Comcast.net; Upper Des Plaines River Trail Stew- ard, Paul Klonowski,
PKlonowski@Comcast.net.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 18
Transformation 2010 Conference – 9am-3:30pm. Sponsored by Powerful You! Women’s Network, experiential event focuses on transforming profes- sionally and personally to gain clarity of purpose, build business and create momentum. Designed for entrepreneurs, business owners, conscious employees and women in transition. Keynote speaker is Sue Urda, author award-winning book, Powerful Inten- tions Everyday Gratitude. $39/members, $49 non- members, register with friend to save 10%. Tamarack Golf Club, 24032 Royal Worlington Dr, Naperville. Register at
PowerfulYou.com/Transformation2010.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19
Grandparents Guide to Teen Dating Violence – 7pm. Learn signs of abusive relationships, the effects of witnessing abuse, and how to talk to one’s grandchildren about healthy relationships. Free. Registration required. Highland Park Hospital Health & Fitness Center, 1501 Busch Pkwy, Buffalo Grove. 847-229-0292.
HPHFitness.com.
Health, Weight Loss and Fat: Surprise! It’s Not What You Think – 7-8pm. With Jerry Gore, MD. $10. Register online. The Center for Holistic Medicine, 240 Saunders Rd, Riverwoods/Deerfield. 847-236- 1701.
Holistic-Medicine.com.
It’s Owl Right: Owls of Illinois – 7pm. Steve Bailey, ornithologist with Illinois Natural History Survey and co-author of Birds of Illinois discusses behavior and identification of owls, how to look for owls, their habitats, best places locally, and a demo of his world- famous barred owl call. Free. Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Rd, Highland Park. 847-433-6901.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20
Great Pumpkin Fest – Oct 20-23. 4-8pm. Food, live music, hay rides, pumpkin carving, dancing in the streets, pumpkin regatta, and pumpkin pie contest. High- wood’s City Park at Highwood City Hall, 17 Highwood Ave, Highwood. 847-432-1924.
CityOfHighwood.com.
Aromatherapy Workshop with Swedish Covenant Hospital – 6-9pm. Enjoy seasonal raw food dinner from Cousin’s IV, then customize own blend of therapeutic-grade essential oils based on skin type and preferences. $20. Registration recommended. Cous- in’s Incredible Vitality, 3038 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago. 773-478-6868.
Events@CousinsIV.com.
Authentic Chinese Cuisine at Home – 7pm. Deer- field Public Library, 920 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield. 847-580-8950.
KKLeckner@DeerfieldLibrary.org.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21
Inversions & Back Bends: Baby Steps to Quantum Leaps – 6-9pm. Yoga expert Gabriel Halpern will present methodology to build up requisite strength, flexibility, and alignment to tackle yoga inversions and backbends without injury and with a great feel- ing afterward. Free. Avani Yoga Studio, Highland Park Hospital Health and Fitness Center,1501 Busch Pkwy, Buffalo Grove. Adam Braun, 847-419-7130.
Evanston Autumn Harvest Celebration – 6:30-9:30pm. Farmers pair up with Evanston chefs to present dishes
825 S Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest. 847-234-8380; Northbrook Sunset Foods Cooking Studio, 1127 Church St, Northbrook. 847-272-7700. Thyme@
SunsetFoods.com.
Great Pumpkin Fest – 4-8pm. Pumpkin regatta: gi- ant pumpkin flotillas and pumpkin catapult on Lake Michigan. Record-breaking pumpkin lighting and grand display of pumpkins, 6:30pm. Highwood’s City Park at Highwood City Hall, 17 Highwood Ave, Highwood. 847-432-1924.
CityOfHighwood.com.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24
Old St. Patrick’s Alternative Fair – 9am-1pm. Over 20 local businesses, artisans, job training pro- grams. Small, local and Fair Trade vendors feature products and share stories of individuals who grow or craft items for sale. Old St. Patrick’s Church, 700 W Adams, Chicago. 312-648-1021.
OldStPats.org.
Silent Movie Music – 2pm. Deerfield Public Li- brary, 920 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield. 847-580-8950.
KKLeckner@DeerfieldLibrary.org.
Raw Food Pot Luck – 3pm. Sponsored by The Palatine Raw Some Food Meet-up Group. Free. Wellspring Family Health, 339 W Palatine Rd, Palatine. 847-496-7207.
MeetUp.com/The-Palatine- RAWSome-Food-Meetup-Group.
Restorative Yoga with Jenny Kaufman – 4-6pm. Rejuvenate mind and body, let go of stress and ex-
showcasing the best of the autumn harvest. Proceeds benefit Evanston Farmers’ Market and ETHS Edible Farm Project. $80. Reservations. Now We’re Cookin’, 1601 Payne St, Evanston. 847-570-4140.
NWCookin.com.
Gong Meditation with Energy Healing – 6:30- 8pm. Bring blanket, yoga mat, pillow and water. $40. Earth & Spirit, 323 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove. 847-821-2116.
EarthAndSpiritLongGrove.com.
Raw Food 101 – 7pm. With Gwen Marzano, MS and raw foods chef. An exciting evening of green recipes and an introduction to the basics of raw vegan food preparation. Will include information on the benefits of a plant-based diet, easy dietary transitions to make for improved health, and a few easy recipes. $20, payable at sign up; bring a friend for just $10 extra. Walsh Natural Health, 2116 1/2 Central St, Evanston. 847-864-1600.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23
Breast Health for All Ages and Stages – 9-10am. See Oct 9 listing. Alternative Health Associates, 105 Townline Rd (across from The Cheese Box), Lake Geneva, WI. 847-955-0800. Info@Alterna-
tiveHealthAssociates.com.
Future Chefs “Caribbean” Cooking Class – 10:30am-1:30pm. One-pot wonders for children and parents. Hands-on class. $65/parent. Held at 2 loca- tions: Lake Forest Sunset Foods Cooking Studio,
perience calm with each pose. Free. Heaven Meets Earth Yoga, 2746 Central St, Evanston. 847-475- 1500.
HeavenMeetsEarthYoga.com.
Free Shiatsu Intro – 7-9pm. Learn fundamental techniques and philosophies of Zen Shiatsu. Free. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825 Chicago Ave, Evan- ston. 847-864-1130.
Info@ZenShiatsuChicago.org.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 25
Bring Out Your Dead Electronic Waste Recycling Campaign – Oct 25-29. All day. Pick up and recycle computers, monitors, printers and other electronic waste from local businesses. Paige Finnegan, 312- 496-6810.
PFinnegan@EOne.pro.
BaseEvanston.org.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26
Get Well and Stay Healthy Naturally – 7pm. Re- spiratory Care and Oriental Medicine. Learn about natural remedies for sinusitis, rhinitis, bronchitis and other respiratory problems. Healing Arts of Oriental Medicine, 405 Lake Cook Rd, Ste 211A, Deerfield. 847-845-4090.
OrientalMedicineArts.com.
Woman to Woman: An Evening of Wellness Part 1 – 7-8:30pm. With Linda Kramer, RN, MS. $10. Register online. The Center for Holistic Medicine, 240 Saunders Rd, Riverwoods/Deerfield. 847-236- 1701.
Holistic-Medicine.com.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27
Self-Help Reflexology – 7-8:30pm. With Elda DuPles- sis, CHC, LMT. $10. Register online. The Center for Holistic Medicine, 240 Saunders Rd, Riverwoods/ Deerfield. 847-236-1701.
Holistic-Medicine.com.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28
Compassion in Action – 7-9pm. Sacred Activism, Part One: The Realm of The soul with Andrew Harvey. Four-part series. A coherent mystical vision of the path to radical embodiment and practical vi- sion of sacred practice. $50/session, $180/4 classes. Heaven Meets Earth Yoga, 2746 Central St, Evan- ston. 847-475-1500.
HeavenMeetsEarthYoga.com.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30
Sterling Lake Clean-up Day – 10am-3pm. Volunteers needed to clean up Sterling Lake, Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve, by walking along the shore and picking up trash. Free. Van Patten Woods, Rte 173, east of Rt 41 and west of Green Bay Rd, Wadsworth. Illinois TrailKeepers’ Program Manager, Tom Eckels,
Eckelst@Comcast.net; Upper Des Plaines River Trail Steward, Paul Klonowski,
PKlonowski@Comcast.net.
Classic Monster Mash – 2pm. Deerfield Public Li- brary, 920 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield. 847-580-8950.
KKLeckner@DeerfieldLibrary.org.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31
Halloween Funfest Lake County Forest Preserve District – 2-5pm. Contest for scariest or cutest cos- tumes. Trick or treat and fun, interactive games. Inside for other games, crafts, refreshments, more. Free. Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Rd, North Chicago. 847-968-3477.
Greenbelt@LCFPD.org.
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