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16 things to do on 3/16/2008

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).

03.13-03.16 9am-5pm
A’claire School For Change
151 East 22nd Street
Suite 200
Lombard, IL 60148
630.493.4566
www.aclaire.com
info at aclaire.com
Four day program introducing people to the connection between personal change and global change. First in series of nine sessions.

03.14-03.16 9:30am-5:45pm
Dynamic Energetic Healing® Level 1 Training
1620 Commercial St SE, Salem, Oregon 97302
503.370.4546
www.DynamicEnergeticHealing.com
info at DynamicEnergeticHealing.com
FINALLY, a training program that integrates Spirit with psychotherapy for the spiritually inclined! Dynamic Energetic Healing® is a unique energy-based psychotherapy model that blends core shamanism, energy psychology, process-oriented psychology and applied kinesiology. Learn this new psychotherapy model with Howard Brockman, author of the award winning book, “Dynamic Energetic Healing®”.

03.14-03.17
St. Patrick’s Celebrations
4626 North KNox Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630
773.282.7035
www.irishamhc.com
info at irishamhc.com
3 days of celebrations including music, dance and family fun.

03.15-03.16
Northern Illinois Gesneriad Society Show & Sale
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847.835.5440
www.chicagobotanic.org
The Northern Illinois Gesneriad Society holds its annual show and sale, which features an educational display with information on types of gesneriads, including propagation and tips on how to grow these interesting plants. Hours are from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.

03.15-03.16 11am-6pm
Animals Are Talking-Karen Anderson
Midwest Conference Center
401 West Lake Street, Northlake, Illinois
509.999.1887
www.karenanderson.net
karen at karenanderson.net
The Body, Mind & Spirit expo proudly presents Animal Communicator, Karen Anderson. Join Karen for private sessions at the expo and two free lectures Sat & Sun. Bring a photo for Sat lecture-random audience readings. Sun lecture-Intro to Animal Communicating.

03.16 2-4pm
Lily Lecture Series “How To Find John Milton’s Lost Paradise in Your Garden With Lilies”
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847.835.5440
www.chicagobotanic.org
The Wisconsin Illinois Lily Society presents this free series of interactive slide lectures. Woodruff Imberman will discuss how to grow lilies best suited for the soil and climate of Chicagoland area and simple propagation techniques. A sale will be held at 1 p.m. of unusual lily bulbs.

03.16 9am
St. Paddy’s Day 5K Run/Walk & Leprechaun Leap
Diversey Harbor, Chicago
773.868.3010
www.chicagoevents.com
7th annual pre-St. Patrick’s Day event, which includes a free kids’ Leprechaun Leap, benefits Amigos de Las Americas (AMIGOS), an organization benefiting young people.

03.16 1-4pm
Joy, Flow and Wonder:Reclaiming Your Natural Self with Susan Lipshutz, LCSW Sun. March 16th 1-4 PM $75 or 2 people for $120
Allyu Spa
600 West Chicago Ave, Riverwalk
Chicago, Il 60610
(Enter on Larrabee at Riverwalk entrance)
312.755.1313
www.allyuspa.com
info at allyuspa.com
Susan Lipshutz, L.C.S.W. is a holistic practitioner with more than 20 years of teaching and private practice in Chicago. Her studies include cross-cultural spiritual practices such as Andean wisdomkeepers and Mapuche ceremonialists. Visit her online at www.everydaymedicinewoman.com

03.16 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. Every third Sunday of the month.

03.16 4-8pm
Raw Food Potluck and Speaker
Butterfly Social Club
722 W. Grand Avenue, Chicago
www.rawfood.meetup.com/222
amazingstarr at gmail.com
Learn about the Raw Food Green Lifestyle. Raw Food Demo 4:00 - 5:00pm, Potluck and Speaker begin at 5:00pm. All are welcome!

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