Saturday, December 9, 6-9pm, Wolfe Park Shelterhouse, 105 Park Dr.

The Winter Solstice — also known as The Longest Night, Midwinter, Yule, and Jol — is a day that human beings across the globe have been celebrating since the stone age over 15,000 years ago. It represents the shortest period of sunlight in a single day for the whole year, and in turn, the longest period of darkness.

The winter months to follow were typically difficult for early people. In fact, they came to be known as “the famine months.” Today of course, winters aren’t so hard on our stomachs — quite the opposite for many of us! But our human need for community, connection, and celebration has not changed. And so we are excited to announce that we will once again be hosting our annual Winter Solstice Banquet and we’d love it if you joined us.

Menu

Cuban Black Bean Casserole: A seasoned black beans and rice casserole tossed with bell peppers and onions topped with melted Monterey Jack Cheese (Vegetarian)

Thai Chili Pineapple Tofu: Grilled Tofu over mixed vegetables topped with our flavorful Thai Chili Sauce and diced pineapple

Portobello Rosemary Chicken: Fire grilled chicken breast with a creamy mushroom glaze topped with sliced Portobello mushrooms

Guild Garden Salad: Mixed greens with sliced Roma tomatoes, bell peppers, red onions, diced cucumbers, black olives, and chickpeas. Comes with house made balsamic vinaigrette.

Mandarin Orange Salad: Mixed field greens topped with diced cucumbers, mandarin oranges, shaved red onions and crispy rice noodles, served with poppy seed dressing.

Basket of Assorted Rolls and Butter

When you’re done, if you’d like to keep the good times rolling, join us at The Railhouse at 212 Kelton Ave.

Hosted by Humanist Community of Central Ohio [HCCO].