Chicago, are farm customers and enthusiastic supporters of the “Eat local” philosophy. The event benefits the Evanston Farmers’ Market and the Evanston Township High School student garden. Now We’re Cookin’ is a culinary center promoting educa-
tion and entrepreneurship. In its demonstration kitchen, Culi- nary Director Mary McMahon and her team of chefs conduct cooking classes and host private parties and events, as well as corporate meetings. Commercial kitchens are rented to small culinary enterprises, enabling them to start or grow their busi- nesses with support from the facility staff.
Cost: $80/person before October 1, $100 after. Location: Now We’re Cookin’, 1601 Payne Street, Evanston. For more information and to reserve a seat, call 847-570-4140 or visit
NWCookin.com.
Free Wellness Classes Available at Healing Arts
Flu and colds can be prevented naturally by enhancing the immune system. Starting in September at their Deerfield wellness center, Healing Arts of Oriental Medicine is offer- ing free educational sessions on fall and winter healthcare and staying healthy through the holidays. The classes meet every other Tuesday through December, and include a healthy snack. Classes are taught by owner and licensed Acupuncturist
T Anatoliy Pak
Anatoliy Pak and experts Haron Armstrong and Saul Passman. September and October topics include preventing cold and flu naturally; enhancing the immune system; a workout plan that protects against lower back injury; and respiratory care. Holiday wellness classes are scheduled for November and December. Healing Arts of Oriental Medicine is a wellness studio for
restoring health and well-being through acupuncture, massage, nutrition, exercise and education. “We believe education and personal responsibility are the keys to achieving and maintain- ing natural health,” states Pak. “Through our lecture series and demonstrations, we will empower you to take control over your own health by sharing with you knowledge of different ways to restore and maintain your health and to better understand your own body’s needs.”
Cost: All events are free, but a $10 refundable deposit is required to reserve a spot (attendance is required for refund). Bring a guest and receive a free gift. Location: 405 Lake Cook Road, Ste. A211, Deerfield. For more information and to register, call 847-845-4090 or visit
OrientalMedicineArts.com. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.
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he fall and winter months need not be synonymous with illness.
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