Thanks for your note about the parking situation near the civic center. I checked with the venue coordinator and she confirmed that the lot on Elm Street will be open for attendees starting at 5:30 PM. There is also a smaller lot behind the library that usually has spaces available, though it fills up quickly. If those are full, the garage on Oak Avenue is a short walk and charges a flat rate after 6 PM. I think the best plan is to carpool if possible so fewer cars need to park. Let me know if you want me to send out a group message about coordinating rides. I will be bringing a foldable chair and a small cooler with drinks. The weather forecast looks promising so I am hoping we can sit outside on the patio after the event wraps up. I still need to confirm how many people are coming so I can give the caterer a final headcount. Please send me your RSVP by Thursday if you have not already.
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I looked into that lasagna recipe you asked about. The key is letting the sauce simmer for at least an hour with a pinch of sugar and a splash of red wine vinegar to balance the acidity. I used a blend of ground beef and Italian sausage last time and it turned out really well. For the béchamel layer, make sure you whisk constantly so it does not clump. I also added a bit of nutmeg and parmesan to the white sauce which gave it a nice depth. Let the lasagna rest for about 15 minutes after baking before you cut into it, otherwise the layers will slide apart. I am planning to make it again for the potluck next weekend. If you want to bring a dessert, that would be great. I heard someone is bringing a salad and another person is bringing bread. I think we will have plenty of food for everyone. Let me know if you need me to save you a seat near the front.