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WILLIAMSBURG SPELLING BEE

I used to clam up when it came time for spelling bees in 4th Grade.  I was, and still am, a horribly useless speller.  However, I love watching 'œbees,' and this one sounds like a heck-ve-a-lota fun!  Pete’s Candy Store’s Spelling Bee with Bobbyblue and Jenisfamous happens every other Monday in 2009.  Season 10’s finals are on Dec. 7th, so get there this Monday, Sept. 14th to start practicing.   Sign-up starts at 7pm; Bee starts at 7:30.  There’s no cover, and no criteria to join!  Other bee dates are Sept. 28, Oct. 12, Oct. 26, Nov. 9, and Nov. 23.  Algorithm anyone?

Pete’s Candy Store’s Spelling Bee
Monday, September 14
709 Lorimer St. (between Richardson and Frost) [Williamsburg]
7pm Sign-up, 7:30 Bee
$FREE

GARDEN YOGA CLASS

On Sundays, September 13th and 27th, my absolute favorite yoga teacher, Heather Lilleston, will be teaching an open Jivamukti yoga class in an outdoor garden in Williamsburg for only $10!  Get yourselves to that garden, especially if you are hung over, depressed, or exhausted, because Heather’s class will lift you up, get you moving, and connect you back with yourself.  She’s irreverent at times, inspiring, non-judgmental, and fiery.  (Oh, and she’s totally hot, if that makes any difference to you.) Bring your own mat.

p.s. Today, Saturday Sept. 12, at 4pm, Heather’s yoga class at Pure Yoga on the Upper East Side is FREE!!

Heather’s Garden Yoga Classes
Sundays, September 13th and 27th
161 N. 4th St. (at Driggs St.) [Williamsburg]
5:30 '“ 7pm, $10

Heather’s FREE Class at Pure Yoga
Saturday, September 12th
203 E. 86th St. (at 3rd Ave.) [Upper East Side]
4 '“ 5:30pm, $FREE

WRITERS’ WORKSHOPS

On Tuesday, Sept. 15 and Wednesday, Sept. 16, Gotham Writers’ Workshop is offering 30 FREE one-hour writing classes as a part of their Open House!  These classes include Memoir Writing, Travel Writing, Screenwriting, Fiction Writing, Stand-up Comedy Writing, Article Writing, Children’s Book Writing, Songwriting, and TV Writing.  Sign-up here ASAP to reserve your space.

If you’re more of a play-it-by-ear kinda person, Gotham Writers’ Workshop is also hosting a free Workshop on Memoir Writing on Sunday, September 13 from 6-7pm at McNally Jackson Bookstore.  Also free, this workshop does not require at reservation to attend.

Gotham Writer’s Workshop Open House
Tuesday, Sept. 15 and Wednesday, Sept. 16
555 Eighth Avenue, Suite 1402 (between W. 37th and W. 38th St.) [Manhattan]
Various Times '“ See Schedule
$FREE

Memoir Workshop
Sunday, September 13
McNally Jackson Bookstore
52 Prince St. (between Lafayette and Mulberry St.) [SoHo]
6:00-7:00pm
$FREE

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Danielle was raised by a pack of coyotes in the Los Angeles hills. Since arriving in NY in 2001, she has had any number of strange jobs, including back-up singing for JELVIS (the Jewish Elvis), starting the non-profit LYDIA, and writing political cabarets. A huge advocate for travel as a way of life, you can find her at the Brooklyn Public Library when her bank account is empty, fantasizing about where to head off to next.