ChicagoVeg Ⓥ Chicagoland Vegetarian-Vegan-RawFood Community

This is a continuation of the very successful events from the past 12 summers!

LOCATION:
• Montrose Beach on Lake Michigan (PLEASE see the map on the event page or here: chicagoveg.com/potluck.htm) We will meet at a grass area SOUTH of the beach house - located on the east side N. Simmons Drive, between Wilson and Montrose. If you see the big antenna and/or the big white building, just go a little SOUTH and you will find us!
• If you have difficulties to find us using the map on the event page, you can set your GPS to this coordinates:[masked],[masked],17 or use this google map link: google.com/maps/place/41%C2%B057'50.3%22N+87%C2%B038'06.6%22W where the red marker shows our location.
• Look for the "ChicagoVeg" sign

TIMING:
• Noon - 1:30 PM - Arrive, socialize, frisbee (introductions and start eating around 12:30PM)
• About 1:30PM - Volleyball begins!

TRANSPORTATION:
• Driving: There is a lot of free parking by Montrose Beach, however some of the closer parking may fill up quickly, which is one of the reasons to arrive before noon! :)
• Public transportation: Several CTA buses stop at Montrose Beach, although it may be a bit of a walk to the picnic (< 1 mile). For more info: rtachicago.org/plan-your-trip
• Bike: Riding your bike is a good option. Remember, you can usually bring bikes on Chicagoland public transportation.

WHAT WE WILL SUPPLY:
• Volleyball and net
• Drinking water
• Some extra paper plates, plastic cups, plastic "silverware", paper towels

WHAT TO BRING:
• A beverage to drink/dish to share - Please follow our Potluck Rules: meetup.com/ChicagoVeg/pages/Potluck_Rules You are welcome to check out Recipes of the meals at our potlucks: meetup.com/ChicagoVeg/boards/thread/[masked] where people shared some recipes from our previous potlucks.
• Please use Comment section on the event page to let others know what you plan to bring.
• Please check what other people will bring and specify what dish you plan to bring as you RSVP so all of us won't bring a potato salad!
• Although we will supply them, we encourage you to bring your own plates/bowls/cups/utensils (to be more eco-friendly)
• The expectation to have a great time!

CONTACT:
• Please use "Comments" area in the bottom of the event page to offer/ask rides and post any questions or comments.

SPECIAL NOTES:
• This is an outside event and subject to weather conditions. We will post any changes to the event page and will send an email.
• This is kids/family friendly event. Please respect our No Intoxicants Policy: meetup.com/ChicagoVeg/pages/No_Intoxicants_Policy

Join us for the 11th Annual International Vegetarian Food Festival hosted by Elmhurst SDA Community Lifestyle Center!

Experience the taste of Chile, Kenya, Romania and more!

Cash should be exchanged for food tickets at the door: $1.00 per ticket. Credit Cards will be accepted for a small service fee.

The food booths will be located inside the Community Lifestyle Center, whereas the tables and chairs will be conveniently located outside the building by the parking lot area to avoid indoor overcrowding.

Parking: You may park on the premises or at Timothy Christian School South Parking Lot (188 W Butterfield Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126).

We will not have a formal meetup at the event so you can come at any time during the festival. Feel free to say Hi to Vadim to get a name tag so it would be easier finding and socializing with other ChicagoVeg members at the event.

Let's come to support this great initiative, learn new recipes, taste some food, and make new like-minded friends!

Please use the "Comments" area on the bottom of the event page to offer/ask for rides and to post any questions or comments.