Thanksgiving potluck in Houston this weekend

Right now, we want to talk about something fun. My mouth has been watering ever since we talked about doing this. It is the Trinidad and Tobago Association of Texas, and they're getting ready for the Thanksgiving spirit this weekend, and they want you to be a part of it. Joining me now is Dr. Corinne Clay. She's the interim vice president. Thanksgiving potluck, what are we talking about? My mouth is watering. We're talking about some real good food. I don't know if you know a lot about Trinidad and Tobago, but we say welcome. So this weekend, November 15th from 2 to 6, it's going to be at the Kingdom Builders Center at 6011 West. RM Drive, okay, so yes, most definitely, it's an event that you guys should come in. It is free, you're going to have pilau, you're going to have doubles, curry, macaroni pie. I know your mouth is watering, and it should be, because it's going to be. Fabulous. Not just only for food, but for community as well. I'm not from there. We have one of my co-workers, Anthony Antoine, is from there. I'm Cuban, so I know the flavors for sure. And so let's talk about that Thanksgiving potluck. So are people bringing their own food? Tell me how it works. Oh, most definitely. So yes, we already have individuals because it's a community, right? And I don't know. I mean, you know, obviously, from moving, you know, away from your homeland, everybody needs that community when they're doing a big transition. So, yes, you can go to the Trinidad and Tobago Association in Texas site and there is a link for if you wish to bring food and, you know, contribute something that's on the list, but you do not have to. You can still come and be part of the community. With us and eat and enjoy from 2 to 6 o'clock. So most definitely, yes. We welcome you all. So you don't need to bring anything, but you can buy a ticket and you can still eat. Are you buying the food? How does that part work? No, wonderful question. No, you're not buying the food. You are coming and just partaking part of the community. Food will be provided. It is free of charge. Obviously, we do a great deal of things. We're going to have a raffle. Prizes and things like that for you to participate in any money that you spend while you are there is going to be contributed towards our scholarships and things that we do for our community. Yes, that is the information right there on this screen. Yes. Okay. Tell me a little bit about who this helps. You said you mentioned scholarships. Yes. So we invest. in our children within Trinidad and Tobago. So we have lots of kids who come from Trinidad and Tobago to the schools within Texas, and they're home away from home and without their community. So sometimes we would do annually every single year, we would do a raffle or different fundraisers where people can apply for scholarships from $1,000 to $2,000 per child that they are given. A cash scholarship to use towards their education. Okay, and I just looked at that QR code. I did it with my phone just to see what would pop up. And it just says RSVP. So all you have to do is say, hey, I'm coming. There you go. And if you wish to contribute a meal, you can contribute a dish. That is fine. But you do not have to. We have lots and lots and lots of food already prepared. By other individuals in the, in the community. So all Caribbean food, all Caribbean food. Yeah. And so if someone wants to bring, how much do you suggest they bring? Oh, that's a great, great, great question. So I would suggest that they would bring obviously a tray. So like a large, I don't know, nine by 12. If you want to go with a measurement, but definitely a large tray because we are feeding anywhere between 150 to 200 individuals. So everyone who is contributing a dish is bringing sufficient enough. And if they look at the list of the dishes that we are suggesting that if people are able to make, then they would be able to see how many of those have already been taken. And what is still left available for someone to donate. Okay, you said 150 to 200. After this report, I think those numbers are going to go up. It's going to sound like a family reunion. Well, this is like we've got to get there on time, though. The food will go quickly. You know, it's like one and done. Once your belly is full. Absolutely. All right. Let me give you guys the address again. 6011 West Orem in room 2130. Thank you so much. It is a pleasure to meet you. And I have a family event, but let me see if I can swing by real quick. Oh, that would be awesome. Yes. Again, a little bit of early Thanksgiving with Caribbean feel. All right. Thank you so much. We appreciate your time. Thank you. Have an amazing weekend.