For those of you that are interested in supporting local lesbian owned businesses, I thought I would share this:

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Women Workin’ It! A Community Building Event

Join Bay Area Business Woman newspaper at the Palm Ballroom in San Rafael, on Wednesday, July 23 for a wonderful evening including a fabulous sit-down dinner, networking with accomplished business women, shopping our great variety of table vendors, plus a chance to win some fun door prizes!! Come out and learn some solid strategies you can take to the bank!

Edith Yeung, speaker, blogger and founder of Clue Market, Inc. presents:
“Seven Steps to Build High Traffic Websites”

Dale Marie Golden, acclaimed speaker and V.P. of Alta Alliance Bank presents:
“Six Financial Keys to Your Future Success”

In today’s competitive marketplace, the personal connection is the best way to advance your business. This event will give you the opportunity to connect with a great variety of successful women and expand your network. Register today to ensure your seat at the table!

WHEN: Wednesday, July 23, 5:30 - 8:30 pm WHERE: At the Palm Ballroom, Seafood Peddler Restaurant, San Rafael
Our vendor tables have sold out! We have wonderful vendors lined up for you including: AAH HAA! —- Basket Wares —- Contemporary Prayer Beads —- Cookie Lee Je welry —- Fabkins —- Genworth Financial —- Golden Gate University —- Inner Architect —- Juice PLUS+ —- Just in Time Solutions —- Kaiser Permanente —- Mix Coatl Arts & Crafts —- Safeguard —- The Sign Shop

Fabulous/Activist Bay Area Lesbians with Disabilities- An Oral History and Storytelling Project Meeting Sunday, July 13th First Community meeting open to disabled lesbians and allies 2:00 p.m. Redwood Gardens
>>> Where: Redwood Gardens Community Room. >>> 2951 Derby Street >>> Berkeley 94705 >>> cross street: Claremont
To sign up to attend go to www.fabledasp.com and click the volunteer link at the bottom of the page. wheelchair accessible, scent-free organized by a dyke over 40
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Women’s 6-Week Self-Defense Class:
The next 6-Week Level 1 Self-Defense class begins September 8, 2008, 6:30-8:30 pm Class dates are: September 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13 Sliding scale fee: $125 - $200
OPEN HOUSE: July 31, 2008, 6:30-7:30
To register: call 510-428-0502 or visit www.handtohandkajukenbo.com
As one of the oldest continuously operating self-defense training centers in the United States, Hand to Hand specializes in practical, comprehensive women’s self-defense that relies on effective physical, verbal and emotional strategies.
In a highly supportive environment, students learn to protect themselves from invasive and dangerous situations including physical assault. They will gain insight into the complexities of violence in our culture and become aware of how we are all impacted by sexism, racism and gender oppression, regardless of our personal identities.
Level 1 Students learn how to assess potentially unsafe situations, recognize signs of escalation, and practice skills that interrupt harassment, intimidation and violence. We teach verbal, physical and emotional strategies that empower women and girls so they can make appropriate choices.
Role plays, peer-based learning, and teacher-led discussions on the roots of violence and oppression, along with rigorous physical training, boundary setting scenarios and conflict resolution exercises provide women and girls with the information and techniques needed to keep them safe.
Hand to Hand instructors will custom design programs for businesses, schools and organizations.
5680 San Pablo Ave. (at Stanford) * Oakland, CA 94608 * 510-428-0502 register on line at www.handtohandkajukenbo.com

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Ladies,
If you’ve been wanting to check out the thinkPhilosophy salons that I’ve been running, your next chance is on Tuesday, July 15th. Hope to see some of you there!
Cheers, Rita Alfonso, Ph.D. Philosopher-at-Large and GWS/LGBT Prof. at U.C. Berkeley *

Hey everyone. Tonight, July 10, 2008, at 8pm Femina Potens presents Speed Dating! for queer-identified dykes, bois, grrls and transmen. Then Join us this Saturday for SIZZLE, a night of hot queer writers. More information below. See you there!
We encourage you to purchase tickets for Speed Dating in advance athttp://www. brownpapertickets. com/event/37319 Remember when times were simpler? Remember when it was easy for girl to meet girl and fall in love? Remember when you had time for love before your 3 jobs took over your life? Well now you have time for Queer Speed Dating. Queer Speed Dating is a fun and quirky night for single and poly women, femmes, dykes, bois, grrls and transmen to hang out and meet one another. We are breaking the ice for you and providing a safe space for queers to interact and expand our community, while also promoting the accessibility and mission of Femina Potens. Whether you are looking for a friend or something more Queer Speed Dating is the place to be for socializing, sangria and sexy snacks.
Queer Speed Dating is a bi-monthly benefit to increase visibility of women and transgendered artists. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance in the store at http://www. brownpapertickets. com/event/37319 18 and over.

[LINK: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/qbabe/message/3742;_ylc=X3oDMTJxcmRqazNsBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzkxMzQ1NjAEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDE1MDA5BG1zZ0lkAzM3NDIEc2VjA2Rtc2cEc2xrA3Ztc2cEc3RpbWUDMTIxNTcyNzM2MA--] JULY 12 Diversity Center Garden Party REMINDER
Posted by: “Grace” [LINK: mailto:graceg@pacbell.net?Subject=%20Re%3AJULY%2012%20Diversity%20Center%20Garden%20Party%20REMINDER] graceg@pacbell.net [LINK: http://profiles.yahoo.com/gracegallego2002] gracegallego2002
Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:18 am (PDT) Garden Party at the Diversity Center
1117 Soquel AV, Santa Cruz
Saturday, July 12, 2008 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Join us for a Free Backyard BBQ In Celebration of The Diversity Center & Triangle Speakers Merger.
Relax & enjoy old friends and new.
Soft drinks & water offered for sale.
LGBTIQ community & allies are invited. Children are welcome.
Sponsored by the Diversity Center’s Social Committee. Questions? Call the Diversity Center, 831-425-5422.

MOONLIGHT KAYAK TRIP
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
RSVP at [LINK: http://www.defrank.org/events/2008_08_16_kayak-trip.html] http://www.defrank.org/events/2008_08_16_kayak-trip.html
The Billy DeFrank LGBT Community Center and LGBTBayArea are teaming up for a kayaking adventure together, Moonlight Style, with Blue Water Ventures!
We would like to welcome you to our Sea Otters by Moonlight Tour in Elkhorn Slough National Marine Estuary. The protected water of the Slough is an ideal place to observe some of California’s finest coastal resources. Sea otters, harbor seals, and an array of birds can be seen at close range. With 90% of California’s wetlands loss to development, Elkhorn Slough offers a special opportunity to observe a biologically rich and critically endangered habitat.
The Slough is so different at night and will be a unique experience for those who have been to the Slough before.
Our favorite, Blue Water Ventures will be our tour guide for this event!
For more information on the Slough, please visit: [LINK: http://www.elkhornslough.org/esnerr.htm] http://www.elkhornslough.org/esnerr.htm
For more information regarding this trip, please contact [LINK: mailto:lttleS81@yahoo.com] Sandra Lawrence.
WHEN
Saturday, August 16, 2008
TIME
6:00pm to 9:30pm (approx)
WHERE
North Moss Landing Harbor 2390 Hwy One Moss Landing, CA
COST
$65.00/per person
PRESENTED BY
The Billy DeFrank Center
LGBTBayArea [LINK: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LGBTBayArea] http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LGBTBayArea
Blue Water Ventures [LINK: http://bluewaterventures.org/] http://bluewaterventures.org/