Hotbytes "Pot Luck" Dinner and Food Drive Sun. Nov 15th

Please feel free to comment but do NOT RSVP to this post, another topic will be posted soon to identify who plans to attend and/or bring food.

Sunday November 15th 1pm until 6pm

The Hotbytes Fall Ball "Pot Luck' Dinner and Food Drive 2009 to benefit Kentucky Harvest will be held on Sunday November 15th from 1pm until 6pm at The Cardinal Harbour Pavilion located off Rt. 42 in Oldham Co. This is as semi-private event open to Hotbyte Forum members, their families and their friends. The cost to attend the event is FREE, you are asked only to open your heart in the form of donations of non-perishable food items which will benefit Kentucky Harvest.

Final details are still being arranged but here is what has been worked out so far:

Arrangements to cover the up front cost of renting the pavilion have been made. You may at your option contribute toward these expenses on the day of the dinner however there are no expectations that you do so. Any contributions above and beyond the cost of the rental will immediately be donated to Kentucky Harvest.

There will not be a cash bar, however you may bring your own alcoholic beverages to the dinner. Please keep in mind that this is an event for all forumbyters and their families. Drink responsibly.

Donations will be accepted in the form of non-perishable food items. There is NO minimum donation. Give whatever your heart and budget will allow. If there is an interest in doing so, We may look into making arrangements with Kentucky Harvest for those who would like to make a donation by personal check.

Scheduling details are still being worked out but you can anticipate a set up/social hour (or so) at 1pm followed by the pot luck and ending with another hour or so for socializing/clean up. Every attempt will be made to keep the food hot and appetizing for as long as possible in order to accommodate late arrivals.

We invite everyone to to bring an entree or dessert to share but you do not HAVE to bring a dish in order to attend. Another topic will be started shortly to identify those who wish to bring a dish.

The goal here is to keep it simple, have some fun and above all help some people out who may be in need. I hope each and every one of you can and will attend.

This sounds like a fun time. Thanks for putting it together. I look forward to seeing everyone there.

wow Steve.....sounds awesome, brought tears to my eyes...... and i say that with NO sarcasm!

wow Steve.....sounds awesome, brought tears to my eyes...... and i say that with NO sarcasm!

Hey...it ain't just me. Ed Vermillion and Robin have been right there with all of this. I'm sure before it's all said and done a LOT of folks will step up to the plate to make this a fun event.

Hope to see all of you that I've missed at the other offlines! With Winter looming and the economy still wobbly we wanted to really focus on the meaning of Thanksgiving. From our blessings come blessings for folks who really need our help. Please attend and enjoy the fellowship of foodies and give what you can. If anything like the last Pot Luck we held the food and craic will be tremendous! Thanks to Steve and Robin and all of you! See ya there!

To Robin, Steve, and Ed, and anyone else that looked into stuff, and got this place, thanks in advance. It is a really nice thing to have thought up and put together.

does anyone know an address that i can google of the location?

does anyone know an address that i can google of the location?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source= ... 40059&z=16

Try this, Becky.

I would love to have the option of making a check out to Kentucky Harvest rather than haul out cans, that way Kentucky Harvest can buy precisely what is needed. I don't see the problem. If you take them a check or checks made out to Kentucky Harvest, I can't imagine them telling you, "We don't take checks."

I am so pleased that Louisville HotBytes will be supporting Kentucky Harvest this time. This is a local idea that has gone nation wide. Kentucky Harvest was founded here inn Louisville by Stan Curtis in 1989. Presently there are over 130 chapters spread all across the nation.

Steve,

This sounds awesome and thanks for all of your work!
Mark and I will be there. Let us know what we can do to help you!

Linda

does anyone know an address that i can google of the location?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source= ... 40059&z=16

Try this, Becky.

Ed,
Is this were the book drive was held?

does anyone know an address that i can google of the location?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source= ... 40059&z=16

Try this, Becky.

Ed,
Is this were the book drive was held?

Same place, Dave.

Hope to see all of you that I've missed at the other offlines!

Ed,

That's my hope as well. There are a number of people we have communicated with only via this forum that we hope to have the opportunity to thank in person for having made us feel so welcome during our first year in town.

I would love to have the option of making a check out to Kentucky Harvest rather than haul out cans, that way Kentucky Harvest can buy precisely what is needed. I don't see the problem. If you take them a check or checks made out to Kentucky Harvest, I can't imagine them telling you, "We don't take checks."

I am so pleased that Louisville HotBytes will be supporting Kentucky Harvest this time. This is a local idea that has gone nation wide. Kentucky Harvest was founded here inn Louisville by Stan Curtis in 1989. Presently there are over 130 chapters spread all across the nation.

Gayle,

After giving it some thought I'm sure it would be no problem passing along your personal check to KY Harvest when the food is delivered. My suggestion would be that anyone who wants to donate money in lieu of (or even in addition to) non perishable food to write the check out, put it in and envelope and bring it with you. Sometime between now and then we'll get down to the who/when and how of getting any and all donations to KY Harvest.

Can't wait to see you.

Just wanted to give this topic a little "bump".

We've got a pretty nice guest list going in the other "Potluck" thread...The only thing missing is YOU. Please plan to attend this Hotbytes Potluck dinner on Nov. 15th. It is a wonderful opportunity to hang out with other "foodies" and it's all for a great cause.

I was waiting until we were reasonably certain that Richard will be off. We will be there with a Chicken Casserole that Richard's mom used to make. This sounds great!!