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17 things to do on 5/14/2008

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.

03.25-05.27 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!

03.26-05.14 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.

03.29-05.31 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!

04.09-05.14 4:30-5:30pm
Kids’ Yoga (Ages 7-10)
Bloom Yoga Studio
4663 N Rockwell
Chicago
773.463.9642
www.bloomyogastudio.com
info at bloomyogastudio.com
Discover new ways to stretch, breathe, relax and have fun!

Every Wednesday 9pm-2am
Psymbolic presents: Re:vivify
Butterfly Social Club
722 W. Grand Ave. Chicago, IL 60610
www.Psymbolic.com
A Weekly Social featuring a constantly evolving curation of live audio and visual artists. The Butterfly Social offers an array of conscious tonics and cocktails all set in an eco-friendly
environment.

Live:Audio/Visuals/Painting/Readings/Connexions

04.17-05.31 9am-5pm
Melting Ice / A Hot Topic: Envisioning Change
The Field Museum
1400 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
312.922.9410
www.fieldmuseum.org
The effects of climate change are taking place from the Andes to the Arctic, and throughout Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Come see how 26 artists from around the world respond to the threats posed by melting ice and rising temperatures.

Wednesdays 6:30-8pm
Open Level Hatha Yoga with Agnieszka Miskiewicz
Temple of Kriya Yoga
2414 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago,IL 60647
773.342.4600
www.yogakriya.org
kriya at yogakriya.org
Gain greater flexibility, strength & vitality. Reduce stress. All welcome. First class FREE.

05.13-05.15
CTI’s Co-Active Fundamentals
The Westin Chicago Northwest
400 Park Blvd
Itasca, IL 60143
800.691.6008
www.thecoaches.com
admissions at thecoaches.com
CTI is the largest in-person coach training school and the only to teach CTI’s ground-breaking Co-Active® Coaching Model. Whether you’re looking for an accredited coach training program, professional coaching certification, or powerful coaching skills, you will find it with CTI.

05.14 7-8:10pm
Athletic Yoga in the ’Hood
Independence Park
3945 N Springfield Ave.
Chicago, 60618
773.478.5696
www.independenceyoga.com
valbarry at sbcglobal.net
Beginning/Continuing Students
$48 6 WK Session(starts 5/14) or $10 Drop-In
Hatha Yoga w/ Core Strengthening
Carol Valentino-Barry, RYT 500 Hrs

05.14 6:30-9:30pm
EFT WORKSHOP
Insight Awareness
18112 Martin
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.

05.14 7-9pm
“L’Chayim” A Discussion on “Greening” our Homes and Schools
Am Yisrael
4 Happ Road
Northfield, IL
847.853.8889
www.ncjwcns.org
communityservice at ncjwcns.org
”L’Chayim” focuses on the connection between Judaism and Environmentalism, keeping your home, lawn, garden and school healthy through alternative pest control methods, and advocacy for laws and policies to support healthier home and school environments. $5 suggested donation. This event is co-sponsored by NCJW, JECNS, and Am Yisrael.

05.14 9am-4pm
Chicago Celebrates World Fair Trade Day
Daley Plaza
50 W Washington St
Chicago, IL 60602
312.212.1760
www.ChicagoFairTrade.org
Njones at ChicagoFairTrade.org
Chicagoans will learn more about fair trade, shop from 25 fair trade organizations, hear firsthand the positive effects fair trade has had on the lives of cocoa and coffee farmers, and learn ways in which they can help make Chicago a fair trade city.

05.14 6:15pm
Special Cooking Demonstration by Ecole Ritz Escoffier Chefs
Calihan Catering is located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood at 833 West Haines, Chicago Illinois 60622
312.337.1070
Web site
cferrier at af-chicago.org
The Ecole Ritz Escoffier - without a doubt the most famous school of gastronomy in the world - will prepare an exceptional dinner with the finest ingredients.
This event is organized by the Alliance Française de Chicago.
Alliance Française members: $60, General Public: $75

05.14 7-8pm
Restoring Your Youth Seminar - Zrii, The Original Amalaki
Panera Bread
25 Rice Lake Square
Wheaton, IL 60187
312.720.5001
www.zscienceoflife .com
zriiaskme at gmail.com
Eric Allen, Zrii’s top Independent Executive in the Midwest will be here to answer questions about why Zrii in hot now. A casual, fun and informative meeting, no pressure - with free samples and take-aways. Phone: 630-653-7290.

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