Women's Interest: Sex and the City Party, June 4th, $85. Seattle's grand dames throw a soirée for the most anticipated movie of the year, at least by chicks. Of course, the cosmos will be flowing, along with tasty bites, à la the fine food of El Gaucho. This will probably be the biggest giggle-fest in Seattle this year.
Organizing: Closet Rescue Workshop, May 31st, $75. Why is it that most people enjoy shopping for clothes and like what they buy, but hate what they have in their closet? Get rid of morning frustration by first getting your closet in order. Learn how to clear out the clutter and crap, categorize, flatter your color palette, and identify gaps. Don't buy more clothes until you take this class first.
Cancer: Coping with Post-Cancer Fatigue, May 28th, free. If you're fortunate enough to beat cancer, you're left pretty wiped by the battle. Learn how to identify causes of fatigue, and possible solutions to restore your energy level. Get back to the life you once had. * Also, Five Wishes: Specifying End Of Life Care, May 21st, free. You're going, and you've accepted it. Now, learn how to make your last wishes known and documented, for your physical, emotional, and spiritual care. Take control of your destiny.
Burlesque: Burlesque Fundraiser for the Burlesque Hall of Fame, May 20th, $15. Now here's an excuse to go to a burlesque show - it's for charity! The proceeds from the event go to the Burlesque Hall of Fame. How much money do these gals need? G-strings and pasties can't cost that much, can they?
Storytelling: Film + Storytelling, May 23rd, $5, of blending film with storytelling. Not sure what this is about - the storytelling as part of a film is usually called "the dialog." That's the thing with these pro storytellers - they'll yap through anything. At this meeting, they break out their collection of guerilla video and give it their voices.
Family: Run With Cops, June 21st, $35. Instead of running from them, run with them. It's a 5K run/walk, with prizes for costumes. * Also, Crafty Saturdays, May 17th, free with admission. The kids are shown a couple of basic crochet techniques, and then let their imaginations take over. Getting ready for crocheted potholders?
IT Topics: IT Talent Crisis, May 21st, $70. You talk to the unemployed right now, and they'll tell you how soft the economy is, and how no one is hiring. Then, you talk to employers, and they'll tell you how they can't find enough good people to fill their openings. At this conference, employers learn how to grow and retain talented IT people. * Also, Unmasking the Future, May 28th, about Web 2.0. Web 2.0 still seems to be a lot of hype and less substance, more than where people are actually making money (think YouTube). At this conference, learn what Web 2.0 is, future predictions, and how it might affect your business.
Language: French Language Cafe, May 24th, $98. This is basically how not to be the stupid American when you travel. Pick up key language patterns to get you through the most common situations, of ordering in a restaurant, shopping, directions, getting around by public transit, small talk, cultural sensitivity, and so on. Don't crack any Jerry Lewis jokes while you're over there.
Organization: Seattle Newcomers, for women new (and old) to the Seattle scene, looking for social, recreational, and networking activities. There's that entire discussion of the Seattle freeze, how it's icy to newcomers. Maybe true, or maybe just whining. Anyway, if you're a gal and would like to make some new friends, then connect with this group.
