Green Speed Dating for eco-minded singles
For diehard environmentalists who only date people with low carbon footprints, there's now Green Speed Dating -- happening on Father's Day of all days, giving the event a slightly Freudian aspect...
When: Sunday, June 15, 6:15 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Where: The Hideout, 112 W. Channel Rd., Santa Monica
Cost: $20 donation to Developing Communities
Basically, you'll meet 20 people of the opposite gender (so don't plunk down the money if you're gay or you'll be sadly disappointed) in quick succession and note the people you'd like to see again on a sheet. Free appetizers will be provided; less free drinks will be available from the bartender. Within 24 hours of the event, you'll receive your mutual matches.
The event's limited to 40 people, so if you're interested, sign up now. You must be between the ages of 25-40. Sorry, again, older people (Will I get angry lectures about how "those who come are supposed to be there" again?).
The event's a creative fundraiser for Developing Communities, a group of six volunteers who are dedicated to the development of small communities in Central America. Three of the volunteers, including Jenean Smith, one of the organizers of the Green Speed Dating event, are former Peace Corps volunteers. One of their current projects is to bring solar power to a Nicaraguan town that's off the grid.
The whole event sounds kind of fun, but the possibility of an ex showing up feels too high. When did the Westside get so small?
