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19 things to do on 9/7/2008

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.

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.

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.

09.05-09.07 pm
BreakThrough Weekend Retreat for Men Victories of the Heart
House in the Woods, Lake Delavan, WI
312.604.5013
www.victoriesoftheheart.net
admin at victoriesoftheheart.net
Victories of the Heart has helped over 4,000 men achieve real and positive change with our BreakThrough Weekend for Men. 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.

09.05-09.07
ACCESSING THE TRUST FREQUENCY: Ten Keys to Wisdom, Prosperity and Enlightenment
The INNstitute At Sedona
(Just outside Sedona, Arizona)
928.634.8220
www.TheINNstituteAtSedona.com
ideas at TheINNstitute.com
A life-transforming retreat in which we explore our fundamental assumptions about the nature of reality. Connie Baxter Marlow and Andrew Cameron Bailey present “Ten Assumptions for a New Paradigm”, replacing outdated core beliefs, leading to an understanding of the conscious, loving nature of the Universe.

09.05-09.11 pm
Secrecy
164 N State Street
Chicago, IL 60601
312.846.2800
www.siskelfilmcenter.org
Chicago premiere! Peter Galison in person! SECRECY 2008, Robb Moss and Peter Galison, USA, 81 min. How much government control of information can a democracy tolerate? SECRECY provides no definitive answers but presents questions aplenty. Film presented by Gene Siskel Film Center.

09.06-09.07
Living Green Wisconsin Expo
Sunnyview Expo Center
500 E Sunnyview Rd
Oshkosh, WI 54901
920.426.0491
www.livinggreenwisconsin.com
info at livinggreenwisconsin.com
Weekend event to learn about ways to live a greener and healthier lifestyle. Test drive cars, great food, workshops & exhbits. Log onto www.livinggreenwisconsin.com for details.

09.06-09.07
Shamanic Training Program
downtown Chicago
312.642.1811
lifeforcearts.org
mageworkshops at yahoo.com
Contact your spirit guides, learn ancient shamanic meditation practices, gain wisdom and healing. First of three weekends.

09.06-09.07
Hobo Gathering and Hobo Concert
11201 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
Historic Pullman District
Chicago,Ill.
hobofest.southchicago.info
hobofest at southchicago.info
Hobo Gathering/Concert. Jungle Camp out, Mulligan Stew, hobo music, poetry,folklore, barn dance. Free

09.07 9am
Multiple Myeloma/Ann Landers Race for Research
2300 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago
773.868.3010
www.mmrfrace.org/chicago
Annual event raises money for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation that fights the rare blood cancer diagnosed in 15,000 Americans annually.

09.07 1:30-4:30pm
Organic Gardening Techniques with a Twist
Stelle, IL (90 minutes South of Chicago)
708.828.4325
Web site
julie at centerforsustainablecommunity.org
Methods demonstrated will include living mulches, vermiculture for soil building, vertical gardening, companion planting, seasonal fruit tree pruning, and more.

09.07 12:30-1:45pm
Prenatal Yoga
Generations Yoga, 1231 Green Bay Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091
847.919.0533
www.gratefulyoga.com/prenatalyoga.html
lela at gratefulyoga.com
Lela Beem teaches a moderately challenging Prenatal yoga class series suitable for all levels of experience and all stages of pregnancy.

09.07 12:30-2:30pm
Exceptional Writers Group
The Chakra Shoppe, 5034 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago
773.271.3054
www.chakrashoppe.com
info at chakrashoppe.com
Healer/teacher, writer, musician poet, Blanche Blacke leads this 6 session class designed to inspire and polish ideas into publishable written works. Chakra healing is included to help moves things along!

09.07 1pm
Summer to Fall Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History
738 Thatcher Ave.
River Forest, IL
708.366.6530
Join a Naturalist for a guided walk by our pond and through the woods to view late-blooming wildflowers, darting dragonflies and more. For adults and families; free. Please register by calling 708-366-6530.

09.07 1:30pm
Budding Naturalist: Recycling and Preservation
Crabtree Nature Center
Palatine Rd. one mile west of Barrington Rd.
Barrington, IL
847.381.6592
Going green is hip! Learn fun tips and tricks for saving energy, reducing waste, and improving our planet. For ages 6 - 12 w/adult.

09.07 12:30-2:30pm
Exceptional Writers Group
The Chakra Shoppe
5034 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago
773.271.3054
www.chakrashoppe.com
info at blancheblacke.com
Every two weeks, coaching, chakra healing and exercises for writers working on many forms of creative writing. $179 for 6 sessions.

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