I know that a group here in my neighborhood puts on something like this every year or two. I have never attended, and haven't heard anything about one taking place so far this year. We've had a few of the major players in the neighborhood pass away, so that could be why. The ones who've passed have been sort of 'elders' in the community, and were perhaps the ones to organize the get togethers, but I'm sure someone else will eventually take up the mantel. I think it sounds fun, especially if you know the people and can coordinate, so there's a variety of dishes.