LECTURES/WORKSHOPS Wednesday 8/23 DIVORCE & SEPARATION SUPPORT GROUP Lead by Ellen ...
DIVORCE & SEPARATION SUPPORT GROUP
Lead by Ellen Weber of Divorce & Marriage Counseling Service, group offers coping methods, support & resources; NOW-NYC Office, 150 W. 28th St., rm. 304 (7th Ave.), 212-627-9895; 6:30, $15 contrib.
EPCAT USA
International children's rights advocacy group working to end sexual exploitation hosts discussion; Bluestockings, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-777-6028; 7, free.
FEMINISTS ROCK THE VOTE
Radical Women meeting celebrating 80th anniversary of the vote with lecture on future; 32 Union Square (E. 16th St.), 212-677-7002; dinner 7, meeting 7:30, $6 contrib.
Gardening
Laurel Rimmer offers tips & advice on home gardening; Wave Hill, 675 W. 252nd St. (Indep. Ave.), Bronx, 718-549-3200; 6:30, free [through 8/30].
MAKING CONTACT WITH LOST LOVED ONES
Medium George Anderson leads evening & may deliver message from other side to you; 110 W. 19th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-371-0280; 6:30, $29-$49.
NUMBERS & YOU
Author Lloyd Strayhorn explains how to make 'em work for you; Borders Books, 550 2nd Ave. (32nd St.), 212-685-2848; 7, call for price.
sunset wednesdays
Gardens stay open late in summer. Seasonal events incl. gardening programs with Laurel Rimmer, world nature music, movement workshops (tai chi) & landscape improv (writing & sketching); Wave Hill, W. 249th St. (Independence Ave.), 718-549-3200 for times & prices [through 8/30].
Friday 8/25
STOOP POETRY WORKSHOP
Serious scribers bring 10 copies of your work to Tribes Gallery, 285 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. C & D), 212-674-3778; 7:30-9:30, $3 contrib.
Saturday 8/26
BLUE ACTION MONTHLY: FOCUS ON GENTRIFICATION & TENANT RIGHTS
Activists & community leaders convene & discuss how to stop the insanity; Bluestockings, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-777-6028; 7:30, free.
tribal soundz Classes
"Dances of the Voice," Sat. at 2; "Bellydancing Classes," Mon. at 6; "Dumbek Classes," Tues. at 6; Tribal Soundz, 340 E. 6th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-673-5992 for more info.
Sunday 8/27
IMAGES OF THE GARDEN
Ongoing series of photography workshops. This week: Kay Wheeler on up-close flower photography, 11; Nan Melville on garden portraits, 1; NY Botanical Garden, 200th St. (Southern Blvd.), Bronx, 718-817-8747; call for price.
Monday 8/28
OUT PROFESSIONALS
Lesbian & gay group hosts career oriented roundtables. This week: "Start-Up Success Stories" w/ community business owners; Lesbian & Gay Community Services Center, 1 Little W. 12th St. (Hudson St.), 212-620-7310; 8, $10.
Tuesday 8/29
HOW TO SELL & MAKE MONEY ON THE WEB
CEO of Flooz.com Robert Levitan gives advice; Community Church of NY, 40 E. 35th St. (betw. Madison & Park Aves.), 212-371-0280; 6:30, $29-$49.
work talk
"Risks & Rewards of Starting Your Own Business" w/Philip Schoenberg; St. Jean Baptiste Church Parish Center, E. 76th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-949-9300; 6, contrib.