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VegKC Thanksgiving Potluck and Boardgames at Dragon’s Cozy Cave!
(AKA Thanksliving, Fall Holidays, Harvest Fest… it’s a party!)

Arrive around 3:00 PM with a tasty vegan dish to share.

Holiday dish ideas: roasted garlic mashed potatoes (always a hit!), maple and pecan-roasted acorn squash, pumpkin soup, rice pilaf, pumpkin pie, bean salad, green bean casserole, Brussels sprouts, rolls, corn pudding, fruit salad, and more. See what others are planning in the RSVPs.

Please read all event details before attending—thanks!

The venue address is not listed publicly, please message a host via Meetup 2-3 days before the event for directions.

WHAT WILL WE DO?
For November, we will be celebrating with a Thanksgiving/Fall Holiday-themed vegan potluck! Following up the festivities with a board game night to extend our veg*n family time.

This will be a relaxed, casual gathering focused around sharing a delicious meal together. We usually dig in after about 30-60 minutes, or sooner if there are appetizers! In the meantime everyone can settle in to enjoy some good conversation and leisurely visit.

Later we will break out the board games, a movie, and/or Mario Kart, depending on the crowd and the mood...

We have a fair collection of board games available to play. Think: Concordia, Ticket to Ride, Dominion, Journeys to Middle Earth, Quarriors, Avalon, Dixit, Terra Nova, 7 Wonders, DorfRomantik... and more.

WHAT DO I BRING?

1. Yourself! Friends and family are welcome. This is a kid-friendly, alcohol-free event (as are most VegKC gatherings).
2. A vegan dish (appetizer, main, side, or dessert) that serves about 8 people. One dish per 1–2 guests, including yourself.
   -- Comment here with what dish you intend to bring.
   -- Everything must be strictly vegan (no dairy, no cheese, no eggs, no honey, no animal products of any kind).
   -- If you need ideas, there are a number of vegan recipe sites online - such as Gaz Oakley, The Minimalist Baker, or Nora Cooks.
3. Serving utensils for your dish, if needed.
4. Optional but helpful or fun:
   -- List of ingredients or a recipe link (great for allergies and curious cooks)
   -- Beverage for yourself or to share.
   -- Reusable tableware (plate, bowl, utensils, favorite mug) if you have it —especially helpful if we have a large turnout.
   -- A favorite boardgame we also have a fair collection of very good ones.

✓ We have an electric hot water kettle with teas available.
✓ We have enough dishes and utensils for about 25.

VENUE
The potluck is at Dragon’s Cozy Cave, a private residence with plenty of space to sprawl about and relax. Seating includes tables, couches, benches, cushions, and cozy corners.

Please be respectful of the space so we can continue hosting future events here.

Note: This home includes a clowder of kitties. Please be mindful when entering and closing the door. Hard floors help with allergies, but take note if you're sensitive.

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
The house is near I-29 and Barry Road, close to Zona Rosa, and about 20 minutes north of downtown KC and the River Market.

• Private Message a host via Meetup a few days before the event for directions, click on a hosts name, then "Chat with [name]"
• Street parking is available in the neighborhood. Please keep driveways and fire hydrants clear and accessible.

ACCESSIBILITY
The home is a split-level with stairs and no front railing, so it’s not wheelchair accessible. The space is in decent shape and undergoing gradual renovations.

RSVP AND HEALTH GUIDELINES

• If you RSVP “Yes” please commit to attending so everyone can plan accordingly, and also comment with the dish you plan to bring.
• If your plans change, please update your RSVP!
• Feeling sick or recently exposed to illness? Please stay home this time to keep everyone healthy.

COST

• Free! We intentionally keep VegKC events free to ensure they’re accessible to everyone.
• That said, if you're able, a small contribution to help cover costs is always appreciated.

On the 4th Saturday of the Month, VegKC is having a Holiday Potluck at the Dragon's Cozy Cave...

Bring a tasty vegan dish at about 6:00pm. If you have a recipe you want to try, know how to make, or if you feel inclined to lighten things up a bit with a good salad, dessert, favorite dish associated with your heritage, or something else that intrigues you - feel free.

Please read the full event details before coming!

For privacy the venue address isn't listed publicly, please email one of the hosts via Meetup 2-3 days before the event, for the address and directions.

WHAT WILL WE DO?
For December, we will be doing a Christmas / Holiday themed potluck, so bring your favorite holiday foods - like roasted garlic mashed potatoes, corn pudding, cranberry sauce, baked lentil loaf, Scottish shortbread, condensed rum(non-alcoholic) date balls, focaccia, corn bread, dinner rolls with jam and apple butter, sweet potato casserole, apple pie, pecan pie, ginger cookies. Or whatever floats your boat.

What was traditional for you growing up? What favorite family recipes can you make vegan?

We (your hosts) typically provide the vegan roast, and either dressing or a green bean casserole. Jami also usually bakes pumpkin pie...hopefully with pumpkin from our garden this year.

We will have a "white elephant" gift exchange. Please bring 1x gift worth between about $15 to $25 for each person who would like to participate. We might suggest gifting something nice that you already have and no longer need, in order to make it more sustainable; but picking up something you think others would enjoy is an option, too.

This will be a relaxed and casual event. We will mainly be enjoying the delicious food that everyone brings, once most everyone is ready - typically after about 30-60 minutes, unless there are appetizers in the mix to snack on right away! There will definitely be good conversation and relaxed visiting...

We may follow dinner up with board games, a jigsaw puzzle, a movie, or something like Mario Kart, depending on the crowd...

WHAT DO I BRING?

1. Yourself (of course). Family and friends are welcome, too. The event will be kid-friendly (VegKC events generally maintain an Alcohol-free environment).
2. Comment here with what dish you intend to bring!
3. Vegan food dish(es) with serving utensils:

• Everything must be vegan (no dairy, no eggs, no honey, no animal products of any kind).
• Bring a tasty main dish, side dish, or dessert, and bring the utensils needed to serve it.
• Any dish should be big enough to feed about 8 people, and you must bring one dish for every 1-2 guests (including yourself).
• If you need ideas, there are a number of vegan recipe blogs and sites online - such as Gaz Oakley, The Minimalist Baker or VegWeb.com, The Candle Cafe Cookbook, or ask for recommendations.

4. Feel free to bring a beverage for yourself or to share. There will be an electric hot water kettle and assorted teas available.
5. We have enough dishes and utensils for a moderate sized group (at least about 25).
   Optionally - bring some easily packed reusable travel tableware if you have it - plate, bowl, utensils, cup and or mug for teas or drinks.
6. List of ingredients or a recipe: Helpful for those with food allergies, and curious chefs. Alternatively post a link in the comments below. Comment if you have any dietary restrictions and other guests may choose to accommodate. (Raw, GF, Oil Free, etcetera.)

WHERE IS IT?
The potluck is at "Dragon's Cozy Cave". There is limited table seating, assorted couches and chairs, benches, cushions, and plenty of space to sprawl around casually and visit.

This is a private residence, so please be respectful of the space so that we may continue to host future events here!

This space is home to a clowder of kitties, so please be mindful coming in and closing the door to keep our furry friends safe. We do have hardwood floors which helps if you have allergies.

HOW DO I GET THERE?
It is located near I-29 and Barry Road about 20 minutes North of downtown / the River Market, please email the organizers for directions 2-3 days before the event (Click on an event host, click "Chat with [name]").

The parking is in a residential area on the street, please be mindful of leaving driveways, roadways, and fire hydrants clear.

ACCESSIBILITY
It is a split level with stairs and no front railing - it is unfortunately not wheelchair friendly. The house is in reasonable shape, but is gradually undergoing renovations.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
If you RSVP yes, please commit to showing up so everyone can better plan and prepare.

Covid / Flu / Colds, if you are sick, or have had close proximity, please be considerate of others' health and cancel your RSVP this time around.

Please - Update your RSVP if anything changes so everyone can plan accordingly for the size of the group!!! While you're at it, please specify to the group what dish you plan on bringing!

Please commit to showing up BEFORE you RSVP.

The Littlest Bake Shop!

We are planning on having our restaurant meetup this month at The Littlest Bake Shop.

"SCRATCH MADE SMALL BATCH BAKED GOODS.
LOCAL AND SEASONAL INSPIRED MENU.
FAIR TRADE ORGANIC COFFEE AND TEA DRINKS
WITH HOUSE-MADE SYRUPS.
SPECIALTY DRINKS: PHOSPHATE SODAS, (NO) EGG CREAMS.
BRUNCH AND SPECIAL EVENT MEALS."

They have a variety of all vegan and gluten free baked goods, but also do brunch items and a wide variety of drinks.

Their menu includes items like:

The Midwest: Biscuits and Mushroom gravy
2 biscuits topped with mushroom gravy. Served with a side of herbed potatoes.
Tofu Scrambles
Comes with herb roasted potatoes and greens on the side.
Sandwiches
Comes with herb roasted potatoes and greens on the side.
Beverage: Chai
Our house made chai made from our own chai masala syrup.

You can see more of their menu on their website: https://the-littlest-bake-shop.square.site/saturday-pick-up-menu

Please - Update your RSVP if anything changes so restaurants will continue to kindly accommodate our group!!!

*** Covid / Flu / Colds *** If you are sick or have been in close proximity, please be considerate of others health and cancel your RSVP this time.

Events are free so everyone is able to participate. If you are able, please consider donating a bit to help us cover our group Meetup costs which recently doubled (~360/year paid almost entirely by us / volunteer organizers). You can contribute in person at events.
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