During it’s last secret member-only meeting at Comic Book Ink, initiate Derek Tong was brought fully into the clutches of The CLAW. Mr. Tong became the exclusive member number seven. “Seven is my lucky number.” Tong was quoted. “What did I sign? You said I didn’t need to read it first. What? No! What? Wait.” It is with a happy heart, healthier coffers, and abstract plans that The CLAW welcomes it’s newest talon. Photo by Michael Shaudis. In photo: Elliot Trotter, James Stowe, Derek Tong, Mark Monlux, RR Anderson & Jeff Hawley.

Nefarious plans for Feed Tacoma explained

Nefarious plans are afoot! Kevin Feitas, creator and mad mogul of Feed Tacoma, once again attended the Open Swim. A dozen or so attendees then got a chance to eavesdrop on how the CLAW will soon be spreading it’s presence yet further into the Tacoma psyche. And members were reminded about the looming deadline for The CLAW art showing at Tacoma Art Supply. And there was over so much doodling. Doodling that will change the course of history.

Tunnel by Mark Monlux

Is that sense of isolation closing in on you? The CLAW (Cartoonists League of Absurd Washingtonians) will be having their Open Swim this Wednesday evening. The Open Swim is for both member and non-members. Anyone who wants to be part of the festivities is welcomed. Besides the usual hijinks of doodling and preparing the path for the robotic overlords, there just might be a secret ceremony performed. The time and location are:

Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. July 22nd 2009
The Mandolin Café
3923 S 12th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(In the New and Improved back room, to the left of the performance stage.)
RSVP if you can, space is limited. Feel free to bring a friend, but as this is an adult only event, no kids.

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