Hello, CHAOS members!
Ides is coming together nicely and those of us involved in the very behind-the-scenes planning are stoked about the event. But, we really do believe in the "community" up at the top of the screen and in our mission and we would very much like to get more members involved in making it happen. Don't be shy! If you've been looking for a way to take part in the community, this is a great start!
As of now, we could use the following man power or donations:
(1) decor such as some bales of hay, pumpkins, corn stalks, perhaps a few faux gas lanterns;
(2) plates, napkins, condiments (we'll be serving mostly sausage-like foods; including veg-friendly);
(3) side dishes in disposable containers (the more fall-themed they are, the better!) and serving utensils;
(4) food and beer servers (volunteer just an hour or two of your time);
(5) clean-up after the event (the more volunteers, the quicker it'll take).
I will continually update this when items need to be removed or added.
Cheers!
Jim
now, calling for cleanup and take down.
ill be in the yard doing both, any help would be appreciated.
...igz...
Dang. I saw the belgian strong being taken out of the fridge, but didn't get to try it.
I should be around, around 6pm...
My whole week is devoted to this event. I will be in the yard and space everyday starting at 540 pm. Plus dog walk of course. Tonight, we built the stage canopy and installed the backdrop. Tomorrow needs to be installing the top, and probably resecuring the main table. And moving the fire pit.
...igz...
I can swing by tomorrow night after work Iggy. Just shoot me a text... Also I can do grill duty and can we get access to the old space to get my grill out...
Working tonight....i have off tommorow and thurs .....i can help....just let me know
Ill be putting the stage canopy together tonight. Its a simple and easy task but needs hands. Think amish barn. Maybe. Hopefully it don't come down like the indiana one did this summer. There are a few other tasks at hand I can use help with.
...igz...
I think David is the one with the schedule of slots to work. If you don't hear from him, feel free to show up whenever and we'll put you to work.
Thanks to you and your son in advance for helping out this weekend; we look forward to meeting you guys!
Jim
Hey...I haven't heard back if you need me to help out...My son wants to help too...(he manages a Chipolte downtown so he has plenty of food experience)..eager to help...so let us know...
Edward
We have Iggi's, Chuck's, and possibly Tjhomas' grill
We were looking for a grill to keep food warm. We can def use the tables as well.
Sounds good...where ever you need me...
Edward,
THANK YOU! Let Dave chime in on the burner but we could use another hand or two. Probably a back-up on the grill is where we'll need you, if that's okay; otherwise another beer or food server (whichever is getting more patrons). We're more or less working in shifts 3:00-5:30 and 5:30-8:00 p.m. Contact David Williams to let him know which one you'd like to work.
Look forward to meeting you! Thanks, again!
Jim
I would be happy to offer my labor for the event...also...I have a dual burner (15,000BTU ea.) propane cook stove if you need it to keep something hot or need cooked. I use it to boil my full boil worts...
Cheers!
Edward
Great, thanks!
Yes, canopy and tables would be great, Ed! How many do you have?
If worse comes to worse, I saw all three - hay, cornstalks, and pumpkins - at Home Depot.
I heard through the grapevine, though, that Iggi was going to ask Grand Avenue Gardens (or something like that) if they would "lend" the requisite pumpkins, hay, and cornstalks to us (I suppose we'd return whatever is in perfect condition; pay for whatever is damaged).
No problem. If anyone wants to help me with this, it would be greatly appreciated. I'm not sure where to find hay but I can definitely handle the pumpkins and cornstalks. Any volunteers???
Jim Chochola said:
Ok cool, I can make one or two things for about 10 people.
I'll try to scope out some local in season produce specials.
ya, just a little bit of this and a little bit of that. lets not make this into a catering thing.
Jim Chochola said:
...igz...
A-w-e-s-o-m-e.
I have a friend that wants to volunteer to work the grill, work schedule permitting. I'll keep us updated.
This is great! Thanks, Liz!
We're expecting 150-175 people. You by no means have to cook for that many. Others of us are handling the main dishes; if 5-10 people make sides for approx. 10 people, we'll be good on sides.
I can help out with side dishes, some fall themed side dish suggestions:
roasted sweet potato/squash salad (with olive oil, maple syrup and pecans)
home made applesauce (would work well with sausages)
green beans are also a good fall pick.
How many people are excepted to attend?
I'm on there.
yes, and if you aren't already signed up for homebrewtalk.com you should be. They're a wealth of info and also it'd be nice to show them that we're active and have members and whatnot.
Jessica, re: corn stalks, pumpkins, and hay bales. Your pocket book allowing, we need a minimum of five (maximum of ten) of each.
Was there any way to upload the awesome-looking flyer so that people see how how cool the event will be without clicking to another site?
I just posted Ides on homebrewtalk. Check it out and comment on it. Let's get people through there too.
I don't know if you can get out of the city (far burbs/country) but if you can make your way to some sort of farm, hay, pumpkins, and corn stalks may be dirt cheap. In a pinch I saw all of the above at Home Depot oddly enough. Iggi said something about "Grand Street Gardens." I will check with whoever is doing the layout of the yard and see how much of each we need.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING THIS!
Hey, I could do the decor part (I just need to know exactly how many pumpkins, etc). I was thinking about getting some string lights to put around the trellis... Thoughts? And I'll serve beer for a few hours. Let me know what else you need help with.