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  • Saturday, March 22, 2008

    ILLINOIS FOCUS: Peace Vigils, Alternative Energy, Groups and Events

    Women In Black peace vigils, Second Saturdays, 8am-9am in Elmhurst

    We will be holding a WIB vigil to protest the occupation of Iraq on the 2nd Saturday of each month.

    We meet from 8am-9am at the intersection of North Avenue (Rt. 64) and Rt. 83 in Elmhurst, Illinois.

    Please join us on the northwest corner. We'll be wearing black!


    Here are some Alternative Energy events in Illinois:

    The Chicago Green Home Meetup Group

    Meet other local people who are interested in making their homes environmentally friendly. As developers, designers, and brokers of Green Homes, we are a great resource to learn more about what you can do today to become more sustainable and green! Sign up to find out more about meetings.

    Chicago Sustainable Development & New Urbanism Meetup Group

    Meet other local people who are interested in Sustainable Development and New Urbanism.

    Let's define what we mean by "sustainable," "energy-efficient," "green," etc. and then work toward making it happen here in Chicago! What are the building blocks of "sustainability?" What are the most important issues that need to be addressed? What issues are important to you when you look at your home, your neighborhood and your city? What actions can we take to effect true change that benefits everyone? We hope to answer these questions through conversations with local experts and other community members.

    Let's work toward having more energy-efficient, healthy and "sustainable" options when looking for a new home. Let's create neighborhoods that are of human scale, cohesive and prepared for the future. Let's restore our urban fabric and communities!

    Sign up to find out about meetings.

    Illinois Sustainable Living & Wellness Expo
    Friday, April 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    Join over 100 exhibitors and 20 presenters at the Illinois Wesleyan University Shirk Center to learn about the many aspects of sustainability and wellness. Our theme this year is Wellness: Farm to Fork. Look for special food-related workshops, samples, and information. The event is free and open to the public. For more info and to sign up click here.

    Green Festival Chicago
    May 17 and 18, 2008 - 10:00am to 8:00pm
    Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Avenue, Chicago

    Illinois Renewable Energy Association
    Join us for the Seventh Annual Illinois Renewable Energy and Sustainable Lifestyle Fair
    August 9th and 10th, 2008!

    For more information you may also contact:
    IREA c/o Sonia Vogl, Treasurer
    1230 E. Honey Creek Rd.
    Oregon, IL 61061
    sonia@essex1.com
    1-815-732-7332


    Here are some Drinking Liberally groups in Illinois:

    Chicago, Illinois
    * Second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 7:00-9:00 pm
    * Sheffield's, 3258 N Sheffield Ave (In the back room)
    * Hosted by Greg Sasso and Jon Mclennand, chicago (at) drinkingliberally.org

    DeKalb, Illinois
    * Every other Tuesday, 8:30 pm onward
    * O'Leary's Irish Pub, 260 E Lincoln Hwy (On the Corner of 3rd and Lincoln Hwy)
    * Parking is available on 3rd St. in the public lot across the tracks.
    * Hosted by Kevin Malone, dekalb (at) drinkingliberally.org

    Evanston, Illinois
    * Every Wednesday, 7:00 pm onward
    * The Celtic Knot, 626 Church St (Half block east of Orrington)
    * For the upcoming holiday season we're not planning on meeting the week of Thanksgiving or during the month of December
    * Hosted by Mark Foisy, Rich Heath and Adelaide Rowe, evanston (at) drinkingliberally.org

    Moline, Illinois
    * First and third Friday of each month, 8:00pm onward
    * Jack's Place, 425 15th St
    * Stop on down and bring a friend!
    * Hosted by Amy Holcomb and Rachel Griffiths, moline (at) drinkingliberally.org

    Naperville, Illinois
    * 2nd Sunday and 4th Tuesday of every month
    * Quigley's Irish Pub, 43 E Jefferson Ave
    * Hosted by Rich Wawronowicz and Tom Mikesell, naperville (at) drinkingliberally.org

    Peoria, Illinois
    * Second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 6:30 pm onward
    * Kelleher's Irish Pub, 619 SW Water St
    * Hosted by Bill Poorman, peoria (at) drinkingliberally.org

    Springfield, Illinois
    * Every Thursday, 6:30 pm onward
    * Brewhaus, 617 E Washington St (Between 6th & 7th)
    * We also meet for Drinking Coffee Liberally the 1st & 3rd Saturday mornings of the month at Trout Lilly Cafe
    * Hosted by Vera Mount, springfieldil (at) drinkingliberally.org

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