HCCO Summer Solstice Potluck

HCCO Summer Solstice Potluck

Date: Saturday, August 10th, 2013

Time: 11am-3pm

Location: Whetstone Shelter house 3901 North High Street Columbus, Ohio 43214 (see directions below).

Directions: Whetstone Park Shelter house is located in the Clintonville area, between Henderson Road and North Broadway. From North High Street, turn onto Hollenback Road and follow the road until it dead ends into the parking lot. The shelterhouse will be on your right. Look for the HCCO Sign

Maps: Park Map (http://parks.columbus.gov/map.aspx?view=content&id=27864) and Park Description (http://parks.columbus.gov/Facility.aspx?id=25948)

Shelter Description and Visuals: Infos here. (http://parks.columbus.gov/WhetstoneShelterhouse.aspx)

Who Should Come: Everyone! We have a shelter with air conditioning reserved and plenty of tables! Feel free to bring family & friends! This is the perfect opportunity to meet others, make new friends, and have fun at a laid back summer gathering!

We provide: beverages, ice, condiments, and shelterhouse.

What You Should Bring:

A dish to share: Last name beginning with A-H bring a main dish I-Q bring a side dish R-Z a dessert. Your own reusable place setting Any outdoor games or table games to share. Who do we RSVP to? RSVP the number of people (with kids ages) attending by August 8 to our Meetup event (http://www.meetup.com/HumanistOhio/events/106721622/) or by email to [masked] .

Cost:Nothing, you can help us pay for the picnic in one of two ways:

Renew your membership with HCCO. Levels range from $10 to $1000. Every little bit helps with operating costs and doing events like the picnic and monthly events. Join online, click here (http://www.hcco.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=1)! If you've already joined or would like to just donate, you can donate directly through this event. Suggested donations start at $5, but we’re happy to accept more. Activities/Entertainment:

The shelterhouse is surrounded by plenty of green space, walking/biking trails, a pond, a playground and the award winning Park of Roses. We’ll provide a table with some interactive activities for kids and games. Musical entertainment will be provided by HCCO member, Drew Stedman and his band the Cosmic Nothings (https://www.facebook.com/DrewStedmanMusic). Volunteering: We’ll need some help with this party. We’ll need assistance with the following: setup and tear down. Email Julia at [masked] to volunteer.

Pets: They are not permitted in the enclosed shelter houses with the exception of animals specifically assigned to assist people with disabilities. (i.e. guide dogs)