Vegan Thanksgiving Free Rancho Park Potluck Picnic November 22, 2007

Vegan Thanksgiving Free Rancho Park Potluck Picnic Bring musical instruments to play
Once a year we gather together to have a turkey-friendly vegan Thanksgiving picnic. It's an afternoon of fun and frolic featuring music and some of the nicest people and organizations in and around Los Angeles.

Celebrants come from far and wide to participate in the longest running vegan tradition in Los Angeles. Historically attendees number from 150 on the low side to 450 on the high side.

Originated by EarthSave about 1994, this event became a no-host gathering approximately1998 and has evolved into a casual afternoon in the park on a beautiful fall day. Featured are literature tables, an open mike, leashed dogs, frisbees, lots of homemade food, and no fees.

Date: Thursday, November 22, 2007 (In case of rain, the event will be postponed until next year)

11:00 am--Gathering, Setting-Up, Mingling

12:00 p.m.--Opening Circle of Thanks

12:10 p.m.--Feasting

Bring your favorite vegan holiday dish to serve 8 to10 people. Please include a note listing the ingredients, and be sure to bring a serving utensil.

Be ecological and take along your own place setting, including a reusable cup, bowl, plate, utensils, and washable cloth napkin.

Bring musical instruments to play, frisbees to toss, and balls to chase..

Fun for the whole family--all ages welcome.

No RSVP necessary--just come and enjoy a Thanksgiving where all are truly able to be thankful!

Food items should be strictly vegan, having no animal ingredients: no meat, (which includes no chicken or fish), no dairy, no eggs, no honey, no bone-processed sugar, and no alcohol.

This is also a smoke-free event.

Directions: Located about 2 miles North of 10 Freeway and about 2 miles East of 405 Freeway. From 10 Freeway, exit on Overland Ave. Go North about a mile to Pico. Go East on Pico for about a mile to Motor. Turn right and follow the "VEG" signs to the gathering location. Or take Pico Boulevard East of the 405 to make a right, south on Motor, enter the first parking lot on the right, all the way back -- we set-up at the picnic tables back across the grass.

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