Evanston Ecology Center
2024 McCormick Blvd.
Evanston
847.448.8256
cityofevanston.org
A fundraiser for the Evanston Environmental Association with rubber duckies “racing” around a lagoon. The fastest and luckiest win prices for sponsors. $10/duck; $25/Quack Pack of 3

09.20-09.21 9:30am
Land of Milk, Honey and Cider!
Stelle, Il (90 minutes south of Chicago)
708.828.4325
Web site
julie at centerforsustainablecommunity.org
Learn about beekeeping, orchards and raising pastured sheep. Bring your family, your sweet tooth, some cider containers and your camera.

09.20-09.21 10:30am-7pm
Body-CHakra-Spirit Fair
The Chakra Shoppe, 5034 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago
773.271.3054
www.chakrashoppe.com
info at chakrashoppe.com
Free lectures, private sessions of Chakra Analysis, Chinese Energy Healing, Akashic Records Reading, Reiki, Tarot readins for $1 per minute. Free snacks and video screenings.

09.20-09.21 10:30am-7pm
Body-Chakra-Spirit Fair Informative Lectures, Healing and Reading Sessions
The Chakra Shoppe
5034 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago
773.271.3054
www.chakrashoppe.com
info at blancheblacke.com
Akashic Record, Tarot, Chakra Analysis, Past-Life Regression, Reiki, Chinese Energy Healing, Chair Massage & Napropathy
All Sessions: $1 per minute/20 minute minimum

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