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17 things to do on 8/2/2008

07.18-08.03
Craniosacral Foundational Workshop
Equilibrium Energy + Education
47 W. Polk St., No. M-5
Chicago
312.786.1882
www.equilibrium-e3.com
info at equilibrium-e3.com
Basics of craniosacral therapy with Sara Johnston. Three-day workshop for both bodyworkers and non-therapists. $275. Please call for details, registration required.

Every Saturday 2-5pm
Saturday Summer Drum Circle
Ohio Street/Navy Pier Beach
Chicago, IL
312.953.9090
myspace.com/saturdaycircle
saturdaycircle at EcologyFund.net
The purpose of Saturday Circle is to join together in rhythm. Bring drums, shakers, harmonicas, or simply your dancing barefeet!

07.31-08.03 9am-5:30pm
Introduction to Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral BioDynamics of Evanston
725 Washington
Evanston IL
847.328.8433
www.craniosacralevanston.com
info at craniosacralevanston.com
28 CEUs. Foundation principles, anatomy, working w/ perceptual levels (Fluid Body, Primary Respiration, Dynamic Stillness), and embryology (midlines, heart development).

08.01-08.03
Tour of Elk Grove
Elk Grove Blvd & Ridge, Elk Grove Village, IL
773.868.3010
www.tourofelkgrove.com
mail at chicagoevents.com
3rd annual cycling event features 15 pro/am races on the streets of Elk Grove. Total prize money of $225,000 makes it richest professional cycling purse in the world. Also includes community events.

08.02 10am-12:30pm
Being a Chef: Ethnic Paris- French Cooking Class
Alliance Française de Chicago
810 North Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312.377.1070
Web site
info at af-chicago.org
$75 Members; $85 Non-Members. For generations, chefs from former French colonies have come to Paris and cooked the foods that they loved at home. The international comfort foods we prepare together will become your favorites as well. Recipes: Green Papaya salad; Shrimp with Chinese spices; Tunisian Lamb; Banana tart.

08.02 10am-8pm
Widening the Circle Benefit Concert
Echo Valley Farm, E 14604 County Road F, Ontario, Wis.
608.337.4871
www.echovalleyhope.org
info at echovalleyhope.org
Widening the Circle disaster relief benefit concert featuring folk, jazz, country, rock and Irish music played on an outdoor professional stage in a natural hillside amphitheater. Bring folding chairs to enjoy Subvocal, Driftless Jazz Collaborative, Synister Dane, Kris Adams and more. Organic food and sustainable living discussions/demonstrations available.

08.02 10am-5pm
Level Two Reiki
Equilibrium Energy + Education
Dearborn Station
47 W. Polk St., Suite M-5
Chicago
312.786.1882
www.equilibrium-e3.com
info at equilibrium-e3.com
Advanced techniques and practitioner level certfication with Bernadette Doran, RMT. Prerequisite: Level One training. $300. Registration required.

08.02 1pm
Global Warming
Trailside Museum
738 Thatcher Ave.
River Forest, IL
708.366.6530
www.fpdcc.com
Learn about global warming, ask questions, get answers and solutions. For adults; free; register at 708-366-6530.

08.02 1pm
Global Warming
Trailside Museum
738 Thatcher Ave.
River Forest, IL
708.366.6530
Learn about global warming, why it is happening, and what we can do about it. Presenter Kent Taylor has been trained by Al Gore and “The Climate Project”. He will show updated information from the”An Inconvenient Truth” slide show, and will answer your questions. Free, adult program. Please register.

08.02 9am
Medical Qigong for Health, Disease Prevention
Unity in Chicago 1925 W. Thome Ave. Chicago
312.643.0452
www.drwch.com
info at drwch.com
$15 fundamentals qigong/medical qigong
Do qigong. Rapid healthy weight loss. Research:Increase sex hormones, anti-aging enzyme, immunity, energy,memory. Cancer remissions

08.02 11am-2pm
Acroyoga Flying & Inversions! with Susan and Becca
Nature Yoga - Wicker Park
2021 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622
www.natureyoga.com
becca at acroyoga.org
INVERT, INVOLVE, EMPOWER
A playful, safe, supportive environment will empower the whole room to be upside down! No inversion experience needed. Opening through partner asana, and thai massage we will then fly and share inverted massage

08.02 1-4pm
Medical Qigong: Practical techniques and exercises for physical and emotional health
Yoga Now 742 N. LaSalle Chicago
312.643.0452
www.drwch.com
info at drwch.com
First time in Chicago! Dr. Wang, Medical Qigong Master - knows over 200 kinds.
Medical qigong uses massage, movements, thought and acupressure points to maximize your health. Qigong for overall health, health of specific organs, end acute pain. Protect and heal your liver by releasing anger and resentment. Qigong for other emotions.
$60

08.02-08.03 9am-5:30pm
Kaballah Tree of Life Overview
Oak Park, IL
708.715.5705
leflowers at yahoo.com
Kaballist, Lillian Flowers, explores the energetics of the Tree of Life. Class is experiential. Call for interview and details. 708-715-5705

08.02-08.03 11am-6pm
Veggie Fest 2008
On the grounds of
Science of Spirituality Meditation Center 4S 175 N Naperville-Wheaton Rd., Naperville, IL 60563
630.955.1200
veggiefestchicagoland.org
info at sos.org
FREE ADMISSION. 25 Health Talks by International MDs, 25 Food Demos, 60 Vendors/Restaurants, 8 Health Screening Booths, Live Music Children’s Program - Family Event. Go to our website and register for our 12 Free Hourly Drawings.

08.02-08.03 10-4am
Thrive Acupuncture Hosts Two Days of Free Acupuncture
Andersonville
5245 N. Clark St. Chicago, 60640
773.793.7392
thriveacupuncture.net
nicholas at thriveacupuncture.net
Thrive Acupuncture of Andersonville is having an open house during Andersonville’s Sidewalk Sale. Come upstairs to cool off and chill out in our group acupuncture setting. FREE TREATMENTS are 30 min. and provided by Licensed Acupuncturists Nicholas Dotson and Shelbi Bailor. Call to save your space!

Saturdays 10-11:30am
Astrology from the Beginning (Astrology Level I)
Temple of Kriya Yoga
2414 N Kedzie Blvd
Chicago, IL 60647
773.342.4600
www.yogakriya.org
kriya at yogakriya.org
Learn the language of the stars! Introduction to the basic principles of astrology including a careful explanation of the planets, signs, houses and aspects. Learn how the chart can be analyzed. Develop insight into the areas of personality, finance, health, career, romance and marriage. Cost: $125 Teacher: Chuck Fullar

Saturdays 12-1:30pm
Predict the Future (Astrology Level II)
Temple of Kriya Yoga
2414 N Kedzie Blvd
Chicago, IL 60647
773.342.4600
www.yogakriya.org
kriya at yogakriya.org
For those who wish to learn more about the art of astrological prediction. 8 wks $125 Teacher: Chuck Fuller

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