RAVS Winter Solstice Gathering & Celebration

Whether you're a long-time member of the Rochester Area Vegan Society (RAVS) or curious and want to learn more, come to the Winter Solstice Gathering & Celebration.

WHEN: Sunday, December 17, 2023: 4:30 — 8:00 PM

WHERE: 1600 East Avenue in the ground floor Media Room. Parking in lot; enter back door closest to lot and follow signs! This door does not open to non-residents but we will try to have someone posted at the door from 4:15 PM through 5:00 PM to let people in. If you cannot get in the back door, enter by the front of the building and say you are a guest of Sharon Yates, then proceed to the Media Room.

WHAT TO BRING: Bring a vegan dish, preferably finger foods or something easy to eat while mingling; a serving utensil; and a place setting for yourself.

ALSO Bring instruments, music and voices for optional merry-making!

ALSO: There will be an optional VEGAN COOKIE EXCHANGE for those who wish to participate:: The rules are simple: take as many as you bring. Bring an empty container for the cookies you choose. There will be VEGAN BOOKS FOR SALE (at 10% off list price)!

Vegan means no animal products (no meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products or honey). Contact us with any questions: rochesterveg@gmail.com or (585) 234-8750.

RAVS RULES FOR SHARE-A-DISH MEALS

All dishes must be completely vegan. They may not contain any meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products or honey. Please watch out for gelatin (a meat by-product) and hidden milk products, such as whey in cookies, crackers, bread and margarine and casein or caseinate in so-called “non- dairy” soy cheese, coffee creamer and whipped topping. Be alert for eggs in baked goods, mayonnaise and salad dressings, and honey in breads, pastries and preserves.

This “vegan rule” embodies our mission of showing how abundant and delicious a vegan meal can be. It also means that members and guests who are vegan can freely partake of everything. If you mistakenly bring a dish that is non-vegan, you will be very welcome to stay for the meal, but we won't serve your dish. Please understand that no offense is meant by this.

Please prepare a card with your name, the name of the dish, and a list of all ingredients.

Contact us with any questions: rochesterveg@gmail.com or (585) 234-8750.