Event Overview

💬 WHO: The Asian, Asian American + Pacific Islander millenial community
⭐ WHAT: An outdoor social at the park where we will trade and talk baked goods, books, and community. Eat, play, and hang out!
📅 WHEN: Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
📍 WHERE: Bryan Park (specfic location TBA to attendees)
💲 COST: $0
🎟️ TOTAL SPOTS: 30; RSVP HERE ❗️

Agenda

We know colored people time (CPT) is real so it is highly recommended to arrive by the intro to ensure everyone can be on the same page and to make the most of our time together.

3:30 PM: Check-in, introductions, ice breaker, and grounding
4:15 PM: Book Swap and free-for-all activities
5:15 PM: Sandwich potluck dinner, baked good swap, QOTD activity
7:00 PM: Dessert and free-for-all activities
8:30 PM: Event ends - see ya next time!

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I bring?

1) Yourself. Come as you are! 🥰 Each person should RSVP on Partiful. We kindly ask no groups larger than 4 attend so that we can maintain intentional interactions amongst new and returning friends.

2) A baked good and/or sandwich topping enough for at least 6 servings - SIGN UP HERE! This can be homemade or store-bought.

3) (Optionally) Up to 5 books to trade with 1 of the books you're able to write a note about to discuss. The remaining books will be donated to ILYSM Books!

3) (Optionally) Water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, sunglasses, a picnic blanket - really anything to help you be outside.

What about COVID?

This is an outdoor setting in a public space. Masking is highly encouraged and vaccinations are required to protect everyone. Those who feel unwell or who have been exposed to someone who is sick should not attend with respect for the health of others. If you have a headache, sneeze, or cough – watch out as COVID symptoms can be sneaky. Free at-home COVID tests are available through the USPS. Please practice proactive habits - sneezing/coughing into elbows, washing hands frequently, and awareness.

What food and beverage options are there?

We will have water for drinking! As a potluck, all guests should sign up to bring a baked good and/or sandwich topping.

What can I expect from this gathering?

A safe and inclusive space to eat, chit-chat, and hang out! We encourage an unplugged experience and making buddies with someone new. Small group settings (2-8 people) and social mixing will be facilitated throughout the event so keep an open mind. If you’re ever overstimulated or need a quiet moment, please feel free to step out and recuperate.

We will have the following activities available:

• Ladder ball and badminton/volleyball nets

• Frisbee and football to throw around

• Welcoming and closing painting activity

Dress accordingly for being outdoors.

What is the site accessibility?

Bryan Park is a huge space - a lot of which is paved roads for cars but also grassy and dirt paths. Parking is on gravel and our hangout area is a mixture of concrete and some unlevel grass/dirt flooring.

Community Values (keeping it fun + sacred)

In building a community, maintaining a safe space, and embracing the human experience, please be familiar with and uphold the following values. Thank you!

• ✨ Awareness - Be present, lead with empathy, and hold curiosity of yourself and others.

• ✨ Reciprocity - Don't just want a good friend - be that good friend.

• ✨ Candor - We're imperfect and full of nuances - let's hold space for that!

Event Housekeeping

We kindly ask that you keep these in mind to help ensure all things are well and accommodated in our gatherings.

YOUR RSVP HAS MEANING. It is important that if you sign up to attend a meetup - do so otherwise please update your RSVP. :)

YOUR PRESENCE IS YOUR PERMISSION. You may be captured in photo, video, audio, or writing to memorialize our sacred time together.

YOUR ATTENDANCE IS AN ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY. If you are feeling sick or in contact with someone sick, please kindly consider not attending with respect for the health and safety of others.

Support + Feedback

We value the process of improvement so if there is anything you enjoyed/appreciated or think there is an opportunity for better - please let us know via email or message on social media. Looking to get more involved? There are many ways to support KCo!