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8 things to do on 3/19/2008

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.

Every other Wednesday 7-8:30pm
Spiritual Study Group
De Paul Student Center
2250 N. Sheffield
Chicago, Il 60614
Room 313-315
773.615.1073
summitlighthouse.org (organization)
vctrvaugh at aol.com
Everyday Spiritual Tools for your path.
Teachings of The Ascended Masters.
Meditation, prayer. Free

03.19 12-3pm
Tree House Animal Foundation Outreach Event at Kriser’s Pet Supplies
2037 N. Clybourn Ave. Chicago, IL
773.784.5488
www.treehouseanimals.org
general at treehouseanimals.org
Kriser’s sells only the highest-quality, all-natural, petsafe foods and product, including tons of food, treats, and supplies your kitty would love. Tree House volunteers and cats will be there to talk about Tree House, and get some adopters and volunteers coming out way

03.19 7-8pm
Candlelight vigil on the 5th Anniversary of the Iraq Invasion
Corner of Milwaukee Ave. and Kedzie Blvd., in front of the Obelisk at Logan Square
773.899.1245
MoveOn.org
rpstowell at yahoo.com
Residents of Chicago will hold a vigil Wednesday to mark the end of the 5th year that the US has been mired in the devastating war in Iraq. Event participants will read personal accounts written by veterans and members of military families affected by the war.

Wednesdays 1-2:30am
Home School 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 6-8. Registration required: $60 per child

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