Events that are perfect, if only I could eat something

Portland is an incredibly vegetarian friendly town.  Yet it wasn't always so.  I'm reminded of this as I troll the great annual community dinners on offer in our area.  There are two upcoming events that sound excellent and I would love for "Club" members to attend, but as a vegetarian I don't think I'll be able to eat more than an iceburg lettuce salad at either one. 

The 60th Annual Leroy Hummel Crab Feed, sponsored by Knights of Columbus, will be on Friday, February 4th, at 6:00pm in the Parish Center at St. John the Baptist in Milwaukie, 10955 SE 25th Ave., Milwaukie, 97222. Reservations necessary. Tickets are $20. Menu includes a large, fresh crab, salad with special dressing, baked beans, French bread, and beverage. A 50/50 drawing will be held for those interested in participating. Recommended to bring crab cracking tools and a washcloth. For more info, call Jamie Peruzzo at 503-318-6853.

The 49th Annual St. Philip Neri Rigatoni Luncheon, February 17th in the parish's Carvlin Hall at SE 17th and Division. No other parish or restaurant offers the stuffed version of this classic Italian dish. It is labor-intensive and one-of a-kind—and a parish tradition since 1963.

Non veg-heads, the PDX Community Dinner Club encourages you head out to enjoy these time honored meals!