The First Unitarian Dinner Series will resume in the fall of 2010. 
It's not too early to start planning to be a host. The Dinner Series, a tradition at First Unitarian, is a good way to get better acquainted with members of the congregation and to establish new friendships. It also raises money to support the activities of the congregation.
As a host, you chose the date for your meal, determine how many guests you want to accommodate, set a price for each guest, and decide on a theme, if any, for the meal. Then let Brian or Carol know, and they'll sign up guests, collect the money for the event, and help you spread the word. The money from guests goes to the church. You will receive documentation to claim a tax deduction.
Typical dinners have six or so guests. But it's up to you. The price to charge usually ranges from $25 to $50 per guest. Again, that is up to you. One dinner last year was a potluck pay-what-you-can event with no set charge.
As for themes, dinners have been offered under such enticing billings as Latin Dinner, Men's Game Night, Seafood Soiree, Soupreme Dinner, Italian Feast, and Crackpot Crockpot Buffet. And it doesn't have to be a dinner—you can host a lunch, brunch, barbecue, cocktails & tapas, or whatever you like.
Last season, we had 11 dinners. Guests numbered 83 and the dinner series raised about $2,500.
Carol and Brian will start lining up hosts in September and guests can sign up as soon as we have events scheduled. The first dinners usually are held in October and the series runs through the following May.
If you have any questions about the Dinner Series, get in touch with Brian or Carol.