Uncommon Women on common ground

mexicoruss

mexicoruss

Lovin it in RP!
There is a social/business group in Penasco called Uncommon women on common ground. It is made up of women both retired and still working. They get together the second Tuesday of the month and the event is hosted by someone who chooses the location and the theme. Normally 25-30 gals show up.

My wife hosted the event this month and the location chosen was the Baja Cantina and Hotel. The theme was a sewing contest for whom ever wanted to participate. At the deadline 9 seamstresses entered. All of the contestants were local and all but one were Latina. 7 out of 9 completed their application in Spanish. It was a great bi-lingual bi-cultural event. Over 90 women attended this event setting a very high record. Mike and Maru at the Baja and their staff did an outstanding job with the venue, the Mexican Buffet was over the top and their support for my wife was awesome.

Just a little more information to show what a great community we live in! Read Naomi's blog about the event here.

Enjoy!
 
Roberto

Roberto

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Be nice to get a list of the seamstresses. Related, the fabric store on Benito Juarez, right side coming into town, is fantastic. An incredible variety of fabrics. I buy all my sewing supplies there.
 
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mis2810

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Roberto said:
Be nice to get a list of the seamstresses. Related, the fabric store on Benito Juarez, right side coming into town, is fantastic. An incredible variety of fabrics. I buy all my sewing supplies there.
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What's the name of the store and can you give a close landmark nearby for placement?
 
mexicoruss

mexicoruss

Lovin it in RP!
Good ideas...I will gather the information from Naomi as she did have one store on Benito (Telas Yemi) give her 2 coupons as a giveaway. She also had a store on Dominguez (Telas Girasole) do a coupon for 200 pesos.
 
Roberto

Roberto

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mis2810 said:
What's the name of the store and can you give a close landmark nearby for placement?
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It is on the right hand side going toward the port, close to and after the Booger King. There is usually a lot of fabric displayed outside and usually very loud music being played next door. I think it is the Telas Yemi that Russ mentioned. Very nice people. The shop is fun to wander around in. Piles and piles of fabric.

You know, a sewing co-op might be an idea. Train young folk and make and sell unique designed clothing here and on the internet and in the US. I'd gladly donate a sewing machine to that effort.
 
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