Austin
Progressive Potluckers
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Austin
Progressive Potluckers
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are a full list of potlucks from 2006
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December 2006
UPCOMING AUSTIN PROGRESSIVE POTLUCKERS EVENT The Austin Progressive Potluckers Join all your fellow Austin Progressive Potluckers for our annual Holiday Social and Celebration! It's becoming a tradition for the Potluckers to have blow-out party in December, with great food, cool people and lots of merriment. Bring a friend, bring an instrument or music CD, bring your dancing shoes and most importantly, bring yourself on down for this fun and festive event! Bring your singing voice and musical instruments for the music jam. PLEASE BRING a dish to share with 6-8 hungry people. There are no food restrictions and you're welcome to bring beverages to drink. PLEASE NOTE that you also need to bring your own plates, cups and eating utensils. Amanda Winters is our gracious host and we want to make it as easy on her as possible, so please bring something to eat on and eat with! DIRECTIONS:
*For extra directions or info, call Amanda 512-448-3254, 423-6529 For a map, you can search at http://maps.google.com. For public transportation, go to http://www.capmetro.org/riding/schedulesandmaps.asp) |
November 2006
UPCOMING AUSTIN PROGRESSIVE POTLUCKERS EVENT The Network of Spiritual Progressives - Austin
Chapter The Network of Spiritual Progressives (NSP) is an interfaith organization open to all who wish to support efforts to build a politics of meaning and a Spiritual/Religious Left. Their mission is to change the bottom line in America from focusing exclusively on the values of profit and power, to one that optimizes the spiritual values of honesty, compassion, and generosity. NSP invites you to be the leader that makes a difference in the world you want to create. You are welcome to attend their monthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month (7-9 p.m. at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4700 Grover Ave). For more information, e-mail info@nspaustin.org or visit www.spiritualprogressives.org. Join us at the November Potluck to learn more about NSP. The theme for the event is "Voting for a New Bottom Line" and is a celebration of NSP's energy in making a difference in our political/social/spiritual system. Following the potluck dinner and a presentation about NSP, popular singer/songwriter Jay Mankita http://jaymankita.com will perform. PLEASE BRING you, your friends and family, your winning attitude, and a dish to share with 4-8 hungry people. There are no food restrictions. NSP will provide plates, cups and eating utensils. They will also provide water, tea and coffee. You're encouraged to invite friends and family as all are welcome. DIRECTIONS: For a map, you can search at http://maps.google.com. For public transportation, go to http://www.capmetro.org/riding/schedulesandmaps.asp) |
October 2006
UPCOMING AUSTIN PROGRESSIVE POTLUCKERS EVENT Texas Freedom Network If you didn't make the September potluck, you missed a great party - not just any party, but a Peace Party! Our thanks to Lola Jones for being such a gracious host and creating the opportunity for us to share her vision for a more peaceful and connected world. We hope to see you in October when we'll be hosted by the Texas Freedom Network. Check out all the details below! Founded in 1995, the Texas Freedom Network (TFN) is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization of more than 23,000 religious and community leaders. Based in Austin, the TFN acts as the state's watchdog, monitoring far-right issues, organizations, money and leaders. TFN advances a mainstream agenda of religious freedom and individual liberties to counter the religious right. For more information about the TFN, visit their web site at: www.tfn.org or contact Ian Davis, at ian @ tfn.org, or call 322-0545. PLEASE BRING a dish that serves 4-8 hungry people. There are no food or drink restrictions. TFN will provide plates, cup and eating utensils. They will also provide water, tea and punch. DIRECTIONS: For a map, you can search at http://maps.google.com. For public transportation, go to http://www.capmetro.org/riding/schedulesandmaps.asp) |
September 2006
UPCOMING AUSTIN PROGRESSIVE POTLUCKERS EVENT The Peace Party We had a great time in August with our new friends at Helping Austin. Many thanks to our fun and creative host, Amy Stanley, for making it a special evening and sharing with us the valuable contribution that Helping Austin is making to our community (and for the really cute pet rocks!). Be sure to mark your calendars now for this month's potluck, as it is going to be one very cool party! The Peace Party is a great big party with a great big mission. The Peace Party was created to help promote peace on a non-partisan, grassroots, person to person level, with a focus on inner peace, community and connection. Lola Jones is the founder and host of the Peace Party, and brings her background in helping people through seminars, coaching, speaking, art, and writing, and her ability to open people up to the vastness of who they really are. Lola will give a short talk on the mission behind Peace Party and how to help create peace in the world by having peace within. There will be music, food, shopping, dancing, friendly people and lots of fun. You can read more at http://www.peaceparty.org/ Donations of $10 will be requested at the door but are not required. PLEASE BRING a dish that serves 6-8 hungry people and your own plate, cup and eating utensils. Water will be provided. You're encouraged to invite friends and family as all are welcome. There is an event flier that you can forward at http://www.peaceparty.org/flier.htm For a map, you can search at http://maps.google.com. For public transportation, go to http://www.capmetro.org/riding/schedulesandmaps.asp) |
August 2006
UPCOMING AUSTIN PROGRESSIVE POTLUCKERS EVENT Helping Austin We had a great time, and a great turn out of Potluckers, at our July Potluck hosted by Jogi Bhagat of the group Happy Living with Justice. We had a great time learning yoga, eating, chatting, and going for a dip in Barton Springs afterward. Please bring a freind or two and join us in August where we'll learn about another great Austin group called Helping Austin! YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN the Austin Progressive Potluckers at our August potluck with our hosts, Helping Austin (www.helpingaustin.org). Helping Austin was established to help other local non-profits utilize their assets to raise additional funds instead of relying on government grants. Helping Austin works with the non-profits to help with out of the box thinking on how to better achieve their mission by being self-reliant. For more information about this group, people can contact Amy Stanley at 470-4958 or visit their web site. PLEASE BRING a dish that serves 6-8 hungry people. Our host will provide plates, cups and utensils. They will provide water but please BYOB if you want something else to drink. Feel free to bring a friend or two. For a map, you can search at http://maps.google.com. For public transportation, go to http://www.capmetro.org/riding/schedulesandmaps.asp) |
July 2006
UPCOMING AUSTIN PROGRESSIVE POTLUCKERS EVENT Happy Living with Justice Join the Austin Progressive Potluckers at the July potluck with our hosts, Happy Living with Justice. Happy Living with Justice hosts free yoga classes as an outreach tool to increase our awareness on issues of world peace, justice and environmental issues so that more and more people live a lifestyle in harmony with the welfare of the entire world and also learn about and get actively involved with existing groups, who are working for a just and sustainable world. Happy Living with Justice usually meets at 3:30-5.45 p.m. every Sunday at the Carver branch of Austin Public Library in east Austin. The 90 minute yoga practice is followed by an interactive group meeting to increase awareness on issues of justice with main focus on "what I can do". All are welcome these free, weekly meetings. For more details, please contact Jogi Bhagat through email happylivingwithjustice@gmail.com or call 963-8364 SPECIAL NOTES: Our hosts will hold a yoga session at the beginning of the potluck at 7:00 p.m. (before eating) so anyone wishing to participate in this free yoga session needs to arrive by 6.55 p.m. and should bring a blanket or yoga mat and wear loose-fitting clothing. The yoga session will take place on the grassy hillside on the north side of the parking lot of Barton Springs Pool (and just east of the Zilker Hillside Theater). Also, there is a free swim at Barton Springs at 9 p.m. so folks interested in taking a dip should bring a swimsuit and towel. Please bring a dish that serves 6-8 hungry people. PLEASE NOTE that you will need to bring your own plates, cups and utensils and drinks. The only food or drink restriction is that there are no alcoholic beverages, please. Hot Indian Chai (tea) will be provided. We'll meet and feast at the picnic tables in front of the pool entrance and concession area. Note that there may be a $3 fee to park at Barton Springs. Directions:Barton Springs Pool is in Zilker Park, 2101 Barton Springs Road. Info on Barton Springs Pool at http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/bartonsprings.htm For a map, you can search at http://maps.google.com. For public transportation, go to http://www.capmetro.org/riding/schedulesandmaps.asp) |
June 2006
UPCOMING AUSTIN PROGRESSIVE POTLUCKERS EVENT Literacy Austin Literacy Austin will host the Austin Progressive Potluckers for our June event. Literacy Austin provides free basic literacy and ESL classes, teaching adults how to read and write. All Literacy Austin tutors/teachers are volunteers. For more information, see: www.literacyaustin.org or call 478-7323. Literacy Austin is always looking for more volunteers! Please bring a dish that serves 6-8 hungry people. There are no food restrictions but no alcohol allowed, please. Literacy Austin will provide the paper plates and utensils. Guests must bring their own beverages. Directions: From I-35, drive East on 11th street, through the new lofts area. At the light, continue in the middle road, which is Rosewood Avenue. Several blocks down, you will see Literacy Austin on the left hand side. Their address is 2222 Rosewood Avenue. Contact Christie Carr for additional information about volunteering or about Literacy Austin in general by calling 512-478-7323, Ext. 22 or email christie.carr@literacyaustin.org For a map, you can search at http://maps.google.com. For public transportation, go to http://www.capmetro.org/riding/schedulesandmaps.asp) |
May 2006
UPCOMING AUSTIN PROGRESSIVE POTLUCKERS EVENT Full Moon Drum Circle For our May Potluck, we will be joining the folks at Lucila Dance Productions for their monthly Full Moon Drum Circle. Each month (near the time of the full moon) this group of musicians and dancers get together to celebrate with drumming, dancing and overall merry- making. Everyone is encouraged to bring a drum or other instrument so that you can join in the fun! Check out www.luciladance.com. Please bring a dish that serves 6-8 hungry people. There are no food or beverage restrictions. Our host will provide paper plates, cups and utensil as well as water and soda (THANKS Lucila!). Directions: For a map, you can search at http://maps.google.com. For public transportation, go to http://www.capmetro.org/riding/schedulesandmaps.asp) |
April 2006
UPCOMING AUSTIN PROGRESSIVE POTLUCKERS EVENT CASA of Travis County The April Potluck will be hosted by CASA of Travis County, who's mission is to recruit, screen, professionally train and supervise volunteer advocates to provide 'guardian ad litem' representation for abused and neglected children in the court system. The vision of CASA is to ensure that every child in Travis County lives in a safe, healthy, and nurturing family environment. You'll learn more about the important role they play in our community and how you can get involved. In the meantime, you can get more information at their website, <http://www.casatravis.org> www.casatravis.org Please bring a dish that serves 6-8 hungry people. The only food or drink restriction is that there are no alcoholic beverages allowed. CASA will provide plates, cups and utensils, as well as water and soda (THANKS, CASA!). Directions: For a map, you can search at http://maps.google.com. For public transportation, go to http://www.capmetro.org/riding/schedulesandmaps.asp) |
March 2006 The March Potluck will be hosted by the local chapter of a national campaign to establish a cabinet level Department of Peace and Nonviolence in the US Government. The Department of Peace will address violence at its root causes domestically as well as internationally. The national organization has a website at www.thepeacealliance.org During the evening, we'll get to learn more from the local organizers about this groundbreaking grassroots effort taking place across the nation, and the activities happening right here in Austin. In the meantime, to get involved you can contact Peggy Kelsey at 323-2325 or peggy@kelseys.net. Please bring a dish that serves 6-8 hungry people. There are no food or drink restrictions (meat dishes and alcoholic beverages are okay) but you MUST BRING YOUR OWN PLATES, CUPS and UTENSILS! Water and tea will be provided. Our host has a special request that some of the Potluckers volunteer to help with the clean up duties so that she is not left with a dirty kitchen! Driving directions:We will be at the home of Peggy Kelsey, 1405 Alegria Rd. Austin, TX 78757. From Mopac take the 2222 exit and go right (East). Continue going east and the street name will change to Northland and then to Koenig. After you cross Burnet Rd., the following intersection with a traffic light is Woodrow. Turn Left on Woodrow. Go 4 blocks north to Alegria Rd. (There is a church on the corner) and turn left. We are the 3rd house on the left at 1405 Alegria. Call 323-2325 if you get lost. For a map, you can search at http://maps.google.com. For public transportation, go to http://www.capmetro.org/riding/schedulesandmaps.asp) |
February 2006 This month, the Potluckers will be hosted by the Spiritual Cinema Circle (www.spiritualcinemacircle.com), an organization created in 2003 to bring spiritually-relevant, artistic films which rarely make it to the big screen to the general public. This national organization was founded by Stephen Simon and Gay Hendricks has thousands of global members already. Each month a DVD is created with shorts and feature-length films chosen by the Spiritual Cinema staff. In Austin, Karen Thompson opens her house for periodic viewings of some of these short clips and then conducts discussions over a shared potluck meal. For information on becoming a regular member and to receive an invitation to these viewing events, you may contact Karen Thompson at 391-0426 or karen@ktphd.com. During our potluck gathering, there will be a viewing of Spiritual Cinema Circle movies in one room, while another part of the house will be open for general socializing and networking. Please bring a dish that serves 6-8 hungry people and your own drinks. There are no food or drink restrictions (meat dishes and alcoholic beverages are OK). Paper plates, utensils and cups will be provided by our host. Directions: We will be at the home of
Karen Thompson, 2702 Cherry Lane Austin, TX 78703 (in west central
Austin).From the North on Mopac, take the Windsor exit and go west
to Exposition and turn left. Turn right on Cherry Lane.Coming from
the south on Mopac take the Enfield exit and go west to Exposition
and turn right. Turn left on Cherry Lane. Karen's is the second house
on the right. Park on the street. |
January 2006 Casa de Luz is a place of gathering for people who are learning how to better integrate their lives and experience more wholeness on all levels. Casa's beautiful campus is home to a wide range of experiences and opportunities to nourish one's mind and body. They are a full educational community center that hosts ongoing classes, guest speakers, live music and provides a meeting place for several of Austin's holistic organizations. At the center of Casa's work is their vision of creating world peace through the awareness of balance as taught within the framework of Macrobiotics and their mission to educate and nourish those traveling through life with a desire to leave things better than they found them. Join us for this unique opportunity to experience a true oasis for wellness in Austin. We will have a brief presentation by Wayo Longoria about the organizations vision and the important role they play in the community. We will also have an opportunity to sample some of the delicious Macrobiotic culinary delights prepared at Casa. As always, this is a potluck event so please bring a dish that serves 6-8 hungry people, and your own drink, plates, utensils and cups. Directions: Casa De Luz is located at 1701 Toomey Road, which is off Lamar Blvd. just south of the river on the west side, and is just down the road from Zachary Scott Theatre (about .3 miles down on the left). For a map, you can search at http://maps.google.com. For public transportation, go to http://www.capmetro.org/riding/schedulesandmaps.asp) To learn more about Casa De Luz, visit http://www.casadeluz.org/index.htm |
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Check
back here to find out about our schedule of potlucks. If your group is
hosting a potluck and you want to invite our group of 6-60 people to join,
send an email message to Bruce Kravitz at kkravitz@juno.com
454-6542 or Selwyn Polit selwyn @ austintx . com
926-7876
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