Dances, picnics, pool parties and other socials sponsored by Capital NAAFA. NAAFA is a non-profit human rights organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for fat people. NAAFA has been working since 1969 to eliminate discrimination based on body size and provide fat people with the tools for self-empowerment through public education, advocacy, and member support."Fat" is not a four-letter word. It is an adjective, like short, tall, thin, or blonde. While society has given “Fat” a derogatory meaning, we find that identifying ourselves as "Fat" is an important step in casting off the shame we have been taught to feel about our bodies.

Can you do it 25 times in one night? Sure you can! Check out the next HurryDate party in DC on Wednesday, March 26th and you'll go on 25 three-minute dates by night’s end. Throw in a cool bar, lots of drinks and a wild, anything-goes vibe and you’ve got yourself one hell of a night out after work! Find out more info on an upcoming HurryDate party and RSVP only at www.hurrydate.com.Venue: Vida, 1120 20th Street, NWTime: 7pmCost: $35.00

Speed Dating for single professionals. Ten people for ten minutes. Meet your soul mate or have 10 fun dates at a great new place. Hot new venues weekly. At an Impact Date event the participants meet ten people individually one on one for a brief chat and then decide which of the people they met they would like to see again, either as a friend or date. No competition, no rejection, no huge meat-market mixers and no e-mailing into the void of on-line profiles. Just people meeting one on one for relaxing conversation and some music at the best night spots in town.

Go on at least 8 six-minute dates in one evening! Let us know who you liked and if they liked you too, we'll give you each other's contact information so you can continue communicating. High Excitement, Low Stress Dating

The best choice for fun, creative and affordable activites in DC -- our events are better than speed dating since they're not as forced, and UP DC is the only arganization in town with a free matchmaker and "I Saw You" bulletin board service to contact someone you met or wanted to meet at one of our many fun events.