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](https://www.chicagoveg.com/contact.html) 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](https://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 on the first floor of 4742 N. Western Ave storefront. The space is part of the Dank Haus German Cultural Center.
• There is a metered parking on the streets. You can also parking at Fifth Third Bank parking lot (corner of Western and Lawrence). Bike, public transportation or car-pooling might be a good idea.

SPONSORS:

• The Chicago Diner ([veggiediner.com](https://www.veggiediner.com)) – Donating desserts
• Manna Organics ([mannaorganicbakery.com](https://mannaorganicbakery.com)) – Raffle prizes
• Rebellyous Foods ([rebellyous.com](https://www.rebellyous.com/)) – Donating food
• The Vegan Cafe ([hsvegancafelockport.com](https://hsvegancafelockport.com)) – Donating food and raffle prizes
• Stewarts’ Cheesecakes ([stewartscheesecakes.com](https://www.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](http://facebook.com/ChicagoVeg) for the announcements. Please send a message via [chicagoveg.com/contact](https://www.chicagoveg.com/contact.html) 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](https://www.chicagoveg.com/contact.html) 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). Kids (under 10): Free.
• Please bring extra cash to buy raffle tickets (one raffle ticket for every additional dollar donated).

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](https://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.