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Woo Hoo! LGBTQ+ & Friends Social Lunch is Tomorrow – Saturday, February 24th, 2-5PM at Carson City’s Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint

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Repeats every day on the 23, 24, 25 of February every Friday and every Saturday until Sun Feb 25 2024 .
February 24, 2024 - 2:00pm

Three Ways to Get Your Ticket Today:

1.) The $25 lunch includes food, drinks, tax and tip. Limited seating. Purchase your ticket now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/western-nevada-lgbtq-social-tickets-7429721... .

2.) Six $10 Student Tickets Available. Email wnvlgbtq@gmail.com or purchase them at Eventbrite (link above).

3.) Seven free “Social Scholarship” tickets available by email only: wnvlgbtq@gmail.com

Join local LGBTQ+ Folks and Friends for a fabulous afternoon of food, fun and community. Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint, 1500 Old Hot Springs Road, Carson City.

This in-person event is a great opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow LGBTQ+ individuals and friends in our community. Come as you are and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of this inclusive gathering. We can't wait to see you there!

Menu

Cheese Pizza & Side Salad: Homemade Marinara & Cheese with a small side salad with your choice of dressing.

Roasted Beet Salad: Mixed greens with roasted beets, spiced pecans and blue cheese with a roasted garlic & beet vinaigrette.

Thai Chicken Salad: Mixed greens, sauteed mushrooms, pepper & onions with grilled chicken, topped with rice noodles, sesame seeds and sweet & spicy Thai chile dressing.

Nachos Borrachos: Fresh chips, melted cheeses, black beans, grilled peppers & onions, sour cream & homemade salsas.

Hamburger or Cheeseburger (Veggie Patty available): ½ pound burger on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato & onion on the side.

Cold Sandwiches: Deli Sliced Pit Ham, Oven Roasted Turkey, Tuna Salad or Roast Beef. Sandwiches are served with your choice of bread: Sourdough, Whole Grain or Rye and a choice of side: Hand cut French Fries, Homemade Potato Chips, Blue Cheese Slaw, Thai Slaw or Yucatan Potato Salad.

Choice of drink: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Dr. Pepper, Mountain Dew, Root Beer, Lemonade, Club Soda, Tonic Water, Iced Tea or Coffee. Alcohol or Specialty Drinks will be charged individually.

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