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"Creating a kinder, greener community together"
The Austin Vegan Association (AVA) is Austin’s longest-running plant-based community, proudly serving as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit since 1997. Founded as the Vegetarian Network of Austin, later known as the Austin Vegan & Vegetarian Association, today our mission is to make vegan living more accessible through social gatherings, educational events, and support for local vegan-friendly businesses.
AVA is open to anyone interested in compassionate, sustainable lifestyles.
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June Vegan Potluck Dinner
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin, 4700 Grover Avenue, Austin, TX, USSaturday, June 13, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, food check-in begins at 6:00 PM
Hosted jointly by the Austin Vegan Association (AVA) and the “Veganistas,” a vegan and animal rights fellowship group at the First Unitarian Universalist church of Austin.
What to Bring:
- A plant-based dish to serve 10. Please make sure there is no meat, fish, dairy (milk, cheese, butter), no animal broth, gelatin, or honey.
- As a courtesy, be prepared to provide allergen information by completing the allergy sheet for your food. A copy of the recipe would be most helpful in completing this.
- You may also bring additional items for the salad bar (see below), appetizer table, and desserts.
- Serving utensils for your dishes.
- A plate for yourself and utensils for eating.
- Your own beverage.
Salad Bar Items:
In addition to your regular dish, if you'd like, bring one or more salad bar items, such as chopped onions or sliced cucumbers, or a salad dressing.
Salad bar items should be chopped and in a serving container. We will arrange them all together on one table. Salad bar items are optional. It's just a leafy, veggie-licious addition to our usual spread.Please bring everything ready to serve. With so many guests, we cannot accommodate cooking or heating in the church kitchen.
The First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin is a welcoming, non-creedal spiritual community. For more information on First UU, please visit AustinUU.org. This is a non-religious event; it just happens to be in the church's gathering space. It's all about the food and meeting new people.
This event is sponsored by the Austin Vegan Association. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or just veg-curious, you’re welcome to join us! No AVA membership or church affiliation needed. This event is free and open to all!
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