WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 International Day of Peace
Network at Wellness Wednesday – 4-8pm. Join Natural Awakenings and Solay Well- ness for an evening of networking and fun.
Sample massage, salt therapy, meditation, yoga, Reiki and other wellness modalities. Music, give- aways, great food and more. Bring a friend. Meet local practitioners. Free. Solay Wellness, 4819-21 Main St, Skokie. RSVP: 847-676-5571.
Choose to Be Greener, Know Your Recycling Options – 7-8:30pm. Mary Allen, Recycling and Education Director of SWANCC, will provide information and resources that focus on how each person can reduce their carbon footprint. Free. Wil- mette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette. 847-256-6935.
WilmetteLibrary.info.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
The Women’s Empowerment Forum – 8:45am-2pm. Presented by Nexus Healing Solutions. An interactive seminar for women who are contemplating, in the process of, or finalizing a divorce. Through a series of presentations given by professionals in their guests will meet new friends going through similar situa- tions and retain knowledge and strength needed to get through this challenging phase and be able to move forward with confidence, skills to obtain goals, good health and empowerment. $75/advance, $85/at door. Continental breakfast and lunch included. Trinity In- ternational University, The Waybright Center, Nyberg Executive Meeting Rm, 2065 Half Day Rd, Deerfield. To register, Nexus Healing Solutions: 847-914-0092.
Lunch & Learn Series: Bridgehouse Museum – 12pm. “How was the Chicago River reversed?” Justine Gembala returns to explain the engineering behind the reversal of the Chicago River. Free with museum admission; free/Insider Club member. Bridgehouse Museum, 376 N Michigan Ave, Chi- cago. Reservations encouraged: 312-939-0490 x 23.
Personal Breakthroughs to Total Freedom Intro Workshop – 2:30-4:30pm. With Michael Bradford. Introductory workshop designed to give those inter- ested in the weekend-long retreat a clear sense of what will take place. Michael Bradford, international intuitive healer and business consultant, will explain how his process of energy clearing works, and why it’s so effective. He will also be available for sched- uling one-on-one sessions before and after. DVDs and CDs be available for purchase. $25. Infinity Foundation, 1282 Old Skokie Rd, Ste 1, Highland Park. For reservations: 815-230-1923 or Info@
SoulServices.org.
SoulServices.org.
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Evanston Harvest Dinner – 6:30-9:30pm. Top local chefs partner with prominent Midwest sus- tainable growers to deliver the culinary event of the North Shore season. The public is invited to taste the chefs’ creations. Will benefit Friends of Evan- ston Farmers’ Market, an independent, non-profit organization of volunteers acting as advocates for the Evanston Farmers’ Markets. $75, which entitles holder to tasting meal and 2 glasses wine/beer. Ad- ditional drinks available at cash bar. Held at Now We’re Cookin’, 1601 Payne St, Evanston. More info: 847-570-4140,
NWCookin.com. Registration required:
BrownPaperTickets.com/Event/187485.
Music Imagery for Well-Being – 7-9pm. Presenter: Laura Pawuk, MM, MT-BC, CLP. Explore Music Imagery, an innovative approach weaving music and meditation to create a portal to your own powerful world of imagery. Experience the joy of revealing and deepening your relationships with your own images, discover anchors for challenging times, improve coping with stress, and expand your over- all sense of well-being. $30. Five Phase Wellness Center, 708 Main St, Evanston. Pre-register, Jenna: 847-905-0440 or
Jenna@FivePhaseWellness.com.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Autumn Equinox
Marketing for Client Retention – 1-5pm. In this CE class for LMTs, learn how to fill your book with return clients. Will discuss the myriad ways of new online mass-purchase, quantity-based coupons. Learn systems for maximum client retention as well as post-deal marketing strategies. 4 CEs for LMTs. $100. Chicago College of Healing Arts, 1622 W Devon Ave, Chicago. 773-596-5012. TheChicago
CollegeOfHealingArts.com.
Autumn Fest – 4:30-7:30pm. Celebrate the bounty of the season with crafts, games, nature walks, pony rides, hayrides, a pumpkin hunt and more. Bring non-perishable food items to donate to our second annual food drive to benefit a local food bank, or bring old bicycles in any condition to donate to Working Bikes Cooperative, a Chicago nonprofit organization. Free, but $3 tickets will be required for select activities. No pre-registration required. Park District of Highland Park, Heller Nature Cen- ter, 2821 Ridge Rd, Highland Park. 847-433-6901.
An Akashic Journey: Honoring the Autumn Equinox – 7-8:30pm. With Tracey Ostrand. In this Akashic Journey the energy and guidance of the Akashic records are used to facilitate a reconnection with our true selves and with our spirit. Through a deep guided meditation go on a journey collecting pieces of ourselves we left behind due to trauma and the temporary forgetting of who we truly are and set ourselves firmly in the here and now. After the Journey the records will assist us in answering any questions that may have arisen during the journey and to bring clarity and confirmation to what was received. $25/prepay, $30/at door. Heaven Meets Earth Yoga, 2746 Central St, Evanston. 847-475- 1500.
HeavenMeetsEarthYoga.com.
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Ancient Andean Wisdom – Sept 23-25. With Jhaimy Alvarez-Acosta. Sept 23: Evening Talk, 7-9pm. Sept 24: Healing Workshop, 1-5pm. Sept 25: Personal Healing Sessions, limited times available. A heart-centered sharing of ancient Andean wisdom in support of our personal, family and community wellness and a deepened connection and reverence for Mother Earth. Alvarez-Acosta shares his an- cestoral gift to teach us about the up-and-coming transformation of the balance between man and earth and 2012 prophecies. Experience a feeling of profound peace and acceptance for all things and be open to a deep healing. Alvarez-Acosta is part of the Andean Wisdom Teachings series through Children of the Seven Rays. $20 talk; $85 workshop. One Heart Center, 1430 Techny Rd, Northbrook. RSVP: 847-648-8955.
One-Heart.net.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
5th Annual Evanston Green Living Fes- tival – 9am-3pm. Annual green event pre- sented by the Evanston Environmental As-
sociation (EEA) and the City of Evanston. This year’s theme is “Alternative Energy: You’ve Got the Power!” Green Market will feature more than 70 exhibitors. Alternative Energy Displays including a wind turbine, solar panels, demos from energy companies, and more. Plus alternative transporta- tion, green demonstrations, environmental presenta- tions in the “big” room on the latest green topics, kids’ activities, healthy food and refreshments and secure bike parking. Free. Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd, Evanston. Evanston
GreenFest.org.
Anti-oxidants and Cosmetics – 12:30-2pm. Linda Pinkus, DC, presents a seminar focused on anti- aging, anti-oxidants and cosmetics. Light appetizers served. Big sale event during the afternoon. Free. Mark Drugs Northshore, 1020 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 140, Deerfield. RSVP: 847-419-9898. Mark-
Drugs.com.
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Xtend Barre Master Class – 1-2pm, Pilates mat class; 2-3pm, Xtend Barre. With Alicia Zabrocki. A fast-paced, 55 minute, full-body immersion that fuses dance, Pilates, and sculpting exercises at the ballet barre to give you a chiseled body fast. $20/ class. 2hotyoga, 1500 Old Deerfield Rd, Ste 7, Highland Park. Space limited, register: 847-831- yoga. Regular Xtend Barre classes starting Oct 4, for schedule:
2hotyoga.com.
Meditation Class with Bhante Sujatha – 4-5:30pm. Class of guided Loving Kindness medi- tation followed by a short talk and time for questions. Appropriate for beginners as well as experienced meditators; experience not necessary. $15. Total Body Yoga, 210 Terrace Dr, Mundelein. Pre-register: 847-266-9642 or
Help@TotalBodyYoga.com.
Pajama Yoga with Marissa Casey – 5:45-7:45pm. Ages 4-10. Kids should wear pajamas. Marissa guides children to learn how to love and care for their body and minds in order to achieve a healthy and happy lifestyle. Gentle and relaxing yoga poses along with calming breathing and visualization techniques will soothe your child before bedtime. A great way to end a tough week at school. Let us know if your child has food allergies at time of registration. $20/pre-registered by Sept 22, $25/ day of. Heaven Meets Earth Yoga, 2746 Central St, Evanston. Pre-registration required: 847-475-1500.
HeavenMeetsEarthYoga.com.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Energy Healing Gathering – 12pm. Learn how Energy Healing techniques are clearing depression, fear, pain, sadness, anger. Will be taking volunteers. Meeting will close with Guided Meditation. $20/ person. In Salt Cave of Venus Spa, 2626 Demp- ster, Park Ridge. Beata Roukis: 847-404-6417 or
Beatam06@sbcglobal.net.
Integrating Astrology & Group Past Life Regres- sion Workshop – 1:30-4:30pm. With David Birr and Susan Wisehart. Astrology combined with past life regression heightens self awareness, heals the un- conscious sabotaging patterns, and reveals your true
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