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17 things to do on 3/30/2008

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.

03.22-05.08 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

03.25-05.27 6:30-8pm
Ballet In french-Intermediate
Alliance Française de Chicago
810 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60610
312.337.1070
www.af-Chicago.org
info at af-Chicago.org
Perfect your stretches, first position, second position and arabesques!

03.26-03.31
Healthcare Garden Design Certificate of Merit Program
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847.835.8293
www.chicagobotanic.org/school
In this professional development program, architects, garden designers, healthcare administrators, program directors, facility managers and medical practitioners learn how gardens provide verifiable health benefits for patients, clients, staff and visitors.

03.26-05.14 7-8:30pm
Creating Space; Clarity and Insight through Meditation
Family Health Resources, 1342 W. Belmont, Chicago
773.784.5460
www.jewelheart.org/chapters/chicago/chicago.html
chicago at jewelheart.org
This course provides instruction in the basic elements of meditation – breathing, posture, stabilizing the mind, and establishing a daily practice. Wednesdays.

03.28-05.30 9:15-10am
Pilates in French
Alliance Française de Chicago
810 N Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60610
312.337.1070
www.af-chicago.org
info at af-chicago.org
This workshop will offer a new and effective way to broaden the ability to speak and think in French!

03.28-05.30 10-11am
Yoga In French
Alliance Française de Chicago
810 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60610
312.337.1070
www.af-Chicago.org
info at af-Chicago.org
In Hatha yoga, the body undergoes a transformation through purification and physical strengthening.

03.29-03.30 10am-4:30pm
Ikenobo Ikebana Society Show
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847.835.5440
www.chicagobotanic.org
The Chicago chapter of the Ikenobo Ikebana Society presents an exhibition of traditional Japanese flower arranging.

03.29-03.30 11am-4pm
Malott Japanese Garden Spring Weekend
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847.835.5440
www.chicagobotanic.org
Welcome spring by writing a seasonal haiku and making a cherry blossom uschiwa (paper fan). Enjoy other hands-on activities, performances, and a tour of the Malott Japanese Garden.

03.29-05.31 10:30am-12pm
Ballet In french-Beginners
Alliance Française de Chicago
810 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60610
312.337.1070
www.af-Chicago.org
info at af-Chicago.org
Perfect your stretches, first position, second position and arabesques!

03.30 12-3pm
Accentuate The Positive
Ruby Room – a spa for the spirit
1743-45 Division St., Chicago
773.235.2323
www.rubyroom.com
education at rubyroom.com
Participants will explore the affects of simple beliefs in weaknesses on their lives, the possibility of just concentrating on strength to achieve success, and the practical way of making it happen.

03.30 2:30-4pm
Yoga 102: Beyond Basics
Bloom Yoga Studio
4336 N Rockwell
Chicago, IL 60640
773.463.9642
www.bloomyogastudio.com
info at bloomyogastudio.com
Join Sharon for a three-week exploration of how to safely deepen your practice, move beyond intimidation.

03.30 9am-2pm
Drum making class
Merrillville, IN
219.791.0423
www.healbodymindandspirit.com
lisa at healbodymindandspirit.com
We invite you to come make a drum with us!

03.30 4-5:30pm
Gaia Spirit Circle
1122 Seward Street, Evanston
847.869.6477
www.earthjoy.gaia.com
aliess at ameritech.net
Engage in preparing mind and spirit for 2012 through Mayan star glyph mudra, affirmation, traditional Native Talking Stick Circle, drum, and song.

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