Pizza on the Patio! Saturday September 27th.

Saturday Sept 27th

The Vegan Community's October plantluck will be Pizza on the Patio on Saturday, the 27th, from 4 to 8 pm at the country home of Carolyn and Bob Howe, 2284 Sugar Bottom Road, NE, Solon. (Directions and map link are below. Vegan Community signs will provide guidance). We’ll enjoy a relaxed evening on the Howe patio. Our pizza oven will be fired up for making our own pizzas, which we’ll enjoy hot from the oven! I will provide the pizza dough and sauce. Everyone bring a favorite topping to share for making pizzas. Suggestions are: vegan cheese, black olives, pre-steamed or sauteed mushrooms, veggies, or eggplant (partial precooking veggies keeps the pizza from getting soggy), or any favorite sauces. Also, please bring a side dish, salad, dessert, or beverage. Electricity will be available for hot dishes.

I will provide table service, so no need to bring plates!

The social hour will begin at 4 p.m., followed by the plantluck at 5:30.

No worries about the temperature as the evening begins to cool, because we can gather around the firepit.

Due to parking limitations and pizza oven restrictions, the number of participants will be capped at 35. (Carpooling is encouraged).

Bonus: There will be T-shirt sale as part of our plantluck.

For the plantluck, please bring:

• A pizza ingredient(s) as outlined above.
• A vegan side dish that provides 8-10 servings. (If you are new to veganism, the term ‘vegan’ means no animal flesh or fat, dairy, eggs, or honey.)
• Recipes for the dishes you prepare for allergy avoidance and to share.
• Please plan to bring a financial donation to assist with defraying VCEI expenses (suggested contribution: $5 per adult, if affordable). Children are free. Credit cards are accepted.

We will observe the following disease control guidelines:

• Please stay home if you have symptoms of COVID-19 (fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, etc.), are waiting for COVID-19 test results, have been diagnosed with COVID-19, of if you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19.
• We will be collecting attendee information (names, phone number, email address) to facilitate COVID contact tracing if needed.
• Public interaction carries a risk of exposure to COVID-19 or other illness. Participants assume the risk upon sign in and attendance. Vegan Community of Eastern Iowa will not be responsible in the event of exposure to COVID-19, illness or other health risks.
• To make an informed decision about your COVID-19 risk, we encourage you to read the following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .

* If you make a reservation but find you will be unable to attend, please change your reservation to "Not Going."