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28 things to do on 2/9/2008

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.

01.05-02.23 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.

01.11-02.29 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.

01.18-03.07
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.

01.23-02.13 6-7pm
Self Hypnosis for a Vibrant Life
1 E Delaware, Chicago
312.640.1584
www.hypno-attraction.com
jaguarmind at earthlink.net
Self-hypnosis can help you change habits, attitudes, and beliefs that keep you from pleasures and successes. Learn self-hypnosis for ultimate self help. Small group, pre-reg required.
$185; save $20 if paid by Jan 16. Includes instructional CD worth $35. Led by certified hypnotherapist Wendy Lapidus-Saltz. 4 Wednesdays. Call for details.

02.05-02.26 6-7:15pm
Yoga 101 (Tuesdays)
Bloom Yoga Studio
4663 N. Rockwell, Chicago
773.463.
www.bloomyogastudio.com
info at bloomyogastudio.com
Bloom’s Yoga 101 provides a solid foundation in the essential yoga poses.

02.07-03.06 6:30-7:30pm
Beginners Belly Dancing with Leeza
Angels Among Us
7112 171st Street
Tinley Park, IL 60477
708.444.8335
www.angelsamongusonline.com
angelsamongus2007 at sbcglobal.net
This is a low impact class taught by an authentic Middle-Easterner. You’ll learn some basic moves, how to put them together, and some interesting facts on the origins of this Arabian Folk Dance! $40 for the entire 4-week series or $15/session. Thursdays, with no class St. Valentine Day.

02.08-02.09 pm
Women’s Resource Fair
Unitarian Church, 1330 Ridge Rd. Evanston
847.269.0119
www.womensresourcefair.org
info at womensresourcefair.org
6th annual Women’s Resource Fair at 1330 Ridge, Evanston on Friday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The fair offers 50 booths and 25 lectures in Health & Wellness; Holistic Products; Healthy Home; Education; Organic Food & Nutrition. Keynote Address “Secrets to Lasting Intimacy.” Admission $10 portion benefitting YWCA Evanston / North Shore.

02.08-02.09
Women’s Resource Fair
Unitarian Church of Evanston,
1330 Ridge Rd., Evanston
847.269.0119
www.womensresourcefair.org
info at womensresourcefair.org
6th annual fair features 50 experts and 25 lectures and demonstrations in the area of holistic health & wellness. Keynote address “Secrets to Lasting Intimacy.” Admission $10 with portion benefitting YWCA Evanston / North Shore.

02.09 1-3:30pm
The Option Method For Happiness!
Insight Awarness
A Center For Self Discovery
18112 Martin Ave.
Homewood, IL 60430
708.957.1284
www.insightawareness.com
Discover an easy-to-use life-skill to uncover and release the hidden reasons you hold onto unhappiness and start to feel good!

02.09 1-4pm
The Art of Sacred Partnership
Kundalini Yoga in the Loop, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Ste. 514, Chicago, IL, 60605.
312.922.4699
www.shaktakaur.com
shakta at shaktakaur.com
Bring your Valentine and augment your feeling of oneness with sacred partner meditations, yoga and the gong. $40 pp/$75 for two.

02.09 10-11:30am
Jewelry Making: Create Your Own Gem Bracelet
Ruby Room – a spa for the spirit
1743-45 Division Street
Chicago Il 60622
773.235.2323
www.rubyroom.com
If you have ever wanted to make yourself or a friend a bracelet but didn’t know how to do so, then Ruby Room is the place to learn how to do so!

02.09 6-10pm
Young at Heart
Museum of Science and Industry, 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
773.572.5300
www.thresholds.org/
jrand at thresholds.org
Family friendly fundraiser for Thresholds mental health nonprofit. Private access to U-505 Submarine, other popular exhibits. Dancing, buffets, open bar.

02.09 9am-3pm
Lent: A Matter Of The Heart
Wheaton Franciscan Sisters, Maura Hall
26W171 Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton 60187
630.462.4936
wheatonfranciscan-collaborativeministries.org
wfscm at wheatonfranciscan.org
We will ponder the age-old quote above as we seek to discover, with God’s help... Where is my heart? Who is in my heart? What is in my heart? What does my heart need now? We will discover that these questions take us far beyond Lent.

02.09 12-3pm
A Tibetan Children’s Valentine! Family-oriented party to benefit the Tibetan Children’s Villages of India
Indian Boundary Park and Cultural Center
2500 W. Lunt Ave.
Chicago, IL 60645
773.262.8191
www.blueberyl.org
mandy at blueberyl.org
A Valentine’s FUNdraiser! Music, Performances, Refreshments, Valentine Treats, Face Painting, Art Activities, Games, Prizes! $15 per child. Purchase tickets online.

02.09 9:30am-12:30pm
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) Workshop
Insight Awareness Holistic Center
18112 Martin Ave.
Homewood, IL
708.957.1284
www.insightawareness.com
valerie at insightawareness.com
Learn 30 second process to reduce stress, phobias, anxiety etc. Wonderful, simple procedure. Emotional and physical symptoms disappear.

02.09 6:30pm
Marklund’s 12th Annual Top Hat Ball
Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave, Chicago.
630.789.8555
www.marklund.org
jnavarro at gr-pr.com
Marklund’s 12th Annual Top Hat Ball raises funds for infants, children and adults with disabilities served by Marklund.
To purchase tickets or for more information, call 630-624-9874 or visit www.marklund.org

02.09 9:30-11:30am
Rain Gardens
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd.
Glencoe, IL 60022
847.835.8261
www.chicagobotanic.org/education
Does your wet and muddy yard make mowing difficult and growing plants impossible? Learn to create a beautiful garden of plants that like wet feet and can sustain a variety of wildlife. David Husemoller will explain the benefits of rain gardens, and how to plan and install your own. $29/$37

02.09 9:30-11:30am
Rain Gardens
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847.835.8261
www.chicagobotanic.org/school
Join David Husemoller as he discusses ways you can make the most of abundant rainfall by creating a beautiful garden of plants that like to get their feet wet, including native sedges and wet prairie flowers. Cost is $37. Chicago Botanic Garden members pay $29.

02.09 4-6pm
Backyard Bird Count Workshop
Evanston Ecology Center
2024 McCormick Blvd.
Evanston
847.448.8256
www.laddarboretum.org
ecologycenter at cityofevanston.org
Learn how to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count, held February 15-18, 2008. Free, registration required.

02.09 2-4pm
Forging a Rainbow Coalition: The Legacy of Harold Washington
Southwest Youth Collaborative
6400 S. Kedize Ave.
Chicago
312.422.5580
www.thepublicsquare.org
thepublicsquare at prairie.org
Join The Public Square at the IHC for an exciting program exploring the life and legacy of Harold Washington, Chicago’s first African American mayor. This program will feature Salim Muwakkil, Alden Loury, and Rudy Lozano Jr. Free and open to the public. Reservations not required.

02.09-02.10
Shamanic Journeying
downtown Chicago
312.642.1811
www.lifeforcearts.org
mageworkshops at yahoo.com
Learn the ancient meditation technique of shamanic journeying. Connect to your personal team of spirit guides for wisdom and healing.

02.09-02.10 12-2pm
6 course vegan gluten-free brunch
The Balanced Kitchen
6263 N. McCormick Road
Chicago Illinois 60659
177.346.3108 5
www.gfreev.com
josh at gfreev.com
This six course meal is served family style and has been receiving rave reviews. Reservations Required. See web-site for sample brunch menus.

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