Sacramento, California (1)
Humanist Association of the Greater Sacramento Area (HAGSA)
Sunday, December 18th, 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Sacramento HumanLight / Winter Solstice Party
The HumanLight / Winter Solstice party is coming up soon! At a time of year when there are many religious holidays, HumanLight provides an opportunity for freethinkers to have their own time to be festive and celebrate reason, common values, and friendship. Several local freethought groups have joined together to hold this year’s HumanLight / Winter Solstice Party. The party will be held on Sunday, December 18th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, in Curtis Hall at the Sierra 2 Community Center, located at 24th Street and 4th Avenue, Sacramento (map).
The party will include a potluck, entertainment, raffle, and people and pet food charity drive. There is no charge to attend this event. Even parking is free! Just bring something to share for the potluck, your appetite, and a smile. Be prepared for some secular fun and entertainment! This year, we are adding something special to this event—a charity drive. Donations for human and pet food are encouraged, but not required.
Potluck: This event is a potluck, so whip-up (or buy) your favorite dish to share. Please bring your food already prepared and ready to serve. The kitchen at the hall has a microwave oven for warming-up food, but no oven or stove. A sink and refrigerator are also available. Plates, bowls, utensils, napkins, and cups will all be provided. We will have a limited supply of beverages (left over from other events that we are trying to get rid of), so please bring some beverages to share too.
Entertainment: Be prepared to be entertained! The Mockingbirds will be performing some very special secular songs. A skeptical song, written by Eddie Scott, will be sung by Eddie and son. Professional dancers, Roger and Pam, will show-off some smooth dance moves.
Raffle: The raffle pays for the rental of the hall. Raffle prizes so far include two (2) tickets to the 2012 Oregon Shakespeare Festival (valued at $100), a gift card to Hoppy Brewing Company restaurant, and several other special prizes. If you have something that you’d like to donate to the raffle, please contact the event organizers.
People and Pet Food Charity Drive: We will be collecting food items for two local charities—the River City Food Bank and the City of Sacramento Pet Food Bank (called “Titanic’s Pantry”). So either dig through your pantry or consider purchasing something at the store to donate. We will also have donation jars available for cash/check donations for both charities. This is a wonderful opportunity for the freethought community to come together and show their compassion and kindness for others in need in our local community. There are many local food banks, and we searched for one that is not associated with a church or any religious group. The River City Food Bank meets that criteria. In addition to providing food to those in need, they also provide other services. Titanic’s Pantry is a pet food bank run by the City of Sacramento Animal Shelter. As the economy started going downhill several years ago, the animal shelter found that people were having to give-up their pets because they could no longer afford food for them. In an effort to keep pets with their people, the City started this pet food bank available to anyone in need. Please bring bags of dry and canned cat and dog food, and even toys, leashes, collars, cat litter, bedding, and other pet supplies to donate for our furry friends in need.