7:00 p.m. program; 6:00 p.m. potluck

Friends Meeting House, 4500 Kensington Ave. (Kensington & Commonwealth Aves.)

$3.00; children under 16 free

Richmond native Matthew Gray brings grassroots organizing, fundraising and political experience to his role at the Humane Society of the United States, serving previously as executive director of the Virginia Public Safety Foundation.

He will talk about the HSUS Virginia campaigns.

For information and reservations click here.

Please bring your own place setting, serving utensil, beverage and recipe or list of ingredients for a VEGAN DISH.