What's Happening in Seattle this Week
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t">
<b><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black">Girl's=
=20
Night:</span></b><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana=
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The big activity this week is
<a href=3D"http://www.chatwithwomen.com/pages/jason_mesnick_event.ht=
m">
meeting Jason Mesnick</a>, finalist from last season's <i>The=20
Bachelorette</i>, Aug 14th, $85. This is quite a consolation p=
rize; he=20
loses one gal on national TV, and now gets to get mobbed by a room f=
ull=20
of admiring women. For the gals, go for the good time and the =
killer=20
atmosphere at the
<a href=3D"http://www.waterfrontpier70.com/waterfrontpier70/">Waterf=
ront</a>. =20
This party is hosted by the <a href=3D"http://www.chatwithwomen.com"=
>Chat=20
with Women</a> ladies, and they've had the golden touch in Seattle f=
or=20
the last year or so. * Also,
<a href=3D"http://www.parlorultralounge.com/girlsnightout.html">Girl=
's=20
Night Out </a>at <a href=3D"http://www.parlorbilliards.com/">The Par=
lor</a>,=20
every Wednesday at </span>
<span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;
color:black">8 PM</span><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Verdana;color:black">. There's some battle-of-the-sexes game in a six-=
game pool=20
competition, and the ladies get the assistance of the female in-hous=
e=20
pros. Winners get a chance to then compete against in-house pr=
os, earn=20
bragging rights, and some other gew-gaw. This is a way of maki=
ng=20
shooting stick fun.</span><p><b>
<span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black">Lec=
tures:</span></b><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:b=
lack">
<a href=3D"http://www.larryishmael.com/larry_s_schedule">Meet Ed Nix=
on</a>,=20
Aug 22nd, $100. Boy, how do you remember an older brother who =
forever=20
colored the family name? Ed Nixon, the president's younger bro=
ther,=20
talks about his family, as well as his experience as a world travele=
r=20
and his expertise on energy policy. A few other local heavy po=
liticos=20
will be taking the microphone for a bit, too.</span></p>
<p><b><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:blac=
k">
Opera:</span></b><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana=
;color:black">
<a href=3D"http://www.seattleopera.org/LGBT">LGBT Night at the Opera=
</a>,=20
Aug 22nd, $100. If you don't know what the acronym stands for,=
then it=20
doesn't apply to you. </span>
<span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Verdana;color:black">Seattle</span><span style=3D"font-size:10=
=2E0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black">=20
socialite supreme JJ McKay, along with senator Ed Murray, shows that=
=20
opera is truly for everyone. You get main floor orchestra seat=
ing, a=20
little private intermission reception, along with some wine and=20
refreshments. If you're looking for a change of venue from the=
usual=20
scene on Capital Hill, then go down the hill.</span></p>
<p><b><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:blac=
k">
Senior Activity:</span></b><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-fami=
ly:Verdana;
color:black">
<a href=3D"http://www.cityofseattle.net/humanservices/seniorsdisable=
d/mosc/employment.htm">
Age 55+ Jobless Workshop</a>, Aug 13th, free. The prospect of =
being=20
north of 50 and needing to start a new career must be daunting. =
; Learn=20
about job searching, Title V Senior Community Service Employment, an=
d=20
available services at the Mayor's Office. Find the job that wi=
ll take=20
you into retirement. * Also,
<a href=3D"http://www.seattle.gov/humanservices/seniorsdisabled/mosc=
/Flyer_SeniorCoffeeHour.pdf">
Coffee Hour</a>, Aug 21st, free. The director of Seattle Anima=
l Shelter=20
chats about pets, the shelter's services, and how seniors can get=20=
involved, such as foster care, dog walking, and rehabilitating sick=
=20
pets.</span></p>
<p><b><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:blac=
k">
Music:</span></b><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana=
;color:black">
<a href=3D"http://www.seattle.gov/arts/news/press_releases.asp?prID=
=3D8693&deptID=3D1">
Seattle Women of Hip-Hop</a>, Aug 14th, free. The mayor's offi=
ce=20
continues its cultural outreach by bringing notice to the growing=20=
influence of women in hip-hop, through their music and spoken words.=
=20
Not much of a surprise, female hip-hop lyrics are more centered on=
=20
themes of self- empowerment and making a positive impact on society.=
=20
This event is after work, so if you're not in a hurry or don't want =
to=20
battle the rush hour, this is a viable option.</span></p>
<p><b><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:blac=
k">
Fashion:</span></b><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verda=
na;color:black">
<a href=3D"http://www.iadtseattle.com/events.asp">Design Expo</a>, A=
ug=20
29th, $25. The students at Academy of Design have their big sh=
ow of the=20
year, showcasing their main works. These student design shows =
are=20
always interesting - some misses, and some very innovative fashions =
and=20
designs.</span></p>
<p><b><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:blac=
k">
Festival:</span></b><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verd=
ana;color:black">
<a href=3D"http://www.supernaturalconnections.com/blog/view/id_760/t=
itle_2008-seattle-faerie-festival/">
Faerie Festival</a>, Aug 16th, free. Apparently more popular t=
han the=20
dragon festival, but less popular than the unicorn festival, now com=
es=20
the Faerie Festival, whatever that is. If you think faeries ar=
e wusses=20
and wimps, then apparently you haven't crossed paths with a bad-ass=
=20
gargoyle before.</span></p>
<p><b><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:blac=
k">
Environmental:</span></b><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family=
:Verdana;color:black">
<a href=3D"http://www.streamkeeper.org/opportun/calendar.htm">Sustai=
ning=20
Living Rivers: The Role of Biological Monitoring</a>, Aug 15th, $50.=
=20
There's a lot going on in that little creek. Before action can=
be=20
taken, you first need to understand what's going on. In this c=
lass,=20
learn how to determine the biological effects of human development a=
nd=20
activity around streams. Learn how aquatic insects are an indi=
cator=20
species, gather field samples, and evaluate the health of a stream.
</span></p>
<p><b><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:blac=
k">
Family:</span></b><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdan=
a;color:black">
<a href=3D"http://www.zoo.org/events/all.html">Wild About Water</a>,=
Aug=20
17th, free with Zoo admission. The Zoo has put together a new=
=20
interactive exhibit on the importance of water and how animals rely =
upon=20
it. This is part educational, and part actionable. The e=
ducation part=20
is how animals interact with water, such as making a home or finding=
=20
food. Then, with your enthusiasm intact, they present ideas on=
how you=20
can help ensure clean water and help conserve it.</span></p>
<b><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana; color: bl=
ack">
Organization:</span></b><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-famil=
y: Verdana; color: black">
<a href=3D"http://www.leadershiptomorrowseattle.org/index.html">Lead=
ership=20
Tomorrow</a>, helping to create better leaders in the Puget Sound=20=
region, with an emphasis on stewardship and civic leadership. =
These=20
folks have an extensive, 9-month program, pumping out about 70 gradu=
ates=20
per class. This sort of thing is great to do, but one can't be=
half-ass=20
about it; it requires a full commitment, or don=92t bother doing it.=
The=20
effects can be life-changing.</span></div> </td>
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<p style=3D"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 24pt;" align=3D"center">
<strong>=20
<span style=3D"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana;">Toes in Sand<br>
</span>
</strong>
<span style=3D"font-size: 10pt; ">About a month of summer left - enjoy it=
=20
while it's here.</span></p>
<p style=3D"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 24pt;" align=3D"center">
<img border=3D"0" src=3D"http://www.fransandchristina.com/travel/06cookisl=
/fullsize/074_fs.jpg" width=3D"290" height=3D"220"></p>
<p style=3D"margin-bottom:24.0pt">
<span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;
color:black"><a href=3D"http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?ID=3D44=
5">Alki=20
Beach</a>: This one is a gimmie, Seattle's only sliver of California=
=20
coastline and scene. This is Seattle's most popular because it=
has it=20
all: two miles for running and rollerblading, good sand for=20
castle-building, the stunning views of Seattle, quintessential scene=
s of=20
the ferry coming and going, bakeries and boutiques nearby, volleybal=
l,=20
campfire pits, and sunsets. The parking can be real pain, thou=
gh.</span></p>
<p style=3D"margin-bottom:24.0pt">
<span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;
color:black"><a href=3D"http://www.seattle.gov/Parks/beach_detail.asp?id=3D3=
47">
Matthews Beach</a>: This is a good one for families and groups. =
; They=20
have a lifeguard on duty during the summer, weather permitting. =
; The=20
sand is good here, and the depth is good for swimming. They al=
so have a=20
children's play area and picnic spots. Since this is right on =
the=20
Burke-Gilman trail, it's an easy jaunt by bicycle, too.</span></p>
<p style=3D"margin-bottom:24.0pt">
<span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;
color:black"><a href=3D"http://www.mercergov.org/page.asp?navid=3D497">Grove=
land=20
Beach Park</a>: This is a nice little underused beach, except on hot=
=20
days. Since the park is sunset-facing, the evening views can b=
e=20
dramatic. Dogs, on-leash, are permitted here. The only b=
ummer of this=20
park is the steep descent in, which means, when you're ready to wrap=
up=20
your day, you have a little hill to climb on the way out.</span></p>=
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