🇺🇸 ⭐️ "July 4th Picnic in the Park" at Huddart Park, Woodside! ⭐️ 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 ⭐️ July 4th Potluck Picnic at Huddart Park in Woodside! ⭐️ 🇺🇸
UPDATE 7/4/25: HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!
REMINDER: $6 Cash only at the park entrance.

We’re going to have some laid-back singalong karaoke fun 🎤🎶 — just us singing favorite tunes with the original tracks in the background.*
Never sung before? Odds are very good you’ll outshine half of us! 😄 And if you're still feeling shy, rest assured that the joyful noise of the group will drown out all the off-key moments 🎵🙉
Maria has listed the songs (with lyric links) under Comments (thanks, Maria! 🙌). Feel free to copy them into your Notes app for easy access, and in case the internet reception is spotty. 📱📝

Big thanks to everyone who’s signed up to bring food! 🌟
Still haven’t joined the potluck? 😬 Add your dish here: https://bit.ly/July-4-Picnic. *If you have trouble signing up, just leave a comment below with what you plan to bring.*👇

Kick back, grill up, and groove with us this Independence Day at a fun-filled, relaxed picnic in the shady West Meadow picnic area of beautiful Huddart Park! Think: tasty BBQ, picnic delights, lawn games, music, and plenty of laughs. 🍔🌭🍉🎶

⚽ Maybe even a friendly soccer or volleyball game for those of us who still have moves (or at least good intentions).
🎤 Nonstop Music plus laid-back Singalong Fun — just us singing our favorite tunes together, with the original song playing in the background (no talent required, just enthusiasm).

🧺 It’s a POTLUCK! 🇺🇸
Please sign up HERE. Plates, napkins, cups, and utensils will be provided—thanks to your generous member donations. 🙌 Not sure what to bring? Check the list for what we still need or add something new! 🤗

🔥 We'll fire up the barbecues at 1:30 PM — so come hungry! If you’re bringing something for the grill, please arrive by then so we can cook everything together. 🍔 🌭
No fireworks this year, but honestly… who needs them when we’ve got delicious food, fun games, and amazing New Beginnings friends? 😄 🎉

🥾 Want to hit the trails? Come early and enjoy a hike on your own before the picnic kicks off at 1:00 PM. The park has trails for every level—from easy strolls to challenging climbs. You can ask the ranger at the entrance for a free trail map! 🚶🏻🚶🏼‍♀️

📸Want a sneak peek of the park? Check out Huddart Park reviews and photos on Yelp!

🚗 Getting There & Parking Info:
· There’s parking near the picnic site!
· Entrance fee is $6 per car for the day—cash only.
· We recommend carpooling! Public transportation doesn't reach Huddart Park, but the Park-and-Ride lot off Hwy 92 at Ralston Ave in Belmont is a great meeting spot to ride in together.

🚫 A few ground rules from the park:

• No fireworks 🎇 (Really!)
• No dogs 🐶
• 🍺🍷 Beer & wine? Totally allowed! ✅
• And let’s leave the picnic area clean and beautiful—your help with cleanup at the end is truly appreciated! 🧹🗑️❤️

Need more info? Check out Huddart Park Regulations .

🔴 Support Our Group
We rely on annual member donations to cover Meetup fees and occasional venue rentals (like this one!). If you haven’t donated in 2025, please consider giving $10–$20 (cash is great) directly to the event host—with your name attached. New to the group? Enjoy a couple of events first — then chip in if it feels like a good fit!

🔴 Liability Reminder
By participating in any New Beginnings Social Event, you and your guests RELEASE and DISCHARGE the organizers, hosts, and fellow participants from all liability for injuries, illness, damages, death, issues relating to privacy or economic loss arising from activities, advice, or information provided. Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk. You are responsible for your safety, belongings, and transportation decisions. Choose carpool drivers carefully and consider leaving valuables at home. Bottom line: have fun, be safe, make smart choices, and look out for each other. 🤗 🇺🇸