McHenry County College hosts symposium
The Green Business Referral Exchange, the Lou Marchi Total Recycling Institute at McHenry County College and the McHenry County Environmental Alliance are presenting a Beginning Bioneers symposium from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at the college, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake.
Beginning Bioneers will feature sessions from the October 2008 national Bioneers conference. Additional presentations by regional experts will focus on energy savings, green building, recovering water on residential property, and sustainable agriculture. Area residents will have an opportunity to gather information and tools for use in their own yard or neighborhood. Also, many local green businesses and organizations will have exhibits displaying ways to make businesses and people's residences more sustainable.
The Bioneers is an award-winning national group of people which, for almost 20 years, have been a leading source of innovative solutions for individuals, communities, cultures and generations to catalyze and grow strategic networks to promote a more sustainable world.
Cost to attend the symposium is $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Fee includes lunch. To register, call (815) 455-8588 and use course ID: NCCS50001. For more information, visit www.mcbioneers.com, email pdieckho@mchenry.edu or call (815) 479-7817.
Personal and Development classes: Renew your mind and soul with informative and enjoyable classes on personal and spiritual development offered by McHenry County College's Continuing Education Department in October. To register, call the MCC Registration Office at (815) 455-8588. For more information, call Dori Smith at (815) 455-8559 or Wendy Lauen at (815) 455-8758.
These classes begin soon:
• Introduction to Zen Buddhism: This seminar will cover the history and schools of Buddhism, Zen philosophy, koan study and daily practice. The class is taught by members of the Woodstock Zen Group, part of the Kwan Um School of Zen. Please wear loose and comfortable clothing to the seminar. If you own a meditation cushion or zafu, bring it to the class. This class meets from 7 to 10 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24. The cost of this class is $19. Use course ID: NHE S25 010 when registering.
• Stress Workshop: We live in a fast-paced work where daily pressures can be overwhelming. If you don't manage your stress, it will manage you. This workshop will help you understand what stress is, identify what is causing you stress and what to do to manage the stress in your life. Bring a sack lunch and be prepared to walk away feeling more in control of your life. This class meets from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24. The cost of this class is $160. Use course ID: NHE S73 010 when registering.