Friday 5/22 – Thursday 5/28
23 SATURDAY See them ride their bikes up curbs and down stairs. See them plunge through a narrow tunnel called “the patch collector.” See them pedal up a ramp and over a car. No, they aren’t punk-rock mountain bikers a la Missy Giove–they’re police officers from the city’s bike patrol, and today a number of them will compete for prizes at the second annual Police Bike “Cop”-etition. “They’re in a lot better shape than the average policeman,” says Sergeant Tom Northfell of the CPD’s bike patrol unit. (Remember that when you’re running away from one.) See for yourself today when they compete at noon at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand. It’s free; bring your own doughnuts. Call 312-747-8250.
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28 THURSDAY Discover your worth, reclaim your will, energize your body, manage your money, tame your mind, and trust your intuition. Those are the first 6 of author Dan Millman’s 12 gateways to personal growth as outlined in his new book, Everyday Enlightenment. The next 6 steps instruct you to accept your emotions, face your fears, illuminate your shadow, embrace your sexuality, awaken your heart, and serve your world–in other words, grow up. Now that you know all 12, you won’t have to pass through the unmentioned 13th gateway–“buy my book.” Millman, who is best known for writing Way of the Peaceful Warrior, will discuss his prescription for living tonight from 7:30 to 10:30 in the auditorium of New Trier West Center, 7 Happ Road in Northfield. Tickets are $35; call 847-400-1898.
