About this Event
11/15 Annual LGBTQ Friendsgiving Community Potluck & TDOR (Pittsfield, MA)
Sunday, 1-4pm Potluck 4-5:30pm Trans Day of Remembrance
Wander Berkshires
34 Depot St (enter from alley)
Pittsfield, MA 01201
In this time of tumultuous change, you are invited to remember the power of queer community with your queer neighbors by joining us for delicious food, beverages, & grateful comradery on Sunday, November 15th! We'll be meeting & eating at 1-4 pm at , 34 Depot Street, Suite 101 Pittsfield, MA 01201. This is the same building as Tito's, but IMPORTANT the entrance is in the alley, on the east side of the building. (Click here for Wander on Google maps.)
BSCC will supply turkey, but please bring food to share! Beverages must be purchased from Wander, but water will be provided.
Pleaes stay for the Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR) Celebration, 4:00-5:30pm, which honors trans people we have lost in the last year and the activism they are inspiring.
PLEASE RSVP: To help the organizers plan enough turkey & supplies, RSVP by emailing: [email protected]
IMPORTANT: Also register on Eventbrite if you want to sit with the Q-MoB group & would like Q-MoB's ride coordinator to help coordinate car pooling and ride-sharing for those who need rides.
WHAT TO BRING:
- A dish to share with about 6 other people. Please make a small sign for your dish that discloses if it contains any of these common allergens/restrictions: dairy, gluten, eggs, meat/chicken/fish, nuts/peanuts, MSG, preservatives, food colors, alcohol, caffeine, sugar, soy, vegan, vegetarian, paleo, etc. Please note that if bringing a dish &/or beverage is a barrier to your attending, you need not, as there will be sides, entrees, and beverages donated by Hannaford. DO NOT BRING BEVERAGES AS THEY MUST BE PURCHASED FROM WANDER.
- Friends in Berkshire LGBTQ Community who may be seeking community
SAFETY PROTOCOL:
- To protect the group, people with any upper respiratory symptoms (cough, sneezing, runny nose) should not attend,
- Those with compromised immune systems or other risk factors (for COVID, RSV, or Flu) should consult their doctor about whether attending this event will be safe for them and how they can best minimize their risk. People can certainly wear masks, but know that people will not be wearing masks when they are eating & drinking.
CARPOOLING/RIDE-SHARE: Carpooling is a great way to get to know other people, save money on gas, and help to reduce your carbon footprint and save the planet. If you need a ride or are open to carpooling with people who live near you, please register on Eventbrite & let us know if you need a ride or can give a ride, & our ride coordinator will try to match you with people nearby who are interested in carpooling or offering rides.
MORE INFO: If you have questions or would like to volunteer with setup, cleanup, or promotion of this event, please email [email protected]
Event venue & nearby stays
WANDER Berkshires, 34 Depot Street, Pittsfield, United States
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