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20 things to do on 10/4/2008

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

09.01-10.14 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.

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.

10.01-10.05 8am-5pm
The Evolution of Revolution
The Original “Awakened World” Conference
October 1 – 5, 2008
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort
Palm Desert, California
805.563.7343
www.agnt.org
Conference at agnt.org
Featuring presenters-Dr. Michael Beckwith, Lynne McTaggart, Thom Hartmann, Audrey Kitagawa, John Hagelin,Alan Wallace, concert by Deva Premal&Miten.

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.

10.03-10.05 6-9:30pm
Male Spirit Retreat
LaSalle Manor
12480 Galena Rd.
Plano, IL 60545
708.848.1095
shemcenter at aol.com
A circle of respect welcoming men into diverse Spiritual paths of wisdom, ritual, and shared stories, celebrated with like-hearted companions.

10.03-10.05 pm
The Coalessence Festival
Lake Leatherwood, Eureka Springs, Arkansas
www.coalessencefest.com
A celebration of Music, Health, and Consciousness.
Speakers: Daniel Pinchbeck, Alex Grey, Fred Alan Wolfe.
Music: Kymani Marley

10.04 8pm
Midwest Tribal Mafia Blowout Performance
Adventure Stage Chicago Vittum Theater 1012 N. Noble St.
Chicago, IL 60622
180.071.1519 8
www.midwesttribalmafia.com
hipnotic at hipnoticdance.com
See the Midwest’s best tribal bellydancers known for double Turkish drops, fire-eating, swords and poi perform. All ages show.

10.04 10am-3pm
Illinois Solar Tour
Throughout Illinois
illinoissolar.org
Considering going solar? Talk to homeowners and businesses using renewable energy to reduce their utility bills and lower their carbon footprint. See renewable energy systems in action. Free. More than 70 locations throughout Chicagoland.

10.04 9am-12pm
Fertility Enhancement with Yoga, Meditation and Nutrition
Bastyr University
14500 Juanita Dr NE
Kenmore, WA 98028
425.602.3152
www.bastyr.edu/continuinged
continuinged at bastyr.edu
learn nutrition, yoga, visualizations, qigong and meditative techniques that promote healing to the reproductive system.

10.04 2:30pm
The Yes Men (movie screening)
Henry George School
28 East Jackson #1004
Chicago, IL 60604
312.362.9302
hgchicago.org/events
hgchicago at pobox.com
Darkly comic satire, as two pranksters impersonate WTO spokesmen proposing outrageous “free trade” solutions – and succeed! Documentary: this really happened.

10.04 9:45am-1pm
Naturopathic Medicine Informational Forum - Washington, D.C.
One Washington Circle Hotel
One Washington Circle NW
Washington, D.C. 20037
www.aanmc.org
events at aanmc.org
A series of presentations and panel discussions with leading professionals in the field of naturopathic medicine. Representatives of the AANMC schools will be on hand to answer questions about naturopathic medical education.

10.04 9am-4pm
Green Living Festival
Evanston Ecology Center
2024 McCormick Blvd
Evanston
847.448.8256
cityofevanston.org
Speakers, demonstrations, hands-on activities and a green product/service marketplace help you learn how to reduce your carbon footprint. Free and open to all ages.

10.04 10:30am-1pm
Are You Prepared? End-of-Life Issues Seminar
355 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60607
312.604.7234
From creating a will to researching options for hospice care, addressing end-of-life issues is important. Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly is hosting a seminar to help you prepare for issues you will likely face as you age. Topics will include legal issues, senior services, hospice and burial options.

10.04-10.05 10am-5:30pm
Midwest Tribal Mafia Bellydance Workshop
Dance Center Chicago
3868 N. Lincoln Ave, 2nd Fl.
Chicago, IL 60613
180.071.1519 8
www.midwesttribalmafia.com
hipnotic at hipnoticdance.com
Tribal bellydance workshops: sword, moves from India, duets, combinations. Learn from the best Midwestern instructors. For beginners or experienced dancers.

10.04-10.05 9am-4pm
Reiki Level I & II classes
UDistrict/Ravenna
206.523.4456
www.reikiforliving.com
marianne at reikiforliving.com
Learn a simple healing technique for improving the health and well-being of yourself and others.

10.04-10.05 10am-4pm
Bulb Bazaar
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847.835.5440
www.chicagobotanic.org/bulb
The 9th Annual Bulb Bazaar features more than 200 varieties of daffodils, tulips, alliums and other specialty bulbs. Garden horticulturists and staff offer practical tips and demonstrations on bulb selection and planting.

10.04-10.05 10am-4pm
Harvest Festival
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847.835.5440
www.chicagobotanic.org/calendar/harvest-fest
The Harvest Festival features a market place in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden. Local and regional vendors will be on hand selling a wide variety of items. Family activities such as “guess the weight of the pumpkin,” straw bale maze and leaf rubbings will be available.

Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm
The Secrets of Hawaii - The Secrets of the Elements
Bodysong Healing and Arts Center
943 N 89th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
206.736.2446
www.fremonthealingarts.com/classes.asp
fullofdelight at hotmail.com
The Hawaiians held secrets about the elements and used them in ways not found anywhere else. Mastering air, fire, water, & earth gives one healing power and secret knowledge of how the world works. Learn to use these secrets to help others, and use the fifth element to grow spiritually.

Saturdays 11am-12:15pm
Hatha Yoga
1926 N. Main St.
Wheaton, IL
800.669.1571 x300
theosophical.org
info at theosophical.org
Relax your body, mind and spirit while you enjoy the extraordinary health benefits of yoga designed to help the body rejuvenate and strengthen itself. $12 per class.

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