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The Potluck for Nickelsville is on: Sat.June 18th @5:00!

Started 12 months ago by angelescrest
Latest reply from JoB

angelescrest
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We've got the green light, and thanks to the WSB, this should be a fun, easy, tasty way to share with our neighbors.

The meals/"stuff"/transportation needed are listed below.

To get involved, (for questions, suggestions, etc.),please email at angelescrestk at gmail dot com. Just include what you'll make, which area you live in, and a contact email or phone. I'll keep a tally and post updates as often as needed. If you want to make for five instead of ten, please let me know.

20 main dishes (to feed 5)
20 salads (to feed five)
20 desserts (to feed 5)
20 loaves of bread
20 people with six drinks
100 plates
100 spoons
100 forks
100 napkins
areas drop off spots/volunteers from these areas for delivery @ 5:00 p.m. to Nickelsville:
(could be one and the same person; someone who's around the afternoon of June 18th)
pigeon point
highland park
high point
gatewood
alki
admiral
alaska junction
fauntleroy

Posted 12 months ago #
cclarue
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Angelcrest, Is this a we bring food and leave potluck or is this a bring, eat and get to know our new neighbor potluck? From the first time you posted the idea I pictured bringing food to share and breaking bread so to speak with the nicklesville community. But if it's a drop off situation I could deliver goods from the south end of west Seattle down there. Thanks in advance.

Posted 11 months ago #
jamjets
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Will provide food (TBA), drop off point at Gatewood, transport food from Gatewood, etc. Email on the way.

Posted 11 months ago #
angelescrest
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cc,
I love the idea of breaking bread and socializing, but the numbers seem daunting. I was just going with the idea of bringing food (maybe those who deliver could hang out, too). Maybe this first one could be delivery-based; perhaps we could do another for socializing later on this summer?

Posted 11 months ago #
HunterG
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Wouldn't it seem a better idea to actually socialize with the Nicklesville community rather than just bringing them dinner and running off? That would be seen as rude at any other pot luck, wouldn't it? I am not trying to demean an amazing gesture of kindness, but come on. You are willing to take the time to cook a meal for these people, but not willing to spend time actually speaking with them, that's too much?

It is an amazing gesture of kindness - but at the same time strange that you don't want to spend any time with them. If I were a part of that community, I would be extremely thankful and appreciative but to be frank and really, really honest- I would also think "Well, that was nice, but WTF? They don't want to enjoy this gesture with us? Why?!?"

Posted 11 months ago #
JanS
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HunterG, I understand what you mean, but look at it like you would a Thanksgiving meal. People would be there to serve. I think that's the initial idea. It's to provide 100 people something different than what they usually have. Add more people, and it starts to get complicated - you need even more food, need more tables, etc. etc. I think we should look at this as our community giving this as a gift. People will stay to help but the food is for the people of Nickelsville.

Posted 11 months ago #
HunterG
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You do have a point Jan. I do think to avoid passerby confusion it should be called something other than a potluck.

Posted 11 months ago #
Kevin
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Nickelsville has regular evening meetings (6PM) which are open to the public for the first part of the meeting. I sat in on a recent meeting just a couple of evenings ago, and I got the feeling that they are wanting to socialize. They are quite proud of their new community.
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Example, they put the date to a vote, this coming weekend on the 4th of June, where several residents quickly pointed out that the date was so close that it would be tough to get the word out in time - OR - to push the date out to a date later in the month to allow more time to prepare. There was a unanimous show of hands voting for the 18th.
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I remember a conversation I overheard between a couple of residents a few years back when they had an open house, when they were camped on the Duwamish - "oh no, we can't eat THAT food, that is for our guests."
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I agree with Hunter G that it is important for us as a community to socialize with their community. After all, we really are just one big community, and they just happen to be our new neighbors.
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I suggest we determine what their expectations are and go from there.
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And try to bring things that can be left with them for perhaps the next day's meal if there are left overs. Consider bringing disposable containers or perhaps unused containers around your house that you don't need to have returned.
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And to address the point made by JanS, it certainly would not hurt to arrive with a full stomach, and then we can kind of snack and socialize :) Or serve and socialize if you prefer.
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Posted 11 months ago #
angelescrest
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I also agree that there are many aspects to this. I heard a call for food, and this has seemed to make sense in an easy, logsitic way. Perhaps someone else can plan another event? I think it's all good.

Posted 11 months ago #
cclarue
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Angelscrest, you are right that could get a little overwhelming to include all of us! I am sure that whatever we do they will appriciate so much!!! I dropped off a small donation of stuff and they were so grateful. So I know a complete homecooked meal would mean a lot to them. Thank you for arranging this !!

Posted 11 months ago #
JoB
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angelcrest

I have spent a fair amount of time in Nickelsville and they are generous people... my feeling is that if we don't figure in food for everyone.. they are going to try to take that on themselves which kind of defeats the purpose...

I wasn't at the meeting where the potluck was discussed but i have heard enough of it second hand to be fairly certain they are thinking of this as an opportunity to break bread with the community...

i think they see this as a potluck open house.

is it too lat to up the ante and ask for more food?

As considerate guests we can always come with small appetites to cut down on the need for too many extra dishes....

i will step up for two main dishes...
2 different cold pasta salads... one 'italian" and one "midwest american"

Posted 11 months ago #
angelescrest
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I'm going to go with the original and accepted idea of bringing in a potluck feast. I know some of the "deliverers" will stay. Otherwise, we're looking at an open house; perhaps this will morph that way.

(Jo, are those "salads" or "mains"? Thanks! Big smile!)

Posted 11 months ago #
JoB
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angelcrest..
my pasta salads are generally considered mains..
i like like to load them :)
but you can put them in any category you like..

Posted 11 months ago #
JoB
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Side note.. we should work toward providing some kind of refrigeration before the 18th..
just in case the camp ends up with leftovers they are not prepared to handle...

Posted 11 months ago #
WSB
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I'll be linking to this from the home page (and to the most recent updates in the forum) as soon as I get the copy written. I will keep an eye on the thread but if anything significant changes - I note the discussion here about "drop off or stay" - please let me know? editor@westseattleblog.com - TR

Posted 11 months ago #
Diane
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I also thought from the get-go that this was meant to be an open house socializing and feasting potluck, not a drop off tons of food and leave; I thought it was more about feeding the soul and getting to know, as well as honoring our neighbors; thanks for organizing; looking forward to the gathering of friends

Posted 11 months ago #
JoB
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all i can say is that my experience with events is that the best laid plans have a way of turning out the way those who show up want them to.

this is a good structure to build on.

Posted 11 months ago #
angelescrest
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Here is an update, with many an opportunity to get involved, join in, etc. Thank you for you generosity!

20 main dishes (to feed 5)
1)Cheri/Ben
2)Cheri/Ben
3)Jo
4)Jo
20 salads (to feed five)
1)felicia
20 desserts (to feed 5)
20 loaves of bread
20 people with six drinks
100 plates
100 spoons
100 forks
100 napkins
areas drop off spots/volunteers from these areas for delivery @ 5:00 p.m.:
(could be one and the same person; someone who's around the afternoon of June 18th)
pigeon point
highland park
high point
gatewood
1)Ben/Cheri
alki
admiral
alaska junction
fauntleroy

To get involved, (for questions, suggestions, etc.),please email at angelescrestk at gmail dot com. Just include what you'll make, which area you live in, and a contact email or phone. I'll keep a tally and post updates as often as needed.

Posted 11 months ago #
Kevin
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Hello all, I attended the public portion of the nightly camp meeting Wednesday evening (6/1).
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The residents are very excited about this up coming potluck, and meeting their friends. They plan on making, and distributing flyers and signs advertising the event beginning next week.
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Here is the official announcement from the Nickelsville Facebook page. An open group.
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Potluck at Nickelsville June 18th!!!
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Greetings from your friends at Nickelsville.
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Heres our 3rd update since the return to our permanent site May 13th:
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We have most of the materials for the construction of our first sturdy structure.
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Architect Dennis DePape has given us an exciting plan and Doug Hopkirk is already assembling the tools and materials for the first prototype, like any good contractor would. Today we will begin construction and training. Nickelsville is evolving into an eco friendly village with semi permanent structures slowly but surely. We are soliciting building materials donations from suppliers such as LOWES, and our neighbor Pacific Plumbing offered us pallets.
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We have also applied for a small grant from the City regarding our P Patch:
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a self contained, portable garden.
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Mark your calendar for June 18th. We will be holding a pot luck at 5 PM, which a neighborhood has volunteered to help coordinate. We will also have an open house that day (with details to follow.) You are cordially invited.
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This will be an opportunity for us to reach out to our neighbors and the local business so we can get to know each other. It will also be an opportunity to have our friends visit on that festive occasion. We are at 7116 W Marginal Way SW and Highland Park SW.
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Meanwhile, Water and bus tickets are still an issue.

our needs are as follow:

- Food

- Water

- Water barrels

- Gasoline

- Building supplies

- Fire extinguishers

- Fire wood

- Blankets

- Batteries

- Trash bags

- Hygiene supplies and toilet paper

- Clothing and shoes

Once again, thank you for your continuous friendship and support. We look forward to our get together on June 18th!
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Posted 11 months ago #
JoB
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I am told that Nickelsville announced a pot luck on the 18th combined with an open house on their facebook page today.

edit...
I was wrong unless this was double posted.
this announcement was on the Nickelsville web page in the section reserved for people who opt into the Nickleville news..

"Mark your calendar for June 18th. We will be holding a pot luck at 5 PM,
which a neighborhood has volunteered to help coordinate. We will also have
an open house that day (with details to follow.) You are cordially invited.
This will be an opportunity for us to reach out to our neighbors and the
local business so we can get to know each other. It will also be an
opportunity to have our friends visit on that festive occasion. We are at
and 7116 W Marginal Way SW and Highland Park SW. "

this doesn't mean that you have to amp up the amount of food you are coordinating..

but you do need to be aware that the folks at Nickelsville really want a party as much as they want a meal.

my pasta dishes will feed 20 or so each and i will be picking up a second set of plates, utensils, napkins etc at Costco.

I will also talk with the camp kitchen coordinators to see if we can have bbqs up and running for hot dogs or something similar.

You might want to reconsider stopping by:)

i really have to take me and my fever to bed now:(

Posted 11 months ago #
bebecat
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YEAH!! To me food is only secondary at a Potluck. Fellowship and meeting new people is first!!!

Posted 11 months ago #
angelescrest
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Then we will supply the food (hopefully!), and those who can make it, will.

Posted 11 months ago #
JoB
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Anglecrest...

what you are doing is incredible.
please forgive me if i am giving the impression that it isn't.

i just wanted you to get a head's up.

this is the pesky problem with dealing with a true democracy...

you think you have negotiated a settlement with the guy with authority
and he brings it into the town hall were it gets legs of it's own.

I haven't been down there for days because of my cold/flu but i am betting someone said..
we're going to have lots of great food... we should have a party..
and someone else said .... :)

You have been the catalyst to a good time..
feeding the soul as well as the body.

take a bow :)

as for all that pasta...
i come from a culture where more never went to waste at dinner time.
There was always someone unexpected dropping in for dinner.
it's amazing what you can do with a little pasta, a hunk of cheese and a can of spam...
oh wait.. that's my Hawaiian pasta.. not the midwest version..
for that you need canned ham ;->

Posted 11 months ago #
miws
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Thank you, angelescrest, and everyone else for putting this together.

I was pleasantly surprised, at our weekly Central Comittee meeting yesterday downtown, to learn that this had evolved into a full blown open house!

And yes, we are proud of our community,
and are eager to show it off (mud and all! ;-) ) to our friends, and neighbors, and to share our plans for the future.

Mike

Posted 11 months ago #
Franci
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I will bring a dish or two to contribute to the potluck. Franci

Posted 11 months ago #
angelescrest
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Hi! Latest update:
Though the potluck has evolved into an open house, I will keep track here to ensure there's enough food for all. Also, keep in mind, we will have delivery service if you cannot attend.
Please email me at angelescrestk at gmail dot com, and I'll add you to the list. Thanks in advance to all who have volunteered.
This should be such a wonderful event!

20 main dishes (to feed 5)
1)Cheri/Ben
2)Cheri/Ben
3)Jo
4)Jo
5) Holly
6)Holly
20 salads (to feed five)
1)felicia
2)Celeste
20 desserts (to feed 5)
1)Celeste
2)Celeste
3)Abby
4)Abby
20 loaves of bread
20 people with six drinks
100 plates
100 spoons
100 forks
100 napkins
areas drop off spots/volunteers from these areas for delivery @ 5:00 p.m.:
(could be one and the same person; someone who's around the afternoon of June 18th)
pigeon point
highland park
high point
gatewood
1)Ben/Cheri
alki
admiral
alaska junction
1)Holly
fauntleroy

Posted 11 months ago #
JoB
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We make progress :)
franci.. email angelcrest so she can count you:)
to be honest.. i should take my own advice instead of just running off my mouth here ;->

Posted 11 months ago #
angelescrest
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I'm posting the latest update (9:15p.m./Sunday) and--it's true--we're a bit far behind in providing a potluck dinner.
This is a come-if-you'd like event; or we'll give you local drop-off spots, but if you have ideas where we could get some more support in the community, please share!

20 main dishes (to feed 5)
1)Cheri/Ben
2)Cheri/Ben
3)Jo
4)Jo
5)Holly
6)Holly
7)Kathleen
8)Kathleen
20 salads (to feed five)
1)Felicia
2)Celeste
3)Franci
4)Franci
5)Franci
20 desserts (to feed 5)
1)Celeste
2)Celeste
3)Abby
4)Abby
5)Kim
6)Kim
7)Franci
8)Sue
20 loaves of bread
20 people with six drinks
--Lisa and friends, doing it all!
100 plates
100 spoons, forks, knives, napkins
--Sue

areas drop off spots/volunteers from these areas for delivery @ 5:00 p.m.:
(could be one and the same person; someone who's around the afternoon of June 18th)
pigeon point
highland park
high point
gatewood
1)Ben/Cheri
alki
admiral
alaska junction
1)Holly
fauntleroy

Posted 11 months ago #
Sue
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It would be really heartbreaking if we got their hopes up and not enough people contribute to make it happen. I hope people will email to contribute (I just did).

I also just posted this on my personal Facebook page in the hopes of it reaching more people in the community. Feel free to cut and paste this and share it on your own page. The tinyurl link is a shortened version of the link to this thread.

"Members of the West Seattle Blog Forum are coordinating a potluck/open house for the residents of Nickelsville (the homeless tent city that has returned to West Seattle). The potluck is set for June 18 at 5:00 p.m. and they are in need of contributions from the community for food and other items for the potluck. Can you help? Please see http://tinyurl.com/3mzdwh5 for more info."

Posted 11 months ago #
Diane
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thanks Sue; I just posted on FB

Posted 11 months ago #
celeste17
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Done

Posted 11 months ago #
charlabob
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Thanks, Sue -- posted. Any chance we can solicit ws businesses/advertisers for money or food? If we get money early enough we can recruit more cooks.

Posted 11 months ago #
MamaRo
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My friends and I will donate 20 loaves of bread.

I'm also forwarding info to friends to try and get more main dish / salad / dessert donations.

Posted 11 months ago #
miws
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I am just amazed at how this is all coming together!

:-D

Mike

Posted 11 months ago #
celeste17
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I was thinking about this and why don't we design a poster that can be brought to the businesses to hang in their windows? Also, can we contact certain owners of businesses to see if they will organize a donation drive?

Posted 11 months ago #
angelescrest
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A flyer/poster with information would be great. Any volunteers?

Posted 11 months ago #
muttleys
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We would be happy to be a collection spot for nonperishable items prior to the event and the perishables the day of for people that cant attend. I am not sure I will be able to attend due to running a busy business so someone might have to come and collect everything the day of.

We are happy to help spread awareness anyway possible just let me know.

kelly at muttleycrewcuts dot com

Posted 11 months ago #
jamjets
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Posters, fund raisers, etc all very good ideas but I think we should focus on getting by this event unscathed for now. A larger community drive would be great in the future, but I think a community-wide push should wait a while. The camp is still trying to get their "process" down. JoB and I have had several "tailgate discussions" at the site and we agree there is going to be a need for a "community friend" meet-up somewhere to discuss process on the volunteer side as well.

I can pick up from kelley @ muttleys, as directed by angelcrest. List is getting there, dont panic angelcrest, we still have 11 days!

Posted 11 months ago #
angelescrest
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I hear you jamjets; really didn't want to get it much bigger either.

11 days--oh, we can do it!

Posted 11 months ago #
JoB
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angelcrest..
oh yes. we can do it.
and being West Seattle...
We will do it in style...

Posted 11 months ago #
angelescrest
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Potluck update: We're getting there! Thank you all and to the WSB. Couldn't do it without you.

You can see what's still needed. Please email me at angelescrestk at gmail.com or phone me at 937.2327.

hord'oeuvres (any quantity)
1. Kimberley
20 main dishes (to feed 5)
1)Cheri/Ben
2)Cheri/Ben
3)Jo
4)Jo
5)Holly
6)Holly
7)Kathleen
8)Kathleen
9)Kim
10)Kim
11)Charla/Catlbob
12)Charla/Catlbob
20 salads (to feed five)
1)Felicia
2)Celeste
3)Franci
4)Franci
5)Franci
6)Sue
7)Sue
8)Sue
9/Charla/Catlboib
10)Charla/Catlbob
20 desserts (to feed 5)
1)Celeste
2)Celeste
3)Abby
4)Abby
5)Kim
6)Kim
7)Franci
8)Sue
9)Sue
10)Kimberley
11)Kimberley
12)Charla/Catlbob
13)Charla/Catlbob
20 loaves of bread
--Rosina and group (all 20)
20 people with six drinks
--Lisa and friends, doing it all!
100 plates
--Sue
100 spoons, forks, knives, napkins
--Sue

areas drop off spots/volunteers from these areas for delivery @ 5:00 p.m.:
(could be one and the same person; someone who's around the afternoon of June 18th)
pigeon point
highland park
high point
gatewood
1)Ben/Cheri
alki
admiral
1)Muttley Crew
alaska junction
1)Holly
fauntleroy

Posted 11 months ago #
charlabob
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Bump and misc:

If your name and contribution isn't on this list, let Angelescrest know so the list is up to date. I suspect a lot of people will be bringing dishes that serve more than 5; the catlbob curry will serve 20 at least.

See you there and then --

Posted 11 months ago #
angelescrest
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Curry--ummm! Here's in a nutshell what is still needed to serve 100:
8 main courses (each to serve five)
10 salads (fruit is good too!)(to serve five)
7 desserts (to serve five)

Let me know at angelescrestk @ gmail.com or call me at 937.2327.

Thank you!

Posted 11 months ago #
angelescrest
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EDITED (Thank you CharLA!)
Latest update! We're a week away and not quite there. Again, Nickelsville is hoping we will join them, but you may drop off your delicacies in your neighborhood (see below).

Please email me at angelescrestk at gmail.com (Angelescrest is a highway where I'm from); 937.2327.

Here's what's needed still:
4 main dishes (5 servings each)(Thanks, Felicia!)
10 salads
4 desserts
(and any hor d'oeuvres, if desired)

hord'oeuvres (any quantity)
1. Kimberley

20 main dishes (to feed 5)
1)Cheri/Ben
2)Cheri/Ben
3)Jo
4)Jo
5)Holly
6)Holly
7)Kathleen
8)Kathleen
9)Kim
10)Kim
11)Erin
12)Erin
13)Felicia
14)Felicia
15)Charlabob
16)Charlabob
20 salads (to feed five)
1)Felicia
2)Celeste
3)Franci
4)Franci
5)Franci
6)Sue
7)Sue
8)Sue
9)Charlabob
10)Charlabob
20 desserts (to feed 5)
1)Celeste
2)Celeste
3)Abby
4)Abby
5)Kim
6)Kim
7)Franci
8)Sue
9)Sue
10)Kimberley
11)Kimberley
12)Elizabeth
13)Ty
14)Erin
15)Charlabob
16)Charlabob
20 loaves of bread
--Rosina
20 people with six drinks
--Lisa and friends, doing it all!
100 plates
--Sue
100 spoons, forks, knives, napkins
--Sue

areas drop off spots/volunteers from these areas for delivery @ 5:00 p.m.:
(could be one and the same person; someone who's around the afternoon of June 18th)
pigeon point
highland park
high point
gatewood
1)Ben/Cheri
alki
1)Kim
admiral
1)Muttley Crew
alaska junction
1)Holly
fauntleroy

Posted 11 months ago #
JanS
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I haven't chimed in on this little soiree, as I can't participate, or attend, as health things have taken an upper hand at the moment. I am so proud of you all, and my community for stepping up and doing this. We, as a community, are amazing, and there's no place better, in my book. I have extended my condolences to Mike (miws), and hopefully, if and when there's a next time, I will be able to help and participate. Way to go everyone!!!!!!!

Posted 11 months ago #
celeste17
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JanS, Just get better and do it fast as we miss you.

Posted 11 months ago #
miws
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RE: the poster; a couple of Nickelodians designed a very cool poster the other day at our Central Committee meeting downtown. It even features a sketch of one of our Small Simple Structures!

Kevin has a copy of it, and I'm hoping that Scott M with Nickelsville has forwarded one to TR & Patrick via e-mail.

Getting more and more exited everyday about this!

Mike

Posted 11 months ago #
angelescrest
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We've had a cancellation--which will happen of course, but still needed to serve five are:
4 main dishes
11 salads
6 desserts

Can you pitch in?
Please email me at angelescrestk at gmail.com or
call at 937.2327.
A zillion thanks!

Posted 11 months ago #
Sue
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bumping this up to remind people

Posted 11 months ago #
JanS
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