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All levels welcome. Temple of Kriya Yoga, 2414
N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago. 773-342-4600. Yoga
Kriya.org.
Living A New Earth: Eckhart Tolle Group – 7:30-
9pm. 1st Wed. With Maggie Wilkins. Investigate,
learn, and live in harmony with the balance of the
ego/mind and the essence of who we are, our Authentic
Self. Each class will focus on one of these
specific areas so that we can practice within the
group to live this learning it in our everyday life.
$20. Solay Wellness, 4819 W Main St, Skokie. To
register, One Heart, Inc: 847-648-8955. Teachings@
One-Heart.net. SolayWellness.com.
In One Ear, Hosted by Pete Wolf: Open Mic for
Poetry & Music – 9:30pm, sign up; 10pm, show.
Share music and poetry in the presence of enthusiastic
peers. Since 1988, the 2nd longest running
open-mic venue in Chicago history, having just
celebrated its 18th anniversary. The Heartland Café,
7000 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago. 773-465-8005.
HeartlandCafe.com.
thursday
Hatha Yoga Fall Semester Classes – Lake County’s
most beautiful yoga studio, celebrating our 10th
year. New student discounts. Studio Lotus, 150 E
Cook Ave, Libertyville. 847-549-7443. WellBody-
Mind.com.
Hatha Yoga Classes – Oct 27-Dec 8. (No class Nov
24). 8:30-9:30am. See Tues description. $60/6-wk
session (Tues or Thurs). Chapel of New Thought,
349 S Barrington Rd, Ste 1, Wauconda. Pre-register,
Renee: 847-370-5835, Renee@YogaAndMore.net.
Storytime with The Storybook Mom – 10:30-
11:15am. 1st Thurs. With Nili Yelin, The Storybook
Mom. Free. BookMarket at Hangar One, 2651 Navy
Blvd, Glenview. 847-849-3272. StorybookMom.
com.
More Than Referrals Networking Group – 12:30-
2pm. 1st & 3rd Thurs. Networking group is looking
for professionals to join us. Drop-in visitors welcome.
Emmett’s Tavern & Brewing Company, 110
N Brockway St, Palatine. Jill May: 847-903-3126
or JillMay123@gmail.com.
Hatha Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. With hatha yoga
teacher Lori Punko. Core Pilates, 742 Sheridan Rd,
Highwood. For pricing & to pre-register: 847-432-
1000. CorePilates.me.
12 Spiritual Gateways to Spiritual Empowerment
– 7pm. There are 12 spiritual powers located
in our bodies. Rev Patty Pipia will teach the Power,
the location and the Disciple each spiritual center
A green way to read.
represents. Caterina Pellegrino will open up and help
stimulate each power to be more fully activated and
functioning in your body. This will help you on your
spiritual journey to a greater experience of enlightenment.
12-wk course. Do not have to attend all 12
courses. $40/session, $25/manual. Chapel of New
Thought, 349 S Barrington Rd, Ste 1, Wauconda.
Register: 847-816-3744.
Guided Relaxation Sessions – 7-8pm or 8-9pm. See
Tues listing. Midwest Sleep Institute, 731 S Illinois
Rt 21, Ste 120, Gurnee. Pre-register: 847-282-4421.
Zen Meditation – 7-8pm. The Chicago/North
Shore Zen Community is a part of the Chicago Zen
Community which is an association of Chicagoland
groups practicing Zen Buddhism in the Rinzai
tradition. Meditate, study the Zen teachings and
support one another along this path of wisdom and
compassion. NOT affiliated with the Park District
of Highland Park. $10 suggested. Heller Nature
Center, 2821 Ridge Rd, Highland Park. RSVP:
NorthShoreZen@yahoo.com.
Viridian Green Energy Opportunity – 7:30pm.
Green business opportunities. Earn an income and
make a difference. Space limited. Living Green Now,
425 Huehl, Ste 19A, Northbrook. RSVP: 847-282-
0031. LivingGreenNow.biz.
Oneness Blessing – 7:30-9pm. A group meditation
and blessing, connecting to wholeness, love,
peace and the oneness of life. Free, love donations
accepted. Be Optimal Holistic Health Center, 1249
Waukegan Rd, Glenview. 847-486-8000.
friday
Hatha Yoga Fall Semester Classes – Lake County’s
most beautiful yoga studio, celebrating our 10th
year. New student discounts. Studio Lotus, 150 E
Cook Ave, Libertyville. 847-549-7443. WellBody-
Mind.com.
Mix Morning Yoga – 8-9:30am. Start your day with
adventure, energy, vibrancy and a sweet underlying
calm. Different each week. Beg-Int level. $12.
Chicago College of Healing Arts, 1622 W Devon
Ave, Chicago. Details: 773-596-5012 or Chicago-
CollegeOfHealingArts@gmail.com.
Reiki & Reflexology Sessions – 2-7pm, Fri & Sat.
Available with experienced therapists. Ask for Janet
or Julie. Libertyville Massage Therapy Clinic, 128
Newberry Ave, Libertyville. 847-680-0077. LibertyvilleMassage.com.
Community Campfire Friday Nights – 7-9pm.
Experience nature at night. Gather around the fire
42 Chicago North & North Shore www.NAChicagoNorth.com
with family and friends. Activities may include
drumming, singing, storytelling, nature sounds,
crafts and always marshmallow roasting. Bring a
blanket or chair. Free. Greenbelt Forest Preserve,
Shelter D, off Green Bay Rd near 137, N Chicago.
LCFPD.org.
Astronomy Nights – 7:30pm, business meeting;
8:30pm, indoor presentation; 9:30pm, viewing if
skies clear. 3rd Fri except Dec. The Lake County
Astronomical Society. Public always welcome.
Free. Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W Brandenburg
Rd, Ingleside. FriendsOfVoloBog.org.
LCAS-Astronomy.org.
saturday
French Market – Thru Oct. 8am-1pm. Offers a
variety of traditional farmers’ market goods, like
fruits, vegetables, flowers, cheeses, meats and breads
from local and regional vendors. Wilmette Metra
Station Parking Lot, Wilmette
Hubbard Dianetics Seminar – 9am-9pm, Sat &
9am-7pm, Sun. Two-day seminar. Meet people like
yourself who are ready to tackle what is holding
you back in life. Learn to apply the techniques of
Dianetics through discussion and demonstrations,
and watch a film detailing every aspect of Dianetics
procedure. $100 includes materials. Hubbard Dianetics
Foundation, 3011 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago.
773-348-7456.
Women’s Walk to Run Group – 9:30-10:30am.
Learn how to slowly advance from walking to running.
If want to walk or already run and would like
to find a partner, please join us as there are groups
of women who do both. Free. Healthy Inspirations,
1117 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg. 847-923-5239 or
Info@InspireYouHealthy.com.
Beginning Yang Style Tai Chi – 11am. With Glen
Gottner. Learn beginning Yang Style Tai chi. Tai chi
is known to help those who practice it with stress
reduction, balance and flexibility. $65/monthly.
Vital Points Therapy, 150 E Cook St, Libertyville.
More info: 847-281-9999. VitalPointsTherapy.com.
Reiki & Reflexology Sessions – 2-7pm. See Fri
listing. Libertyville Massage Therapy Clinic,
128 Newberry Ave, Libertyville. 847-680-0077.
LibertyvilleMassage.com.
Acupuncture Appointments – 3-6pm. With a state
licensed acupuncturist who specializes in Chinese
medicine and pain relief. Libertyville Massage
Therapy Clinic, 128 Newberry Ave, Libertyville.
847-680-0077. LibertyvilleMassage.com.
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