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25 things to do on 1/20/2008

Sundays 2:30-4pm
Creative Health Institute Invite
112 W. Union City Rd., Union City, MI 49094
517.278.6260
creativehealthinstitute.com
newsletter at creativehealthinstitute.com
Join us for a luscious raw gourmet lunch at the Creative Health Institute. Every Sunday. ’The Wheatgrass Place’

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.

sunday mornings 9am-12:30pm
Jewelheart Dharma talks & 3 Principles of the Path
Family Health Resources
1342 W. Belmont
773.784.5460
www.jewelheart.org/chapters/chicago/chicago.html
Jan 20: Ego and Self; Jan 27: The Ultimate Achievement; Feb 3: Taking Responsibility and Making Choices; 10:30-12:00 3 Principles of the Path

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.

01.17-01.31 5-7pm
Relax. Detoxify. Renew. Community Style Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture
600 W. Chicago Ave.
Riverwalk
Chicago, IL 60610
312.755.1313
www.allyuspa.com
info at allyuspa.com
We are providing n accessible introduction to acupuncture at Allyu Spa. Participants can arrive anytime between 5:00pm and 6:15pm. After a brief intake, sterile, single-use needles will be inserted into the appropriate ear points. Clients are encouraged to relax quietly for 30-45 minutes. All treatments occur seated and fully clothed. Every Thursday. $25

01.18-03.07
estudiotres Gallery presents THAW exhibition
5205 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60640
www.estudiotres.com/gallery
estudiotres Gallery is proud to announce THAW exhibition beginning on January 18, 2008 and continuing through March 7, 2008. The opening reception will be held on Friday, January 18, 2008 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. THAW features the works of Rob Bondgren, Samia Mirza, Andrew Winship, Nate Wolf, and Davin Youngs. Monday-Friday: 10 am to 5 pm; Saturday and Sunday by appointment.

01.19-01.20
Energetic Protection
downtown Chicago
312.642.1811
www.lifeforcearts.org
mageworkshops at yahoo.com
Learn about your spirit body and how to protect your energy field. Includes energy techniques such as sound healing, hands-of-light, crystals.

01.20 4-6pm
Reiki Healing Circle
Salon Echo
1134 W. Bryn Mawr, studio
Chicago, IL 60660
312.802.5901
AmKestrel at rcn.com
Join Reiki (Japanese Energy massage) practitioners and interested individuals for a monthly Healing Circle. Guided meditation then Reiki exchange sessions. $5

01.20 1-4pm
Yoga Ceremony
Ruby Room – a spa for the spirit
1743-45 Division Street
Chicago Il 60622
773.235.2323
www.rubyroom.com
Based on a forthcoming book authored by the instructor, in “Yoga Ceremony”, participants will experience asana, mudra, pranayama and meditation practices in harmony with the seasons.

01.20 6:30-7:30pm
Family Fun Concert
Starland
710 Robert York Ave., Deerfield, IL
847.254.0626
kathleen at nibblesplaycafe.com
3 incredible children’s music performers have come together to raise funds for the Children’s Music Network, an organization of musicians, teachers, librarians and parents dedicated to the positive power of music. Performers are Macaroni Soup, Susan Salidor, and Erin lee and Marci (from NYC) $7/person at the door.

01.20 3-6pm
Inspiration to Develop Your Inner Desire
Unity in Chicago
1925 W. Thome Ave., Chicago
lmontei at ameritech.net
Van Jones is an inspiring exemplar who has powerfully transformed intention into meaningful action. His screened presentations will stimulate our personal and collective reflection on what it means to call forth and develop our deepest desire, and what readies us to fully stand for it. Recommended donation is $10. Chicago Community Group (CHI-IONS) of the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS).

01.20 2-4pm
Lily Lecture Series “Searching For Lilies Along The Silk Road to the Court of Kula Kahn”
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847.835.5440
www.chicagobotanic.org
The Wisconsin-Illinois Lily Society presents this free series of interactive slide lectures. Galen Gates, Director of Plant Collections at the Chicago Botanic Garden, will talk about his hunts for rare lilies and other native plants in Siberia, China and the Maritime Provinces of Russia’s Far East.

01.20 10am-4
Free Dance Classes at Pineapple Studio
7518 W Madison St., Forest Park, IL
708.299.2608
www.pineappledance.org
mail at pineappledance.org
Pineapple Studio is kicking off the new year with an open house. Come and try out classes in Middle Eastern and tribal bellydance, salsa, yoga and Latin dance. Schedule here: www.pineappledance.org/openhouse.htm.

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