Monthly Archives: June 2009

July Ladies Who Lunch!

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Mariah| Leave a comment

You are specially invited to:

Design by Jacqui for Slide Sideways

Ladies Who Lunch July

A monthly gathering of young women friends at:

One World Cafe

“your local and organic community kitchen”

1804 E. Sprague Ave. Saturday, July 11th, 11:30-1:30pm

Come to meet new creative, intelligent, charming, and exciting young women in Spokane. We will eat fantastic food and have an opportunity to check in and share our plans for future events.

At the June brunch we had ~15 gals in attendance, and many more who were over at the Pride Fest in Riverfront Park. About a third were first-timers, so don’t be shy! Come on out and join us. It’s easy to lead a fulfilling urban social life in Spokane’s summer season. We’ll help you along the way.

*Guys and kids are welcome. Lunch is by donation with cash or check only. There is no register so be prepared to make change. For questions or comments please call (509) 939-0015 or email shrinkingvioletsociety [at] gmail [dot] com for more information.

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Shrinking Violet's Official Logo Design Survey

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Mariah| Leave a comment

The results are in from our “Call for Concepts” logo design contest. Three bold members found the time to create and submit 3-4 designs each and now we are going to democratically vote for the winner.

To cast your vote, simply select your choice below and click the “vote” button, or complete the online survey here. All votes are due by Friday, July 3rd, 2009 before midnight.

Contestants were asked to consider printability and reproducibility in their designs, and voters are asked to consider the same.

The artist with the winning design will receive a certificate for a one hour massage by Violet’s member Mariah Neeson, compliments of our extra event revenue from the clothing exchange. Second and third place winners will receive meal tickets to One World Cafe donated through the volunteer equity of Violet’s member Monique Kovalenko.

Thanks also goes to Keely Honeywell for helping to organize this activity.

We at the Spokane Shrinking Violets are dedicated to treating our creatives well, and as you can see, what goes around comes around!

Just like our favorite cafe believes in zero food waste, we believe in “zero design waste.” Non-winning designs will be made into buttons, stickers, T-shirts and other DIY style stuff over time. Meanwhile, let us know what you think about these logos!

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Shrinking Violets Clothing Exchange – June 29th!

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Mariah| Leave a comment

Almost two years ago a trio of gals living on the lower South Hill decided to throw a party. Now this wasn’t going to be just any party, they wanted to go the extra mile and do something special. They had done a pot luck for young people in the neighborhood, had hosted a taco bar and craft parties, put on a spaghetti feed and celebrated a couple of birthdays. This time they had clothes on the brain, and building a stronger social women’s community in Spokane.

The result? Over 40 lovely ladies showed up to rake through each others’ stuff and find fun new things to wear. All for the unbeatable price of FREE!

Fast-forward two years and you find yourself in a different  Spokane. New albums have been released, restaurants have opened, and the city has spawned a new network of creative lady friends looking to lift each other up and help make a positive impact – the Shrinking Violets!

Please join us in making a new tradition at the first annual  Shrinking Violets Clothing Swap:

Invitation design by Kim Wescott

Invitation design by Kim Wescott


What: Bring any clothing items or accessories that have been hanging around in your closet that could use a new home. All styles, sizes and ages are welcome, but please try to bring at least 3 items so we have great selection for everybody. Feel free to bring more if it’s crowding your closet! There is no limit to what you may go home with.

When: Monday, June 29th @ 6pm

Where: Art, Music & More, 608 W 2nd Ave.

Details: A $4 suggested donation at the door covers venue and printing costs for Shrinking Violets events.

RSVP: Be sure to check out the event page on Facebook!

Questions? Call Taylor at 509-844-4288.

*Please invite or bring along anyone you think may want to attend. Prior group attendance is not a requirement to participate. We’ll see you there!

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Shrinking Violet's July Book Group Meeting

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Becky| Leave a comment

At the last meeting, the coordinators and attendees decided to change the scheduling of the book club meetings. Instead of reading one book every six weeks (with two meetings), we have decided that every third Sunday of every month we will read a new book. That way, everyone can plan their weekends accordingly and be prepared to discuss the book in its entirety.

July’s book is:

Bastard Out of Carolina

by Dorothy Allison

“Greenville County, South Carolina, a wild, lush place, is home to the Boatwright family – rough-hewn men who drink hard and shoot up each other’s trucks, and indomitable women who marry young and age all too quickly. At the heart of this astonishing novel is Ruth Anne Boatwright, known simply as Bone, a South Carolina bastard with an annotated birth certificate to tell the tale. Observing everything with the mercilessly keen eye of a child, Bone finds herself caught in a family triangle that will test the loyalty of her mother, Anney. Her stepfather, Daddy Glen, calls Bone ‘cold as hell, mean as a snake, and twice as twisty, yet Anney needs Glen. At first gentle with Bone, Daddy Glen becomes steadily colder and more furious-until their final, harrowing encounter, from which there can be no turning back.”

Meeting Date: Sunday, July 19, 2009

Time: 1-3 pm

Location: Monique’s House

Please email one of us for address, directions or more details:

Becky – beckyhuss [at] gmail [dot] com

Hilary – hilwhitt [at] hotmail [dot] com

Monique – moneeeq [at] gmail [dot] com

Also, we will be sure to keep everyone posted about the next 3 books, and vote at each meeting for the 4th book. As of now, here is the lineup…

August 16:

Miss Harper Can Do It

Jane Berentson (cousin of SVS local celebrity Kaylee Cole)

September 20:

Jewel of Medina

Sherry Jones

October 18:

Prisoner of Tehran

Marina Nemat

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Calling all Ladies – June Ladies Who Lunch!

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Mariah| Leave a comment

You are specially invited to…

Ladies Who Lunch June

A monthly gathering of young women friends at:

One World Cafe

‘your local and organic community kitchen’

1804 E. Sprague Ave. Saturday, June 13th, 11:30-1:30pm

Come to meet new creative, intelligent, charming, and exciting young women in Spokane. We will eat some fantastic food and have an opportunity to check in and share our ideas and plans for future Shrinking Violet events.

*Guys and kids are welcome. Lunch is by donation with cash or check only. There is no register so be prepared to make change. For questions or comments please call (509) 939-0015 or email shrinkingvioletsociety [at] gmail [dot] com for more information.

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