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– Event sponsored in part by Natural Awakenings Magazine Chicago North & North Shore.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Storytime with The Storybook Mom – 10:30- 11:15am. “Cool for School.” Back to school stories for kids of all ages. With Nili Yelin, The Storybook Mom. Free. BookMarket at Hangar One, 2651 Navy Blvd, Glenview. 847-849-3272.
StorybookMom.com.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Remember to Register To Learn Infant/Child CPR – In-home class. Renee Smith: 402-320-8695.
BlueWaveBaby@gmail.com.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Intentional Weight Loss: Choose to Succeed – 2-4pm. With Leslie Chiappetti,
C.Ht. Release hidden blocks and open the hidden pathway to weight loss success and momentum. Set your own intention with a cleansing guided meditation and open dialogue. $40. The Way To Optimal Health Wellness Center, 1448 Techny Rd, Riverpark Offices, Northbrook. Register: 708-557-0024.
LeslieChiappetti.com.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Hiking Meditation – All day. Simply walking in nature and being present to the moment while feeling the ground, being in contact with the breath and listening to the sound of the wind can bring us in deep contact with our natural state of joy and harmony. Inner Metamorphosis University, Rogers Park, 1418 W Howard St, Chicago. Register: 773- 262-1468.
Lifesurfing.org.
Restorative Reiki Yoga with Tracey Ostrand – 5:30-7pm. A new kind of Restorative Yoga class that adds the relaxing and healing power of Reiki. Be lead through classic restorative yoga poses while receive hands-on Reiki. The body is fully supported in each pose. Appropriate for Parkinson’s, Chronic Fatigue, and cancer patients, etc. The combina- tion of Reiki and restorative poses combine for a powerful night of healing and ultimate relaxation. $25/pre-register; $30/day of. Heaven Meets Earth Yoga, 2746 Central St, Evanston. 847-475-1500.
HeavenMeetsEarthYoga.com.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Labor Day
Free Yoga Experience – 7-8pm. Free yoga class all week long: Mon, Wed & Sat. V-Tone Fitness, 1550 W Jarvis Ave, Chicago. 312-929-3125. VTone
Fitness.com.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
Longevity in Practice: 2 CEs – 6-8pm. 2 free CEs for LMTs. Come listen to the many ways you can save your hands, body and mind to prolong your massage or bodywork career. Each month we will introduce you to different self care, marketing ideas
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and other tools to help you increase your productiv- ity and care for yourself. Free. Chicago College of Healing Arts, 1622 W Devon Ave, Chicago. 773- 596-5012.
TheChicagoCollegeOfHealingArts.com.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Exploring Gluten-Free Options – 6:30pm. Pre- senter: Mindy Hahn, LDN. A discussion on gluten- free food alternatives. Learn how to decipher the labels to choose the best options for you. Includes a number of gluten-free recipes to take home and a demonstration with a taste sampling. Free. Five Phase Wellness Center, 708 Main St, Evanston. Pre-register, Jenna: 847-905-0440 or Jenna@
FivePhaseWellness.com.
Information Session – 7pm. For our Hatha Yoga Teacher Certification Program today. Classes begin Sept 24. Open to all levels. Highly qualified instruc- tors. In-depth teachings. RYT 200. Temple of Kriya Yoga, 2414 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago. 773-342-4600.
YogaKriya.org.
Introduction to Wellness – 7-8pm. Interactive workshop explores the nature and meaning of wellness by looking at how wellness can impact almost every aspect your life. Learn what changes can make in own life to increase overall wellness; look at overcoming the obstacles of and creating strategies for healthy behavior change. Free. Whole Foods Market Deerfield, 760 Waukegan Rd, Deer- field. Pre-register: 847-444-1900 or Cheri.Endler@
WholeFoods.com.
Introduction to Structural Therapy: 2 CEs – Sept 7 or Sept 20. 7-9pm. Learn about the techniques of Structural Therapy and how to apply them. Get an intro to this deep tissue assessment and technique. Free. Chicago College of Healing Arts, 1622 W Devon Ave, Chicago. 773-596-5012. TheChicago-
CollegeOfHealingArts.com.
Open House – 7-9pm. Join us on a discovery in Herbal Medicine, Massage Therapy, Structural Therapy and holistic healing. Hear the Founder of the school, Althea Northage-Orr speak about the future of Herbal Medicine and get a mini herbal consult. Enjoy a massage or Structural Therapy tune-up and learn about other healing arts programs at the college. Free. Chicago College of Healing Arts, 1622 W Devon Ave, Chicago. 773-596-5012.
TheChicagoCollegeOfHealingArts.com.
HeartCentered Connections – 7:30-8:30pm. If first time attending, arrive at 7pm. Learn how to reduce stress, improve all your relationships, experience more peace and inner balance, and more. Offered free as part of Inner Balance’s commitment to help create a community of people who want to connect with themselves and each other in healing, helping and fun ways. Inner Balance, 350 Pfingsten Rd, Northbrook. Space limited; RSVP: 847-914-0560.
InnerBalanceNow.com.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Lunch & Learn Series: Bridgehouse Museum – 12pm. “How do bridge tenders operate Chicago’s movable bridges?” Darryl Rouse reveals the details of lifting Chicago’s world-famous bridges out of the way of boats navigating the river to and from
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Lake Michigan. Free with museum admission; free/ Insider Club member. Bridgehouse Museum, 376 N Michigan Ave, Chicago. Reservations encouraged: 312-939-0490 x 23.
Meet the Artists Evening – 6-8pm. Come and meet the 33 LOCAL Artists that make up Wise Women Gallery and Gifts. Free. Wise Women Gallery and Gifts, 91 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich. WiseWomen
GalleryAndGifts.com.
Opening Reception of Dr. Elana Ashley’s Art Exhibit – 6-8pm. On display Sept 6-31. Original paintings, ceramics, multi-media sculpture, fiber art and jewelry. Enjoy talking with the artist and view- ing Ashley’s original artwork throughout the Library. Meet Ashley’s educational colleague, Spokespuppet Spunkunio Splunkey®, who will join her in talking about Creativity and the Arts. Network over ap- petizers & desserts provided by local restaurants. Free. The Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Ln, Northbrook.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Flower Essences for Mastering Change – 7pm. A rare chance to hear an expert speak about ways to use flower essences to successfully move through the changes in your life. Cynthia Athina Kemp Scherer, founder of Desert Alchemy Flower Essences, author of The Alchemy of the Desert and internationally known speaker will show how plants of the desert are masters at adapting. Their flower essences can help us gracefully change with calmness and acceptance as reordering takes place around us. Explore differ- ent aspects of change and desert flower essences that will help you remain true to your purpose yet evolve as you are intended. $20, limited space. Walsh Natural Health, 2116 1/2 Central St Evanston. Pre- register: 847-864-1600.
WalshNatural.com.
The Enneagram: Window to your Soul Intro – 7-9pm. With Rosemary Hurwitz. An overview of the Enneagram and nine types, take the Ennegram test to see which is your type. Note: your personal Enneagram written and reading will be received at 2nd part of workshop on Sept 11. $20, $15/ registered by Sept 8. Heaven Meets Earth Yoga, 2746 Central St, Evanston. 847-475-1500. Heaven
MeetsEarthYoga.com.
Sara Hickman Appearing at Heartland Cafe – 8pm. Sara Hickman’s new projectBest of Times to feature Willie Nelson, Robert Earl Keen, Rhett Miller and more. Texas Luminaries Pay Tribute to Hickman with This New 38-Track Compilation to Benefit Theatre Action Project (TAP). Heartland Cafe, 7000 N Glenwood, Chicago.
HeartlandCafe.com.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Beekeeping – 10-11:30am. Ages 6-adult. Put on a bee suit to get a look inside a beehive and taste some honey. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All participants must wear closed shoes and long socks. $6. Park District of Highland Park, Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Rd, Highland Park. Pre- register: 847-433-6901.
Thinking About Healthy Aging – 10am-5pm. Seniors obtain a screening of cognition and hearing. A licensed speech-language pathologist reviews results and present community resources. Free. Payne Wellness Center, 830 E Higgins Rd, Ste 111Z, Schaumburg. 847-275-8517. PayneWellnessCenter.
abmp.com.
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