Blue Skies Ahead: Halas-athalon, Women’s Markets and Apothecaries

As Ramblers march on toward April showers, they yearn for ways to distract themselves from impending doom, gloom and all other things finals week. 

Students looking for holistic fun can stop by the Damen Den and create their own room sprays and tea blends. Or walk across the corridor to Halas Recreational Center and practice for the school-sanctioned triathlon. 

Before women’s history month concludes, shop around at the women’s markets at Navy Pier and Ravenswood.

The Damen Apothecary: March 25

The Damen Den will transform into a therapeutic apothecary for students from 6-8 p.m. March 25. Hosted by Loyola’s Department of Programming, students have the chance to create their own aromatic concoctions through customized linen sprays while snacking on macaroons from Bennison’s Bakery. Create a personalized tea blend while testing your apothecary knowledge in a Kahoot at 7 p.m. The top five winners will receive a spa basket — the perfect gift after a long week of stress.

International Women’s Day Market: March 28-29

Artifact Events will be hosting their 5th annual International Women’s Day Market, celebrating the creativity and craft of women across Chicago. The market will feature pop-up shops with jewelry, beauty products, home goods, food and more — all created by local women-owned businesses. The event is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. free of cost.

Halas-athalon: March 16-April 20

Get ready to run, bike and swim at the annual Halas-athalon in Halas Recreation Center. From March 16-April 20, students can push their own limits of greatness through 2.4 miles of swimming, 112 miles of biking and 26.2 miles of running. Athletic progress will be tracked through binders at each employee work station. Students can claim a free t-shirt for their accomplishments after completing the distances for each activity. 

Women’s Makers Market: March 28
Celebrate Women’s History Month at the Navy Pier Women’s Makers Market from 12-6 p.m. Within the Food Experience Corridor, ten female business owners from across Chicago will showcase their craft through candlemaking, beauty products, ceramics and more goods.