Apr 25, 2014
The Sugar Beet Food Store Cooperative, a member-owned, full-service grocery, plans to open a 5,300-square-foot store at 812 Madison Street, in Oak Park, in early 2015.
Chatto Center for Natural Hair + Skin, Chicago’s premier eco-friendly salon, recently introduced Chatto Frizz Control Hair Softener.
The third annual Chicago Veggie Pride Parade will take place at 12 p.m. May 31, in Grant Park, to celebrate vegetarian and vegan lifestyles.
Bhakti Fest Midwest, to be held from June 20 to 22, falls just in time to celebrate the kickoff of summer.
The Alliance for the Great Lakes will hold its annual fundraiser, Taste of the Great Lakes, at Chicago’s Monroe Harbor, aboard the Columbia Yacht Club’s clubhouse and ship, Abegweit.
RAM Racing hosts the 36th annual North Shore Classic race on June 1, in Highland Park, featuring the Illinois Elite Prize Purse for the first year.
Spay and Stay, a Humane Solution, is holding a charity garage sale, sponsored in part by Colleen’s Sweet Treats and Sweaters N Sweets.
A three-day Active Hope workshop, How to Face the Mess We’re in Without Going Crazy, led by Kathleen Rude, will take place in St. Francis, Wisconsin.
The Evanston Environmental Association and the city of Evanston will host the third annual Evanston Green Ball, May 30, at the Levy Center, in Evanston.
The Adoption Process From A to Z, a seminar presented by Chicago and Northbrook Attorney Sally Wildman, will be offered at the Edgebrook Public Library community meeting room.
The new Upstairs Hair Affair organic salon will hold an open house event, in Morton Grove, with hors d’oeuvres by Classy Cut Catering, wine and other refreshments.
The Infinity Foundation celebrates its 17th year with a major fundraiser—the annual birthday gala—on May 9, in Highland Park.
Chicagoans will join with more than 1,000 other fair trade cities around the world to celebrate World Fair Trade Day.
Bahr’s has opened for another season, offering area residents the finest in locally grown annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables and houseplants.
Natural health care practitioner Dr. Sandy Bevacqua is offering an unprecedented online course to help women recover from various health issues in their homes.
Mar 26, 2014
Mushrooms are so versatile we can eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Here are some delicious mushroom recipes for tacos, soup and pâté.
Mar 26, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes
Many savvy conscious consumers are swapping, bartering or buying used, rather than buying more new stuff. The result? A new “swap meet economy”, perfect for these economic times.
Emanuel Kuntzelman is founder and president of Greenheart International, a global nonprofit that connects people and planet to create a more peaceful and sustainable global community.
Mar 26, 2014 ● By Lenore Weiss
There are ways we can prepare our home for next winter now, as well as improve its overall performance and comfort throughout the year.
Mar 26, 2014 ● By Lisa Albrecht
Despite myths and misconceptions, solar energy is one of the fastest-growing energy sources worldwide and is thriving in the U.S.
