Seattle Millennials and Gen Z

So my schedule has stabilized so I can spend more time with you guys! Let's do an afternoon potluck picnic at Carkeek Park!

We'll do this in the area where the playground and bathrooms are, where they have the Salmon Slides. There's a ton of picnic tables there and it overlooks the water its soooo beautiful!

Bring a dish to share! It can be anything you want but please bring something.

People only please. I've recently had people asking to bring their pets and while I get that (I have a baby bunny I love dearly!) it adds a whole other layer of consideration for people's safety and comfort. So bring a friend if you want, but human friends please.

Be friendly and mindful of your interactions. Don't be messy. If someone is making you uncomfortable LET ME KNOW IMMEDIATELY.

Have fun! I love getting people together and especially now that the weather is good let's GET OUTSIDE.

Feel free to message me with questions or whatever you need!

ADDENDUM: THIS IS NOT A NETWORKING EVENT. It is purely for making social friends and having fun! I saw someone expected one of my previous events to be for networking purposes. They are not!

Play hooky in this 1930s school-turned-playground!

Whether you are new or a regular attendee, join our Discord server and look for the channel 'find-us-at-happy-hour' to help us find each other at the bar!

https://discord.gg/WbemVEyK

If this is your first time:

• We will post the location of our table(s) once we are seated, as the meetup starts. For best results, it may be better to show up late. Sometimes we run a few minutes late, and in any case the group will probably be larger and easier to find. Be sure to refresh the comments page! It doesn't refresh on its own, unfortunately.
• If you still can't find us, please post in the comments!
• We don't mind if you are running late or canceling. It's fine! We meet every week anyways :)

They revitalized Bothell’s first junior high with pure fun in mind – dining, movies, live music, swimming, games, shopping, tastings and all-around enjoyment for visitors of all ages.

No hall pass is needed to explore the five acres of gardens, bars and nooks: Sip a handcrafted beverage in the hallway, order drinks in the Principal’s Office, play pinball in the Woodshop, skip PE and float in the pool instead, and forgo the lunch line for casual, sophisticated dining at Tavern on the Square. Your only homework here? Explore, imbibe and enjoy!

Built in 1931 in the art deco style and later named for the school's first Principal, Wilbert A. "Andy" Anderson, the property is 20 miles north of Seattle, minutes from the Sammamish River Trail and adjacent to Pop Keeney Stadium.

A courtyard billowing with plants and trees is the heart of it all, the place to sit fireside with a beer brewed just steps away. Thoughout the property, unique artwork prevails, showcasing the history of the area and the fascinating people who were an integral part of it. Local artists crafted their interpretations based on historical photos and interviews from alumni, families and colorful residents.

Welcome to Anderson School; let the exploration begin!

NOTE: This event is BYOB, but I still need people to Venmo me because I will still be bringing firewood and s'more supplies!

NOTE: We have a Discord community with a channel called "bonfires-and-picnics" to help people find the group, coordinate carpools or recover lost items!

https://discord.gg/WbemVEyK

Come make a new friend while you enjoy the warmth of a bonfire!

Gasworks Park has a large parking lot that usually has tons of spaces in the winter, but the gate to the parking lot closes between 10 PM and 10:30 PM. If you plan on staying until the end, I recommend parking outside of the gate, along the street in either direction, where there should be plenty of parking.

We will clean up starting at 10 PM when the park closes. Afterwards, if folks are interested, we can go to a nearby bar like Fremont Docks!

I am not sure if or when the park gate is closed, so it may be better to park outside of the gate if you plan on staying past 10 PM. There is some street parking outside the gate.

I plan on spending about $120 for this bonfire - $80 on firewood and $40 on s'more supplies (marshmellows, graham crackers, chocolate, skewers). That cost does not include reusable gear. Please be sure to venmo me $3 to $5 so that we can keep these events going! I would hold off on venmo-ing me until after the event, in case we encounter issues. My Venmo handle is @andrew-davidson-26 and my last four digits are 2150.

Please bring your own snacks, but I would recommend bringing snacks or pre-made meals that don't involve plates, utensils, or cooking over the fire pit since things can get messy really quickly.

Please bring your own alcoholic beverages! I would recommending bringing a six pack of individually-sealed bottles or cans if you plan on sharing them with others, as opposed to bottles of wine or liquor.

I will also be bringing a giant music speaker (which will be played at a reasonable volume), folding tables, some folding chairs, a bunch of trash bags, bottle openers, hand sanitizer, and paper towels.

Please put trash and ONLY trash in the giant standard plastic trash bags. There are trash bins in the park, as well as trash bags at the legs of the tables that I'm bringing; if one of them is full, use a different one. We have had repeated issues with people putting trash inside of people's non-trash bags and putting people's personal bags in the trash. Please do not assume that something is trash or is a trash bag unless it is a literal trash bag.

Anything you wear will smell like campfire the next day! I recommend bringing washable clothes.

To find us, look for the pavilion in the northeast corner of the park with a fire inside of it! There are two pavilions next to each other and we will be in the more northern of the two. We will also have a large white sign with the meetup logo and our name on it! It will be in front of the folding tables.