What began as a low-key attempt to make friends in a new city has turned into an unexpectedly large event, complete with permits, safety requirements and a bill that could reach $4,000. According to The San Francisco Standard and San Francisco Recreation and Parks, Maya Juchtman’s casual picnic invitation drew hundreds of RSVPs, forcing her to rethink everything from the venue to the event’s logistics. Partiful, where the gathering was posted, also shows the event attracting more than 1,300 people who have expressed interest. Juchtman, who moved to San Francisco from New York, originally wanted an easy, no-pressure way to meet people. She created a Partiful invitation for a picnic at Dolores Park, bringing along her dog Athena. The first gathering attracted about 20 people, giving her the confidence to organise another. The second invitation, however, took off far beyond expectations.
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