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15 things to do on 3/22/2008

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.

03.22 11am
Arboretum Egg Hunt
Evanston Ecology Center
2024 McCormick Blvd.
Evanston, IL
847.448.8256
cityofevanston.org
Children hunt for hidden eggs and exchange for small prizes. Special area reserved for young children. $4.50/person. Registration required.

03.22 9am-12pm
Soap Making Workshop
Angelic Organics Learning Center
1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia, IL 61011
815.389.8455
www.learngrowconnect.org/calendar.html
workshops at learngrowconnect.org
Learn to make a wonderful and gentle soap using goat’s milk. Please pre-register.
(815) 389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org
Program Fee: $60

03.22 2-4pm
Eggcellent Adventures at the Farm
Angelic Organics Learning Center
1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia, IL 61011
815.389.8455
www.learngrowconnect.org/calendar.html
workshops at learngrowconnect.org
Come meet the chickens and ducks, and use natural dyes to color eggs to take home. Please pre-register.
Program Fee: $8/family member

03.22 12-4pm
Gardening with Mushrooms
North Park Village Nature Center
5801 N. Pulaski
Chicago, IL, 60646
773.756.5033
betterbuckthornuses.blogspot.com/
raelearth (at) yahoo.com
Select two species to take home.
$15 checks to Kenneth Otto, must be received by March 20. Include phone number.

03.22 12:30-4:30pm
Emotional Freedom Workshop (EFT)
Insight Awareness
18112 Martin Ave.
Homewood, IL
708.957.1284
www.InsightAwareness.com
valerie at insightawareness.com
Experience and Learn simple yet powerful releasing techniques for stress,fears,worries,colon,back, grief,PTSD, etc. All are released.

03.22 1-4pm
Totem Animal Ceremony: Eagle
downtown Chicago
312.642.1811
www.lifeforcearts.org
mageworkshops at yahoo.com
Honor the spirit of Eagle through shamanic ceremony. Beginners welcome. $45

03.22 2-4pm
The Power of Your Plate: Prevent Disease and Feel Great! Lecture by Dietician Anya Todd
Bucktown/Wicker Park Library, 1701 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
773.971.3895
www.MercyForAnimals.org/events
HeatherP at MercyForAnimals.org
Registered dietician, Anya Todd, gives you the secrets to preventing disease by choosing healthful foods over harmful ones. Free.

03.22 9-10am
Arboretum Egg Hut
2024 McCormick Blvd.
Evanston, Il 60201
847.448.8256
www.laddarboretum.org
ecologycenter at cityofevanston.org
Collect eggs and exchange them for small prizes. Pre-Registration required. $4.50 per person.

03.22 1-4pm
Springtime Wine Tasting at Just Grapes
560 W. Washington Boulevard, Suite 100, Chicago, IL 60661
www.justgrapes.net
Take a break from coloring Easter eggs and come join in the fine art of wine tasting at Just Grapes. The holiday sipping session will give each participant a chance to taste wines that pair well with delicious Easter fare.

03.22 10am-2pm
Calling All Kids, Tweens and Teens!
Whole Foods Market
840 Willow Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
212.253.0474
www.youtube.com/wholefoodsmarket
ana at organicworksmarketing.com
Whole Foods Market is calling all kids, tweens and teens to be the next face and voice of a greener generation! Kids ages 8-17 have the opportunity to audition face-to-face with a panel of eco-minded judges at select Whole Foods Market locations by attending the one-day open audition and expressing their green on camera… “how they plan to green their family, neighborhood, school, and more.”

03.22-05.08 10am-5pm
Fair Game
Estudiotres
5205 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL. 60640
www.estudiotres.com
kristen at graceprgroup.com
Fair Game focuses on six phenomenal artists with ties to Chicago, who work with concepts, materials and images lifted from contemporary culture in creating the artwork. Fair Game features the work of– Debbie Carlos, Chris Lin, Jeoren Nelemans, Ryan Swanson, Lindsay Packer and Amy Honchell. Monday through Friday, Saturday and Sunday by appointment

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