Friendsgiving Potluck Brunch

About this event

We're taking a moment to celebrate our gratitude for strangers-that-became-friends and a welcoming community that makes showing up solo feel easier with a friendsgiving brunch! Come hungry, bring something tasty, and leave with a full stomach and a few new friends. Friendsgiving is a celebration of the friends we made along the way!

🍽️ WHAT TO BRING Bring an appetizer, salad, side dish, or dessert to share! Once you decide what you're bringing, drop it in the comments so we can avoid ending up with 15 bowls of the same thing. Plan to bring about 8-10 servings of whatever you make - if everyone does the same, we should have plenty of food for everyone!

Need some inspo? Here's a few ideas, and storebought is totally fine! 🥔 Potatoes: Mashed, scalloped, au gratin, sweet potato casserole 🥗 Salads: garden, Caesar, pasta, fruit, coleslaw, cranberry 🥦 Veggies: Green bean casserole, glazed carrots, brussel sprouts, stuffed mushrooms 🧀 Apps & snacks: Deviled eggs, charcuterie, cheese and crackers, dips, veggie or fruit trays, pinwheels 🍲 Baked dishes: Stuffing, mac and cheese, breakfast casserole, pasta, enchiladas, quiche 🍞 Breads & Rolls: Dinner rolls, cornbread, biscuits, garlic bread, focaccia 🥧 Desserts: Pumpkin, pecan, apple or cherry pie, cookies, brownies, cheesecake, cobbler, pastries, cinnamon rolls 🥣 Sauces & Toppings: Gravy, cranberry sauce, honey butter, chutneys, whipped cream

🍗 THE TURKEY SITUATION There will be no turkey unless someone exceptionally generous wants to volunteer to handle the whole production. Otherwise, I'll bring a few Costco rotisserie chickens to fill that role. We're keeping this potluck simple, delicious, and low-stress!

💛 HELP US PLAN We're suggesting a $10 donation to help cover supplies like plates, napkins, serving utensils, warming and cooling trays, and other event expenses, while also supporting the hosts who make these community gatherings happen.

Please confirm your RSVP by contributing in advance. Advance contributions help us plan food, supplies, and space more accurately, so they really do make a difference!

Venmo : https://venmo.com/alli-rowe Eventbrite Pay What You Can : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-new-friends-giving-potluck-brunch-tickets-2004084771500

If you're unable to contribute for any reason - that's okay! - please consider coming early or staying late to help with setup/cleanup as your contribution to the afternoon.

☕ FOOD & VENUE DISCLAIMER This is an informal, community potluck, not a restaurant or professional food service experience. All shared food is prepared by individual guests in their own homes. Town Hall Collaborative is generously providing the space and a bar where you can purchase alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, including Queen City coffee, but they are not involved in preparing, handling, or serving our potluck food.

By attending, you acknowledge that this is an informal potluck and accept responsibility for your own food and beverage choices, including consideration of any allergies, dietary restrictions, and food safety concerns.

From Make New Friends Meetup Group