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11 things to do on 3/11/2008

02.14-03.31   9am-4pm
Library Exhibit: The Language of Flowers
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847.835.5440
www.chicagobotanic.org
Charming examples of the Victorian fascination with floral symbolism are featured in this exhibit, which opens on Valentine’s Day. A free library talk, “Is a Rose Just a Rose? Decoding the Language of Flowers,” will be given on Saturday, March 8 at 2 p.m. 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.

03.01-03.30  
Study Tai Chi with China’s Champions
1511 West Fullerton, near Ashland, Chicago
773.327.4710
Free Introduction. Master Song has won national championships university trained. Tai Chi relieves stress, improves energy and transforms habits. Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

03.01-05.31   9am-5pm
George Washington Carver Exhibit
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60605
312.922.9410
www.fieldmuseum.org
Born into slavery, George Washington Carver became a trail-blazing scientist whose experiments with plants laid the groundwork for today’s research on plant-based fuels, medicines, and everyday products. A true humanitarian, his extraordinary persistence and compassion nourished a lifelong mission to bring practical knowledge to those in need.

03.02-03.30   2:30-4:30pm
Creative Health Institute
112 W. Union City RdUnion City, Michigan 49094
517.278.6260
www.creativehealthinstiute.com
wheatgrassnina at aol.com
Join us for a Luscious Raw Gourmet Buffet and Open House. Donation.

03.08-03.16  
14th Chicagoland Flower & Garden Show
Stephens Convention Center
5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont, IL
773.435.1250
www.chicagoflower.com
mail at chicagoflower.com
Iconic annual show returns with new Home Lifestyle Expo in an adjacent hall (included in admission price).

03.08-03.16  
Chicagoland Flower & Garden Show
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road in Rosemont, IL
chicagoflower.com
chicagoflower at skpr.net
The Chicagoland Flower & Garden Show returns for 2008. Two new features debut this year: a Home Lifestyle Expo and a two-day Fine Art Show with more than 70 artists opening weekend only (March 8-9).

03.11   7-10pm
Dating for Queer Nerds
Guthrie’s Tavern, 1300 W. Addison Ave
312.265.6085
www.nerdsatheart.com
nerdsatheart at gmail.com
Smart GLBT singles mingle, play board games and trivia. Admission included complimentary cocktail. www.nerdsatheart.com

03.11  
Share A Meal
Various restaurants throughout Illinois.
312.379.0190 x133
www.share-a-meal.org
bfriedl at cs-il.org
Dine out and make a difference! The 5th Annual Share a Meal event combines the pleasure of eating with the joy of giving. Participating restaurants donate a portion of proceeds to Community Shares of Illinois and its 87 member orgainzations serving the state. Information and restaurants at web site.

03.11   7pm
Holistic Living Offers a More Balanced Lifestyle
South Loop Whole Foods Market
1101 S. Canal Street, suite 107
Chicago, IL 60607
www.chicagohealers.com
A Whole Foods and ChicagoHealers.com Whole Person Lecture Series: Integrative Holistic Therapist and ChicagoHealers.com Practitioner Kinesiologist Liat Ben Yakov MBA, CST, provide insight on holistic living and uses guided imagery to assist participants in creating the change people wish for in their lives. Most participants experience wonderful results, healthier feelings and a happier and more balanced state-of-mind.

Tuesday, Wednesay, Thursday, Friday   7-8:30pm
Meditation Through Sacred Sounding Retreat
Wheaton Franciscan Sisters, Maura Hall
26W171 Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton 60187
630.462.4936
wheatonfranciscan-collaborativeministries.org
wfscm at wheatonfranciscan.org
Discover breathing, sonic meditation, and sacred chants while experiencing balance and spiritual enlightenment. Come to one or come to all.

Tuesdays   9am-3pm
EFT For Professionals
Sacred Connections, LLC
545 Lincoln Ave.
Winnetka, IL
847.835.7498
www.EFT-Tom.com
WRLiptay at comcast.net
EFT for Pyschologists, Social Workers, other therapists and current EFT Practitioners. See short, informative video on website for information.

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