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

About this event

---> PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE EVENT DESCRIPTION INCLUDING RSVP POLICY BEFORE RSVP <--- Join us for our annual ChicagoVeg Thanksgiving event! ChicagoVeg Thanksgiving potluck-style dinner 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:

• Organizing 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 - This is our annual fundraiser.

• 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 & raffle prizes

• Loving Heart ( lovingheartvegan.com ) - Raffle prizes

• Manna Organics ( mannaorganicbakery.com ) - Raffle prizes

• The Chicago Diner ( veggiediner.com ) - Donating desserts

• Arya Bhavan ([aryabhavan.com](aryabhavan.com)) - Raffle prizes

• Den Den ([facebook.com/dendenrestaurant](facebook.com/DenDenRestaurant)) - 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 (CASH ONLY) if RSVP in advance. Please see RSVP POLICY below for details.

• Please bring extra cash to buy raffle tickets (one raffle ticket for every additional dollar donated).

RSVP POLICY: Admission is $5 if you RSVP by 5:00 PM on Nov 20th, and $10 after that. Kids (under 10): Free. A $10 "no-show" fee (per person, including guests) applies if you RSVP but do not attend and fail to cancel by 5:00 PM on Nov 20th (24 hours before the event). Organizers will contact all no-shows to request online payment.

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 below on the event page.

From ChicagoVeg Ⓥ Chicagoland Vegetarian-Vegan-RawFood Community