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23 things to do today, 9/6/2008

Open House 12pm
Solar Verde Estates - Affordable Zero Energy Homes Open
Solar Verde Estates
9560 S. Marquette Ave. Chicago, Il 60617
847.291.7658
www.solarverde.com
Solar Verde Estates Open August 8, 2008. 9560 S. Marquette Ave. Chicago, IL. Ribbon Cutting at 1:00p.m. Public Open House 12-8p.m. 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.

09.06 9am-5pm
Earth Oven Workshop
Angelic Organics Learning Center
1547 Rockton Road
Caledonia, IL 61011
815.389.8455
www.learngrowconnect.org
workshops at learngrowconnect.org
Come learn to build a cob earthen oven using age-old techniques and simple materials. Please pre-register. $75

09.06 11am-3pm
Crystal & Sound Healing Workshop
Sanctuary Crystals
5524 W. Cal Sag Road
Alsip, IL 60803
708-396-2833
773.677.4404
www.crystalsandcreativerocks.com
info at crystalsandcreativerocks.com
We will explore intuition,crystals,tuning forks, and sound, and how these tools are applied for health and practical use.

09.06 9:30am-4:30pm
Be With A Quiet Heart...Reflect, Replenish, Renew - A Women’s Retreat
Ryerson Conservation Area
21950 N Riverwoods Rd.
Riverwoods, IL
847.968.2874
www.thepersonalpowercoach.com
faithcurtis at comcast.net
Pause from the busyness. Experience our Spiritual Spa Day of meditations, time with nature, dancing, drumming and just having fun.
$125 (Lunch Included)
Co-leaders: Faith Curtis, Life Coach and Mary Ann Bumbera, Shamanic Practitioner & Animal Intuitive

09.06 9am-5pm
EFT - Full Level 1
NorthShore Healing Centre
222 Waukegan Rd.
Glenview, IL
847.657.1600
www.NSHealing.com
contact at nshealing.com
Full Level One EFT (Emotional Freedom) with Certificate of Completion. Experience the relief. Learn EFT enough for use on others.

09.06 7-9pm
Group Past Life Regression
The Chakra Shoppe, 5034 N. Lincoln, Chicago
773.271.3054
www.chakrashoppe.com
info at chakrashoppe.com
Lectures and a group regression led by Blanche Blacke. Followed by discussion and individual healing. $42.

09.06 6am
Hiking Meditation
1418 W. Howard St. at Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60626
773.262.1468
www.lifesurfing.org
amona at lifesurfing.org
Just walking in nature...A guided meditative hike with several awareness exercises in and with nature. First Sunday of every month.

09.06 1-2pm
Free Intro to yoga
Bloom Yoga Studio
4663 N Rockwell Chicago
773.463.9642
www.bloomyogastudio.com
info at bloomyogastudio.com
In addition to going through some basic poses, Kerry will give a brief introduction to the big picture of why to practice yoga in the first place as well as how to practice safely.

09.06 3-4pm
Family Yoga
Bloom Yoga Studio
4663 N Rockwell Chicago
773.463.9642
www.bloomyogastudio.com
info at bloomyogastudio.com
This fun and interactive class invites all members of the family to share in the joy of yoga. Each class will teach the playful poses that can be done together or alone, along with gentle breathing exercises and relaxation techniques.

09.06 11am-6pm
Theosofest
Theosophical Society
1926 N. Main Street
Wheaton, IL 60187
630.668.1571 x300
www.theosophical.org
programs at theosophical.org
TheosoFest, a Fall Festival at the Theosophical Society, includes 21 speakers and activities, vegetarian food, vendors, drumming circle, healers, Cretan labyrinth, traditional Hawaiian dances, Qigong, Quest Book Shop sales, Sandalwood Sitar Music Concert-- all on a beautiful 40 acre campus. Free admission, $ 5 parking. 1926 N. Main, Wheaton.

09.06 10am-2pm
Celebrate the Harvest at Our Organic Farm
Les Brown Memorial Farm
2539 N. 30th Road
Marseilles, IL 61341
773.549.1336
www.growinghomeinc.org
info at growinghomeinc.org
Local non-profit Growing Home will offer its annual Harvest Celebration. Enjoy refreshments, live music, cooking demonstrations, and chatter about local food with Dennis Ryan and Megan Munitz of Fraiche Kitchen. Learn about our non-profit job training program for needy Chicagoans while enjoying organic produce and a day on the farm.

09.06 10-11am
From the Heart: Connecting to Your Spiritual Core
Solay Wellness Salt Room
8051 N Ridgeway ave
Skokie, IL 60076
847-676-5571
847.676.5571
www.solaywellness.com
isamovsky at yahoo.com
In this talk you’ll be introduced to the right brain/left brain continuum and how this relates to the chakra system. You’ll learn what a core value is--living with connection and communication to your soul and highest self. Seating limited, please RSVP. $5 donation.

09.06 7-9:30pm
Group Past-Life Regression
The Chakra Shoppe
5034 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago
773.271.3054
www.chakrashoppe.com
info at blancheblacke.com
Lectures on how past life vibrations
influence current issues. Group regression, discussion and individual attention. $42

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

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