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121 things to do in NovemberMondays 7:45-9:45pm
Enhance Your Charisma, a workshop presented by GreenMan Theatre
Elmhurst Masonic Lodge
103 Arthur St.
Elmhurst
630.464.2646
www.greenmantheatre.com/
greenmantheatre at gmail.com
Director Laura Lewis-Barr uses theatre games to enhance vocal and physical presence with non-performers and performers alike.
Thursdays 7pm
Short Course on Child Development
Menomonee Club for Boys & Girls
Drucker Center
1535 North Dayton
Chicago, IL 60622
(just south of Clybourn and North)
Parking available in Drucker Center Lot
773.665.8052
www.smartlovefamily.org
smartloveparent at aol.com
Smart Love Family Services has unique and highly effective solutions
that help parents enjoy parenting and to provide parents with practical parenting strategies and
growth-promoting answers to their parenting concerns.
$175 per person/couple. Advanced
registration required. Fee includes
text, course notebook with syllabus,
notes and handouts.
Register now!
10.31-11.11
Chicago Humanities Festival
Throughout the city
312.494.9509
chfestival.org
”Climate of Concern”- A dynamic exploration of art, literature, music, philosophy, science and more! This year’s theme explores climate change and sustainability. With over 140 programs in 30 locations, there is something for everyone! Tickets to most programs are only $5.
11.01 7-9pm
Learn to Read the Tarot Cards
The Chakra Shoppe, 5034 N. Lincoln Ave Chicago
773.271.3054
www.chakrashoppe.com
info at chakrashoppe.com
April M. has 15 years experience. During this beginners class, she shares some secrets to quickly interpret the tarot cards for guidance for yourself and others.
$45
11.01 7-8pm
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous--How
Northwest Community Hospital
800 West Central Road
Room 1-5
Arlington Heights, Illinois
630.372.7042
www.ceahow.org/
CEA-HOW is a Fellowship who meet to help those who still suffer to recover from compulsive eating.
11.02 6:30-9:30pm
Introduction to EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
Angels Among Us
7112 W. 171st St.
Tinley Park, IL
708.444.8335
www.AngelsAmongUsOnLine.com
tommyatw at aol.com
Learn to release emotional stress (and many physical symptoms)with a simple, gentle, one minute tapping technique. It really works.
11.02 7-8pm
Protect Your Energy Field
Alchemy Arts
1203 W Bryn Mawr
Chicago
312.642.1811
www.lifeforcearts.org
mageworkshops at yahoo.com
Learn self-care for your personal energy field to keep from being drained: core belief work, visualization and cleansing with crystals. FREE.
11.02 10:30pm-12am
Midnight Yoga
Bloom Yoga Studio
4663 N. Rockwell, Chicago
just steps from the Brown Line!
773.463.9642
www.bloomyogastudio.com
info at bloomyogastudio.com
Looking for an alternative to the bar scene? Join us for a candlelight yoga class accompanied by great live music. $20
11.02 7pm
The Bitch, The Crone, and The Harlot Talk / Book Signing
Transitions Bookplace
1000 W. North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
312.951.7323
www.transitionsbookplace.com
Join Susan Schachterle as she shares how woman can reclaim the magical feminine in mid-life.
11.02 7:30pm
The Beliefs Chart: A Tool for Understanding and Change
North Shore Unitarian Church, 2100 Half Day Road (Rt. 22 just off I-94), Deerfield
847.234.2460
communications at nsuc.org
Clear beliefs help us maintain a steady course in life, and to become thoughtful members of our families, communities, churches, society. Bob Williamson presents a workshop to introduce participants to the design and use of the Beliefs Chart, and provides an opportunity to begin a Chart of their own.
11.02-11.04
2007 Earth Spirit Conference
The Ponds at Bolton Valley Resort, Bolton, VT
www.sacredbritain.com
enquires at sacredbritain.com
World experts gather to explore how crop circles, sacred sites and spiritual teachings bring perspective to the growing concern for the environment. View stunning images of the latest crop circles and ancient sacred sites from across the globe. Internationally renowned speakers will discuss their spiritual significance and possible meaning.
11.03 1:30-4:30pm
Introduction to EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
Insight Awareness
18112 Martin Ave. Homewood, IL
708.957.1284
www.insightawareness.com
tommyatw at aol.com
Learn to release emotional stress (and many physical symptoms)with a simple, gentle, one minute tapping technique. It really works.
11.03 1-4:30pm
Dream Interpretation Workshop with Paula Cohen
Edgar Cayce Holistic Center (within Unity Northwest Church), 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines IL, 60016
847.299.6535
www.areheartland.org/chicago
AREChicagoCenter at aol.com
Through specially designed meditations and activities, learn to remember and interpret your dreams. Open new avenues of clarity and creativity.
11.03 7:15-10pm
Wine Tasting “Assaggio del Italiano Vino”
The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii
1224 W. Lexington Street
Chicago, IL 60607
312.421.3757
www.ourladyofpompeii.org
marcia at ourladyofpompeii.org
Chaired by Mr. Sam “Scott” Scambiatterra.
Wine Program, Appetizer, Dinner and Dessert. Pre-Reservations required $75 per person, $140 couples. Complimentary Valet Parking. Doors open 6:30 PM
11.03 9am-12pm
Global Warming Cafe
Unity Temple, 875 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL
630.319.2384
www.thepowerof10.net
mjharied at gsb.uchicago.edu
If you watched An Inconvenient Truth
and felt the need to do something — join us for an interactive, 2+ hour event based on a nationwide carbon emissions reduction program geared to taking action in your life and ommunity. $5 donation. This is not a lecture - this is an ACTION EVENT.
11.03 8-9:30pm
Theater Night at TantraNova
TantraNova Institute
2031 W Warner Ave, Chicago
773.525.5006
www.tantranova.com
tantranova at tantranova.com
TantraNova Man: An Experiential Show with Freddy Zental – entertaining, humorous and enlightening as it relates to love, intimacy and creative energy.
11.03 1-2:30pm
Balance Ball Yoga
Bloom Yoga Studio
4663 N. Rockwell, Chicago
just steps from the Brown Line!
773.463.9642
www.bloomyogastudio.com
info at bloomyogastudio.com
Yoga with a Balance Ball is a wonderful way to develop your core and improve balance, while increasing flexibility.
11.03 12-8pm
Diwali Celebration
Heaven Meets Earth Yoga
2746 Central Street
Evanston, IL 60201
847.508.9252
Web site
mail at leebacreations.com ; info at heavenmeetsearthyoga.com
Leeba Creations Boutique hosts Diwali (Festival of Lights) Celebration. Includes Indian fare, store-wide sale, family yoga, Kirtan, traditional Diwali reception.
11.03 11am-12:30pm
Roots & Branches© Qi Generation: Metal Element
The Evanston Arts Depot
(Main Street Metra Station)
600 Main Street, ground floor
Evanston, IL
847.556.6040
www.thehumanprocess.org
info at thehumanprocess.org
Roots & Branches is a series of simple movements taken from T’ai Chi that tune the life energies of the body (Qi) associated with each of the five elements of Chinese medicine: Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood. By practicing these movements you will generate, circulate and unblock Qi. $10.
11.03 9am-12pm
Soapmaking
1547 Rockton Road
Caledonia, IL 61011
815.389.8455
www.learngrowconnect.org
workshops at learngrowconnect.org
Learn to make a wonderful and gentle soap using goat’s milk. Our lovely goats provide the milk, and our veteran soapmaker Neddy Astudillo explains the process and facilitates the hands-on soapmaking. Everyone gets several bars of soap to bring home! $60 Please pre-register.
11.03 1-3:30pm
Healthy Holiday Eating
1547 Rockton Road
Caledonia, IL 61011
815.389.8455
www.learngrowconnect.org
workshops at learngrowconnect.org
Come to the farm kitchen for fresh ideas on how to create a fall feast focused on vegetables. Whether you are a vegetarian, or simply want to expand your repertoire for cooking with the vegetables of late fall, we will have plenty of healthy, nutritious dishes to try! $60
11.03 11:30am-12:30pm
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous--How
Clean Air Club
555 Rodger Williams Avenue
Second Floor, Room 3
Highland Park, Illinois
847.274.8597
www.ceahow.org/
CEA-HOW is a Fellowship who meet to help those who still suffer to recover from compulsive eating.
11.04 1-4pm
Introduction to EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
Witchie Wearables
4459 W. 147th St., Midlothian, IL
708.389.1313
www.EFT-Tom.com
tommyatw at aol.com
Learn to lessen emotional stress (and many physical symptoms) with a simple, gentle, one minute tapping technique. I really works.
11.04 3:15-6pm
Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Hotel Indigo (1st Floor-Back Room) 1244 N Dearborn St, Chicago
RSVP: www.NLP.Meetup.com/112
Join Chicago’s highly interactive NLP practice club. Learn to understand the unconscious mind. Become an even more elegant communicator or the # 1 sales champion in your field. No previous NLP experience required. Members have very diverse backgrounds. No question: Great place for veteran NLPers to fresh up their skills. $10/pers.
11.04 11:30am-12:30pm
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous--HOw
Rush North Shore Medical Center
9600 Gross Point Road
Sharfstein East
Skokie, Illinois 60077
847.679.2505
www.ceahow.org/
CEA-HOW is a Fellowship who meet to help those who still suffer to recover from compulsive eating.
11.04-11.05
“Hidden Treasures: The Voices of Women in Judaism, Christianity and Islam”
Sunday - The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, 1224 W. Lexington St.
Chicago, IL 60607; Monday -
Catholic Theological Union, 5416 S. Cornell, Chicago, IL 60615
312.421.3757 x123
www.ourladyofpompeii.org
mps at ourladyofpompeii.org
An Interreligious Conference in Chicago
Featured speakers include: Judith Valente, Moderator, Rabi Ellen Weinberg Dreyfus, B’Nai Yehuda Beth Shalom, Homewood, Dianne Bergant, C.S.A., Ph.D., Professor, Old Testament Studies, CTU, Ingrid Matson, Ph.D., President, Islamic Society of North America. Please call for program mailing!
Sundays 7-8:30pm
Zen Sitting Group (ZAZEN)
Insight Awareness Ctr.
18112 Martin Ave.
Homewood, IL 60430
708.957.1284
www.InsightAwareness.com
info at insightawareness.com
Join us for an evening of sitting, walking, reading and fellowship. No prior experience required! $5 donation requested.
11.05 9:30-11:30am
Animal Spirits/Animal Guides with Dawn Capilupo
Maura Hall, Wheaton Franciscan Campus, 26 W 171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton
630.462.4936
www.wheatonfranciscan-collaborativeministries.org
wfscm at wheatonfranciscan.org
The ancients believed that animal guides, or the “spirit” of an animal had the capacity to lead them into a richer humanity. We will consider the various ways animals reunite us with our instinctual life and help the human psyche get in touch with its own animal spirit and wisdom.
11.05 5-8pm
Common Pantry Benefit
Joey’s Brickhouse
1258 W. Belmont, Chicago
773.327.0553
www.commonpantry.org
commonpantry at hotmail.com
Benefit for Common Pantry
Italian buffet, beer and wine,raffle prizes, face painting for kids
Adults $40, kids $25. proceeds benefit Common Pantry, fighting hunger since 1967. After the benefit, stick around for Monday night football and 1/2 price drinks.
11.05 6:45-9:45pm
4th of 4 classes on EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)
South Suburban College, room 3359,
15800 S. State St.
South Holland, IL
708.955.3634
www.EFT-TOM.com
TommyATW at aol.com
Come as a guest, Experience relief of emotional/physical pain. Stress, grief, depression, colon, phobias, anger, anxiety and more disappear.
11.05 7-8:30pm
The Revolutionary 9 Day Cleanse
Peak Performance Health Care
1749 N. Wells
Chicago, IL 60614
312.440.0149
www.pphcc.com
kelene.michalsen at pphcc.com
At this workshop learn: how cleansing toxins from your body will cause pounds of fat loss, what hormones are out of control in your body, why diets don’t work, why eating fat doesn’t make you fat and how to regain your energy and vitality. Free. Call to register.
11.05 7-8pm
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous--HOW
Lieberman Center
9700 Gross Point Road
Room 259
Skokie, Illinois
847.679.2505
www.ceahow.org/
CEA-HOW is a Fellowship who meet to help those who still suffer to recover from compulsive eating.
11.06 7-8pm
Invest As Mother Nature Intended
Whole Foods Lakeview
3300 N. Ashland, Chicago, IL
773.244.4200
Balance your need to invest in today’s world with your vision of a more sustainable tomorrow.
11.06 7-9pm
Zen Meditation & Chanting
DePaul Student Center Interfaith Sacred Space, Room 102, Belden, Chicago, IL(between Kenmore and Sheffield)
773.334.1668
lincolnparkzen.org
rkidd at shimer.edu
Beginner friendly. All are welcome. Donations accepted. Sittings also on: Wednesdays -7:15-8:30am, Saturdays 8-10:30am.
Tuesday 7-8pm
Staying Healthy Through the Holidays
Whole Foods
1000 W. North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
312.440.0149
kelene.michalsen at pphcc.com
Have you ever struggled to eat healthy throughout the holiday season? Are you wondering how to balance eating your favorite holiday treats while staying fit? Join Dr. Steve Arculeo as he explains how to enjoy the holidays AND stay healthy. Free.
11.07 6pm
Not Generosity, but Justice
Henry George School
28 East Jackson #1004
Chicago 60604
312.362.9302
www.hgchicago.org
hgchicago at pobox.com
In this overview of Henry George’s book Progress & Poverty, George Menninger explains that the only way to abolish poverty is to respect justice. He will show why other “solutions” fail, what economic justice really is, and how it would inevitably eliminate involuntary poverty.
11.07 7-9pm
Intimacy & Relationship
TantraNova Institute
2031 W Warner Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
773.525.5006
www.tantranova.com
tantranova at tantranova.com
In this workshop you’ll learn how to create lasting intimacy, love & relationship and how TantraNova can support you in this.
11.07 12pm
Book signing with green building author Jerry Yudelson
Greenbuild 2007 Conference
McCormick Place
West Building
2301 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois
Jerry Yudelson will be signing copies of The Green Building Revolution, a chronicle of the global building movement, at the Island Press booth of the Greenbuild Conference on Wednesday, November 7 between 12 noon and 12:30 p.m. Yudelson will also be signing books at the conference’s bookstore at 1 p.m.
11.07 7-8pm
A New Solution to Weight Loss
The Vitamin Shoppe
2747 N. Clark,
Chicago, IL 60614
312.440.0149
kelene.michalsen at pphcc.com
At this workshop learn: how cleansing toxins from your body will cause pounds of fat loss, what hormones are out of control in your body, why diets don’t work, why eating fat doesn’t make you fat and how to regain your energy and vitality. Free. Call Kelene to register.
11.07 7-9pm
Japanese Reiki Free Lecture & Healings
The Chakra Shoppe
5034 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago
773.271.3054
www.chakrashoppe.com
info at chakrashoppe.com
Shoden, traditional Japanese form (Usui Reiki Ryoho) Reiki is a non-westernized form of Reiki. The focus is one of personal development and spirituality. Each attendee will receive a free reiki healing.
11.07 7-8pm
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous--How
Rush North shore Medical Center
Administrative Center, 2 South
9600 Gross Point Road
Skokie, IL 60076
773.387.4247
www.ceahow.org/
CEA-HOW is a Fellowship of men and women who meet to help those who still suffer to recover from compulsive eating. HOW meetings offer a disciplined and structured approach to the compulsive eater who accepts the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions as a program of recovery.
11.07 7-8pm
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous--How
Rush North Shore Medical Center
Administrative Center, 2 South
9600 Gross Point Road
Skokie, IL 60077
773.387.4247
www.ceahow.org/
CEA-HOW is a Fellowship of men and women who meet to help those who suffer from compulsive eating.
11.08 7-10pm
Dating for Nerds
The Globe Pub
1934 W. Irving Park Rd.
Chicago
312.265.6085
www.nerdsatheart.com
nerdsatheart at gmail.com
Play board games and show off your skills at trivia quizzes with other smart singles. Includes a complimentary cocktail, geeky prizes and ticket giveaways for “The Sparrow,” described as “Carrie meets Mean Girls meets Wicked.”
11.08 7pm
Yoga Blues
Exhale Spa Chicago
945 N State St.
Chicago
312.753.6500
www.exhalespa.com
info at exhalespa.com
A vinyasa flow yoga class set to a diverse mix of world music. Sponsored by the Chicago House of Blues Foundation Room. Chef Matthew Castro to serve appetizers.$25 per person.
11.08 7:30pm
So Help Me God: The Founding Fathers and the First Great Battle Over Church and State
North Shore Unitarian Church
2100 Half Day Road (Rt.22,just off I94)
Deerfield
847.234.2460
www.nsuc.org
communications at nsuc.org
Author, historian, theologian Forrest Church shares views from his new book, exploring the earliest interplay of presidential faith and pulpit politics. Church discusses our first culture war, raging from Washington’s inauguration to the presidency of Monroe - would we be a nation under God, or with liberty and justice for all?
11.08 7pm
Digital Dharma
Theosophical Society
1926 N. Main St.
Wheaton, IL 60187
630.668.1571 x331
www.theosophical.org
programs at theosophical.org
A multimedia presentation through the 7 layers of the Infosphere--looking at our media technologies through the eyes of an energy healer and social critic. $7 members, $9 guests. Booksigning follows.
11.08 5:30-8pm
City Escape’s 1st Anniversary Seasonal Soiree
City Escape Garden Center and Design Studio
3022 W. Lake St.
Chicago, IL 60612
773.638.2000
www.cityescape.biz
rsvp at cityescape.biz
The retail boutique is currently Chicago’s premier holiday destination featuring fresh cut trees, wreaths, garland, ornaments, ribbon and opulent home accent gift-giving pieces. Check to see what all the buzz is about and toast to another year!
11.08 7pm
The Green room Sessions at Uncommon Ground
3800 N. Clark St.
Uncommon Ground
www.livegreenchicago.com
info at liveitgreen.com
The Green Room Sessions, a monthly live music and environmental awareness series at Uncommon Ground. Each Green Room features a local environmental organization along with two great live acoustic music acts and organic appetizers from a local farmer or producer. There is no cover charge.
11.09 7:30-9:30pm
Satsang with Mooji
Lake Side Cafe
1418 W. Howard St., Chicago
773.561.3479
www.mooji.org
teachings at one-heart.net
Satsang reminds us we are already free by constantly pointing to the quality-less awareness in which manifestation appears. Satsang is the invitation to step into the fire of Self-discovery. This fire will not burn you; it will only burn what you are not.
11.09 7-9pm
Introduction to EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
Sanctuary Crystals
5524 W. Cal Sag Rd., Alsip, IL
708.396.2833
www.EFT-Tom.com
tommyatw at aol.com
Learn to lessen emotional stress (and many physical symptoms) with a simple, gentle, one minute tapping technique. It really works.
11.09 7:15-9pm
Yoga and Wine
exhale spa
945 N State St.
Chicago
312.753.6500
www.exhalespa.com
info at exhalespa.com
Wine educator and yogini, Angela Gargano, will lead an invigorating yoga class complemented by wine tasting. $35 per person.
11.09 7:30pm
Veterans Shabbat
Congregation Bene Shalom
4435 Oakton
Skokie Il 60076
847.677.3330
beneshalom.org
info at beneshalom.org
Welcome All Veterans and their families to a shabbat service honoring veterans
11.09 7-9pm
Learning the Pendulum: Divining Techniques
The Chakra Shoppe
5034 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago
773.271.3054
www.chakrashoppe.com
info at chakrashoppe.com
Learn how to deepen your connection to Divine Guidance. Explore centering techniques and the art of divining and dowsing with a pendulum. Taught by Lillian Irene Lovas $45
11.09-11.11 7:30-12pm
Healing the Spiritual Heart with Russill Paul
The Warrenville Cenacle Retreat
29W012 Batavia Rd
Warrenville, IL 60555
630.393.1231
www.cenacle.org/
guha2000 at cs.com
Spend a weekend with master-musician, yogi and spiritual teacher, Russill Paul, to heal the spiritual heart through chant, movement and meditation.
11.09-11.11 7pm
Developing Urban Ecovillages: Towards Ecocities
Northside Chicago Location: TBA
773.756.5033
www.chicagolandsfutures.org/
raelearth at yahoo.com
Ecovillages support ways of living that enhance both community and sustainability. Find out about their local and global development.
11.09-11.11
Raindrop Training - CARE Intensive
Comfort Inn
3010 Finley Road
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630.272.7948
www.raindroptraining.com
raindroptraining at energeticessentials.com
NCBTMB approved training- 25 CEs - Raindrop Technique, Essential Oil Chemistry, Emotional Release, VitaFlex and Healing Oils of the Bible.
11.09-11.11 9:30am-5pm
Theta Healing Basic Class
4950 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, Il. 60640
http://sunhealer.wordpress.com/2007/08/30/chicagos-thetahealing-dna2-class/
773.275.1810
Web site
margaretloris at earthlink.net
Experience the exciting world of ThetaHealing™. Includes free book, workbook, and email support. Practice sessions. www.sunhealer.com
11.09-11.11 9:30am-5pm
Theta Healing Basic Class
4950 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, Il. 60640
http://sunhealer.wordpress.com/2007/09/03/thetahealing-dna-2-class
773.275.1810
Web site
margaretloris at earthlink.net
Includes free book, workbook, and email support. Practice sessions. Let me be your personal healing coach!
www.sunhealer.com
Bi-Monthly 9:30am
ThetaHealing DNA2 Class
4950 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60625
773.275.1810
sunhealer.com
margaretloris at earthlink.net
Experience the exciting world of ThetaHealing™. Your world will open and expand wondrously. Includes free ThetaHealing book, workbook, and email support.
11.10 10am-5pm
Ancient Alchemy: The Secrets of Healing and Transformation with internationally published journalist Judith Pennington
Edgar Cayce Holistic Center (within Unity Northwest Church), 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
847.299.6535
www.areheartland.org/chicago
AREChicagoCenter at aol.com
Connects the healing practices of the ancient Essenes, Christian Gnostics and Cayce material. Includes brainwave maps and powerful guided meditations.
11.10 10am-12pm
Transformation in the Life of St. Clare of Assisi with Pat Irr
Maura Hall, Wheaton Franciscan Campus, 26 W 171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton
630.462.4936
www.wheatonfranciscan-collaborativeministries.org
wfscm at wheatonfranciscan.org
Looking at the principles of transformation, we will reflect upon the integration of those principles in the life of Clare of Assisi. There will be story telling from the life of Clare and time to reflect upon these same dynamics operative in our own lives.
11.10 2:30-4:30pm
Yoga Chant for Serenity & Wellbeing w/ Andrea Klunder
East Meets West
2118 W. Lawrence Ave.
Chicago
padmapada at gmail.com
Change your whole vibration. Chanting aligns heart, mind, and body with ancient rhythms to cultivate deep inner peace and affinity with the universe. Suggested minimum donation of $20 supports the 4th annual El Rodeo Milk Fund, providing 100 elementary students in El Salvador with nutrition and school supplies.
11.10 2-3:30pm
Human Radiance: Introducing the 27th English Letter
Wauconda
847.869.6477
humanradiance.com
peter at humanradiance.com
Learn about the new 27th letter. Experience its role in awakening your Radiant identity and Radiant faculties. $9, limited seating.
11.10 10:30am
Kabbalistic Shabbat Service
Congregation Bene Shalom
4435 Oakton
Skokie Il 60076
847.677.3330
beneshalom.org
info at beneshalom.org
Kabbalistic Shabbat Service
Special Prayers and meditations
11.10 8pm-12am
9th Annual Bearcat Ball
The Merchandise Mart, River Entrance
320 N. Wells Street, Chicago
312.238.1253
www.bearcatball.org
bearcat at ric.org
Hosted by the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago’s Associate Board to benefit RIC’s Pediatric Charity Care Program. The black-tie event features music by the Don Cagen Orchestra, tastings from Chicago’s top restaurants, Majestic Star Casino gaming and a silent auction. Tickets are $125.
11.10 2-5pm
Chicago IANDS presents Robert Schwartz, author of Courageous Souls
Evanston Hospital
2650 Ridge Avenue
Evanston Il
Frank Auditorium
847.251.5758
www.chicagoiands.org
info at chicagoiands.org
Author Robert Schwartz will discuss information told to him while in a session with a medium about pre birth planning. Learn how it relates to your own life and can bring both healing and a deeper understanding of your life challenges. Chicago intuitive Deborah DeBari will also be speaking.
11.10-11.11 10:30am-5pm
Satsang with Mooji
Lake Side Cafe
1418 W. Howard St., Chicago
773.561.3479
www.mooji.org
teachings at one-heart.net
Satsang reminds us we are already free by constantly pointing to the quality-less awareness in which manifestation appears.
Satsang is the invitation to step into the fire of Self-discovery. This fire will not burn you; it will only burn what you are not.
11.10-11.11 11am
Movement for a Democratic Society Convergence & forum
Loyola University
6525 N. Sheridan road
Chicago, IL 60626
773.465.7774
www.movementforademocraticsociety.org
Panels...Speakers...on War & Peace...Building a Movement...Saving the Planet...Featuring Manning Marable, Kathy Kelly, Carl Davidson, Peter Linebaugh,
11.11 10am-5pm
Get Green Today Expo
Miami, FL
Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay Hotel
1633 N Bayshore Dr Miami FL 33334
954-772-1331
561.863.7884
www.getgreentodayexpo.com
info at getgreentodayexpo.com
Free educational health and ecology expo, lectures and exhibits, kids area, pro-green information and products.
11.11 4-5:30pm
Gaia Spirit Circle
Evanston, IL
847.869.6477
www.earthjoy.zaadz.com
aliess at ameritech.net
Anchor cooperative harmony on the planet. Mayan star glyph mudra, meditation, talking stick, song and circle dance.
11.11 12:30-1:30pm
Free Chakra Class & Meditation
The Chakra Shoppe
5034 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago
773.271.3054
www.chakrashoppe.com
info at chakrashoppe.com
Learn about your chakras and how to
tone & create intentions in alignment
with the Scorpio New Moon for positive
energy and achievement.
11.12 7-9pm
Living a Transformative Life with Pat Irr
Maura Hall, Wheaton Franciscan Campus, 26 W 171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton
630.462.4936
www.wheatonfranciscan-collaborativeministries.org
wfscm at wheatonfranciscan.org
An invitation to deepen our understanding of the mystery embedded in our ordinary lives. The sessions will be facilitated through Circle Process. Reflective periods will be supported by poetry and storytelling, which will used as key elements in discerning the movement of the Spirit in our own lives.
11.12 7-9pm
Chinese Energetic Method Free Lecture & Demonstration
The Chakra Shoppe
5034 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago
773.271.3054
www.chakrashoppe.com
info at chakrashoppe.com
The Yuen Method™ energetic healing technique is a form of Chinese Energetic Medicine that has taken ancient Chinese healing and combined it with a blending of modern western knowledge including anatomy, physiology, structural analysis, energetic technique, quantum physics, Qi and Shen Gong Training.
11.12 7-8:30pm
How to Clean Up Your Vibration and Allow Abundance Into Your Life
Common Cup
1501 W. Morse Ave.
Chicago, il 60626
312.498.2590
theoptimistlens.com
info at theoptimistlens.com
Have you asked the universe for something that just isn’t coming? Applying the Law of Attraction to your life can be a tricky business. We’ll focus on reasons we get in our own way and the art of allowing the good into our lives.
11.13 7-8:30pm
Free Introduction to EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)
Monthly Health Forum, Gaelic Park, 147th & Ridgeland Ave’s.
Oak Forest, IL
708.955.3634
www.EFT-TOM.com
TommyATW at aol.com
Learn EFT and experience relief of emotional/physical pain, stress, grief, depression, colon problems, phobias, anger, anxiety and more.
11.13 7-9pm
Free Natural Health Seminar
Libertyville Sports Complex
1950 N. Highway 45
Libertyville, IL
847.223.7699
www.nieusa.com
lindas at nieusa.com
Learn why diet, nutrition and quantum biofeedback are essential to your physical, financial and emotional health.Dr. Dan Rico, ND, (Naturopathic Doctor) World Recognized Authority in the Science of Nutrition. Sign Up Now! Limited Space. Call or e-mail.
11.13 7:30pm
The Ground Truth
Peace & Justice Program
Unitarian Church of Evanston
1330 Ridge Avenue at Greenwood
Evanston, IL
Web site
Hear the stories of our soldiers as they return from Iraq and try to restart their lives.
11.13 7-9pm
Strategies to Address Metabolic Syndrome
Unity Church
405 N Euclid,
Oak Park, IL 60302-2111
847.604.3258
www.nutrition4health.org
Nutrition for Optimal Health Association:
The common link between Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Obesity, and Blood Presure: Metabolic Syndrome, affecting 35% of the population. Nutritional protocols are effective in reversing Metabolic Syndrome. Dr. O’Bryan will outline Metabolic Syndrome’s scope, diagnosis and treatment. Open to public, members free.
11.13 7-9:30pm
6th Chakra Tune-Up with Blanche Blacke
The Chakra Shoppe
5034 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago
773.271.3054
www.chakrashoppe.com
info at chakrashoppe.com
Interested in developing your intuition? Would you like to discover if you have psychic gifts? Learn about your 6th chakra, participate in group exercises and receive individual attention. $45.
11.13 7-8:30pm
Surviving the Holidays: The Body-Mind Connection
South Loop Whole Foods Market
Canal & Roosevelt Roads
Chicago
312.435.4600
www.chicagohealers.com
kate at chicagohealers.com
Chiropractor Dr. Kelly Hibler speaks on how our holiday traditions, eating habits, and our way of thinking during the holidays all influence our well being. Embrace the best possible holistic health as you enter into this year’s holiday season.
11.13-11.14 1-4pm
Loyola University Eco-Fair
Loyola University
CFSU (Student Union)
6525 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60662
Hosted by LUC Student Environmental Alliance, the Eco-Fair will display a variety of environmentally friendly services & products from local businesses
11.14 6-7pm
Singing Bowl Meditation
Maura Hall, Wheaton Franciscan Campus, 26 W 171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton
630.462.4936
www.wheatonfranciscan-collaborativeministries.org
wfscm at wheatonfranciscan.org
You are invited to experience an hour of quiet, intentionality and relaxation. Come join us as we experience the deep and rich vibrations of a brilliant collection of tones (CDs and crystal singing bowls).
11.14 7-9pm
Japanese Reiki Free Lecture/Demo
The Chakra Shoppe
5034 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago
773.271.3054
www.chakrashoppe.com
info at chakrashoppe.com
Deanne M. Lozano lectures about Japanese Reiki, a traditional non-westernized form of reiki and facilitates short sessions for everyone in attendance.
11.15 7:30-8:30pm
Tantra Lounge
Transitions Bookplace
1000 W North Ave, Chicago
312.951.7323
www.transitionsbookplace.com
tantranova at tantranova.com
Come join Tantra Lounge, an evening for couples and individuals, and learn about the Secrets to lasting intimacy.
11.15 7pm
Colonel Henry Steel Olcott: How He Influenced the Revival of the Buddhist World
Theosophical Society
1926 N. Main St.
Wheaton, IL 60187
630.668.1571 x300
www.theosophical.org
programs at theosophical.org
Celebrating 132nd anniversary of the founding of the Theosophical Society and centennial of its first president’s death. Free.
11.15 7-10pm
The Panel of Men: What do men want in a relationship?
Orso’s Italian Restaurant
1401 N Wells
Chicago, IL
www.fantasticgirlsclub.com
laura at fantasticgirlsclub.com
Learn what men want in a relationship. The Panel of Men consists of five men willing to discuss relationships, dating, commitment and marriage challenges. Facilitated by Relationship Life Coach Laura Kinker.
11.15 12-1pm
Integrative Medicine Approaches for the Cold and Flu Season
Mercy Medical at Dearborn Station
47 W. Polk St.
312.922.3011 x227
rmeade at mercy-chicago.org
Join Dr. Connie Catellani, board-certified internist, for a FREE information session as she discusses the importance of using stress management, nutritional strategies, and herbal and homeopathy remedies in making sure your body is at its peak condition to ward off sickness during this cold and flu season.
11.16 7-8pm
Peace Concert - Classical Music
1455 S Wabash, Chicago
Free Parking
312.913.1211
www.sgi-usa-chicago.org
georgegoetschel at comcast.net
Classical music by Chicago and San Francisco soloists and small ensembles. Presented by SGI-USA Chicago Buddhist organization. Free admission.
11.16 7:30-9:30pm
How Much Is Enough? with ARE speaker Ron Hounsell
Edgar Cayce Holistic Center (within Unity Northwest Church), 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
847.299.6535
www.areheartland.org/chicago
AREChicagoCenter at aol.com
Do you really know how much is enough for you, and how much of what? Come explore attitudes, awareness, choice.
11.16 8pm
Evening with Sandip Burman
Zen Shiatsu Chicago
825 Chicago Ave
Evanston, IL
847.864.1130
zenshiatsuchicago.org
info at zenshiatsuchicago.org
Sandip Burman, world-class tabla performer, in an intimate yoga studio concert. Collaborator with Ravi Shankar and Bela Fleck. $20. sandipburman.com
11.16 7:30-9pm
Human Radiance Presentation
Evanston, Illinois
847.869.6477
humanradiance.com
peter at humanradiance.com
Learn about the new 27th English letter. Experience its role in awakening your Radiant identity and Radiant faculties. $9, limited seating.
11.17 10am
5th Annual Lung Cancer Walk/Rally
Benet Academy
2200 Maple Ave., Lisle, IL 60532
630.357.2276
www.walkforlungcancer.org
The 5th Annual Lung Cancer Walk/Rally, sponsored by Midwest Center for Advanced Imaging and 101.9 The Mix, is a 1-mile walk and rally to promote lung cancer awareness and to raise money for Lungevity, a non-profit 501c3, dedicated to finding a cure for lung cancer.
11.17 1-4pm
Introduction to EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
Spiritual Awakening Center
1645 S. River Rd., DesPlaines, IL
708.955.3634
www.EFT-Tom.com
tommyatw at aol.com
Learn to lessen emotional stress (and many physical symptoms) with a simple, gentle, one minute tapping technique. It really works.
11.17 11am-1pm
Change Your Beliefs, Change Your Life!
Sanctuary Crystals
5524 W. Cal Sag Road
Alsip, Illinois 60803
708.396.2833
sanctuarycrystals at comcast.net
Your beliefs create your reality.
Learn about your power to change
limiting beliefs to create the
life you love!
11.17 2-3:30pm
Cosmic Connection the Ascended Master Way
The Schaumburg District Library
137 South Roselle Road
Schaumburg, Illinois
630.894.4410
www.heartscenter.org
friends at heartscenter.org
Carol Wells and Gwen Kletter share an understanding of our true connection to our Divine Source and what tapping into that connection can mean for us and our world. They introduce us to the Ascended Master Saint Germain and his gift to all of the Violet Joy Flame.
11.17 1-2:30pm
Introduction to Meditation
Bloom Yoga Studio
4663 N. Rockwell, Chicago
just steps from the Brown Line!
773.463.9642
www.bloomyogastudio.com
info at bloomyogastudio.com
Discover the benefits of meditation and learn to liberate your mind from restlessness and negativity. $30 if registered by November 14, $35 thereafter.
11.17 2-3:30pm
Make a Cosmic Connection the Ascended Master Way
Schaumburg Township District Library
137 S. Roselle Road
Schaumburg, Illinois
630.894.4410
www.heartscenter.org
friends at heartscenter.org
Connect with Pure Joy and transform your world. Get to know Saint Germain and his great gift--the violet flame.
11.17 1-3pm
The Secret Life of Worms: Vermicomposting
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd.
Glencoe, IL 60022
847.835.8261
www.chicagobotanic.org/school
continuinged at chicagobotanic.org
Discover the dirt on vermicomposting, a simple, clean and efficient way to turn your food waste into a resource! Lynn Bement will demonstrate how to make a home worm bin. The sex life of worms, bedding materials, appropriate food and castings as a fertilizer will be discussed. $29 member/$37 nonmember
11.17 8pm
The Dill Pickle Food Co-op Benefit Concert & Membership Drive
at AV-aerie, 2000 W. Fulton, Chicago
(formerly Open End)
www.dillpicklefoodcoop.org
pickle.people at gmail.com
With Performances by PIT ER PAT + Bobby Conn & Monica Baubou + Willis P. Jenkins. The 125 members of The Dill Pickle Food Co-op are raising funds to open a store at 3039 W. Fullerton, across the street from the Logan Square Library.
11.17 8pm-2am
The Dill Pickle Food Co-op Benefit Concert & Membership Drive
LOCATION CHANGE! Now at Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N. Kedzie
www.dillpicklefoodcoop.org
pickle.people at gmail.com
With Performances by PIT ER PAT + Bobby Conn & Monica Baubou + Willis P. Jenkins. The 125 members of The Dill Pickle Food Co-op are raising funds to open a store at 3039 W. Fullerton, across the street from the Logan Square Library.
11.17-11.18 10:30am-6pm
Japanese Reiki: Level One
The Chakra Shoppe
5034 N. Lincoln ave.
Chicago
773.271.3054
www.chakrashoppe.com
info at chakrashoppe.com
In this class you will learn the history of Japanese Reiki and receive the initiation for level one, Shoden, Usui Reiki Ryoho, the spiritual and mental connection, self treatment and treatment of others. Students will also learn meditations designed to develop spiritual path and flow connection with the Reiki energy.
11.18 1-3:30pm
Feeling Good when Life’s Not Perfect
Insight Awareness
18112 Martin Ave.
Homewood, IL 60430
708.957.1284
www.optionmethodnetwork.com
karen at optionmethodnetwork.com
Gain an empowering perspective to help you feel good in spite of life’s ups and downs!
11.18 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
11.18 1-4pm
Totem Animal Ceremony: Bear
downtown Chicago location
312.642.1811
www.lifeforcearts.org
mageworkshops at yahoo.com
Shamanic ceremony calling on Bear’s powers of silence and stillness. Beginners welcome. Pre-registration necessary. $45.
11.18 12:30-1:30pm
Spiritual Reconnection
Suite 1
1645 S. River Rd.
Des Plaines, Il.
708.296.2173
peaceful-oasis.com
mcbrazas at yahoo.com
Awaken your divine connection to inner consciousness and truth. Learn to live in this present moment: not yesterday or tomorrow.
11.18 10am-3pm
Settlers Day Celebration
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Ave.,
South Holland, IL
708.868.0606
fpdcc.com
Step back in time and experience what life was like for the pioneers and other early Americans. Free. Donations of money or non-perishable foods to benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
11.18 1-3:30pm
Live Culture in the Kitchen
1547 Rockton Road
Caledonia, IL 61011
815.389.8455
www.learngrowconnect.org
workshops at learngrowconnect.org
Did you know that the healthy bacteria in yogurt can be used to help preserve and enhance vegetables? Come learn how to make yogurt, sauerkraut, and other traditional foods with Michael Staver, chef and organic farmer. Bring wide-mouth jars to take home your own samples. $60
11.18 5:30-9pm
Mindful Practices Fundraising Benefit to Support Yoga and Wellness Programs for Chicago Youth November 18th at Fitzgeralds in Berwyn
Fitzgeralds
6615 Roosevelt Rd
Berwyn, IL 60406
www.mindfulpracticesyoga.com
Mindful.Practices at gmail.com
Mindful Practices, providing progressive, mindfulness-centered programs to help children proactively deal with academic, personal and social challenges is hosting a fundraiser. Donation is $60. The event will be fully catered, vegetarian friendly with live music, silent auction and teachers speaking about their experiences working with the program.
11.18 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
11.18 4-7pm
Psych-K: A Modality for Rapidly Rewriting Self-Sabotaging Beliefs
Svithiod Hall
5516 W. Lawrence Avenue
Chicago, IL
630.834.4442
lmontei at ameritech.net
Sponsored by the Chicago Community Group (CHI-IONS) of the Institute of Noetic Sciences. Join other noetic explorers to learn about “balancing” to align subconscious beliefs with the choices and desires of the conscious mind from certified Psych-K Instructor Beth Holstein. Learn more about Psych-K at www.psych-k.com. $10.
11.19 7:30pm
Ovarion Cancer: What Jewish women NEED to know
Congregation Bene Shalom
4435 Oakton
Skokie Il 60076
847.677.3330
beneshalom.org
info at beneshalom.org
Did you know that 1 in 40 women of Ashkanazi Jewish descent carry a genetic mutation which greatly increases the risk of developing not only breast cancer, but ovarian cancer too? Learn about the risk factors.
Presented by Lee P. Shulman MD and Amber Trivedi MS
11.22
Vegetarian Thanksgiving
The Chicago Diner
3411 North Halsted
Chicago
773.935.6696
www.veggiediner.com
chicagodiner at sbcglobal.net
Chicago Diner 25th Annual Turkey Free
Thanksgiving
November 22, 2007
Seatings and Carryouts for 1 to 100
11.25 10:30am-12pm
Yoga Nidra
The Chakra Shoppe
5034 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago
773.271.3054
www.chakrashoppe.com
info at chakrashoppe.com
Deep relaxation, meditation
and healing session with Lillian Irene Lovas for the Full Moon. $15.
11.27 7-9:30pm
5th Chakra Tune-Up
The Chakra Shoppe
5034 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago
773.271.3054
www.chakrashoppe.com
info at chakrashoppe.com
Would you like to express yourself better -- in public speaking, singing, writing or other forms of expression? Learn about and heal the energies of your 5th chakra in this experiential workshop. $45.
11.28 7-8:30pm
Dynamics Of Prayer with Tom Borkowski
Maura Hall, Wheaton Franciscan Campus, 26 W 171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton
630.462.4936
www.wheatonfranciscan-collaborativeministries.org
wfscm at wheatonfranciscan.org
Four Wednesdays. We will consider prayer in the context of relationship and communication, experience a variety of spiritual practices for opening one’s self to God, and discuss movements that occur within one’s evolving relationship with God and within prayer.
11.28 6pm
What the Rich Know
Henry George School
28 East Jackson #1004
Chicago 60604
312.362.9302
www.hgchicago.org
hgchicago at pobox.com
Chuck Metalitz does not advise how to get rich, but explains why, in a just economic system, it wouldn’t be so difficult to avoid being poor.
11.28 7:30-9:30pm
Fitness After 50
Morton Grove Civic Center/American Legion Hall, 6140 W Dempster, Morton Grove, Illinois
847.604.3258
www.nutrition4health.org
Author and sports nutritionist Jayson Kroner’s in-depth, easy to understand discussion on how to stay fit, healthy, and energized. A diet/exercise plan you can live with; A strong, healthy
cardiovascular system; healthy digestion
11.29 7pm
Pilgrimage in Tibet and Mongolia
Theosophical Society
1926 N. Main St.
Wheaton, IL 60187
630.668.1571 x300
www.theosophical.org
programs at theosophical.org
Glenn Mullin, Tibetologist and author, in a slide show presentation, explores sacred sites.
$7 members $9 guests
11.30 9pm-2am
Bombay Beatbox Presents Cheb I Sabbah
Sonotheque
1444 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
312.226.7600
www.sonotheque.org
info at sonotheque.net
DJ Cheb I Sabbah with DJs Warp and Radiohiro, Visuals by Video Janitor. Bombay Beatbox is proud to bring back DJ Cheb i Sabbah to Chicago for his Sonotheque debut. Easily the most popular international or “world music” DJ on the scene. 21+ $15 cover.
11.30-12.02
Level 1: Thai Massage Fundamentals
537 Custer Avenue, Unit 3, Evanston, IL 60202
WEEKEND TRAINING: Fri 6:30-9:30 PM, Sat/Sun 10-6 PM
847.440.7525
www.thaimassageschool.net
chuck at thaibodywork.com
This workshop is suitable for new students or experienced practitioners wanting to learn Thai massage. We present the energetic and historical basis of the work, body mechanics, movement from the core, and fundamental techniques. The student learns an effective 1-hour treatment sequence. NCBTMB & IPTA approved. Tuition: $425.00. 20.00hrs.
11.30-12.06
Screenings of the documentary “The Power of Forgiveness”
Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St., Chicago, IL 60601
312.846.2800
www.siskelfilmcenter.org
”The Power of Forgiveness” is an inspiring and compelling documentary examining faith and conscience. Among those interviewed are Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel, Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh, families of 9/11 victims, and psychologists.
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