April 2008
UPCOMING AUSTIN PROGRESSIVE POTLUCKERS EVENT

Toltec Center of Creative Intent
Friday, April 18, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
305 Le Grande Ave, Austin, TX 78704

The Toltec Center of Creative Intent is a spiritual non-profit organization dedicated to helping people balance their mind, spirit, emotions, and physical body. Based on a foundation of Toltec wisdom blended with the most powerful tools from a variety of shamanic traditions, TCCI seeks to support individuals, partnerships, and communities on a spiritual or healing path. We offer public ceremonies, ministerial services, and community gatherings to inspire and heal.

Presenter Heather Ash Amara, founder of the Toltec Center and co-author with her husband Raven Smith of Spiritual Integrity, will share the foundation of Toltec wisdom and how you can bring more peace, clarity, and joy into your life with four simple steps. Her inspirational talk will be based on The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz, with whom she apprenticed for six years, and her first book The Four Elements of Change. Come play! Hosted by Laura Toups at her home, 305 Le Grande in Austin. For more info about TCCI, contact Heather Ash or Raven at 415.720.7338 or email earthsky@creativeintent.org.

PLEASE BRING a dish that serves 6-8 people. There are no food or beverage restrictions. Our host will provide plates, cups and utensils. People are welcome to bring drinks as well as food.

DIRECTIONS:
305 Le Grande Ave is in Travis Heights.
Get to the intersection of South Congress and Riverside Drive .
Head east on Riverside .
The first street you come to is Newning. Turn Right.
The street is one block long and ends at a stop sign which is the intersection with Le Grande Ave.
305 is directly in front of you as you sit at the stop sign, a gray house with a stone wall in front.
Park along any of the adjacent streets.

For a map and directions please search http://maps.google.com.

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March 2008
UPCOMING AUSTIN PROGRESSIVE POTLUCKERS EVENT

Conversation Café
Saturday, March 29, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
6408 Cerro Cove, Austin, TX

Conversation Cafés are lively conversations among diverse people about our feelings, thoughts and actions in this complex, changing world. The simple structure of Conversation Cafés and their spirit of respect, curiosity and warm welcome help people shift from small talk to BIG talk. Cafés are unique because they foster inquiry rather than debate - minds and hearts are both involved. The hosts of our March event, Anoek Inbar and Tobin Quereau, have been convening Conversation Café sessions for over four years at the Triumph Café on Spicewood Springs Road (first and third Sundays 1:30-3:00) where anyone is welcome to just show up and join the conversation. This Potluck will be an opportunity to not only learn more about the Conversation Café process, but we will also conduct a short café process so folks will have a first-hand experience. We know the Potluckers love to eat and talk, so this should be a perfect combination! If you have questions about our upcoming gathering, you can contact Anoek at 512-502-8111.

This Potluck is also happening during “Conversation Week 2008” which is an annual event to encourage people in communities everywhere to engage in thoughtful conversation with others about some important questions facing us and our world. You can learn more about the Conversation Café process and Conversation Week, see a listing of gatherings in Texas and around the country, and learn more about how you can become a Conversation Café host by visiting www.conversationcafe.org.

PLEASE BRING a dish that serves 6-8 people. There are no food or beverage restrictions. Our hosts will provide plates, utensils, napkins and cups as well as something non-alcoholic to drink (but you’re welcome to bring other drinks you would like to enjoy).

DIRECTIONS:
From Mopac take exit Far West (only one way). Go past the schools and shops, through residential area. Far West drops down a hill, at the bottom it turns a sharp right and becomes Ladera Norte. Take an immediate left (about a 100 yards) and enter Backtrail. Take the second right (not the first! It is called Cedro Cove !) which is Cerro Cove. Go up the hill and you will dead end into our driveway: 6408 Cerro Cove

From 360 north or south: Exit 2222 going east. Take the first left turn (small road and comes quickly off 360) = Lakewood drive. At the Y take the right leg for 50 yards or so, take the first right after Y = Cedro Trail. Take the second left = Lemonwood. At the T, right = Backtrail. First left = Cerro Cove. Go up the hill and you will dead end into our driveway: 6408 Cerro Cove

Please park as much as possible in the driveway and if not possible, be mindful about the neighbors.

For a map and directions please search http://maps.google.com.

For public transportation, go to http://www.capmetro.org/riding/schedulesandmaps.asp)

February 2008
UPCOMING AUSTIN PROGRESSIVE POTLUCKERS EVENT

Bragitta’s Austin Unplugged
Saturday, February 9, 5:00 p.m. until the last person leaves!
4314 Clarno Drive, Austin, TX 78749

Bragitta’s Austin Unplugged events combine art, music and environmental education in an all-ages, community-building forum. Bragitta, a local artist and entrepreneur focused on clean energy and a video/website called Green Highways (see www.greenhighways. com), hosts monthly events in her home that feature speakers, films or musicians. The February gathering of Austin Unplugged will give a sustainable twist to valentines day and folks are encouraged to bring old magazines to cut images out to create home made valentines cards. You are also invited to bring an old but still good item to add to the sharing table and walk away with something new.

The featured speaker at the gathering will be Jenny Nazak, who will give a brief talk and lead a discussion about permaculture happenings in the Austin area. Permaculture is a lifestyle design approach that uses natural patterns and resources to create buildings, landscapes, and communities that are sustainable -not only environmentally, but economically and socially as well. The emphasis is on human-scale, low-tech solutions accessible to ordinary people. Jenny Nazak of the Austin Permaculture Guild practices permaculture with a focus on voluntary simplicity, renewable energy, and urban community. For more about permaculture and the Austin Permaculture Guild, please visit www.permie.us or call 512-619-5363.

Also, weather permitting, there will be a showing of the movie “The real dirt on Farmer John” on the big screen in Bragitta’s backyard after dusk. (for more on the film - http://www.pbs. org/independentl ens/realdirt )

PLEASE BRING a dish that serves 6-8 people. There are no food or beverage restrictions. Our hosts will provide plates, utensils, napkins and cups. She will also provide tea but please bring other drinks you would like to enjoy (but you’re welcome to bring other drinks you would like to enjoy).

DIRECTIONS:
Take Mopac South to Davis Lane. Go East to Copano Drive. Go North on Copano
to Clarno Dr. Go East on Clarno to 4313 Clarno Dr.

Please park as much as possible in the driveway and if not possible, be mindful about the neighbors.

For a map and directions please search http://maps.google.com.

For public transportation, go to http://www.capmetro.org/riding/schedulesandmaps.asp)

January 2008
UPCOMING AUSTIN PROGRESSIVE POTLUCKERS EVENT

Ethical Society of Austin
Sunday, January 27, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Laguna Gloria Solarium, 3809 W. 35th St., Austin

The Ethical Society of Austin is a humanistic religious organization dedicated to personal ethics and reason, committed to the creed that each individual has inherent worth and dignity and inspired by the ideal that the supreme aim of human life is working to create a more humane society. The Potluckers with visit with the Ethical Society of Austin members during their regular weekly meeting and learn more about the ideas and issues that are the focus of this organization. Learn more at http://www.esoa.org. Contact Tim Hayles at thayles @ texas.net with questions.

PLEASE BRING a dish that serves 6-8 people. There are no food or beverage restrictions. Our hosts will provide plates, utensils, napkins, cups and drinks.

DIRECTIONS:
From Mopac and 35th go west on 35th. After the stop sign at Balcones the road, and you, will bear left. The water treatment plant will be on the right. Continue down the road past the plant. Mayfield Park will then be on your left. The road will soon dead-end with the Austin Country Club on the right and the entrance to Laguna Gloria on the left. Drive in and park. We meet in the villa, upstairs in a room called the Solarium. The kitchen is downstairs immediately to the left of the main entrance. There is a microwave.

For a map and directions, you can see Laguna Gloria¹s site (http://www.amoa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=fac_laguna) or search at http://maps.google.com.

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December 2007
UPCOMING AUSTIN PROGRESSIVE POTLUCKERS EVENT

Holiday Social and Celebration!!
Saturday, December 8th, 7:00 p.m. - Late
1428 Briarcliff Blvd. Austin, 78723

Join all your fellow Austin Progressive Potluckers for our annual Holiday Social and Celebration! It's a tradition for the Potluckers to have our 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, get yourself there for this fun and festive event! Bring your singing voice and musical instruments for the music jam.

PLEASE BRING a dish that serves 6-8 people and you should also bring whatever you would like to drink. There are no food or beverage restrictions so you can BYOB. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU NEED TO BRING YOUR OWN CUPS, PLATES AND UTENSILS. You are also encouraged to bring a folding chair to ensure we have enough seating.

Please bring ideas for future potlucks!

DIRECTIONS:
*Directions to Shanda Sansing's home, 1428 Briarcliff Blvd., Austin 78723. For questions call or email Shanda 512-454-9860 s_sansing[put the at sign here]yahoo.com I changed her email address so spamming robots don't steal it. You need to remote the [put at sign here] and put an @ in it's place just like all other emails.

There are many roads that lead to Shanda's house, but here's one alternative:
1. From IH35, take the East 51st Street Exit. (NOTE: if you're coming from the South, you'll follow a jig-jag route called the Jughandle as you're led through the new Mueller development. but you'll get there...)
2. Take a LEFT at BERKMAN (there's a light)
3. Take a LEFT at BRIARCLIFF (there's a light)
4. Shanda's house is on the RIGHT about a block and a half up.

For a map, you can put her address into the website at http://maps.google.com. For public transportation, go to http://www.capmetro.org/riding/schedulesandmaps.asp)

November 2007
UPCOMING AUSTIN PROGRESSIVE POTLUCKERS EVENT
Texas Freedom Network
Saturday, November 10, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
608 West 22nd Steet, Austin, 78705 (TFN Headquarters)

The Texas Freedom Network advances a mainstream agenda of religious freedom and individual liberties to counter the religious right. Founded in 1995, the Texas Freedom Network is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization of more than 26,000 religious and community leaders. Based in Austin, the Texas Freedom Network acts as the state's watchdog, monitoring far-right issues, organizations, money and leaders. The organization has been instrumental in defeating initiatives backed by the religious right in Texas, including private school vouchers, textbook censorship and faith-based deregulation. For more information, visit the web site at www.tfn.org <http://www.tfn.org/> or call 322-0545 or email Ian Davis at ian@tfn.org.

PLEASE BRING a dish that serves (ideally) 6-8 people. There are no food or beverage restrictions. Our hosts will provide plates, cups, utensils, tea, water and soda.

DIRECTIONS:

TFN Headquarters is at 608 West 22nd Street , Austin, 78705, two blocks west of UT-Austin, in between Nueces and Rio Grande.

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October 2007
UPCOMING AUSTIN PROGRESSIVE POTLUCKERS EVENT
Jennifer's Hope for the Prevention of Teen Dating Violence
Saturday, October 27, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
4208 Cortina, Austin (home of Elizabeth Crecente)

Jennifer's Hope was founded in the name of Jennifer Crecente, who was murdered in February 2006 by her ex-boyfriend."Our aim is to reduce teen dating violence. And though we know that we must start in our small corner of the world, we hope to affect change at a greater level." Our host, Elizabeth Crecente, is the founder of this organization and will share with us more about the work that is underway to address this critical issue and what we can do to make a difference. The website is www.jennifershope.org If you have questions you can email info @ jennifershope.org or call 695-1918.

PLEASE BRING a dish that serves 6-8 people and you should also bring whatever you would like to drink (our host warned us her water isn't too tasty!). There are no food or beverage restrictions so you can BYOB. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU NEED TO BRING YOUR OWN CUPS, PLATES AND UTENSILS. You are also encouraged to bring a folding chair to ensure we have enough seating.

DIRECTIONS:

From MOPAC go South past Ben White and William Cannon to the Davis exit. Exit off MOPAC and continue to the stop sign. Turn left. You will pass under MOPAC heading East. Go past the apartments and community pool on the right. Continue for several blocks. The street just before your turn is Copano. Go one block further to Corran Ferry and turn left. Take the first RIGHT (you can only go right) onto Cortina. The 4th house on the left 4208 Cortina (peach brick, green trim). You can park in the driveway or on the street.

From I-35 go to Ben White/71 and head West. Continue all the way until you reach the Brodie/Loop 1 (MOPAC) exit. Go straight through the light at Brodie. There are a few hinky curves and lights there between Brodie and MOPAC but if you watch the signs you'll be fine. Go past the Wal-Mart and turn just before the Target heading South onto MOPAC. From there go past the William Cannon exit to the Davis exit. Exit off MOPAC and continue to the stop sign. Turn left. You will pass under MOPAC heading East. Go past the apartments and community pool on the right. Continue for several blocks. The street just before your turn is Copano. Go one block further to Corran Ferry and turn left. Take the first RIGHT (you can only go right) onto Cortina. The 4th house on the left 4208 Cortina (peach brick, green trim). You can park in the driveway or on the street.

For a map, you can search at http://maps.google.com. For public transportation, go to http://www.capmetro.org/riding/schedulesandmaps.asp)

September 2007
UPCOMING AUSTIN PROGRESSIVE POTLUCKERS EVENT
The Free Souls Project
Friday, September 28, 6:30 ­10:00 p.m.
5310 Musket Ridge, Austin

The Free Souls Project aims to become a leading voice in the public square on spirituality, democracy, and ethics in the struggle for the soul of America, using the potent tools of mass communication. They advance their mission by sponsoring projects that model an integrated liberal religious faith and equip and exhort well informed, spiritually grounded, concerned citizens to serve a liberal vision in their personal as well as civic lives. The Free Souls Project seeks to embody the "self-evident truths" which illumine the dignity of every living thing, radiating freedom from the individual heart to the world soul. More information can be found at their web site – www.freesoulsproject.org

PLEASE BRING a dish that serves 6-8 people. You are also welcome to bring your own beer and/or wine. Our hosts will provide cups, plates and utensils, as well as water, coffee and tea.

DIRECTIONS:

5310 Musket Ridge is in the Great Hills neighborhood in the Arboretum area. Heading North on Mopac – Exit to 183 North and then immediately take the Great Hills Trail exit. Turn left on Great Hills Trail. Take a right at the third light onto Rain Creek Parkway. Take the first left onto Musket Ridge. The house number is clearly marked – 5310 Musket Ridge. Number is 418-1364 if anyone gets lost.

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August 2007
UPCOMING AUSTIN PROGRESSIVE POTLUCKERS EVENT
Vegetarian Network of Austin
Saturday, August 11, 7:00 ­ 9:30 p.m.
10627 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Austin

We're excited to join our hosts, the Vegetarian Network of Austin, at their August potluck event. The Vegetarian Network of Austin (VNA) is committed to social change toward a vegetarian lifestyle which is free of animal products and animal testing in food, clothing, cosmetics, household products and other areas of consumption. VNA is open to anyone interested in a vegetarian lifestyle and they host monthly vegan potluck meals to provide networking and a forum for self-education and information exchange regarding subjects of interest to vegetarians. VNA members also meet for volunteer projects, public outreach events and other social activities. For more info about the Vegetarian Network of Austin, visit their web site at: www.vegnetaustin.org.

PLEASE BRING a dish that serves 8 people. IMPORTANT NOTE: all food needs to be 100% vegan (no meat, eggs, dairy, honey, or other animal products). Also, PLEASE NOTE that you should bring your own plate and utensils. Also, some members are allergic to fragrances and perfumes so please be considerate of this concern.

DIRECTIONS:
The potluck will be at the home of VNA President, Ken Jaffe, 10627 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Austin (in Canyon Creek off 620 in NW Austin). From downtown Austin, take MoPac to 183 N. Exit at Anderson Mill Road and take a left on Anderson Mill Road. Take that to 620 and go left on 620. Take a left on Boulder Lane and then a left on Chestnut Ridge Rd.

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July 2007
UPCOMING AUSTIN PROGRESSIVE POTLUCKERS EVENT
Happy living with Justice
Saturday, July 14, 6:30 ­ 9:00 p.m.
Barton Springs Pool, 2101 Barton Springs Road

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 awareness and activism on peace, justice and environmental issues so that more and more people live a lifestyle in harmony with the welfare of the entire world and its ecosystems 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 3:30-5:30 p.m. every Sunday at the Carver branch of Austin Public Library in East Austin. 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 to these free, weekly meetings. For more details, please contact Jogi Bhagat through email happylivingwithjustice@gmail.com or call 292-8093.

SPECIAL NOTES: Our hosts will hold a yoga session at the beginning of the potluck at 6:35 p.m. (before eating) so anyone wishing to participate in this free yoga session needs to arrive by 6.30 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 approximately 6-8 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 Barton Springs pool entrance and concession area (to your left as you walk up to the entrance of the pool) Note that there may be a $3 fee to park at Barton Springs.

June 2007
UPCOMING AUSTIN PROGRESSIVE POTLUCKERS EVENT
Catholic Charities of Central Texas
Saturday, June 23, 6:30 ­ 9:00 p.m.
1817 East 6th Street (on the corner of east 6th Street and Chicon)

Catholic Charities of Central Texas is a collaborative organization with programs that address the diverse needs of people through programs and services which assist in the self empowerment of individuals and families and work for systemic change towards a more just and caring society. Our host, Martha Jasse, will provide a brief overview of the organization¹s work but if you have questions before the event, you can contact her at Martha-jasse@austindiocese.org or at 651-6126. You can learn more by visiting the organization¹s web site at http://www.ccctx.org

PLEASE BRING a dish to share ideally with 6-8 hungry people. There are no food restrictions but please note that there are NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES allowed. Our hosts will have water and some soft drinks available to drink, but you¹re welcome to bring other (non-alcoholic beverages) to drink. As always, you¹re encouraged to bring your own reusable plate/eating utensils, but our host will have paper plates and utensils as well.

DIRECTIONS: Going on IH35 north, take a right, east on 6th Street. Go several blocks. You will pass hair salon on your left. The next intersection is 6th and Chicon. Catholic Charities building is on the right hand corner of east 6th and Chicon. You can park in front of the building. You can also take a right on Chicon and then take your first right into a parking lot. Do not park on Chicon.

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May 2007
UPCOMING AUSTIN PROGRESSIVE POTLUCKERS EVENT
Jim O's Monthly Potluck
Wednesday, May 9, 6:30 p.m. to late
2111 Melridge Place, Austin (near Zilker Park)

Join us for Jim O's infamous monthly potluck that has been held on the second Wednesday of the month for over 20 years! This is a relaxed laid back gathering of people who are interested in sustainable living. There is also a wonderful sauna, so bring a towel if you want to participate. Jim asks for a voluntary donation of $3-5 to offset his costs.

Please bring a dish that serves 6-8 hungry people and YOUR OUR OWN PLATES, CUPS and UTENSILS!

Bring your guitar, mandolin, penny whistle or just your singing voice. Jim asks that you try to impress everyone with your cooking prowess. If that's not your cup-o-tea, then shop the deli at Wheatsville or similar place for something wonderful to share. Deserts are especially appreciated. No smoking permitted please.

For public transportation, go to http://www.capmetro.org/riding/schedulesandmaps.asp

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April 2007
UPCOMING AUSTIN PROGRESSIVE POTLUCKERS EVENT
Austin Results Group
at First United Methodist Church Family Life Center
Friday, April 20, 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Northwest corner of Lavaca St. and 13th St., Austin

The Austin RESULTS group invites us to come and learn how they are powering a movement to end hunger in the world and USA. Ordinary citizens can become effective lobbyist, helping to shape the policies of governments and global financial institutions. Whether your passion is to feed the hungry or not, you may be surprised to hear how this small grassroots outfit can actually get congress to listen.

RESULTS is a nonprofit, nonpartisan grassroots advocacy organization, committed to creating the political will to end hunger and the worst aspects of poverty. RESULTS is founded on individuals exercising their personal and political power by lobbying elected officials for effective solutions and key policies that affect hunger and poverty. RESULTS volunteers are active in more than 100 communities across the United States lobbying Members of Congress for effective solutions to hunger and poverty in U.S. and abroad.

For information about RESULTS in Texas visit: http://home.austin.rr.com/resultstexas The national organization website is: www.results.org

PLEASE BRING a dish to share with 6-8 hungry people. There are no food restrictions but please note that there are NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES allowed. Our hosts will have water available to drink, but you're welcome to bring other (non-alcoholic beverages) to drink. PLEASE NOTE that you also need to bring your own plates, cups and eating utensils.

DIRECTIONS:
The First United Methodist Church Family Life Center is located one block west of the Capitol.

FROM NORTH I-35
Take I-35 South, stay on lower deck, Exit on 15TH ST and turn right, Go .7 miles and turn Left on Guadalupe St. Go two blocks and turn Left on W 13TH ST. Go one block. The Family Life Center is on the right. There may be parking in the parking structure on your right.

FROM SOUTH via MOPAC
Take 5th street exit to the east, Go 1.8 miles, turn left of Lavaca St. Go .6 miles north, The Family Life Center is on the left.

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March 2007
UPCOMING AUSTIN PROGRESSIVE POTLUCKERS EVENT
Ten Thousand Villages
Friday March 23, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
1317 S. Congress Ave., Austin

Ten Thousand Villages provides vital and fair income to people in developing countries by selling their handicrafts and telling their stories through their network of over 100 shops in North America. This fair trade non profit retail store is run mostly by volunteers and works with artisans who would otherwise be unemployed or underemployed, improving the economic status of tens of thousands of artisans by providing income for food, education, health care and housing. The store features recycled and sustainable gifts from jewelry to kids' toys from countries such as Africa, Latin America & Asia. The volunteer staff will give us with a brief talk about their work, and since the gathering is in the store, we'll have plenty of time to shop! You can check out http://www.villagesofaustin.com for more details about Ten Thousand Villages or for contact information.

PLEASE NOTE: As this gathering is in the Ten Thousand Villages store itself, there won't be the typical tables and seating as with most potlucks. So we've decided this is a great opportunity to have an appetizer and finger-food potluck!

Therefore, please bring a dish that is people can eat easily while circulating and visiting. Appetizers and finger foods are ideal. There are no food or beverage restrictions. Our hosts will provide water and coffee but they do not have serving items so you need to bring your own plates, cups and eating utensils.

DIRECTIONS:
Ten Thousand Villages is located on South Congress Ave just south of downtown Austin. If you are coming from Mopac (Loop 1), take the 5th street exit and drive east to Congress Avenue. Turn to the right (south), cross the river. The 3rd light is Academy street. They are one block south of Academy Street on the left (east) side of the street.

If you are coming from Interstate 35, take the Riverside exit and drive west to Congress Avenue (3rd light). Turn to the left (south). The 1st light is Academy street. They are one block south of Academy Street on the left (east) side of the street. Parking may be a bit difficult, as they share parking with nearby businesses, such as the Continental Club, so you might want to carpool or allow extra time to find a nearby place to park.

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Plum Blossom is a Zen Buddhist Sangha whose teacher is Thich Nhat Hanh. They have been practicing together for more than 11 years. In addition to weekly meditation, they gather for peace walks (including several large-scale walking meditations for peace in the Austin area over the past several years) as well as mindfulness, retreats......and fun! Plum Blossom members will share with us more information about their practice and their approach to “Socially Engaged Buddhism”. Learn more at www.plumblossomsangha.org. If you have questions about the gathering, you can contact Terry Cortés, 512 272-9910, terrymas[insert at sign here]swbell.net.

PLEASE BRING VEGETARIAN DISHES ONLY that will serve 6-8 hungry people. There is no alcohol but you are welcome to bring other beverages to drink. Our hosts will provide water and hot tea (and homemade cookies!!). PLEASE NOTE that you should bring your own plates, cups and eating utensils.

DIRECTIONS:
Chua Linh-Son is at 4604 Duval Rd (not Duval Street) in North Austin. Duval Road between 183 and Mopac/Loop 1. We will meet in the temple’s Fellowship Hall.

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Global Gathering Group is a group of friends from around the globe who meet regularly to discuss political, social and cultural matters. A contingent of this group just came back from a peace run across a portion of Africa. They will have a slide show to share with the group about this and will initiate a thoughtful discussion on their experience there. If you have questions about the gathering, you can contact Aklilu at 512-302-4222.

Please bring a VEGETARIAN dish to share with 6-8 hungry people. There is no alcohol but you are welcome to bring other beverages to drink, and our host will supply beverages as well. PLEASE NOTE that our host will provide paper plates but you should bring your own eating utensils.

DIRECTIONS:
Our host’s home is located at 405 W. Crestland Dr., which is west of IH 35, north of St. Johns. Click on the link below for a map to the location:

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1. Contact a member of our steering committee to let us know what month you are considering. (Bruce, Selwyn or Diane - below) We plan up to 6 months in advance and we want to make sure we can eat with YOU!
2. Look on our wiki (interactive web page) for our future schedule (This is the address http://wikihost.org/wikis/apc/programm/gebo.prg?name=start)
3. Pick a date (Fri or Sat nights work best, usually mid month is best)
4. Pick a time (6.30-9pm is usually a good bet)
5. Pick a location. A house is fine unless you are expecting a really large group to attend. Intimate gatherings are lovely
6. Give driving directions to your location
7. Do a quick write up about your organization and include a contact name, phone number and web site if folks want more information.
8. Tell us about any food or drink restrictions (ie no alcohol, vegetarian food only, etc)
9. Will you provide paper plates, cups, utensils or should we ask our folks to bring their own?
10. Will you provide any drinks (access to water or tea?) or do we need to tell folks to bring their own drinks?
    

Based on this info, we'll create a brief email and send it out to our email list (currently about 500 people) about 3 weeks before the event. We also send out a reminder email about a week before the event. The invite will also be posted on our web site page, www.austinprogressivecalendar.com/potluck.htm Usually about 2 or 3 dozen Potluckers show up.

At the event, folks usually eat from first (sometimes from 6:30 until around 7:15) then somebody from your group can make a brief (15-20 minute) presentation about your organization. The rest of the evening is spent chatting and socializing and networking with some of the greatest folks in Austin.