20 & 30 Somethings Seattle - Happy hours to hikes - All fun!

Over the last 20 years, Halloween, as a holiday, has gotten bigger and bigger. This year, Halloween is on a Friday evening, and it seems that there will be HUGE parties that night, and I know that many don't want to go ALL OUT, but DO want to do something ON Halloween itself (especially if you don't get a lot of trick or treaters, and you LIKE answering the door). With the art in the yard, my house tends to be a bit of a destination for trick or treaters (we usually get almost 50 of them)! Not to mention it's listed on a few maps of notable trick or treat locations.

So, I want to host a low-key Halloween party on Halloween itself. If you want to do something more than stay home and ignore the evening, but you also don't want to be at a crazy go all out party, this is the the event for you! Don't want to wear a costume but you still want to be social? Great! Come on over (If you want to wear a costume, please do!) Don't want to make an extravagant potluck dish? Great, bring something simple... or don't bring anything. (but naturally, the definition of potluck is that if you don't bring anything for it, you don't partake) If you want to bring something yummy to share? Please Do! There will be no shaming anyones choices.

My intentions for the evening is to hang out with everyone that shows up, and to open the door when kids knock, and say Boo! I also plan to offer age appropriate banned books to the kids. (I mean, what is scarier to some adults than a book that might change a kids worldview!)

If the weather is nice, I'll light the firepit in the front yard and we can hand out candy from there, and if it's not, I'll light the fireplace inside.

Over the last 5 or so years somewhere between 20 and 45 folks have shown up. a nice small intimate crowd perfect for taking turns telling stories in front of the fire. I have a piece of guerilla theater for the kids at the door if you happen to like fake spray on blood and want to terrify some parents... And as usual, if anyone wants a tour of the craziness that is the inside of the house, I'm happy to do that a limited number of times as well. We can hang out until people leave. Nothing stressful. Even if you want to just swing by with kids and knock on the door, I tend to give out good candy. so do that, and maybe even come in and stay for a bit and chat.

I'll open the doors at 4:00PM? Hey, it's low key, so this is more of a come on by any time kind of thing (well, trick or treating is over by 10 so we will probably close up around 11pm.)

I'm at 5284 44th Ave SW. right on the corner of 44th and Brandon in West Seattle. On that corner, there is the stump that used to be the perch of the 16 foot tall dragon that was carved out of that tree, and what is left there now, is the dragons owner... a naked woman with outstretched arms... The grand entry stairs are about 10 feet north of the female sculpture. If you have any trouble finding the place, just call (206) 932-6622.

If you want to share this event with friends, the link to a facebook version of the event is here: https://www.facebook.com/events/792233596743030

Ever go to a meetup, hoping to meet some new people and just end up like a wall flower? You spend the time hoping someone will approach you? Ever see someone walk in like they own the place, saying hi to everyone and wonder how they do it? Are they just naturally confident? Did they learn how to talk to people? What’s their secret?

The secret that is hiding in plain sight is that you can learn to be more socially confident in a totally normal, natural way. In fact… we all learn it, either as children or as adults… no one is born social… We are “socialized” at a young age or we actively learn it as we get older.

And here is the thing, you don’t need to be over the top confident to get great results socially. You can just be a regular person who makes people feel great to be around and you’ll find more romantic opportunities start popping up, more career invitations and more community connections come your way

Think of your social skills as the tide that raises all the boats of your life:
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We are putting on a FREE virtual event to help you build the social confidence to make magic happen at your next in person meetup or the next time you are at a cafe or grocery store or just out walking your dog… literally ANYWHERE there are people you can utilise what you’ll learn at our free workshop.

Over the course of 90 minutes we will cover:
Approach someone naturally without the awkwardness of “approaching”
Start conversations that flow effortlessly because you get THEM talking
What the huge social/dating/professional opportunity is in 2025
Where to meet people and turn casual encounters into meaningful connections
Overcome social anxiety and build unshakeable confidence

The end of summer months offer more social opportunities than any other time of year.
Don't let another summer slip by wondering “what if?!”

This is about becoming the most authentic, magnetic version of yourself for all areas of your life. You'll leave with an action plan and the confidence to put yourself out there.

Perfect for: Singles ready to meet someone special, introverts wanting to expand their social circle, or anyone tired of not having enough real-world connection!

About your hosts:

Devon O'Brien Ash has been teaching social skills for 17 years. He has been featured on several large podcasts including Art of Charm w/ Jordan Harbinger. Devon has spoken on stages all over the world for MindValley and YPO (Young Presidents Organization) and has taught at companies like YouTube, Google, and Deloitte and he has garnered several million views on his various social media channels.

Nina Perez is a Connection Expert, a proud mother of two, and a best-selling author, helping people connect and dance through life's challenges! Nina has shared the stage with the Jamie Kern Lima, Jen Gottlieb, Jesse Itzler, and has been featured on TedX Stanley Park, CTV morning live, Canadian Immigrant and Female Entrepreneur Magazine teaching people the ingredients of charisma. Her motto “Connect To Thrive!"