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

---\> PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE EVENT DESCRIPTION INCLUDING RSVP POLICY BEFORE RSVP <---\nJoin us for our annual ChicagoVeg Thanksgiving event!\nChicagoVeg 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!\nWHAT WE WILL PROVIDE:\n• Organizing space for the potluck.\n• Desserts donated by the event sponsors.\n• Raffle prizes (Send a message via chicagoveg.com/contact if you would like to donate extra prizes).\n• Some extra paper plates, plastic cups, plastic "silverware", paper towels\nWHAT TO BRING:\n• 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\n• Serving utensils for your dish\n• A list of the ingredients for your dish (in case some people have allergies or special diets).\n• Although we will supply them, we encourage you to bring your own plates/bowls/cups/utensils (to be more eco-friendly).\n• Some cash to donate - This is our annual fundraiser.\n• The expectation to have a great time!\nLOCATION:\n• We will be meeting at the Community room located on the first floor of 820 W. Belle Plaine Ave. building.\n• 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.\nSPONSORS:\n• The Vegan Cafe (hsvegancafelockport.com) - Donating food & raffle prizes\n• Manna Organics (mannaorganicbakery.com) - Raffle prizes\n• The Chicago Diner (veggiediner.com) - Donating desserts\n• Arya Bhavan (aryabhavan.com) - Raffle prizes\n• Den Den (facebook.com/dendenrestaurant) - Raffle prizes\n• More sponsors will be added closer to the event\nWe 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.\nTIME TABLE:\n• 4:30 - Volunteers arrive to setup the space. (Please send a message via chicagoveg.com/contact in advance if you would like to help!)\n• 5:00 - Check-in & Socializing begins. Please don't be late!\n• 5:30 - Dining starts.\n• 7:00 - Raffle Prizes Announcements.\n• 8:00 - Event ends. Clean up.\nCOST:\n• Entrance: $5 (CASH ONLY) if RSVP in advance. Please see RSVP POLICY below for details.\n• Please bring extra cash to buy raffle tickets (one raffle ticket for every additional dollar donated).\nRSVP POLICY: Admission is $5 if you RSVP by 5:00 PM on Nov 20th, and $10 after that. 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.\nCONTACT:\n• Please use the "Comments" section on the bottom of the event page to offer/ask for rides and to post any questions or comments.\nThis is kids/family friendly event. Please respect our No Intoxicants Policy: chicagoveg.com/nointoxicants.html\nPlease invite your non-vegetarian friends to enjoy this evening with us!\nTHIS 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!\nBring your entire family for this kid friendly event!\nSPACE IS LIMITED - PLEASE RSVP IN ADVANCE.\nAny question or comments? Car-pooling arrangements? Please use "Comments" section below on the event page.