CHICAGO’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 1

Full Moon – Sturgeon Supermoon Lammas, Lughnasadh (Wiccan) National Night Out – 4:30-7:30pm. Celebrate Forest Preserve District of Will County police officers and officers from other eastern Will County police agencies. See emergency vehicles up close, participate in fun activities and get some free eats. Free. Monee Reservoir, 27341 S Ridgeland Ave, Monee. ReconnectWithNature.org

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2

Magical Monarchs – 12-4pm. Learn all about monarchs by visiting different activity stations. Stop at the monarch enclosure to talk with a naturalist about how we raise and tag monarchs at the nature center, and more. Free. Plum Creek Nature Center, 27064 S Dutton Rd, Beecher. ReconnectWithNature.org

Green Drinks McHenry County – 5-7pm. 1st Wed. Chicago Region Trees Initiative with Trinity Pierce, Stewardship Manager, Chicago Region Trees Initiative, based out of The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois. In-person & Zoom. Duke’s Alehouse & Kitchen, 110 N Main St, Crystal Lake. GreenDrinks.org/IL/Crystal%20Lake

Tarot Reading Class – Wednesdays, Aug 2-Sept 6. 7-9:30pm. With Andre. $300/6wk series. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3

Group Yoga: Stress Relief for Mind, Body & Soul – 9-10am. With Aimee Forsberg Ottosen, 1st & 3rd Thurs. Group Viniyoga classes, which relieve stress on every level. Will use movement, breath, guided meditation, and other yoga tools to feel ease, to feel better, and to gain new perspectives. Free for those new to CHI or new to Aimee; $20/person. Center for Healing and Integration, 700 E Ogden, Ste 304, Westmont. 630-828-2953. CenterForHealingAndIntegration.janeapp.com/#/discipline/11/ treatment/97

Webinar: Birding in the Preserves –7-8pm. Learn birds and birding from home on this virtual hike through one of the District’s preserves. Each month a different preserve is highlighted. Free. Zoom. Registration required by Aug. 2: 708-946-2216 or ReconnectWithNature.org

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4

Cupping Part Two: Silicone Moving Cups – 10am-5pm. Silicone Moving Cups are a versatile and natural extension of the therapist’s hands. This class will review silicone moving cup methods and protocols for soft tissue dysfunction of the neck, shoulder, hip and scars. 6 CEs. $150. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 818 Lake St, Evanston. 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org

Fun & Food Trucks – 5-8pm. Come eat eclectic local foods in the preserve while having a blast participating in a variety of activities. Includes live music, outdoor lawn games, giveaways and a bounce house for the kids. Also Smokin’ Z BBQ, Auntie Anne’s pretzels and Lil Deb’s serving delicious food. Free. Hickory Creek, 10537 W La Porte Rd, Mokena. ReconnectWithNature.org

Destination Asia Festival – Aug 4-6. 5:308:30pm, Fri; 9:30am-4:30pm, Sat & Sun. This fun-filled festival will immerse guests in celebrating the diverse cultures of Asia through music, dance, food and more. Includes cultural performances and demonstrations, a bonsai exhibit, shopping and art vendors, and food trucks. Included with timed-entry admission. The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle. 630-9680074. Register: MortonArb.org

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5

Okuden Reiki Level 2 – 9am-5pm. The prerequisite course, Shoden Reiki Level 1, taught you the foundations of reiki and how to incorporate them into your everyday life and acupuncture practice. In Okuden Reiki Level 2, we deepen our understanding. Learn how to develop a professional treatment practice from these teachings and how to send absentee healings. $375, Early bird $300. Calandra Center for Health and Wellness, 830 E Higgins Rd, Unit 116, Schaumburg. 312-796-3965. CalandraAcupuncture.com

ONLINE: Holy Fire Reiki Level I/II – Aug 5-6. 9am-5pm. In this 2-day online class, students have placed within them Holy Fire Reiki energy. By class end they will be able to perform reiki on themselves and others and will be able to send it distantly to friends and family. Level I/II of any reiki lineage for humans is a requirement for our Animal Reiki Level I/II class on Aug19-20. This class fulfills that requirement. $495 for the weekend. EnergyGirl2020.com/reiki-classes. Shoshin Shiatsu – Aug 5-6. 10am-5pm. Shoshin Shiatsu or “Beginners Mind” shiatsu, is a traditional combination of classical shiatsu and Thai massage using tsubo stimulation and meridian stretching. In this hands-on class, experience: breath meditation, hara engagement, tsubo point combinations and paired meridian stretches. 12 CEs. $300. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 818 Lake St, Evanston. 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org

Monthly Meditation Spa – 2:30-3:30pm. Drawing from an extensive repertoire of practices, Jenni Anne Antonicic will guide you through experiences to leave you calmly grounded and refreshed. Comfort and relaxation prioritized, setting the stage for insight and healing. Mats and props provided. $25/person. Center for Healing and Integration, 700 E Ogden, Ste 304, Westmont. 630-828-2953. CenterForHealingAndIntegration.janeapp.com/#/discipline/11/ treatment/97

Archangels & Crystals of Clairsentience – 2-4pm. Crystals are natural angel receivers. Crystals amplify your ability to hear, see and feel your angels’ loving presence. When your angels speak to you through your physical and emotional feelings this is known as clairsentience. Discover the Archangels and the crystals that empower your clairsentience channel to stay attuned to your angels’ pain-relieving love. $55. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6

Hiroshima Day

Sound Healing – 1-2pm. Relax in our serene space and experience the healing benefits of soothing sounds. Monika plays crystal bowls, chimes and gongs for restoring balance to the mind, body and soul. $30/person. Center for Healing and Integration, 700 E Ogden, Ste 304, Westmont. 630-828-2953. CenterForHealingAndIntegration.janeapp. com/#/discipline/11/treatment/97

MONDAY, AUGUST 7

Women’s Health Check Screening –9am-5pm. By appt. Thermography by Northwest Medical Screening. Landmark Conway Farms, 100 S Saunders Rd, Ste 150, Lake Forest. 224-600-3216. NWMedicalScreening.com

ONLINE: Seven Karma Codes – 7-9pm. Suzy Singh, author of 7 Karma Codes, explains the 7 secret codes that underpin the operation of karmic law. Explore how karma is created, manifests in your life, is perpetuated and dissolved. Learn why things happen and what can be done to transform your life. $35, $30/10 days advance. Zoom and will also be recorded for later viewing. InfinityFoundation.org

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8

Green Drinks Libertyville – 6pm. 2nd Tues. Cafe Pomigliano, 13860 Rockland Rd, Green Oaks. More info: Facebook.com/ greendrinkslibertyville

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9

Int’l Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

Nagazaki Day

Taste of Ravinia – 7am-1pm, farmers market; 2-8pm, festival. The inaugural Taste of Ravinia, featuring food, live music, entertainment, local vendors and family-focused activities. Admission free. Jens Jensen Park and along nearby Dean Ave, Ravinia District of Highland Park. RaviniaFarmersMarket.org

Seasonal Eating and Intermittent Fasting – 5:30-7pm. Intermittent Fasting is a very popular way to lose weight, control portions and help metabolize the digestive system. Join Practitioner Jennifer to explore the different types of fasting and learn about seasonal eating (eat foods that are in season only) for a healthier, more natural eating habit the GAIA way. $25. Philosopher’s Stone Apothecary, 160 W Campbell St, Arlington Heights. 224-735-2355. PhilosophersStoneApothecary.com

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10

World Lion Day

Midwest Women’s Herbal: Free Virtual Community Conversation – 6:30pm. With psilocybin researcher and author Katherine MacLean. We will discuss her newly released memoir, Midnight Water, and her upcoming appearance at Mycelium Mysteries: Women’s Mushroom Conference (Sept 22-24). Register: HerbWomenClassroom.podia.com

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

World Elephant Day

Harmonic Healing: Trauma Release through Yoga & Sound – 1-3pm. With Ruth Day. Join us for a transformative 2-part workshop that delves deep into the healing power of yoga and sound. In the first section, immerse yourself in a dynamic and accessible Trauma Releasing Yoga practice designed for individuals of all levels. Following the empowering physical practice, enter a realm of profound restoration in the second section. Experience the soothing vibrations of sound healing, expertly curated to ad- dress specific areas of tension and enhance overall well-being. $50/person. Center for Healing and Integration, 700 E Ogden, Ste 304, Westmont. 630-828-2953. CenterForHealingAndIntegration.janeapp.com/#/ discipline/11/treatment/97

ONLINE: Chicago IANDS – 2pm. Support/ study/resource forum for near-death, outof-body and spiritual experiences, losses. Guest Speaker: Anita Moorjani, NDEr, International Speaker, NY Times’ Bestselling author of 3 books, died from cancer, now healed. Become a free subscriber to Chicago IANDS by filling in the form online. $20 tax-deductible donation requested (see website). For more info: 847-251-5758 or ChicagoIANDS.org

Crystal Connections – 3-5pm. For people who want to know more about crystals, how they work and what they do. $40. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com

Astral Energy Healing – 4-7pm. With Richard Popp and Cheryl. While you are lying on a massage table, you will enter into a semi-sleep trance and scan your body, aura and chakras. Stuck and charged energies will be identified and cleared. There will be time for questions and comments. $50/30mins. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13

Holistic Health Fair – 10am-5pm. Explore holistic health and metaphysical topics, local vendors, speakers and energy workers with a wide range of products and services. $10/online, $12/day of, free/16 & under. Hilton Chicago/Northbrook, 2855 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook. 262-515-1472. HolisticHealthFair.org

Tarot – 11am-4:30pm. With Andre. $40/30 mins. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. For appt: 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com

MONDAY, AUGUST 14

Manual Lymphatic Drainage – Aug 14-19. 9am-5pm. This 6-day course introduces the basic sequences of manual lymph drainage based on the techniques developed by Dr. Emil Vodder. MLD is a gentle manual therapy that increases lymphatic flow and drainage through the body’s lymphatic system. Class is open to professionals with the following licenses: LMT, PT, PTA, OT, COTA, RN, DC, MD. 42 CEs, $995. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 818 Lake St, Evanston. 847-8641130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org

Women’s Health Check Screening – 9am5pm. By appt. Thermography by Northwest Medical Screening. Executive Towers West, 1431 Opus Pl, Ste 110, Downers Grove. 224-600-3216. NWMedicalScreening.com

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16

New Moon – Kiheri-denihah – Moon of Deer Has Little Tail

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17

Group Yoga: Stress Relief for Mind, Body & Soul – 9-10am. See Aug 3 listing. Center for Healing and Integration, 700 E Ogden, Ste 304, Westmont. 630-828-2953. CenterForHealingAndIntegration.janeapp. com/#/discipline/11/treatment/97

Exploring Deep Relaxation with Yoga –Thursdays, Aug 17-31. 10-11am. Stephanie Bersh offers a 3-session, in-person, transformative, somatic experience through an explorative yoga practice. Gentle somatic tools and practices, which include journaling, gentle yoga, meditation, and sound, open the heart and enable connection deep within the body. 3 CEUs available. $45, $40/10 days advance. Infinity Foundation, 1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. 847-831-8828. InfinityFoundatiion.org

Acupuncture & Reiki Stress-Reduction Hour – 5-6:30pm. 3rd Thur. Curious about acupuncture and/or reiki? We invite you to join us for this informational and experiential event. Discover for yourself the deep relaxation that is possible with these modalities. $10 suggested donation. Calandra Center for Health and Wellness, 830 E Higgins Rd, Unit 116, Schaumburg. 312-796-3965. CalandraAcupuncture.com

FRIDAY, AUGUST 18

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 19

World Orangutan Day

ONLINE: Animal Reiki Level I/II Class –Aug 19-20. 9am-5pm. The Animal Reiki energy received in this course is a unique reiki energy given to us as a special life force energy for the animals. The placements given in this class will attune and unify the Animal Reiki symbol with each student’s existing Reiki energy and symbols and allow the practitioner to channel the Animal Reiki energy. $495 for the weekend. EnergyGirl2020.com/animal-reiki-classes

Wine and Art Walk – Aug 19-20. 10am5pm. Guests can purchase wine and other beverages to enjoy as they browse this juried art show featuring photography, woodturning, jewelry, painting, ceramics, fused glass and more from Midwest artists, which are available for purchase. Included free with timed-entry admission. The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle. 630-968-0074. Register: MortonArb.org

Custom Essential Oils Bundles – 11am1pm. Join doTERRA Practitioner Morgan for a personal consultation for personalized essential oils recommendations and education. Custom bundles include 3 es- sential oils that relate to issues such as allergies, mood support, digestion and pain. $100 includes 3 essential oils. Philosopher’s Stone Apothecary, 160 W Campbell St, Arlington Heights. 224-735-2355. PhilosophersStoneApothecary.com

Hummingbird Fest – 1-5pm. Enjoy presentations by the Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders as they capture and band hummingbirds. Banding session attendance is limited to allow optimum viewing of the birds and banding. Be sure to check in upon arrival to get your free ticket to one of the banding sessions, which will begin every half-hour starting at 2pm. Free. Plum Creek Nature Center, 27064 S Dutton Rd, Beecher. ReconnectWithNature.org

Uncommon Crystal Class – 2-4pm. $40. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com

Energy Healing with Crystals & Grounding Bowl – 3-6pm. With its foundation in Healing Touch and Reiki, Eve Muir-Wilson’s energy healing techniques include spirit animal energies, guided energetic infusions and thread weaving and channeled healing light language. Eve works with crystals so you feel relaxed, balanced and lighter as your chakras and energy fields are cleared and aligned. $40/30-min session. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com

What Does Your Face Say About You?

– 3-6pm. Using the ancient Chinese Five-Element analysis in the Chinese medicine system, David Birr will evaluate the strength and influence of the five elements (fire, water, earth, wood and metal) on your basic character, unconscious defenses and destiny. Your facial features have specific meanings which show the presence of the 5 elements. $40/30-min session. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com

Little Witches Moon Gardening Club –6-8:30pm. A monthly live class hosted on my suburban homestead where the kids come to learn and play. Club members will learn how to garden with the moon cycles. We’ll create seed trays together and plan gardens together within different monthly sessions. $50. Cultivating Guts, 1011 W Wildwood Dr, Prospect Heights. 773-234-6636. CultivatingGuts.com

Gond Bath – 6:30-8pm. With Andre. Call to hold a space; however, walkins taken when available. $40. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com

SUNDAY, AUGUST 20

Advanced Crystals Class – 1-4pm. $60. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com

Angel Readings and Healings – 2-5pm. Bring the awareness of the energy of the angels as they surround you in your everyday life. An angel reading and healing with Lin Boffeli will provide angelic guidance on your questions as well as in matters you may not have thought of. Bring your questions with you to the reading session. $40/30-min session. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com

Flower Essences – 2-5pm. Flower Essence therapy is based on the idea that flowers have a healing vibrational energy. The practice uses liquids infused with the flower’s energy. Linda Maratea is a Flower Essences consultant. She works with you to locate and release emotional memories and experiences that hold you back from forward movement on your spiritual path. You receive a bottle of the particular flower remedy to take home with you. $40. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com

Drumming Circle – 3-5pm. Free. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com

MONDAY, AUGUST 21

Women’s Health Check Screening – 9am5pm. By appt. Thermography by Northwest Medical Screening. Old Orchard, 5250 Old Orchard Rd, Ste 300, Skokie. 224-600-3216. NWMedicalScreening.com

Sports Massage: IT Band Syndrome –9am-6pm. Course designed to focus on a common hip and knee disorder associated with athletic injuries called Iliotibial Band Syndrome. The focus will be on integrating appropriate soft tissue techniques that can dramatically reduce the severity of symptoms and the impact this condition can have on training, participation, athletic performance and/or activities of daily living. 8 CEs. $200. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 818 Lake St, Evanston. 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org

Kirtan – 6:30-8pm. Vegetarian food to follow. Free. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22

National Honey Bee Day

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23

Int’l Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition

THURSDAY, AUGUST 24

Women’s Health Check Screening – 9am5pm. By appt. Thermography by Northwest Medical Screening. 980 N Michigan Ave, Ste 1400, Chicago. 224-600-3216. NWMedicalScreening.com

Community Acupuncture Project – 4-6pm. Experience low-cost community-style acupuncture in a small group setting. $45; $40 with Medicaid, Medicare, Student or VA ID. With Dr. Kimberly M Davis. Ruah Center, 1110 N Washington St, Naperville. 708-738-1200. KimberlyMDavisLAC.com

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25

Past Life Regression Training for Mental Health Professionals – Aug 25-27. 6:459pm, Fri; 9:30am-4:30pm, Sat & Sun. There is an explosive interest in regression therapy and spiritual psychotherapy. Expand your practice to provide clients with additional support. Past Life Regression therapy is often useful when conventional therapy, which emphasizes experiences in this life, does not work. Training limited to licensed/certified mental health professionals: social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses or pastoral counselors. 14 CEUs available. $550, $499/10 days advance. Infinity Foundation, 1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. 847-831-8828. InfinityFoundation.org SusanWisehart.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26

Equality Day Museum Campus Exploration Day – 10am4pm. Explore all the buildings at Isle a la Cache Museum and learn about the French fur traders and Potawatomi who once called this area home. Drop-in for self-guided exploration. Free. Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E Romeo Rd, Romeoville. ReconnectWithNature.org.

Akashic Records Open House – 11am2pm. Akashic records contain the vibrational record of each individual soul and its journey. Join Practitioner Rose as she guides you from the past and present to future possibilities. Free. Philosopher’s Stone Apothecary, 160 W Campbell St, Arlington Heights. 224-735-2355. PhilosophersStoneApothecary.com

Transitions with Grace and Mindfulness – 2-2:45pm. Change and transition are constants in life. Moves, job changes, hormones, relationships and children evolving, all offer great opportunities for our growth and varying levels of stress. Join us for a guided meditation and creative exploration that help you feel more energy and clarity as you move forward. Optional donation via paypal. Meetup.com/spiritual-nourishment-chicagoland

Freedom From Craving and Addiction –2-5pm. Do you struggle with unwanted craving, attachment or addiction? Find hope and freedom in this practical workshop designed to help you gradually gain freedom from these pervasive and painful mental habits. Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Zamling will provide practical instruction, guided meditation, and time for discussion. No previous experience necessary; all welcome. $30. Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago, Wicker Park, 2010 W Pierce Ave, Chicago. 708-763-0132. MeditateInChicago.org

Alfalfa Bluegrass Festival – 2-10pm. Entertainment includes live acoustic music, an acoustic open stage and local bluegrass performers, including headliner Miles Over Mountains and an option to camp after the festival. Food and beer available for purchase. This is a low-impact, outdoor, cash-only event. No dogs allowed. $25/adult, $10/ child in advance; $40 at the gate. Camping $20 in advance. 1560 Rockton Rd, Caledonia. LearnGrowConnect.org/specialevents

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27

Art in the Garden – 11am-1pm; every 30 mins. Kids aged 3-8 create their own nature-inspired art piece to take home. $5/ child (does not include Arboretum admission; timed-entry ticket required). The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle. 630-968-0074. MortonArb.org

Pluto, The Moon’s Nodes & Why You Are Here – 1-4pm. Pluto’s location in your horoscope indicates your soul’s purpose in this incarnation, the “why” of this life. The Nodal path shows how that purpose is worked on/played out, reflecting in the natal chart the individual’s karma, the challenges to be met, and the potential of the soul’s growth. $55; $45/registration by Aug 20. Zoom. Life Force Arts Foundation: 773-327-7224 or LifeForceArts.org

Holy Fire Reiki and Karuna Reiki – 2-5pm. Holy Fire Reiki is both powerful and gentle, providing purification, healing, empowerment and guidance. This reiki energy comes from a higher level of consciousness than any energy encountered before and is more effective. Karuna Reiki, also known as Reiki of Compassion, assists us in awakening universal compassion and the wisdom in one’s soul. It carries the purpose of ending suffering of others and supports compassionate actions toward self and others. With Rose Passarella. $40/30-min session. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com

MONDAY, AUGUST 28

Women’s Health Check Screening –9am-5pm. By appt. Thermography by Northwest Medical Screening. Cornerstone Cantera, 4320 Winfield Rd, Ste 200, Warrenville. 224-600-3216. NWMedicalScreening.com

TUESDAY, AUGUST 29

Practical Self-Care – 7-7:30pm. In this time of unrelenting changes, we can easily forget to re-find center and ground. Join us for TLC and self-care so you can discover a kinder, calmer version of you. With Sarah Karnes. Suggested donation $15-25. Meetup.com/ spiritual-nourishment-chicagoland

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30

Full Moon – Blue Supemoon, Corn Moon

THURSDAY, AUGUST 31

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