Turkey-Free Thanksgiving: Vegan Potluck, Mingling, & Prizes!

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Join us for our annual ChicagoVeg Thanksgiving event!
ChicagoVeg Thanksgiving potluck-style diner is a great opportunity to try a variety of unique dishes, save money, and be creative! It's an excellent way to celebrate the holiday in a circle of the likeminded people and make new friends!

WHAT WE WILL PROVIDE:

Space for the potluck.
Desserts donated by the event sponsors.
Raffle prizes (Send a message via chicagoveg.com/contact if you would like to donate extra prizes).
Some extra paper plates, plastic cups, plastic "silverware", paper towels

WHAT TO BRING:

Beverages to drink/dish to share. It can be homemade or purchased (as long as you know all the ingredients and list them next to your dish). Must be vegan. Please spend $10+ for your dish. For our general vegan potluck rules: chicagoveg.com/veganpotluckrules.html
Serving utensils for your dish
A list of the ingredients for your dish (in case some people have allergies or special diets).
Although we will supply them, we encourage you to bring your own plates/bowls/cups/utensils (to be more eco-friendly)
Some cash to donate
The expectation to have a great time!

LOCATION:

We will be meeting at the Community room located on the first floor of 820 W. Belle Plaine Ave. building.
There is a limited street parking on the surrounding streets around the building. Please allow plenty of time to find parking. Bike, public transportation or car-pooling might be a good idea.

SPONSORS:
The Vegan Cafe (hsvegancafelockport.com) - Donating food and raffle prizes
Manna Organics (mannaorganicbakery.com) - Raffle prizes
The Chicago Diner (veggiediner.com) - Donating desserts
Stewarts' Cheesecakes (stewartscheesecakes.com) - Donating desserts and raffle prizes
More sponsors will be added closer to the event

We will announce specific donations, as well as more sponsors as we hear from them. Check facebook.com/ChicagoVeg for the announcements. Please send a message via chicagoveg.com/contact for your business to also co-sponsor the event.

TIME TABLE:

4:30 - Volunteers arrive to setup the space. (Please send a message via chicagoveg.com/contact in advance if you would like to help!)
5:00 - Check-in & Socializing begins. Please don't be late!
5:30 - Dining starts.
7:00 - Raffle Prizes Announcements.
8:00 - Event ends. Clean up.

COST:

Entrance: $5 (On-line payments only). You will be required to pay during the RSVP process. You can use PayPal or can scroll down to Credit/Debit card payment option. On-line payments will end 24 hours before the event. $10 will be charged at the door unless paid $5 on-line during early registration. Kids (under 10) eat Free. Save money by paying on-line earlier as you can always get a full refund if canceled at least 24 hours before the event by sending a message to the organizer. No refund less than 24 hours before the event.
Please bring extra cash to buy raffle tickets (one raffle ticket for every additional dollar donated).

The collected money will be used to cover ChicagoVeg expenses: Meetup fees, website hosting, room reservations, etc.

CONTACT:

Please use the "Comments" section on the bottom of the event page to offer/ask for rides and to post any questions or comments.

This is kids/family friendly event. Please respect our No Intoxicants Policy: chicagoveg.com/nointoxicants.html

Please invite your non-vegetarian friends to enjoy this evening with us!

THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY A VARIETY OF VEGAN FOOD, SOCIALIZE WITH OLD FRIENDS, MAKE NEW ONES, AND SUPPORT CHICAGOVEG COMMUNITY - ALL IN ONE!

Bring your entire family for this kid friendly event!

SPACE IS LIMITED - PLEASE RSVP IN ADVANCE.

Any question or comments? Car-pooling arrangements? Please use "Comments" section on the event page.