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Learn essential life skills such as financial literacy, communication, and time management in Chicago's Life Skills classes, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to thrive in various aspects of their personal and professional lives.

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Scentsational Experience

Nourished @ 111 S Vine St, Chicago, IL

During your two-hour Scentsational Experience, we’ll introduce you to the wonderful world of essential oils and how they can benefit your health, beauty, mood, stress, sleep and more. While you sip on bubbling champagne, you’ll also savor farm-to-table appetizer delights fresh from our own Nourished kitchen table. Our team will guide you to explore and create custom aromatherapy blends—designed uniquely for you to help address any specific...

(13) All levels 21 and older
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Combating Cancer: Everyday Diet & Lifestyle Tips

Nourished @ 111 S Vine St, Chicago, IL

According to health activist Mike Adams, it can take up to 20 years for cancer cells to be detected by conventional medicine. Although genetic predisposition plays a role, diet, environmental and lifestyle factors account for approximately 90–95% of most chronic disease including cancer. This class will cover the most common types of cancer—from breast and skin cancer to colon and prostate—along with the top superfoods for each. These crucial,...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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The Ultimate O

Pleasure Chest @ 3436 N Lincoln Ave, Illinois City, IL

The orgasms you experience with your lover start with you. Our Sex Specialists will cover anatomy, techniques for self-touch, and, of course, our favorite toys, lubes, and erotic accessories. The more you know about your own response patterns, the better your sex life will be, whether partnered or solo!

(26) Intermediate 18 and older
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Urban Composting

Chicago Botanic Garden

Compost is a valuable soil amendment, and making it provides a great way to recycle abundant yard and food wastes. Even with limited or no yard space, you can produce surprisingly large quantities of your own high-quality compost. Join Bill Shores as he explains the composting process, how to choose and handle materials, ways to fit composting into small urban spaces, what containers you can build or purchase and how to use them effectively, harvesting...

(127) All levels 18 and older
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Gardens in Winter

Chicago Botanic Garden

Winter is the forgotten season in the garden, but it doesn’t have to be. With a little planning, our winter gardens can be beautiful. Proper plant selection can make the garden a wonderful place even in the coldest season. Find out which plants can provide winter interest.

(127) All levels 18 and older
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Owl Prowl at Ryerson Woods

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 21950 N Riverwoods Rd, Chicago, IL

Join Steve Bailey for a captivating night exploring the mystery of owls at the Ryerson Woods Conservation Area. He will discuss owl behavior and identification, as well as the places these fascinating birds are most likely to be seen. He may even demonstrate his world-famous barred owl call. After the discussion, Bailey will lead a walk in the woods to look and listen for these enigmatic birds. Please dress warmly, and bring along a flashlight...

(127) All levels 18 and older
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Butterflies of Illinois

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Join expert entomologists for a unique look at the diversity of butterflies found across Illinois. Explore the status of Illinois butterflies and discover the best places in Illinois to see these remarkable creatures. Their new book, Butterflies of Illinois: A Field Guide, will be available for sale and signing. Please plan to visit the Butterflies & Blooms exhibit after class.

(127) All levels 18 and older
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Secret Gardens of Kyoto

Chicago Botanic Garden

Bring a friend and take a visual tour of rarely accessed Kyoto gardens. Enter private landscapes, serene monasteries, and areas of an emperor’s estate from the viewpoint of Japanese garden craftsmen who work with the prestigious Kyoto landscape company, Uetoh Zoen.  This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one...

(127) All levels 18 and older
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Spirit Energy Workshop 102

Kathy Brown TLC LLC @ 505 N. Lake Shore Dr, Illinois City, IL

Recognize your own power within. Direct your own Spirit Energy source to energize, clear, heal, and balance the body, mind, and spirit through meditation and exercises. Explore the energy we all sense, but know little about. You will be introduced to the five creative energy forces so you can understand how you can influence and connect to the world around you.

All levels 18 and older
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Tool Prep and Tool Sharpening Workshop

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL

Before temperatures drop below freezing, learn how to properly sharpen and oil your garden tools; winterize lawn mowers, small power equipment, and irrigation systems; and get snow equipment ready for winter.  You will have an opportunity to practice what you learn, so bring a pair of pruners or other small tools for sharpening.

(127) All levels 18 and older
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From Design to Reality

Chicago Botanic Garden

Join Craig Bergmann as he shares how to manage aesthetic expectations alongside the reality of garden maintenance and budget. Determining viable plants for our region, how to select plants and partners for different site conditions, and aesthetic results will be discussed. Profiles of finished projects will be shown to represent their evolution from paper to planting. The School’s CEUs=1.5 hours GDC elective This class will be taught online...

(127) All levels 18 and older
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Gardens for Midcentury Modern Homes

Chicago Botanic Garden

A well-designed midcentury house is a thing of beauty. Open floor plans, large window walls, exposed beams, and projecting eaves are just some of the defining architectural features. Well-defined outdoor space, floor-level patios, abstract geometric lawns, and restrained plantings are characteristic of midcentury landscapes. The overall intent is a flowing relationship between indoor and outdoor space. We’ll discuss hardscapes, feature elements,...

(127) All levels 18 and older
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Spring Bonsai Care

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL

Learn the secrets to caring for your bonsai trees throughout the changing seasons, from winter dormancy to vibrant spring growth. Master the art of soil and repotting, ensure healthy spring growth, and effectively manage pests.

(127) All levels 18 and older
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Chakra Shift: Clear & Create

Mindful-U @ 742 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL

Being successful, creative, smart, centered and fun while keeping your life and work in balance is challenging! Amidst frustrating disappointments, real-life economics, crafty dream stealers, and often heart-wrenching sacrifices, it can be hard to remember that you have the power to clear old patterns and create the life you want. What better time to refresh your memory than the beginning of a new year? In this workshop, we'll teach you how to use...

(3) All levels 18 and older
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Travel To Cuba in 2019

Goldplaited @ 2803 N Sheffield Ave , Chicago, IL

American tourism to Cuba is increasing steadily and it’s a great time to explore this lesser-known gem. Your teachers Coco and Mal recently completed a trip to Cuba and a lot of research that went along with it. Topics we’ll cover:  Getting to Cuba - legalities of travel, visa requirements, when to go and what to bring!  Eating & drinking  Day trips  The Cuban people and local customs  Attractions/visitors...

(15) All levels 14 and older
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Makeup 101: Customized to Your Make-up Bag

Goldplaited @ 2803 N Sheffield Ave , Chicago, IL

Let's get down to basics: this hands-on makeup class will take the guesswork out of your makeup routine. Come and learn from the professionals how to prep, prime, select a moisturizer, conceal, apply foundation, choose colors that flatter and master a simple, everyday eye look. For those gals who are mystified by products and techniques, this is the class for you! The class is fully hands on and taught classroom style. Our small group environment...

(15) Beginner 14 and older
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Cracking the Grief Code

Infinity Foundation

Everyone experiences grief and loss. Each grief journey is unique, although you can sometimes become trapped by the trauma and pain of the event, unable to move forward and heal even decades later. Virginia Hummel, author of Cracking the Grief Code, says grief is normal, but suffering is optional. Explore ways to radically shift your grief journey to set you on a path to healing. Perceptions power emotions, so shifting your perception is one of...

(33) All levels 16 and older
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Sacredness of Pyramids

Infinity Foundation @ 1280 Old Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park, IL

The world-famous Egyptian pyramids were so much more than tombs for kings. Become informed about the initiatory rites practiced in the pyramids of Egypt. Acquire a deeper understanding for and appreciation of the sacred mysteries of ancient Egypt—houses of energy—as well as how sacred geometry is built into the pyramids. Discover how pyramids are the perfect union between divine love and light in its most pure unchanged form like the electrical-magnetic...

(33) All levels 16 and older
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Labyrinth Journey

Infinity Foundation

Take a walking journey on an indoor labyrinth. The labyrinth is a divine imprint found in many cultures around the world. The labyrinth has only one path so there are no tricks to it and or dead ends. The path becomes a mirror for where you are in your life.  The rhythm of walking—placing one foot in front of the other—quiets your mind, relaxes your body, and refreshes your Spirit.  Walk with an open heart and an open mind. Experience...

(33) All levels 16 and older
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Energy Firewall

Infinity Foundation @ 1280 Old Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park, IL

An energy firewall is a multilevel technique that is highly effective spiritually and in your daily life. Use a simple yet powerful process to clear negative energy, transmute energy associated with emotional blocks, and protect yourself from outside influences. Experience how to clear and protect yourself within your life, at work and in the world. Use the firewall to enhance your healing practice, meditation, and day-to-day interactions with...

(33) All levels 16 and older
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