RUN AN ENERGY EFFICIENT KITCHEN
EAT WELL FOR LESS
Wednesday, September 3: 6-9 p.m.
Course Number HM3-808-200
Moraine Valley Community College
Environmental Institute
9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos
Hills, IL 60465-0937The
average family of four spends more than $8,000 each year on food and
eats out nearly one out of every four meals. Join Laura Bruzas, editor
of the Healthy Dining Chicago newsletter and author of 50 Simple Ways
to Eat Well for Less, as she shares expert tips and insider secrets on
how to eat healthfully in less time and for less money. Required
textbook is available from instructor the day of the class for $7.00 or
available FREE for HDC subscribers. $40. http://www.morainevalley.edu/ei
To register, call 708.974.2110.
Healthy
Dining Chicago will be at
Veggie Fest 2008
August 2-3 in Naperville IL
http://www.veggiefestchicago.org/
Healthy Dining
Chicago at
Chicago Green Home Fair
Saturday, July 19, 2008: 10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Chicago Center for Grenn Technology
445 N. Sacramento
Boulevard
Free Admission
Explore
how you can create a more
environmentally-friendly home
for you and your family. Whether you're planning to
remodel, or just want to learn what's new on the green building scene,
spend some
time meeting vendors and retailers with sustainable products to help
you make a greener home.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Environment/GreenTech
EAT WELL FOR LESS
Wednesday,
July 16: 6-9 p.m.
Course Number HM3-808-200
Moraine Valley Community College
Environmental Institute
9000 W. College Pkwy.
Palos Hills, IL 60465-0937
Classroom T910
The average family of four is spending more than $9,000 each year on
food and eats
out nearly one out of every four meals. Join HDC editor Laura Bruzas as
she shares 50 expert tips and insider
secrets on how to eat healthfully in less time and for less money.
Required textbook (50 Simple Ways
to Eat Well for Less) is available from instructor the day of the class
for $7.00 or provided FREE for HDC subscribers.
To register, call 708.974.2110.
Tuesday, May 27: 6:30 pm
Think Global - Eat Local
Columbia College - 623 S. Wabash
Hokin Lecture Hall Room 109
Gather with friends and neighbors to learn about eating that is good
for you and good for the planet. The editor of Healthy Dining Chicago
will be sharing a few of her favorite seasonal recipes, discussing
local organic food options and offering tips for growing your own and
buying produce at Farmers' Markets. She'll be joined by Sheri Doyel,
the Farm Forager for Chicago's Farmers Market Program (city-run
markets) and the independently-run Green City Market. As Farm Forager,
Sheri seeks out vendors for the markets, advises on regulations,
conducts farm inspections, and acts as an unofficial liaison between
these markets and larger food systems projects in the City. Before
taking this position, Sheri was the first grower for a start-up organic
vegetable farm in Woodstock, Illinois, handling everything from
planting, harvesting, selling at market, and creating a CSA.
This program is part of The Alliance for a Greener South Loop's
year-long seminar series, bringing "earth-friendly" topics to the South
Loop. Mark your calendars for the 4th Tuesday of the month. Bring your
questions and come learn about everything from "green" interior
decorating to caring for our pets and the Earth at the same time.
For questions or more up-to-date information about this program and
others, visit the Alliance web site at: www.greenersouthloop.org
Saturday,
May 24 from, 10 am to Noon
Eat Well for Less Class
Worth Park District
11500 S. Beloit Ave (3 blocks west of Harlem)
To register,
call Colleen at 708.448.7080 X 101. Fee: $25
The U.S. is experiencing the biggest spike in food prices in 17 years.
Next to housing, food is the largest household expenditure. Fight back!
Join Laura Bruzas, editor of HDC newsletter and author of 50 Simple
Ways to Eat Well for Less, as she shares 50+ expert tips and insider
secrets on how to eat healthfully in less time and for less money in
today's tough economy. Attendees will leave with a game plan for
shaving their food budget, dozens of new ideas for preparing nutritious
and delicious meals in minutes any time of day and a copy of newly
revised 50 Simple Ways to Eat Well for Less.
Wednesday, April 9 from Noon until 1 pm
Options Clearing Corporation
(Eat Well for Less Lunch and
Learn open to OCC employees only)
Saturday, March 29 from 6 – 10 pm
Healthy Dining Chicago will be at Bart’s Bash Fundraiser
Held at The Balanced Kitchen - 6263 N McCormick
Sponsored by Ethical Planet and The Balanced Kitchen
All proceeds go to the care of the rescued animals and the
establishment of the HAHF sanctuary. For more information, call
847.682.2286, email melissawithwfrf@comcast.net
or visit
www.wagnerfarmrescuefund.org
Friday, March 28 from 9 am until Noon
Healthy Dining Chicago will be at the St. Xavier’s Health Fair
3700 West 103rd Street (Shannon Center)
(Free for all – everyone is welcome)
Thursday, March 27 from 8 am until Noon
Healthy Dining Chicago will be at the Palos Hills Rec Center Health Fair
8455 West 103rd Street
(Free for all - everyone is welcome)
Wednesday, March 26 from Noon to 1 pm
Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago
(Eat Well for Less Lunch and Learn open to RHAMC employees only)
Sunday, Feb 17: 2-5 pm (double feature)
Investing As Mother Nature Intended
Financial Advisor Paul Shuman, CPA talks about the virtues &
pitfalls of eco-friendly & social investments.
Feng Shui Your Home and Office
DeAnna Radaj, author of "Designing the Life of Your Dreams from the
Outside In" and creator of a new eco-friendly product line, shares her
top feng shui tips. Radaj’s clients include the Merchandise Mart,
Froedtert Hospital, and Alverno College. www.bantedesign.com
Space is limited. RSVP required. Free for HDC subscribers/volunteers;
$24 for all others (includes a 2-yr e-subscription to HDC). Seasonal,
fair-trade, organic beverages will be served. E-mail
Laura@HealthyDining.org by noon on Wednesday, Feb 13 to RSVP. Location:
934 West Fry Street in Chicago.
Nordic Walking Intro Class
Saturday, Feb 2: 3-5 pm
Learn a fun, efficient and low-cost exercise option with Nordic Walking
ambassador Ed Bouchard. Equipment will be provided at no charge.
Space is limited. RSVP required. Free for HDC subscribers/volunteers;
$24 for all others (includes a 2-yr e-subscription to HDC). Seasonal,
fair-trade, organic beverages will be served. E-mail
Laura@HealthyDining.org by noon on Wednesday, Jan 30 to RSVP. Location:
934 West Fry Street in Chicago.
Welcome in the "Smoke-Free" New Year
Eat Well for Less
Saturday, January 26: 9 - 11 am
Whole Foods Market - 6020 North Cicero
Learn:
- Expert tips and insider secrets on
how
to eat healthfully in less time and for less money
-
Ideas for nutritious meals that can be prepared in minutes any time of
day
-
What kitchen gadgets and appliances make healthy cooking fast and easy
$10 per person. All proceeds benefit
the
Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago. Register at the
Whole Foods Market Customer Service Desk. For more information, please
call Tracy Ford at 312.229.6184
Inflammation Expert Marla Brodsky, RD, LD, CNSD
Sunday, Jan 20: 3-5 pm
Learn about the role the Anti-Inflammatory Diet can have on autoimmune
diseases including MS, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, heart disease,
diabetes, asthma, inflammatory bowel/Crohn's disease, Alzheimer's,
osteoarthritis, obesity, and cancer. Marla, who studied with Dr. Andrew
Weil, is a registered, licensed dietitian with 17 years’ experience.
She has a private practice (Luscious Life) specializing in inflammatory
disorders.
Space is limited. RSVP required. Free for HDC subscribers/volunteers;
$24 for all others (includes a 2-yr e-subscription to HDC). Seasonal,
fair-trade, organic beverages will be served. E-mail
Laura@HealthyDining.org by noon on Wednesday, Jan 16 to RSVP. Location:
934 West Fry Street in Chicago.
