Rain or shine, join Open Doors for Refugees at the annual community potluck picnic!
This event is free, open to the public, has family-friendly activities, live music, and an international potluck luncheon. Welcome and connect with refugee families who are making their home in Madison.
Please RSVP at our Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1332003042074441/
Sunday, June 21
From 12pm to 3pm at the Elver Park Pavilion
1238 S Gammon Rd, Madison, WI 53719

Activities

- Outdoor Activities
- The Giant Parachute
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Crafts
- Bookmark making
- Flower arranging
- Beaded Necklace Making
- Henna Art by Madison Mehndi
- The Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) Clay on the Move van
- Madison Children’s Museum Roadshow
- A resource table with informational materials on local community services for immigrants and refugees, hosted by the African Center
- Jewish Social Services will have a table
- The Literacy Network will also have a table
- The Madison Public Library’s Library Card Table
- The Aldo Leopold Nature Center
- Catholic Charities will be joining as well

Music Acts
Tani Diakite and the Afrofunkstars

With his Kamale n’goni, a West African ancestor to the banjo, and his plaintive singing, he never fails to drop the deepest blues around.
Cumbia Cachaca

We are excited to have the traditional colombian music creators, Cumbia Cachaca joining us for the first time!
Gloria Hays

Returning artist Gloria Hays is back again with her hammered dulcimer, performing for all ages!
Food
Food service starts at 12:45!

This year, we will serve the following dishes, in addition to what our guests are bringing.
- Banzo Mediterranean food
- Lao and Southeast Asian food from Ahan
- Cookies from Madison Sourdough
- Ian’s Pizza
- Fruit salad
- Sparkling water and fruit soda from Trader Joes
- Water, lemonade, and coffee
- The traditional Open Doors cake!
Further pre-prepared servings to be announced.
Bring a Dish to the Potluck!
You are welcome to bring a food dish to share! No signup is necessary for this, but feel free to get in touch if you have any questions: [email protected]


Volunteer Your Time!
Interested in helping out at the picnic?
Email [email protected] or sign up here.















