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CHICAGO’S
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1
World Aids Day
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2
Holiday Pop-Up Market at the Winter Walk on
Wilson – 5-8pm. Featuring: 25+ local vendors and producers with a variety of unique gift ideas for sale. Festive music, hot apple cider, roasted nuts and more. Get your photo taken with Uptown’s very own Panda Claus. Art activities for all ages. Be sure to stop by the Chicago Market booth to learn about Give the Gift of Co-op, the perfect gift for that local-food loving, sustainability-minded, community-centric person on your list. 4620 N Broadway (Wilson & Broadway). ChicagoMarket.coop.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3
Int’l Day of Persons with Disabilities Morning Bird Hike – 8-10am. Join this guided hike to find out what birds use Hickory Creek Preserve in the winter. Birders of all levels. Free. Hickory Creek Preserve, 10537 W La Porte Rd, Mokena. Registration required by Dec 2: 708-946-2216 or ReconnectWithNature.org. Winter Hike and Craft – 10am-12pm or 1-3pm. After making chilly memories, warm up with a cup of hot cocoa and make a special ornament, card or decoration to remember your family’s adventure. Free. Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, 25055 W Walnut Ln, Channahon. Register by Dec 2: 815-722-9470. ReconnectWithNature.org. Wildlife in Winter – 12-3pm. Learn how different animal species react to the winter weather and what you can do to help them out. A drop-in program. Free. Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E Romeo Rd, Romeoville. ReconnectWithNature.org. Relax & Be Happy: Silent Meditation Retreat – 2-5pm. Feeling overwhelmed by the busyness of the holidays, or just need a reason to disengage from the stress of everyday life? Enjoy an afternoon of gentle, guided meditations to relax and unwind. Discover a lasting source of peace and happiness within yourself. Quiet your mind. Be still. Discover joy. $30. Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago, Oak Park, 13 Harrison St, Oak Park. 708-763-0132. MeditateInChicago.org.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4
ONLINE: Wake Up Now to the True Nature Beyond the Mind – 9am-12pm. Suffering is not due to outside circumstances but to negative narratives concocted by your mind. Join spiritual teacher Stephan Bodian, author of the bestselling guidebooks, Meditation for Dummies and Wake Up Now, for a journey of self-realization. $50, $40/10 days advance. Zoom. InfinityFoundation.org.
Bookstore Holiday Season Sale: 10% Off All
Purchases – 10am-5pm. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center bookstore has an excellent selection of crystals, which are muscle-tested by Janel, crystal consultant, for superb high vibration quality. Take a look at our latest additions of genuine copper sacred geometry pieces, and glass artwork in yin/yang design and quarter moon design. Plus, spiritual and metaphysical books and natural products. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com. Winter Wonderland in the Woods – 11am-1pm. Enjoy s’mores and hot chocolate, and don’t forget to take your picture with the friendly abominable snowman on this winter day to remember. Free. Messenger Woods Nature Preserve, 13800 W Bruce Rd, Homer Glen. ReconnectWithNature.org.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5
World Soil Day
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6
Malcolm Smith, Spiritual Healer – Dec 6-8. 9am-6pm. Smith considers himself an ordinary person with an extraordinary gift, the ability to be a channel for healing energy from God. In addition to in-person sessions, there are a limited number of remote sessions available if you are unable to get to the Edgar Cayce Holistic Center. $100. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7
Full Moon – Cold Moon, Snow Moon Dis ah – Moon of Little Long Day
A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle. ~James Keller
ONLINE: Ethics: Safety, Agency and Consent – 9am-12pm. Explore the essential pillars of safety, agency and consent, and how we can bring these concepts to life in all aspects of our practice. 3 CEs. $75 includes 1-hr Sexual Harassment Prevention. Zoom. ZenShiatsuChicago.org. ONLINE: Ethics: Trauma-Conscious Language – 1-4pm. We may consider ourselves well-versed in the core principles of trauma-informed care. But how do we communicate that understanding with our clients? Class explores the basics of trauma-conscious language and how we can center inquiry. 3 CEs. $75 includes 1-hr Sexual Harassment Prevention. Zoom. ZenShiatsuChicago.org. Green Drinks McHenry County – 5-7pm. 1st Wed. Beautiful and Sustainable Gift Wrapping Inspired by the Japanese Tradition of Furoshiki. In-person & Zoom. Duke’s, 110 N Main St, Crystal Lake. GreenDrinks.org/IL/Crystal Lake. Mindful Movement Therapy – 5-8pm. An introduction to therapeutic movement for spinal elongation, joint mobility, rotational freedom, optimal range of motion, increased circulation, post-op rehab, post injury realignment and pain relief. These techniques can easily be utilized and performed to increase optimal outcomes. 3 CEs. $75. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 818 Lake St, Evanston. 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8
Bodhi Day (Buddhism)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9
ONLINE: Aromatherapy for Self-Care – 9am12pm.Explore practical ways of incorporating essential oils into your self-care routine, blends to use in treatments, and as a gift idea. Learn how to make your own essential oils: mood enhancing and calming inhalers, relaxing bath salts, an emotionally balancing lotion, an oil to ease muscle tension and diffuser recipes. 3 CEs. $75. Zoom. ZenShiatsuChicago.org. Campfire, Carols and Chestnuts – 6-8pm. Enjoy the festive season by a cozy campfire with your friends and family with hot cider or hot chocolate, s’mores and even roasting chestnuts. Stroll around the island for an optional starlit hike. Free. Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E Romeo Rd, Romeoville. Registration required by Dec 7: 815-886-1467 or ReconnectWithNature.org.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10
Int’l Human Rights Day
Sacred Ground Holistic Fair & Anniversary
Sale – 10am-6pm. 10% off store wide sale. Call to book with a practitioner. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com. ONLINE: Chicago IANDS – 2pm. Support/ study/resource forum for near-death, out-ofbody and spiritual experiences, losses. Guest Speaker: Rhonda and David Ings, NDErs, therapists, spiritual teachers, authors. 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.
Int’l Mountain Day
Bookstore Holiday Season Sale: 10% Off All
Purchases – 10am-5pm. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center bookstore has an excellent selection of crystals, which are muscle-tested by Janel, crystal consultant, for superb high vibration quality. Take a look at our latest additions of genuine copper sacred geometry pieces, and glass artwork in yin/yang design and quarter moon design. Plus, spiritual and metaphysical books and natural products. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 12
Beginning Zen Shiatsu – Dec 12-16. 10am5pm. Learn how to give a basic 1-hr shiatsu treatment that you can share with friends and family. Course is a stand-alone offering and is also the first 30 hrs of our complete shiatsu certification programs. $500 plus textbook. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 818 Lake St, Evanston. 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13
Green Drinks Libertyville – 6:30pm. 2nd Tues. O’Toole’s Libertyville, 412 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville. Facebook.com/ greendrinkslibertyville.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15
ONLINE: Mystical, Shamanic and Practical Seeds for The New Year – 7-9pm. Denise Linn, bestselling author of Secrets of Space Clearing: Achieve Inner and Outer Harmony through Energy Work, Decluttering and Feng Shui, will explain how to employ the alchemy of clutter clearing, space clearing, and feng shui to magically support you during 2021. $35, $30/10 days advance. Zoom. InfinityFoundation.org. Int’l Migrants Day Channukah begins at sundown (Judaism) Tarot Reading – 11am-4pm. By appt. With Andre. $35/30-min session. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com. Caroling Campfire – 4:30-6:30pm. We will sing holiday songs, tell stories and play games. The night will end with delicious s’mores prepared over an open fire. Free. Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 419 Trout Farm Rd, Bolingbrook. Registration required by Dec 17: 815-722-4121 or ReconnectWithNature.org.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 19
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21
Winter Solstice Yule (Wiccan) Solstice Celebration – 6-7:30pm. Cozy up around the flames with hot cider and listen to the ancients’ stories of the loss and rebirth of the sun. Learn how science explains the solstice today, which is no less extraordinary than the tales of old. Free. Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E Romeo Rd, Romeoville. Registration required by Dec 20: 815-886-1467 or ReconnectWithNature.org. Winter Solstice Shamanic Ceremony – 7-9pm. Together we gather in ceremony for the Winter Solstice to experience the great stillness before the Sun’s strength builds and days grow longer. $35. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17
Reiki Play Day – 9-11am. This gathering allows you to delve deeper into reiki and true self through guided meditations, discussions and chanting. Start to incorporate the tools of reiki into your everyday life, within the comfort of a supportive community. Experience how this system of Traditional Japanese Reiki helps you on a path to self-discovery. New to reiki? No problem, we welcome your participation. $20 suggested donation. Calandra Center for Health and Wellness, 830 E Higgins Rd, Unit 116, Schaumburg. Registration required: 312-796-3965 or CalandraAcupuncture.com. Upcycled Holiday Crafts – 10:30am-12pm. Make gifts for yourself or others while giving Mother Earth the gift of a greener, more sustainable planet. Materials provided. $5/person. Plum Creek Nature Center, 27064 S Dutton Rd, Beecher. Registration required by Dec 15: 708-946-2216 or ReconncetWithNature.org. Crystal for the New Year – 2-4pm. With Janel. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com.
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Local Food Pantries Need Your Support!
Many families are struggling to balance budgets with good nutrition. Your donations of money, healthy food, personal care and cleaning items help area food pantries to serve everyone in our communities.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25
Christmas (Christianity)
MONDAY, DECEMBER 26
Kwanzaa Boxing Day
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31
New Year’s Eve
JANUARY
SAVE THE DATE
ONLINE: Women’s Wellness Series: In Our Own Hands Begins – Jan-Apr. With world-renowned herbalist Rosemary Gladstar and a dynamic star lineup. Produced by Midwest Women’s Herbal. Workshops covering a wide variety of topics spread over the winter months every other Sat. Be supported and inspired to work with herbs, archetypes, magic and healing in their own lives and communities. MidwestWomensHerbal.com.
Check Online: Check the NA Online Calendar and Directory for many updates and new online events and workshops.
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 ALL MONTH
Lightscape at the Chicago Botanic Garden
– Thru Jan 8, special events on select dates. Features music, light, fire and color in an outdoor illuminated trail to make spirits bright with new, light-filled installations. Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe. ChicagoBotanic.org/lightscape.
SUNDAY
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. Intro to Aikido – 11am-12:30pm. An open invitation to anyone interested in trying out the Japanese martial art of aikido. Learn some of our basic techniques and exercises and give you an opportunity to learn a little about our community. Walk-ins welcome. Free. Chicago Aikikai, 1444 W Chicago Ave, Chicago. 312-880-7357. ChicagoAikikai.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
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TUESDAY
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.
ONLINE: Guided Meditation for Inner Balance &
Quieting the Mind – 6:50-8:10pm. 3rd Tue. With Ellen Radha Katz. Donation. Via Zoom. Register: Meetup.com/Inner-Balance-Meditation. Shiatsu Student Clinic – 7 & 8pm. Receive a 45-min session from an advanced Zen Shiatsu student. Sessions are performed in a group setting with instructor observation. $35/45-min or $90/3 treatments. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. Availability limited; for appts: 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org. Community Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. For the planet and humanity. Walk-ins welcome. Love donation. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com.
WEDNESDAY
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. 847-362-2724. Libertyville@BodyNBrain.com. BodyNBrain.com/Libertyville. Shiatsu Student Clinic – 2-4pm. Receive a 45-min session from an advanced Zen Shiatsu student. Sessions are performed in a group setting with instructor observation. $35/45-min or $90/3 treatments. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. Availability limited; for appts: 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.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? 30-min to 1-hr sessions. $35-$60. 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 – Times differ from 12-3pm or 3-6pm. Call for appt; walk-ins taken when available. 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 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 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.
SATURDAY
Green City Fall Market: Avondale –8am-1pm. Dec 3, 10, 17. 3031 Rockwell St, Chicago. GreenCityMarket.org. Deerfield Indoor Winter Farmers Market – Thru Apr. 9am-12:30pm. 1st, 3rd, 5th Sat. St Gregory’s Episcopal Church, 815 Wilmot Rd, Deerfield. Tinyurl.com/56wdee4n. Intro to Aikido – 10-11:30am. An open invitation to anyone interested in trying out the Japanese martial art of aikido. Learn some of our basic techniques and exercises and give you an opportunity to learn a little about our community. Walk-ins welcome. Free. Chicago Aikikai, 1444 W Chicago Ave, Chicago. 312-880-7357. ChicagoAikikai.org. Grayslake Fall Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Thru Dec 17. Corner of Center and Whitney sts, Grayslake. GrayslakeFarmersMarket.com. Shamanic Healing Sessions – 11am-3pm. $60/60 mins. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. For appt: 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com. Akashic Records & Angel Card Readings – 12-4pm. Walk-ins welcome. $35/30 mins, $60/60 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.
AKASHIC CONSULTATION
AKASHIC RECORD READING – Open the record of your soul’s journey to find information to support you in your life right now, heal your past and help you into your future. Heal. Grow. Investigate. Find direction. Lin Ewing: 847-609-0034. AstrologicalDetails.com. ASTROLOGY
ASTROLOGY – Understand yourself, your motivations, your feelings. Recognize your talents, strengths, successes. Overcome difficulties and confusion. Astrology can help pull it all together. Relationships. Career. Plan the future. Serious astrology for serious seekers. Private, personal consultations. Lin Ewing: 847-609-0034. AstrologicalDetails.com. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
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HERBS FOR DOGS – Herbs and vitamins could help your dogs live a healthier and happier life. Learn more: HolisticHerbsForDogs.com.
COMING IN JANUARY 2 Misconceptions
about Bladder Pain and
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
If you suffer from bladder pain or reoccurring UTIs, you’re probably doing all the things to avoid the next painful onset: drinking enough water, and consuming cranberry juice or cranberry extract. Bladder discomfort can happen when bacteria enters the urinary system by way of the urethra. Most commonly, this bacteria comes from the bowel. But could something else be causing the issue?
Misconception 1: Bladder irritation is always a UTI.
People experiencing bladder urgency or pain may think that they have a UTI. However, bladder irritation often occurs when the body is taking in food that cannot be digested properly.
Misconception 2: Taking antibiotics will rid the
pain or discomfort. Looking at the issue scientifically, this is what we know: Cultivating a healthy gut balance through proper nutrition can get to the source of what is causing the irritation, and may be a helpful therapy for reoccurring or chronic issues.
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