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Alison Skirtboston

Skirt! Boston editor

Skirt! is evidence that the universe is paying attention: I spent the last six years at mach speed, whether finishing college (Emerson) while writing full time for Boston Globe West (2001-2004) or editing the Boston Parents’ Paper during the day while holding down the steady gig writing for Globe ...

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Celebrate October!

­I can’t believe it’s October already. How many times have you said that to yourself this morning?

Well, it’s going to be an incredible month for  motivated women around here. Starting Thurs., Oct. 2, there are a host of events for high-powered women to meet and mingle at. Keep an eye on the ever-changing skirt calendar...

Here’s an abridged rundown:

Oct. 2, State Attorney General Martha Coakley and Suffolk County Sheriff Andrea Cabral join forces to support state Senate candidate Sarah Orzoco at the Omni Parker House. ­saraorozco.com

Oct. 16, there’s a luncheon to raise funds for Rosie’s Place at the Hynes Convention Center. ­­rosies.org

Learn about a new nonprofit, Building Impact, at a young profess­ionals event at Emerge Spa, 275 Newbury St., Boston, 6-8pm, (and bid on Celtics tickets). buildingimpact.org­

Also, Casa di Stile in the North End is hosting a special sale that evening to benefit The Ellie Fund. www.casadistile.com

Oct. 21, the Mass. Women’s Political Caucus has its annual Rising Star Awards at Johnnies on the Side. www.mwpc.org

Oct. 22 is the annual ArtBecause gala at the Back Bay Events Center, including the Seed the Scientists Awards.  www.artbecause.org

Oct. 31 is the amazing 11th annual Babson Women’s Leadership Conference at Babson College. www.babson.edu/cwl