ONGOING EVENTS

To ensure we keep our community calendar current, ongoing events must be resubmitted each month. DEADLINE: All listings must be received by the 10th of the month prior to publication. Calendar events must be submitted online at NAChicago.com/Calendar.

Daily

Travel Tales Outdoor Trail Exhibit – Thru Aug 31. 8am-sunset. Walk the interpretive trail along the Des Plaines River to discover the treks (some daily and others yearly) of several local animals. Free. Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E Romeo Rd, Romeoville. ReconnectWithNature.org

Monarch’s First Flight – July 1-Sept 22. 10-10:30am, Tues-Sat; 1-1:30pm, Sun. Each day, nature center staff will tag and release any butterflies that have emerged from their chrysalides. Free. Plum Creek Nature Center, 27064 S Dutton Rd, Beecher. Confirm there are monarchs ready to be released: 708-946-2216. ReconnectWithNature.org.

Summer Spinner Challenge – July 1-30. 10am-4pm, Wed-Sat; 12-4pm, Sun. Start at the nature center by picking up your spinner card from the front desk and then head to the play area or take a hike spinning along the way. Spin to see which challenge to do first. Free. Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 419 Trout Farm Rd, Bolingbrook. ReconnectWithNature.org.

Sunday

Glenwood Sunday Market – Thru Oct 29. 9am-2pm. Glenwood Ave between Morse & Lunt Aves, Rogers Park. GlenwoodSundayMarket.org.

Farmers Market+ at the Dole – Thru Oct 29. No market: Jun 25 & Jul 2. 10am-2pm. Front lawn of Dole Mansion, 401 Country Club Rd, Crystal Lake. TheDole.org.

Time to Dance: Ballet – 10:30am. Also 1:30pm, Tues & 5:30pm, Thurs. Although not beginner classes, dancers of all levels of experience welcome. In-person & Zoom. CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. To register: CBG-Institute.org.

Free Aura Reading – 12:30-1:30pm. Also Sat. Learn more about your chakra energy system and manifest your dreams. Body & Brain, 860 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville. RSVP: 847-362-2724. BodyNBrain.com/ Libertyville.

Monday

See NAChicago.com for latest events.

Tuesday

Dog Admission Day at the Arboretum –Thru Aug. 7am-sunset. Hit the trails, at The Morton Arboretum, with your canine friend. $5/dog. The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle. 630-968-0074. Reservations required: MortonArb.org.

Cultivating Guts Podcast: New Episode Release – 9am. Tiffany Hinton’s podcast where we discuss gardening, homesteading, gut health, following our intuition, herbalism and functional medicine to create a life of joy and beauty. Listen on Spotify, YouTube and iTunes. Free. Tinyurl.com/CultivatingG.

Time to Dance: Ballet – 1:30pm. Also 10:30am, Sun & 5:30pm, Thurs. Although not beginner classes, dancers of all levels of experience welcome. In-person & Zoom. CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. To register: CBG-Institute.org.

Tummy Whisperer Podcast – 1:30pm. With Renee Barasch. Listeners can hear her speak live on Apple, Spotify and Facebook, or listen to the podcast at any time. Episode 1, “The Importance of Gut Health: Exploring the World of Digestive Wellness,” is available for 24/7 streaming. For more info: 847-207-2034 or DigestiveHealthSolutions.com.

Community Meditation – 7-8pm. Doors close at 7:05pm. Different topics each week. Facilitator changes weekly. Walk-ins welcome. Love donation. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com.

Wednesday

45th Season of the Ravinia Farmers Market – Thru Oct 25. 7am-1pm. Jens Jensen Park, 486 Roger Williams Ave, Highland Park. RaviniaFarmersMarket.com.

Meridian Stretching – 10-11am. Develop strength, flexibility, breathing and energy. You may notice that our yoga classes offer a variety of exercises and poses, helping to keep your practice fun and dynamic while consistently covering the basics. In-person & online. Body & Brain, 860 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville. 847362-2724. Libertyville@BodyNBrain.com. BodyNBrain.com/Libertyville.

Arbor Evenings – Thru Aug 23. 6-9pm. Friends and family can spend time together and enjoy live music while relaxing outdoors. $13/adults, $5/children, free/ages 1 and younger. The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle. 630-968-0074. Details: MortonArb.org.

Akashic Records & Angel Card Readings – 7-9pm. By appt. Have questions about your spiritual life? Ask for guidance from your angels and guides with an Akashic Record Angel Card Reading. What questions are on your mind now? $40/30 mins, $70/1 hr. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com.

Crystal Energy Layout – 7-9pm. Lay back and relax as you have crystals picked especially for you while having reiki performed to restore balance, health or help you regain a sense of peace. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com.

Thursday

Time to Dance: Fitness – 9:30am. Emphasizes low-impact, high-intensity, cardio dance and fitness routines accompanied by music. Alternate dance with resistance routines to build and maintain muscle and bone density. In-person & Zoom. CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. To register: CBG-Institute.org.

Numerology or Card Reading – 1-4pm. With Phil for numerology. With Robert for card reading. Call for appt; walk-ins taken when available. $35/30 mins. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com.

Time to Dance: Modern – 1:30pm. Although not beginner classes, dancers of all levels of experience are welcome. In-person & Zoom. CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. To register: CBG-Institute.org.

Time to Dance: Ballet – 5:30pm. Also 10:30am, Sun & 1:30pm, Tues. Although not beginner classes, dancers of all levels of experience are welcome. In-person & Zoom. CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. To register: CBG-Institute.org.

Community Healing Circle – 6pm. All welcome. Opens with a heart resonance meditation followed by reading each intention aloud while others practice focused silence. Closes with a restorative exercise to release, regenerate and renew. Free. Philosopher’s Stone Apothecary, 160 W Campbell St, Arlington Heights. 224-735-2355. PhilosophersStoneApothecary.com.

Friday

St. Charles Indoor Farmers Market – 9am12pm. Baker Memorial Church, 307 Cedar Ave, St. Charles. BakerMemorialChurch.org.

Reflexology – 2-5:30pm. With Cheryl. $40/30 mins. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. For appt: 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com.

Saturday

Crystal Energy Layout – Lay back and relax as you have crystals picked especially for you while having reiki performed to restore balance, health, or help you regain a sense of peace. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com.

Deerfield Farmers Market – Thru Oct 14. 7am-12:30pm. Park Ave between Jewett Park Dr and Hazel Ave. Deerfield.il.us/301/Farmers-Market.

Green City Market – 7am-1pm. Lincoln Park, 1817 N Clark St, Chicago. GreenCityMarket.org.

Woodstock Farmers Market – Thru Sept. 8am-1pm. Historic Woodstock Square, Woodstock. WoodstockFarmersMarket.org.

Plant Chicago Farmers Markets – Thru Nov 4. 11am-3pm. Large market 3rd Sat, at David Square Park; Mini-market every Sat in front of the Firehouse. Plant Chicago, 4459 S Marshfield Ave, Chicago. Details: PlantChicago.org.

Akashic Records & Angel Card Readings –12-4pm. Walk-ins welcome. $40/30 mins, $70/60 mins. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com.

Free Aura Reading – 12:30-1:30pm. See Sun listing. Body & Brain, 860 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville. RSVP: 847-362-2724. BodyNBrain.com/Libertyville.