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13 things to do on 5/15/2008

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!

03.28-05.30 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!

04.17-05.31 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.

Thursdays 6:30-8pm
Hatha Yoga with Marguerite Griffin
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.

05.15 6:30-7:30pm
Small Fry Science
Evanston Ecology Center
2024 McCormick Blvd.
Evanston, IL
847.448.8256
www.cityofevanston.org
Parents and children age 4-6 learn about animal adaptations through experiments, activities and projects. Fee: $12.

05.15 6:30pm
A Global Warning: Understanding Climate Change
West Lobby
Field Museum
1400 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
312.665.7400
Web site
comer at fieldmuseum.org
Drought. Famine. Extinction. These are the realities we face as we witness the devastating impact climate change is having on the world and its people. Join WGN’s John Williams as he moderates a discussion with experts in geophysics, ecology and policy.

05.15 7pm
Chicago Healers: Answers to Food Allergies
Lakeview Whole Foods Market
3300 N Ashland Avenue
Chicago, Il 60657
Make a change this season and learn more about food allergies and ways to help them. ChicagoHealers.com Practitioner Dr. Martha Howard, MD, will provide insight on preventative medicine, environmental medicine and allergies. Dr. Howard is the founder of Medical Director of Wellness Associates of Chicago (www.wellnessofchicago.com).

05.15 7pm
Chicago Healers: Answers to Food Allergies
Lakeview Whole Foods Market
3300 N Ashkand Ave
Chicago, Il 60657
Make a change this season and learn more about food allergies and ways to help them. ChicagoHealers.com Practitioner Dr. Martha Howard, MD, will provide insight on preventative medicine, environmental medicine and allergies.

05.15-05.18
Rhythms of the Feminine Soul
Techny Towers
2001 Waukegan Rd
Techny, IL 60082
847.475.4848
www.cgjungcenter.org
jung at cgjungcenter.org
This retreat is geared toward women interested in taking a short time-out to nourish and restore inner balance

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