Dances & Contests

We had fun at the LA Singles dance last Friday. It was good to see several familiar faces plus many new people learning about the Suburban Singles Scene. As usual, the dance hall was crowded and the dance floor was full. I tried my first Paul Jones dance, which was a fun way to meet new dance partners. Ladies, there are many men at this singles venue. The age range at the LA Singles dance is wide, probably swinging from 30-70 with the bulk between 45-65. Although there are many trained dancers on the floor, there are just am many untrained, freestyle dancers like me.

Thanks to Enar Sanders for arranging for the discount at the door and the table for us. This dance is held every Friday night. If you haven't checked it out yet, put it on your to do list for this spring.

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I'd like to remind you all of the Blind Date Contest running this month. Applications are still being accepted. You will see a link on the sidebar for details. I have been sorting through the applications received so far and am thinking we may need to double the opportunities. I will let you know what I can arrange.

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Since Mike & Ava have temporarily bowed out of the Mystery Barstool Contest, this month's barstool has not yet been identified. JohnJM has made two good guesses, and has been close, but not quite right. Anyone else want to try? This would be an excellent week to receive this prize! Here it is again.

March Madness Mixer Tomorrow!

I hope you are all making plans to attend our March Madness Mixer at Ledo Pizza in Crofton tomorrow from 6-9:30. The restaurant is in the plaza on the South side of Rte 3 behind the Dunkin Donuts. We are expecting a crowd, so carpool if you can.

The beer tasting, sponsored by Hops & Vines, will be from 6:30-8:30. I'm planning on ordering my dinner there, since Ledo's is giving us 25% off our bill. I love Ledo Pizza, but they have healthier choices on the menu if you are not throwing your diet to the wind like I plan to do.

We have a challenging trivia contest that has an interactive component for those of you who are feeling a brave enough to play along. It will be fun.

So do you collaborate with a friend on what to wear when you are going out? I imagine women do this more than men. Do men ever ask a friend what they are wearing? But it is a casual, beer & pizza event, so jeans are in order. I'm sure everyone will be looking fine with all the fine singles in attendance.

I'm looking forward to meeting some of the folks I've been e-mailing with, especially our blind date contestants. I won't point out who has applied, but it will be easier for me to find select a compatible date once I've met you.

See you tomorrow!

Blind Dating Fun

Speaking of the Sly Horse Tavern...
The owner of the elegant and delicious Sly Horse Tavern has made us a lovely offer. He has offered us a dinner for two gift certificate to be used for a blind date that we will cover in the Suburban Singles Scene. Fun, huh?

So we are officially kicking off our first Blind Date Contest for the Suburban Singles Scene. We'll accept applications through April, with the date planned for early May.

Applying means that you are willing to be photographed on the date for the blog and the magazine and that you are willing to share your thoughts in anticipation of the date and shortly after the date. The blind date will be the subject of the June column in the magazine.

Entries will be stored for possible future installments of the contest. Applications will be sorted by subjective review of a panel of yet-to-be chosen matchmakers with margaritas.

If you want to be considered, you need to send an e-mail to me at ann@suburbanscene.net with the following information:
Name & phone number
General physical description: age, race, height, fitness level
(photo attachments welcome but not required)
General education/employment information
Residential history (Where you live now, where you are from originally)
Preferences and deal breakers
What you are hoping for if you win (aside from a delicious dinner and minor local celebrity)
Anything else you want us to know.


In the meantime, anyone want to regale us with a story or tidbit about a blind dating adventure? My parents, who have been married for 47 years, met on a blind date - proof that they can work out great. I never went on a true blind date and I haven't tried the computer services, so I'm low on these stories myself.