January Happy Hour - THURSDAY 1/12 at Off Broadway

The January Happy Hour is coming up!  It's THURSDAY 1/12 at Off Broadway Drafthouse (5404 Raywood Road in Madison -- Formerly South Bay Lounge).
 
The party starts around 6!
 
All members and prospective members are welcome!

Save-the-dates:

2016 LOCS Holiday Party - 12/14 at Angelo's!

The Annual LOCS Holiday Party is coming up at 6:00PM on December 14th in the Grotto at Angelo's in Monona (5801 Monona Dr).

Please bring cash to donate to Second Harvest Food Bank and supplies for Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (click for the Wish List).

Bring a Buffett or tropical gift valued at $15-$20 if you wisht to participate in the the gift exchange! Handmade and creative gifts encouraged! Bring small bills or jokes if you want to steal someone else's loot!

This event is, unfortunately, members-only, but it's never too late to send in a membership form!

Save-The-Dates:

November Monthly Meeting and Election - 11/30 at Angelo's!

Our next monthly meeting is coming up in just over a week!  We're meeting at 7PM on November 30th in the Grotto at Angelo's in Monona (5801 Monona Dr).

There will be a social half-hour at 7:00, followed by the meeting at 7:30.

We'll be voting for the board election, with no positions running opposed (not too late to mount a write-in campaign!):

  • Membership: Kathy Gerber
  • Social Director: Sammi Linder
  • Secretary: Biz
  • Volunteer Director: Jackie Mernah

If you can't make the meeting, but want to submit an absentee ballot send an email!

The agenda will be posted when it's available!  If you have events or items you want to be sure are added, send an email!

All members and prospective members are welcome!

Save-The Dates:

November Happy Hour - THURSDAY 11/10 at Cottage Grove Rd VFW!

The November Happy Hour is coming up this week!  It's THURSDAY 11/10 at Cottage Grove Rd VFW (301 Cottage Grove Rd in Madison).
 
The party starts around 5:30!
 
All members and prospective members are welcome!
 

Save-the-dates:

  • 11/30 - LOCS Monthly Meeting (and ELECTIONS) at Angelo's!
  • 12/3 - MAPA Holiday Luau (Milwaukee)
  • 12/14 - LOCS Holiday Party at Angelo's!

October Monthly Meeting - 7PM on 10/26 at Angelo's!

Our next monthly meeting is coming up next week!  We're meeting at 7PM on Wednesday October 26th in the Grotto at Angelo's in Monona (5801 Monona Dr).

There will be a social half-hour at 7:00, followed by the meeting at 7:30.

The agenda will be posted when it's available! If you have events or items you want to be sure are added, send an email!

All members and prospective members are welcome!

Events and "Save-the-dates":

Save-the-dates:

  • 12/3 - MAPA Holiday Luau (Milwaukee)
  • 12/14 - LOCS Holiday Party at Angelo's!

Chili Cook-off and Bonfire 10/10 at Mary's!

ChilisThe 5th Annual LOCS Chili Cook-off and Bonfire date is set for 6PM Friday, October 14th at Mary's house!

Bring your best chili or soup and compete for prizes!  Breads, deserts and other foods always welcome for a break from the hot stuff!

Of course we will have “fabulous” prizes for the winners!

Email locsbuffett@gmail.com if you need the address or directions!

Save-the-dates:

  • 11/2-6 - 25th Annual Meeting of the Minds!
  • 12/3 - MAPA Holiday Luau (Milwaukee)
  • 12/14 - LOCS Holiday Party at Angelo's!

Pirate Pub Plunder Saturday 10/1!

On Saturday night (10/1) at 6PM the Pirate Pub Plunder will take place on Atwood Ave... Here's our planned route....of course everything is a bit flexible:

  • 6:00-7:30: Next Door Brewing Company
  • Until 8:15: Stalzy's Oktoberfest (and maybe stop for Chocolate Shoppe ice cream if the weather is nice....)
  • Until 9:15: The Harmony (There's a concert with a cover at 9:45)
  • Until 10:15: Wilson's
  • Until 11:00 - Tex Tubb's Taco Palace (late night tacos were a little known substinance food of pirates)
  • Until the end of the night: Players, The Alchemy, or wherever else we end up...

 

(see Facebook Event https://www.facebook.com/events/1103576516395991/ or LOCS Page: https://www.facebook.com/LOCSBuffett/ for last minute info)


Save-the-dates:

  • 10/14 - LOCS Chili Cook-off!
  • 11/2-6 - 25th Annual Meeting of the Minds!
  • 12/3 - MAPA Holiday Luau (Milwaukee)
  • 12/14 - LOCS Holiday Party at Angelo's!

Fall Highway Cleanup and Pirate Pub Plunder 10/1!

LOCS Highway Cleanup SmallestThe Fall Highway Cleanup and the Pirate Pub Plunder are this weekend!

On Saturday, 10/1, meet at 10AM at Morgan's in Pine Bluff, 8640 W Mineral Point Rd, corner of Mineral Point (Cty S) and County P.

In the event of rain, we will still clean. If there is lightning, we'll reschedule cleaning to Sunday 10/2.

Bring work gloves, long pants and boots are recommended because it can be muddy along the road.  You never know, you might find the lost shaker of salt and get a prize!

On Saturday night (10/1) at 6PM the Pirate Pub Plunder will take place on Atwood Ave... Here's our planned route....of course everything is a bit flexible:

  • 6:00-7:30: Next Door Brewing Company
  • Until 8:15: Stalzy's Oktoberfest (and maybe stop for Chocolate Shoppe ice cream if the weather is nice....)
  • Until 9:15: The Harmony (There's a concert with a cover at 9:45)
  • Until 10:15: Wilson's
  • Until 11:00 - Tex Tubb's Taco Palace (late night tacos were a little known substinance food of pirates)
  • Until the end of the night: Players, The Alchemy, or wherever else we end up...

 

(see Facebook Event https://www.facebook.com/events/1103576516395991/ or LOCS Page: https://www.facebook.com/LOCSBuffett/ for last minute info)

Save-the-dates:

  • 10/14 - LOCS Chili Cook-off!
  • 11/2-6 - 25th Annual Meeting of the Minds!
  • 12/3 - MAPA Holiday Luau (Milwaukee)
  • 12/14 - LOCS Holiday Party at Angelo's!

September Monthly Meeting - 7PM on 9/28 at Angelo's!

Our next monthly meeting is coming up next week!  We're meeting at 7PM on Wednesday September 28th in the Grotto at Angelo's in Monona (5801 Monona Dr).

There will be a social half-hour at 7:00, followed by the meeting at 7:30.

The agenda will be posted when it's available! If you have events or items you want to be sure are added, send an email!

All members and prospective members are welcome!

Events and "Save-the-dates":

Save-the-dates:

September Happy Hour - 9/9 BYO to Baxter Park!

This month's Happy Hour is coming up on FRIDAY September 9th!  We'll be meeting for a pot-luck near Michael's tree in Baxter Park (777 Englehart Dr, Madison), the tree is on the West end of the park, near the intersection of Englehart Dr and Ward Ct.  Bring your own food and drink (and chair), and little extra to share!

We'll be meeting around 5:30 to catch the sun, but don't worry if you can't come until a bit later!

When the light and temperature fade from the park, we'll retire to Gwen's house (right around the corner) for campfire and s'mores!  Send us a message to info@locs-buffett.org if you need Gwen's address and directions!

In case of rain, Gwen reports she has a good screen porch and living room that she'll trust us in!

All members and prospective members are welcome!

Save-the-Dates:

Pre-Buffett Party at Mary's 9/2

It's Buffett Concert time again, so it's time for the annual pre-party at Mary's house the night before (9/2)!

Enchiladas and Margaritas are provided, bring an appetizer/desert to pass, and beverages you desire and gather around the campfire in Mary's yard to relax before the show!  Email locs-buffett@gmail.com if you need the address or directions!

The party will swing in to action around 6:30PM and go until it's over!  (Bearing in mind most people have to get up for the show on Saturday..)

August Happy Hour - WEDNESDAY 8/10 at Christy's Landing!

The August Happy Hour is coming up this week!  It's WEDNESDAY 8/10 at Christy's Landing! (2952 Waubesa Avenue, on the West shore of Lake Waubesa).
 
The party starts around 6:00!
 
All members and prospective members are welcome!
 

Save-the-dates:

Upcoming Madison-area festivals with live music:

Summer Highway Cleanup and July Monthly Meeting - 6PM 7/27 at Morgan's

Our next monthly meeting and summer highway cleanup is at 6:00PM on July 27th at Morgan's in Pine Bluff, 8640 W Mineral Point Rd, corner of Mineral Point (Cty S) and County P. We'll meet in the parking lot at 6:00, clean up the highway and follow with a short meeting at the bar. Arrive early for a drink before we clean!

In the event of rain, we will still clean. If there is lightning, we'll meet and reschedule cleaning.

Bring work gloves, long pants and boots are recommended because it can be muddy along the road.

If you find the shaker (of salt -- maybe not full) turn it in for a free drink!

Save-the-dates:

Upcoming Madison-area festivals with live music:

6th Annual Christmas in July Pool Party - July 9th!



6th Annual Christmas in July Pool Party

Date:  Saturday, July 9, 2016

Time:  2:00 P.M. - ???

Place: Mark and Susan's home

What to bring: Dish to pass, lawn chair, swimsuit, beverage of choice, $15-20 gift

Please RSVP by: Tuesday, July 6th, 2016 to info@locs-buffett.org


Save-the-dates:
Upcoming Madison-area festivals with live music:

August Monthly Meeting - 7PM on 8/31 at Angelo's!

Our next monthly meeting is coming up next week!  We're meeting at 7PM on Wednesday August 31st in the Grotto at Angelo's in Monona (5801 Monona Dr).

There will be a social half-hour at 7:00, followed by the meeting at 7:30.

The agenda will be posted when it's available! If you have events or items you want to be sure are added, send an email!

All members and prospective members are welcome!

Events and "Save-the-dates":

Save-the-dates:

  • 9/2 - LOCS Annual pre-Buffett Party at Mary's House!
  • 9/3 - Jimmy Buffett at Alpine Valley! (The bus is full!)
  • 9/9 - LOCS Pirate Pub Plunder for Dane County Humane Society (downtown Madison)
  • 11/2-6 - 25th Annual Meeting of the Minds!

Upcoming Madison-area festivals with live music:

Take a Stake in our Waters - June 18th!

It's time for the annual Dane County Take a Stake in our Waters (formerly Take a Stake in the Lakes)!  We'll be meeting on Saturday, 6/18 at Goodland Park on Lake Waubesa (near Christy's Landing) at 10AM.

Bring work gloves, rakes (heavy duty garden rakes are best) and shoes to get wet.

We will have t-shirts, water and maybe some drinks for the workers.  Cleanup usually takes about 1 1/2 hours or so, then we head to Christy's for lunch.

Save-the-dates:

Upcoming Madison-area festivals with live music:

June Happy Hour - 6/10 at Kegonsa Cove Resort!

The June Happy Hour is coming up:  Friday June 10th at Kegonsa Cove Resort (2466 County Highway AB, McFarland, WI -- Highway AB, just off Highway 51 on the North shore of Lake Kegonsa).

There will be a tent and tables, but perhaps not enough seating, so throw a chair in the car if you can!

The party starts around 6:30!  (Maybe a bit earlier...)  Later that night (9:30) there's a rare show by Hometown Sweethearts at High Noon Saloon, for those interested in such things (they learned Margaritaville to play at our wedding -- probably the last time they played it).

All members and prospective members are welcome!  Join us any time!

Save-the-dates:

Upcoming Madison-area festivals with live music:

May Monthly Meeting - 7PM 5/25 at Angelo's!

Our next monthly meeting is coming up this week!  We're meeting at 7PM on Wednesday May 25th in the Grotto at Angelo's in Monona (5801 Monona Dr).

There will be a social half-hour at 7:00, followed by the meeting at 7:30.

The agenda will be posted when it's available! If you have events or items you want to be sure are added, send an email!

All members and prospective members are welcome!

Events and "Save-the-dates":

May Happy Hour - 5/13 at Rockhound Brewing Company!

The May Happy Hour is coming up:  Friday May 13th at Rockhound Brewing Company (444 S Park St in Madison -- corner of Park and Drake St)

The party starts around 6:00!

All members and prospective members are welcome!  Join us any time!

Save-the-dates:

Spring Highway Cleanup 4/23, April Member Meeting 4/27

Our spring highway cleanup is coming up Saturday 4/23! We're meeting at 10:00AM in the parking lot at Morgan's in Pine Bluff, 8640 W Mineral Point Rd, corner of Mineral Point (Cty S) and County P.

We're hoping to hit the road at 10:00, so arrive a little early to get your bags and orange vest (and Bloody Mary from the bar if they're open early)!  After we'll stick around for some lunch and drinks.

Bring work gloves, long pants and boots are recommended because it can be muddy along the road.

In the event of rain, we will still clean. If there is lightning, we will reschedule to the Sunday, 4/30.

Following right on it's heels, our next monthly meeting is coming up the next week!  We're meeting at 7PM on April 27th in the Grotto at Angelo's in Monona (5801 Monona Dr).

There will be a social half-hour at 7:00, followed by the meeting at 7:30.

The agenda will be posted when it's available! If you have events or items you want to be sure are added, send an email!

All members and prospective members are welcome!

Save-the-dates:

April Happy Hour - 4/8 at Waypoint Public House!

The April Happy Hour is coming up:  Friday April 8th at Waypoint Public House (320 W Broadway in Monona)!

The party starts around 6:30!

All members and prospective members are welcome!

Save-the-dates:

March Monthly Meeting - 7PM 3/30 at Angelo's!

Our next monthly meeting is coming up!  We're meeting at 7PM on Wednesday March 30th in the Grotto at Angelo's in Monona (5801 Monona Dr).

There will be a social half-hour at 7:00, followed by the meeting at 7:30.

The agenda will be posted when it's available! If you have events or items you want to be sure are added, send an email!

All members and prospective members are welcome!

Events and "Save-the-dates":

March Happy Hour - 3/11 at The Mason

The March Happy Hour is coming up this week:  Friday March 11th at The Mason Lounge (416 S Park St in Madison -- Formerly Bennett's on Park St)!

The party starts around 6:30!

All members and prospective members are welcome!

Save-the-dates:

February Monthly Meeting - 7PM 2/24 at Angelo's!

Our next monthly meeting is coming up!  We're meeting at 7PM on Wednesday February 24th in the Grotto at Angelo's in Monona (5801 Monona Dr).

There will be a social half-hour at 7:00, followed by the meeting at 7:30.

The agenda will be posted when it's available! If you have events or items you want to be sure are added, send an email!

All members and prospective members are welcome!

Events and "Save-the-dates":

2016 I Shot Six Holes In My Freezer Party February 6th!

The Loyal Order of the Caribbean Soul is pleased to announce the...
Saturday, February 6th, 2016 at Comfort Inn and Suites in Newville!
11102 Goede Road, Edgerton, WI, 53534
608-884-2118

RSVP on Facebook if you can, so we can get some count!
 
In case you don't know how the six holes got in the freezer...
 
-Price: FREE!  (BYO!)
- King or Two Queen rooms are $50 with "Madison Parrot Head Club" before January 7th  (Pets allowed, for $20)
- The hotel is relatively small, so it may fill up!
We will have the party room by the pool for food

- There's no bar or restaurant at the hotel, so we'll pot-luck (bring a dish to pass) and bring our own food and drinks!
NO GLASSWARE BY THE POOL!
- There will be tropical music from 5-10 with Peter Kish, and recorded music after that to get you in the mood (for what, well, that's up to you).
- There will be games and tom-foolery in and around the pool, but we're mostly there to relax and socialize.
- Due to a change in state law, the pool (and attached party room) must close at 10.
- Stock up on small bills!  We'll have jello shots, suck and blows, and shotskis available!  We'll also be taking pictures in the freezer to help you keep tabs on the happenings!
- Checkin is 3pm and checkout is 11am.

- Party starts at 4, but we'll be partying as soon as we're there!

Make a reservation early to ensure a spot!
Tell them you're with the "Madison Parrot Head Club".  Call 608-884-2118

January Monthly Meeting - 7PM 1/27 at Angelo's!

Our next monthly meeting is coming up!  We're meeting at 7PM on Wednesday January 27th in the Grotto at Angelo's in Monona (5801 Monona Dr).

There will be a social half-hour at 7:00, followed by the meeting at 7:30.

The meeting will be preceded by a board meeting at 6:30.

The agenda will be posted when it's available! If you have events or items you want to be sure are added, send an email!

All members and prospective members are welcome!

Events and "Save-the-dates":

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