Natural Awakenings Chicago - September 2012 Read the September 2012 edition of Natural Awakenings Chicago. Tai Chi Instruction to be Offered in Evanston Greg Bell, Lac, presents a 10-week Tai chi series beginning September 12 from 8 to 9 p.m., Wednesdays, and from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m., Fridays, at Evanston’s Heaven Meets Earth Yoga. Read More » RealFit Gym Grand Opening in Highland Park Local residents Cecily and Lucy Casey recently opened RealFit Gym in Highland Park, and will hold a grand opening celebration September 13. Read More » Rock the Green Music Festival is Off the Grid Rock the Green (RTG) hosts its second annual music festival, from 2 to 9 p.m., September 15, at Veterans Park, featuring nationally renowned bands. Read More » Astrology Workshop with Lin Ewing The Edgar Cayce Center will host Lin Ewing in presenting a six-week beginner’s course in astrology Wednesdays, from September 19 through October 24. Read More » Celebrate Yoga Month in Evanston September is National Yoga Month, and Heaven Meets Earth Yoga is joining with other local studios to present the third annual Evanston Yoga Day. Read More » Circulation Day “Garage Sale” Tradition Continues Imagine a garage sale where everything is free. That’s a basic description of Circulation Day, to be held September 29, at Unity Northwest Church, in Des Plaines. Read More » VeganMania Celebrates All Things Veg Chicago VeganMania, the Midwest’s Premier Vegan Festival, is the ultimate celebration of Chicago’s vibrant vegan community, culture, commerce, cuisine and couture. Read More » The Power of Personal Connection Seminar For those seeking romance, business partners, loyal employees, a wise teacher or wanting to improve existing connections, Dr. Laurel Clark will present a seminar, The Power of Personal Connection. Read More » Bountiful Eatery Serving Gluten-Free Menu Bountiful Eatery, Chicago’s first completely gluten-free restaurant, is now open at 3312 N. Broadway, in Lakeview, with fresh and healthy options for patrons. Read More » Solay Wellness Offers Yoga Classes in Skokie Solay Wellness provides the opportunity to practice yoga in a holistic space that is surrounded with the healing energy of pure, mineral-rich Himalayan crystal salt. Read More » Playing Genetic Roulette Filmmaker Jeffrey M. Smith has released a groundbreaking new feature-length documentary, Genetic Roulette - The Gamble of Our Lives. Read More » Dr. Millicent L. Knight Dr. Millicent L. Knight was recently awarded the Alumnus of the Year Professional Achievement Award of the Illinois College of Optometry. Read More » Pasada Sacred Tours and Monk’s Journey Seminars Chicago area spiritual teacher Maggie Wilkins and Pasada Tours is creating a series of exclusive two-hour Monk’s Journey seminars that will begin in March 2013. Read More » Shiatsu Gets to the Source of Pain Steve Rogne, director of Zen Shiatsu Chicago, in Evanston, believes shiatsu might help alleviate the occasional aches and pains and help our sleep problems. Read More » Focus on Water at Evanston Green Living Festival The 2012 Evanston Green Living Festival with the theme, Water: Preserving and Protecting It, will be held September 29, at the Evanston Ecology Center. Read More » Lightworkers Conference Coming to Lisle The annual Lightworkers Midwest Conference, held at Benedictine University, is created to bring spiritually minded people together from across the U.S. and beyond. Read More » Master Stephen Co Coming to Chicago Area From September 17-19 and October 6-7, Master Stephen Co will present several events in the Chicagoland area. Read More » Adopt A Beach and Clean Up the Great Lakes Thousands of people will hit the beach September 15 as part of the annual September Adopt-a-Beach Event, coming to Chicago. Read More » Farm Aid 2012 Concert in Hershey, Pennsylvania Hershey Park Stadium will host Farm Aid 2012 on September 22, the annual concert supported by topline musicians to support the sustainability of community farmers everywhere. Read More » Fall Festival for Friends of the Forest Preserves The Friends of the Forest Preserves are planning a nighttime fall festival, Ignite the Night, September 29, at the Spring Creek Forest Preserve. Read More » Power 101: What You Need to Know Before Switching Your Electricity Supplier Should a homeowner switch power suppliers? What are the advantages? Can energy choices benefit the environment? And, why is green power so important? Read More » Samsara Premiers in Chicagoland September 7 A new film by award-winning filmmakers Ron Fricke and Mark Magidson, Samsara, opens September 7 at the Landmark Theater in Chicago’s Century Shopping Centre. Read More » Transcendental Meditation Book Signing Event Dr. Norman Rosenthal, author of Transcendence, Healing and Transformation Through Transcendental Meditation, will conduct a book signing and lecture, September 5, at Chicago’s Gleacher Center. Read More » Reclaiming Our Innocence: Temba Spirit's Creative, Revelatory Approach Humanitarian Temba Spirit suggests we look no further than our own baby pictures to rediscover ourselves as precious, innocent beings, filled with light and love. Read More » Take Five Minutes to Help Save the Great Lakes The Alliance for the Great Lakes is conducting a campaign to reach 5,000 signatures on an online petition to keep sewage out of HOMES (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie and Superior). Read More » Alchemy on the Yoga Mat Yoga is a “toothbrush” for the body and mind, allowing us to clean off and connect with our shiny self and experience infinite potential and unlimited possibility. Read More » Katherine Anne Confections Opens New Café Katherine Anne Confections will open an artisan-style café in its current Logan Square space at 2745 West Armitage Avenue, in Chicago. Read More » Simple Ways to Preserve and Enjoy Food Year-Round: DO Attempt This in Your Own Kitchen Food preservation takes many forms, most of which can easily be accomplished in home kitchens with a little time and some basic equipment. Read More » Teenage $pending Power Teenagers have incredible spending power. It is important to start your children with sound savings practices early and encourage smart spending as teens. Read More » In-Print