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8 things to do on 3/18/2008

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.

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.

03.18 8:30am-5pm
3rd Annual Chicago Food Policy Summit
The Chicago Cultural Center, 78 East Washington
773.486.6005
www.chicagofoodpolicy.org
lynn at chicagofoodpolicy.org
A day of expert panels, working groups, networking, and a delicious lunch using local and organic ingredients. Topics include: food access, economic and environmental sustainability,urban agriculture and community health.

03.18 7-8pm
Chinese Therapy Balls
Courts Plus
- A Centre for Sports, Health and Fitness
186 S. West Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126
630.833.5964
www.7starsma.com
john at 7starma.com
Discover how their use can prevent and help treat carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, repetitive strain injury, arthritis, rheumatism and improve overall health. They can stimulate the mind, improve memory, reduce stress, promote sleep and relaxation, and aid meditation. Find out why they have been made for over 1,000 years!

Tuesdays 10-11:30am
Homeschool Environmental Science
2024 Mccormick Blvd.
Evanston, IL 60201
847.448.8256
www.laddarboretum.org
ecologycenter at cityofevanston.org
An educational, interactive hands-on experience to fulfill science and nature requirements for home-schooled children. Each week focuses on a different scientific discipline. Ages 9-12. Registration required: $60 per child

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