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13 things to do on 10/16/2008

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

09.27-10.26
Fall Color Festival
The Morton Arboretum
4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle
630.968.0074
www.mortonarb.org
trees at mortonarb.org
Discover a truly special fall color experience. Behold the breathtaking and picturesque views of the Arboretum as you see the rich hues of gold, purple, magenta, red and orange thoughout the various collections. Participate in fun, family-friendly fall activities ranging from a Scarecrow Trail to a 5K Race.

10.01-10.18
Scavenger Constructs: Site Specific Sculptures
Glass Curtain Gallery, Columbia College
1104 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL
312.369.6643
www.colum.edu/glasscurtaingallery
Five sculptors use scavenged objects to create art that looks at the balance between humans and nature, order and chaos.

Thursdays 11:45am-1pm
Hatha Yoga
1926 N. Main St.
Wheaton, IL
800.669.1571 x300
theosophical.org
info at theosophical.org
Hatha Yoga increases health, vitality, and self-awareness. Postures, pranayama, relaxation, and meditation are included.No class on 11/27. $11 per class.

Thursdays, Oct. 9 – Nov. 6 (5 classes) 10-11:30am
Living on Purpose: Meditation Plus
1926 N. Main St
Wheaton, IL 60187
800.669.1571 X300
www.theosophical.org
olcott at theosophical.org
Learn a variety of forms of meditation. We will also examine techniques that we can bring into our everyday life. Margaret McKenzie, social worker and Senior Dharma Teacher in the Kwan Um School of Zen, makes meditation accessible and relevant. Preregister by phone or mail. $50 guests(or $12 per class)$40 members

10.10-10.16
For Love of Water
Gene Siskel Film Center, Chicago
312.846.2800
siskelfilmcenter.org
Flow exposes how water supplies around the world are in dire danger due to global environmental crises. While Americans spend an estimated $9 billion on bottled water annually, citizens of developing nations remain at the mercy of profiteering corporations that hold clean water hostage.

10.14-10.16 9:30am-5pm
Basic ThetaHealing DNA2 Class Chicago
2210 W. Wilson Ave.
Chicago, 60625
773.275.1810
Web site
margaretloris at earthlink.net
Experience your morphogenic field and cellular matrix cleansed and transformed into higher and finer vibrations that magnetize a greater life. www.sunhealer.com

10.16 7-9pm
Tea & Yoga at Infuse Yoga Spa
2536 N. Halsted St.; Chicago, IL 60614
773.880.8055
www.infuseyogaspa.com
unwind at infuseyogaspa.com
Take a deep breath and say “mmm...” Stress-relieving hatha yoga class followed by premium tea tasting. $30. 2-for-1 special when you bring a friend and mention Conscious Choice.

10.16 6:30pm
From Mountains to Molehills: Award-Winning Film Docmuments Destruction of Appalachian Topography
Columbia College Chicago
Film Row Cinema
1104 S. Wabash, 8th Fl.
312.369.8505
www.colum.edu/criticalencounters
A screening of the documentary film “Mountain Top Removal” and panel discussion with film maker Michael O’Connell. The film documents the struggle of local southern Appalachian activists who are fighting to save their mountains, their heritage and their lives. Part of the Critical Encounters: Human|Nature program for 2008-2009.

10.16 7pm
Wu Hsing Tao School Open House
Talaris World Campus
4000 NE 41st St., Bldg. D
Seattle, WA 98105
206.324.7188
www.wuhsing.org
admissions at wuhsing.org
We invite you to attend this Evening Open House. Potential students will have the opportunity to visit the School and meet with the Admissions Counselor. Faculty and current Students will also be available for questions and answers about the program.

Space is limited. Please RSVP.

10.16 6:30pm
Natural Capitalism (student) Business Club
Heartland Cafe
7000 N. Glenwood
Chicago
773.508.0252
boehmen46 at yahoo.com
Reaching out to 17 to Twenty-Something’s who want to make money $$ while respecting all Living Systems. Meet business professionals in your career. Tap into club founder’s 20+ years expertise in all 3 legs of the Triple Bottom line. Pour yourself a mug of Profits, People and Planet. Free.

10.16 3pm
Election Debate at Baskin Robbins
Baskin Robbins
10340 S. Harlem
Palos Hills, IL
kdornacher at paramountpr.com
Celebrate the upcoming election and head down to Baskin Robbins to see the Moraine Valley Community College Debate Team for an Ice Cream Debate.

10.16-10.29
44th Chicago International Film Festival
AMC River East 21, 322 E. Illinois Street; AMC 600 N. Michigan 9, 600 N. Michigan Avenue; Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Drive; Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Avenue
312.332.
www.chicagofilmfestival.com
The 44th Chicago International Film Festival offers moviegoers over 150 of the best new films from around the world. The Festival brings appearances by legendary actors and directors, an impressive film line-up, and several exciting additions, including a “Festival Village” and Green Screen, a new film series showcasing environmental issues.

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