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17 things to do on 1/16/2008

12.01-01.31
You Can Heal Your Life, The Movie
World Premiere Release
800.654.5126
www.youcanhealyourlifemovie.com
customerservice at hayhouse.com
You Can Heal Your Life, The Movie on DVD-Louise Hay has helped millions of people with her simple message: “Every thought you think is creating your future.” View the trailer at www.youcanhealyourlifemovie.com

12.05-02.23 11am-12:30pm
Jeet Kune Do Classes
Lincoln Square
773.350.7826
www.jeetkunedochicago.com
barrycoker3 at yahoo.com
Learn the insights and secrets of Bruce Lee’s original Jeet Kune Do taught by internationally respected, Sifu Barry Coker. Saturdays.

01.01-02.10 9am-4pm
Rare Maps: Journeys of Plant Explorers
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847.835.5440
www.chicagobotanic.org
Maps from the Rare Book Collection of the Lenhardt Library are featured in this exhibition, which reflects the global travels of plant explorers. Visit the library and enter the age of plant exploration through pages of beautiful botanic drawings and illustrations—and, of course, maps! Hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Tuesday hours are from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday hours are from noon to 4 p.m. Closed holidays.

01.02-01.31
Stop Smoking Boot Camp
Red Flower Acupuncture Studio
2023 W/ Carroll Avenue Suite C200
Chicago, IL 60612
312.997.9932
www.redfloweracupuncture.com
erica at redfloweracupuncture.com
For $165 (paid in full at start of program) receive unlimited acupuncture through January, a survival kit, $10 treatments for February & March. A portion of fee donated to lung cancer & COPD patients from local hospitals with acupuncture. Red Flower offers treatments in a community setting & sliding scale.

01.03-01.31 7-8pm
The Healthy Alternative Group presents The Food Detectives
The Vernon Area Public Library
300 Olde Half Day Rd.
Lincolnshire, Il. 60069
847-478-0874
847.446.7130
www.healthyalternativegroup.com
Join the Food Detectives for our proactive, interactive approach to healthy eating. You will leave empowered, enlightened and informed!

01.05-02.23 11am-12:30
Jeet Kune Do Classes
Lincoln Square
www.jeetkunedochicago.com
barrycoker3 at yahoo.com
Learn the insights and secrets of original Jeet Kune Do from internationally respected, Sifu Barry Coker. Weekly classes are now open to the public and filled with non-stop professional instruction and practice. Join our JKD community and build skill, endurance and confidence. For class details and registration call 773.350.7826.

01.05-02.23 12:30-1pm
Internal Martial Arts
Lincoln Square
773.350.7826
barrycoker3 at yahoo.com
Be one of the privileged few to learn ancient forms of Tai Chi and Qi Gong practiced by Shaolin monks.

01.05-02.23 12:30-1pm
Internal Martial Arts
Lincoln Square
773.350.7826
barrycoker3 at yahoo.com
Enhance your health and be one of the privileged few to learn ancient forms of Tai Chi and Qi Gong practiced by Shaolin monks. Passed down through generations, Barry Coker now offers this knowledge to the Chicago community. Register today and find internal balance within your body, mind & spirit.

01.06-01.27 8-9pm
How to Change Your Life Using the Law of Attraction in 30 Days
via telephone and email
312.498.2590
www.melissapierce.com/classes.html
Learn how to deliberately create the life you want using the Law of Attraction in this 4 week tele-class. Optional class wrap-up & celebration Feb 2nd at Ennui in Rogers Park.

01.11-02.29 9:15-10am
Pilates in French
Alliance Française,
810 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60610
312.337.1070
Web site
info at af-chicago.org
Pilates is a method of total body conditioning designed to stretch, strengthen and balance the body. Greater physical awareness, better balance and physical rehabilitation are achieved through a sequence of specific exercises and breathing patterns. The workout leaves you energized, grounded and relaxed! Every Friday.

01.11-02.29 10-11am
Yoga in French
Alliance Française
810 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60610
312.337.1070
Web site
info at af-chicago.org
This workshop will offer a new and effective way to broaden the ability to speak and think in French! Appropriate workout clothing, a towel and yoga strap and block requested. One-pound weight optional. Every Friday.

01.12-02.29 10:30am-12pm
Ballet in French - exceptional!
Organiser: Alliance Française de Chicago
Location: Joffrey Ballet, 17 N. State Street, Chicago IL 60602
312.337.1070
Web site
info at af-chicago.org
Back by popular demand, Fabrice Calmels, former dancer with the Paris Opera Ballet and principal dancer with the Joffrey Ballet, will conduct this class for two intermediate levels. All instruction will be in French and Ballet vocabulary will be provided. Every Saturday.

01.13-01.20 3-4:30pm
Dealing with Difficult People
Congregation Bene Shalom
4435 Oakton, Skokie, IL 60076
847.677.3330
BeneShalom.org
info at BeneShalom.org
Two part workshop to learn how to draw your boundaries and detach from the negative energy of difficult people. Start the new year with joy and lightness - don’t let other people (family, bosses, friends, co-workers) ruin your day, week or life. The workshop will be sign language interpreted.

01.15-01.22 7-8:30pm
Free Tai Chi Introduction
Evanston Arts Depot
(Main Street Metra Station)
600 Main, Evanston, IL
Enter on ground floor
847.556.6040
www.thehumanprocess.org
info at thehumanprocess.org
Experience the slow, relaxing movements of Tai Chi. Relax. De-stress. Increase Energy. Yang-style short form.

01.16 7pm
Philosophy brings happiness! Course Presentation
Chicago Public Library
Bucktown/Wicker Park Branch
1701 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60647
773.857.3124
www.NewAcropolisChicago.org
chicago at acropolis.org
The search and the love to become a better person, to develop fulfilling relationships, and to fulfill our true destiny, are expressions of the philosopher’s quest. This free presentation introduces an enriching course based upon traditional teachings pertaining to eastern and western philosophies, made very applicable to current-day life.

01.16 6:30-8pm
Climate Change in Illinois
Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago
773.755.5191 x1
rsvp at naturemuseum.org
What does it all mean for you, Chicago, and Illinois? Join us for an engaging lecture with Dr. Jim Angel, Illinois State Climatologist, as he shares recent scientific discoveries about climate
change right here in Illinois. Space is limited and registration is required. Cost: $12/person.

01.16 12-2pm
Winter Soups and Stews
Whole Foods Market Northbrook
840 Willow Rd., Northbrook, IL
847.205.5353
www.wholefoods.com
dawn.dlugosz at wholefoods.com
Prepare several delicious and comforting soups/stews that will keep you warm all winter long. Menu may include: butternut squash and apple soup, French onion soup, Guinness beef stew, white chicken chili, and/or clam chowder. $20/person

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