Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Wiknic2024

Come join WikiLA at the 9th Not-Annual Wiknic! Eat, drink, and enjoy the start of summer at Pan Pacific Park in Fairfax district (west of The Grove and east of El Coyote). Everyone is welcome regardless if they're an editor or not, as long as they adhere to the friendly space policy.

As part of this event, we'll also do a portal thing for a bit with our East Coast friends at Meetup/NYC/Wiknic June 2024. We look forward to you joining us!

Event Information

 * What: WikiLA's 2024 Wiknic
 * Where: The westside of Pan Pacific in the picnic area near the basketball courts
 * When: Saturday 8 June, 2024 - 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
 * Cost: Free - sign up below!
 * Hosts: WikiLA

Getting parking
Parking is available at the park along with limited 2 hour only street parking and several nearby garages. LA Metro bus routes 14, 16 and 37 will serve the stop at 3rd and Beverly.

Wish List
The Wiknic is a potluck. Sign up below for the necessaries (and semi-necessaries), and/or bring anything you want, as long as it's not alcohol, which is not generally allowed in LA County Parks. (If you have a Wikipedia account, use to sign up.)

Food

 * Vegan/veggie burgers/hot dogs
 * Veggie burgers: MarsIIIC


 * Meaty burgers/meaty dogs Sky Harbor (talk)
 * Condiments (ketchup, relish, mustard JSFarman (talk) 21:45, 1 June 2024 (UTC)
 * Hamburger or hot dog buns Sky Harbor (talk)
 * Drinks (avoid plastic if possible)Cruetresin - Green iced tea requested
 * bulk water, unsweetened/unflavored green tea, ice Synecdochy (talk) 05:56, 8 June 2024 (UTC)


 * Salad (any kind)
 * green salad Synecdochy (talk) 05:56, 8 June 2024 (UTC)


 * Deviled eggs (if you happen to be Phyllis)
 * Potato chips, corn chips, tortilla chips, wood chips, etc
 * Tortilla chips, salsa JSFarman (talk) 18:40, 30 May 2024 (UTC)


 * Fruit
 * TBD, but likely mangoes (unpeeled), cut pineapple, some bananas and apples. Bernanke&#39;s Crossbow (talk) 17:51, 6 June 2024 (UTC)


 * Cookies, brownies, cupcakes etc. (nothing melty)
 * Tiny cupcakes or brownies JSFarman (talk) 18:40, 30 May 2024 (UTC)
 * Marbeled Cookies or Macaroons Cparasch (talk) 12:00, 05 June 2024 (UTC)


 * Anything else
 * Snacks from the Philippines Sky Harbor (talk)
 * More snacks from the Philippines.
 * Something vegan/organic/delicious! Dennis Knicely
 * Rye mini-bagels (wheat) + plant-based and dairy-based spreads Synecdochy (talk) 05:56, 8 June 2024 (UTC)
 * Stuffed grape leaves.SusieusMaximus (talk) 00:20, 7 June 2024 (UTC)

Not food

 * Grilling utensils
 * Charcoal
 * Overhead shade(s), picnic table size or larger
 * Picnic blankets
 * Napkins, paper plates, utensils, paper towels, tin foil (compostable if possible)
 * Plates, napkins JSFarman (talk) 18:40, 30 May 2024 (UTC)
 * Aluminum cups, paper cups,  chopsticks Synecdochy (talk) 05:59, 8 June 2024 (UTC)
 * Plates, napkins TARDIS (talk) 17:49, 8 June 2024 (UTC)


 * Ice chest/cooler/ice or ice packs
 * small cooler with ice


 * Sunscreen
 * Containers for leftovers
 * Talk pages, b/c you never know when Talk Page Theater will break out
 * Espresso martini in a bag (!)
 * Possibly an electric tea-kettle for boiling water for tea? Are there any electric hookups? Synecdochy (talk) 05:59, 8 June 2024 (UTC)


 * There are outlets in the community center but we'll be in a different area of the park. JSFarman (talk) 23:59, 6 June 2024 (UTC)
 * Thanks! Minor change of plan. Synecdochy (talk) 05:59, 8 June 2024 (UTC)

RSVP
(We need a headcount, so if you're bringing anyone, please note how many people will be with you.)

Regrets

 * Blervis (talk) 04:31, 29 May 2024 (UTC) I will be out of town :(
 * Cyan-Lime (talk) 16:08, 2 June 2024 (UTC)
 * Tinkermen (talk) 13:42, 6 June 2024 (UTC) I apologize but I have to work and other commitments, but I love the turnout I see here and so wish I could be there.

Sorry, No, I live too far away and don't own a car
 * I will be out of town elsewhere.--Jasper Deng (talk) 20:04, 2 June 2024 (UTC)
 * sorry, I am unable to attend. - PKM (talk) 23:56, 2 June 2024 (UTC)
 * Jsonlinesometimes 13:34, 4 June 2024 (U

Depends on the treats

 * Prince Jr Chihuahua mix dog.jpg (Pan Pacific is dog friendly.)

Maybe

 * Penny Richards (talk) 15:40, 30 May 2024 (UTC) (Probably not, but... I might maybe be able to come for part of the event? If so, with my entourage, as per usual)
 * Imma try! jengod (talk) 04:57, 31 May 2024 (UTC)
 * I think I'll be able to make it! ShtickatorTal (talk) 5:33, 2 June 2024 (UTC)
 * Killertoothpick (talk) 01:18, 3 June 2024 (UTC) +1
 * I'll try my best. Smallbearwj (talk)
 * Bzik2324 (talk) 23:23, 2 June 2024 (UTC)
 * Enrique
 * RightCowLeftCoast
 * InfiniteSword (talk) 01:14, 8 June 2024 (UTC)
 * WhoIs2560 - I will try to make it, but I might not be able to make it due to logistical reasons. I will bring fried rice if I can make it.

Definitely

 * Yes, I will be there! --Sky Harbor (<b style="color:#0066ff">talk</b>) 09:11, 29 May 2024 (UTC)
 * Yes! JSFarman (talk


 * Nymphnine (talk) 15:54, 2 June 2024 (UTC)


 * JosiahGalpin (talk) 18:45, 2 June 2024 (UTC)


 * Johnttlin (talk) 20:44, 2 June 2024 (UTC)
 * Poatty (talk) 21:38, 2 June 2024 (UTC)


 * SusieusMaximus (talk) 22:57, 2 June 2024 (UTC)
 * I'll be a little late, oops, but definitely there by 12:30. Look forward to meeting you all! SusieusMaximus (talk) 18:05, 8 June 2024 (UTC)


 * MilesDanger (talk) 05:44, 5 June 2024 (UTC)


 * IsaacMHair (talk) 02:21, 3 June 2024 (UTC)


 * Svasist1 (talk) 04:09, 3 June 2024 (UTC)


 * ChArles2844 (talk) 07:13, 3 June 2024 (UTC) (+1 or +2)


 * Fasiurchowdhury (talk) 18:40, 3 June 2024 (UTC)


 * MarsIIIC (talk) 19:18, 3 June 2024 (UTC) + 1


 * GKADAM22 (talk) 22:14, 3 June 2024 (UTC) + 1
 * Omri Boiman (talk) 23:38, 3 June 2024 (UTC)
 * Jaazzhaands (talk) 08:30, 5 June 2024 (UTC)
 * Penjammin
 * Dgrubs (talk) 01:39, 4 June 2024 (UTC)


 * Cruetresin (talk) 03:27, 4 June 2024 (UTC) + 1
 * Special:Contributions/2600:8802:5900:C200:4417:895:5928:820C (talk) 03:31, 4 June 2024 (UTC)
 * Hanulbahm (talk) 14:32, 4 June 2024 (UTC)
 * MilesDanger (talk) 05:44, 5 June 2024 (UTC)
 * TARDIS (talk) 16:03, 4 June 2024 (UTC)


 * Jjhuh (talk) 18:16, 4 June 2024 (UTC)


 * JonathanGabriel08 (talk) 22:52, 4 June 2024 (UTC)
 * Stephenglass1 (talk) 06:09, 5 June 2024 (UTC)
 * Kiwi34fruit (talk) 06:33, 5 June 2024 (UTC)
 * Jaazzhaands (talk) 08:28, 5 June 2024 (UTC)
 * Mnoqbi (talk) 10:28, 5 June 2024 (UTC)


 * JacobBPeaches (talk) 12:19, 5 June 2024 (UTC)


 * Dennis Knicely (talk) 17:36, 5 June 2024 (UTC) I will share a mostly organic plant-based [vegan] treat - non-GMO while free of Gluten/wheat, no animal products, no highly refined ingredients - just nutritionally balanced to taste awesome.


 * MICHAEL EVERDING (talk) 18:07, 5 June 2024 (UTC)


 * Cparasch (talk) 18:15, 5 June 2024 (UTC). I will bring something sweet.

See you there.


 * Dubailey (talk) 18:15, 5 June 2024 (UTC)


 * Buz123 (talk) 23:48, 5 June 2024 (UTC)

I will be there. Thanks!
 * Jackcaseyglitch (talk) 01:15, 6 June 2024 (UTC)


 * Bernanke&#39;s Crossbow (talk) 17:49, 6 June 2024 (UTC)


 * 2603:8002:F00:1EE:D3D:1ED1:C953:94E1 (talk) 23:08, 6 June 2024 (UTC) Mostly-retired not-presently-editing editor
 * Mostly-retired maybe-presently-editing editor (?) Synecdochy (talk) 06:02, 8 June 2024 (UTC)


 * GoodMagician (talk)