15th Annual Native Plant Sale – May 12 & 13. 9am-3pm, Sat; 10am-3pm, Sun. Prepare your wish list and visit the Lake County Forest Preserve An- nual Native Plant Sale on Mother’s Day weekend. Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 W Buckley Rd, Libertyville.
LCFPD.org.
Spring Perennial & Seedling Exchange – 9:30- 11:30am, drop off material; 12-12:30pm, pick up. Join other gardeners and share your favorite perennials at the Friends of the Oak Park Conserva- tory sponsored annual plant exchange. More info:
OakParkParks.com.
Tryon Farm 10K-50K Trail Race – 10am. Trail Running combines the joy of running with the beauty of the surrounding land and the spirit of fellowship among runners. Run or walk a trail that takes you thru ancient beech woods, farmed and conserved prairie, into shallow creeks (and over a sod roofed house). Includes kids’ race, farm food lunch, green market. Tryon Farm, 1 hour from Chicago in Michigan City, IN. More info: 917-328-1558.
TryonFarm.com.
Dr. Earth Seminar – 10-11am. Lisa Grant will pres- ent organic products from Dr. Earth and answer your questions about their uses. Free. Pesche’s Garden Center, 170 S River Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-1300.
Pesches.com.
Fair Trade Forum Wilmette – 10am-12pm. The new North Suburban Fair Trade Network will pres- ent an educational forum on the benefits of fair trade. Speakers: Nancy Jones, executive director of Chicago Fair Trade, and Pushpika Freitas, the founder and president of Marketplace: Handwork of India. Fair trade items will be on display, and fair trade coffee and chocolate served. Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette. Nancy Jones: 312-212-1760.
ChicagoFairTrade.org.
Reiki 1 Class – 10am-4pm. 8 CEs available for massage therapists through NCBTMB. With Ardath Berliant, Reiki Master/Teacher, Energy Healer & Biodynamic Craniosacral Practitioner. 874 Greenbay Rd, Ste 130, Winnetka. 847-251-5776.
Ardath.com.
ARE Holistic Fair - Chicago – 10am-4:30pm. Check out the ARE Holistic Fair and visit with a variety of Metaphysical Practitioners of angels, past life, Akashic record readings, palmistry, soul group and tarot card readings to dream interpretation, mini- art therapy sessions and much more. Sponsored by the Association for Research and Enlightenment (ARE). Sessions usually are $1/min. Edgar Cayce Holistic Center in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. More info: 847-299-6535 or
AREHeartland.com.
Tremendous Tomato Tips – 11am-12pm. Wally Schmidtke, Pesches Garden Center Manager, will cover A-Z of growing tomatoes organically. Pe- sche’s Garden Center, 170 S River Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-1300.
Pesches.com.
Greenheart Earth Olympics – 11am-4pm. A day- long “field day” for adults, kids, hipsters and the Chi- cago community. GEO includes various “events” to compete for ultimate Chicago “global citizen” brag- ging rights. Free. Wicker Park, 1425 N Damen Ave, Chicago. 312-264-1629.
CCI-Exchange.com/Geo.
Cupcakes Decorated to Order – 12-3pm. Perfect for Mother’s Day, you choose the toppings and we decorate the cupcakes for you. Whole Foods Market Evanston South, 1111 Chicago Ave, Evanston. 847-475-9492.
WholeFoodsMarket.com/ChicagoAve.
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House Celebration – 12-3pm. Celebrate 1-Year Anniversary at this special event. Raffles held for a chance to win free services. Learn about new programs and how we can help you achieve your goals as you begin or enhance your wellness path to look and feel your very best. Light refreshments. All welcome. Free. Five Phase Wellness Center, 708 Main St, Evanston. Jenna: 847-905-0440 or
Jenna@FivePhaseWellness.com.
Worm Composting Workshop at the Greenheart Earth Olympics – 2-3pm. Urban Worm Girl will conduct an hour-long workshop on indoor compost- ing, and show off red wiggler worms. Free and open to the public. Wicker Park, 1425 North Damen Ave, Chicago. 773-355-4804. More info: CCI-Exchange. com/Geo.
Free Yoga Class: Living Soundtrack Yoga – 2-3:30pm. With Scott Adelman and Rich Maisel. Original music spontaneously composed and performed live as an accompaniment to your yoga class. Must be at least 16 years of age & pres- ent ID. Avani Yoga, 1501 Busch Pkwy, Buffalo Grove.847-229-0292.
AvaniYoga.com.
Gong Meditation with Kenny Kolter – 2-3:30pm. Experience the meditation either sitting up or laying down, so bring what you need to be comfortable. $20. Total Body Yoga, 210 Terrace Dr, Mundelein. 847-266-9642.
TotalBodyYoga.com.
Leaky Bladder – 2:30-3:30pm. Join the “V” Whisperer for tips on incontinence and the treat- ment and non-invasive therapies available. Will also discuss holistic options for pelvic pain and fertility. Free. Lake County Physical Therapy Clinic, 301 E Rollins Rd, Round Lake Beach. 847-229-0140.
LakeCountyPhysicalTherapy.com.
SUNDAY, MAY 13 Mother’s Day
Honouring Our Mothers and the Mothering Principle – 10:30-11:30 am. Join us on Mother’s Day for regular Sunday service led by Rev. Carol Saunders, Founder. We will honor the whole experi- ence of motherhood. We all have mothers, and we all have some expression of the mother archetype within us. Music by “The Grateful Living,” our fabulous band. Kid’s Community (3-11). Abundant Life Unity Church meets each Sunday, 10:30 am, at the Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St, Deerfield. 847-337-3866.
AbundantLifeUnity.org.
MONDAY, MAY 14
The Blood Sugar Solution Program – 12pm. Bal- ance your blood sugar, reverse diabesity, lose weight, and feel great in just 12 wks with Feed Your Mind Wellness’ Blood Sugar Solution Program. Based on the #1 New York Times bestseller, The Blood Sugar Solution by Dr. Mark Hyman. Program offers individuals step-by-step guidance and resources. Led by Sandra Scheinbaum, Ph.D, founder of Feed Your Mind Wellness, along with a team of trained medical and wellness professionals. North Suburban Wellness Center, 1732 First St, Highland Park. Advanced registration required: 847-604- 2752 or
DrSandi@FeedYourMindWellness.com. FeedYourMindWellness.
Holistic Therapy for Soul and Body Event – May 14 & 21. 12-6pm. 25-min session for $20 for a choice of angel reading or NLP therapy by Natalia Remmy, certified practitioner in angel healing, holistic therapy of NLP, Matrix Energetics, and spiritual counsel- ing. Founder and teacher of Healing Arts School
www.NAChicagoNorth.com
“The Gift”. Angel reading: answers and guidance channeled from angelic realm through archangel oracle cards. Holistic therapy of NLP: solving emo- tion issues and life situation challenges by insightful changes on the subtle level of your subconscious mind and higher self desires. Energee Center, 349 S Barrington Rd, Wauconda. 847-220-4547.
Wineology: Foundations of Wine – 7-9pm. Sip your way through the world of wine, and let resident wine expert educate you on all things grape. Learn about grape growing methods, wine making tech- niques, and how these affect the taste of wine. All participants must be 21+. $25 ($40 for two-part series; second session on June 11, “Foundations of Food and Wine Pairing”). Whole Foods Lincoln Park, 1550 N Kingsbury St, Chicago. Registration required, 312-587-0648.
TUESDAY, MAY 15 Int’l Conscientious Objectors Day
Free Supplement Consultation with Dr. Alla Arutcheva – Also May 22. 5-7pm. Dr. Alla Arutcheva will offer her services to advise clients on supplements that can relieve physical imbalances. Free. Antalee Wellness Center & Spa, 1834-36 Glen- view Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130.
Antalee.com.
Foresight Green Drinks – 5:30-8:30pm. Topic: Redefining Refuse: Toward a Zero Waste Chicago. Explore three different efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle. Panelists: John Edel, Director of The Plant; Libby Allen Augustine, manager of the Chicago Waste to Profit Network; Chris Sauvé, City Program Director – Recycling. 21+. $9/general admission, $5.50/students/low-income, $20/Friends of Foresight Donation. Jefferson Tap & Grill, 325 N Jefferson St, 2nd Fl, Chicago. 773-271-1990. Pre-registration required:
12MayGreenDrinks.eventbrite.com.
What is Oriental Medicine & How Does It Help? – 6:30pm. Presenter Dr. Ryan Lombardo, Well- ness Director at Evanston’s Five Phase Wellness Center. You’ve heard of acupuncture, but what about cupping, guasha, tui na, Tai chi, and qigong? There are even more aspects of Oriental Medicine including medicinal herbalism, nutrition, lifestyle, exercise and meditation. Learn how these modali- ties combine to create a complete healthcare system that prevents illness and promotes longevity. Free. Whole Foods Market, 1111 Chicago Ave, Evanston. Pre-registration recommended, space limited, Jenna: 847-905-0440 or
Jenna@FivePhaseWellness.com.
On the Trail of the Elusive Kirtland’s Warbler – 7pm. Louise Clemency of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will fill us in on this rare and endangered bird found only in parts of Michigan, Wisconsin and Canada’s Ontario Province. Learn about its greatest threats and the recovery plan that will hopefully insure this beautiful bird’s continued existence. Sponsored by Lake County Audubon. Heller Nature Center, 821 Ridge Rd, Highland Park. 847-433-6901.
Finding Your Way in a Wild New World – 7-8:30pm. Using Martha Beck’s new book, Find- ing Your Way in a Wild New World, Martha Beck Certified Life Coach Melissa Heisler will guide you to find out how you got to where you are now and what you should do next with clear, concrete instructions on tapping into the deep, wordless knowledge you carry in your body and soul. The Lighthouse Emotional Wellness Center, 121 S Wilke Rd, Ste 500, Arlington Heights. 847-253-9769.
LighthouseEmotionalWellness.com.
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