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to find more local events, please visit www.mindfulmetropolis.com/calendar 11.20 Chicago IONS: “Tying Up Loose Ends” with Catherine and Ann Gallogly A former hospice nurse creates a moving, intense, funny, and thought-provoking per-formance based on her experiences sharing life’s most profound moments with people on the verge of transition. Suggested Dona-tion $15. 3-5:30pm. Unity in Chicago, 1925 W. Thome, Chicago. chicagoions.org. 12.3 Seeds of Change Marketplace The Seeds of Change Marketplace offers an alternative to conventional retail shopping. Participating vendors will offer everything from fair trade coffee, olive oil and choco-late to handmade toys and natural perfumes. Fair trade products guarantee a living wage for the farmers, artisans and workers who produce the merchandise. 10am-4pm. Berry United Methodist Church, 4754 N. Leavitt St., Chicago. 773.615-8937. berryumc.org. in this interactive, experiential workshop. 7-9:30pm. First United Church of Oak Park, 848 Lake St., Oak Park, Ill. empoweringcom municationinc.net/workshops. 630.717.0594. 11.19 The Surprising Purpose of Anger Discover the surprising purpose of anger & how to harvest its gifts. Learn practices to transform anger into peace in this in-teractive, experiential workshop. 9:30am-4:30pm. First United Church of Oak Park, 848 Lake St., Oak Park. Ill. 630.717.0594. em poweringcommunicationinc.net/workshops. 11.26 Attaining a Mastery of Moods Learn to Respond Rather than React to Chal-lenges. Register by phone or online. $65. 10am-3pm. Inner Metamorphosis University, 1418 W. Howard St., Chicago. 773.262.1468. Lifesurfing.org. 12.6 MindfuLive! Presents a Showing of May I Be Frank Join Mindful Metropolis for this special show-ing of “May I Be Frank,” a film About per-sonal transformation, compassion and love. May I Be Frank documents the essence of the human condition and what it truly means to fall in love again. Join Mindful Metropolis for an evening of conversation and transfor-mation. As we move into the new year, it’s the perfect movie to inspire your own per-sonal change. 5:30-10pm. Location still TBD. 312.281.5199 ext. 7010. mindfulmetropolis. com/mayibefrank. 11.19 The Passion Test Join Janet Atwood, NY Times bestseller and worldwide passion test trainer and facilitator, as she takes you on a journey to uncover the secret whisperings of your heart. 9am. Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. positivefocusproductions.com. 312.836.1049. 11.26 Urban Folk Circuit at Double Door! Get your holiday shopping completed in a mindful manner! With a cocktail in hand, drink in the lovely crafts from over 20 local artisans and local musicians. The event will also include a fun and interactive DIY Craft Table sponsored by Hands Occupied and amazing glass blowing demonstrations by Made by Robots Glass Studio. Noon-5pm. Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chi-cago. urbanfolkcircuit.com. 11.19 Morning Fitness Hike Take a brisk hike with a Naturalist on the scenic Forest Preserve trails surrounding Trailside Museum. For adults, free. 9-10am. Trailside Museum, 738 Thatcher Ave., River Forest, Ill. 708.366.6530. Fpdcc.com. 12.8 You can be trained in Higher Brain Living Higher Brain Living energizes the highest part of the brain and helps humanity thrive in all dimensions of their lives. Attend this pre-sentation and discover how you can join our team. 6:30-8:30pm. Hyatt Regency Wood-field Schaumburg, 1800 East Golf Rd., Scha-umburg, Ill. higherbrainliving.com.trainingCHI. 11.19.11 The Human and Animal Bond Toni Rey, a licensed, clinical social worker, will discuss the important roles animals play in people’s lives. Grief after a pet’s death is often misunderstood and the process is discussed. Reservations required. Noon-2:30pm. Illinois Beach State Park Resort Wadsworth Road at Lake Michigan, Zion, Ill. 312 332 3377. IllinoisDunesland.org. 11.30 Introduction to Thai Bodywork Learn more about Thai massage and the Thai Bodywork School at this free two-hour intro workshop. Experience basic Thai mas-sage techniques; meet Thai Bodywork facul-ty, staff and students. All are welcome. RSVP by phone or online. 6:30-8:30pm. Thai Body-work School of Thai Massage, 537 Custer Ave., Ste. 5, Evanston, Ill. 847.440.7525. thaimassageschool.net. holy molé Do you have an event that would be of interest to the community? click on the “calendar” tab at mindfulmetropolis.com, and “submit your event.” 11.19 Standing in Your Shamanic Power Discover the secrets of working with energy to expand your consciousness and move you rapidly along the path of real trans-formation. Be your own shaman, a healer of yourself and your relationships. 9am-4:30pm. National Louis University, Skokie Campus, 5202 Old Orchard Rd., Skokie, Ill. 847.831.8828. Iinfinityfoundation.org. 48 november 2011
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