This would be an alternative.

You may see it as fun, but I can so do without that sort of fun. Moreover, drinkers and non drinkers generally mix together like oil and water…with each
side tending to reject the other.

Fun for me would be some music from any source, live or spun, with optional dancing, a fresh spinach apple carrot beet celery juice drink, some nice lighting, a couple of good jokes, and some good, friendly, intelligent, clear give and take conversation…six to eight people at each table top.

Near the end of the evening, people submit their good ideas on the topic du jour, the Best Idea of the Night is voted in and the winner receives tickets to the next play or something else easily provided.

No liquor is required unless someone has some sort of
phobia associated with socializing. Then, maybe some other sort of help is indicated.

Oh, one more thing, when I was in high school, we girls used to have overnights and there I learned that if someone drank wine at night, the next morning that person could drink a glass of water and recirculate the wine. I did try it once so I know it’s way true.

I am not saying don’t ever have some events that include liquor, but I think it is relied upon way too much. The other 8 or 9 cities and towns I have lived in, don’t nearly depend on liquor for taxes, raising
money, or entertainment like Northfield does.

hth,

Bright

Bright, I see people having fun all the time here in Northfield discussing issues without alcohol. Just a few examples: before and after NDDC and LWV forums; before and after council and committee meetings; and around tables in coffeehouses everyday.

This would be offering something unique: combining the conviviality of a pub/nightclub with stimulating conversation around civic-related issues. Unless you’re of the belief that alcohol use is bad/wrong per se, I don’t see what the problem is.