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Beaver Islanders plan a Lenten vegetarian potluck, 2016

Also Beaver Island vegetarian potluck March 2016 · Beaver Island Lenten vegetarian dinner 2016

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Locator map: Township of Peaine highlighted within the Beaver Island archipelago
Took place at Township of PeaineLocator plate © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0); depths NOAA; names USGS GNIS. How the plates are drawn.
TypeEvent
Date2016-03-04
WithinBeaver Island
ErasModern era
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Locator map: Township of Peaine highlighted within the Beaver Island archipelago
Took place at Township of PeaineLocator plate © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0); depths NOAA; names USGS GNIS. How the plates are drawn.
Event
Date
2016-03-04
Kind
Community meal
Where
Township of Peaine
Eras
Modern era
Concepts
foodwayscommunityreligionenvironment
Within
Beaver Island

Summary

Beaver Island Gardens announced a Lenten vegetarian potluck for March 4, 2016, at Peaine Township Hall. The planned meal featured veggie burgers and invited participants to bring vegetarian soups, side dishes, desserts, and recipes. A follow-up participant message indicates that the meal took place, while giving no attendance count.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the invitation and stated environmental/Lenten rationale, and a participant’s post-event report. It does not establish attendance or the complete menu as served.

Sources

See the sources: block above.

Sources

  1. The organizer directed readers to the Marketplace/Trade Forum for the event details. This cross-post confirms the public announcement but preserves no additional menu or attendance information.
    forum · www.beaverislandforum.com · 09 · t009927
  2. The organizer announced a March 4 vegetarian potluck at Peaine Township Hall with veggie burgers and shared dishes, connecting the meal to Lenten practice and environmental concerns. Replies expressed interest but do not confirm attendance or outcome.
    forum · www.beaverislandforum.com · 09 · t009926
  3. The follow-up records planned food contributions and a participant’s post-event thanks, including a personal report that an older attendee enjoyed the evening. It does not establish attendance or provide an independent account of the meal.
    forum · www.beaverislandforum.com · 09 · t009935

Added 7 August 2026. Recent changes

Cite this article

Beaver Island Archive, “Beaver Islanders plan a Lenten vegetarian potluck, 2016”, https://beaverislandarchive.org/events/beaver-island-lenten-vegetarian-potluck-2016/, accessed [date], citing Beaver Island Gardens, “Lenten Vegetarian Potluck Dinner,” Beaver Island Forum, February 28, 2016. (and 2 further sources listed on the page).

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