Labor Day Weekend Potluck/BBQ Picnic
Where: Lake Temescal Streamside Picnic Area, 6625 Broadway Terrace, Oakland
Leader: Stephen Mahabir 510.329.2124
$5.00 Fee at the event to cover picnic site rental
This year we will celebrate Labor Day as a joint event with Asians and Friends San Francisco. It will be a barbecue and picnic at one of Oakland’s often overlooked gems, Lake Temescal, in the hills near the Berkeley-Oakland border. This is one of the East Bay’s oldest parks, originally opened in 1936. Today, it is a favorite site for swimming, sunbathing, fishing, picnicking, hiking and jogging. The 48-acre park boasts a 13-acre lake, 10 acres of turf, a beautiful rose garden and demonstration fire-resistant garden, and lush growths of native and ornamental plants.
We will meet at the Streamside picnic site, which is at the South end of the park, at 11:00 AM. The usual potluck formula will apply, with guests being asked to bring a dish to share and any food items for grilling. Couples are reminded to bring a dish of double proportion. Please use the first letter of your last name as the guide for your assigned dish. If you wish to bring something else, that’s ok too.
Last Name starts with A-K: Main Dishes
Last Name starts with L-O: Desserts
Last Name starts with P-Z: Salads, Sides, Vegetables
Note: Plates & cups, flatware, charcoal, ice and water will be provided. Please bring any non-alcoholic beverage you prefer. You may bring your own coolers and we will have some available to store your beverages.
Beer & wine is also permitted at the picnic area so feel free to bring your favorite alcoholic beverage for yourself or to share.
Our picnic site is on the shady creek site and there is a large grassy field nearby. Please bring sunscreen or a hat if you plan to be in the sun. Also, bring along any outdoor games you may have so those attending can participate.