SHARING A MEAL, with Ron Hounsell, at The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E. Central Rd, Des Plaines, 7-9pm. Explore the consequences of sharing a meal as found in the thinking of Michael Pollan, Mark Bittman and Edgar Cayce. Share some food, too! A free community program, love offering accepted.

CHANTING WITH MEDITATION WITH TEY MUSIC at FocusOm Batavia. Time: 7-9pm. www.focus-om.com. $25 online registration. $30 at door.

GUIDED MEDITATION WITH WALTER PERSCHKE – Thursdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25, 7-8pm. Suggested Love Offering $5. “Now is the time to build bridges. When the flood comes, and it will come, you need to be ready. It will be too late to prepare.” Walter Perschke. Learn to prepare for …

MEDITATION – 6 p.m. to 7 for $10 Open your heart 2016 is all about an open heart and being receptive to others, and why not in February the month of LOVE. Presented by Bharat Kalra. Crystal River Gifts 310 N LaFox Street, South Elgin, IL 60177. 224-535-8708. www.CrystalRiverGifts.com

MALCOLM SMITH, INTERNATIONAL HEALER, by appointment, at The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E. Central Rd, Des Plaines. Malcolm has relieved pain, restored sight and hearing, cured “incurable” diseases including cancer, solving problems including virtually every physical, emotional, mental and spiritual condition. A 30-minute session is $90, Call 847-299-6535 to …

CONTENDING WITH “AIN’T IT AWFUL” with Ron Hounsell, 3-5pm. People who play “Ain’t It Awful,” drain our energy and set a negative tone. Cayce offers many suggestions for protecting ourselves and repelling these “buzz kill” onslaughts. Discover tactics and methods for everything from transforming the practice to completely eliminating the …

HOLISTIC HEALING WITH AROMATHERAPY CERTIFICATION – Join Dr. Christina Wilke-Burbach, a Holistic Health Psychologist, Certified Aromatherapist, and NAHA member for a 100 hour level one aromatherapy certification in Milwaukee, WI. More info: http://www.mindsoulandself.com/Aromatherapy_Milwaukee.html ; mindsoulandself@yahoo.com ; 608.393.7353

DRUM CIRCLE with Andre Peraza – 6:30-8pm $10. This is a great way to release energy, find your inner child, and meet new friends! If you’ve never touched a drum or if you are an experienced percussionist…..this Drum Circle is for you!! “EVERYONE IS A DRUMMER!” Bring your own hand …

GUIDED MEDITATION WITH WALTER PERSCHKE -Thursdays, January 14, 21, 28 See listing for Thursday, January 14th for full details.

ALL DAY! AURA/CHAKRA ANALYSIS 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm $50.00 for a 25 minute session that includes a 7-page Aura/Chakra Report with a personal interpretation. Interactive Aura Photography uses a technology known as “Biofeedback”, since a physical reading of one’s bio-signs is the main method of an Aura analysis. This …