Come to the Mardi Gras/Valentine Party

The Food Gang cordially invites all members, friends & their guests to:

The Second Annual Valentine/ Mardi Gras Dinner Party
on Saturday, February 18, starting at 6pm in Ministers Hall

This will be a full dinner, with wine, soda, etc., throughout the evening.
We will commence with an array of Amazing Appetizers.

Followed by a variety of Gourmet Entrées, plated and served to you.

The Challenge:  You must choose which entrée you want in advance.

The choices are:

1. Beef Stroganoff- A luxurious Valentine feast from the finest salons of Europe.

2. Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Etouffee. A classic Mardi Gras dish with plenty of flavor, but with the spice heat moderate.

3.  Cajun Spiced Salmon - Also full of flavor and spice, and, again with the spice heat not over the top.

4. Red Beans and Rice - Another Mardi Gras dish, this for the vegetarians.

Followed by an amazing variety of Delectable Desserts .

As always with the Food Gang, all food is made with :
FABULOUS INGREDIENTS, TALENT AND LOVE, by our own generous members.

This is not just a FUN raiser for our community,
it is also A FUND RAISER FOR 1stUUPB!

The fee for everything is $35 per person.

If you wish to join in you MUST:

1: Contact Frank Smith (561-471-2814; fjsmithgcny@gmail.com) and tell him who is coming and what each attendee wants for the entrée.

2: send/bring to the Office the required fee.

After BOTH of the above are done, YOU ARE IN!

Be advised: We must have your entrée order in and fee paid no later than Monday, February 13. This is so that the chefs know how much ingredients to buy and have time to prepare.

Lol, The Food Gang
Harry, Karen, Henry and Frank

IMPORTANT:  Please note, as there are a limited number of each entrée available, if you wait too long you may be unable to get the dish you want!

Celebrate Imbolc With Us, Jan 29

Start arriving 2:30pm
Ritual starts promptly at 3pm
Clean up and goodbyes by 5pm **

Inspiration, healing, and insight are all attainable now! With the season's subtle changes, we return to the Celtic fire holiday known as Imbolc, or Candlemass, and celebrate the Goddess Brid and the Good God Dagda. Join us for a druidic ritual (ADF tradition) led by Edward Vandamas, featuring the spectacular Mama Gina as bard!

** Remember to bring love donations for Mama Gina (and Nine Toes The Bard)! **

Nature's Spirit Conference, Jan 28

The Nature's Spirit Conference will take place on Jan 28 from 9:30am to 5pm in the 1stUUPB Sanctuary

1stUUPB, along with the Pagan Environmental Alliance and the Palm Beach Pagans group, will hold an environmental conference on January 28th, focusing specifically on the topic of “Spiritual Activism” in South Florida. We believe that bringing together experts with interfaith groups and local activists strengthens all parties involved. We are seeking passionate and knowledgeable people to address the many environmental challenges we face in our region in different ways. 

The format of the event will feature three keynote speakers with hour-long panels in between, where those participating will speak about shared concerns, followed by periodic break-out sessions where attendees will share ideas and seek out solutions collaboratively. The event will also allow organizations to set up tables/booths along the outside periphery of the sanctuary (weather permitting, we should enjoy Florida’s mild temperatures). 

Contact: Sarah Wilson admin@palmbeachpagans.com

Sunday Service, Jan 29

News Talk Topics for Jan 29

- swearing in the White House Office

- President Trump's first seven days

- more nominations, hearings, and confirmations

- Trump and the media:  tweets or press conferences?

- should women be required to register for the draft?

hUUmanism, Jan 22

Mardi Gras Party Feb 18

An Important Message from the 1stUUPB FOOD GANG

On February 18 at 6pm in Ministers Hall we will be holding the SECOND ANNUAL 1stUUPB VALENTINE/MARDI GRAS DINNER PARTY


The dinner will be a mix of Cajun and regular dishes, all equally fabulous. The entrées are all prepared and served by our very own fabulous 1stUUPB chefs. There will be wine, juice and the like all evening.

We will start with wonderful appetizers and end with equally wonderful desserts.

This is where you come in.  WE NEED YOUR HELP!

We need you to volunteer to:

•    Bring Appetizers

•    Bring Desserts

We also need help with:

Room Set up: arranging the tables and chairs. Setting up the tables: table cloths, flat ware, stem ware, etc. (during the afternoon)

Supervising clean up. We will have Willie to clean the kitchen, but we do need someone to make sure that everything is moved into the kitchen and scraped.

Appetizer Service.  Organize the setup and removal of the appetizers

Dessert Service.   Organize the setup and removal of the desserts at the end of the evening.

Coffee Service.  Arrange for the setup and removal of the coffee; including setting up the pot, making certain there is decaf coffee at the church and having the sugar, other sweeteners and milk. Willie will be available to help with the cleanup.

We hope you are able to help so that we can continue to conduct these fun events!

IF YOU ARE WILLING TO HELP, PLEASE EMAIL FRANK SMITH at
fjsmithgcny@gmail.com

LETS WORK TOGETHER AND MAKE THIS HAPPEN,

The Food Gang,
Henry Gruen, Frank Smith, Harry Wolin, & Karen Wolin