Laurel Oaks Community

Hello Everyone! Just a quick reminder that we will not be meeting on December 18th, December 25th or January 1st. We hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your families!

Hey everyone and happy Friday!  Let's round out the year with a taco bar.  Please post what you'll be bringing to share! Some ideas: - Taco meats - Tortillas (corn, flour) - Cheese - Sour Cream - Lettuce - Tomatoes - Salsa - Avocado/Guacamole - Rice - Beans - Chips - Other sides

Happy December everyone!  This week let's do a baked potato bar.  Please post what you'll be bringing to share. - Potatoes - Cheese - Sour Cream - Bacon - Chili - Other toppings! - Sides: Salad, other veggies, bread - Dessert

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We are going to do something a bit different this week: TV Dinners! The idea is to bring your own dinner (from the freezer if you so choose!) to be enjoyed while watching YouTube videos.  A few notes: if you have a favorite YouTube video, we will watch on the Farah's tv and if you are bringing a previously frozen meal, consider microwaving at home and then using the microwave at the Farah's to reheat. Thanks and see you all Tuesday!

Hi everyone, We will be scattering this week for the Thanksgiving Holiday.  I hope you all have a wonderful week!

Happy Friday!  We are going to try a new meal option this week: BLTs.  I'd say let's have a few people bring bacon, since we'll need a lot.  Please share what you'll be bringing to share. Some ideas: - BACON (a few contributors probably, some like it crispy, some like it chewy :) ) - Bread - Tomatoes - Lettuce - Spreads/Other toppings - Other meats? - Sides (Chips, Salads, Fruit) - Desserts

Hey everyone, We will NOT be scattering this week.  This month's scatter week will move to the week of Thanksgiving.  So, it's been a while since we've done a pasta/Italian week.  Please post what you'll be bringing to share! Some ideas: - Pasta or Pasta dishes (probably a few should contribute here) - Sauces (tomato, pesto, alfredo) - Cheese - Bread - Salad - Vegetables/Fruit - Other sides/dessert

Hey everyone!  I heard there was some interest in doing an appetizers week so let's try it.  Please share what appetizer/dish you'll be bringing to share!

Hey everyone, Let's do breakfast for dinner this week.  Please post what you'll be bringing to share! Some ideas: - Eggs - Meat (Bacon, Sausage, etc) - Breads (Toast, English Muffins, Quick Breads, etc) - Waffles/Pancakes - Toppings - Fruit - Potatoes - Other sides - Juice

Hey folks, let's try out one of the new menu suggestions this week: PIES!  Sweet, Savory, Hand Pies, Pizza Pies, whatever tickles your taste buds.  I believe the only thing off the table is PInapple? ;)

Happy Friday!  The rain this morning has me in a soup-y mood so let's do a soup/stew night!  Please post what you'll be bringing to share this Tuesday from 6:30-8:30! Some ideas: - Soup/stew/chili (aim for maybe 4 types) - Bread - Salad - Crackers - Other sides/toppings

Just a reminder that this is a scatter week.  See you next Tuesday!

Hi everyone, Soo..we've got some good new ideas to add to the rotation--look out for those soon!  For this week let's do a salad bar as we work our way toward fall weather (though it looks like above 80 degrees all next week--crazy!) Some ideas: - Lettuce (maybe a few people) - Toppings (tomatoes, carrots, onions, etc) - Cheese - Proteins (deli meats, bacon, egg) - Bread - Dressings - Sides (fruit, dessert, etc)

Hi everyone and happy Friday! Looking forward to getting back into the swing of things with you all this week (and meet some new faces!). Let's do Taco Night!  Please post what you'll be bringing to share. Some ideas: - Taco Meat (one or two options?) - Tortillas - Cheese - Sour Cream - Lettuce - Tomatoes - Beans - Avocado, Guacamole - Salsa - Chips, Corn, other sides - Etc!

Hey team, We're back at it again this week!  Let's do breakfast for dinner.  Please post what you'll be bringing to share! Some ideas: - Eggs - Meat (Bacon, Sausage) - Potatoes - Fruit - Juice - Pancakes/Waffles - Toppings - Muffins, breads, etc Have a beautiful weekend!

Hey Everyone! Quick reminder that it is scattering week this week! I hope you all have a great holiday weekend!

Hey Everyone! Let's do panini night this week! If anyone has a panini maker, please bring it, otherwise Taylor and I will have ours going and we can use the skillet and stove as well. Some ideas of what to bring: -breads -meats -cheeses -sauces -veggies -side dishes I hope you all had a great week!

Hey All! Let's do a baked potato night this week! Taylor and I will provide the baked potatoes, so here are some other options of what to bring: -chili -sour cream -cheese -bacon -onion -butter -veggies -meats -side dishes - you get the picture! Please let us know what you'll be bringing to share! Hope you're all having a great week!

Ladies and gentlemen Taylor has control of the blog this week! HAHAHA  It takes all of my self control to not do potato theme.  But since its summer and hot let's light the BBQ! We will be doing BBQ, I will provide burgers, sliced tomato and sliced onion and condiments. Feel free to bring: -Fries/tater tots -hot dogs -buns -potato salad -corn -anything else that you want

Hey Everyone! This week will be our scattering week, so we will see you next week! I hope you're all having a great weekend so far!

Happy Friday!  Hope everyone is staying cool this week.  Let's do a taco night on Tuesday.  Please post what you'll be bringing to share. Some ideas: - Taco Meat - Tortillas - Lettuce - Cheese - Tomatoes - Avocado/Guacamole - Salsa - Chips - Sour Cream

Happy Friday!  Let's do breakfast for dinner next week.  The Yearicks will be MIA but we'll be with you in spirit! Please post what you'll be bringing to share.  Some ideas: - Eggs - Meats - Potatoes - Waffles/Pancakes - Fruit - Toast/English Muffins - Juice

Hey everyone, Tonight we will be meeting at the Tuesday Night Market.  Cheryl, Mark, and Georgeann will be there to see the Hit Machine perform.  Hope to see you there!

Hey everyone, I hope you had a wonderful holiday!  Let's do a Build-Your-Own-Salad Bar next week.  I'll post some ideas but feel free to suggest other things! - Lettuce - Dressings - Veggies (Tomatoes, Carrots, Cucumbers, Peppers, Radishes, etc) - Cheeses - Meats - Croutons - Bread - Other sides

Hey everyone, this will be our scatter week since lots of folks will be out of town.  Look forward to seeing you all next week!

Happy Friday! Let's welcome in summer next week with a cookout!  The Farah's have a grill so we can plan to cook there, depending on what folks sign up to bring.  Have a great weekend! Some ideas: - Burgers/hot dogs to grill - Buns - Cheese, other condiments - Chips/Potatoes - Other sides (Corn on the cob, salads, etc) - Baked beans - Fruit - Dessert

Hey team, This week will be an Asian theme.  The Schultz team and myself (Kelly) will not be there, so you can keep that in mind.  Hope everyone has a great weekend! Please share what you'll be bringing.  I think you know the drill for this one.

Just a reminder that we will be scattering this week.  See you next Tuesday!

Let's do Rotisserie Chicken & Sides this week.  Please post what you'll be bringing to share! Some ideas: - Chickens! (Shoot for 2-3?) *Other proteins are also welcome - Vegetables - Potatoes - Salad - Bread - Dessert

Happy Friday! Let's do a soup night this week before we get into the heat of summer here in Oregon (the weather forecast looks 'cooler' for Tuesday).  Please post what you'll be bringing to share! Some ideas: - Soup/Chili (2-3 types) - Bread/Crackers - Veggies/Salad - Fruit - Toppings, as needed

Hello! This week will be an Italian Theme!  Please post what you'll be bringing to share below.  Some suggestions are: - Pasta - Sauce - Salad/Vegetables - Bread - Cheese - Other sides

Hi everyone! I don't believe we've had an official Taco Tuesday, so let's do it!  Please post what you'll be bringing to share. Suggestions to bring: - Taco Meat - Tortillas - Rice - Beans - Cheese - Sour Cream - Salsa - Veggies (Tomatoes, Lettuce, Corn, Jalapenos, etc)

Happy Friday! Looking forward to being back together this week.  Let's do breakfast for dinner!  Please post what you'll be bringing to share or whether you won't be joining us. Some ideas: - Eggs - Potatoes - Meat - Fruit - Biscuits/Toast - Waffles/Pancakes - Juice - Other sides

Happy Earth Day! This week the men will be heading to ABV for dinner at 6:30 (or meet at the Farah's by 6:15 to carpool).  The women will be at the Farah's for pizza night.  Ladies, please post what you'll be bringing and bring a few $ for pizza since one person will likely be bringing enough for everyone. See you Tuesday!

Hey everyone, This week we are doing a male/female split up!  The women are planning to meet at Clark's Bistro in downtown Hillsboro at 6:30 for dinner while the men and the kiddos will meet at the Farah's for dinner as usual.  Men: you can bring your own dinner or maybe plan to order pizza--totally up to you!

Hey everyone, Just a reminder that this week will be a scatter week.  Stay tuned for plans for next week's male/female split!

Hey everyone! Let's do a Meat+3 theme (AKA: Meat + Sides) this week.  I'll post some ideas below: - Meat (rotisserie chicken, leftover Easter ham perhaps?, sausages, etc) - Potatoes/Rice - Vegetable Sides - Bread - Fruit - Dessert

Hey team!  After (too) much deliberation on my part, I decided to bring back a favorite in this group: Asian theme!  I'll give some ideas based on what we've had in the past, but this is super broad so feel free to branch out from this list: - Rice - Dumplings - Spring/Egg Rolls - Stir Fry - Saucy Meats/Veggies - Noodle dishes - So many choices!

By popular demand, let's do build your own burrito bowls!  Please share what you'll be bringing to share.  Some ideas: - Tortillas - Beans - Rice - Meat - Cheese - Other toppings (avocado, tomato, lettuce, cilantro, olives, etc) - Salsa/Sauce Have a great weekend and we'll see you Tuesday!

Hi everyone! Looking forward to our big reunion next week.  Let's do breakfast for dinner to celebrate!  Please post whether you'll be joining us and what you'll bring to share. Some ideas: Waffles/Pancakes Meats (Bacon, Sausage) Eggs Potatoes/Sides Bread/English muffins for toasting Jams/Toppings Fruit Juice/Beverages

Hello! We decided to scatter again this week due to conflicts all around.  See you next week!

Happy Friday! This week we will do a Mediterranean Theme night. Yearicks will be out of town but look forward to seeing you next week! Here is a list of suggested items to bring: -Meat -Sides (Greek salad, orzo salad, cucumber salad, all the salads..) -Pasta -Bread -Chips -Hummus -Veggies -Dessert Hopefully you'll have some fun with this theme! Thanks to Carrissa for suggesting :)

Hey Everyone! Quick reminder that this week is scattering week, so we will not be meeting. See you on Sunday and/or next week!

Hey everyone!  It was so nice meeting two new families Tuesday!  Let's do a soup night this week.  Some suggestions of items to bring to share: -Soups/Chili (We should probably shoot for 3-4 different types) -Bread -Crackers -Toppings? -Veggies/Fruit -Other Sides -Dessert See you Tuesday!

Happy Friday! This week will be Panini Night. I'll bring a second panini maker to the party!  Here is a list of some suggested items to bring: -Bread -Cheeses -Meats -Condiments/Sauces -Veggies -Sides:    -Chips    -Salads    -Fruit    -Veggies See you Tuesday!

Hey guys! This week the Harris' will be bringing ribs!  We will also have burgers and potato casserole.  If you aren't covering one of these items, please share what you will be bringing!  See you all then!

Hey Everyone! This week we will be doing Spaghetti night.  I will make a large pot of red sauce, so some other things to bring are: -another type of sauce -noodles -salad/veggies -bread -etc. Please post as soon as you're able to let us know if you'll be able to make it and what you will be bringing.  Hope to see you all then!

Just a reminder that it is second Tuesday this week so we will not be meeting.  I hope you all have a great week!