the annual Vegan Thanksgiving Free Rancho Park west los angeles November 26, 2009

the annual Vegan Thanksgiving Free Rancho Park Potluck Picnic!!west los angeles

Once a year hundreds of vegans gather together at Rancho Park, located at the corner of Pico and Motor Ave. in West Los Angeles just south Fox studio take NO. 7 blue bus or car pool for a compassionate vegan Thanksgiving potluck picnic bring people you know or just metwho cannot gotheir family for the holiday
Celebrants come from far and wide to participate in the longest running once-a-year vegan tradition in Los Angeles.
Historically attendees number from 150 on the low side to 450 on the high side.
This event is a community run event, and is free to anyone in the community who wants to spend a Thanksgiving together where all truly have reason to give thanks, including the animals that are not being eaten here. It is a casual, fun, and meaningful afternoon in the park, which has historically had beautiful weather, (but, in the event of rain, those who still want to gather will do so in the rain).
Featured are literature tables, and an open mike. Attendees are encouraged to bring musical instruments, as well as balls, frisbees, and other games to play in the spacious open park setting. Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome.
While this is a free event, attendees should bring a vegan dish to share, (to serve at least eight), with a card stating the ingredients of the creation, (especially for those with food allergies about which they need to be conscious). Also, it is important that attendees bring any serving utensils needed for their dishes, as well as washable/reusable plates, cups, napkins and utensils for personal usage.

Date: Thursday, November 26, 2009 (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

Again, 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.
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.

Hope to see you there!