[NFBSea] Upcoming Picnic! I hope you already let Colin know!

[Jacob Struiksma]

Hello,
I will be their will attend.
Thanks,
Jacob struiksma

On Thu, Sep 7, 2023, 8:55 AM Jim Portillo via NFBSea <nfbsea at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Hello everyone.
>
> This is a reminder that our upcoming picnic is Saturday. Emails have been
> sent a couple times now asking everyone to let Colin know if you are
> making. It really helps to know so we know how much food to buy. We’d hate
> for people to go and then there be a food shortage. Here’s hoping everyone
> who reads this and is going did what we requested and sent an RSVP to Colin.
>
> Colin is being copied in this email so that you have his email address.
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> Thanks much, and see you Saturday!
>
> Jim
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> Greetings!
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> Here is the email I sent regarding the picnic. Please let Colin know
> quickly if you can make it.
>
> Jim
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> As a way of celebrating having had a beautiful summer, the NFB of
> Washington’s Seattle Chapter invites everyone to our annual End Of Summer
> picnic!
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> When: Saturday, September 9, 4 PM to 8 PM
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> Where: the rooftop deck at the home of Colin and Destiny Wong, 3261
> Southwest Avalon Way, Seattle, 98126
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> Getting there: the RapidRide C, the #21 and the #50 all stop just around
> the corner on 35th Ave. SW and SW Avalon Way.
>
> Walking from the bus stop involves getting off the bus at 35th and Avalon,
> turning right, walking to the corner of 35th and Avalon, turning right,
> crossing 35th, and walking alongside Avalon for 4 driveways. There will be
> a set of stairs and a ramp to indicate the apartment complex.
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> There’s also space in front of the building for Access buses and rideshare
> vehicles to pick up and drop off. We request that people arrive no earlier
> than 4:00, as Colin and Destiny don’t have the space available to them
> until that time, except for the purpose of setting up. Access riders,
> please keep this in mind when arranging your rides. Even if you get there
> sometime after 4:00, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the picnic. We
> also should have everything cleaned up and leave no later than 8:00.
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> What to expect: good food, fun games and good friends (old and new)
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> Who’s invited: Chapter members, friends, family, newly blind people. All
> are welcome!
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> The chapter will provide hamburgers, hotdogs, veggie alternative, buns,
> condiments and non-alcoholic beverages. We need all of you to bring side
> dishes, chips and desserts. All food must be prepared prior to coming to
> the picnic. Although there is some covered space all food should be able to
> sit safely outside. Please keep this in mind if you were thinking about
> foods containing eggs or mayonnaise products.
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> Finally, we need some volunteers to help with grilling throughout the
> picnic. Colin and Destiny will do some grilling, but as the hosts, they
> need help so that they can focus on actually hosting! Anyone interested,
> please call or email Colin.
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> Thanks to Jim Peterson and Noel Nightingale, we will also be having a keg
> at the picnic. For $5, you can get a cup and have access to the keg.
>
> Finally, in order to make sure we have enough food, we need a good
> estimate of how many people will be in attendance. Of course, we will
> expect a few extra people, but it would be helpful to let Colin know that
> you are attending and if you are bringing someone. Colin would like to have
> this information by September 1st. If something comes up and you are
> unable to make it, no problem. At least we can have a good idea.
>
> Email: s.colin.wong at gmail.com
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> Or call 480-886-4445.
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> We are so grateful to Colin and Destiny for hosting our picnic. Their
> rooftop deck will be a fun place to gather! There’s space for 50 people,
> outdoor and covered seating, bathrooms and two grills.
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> See you on September 9th, for our best picnic yet!
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