Hey Folks!

I had 2 cancellations for the dinner tonight so if anyone wants to join us
tonight but didn't make a reservation, please join us!

Pongal Restaurant
110 Lexington Avenue between 27th and 28th Streets
6 pm
We will order off the menu




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Hey Folks!

I put the wrong time on the previous message.  The dinner on Wednesday, November
18 is at 6 pm not 7 pm!

Please arrive at Pongal, 110 Lexington Avenue by 6 pm or earlier so we can order
our dinner and eat in a timely manner

Last time I was there, the place got quite crowded after a while!


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Dear Fellow Vegetarians and Vegetarian Friendly Folks:

We have only a few seats left for the dinner at Pongal, 110 Lexington Avenue
between 27th and 28th Streets on Wednesday, November 18 at 7 pm.  You must have
a reservation in advance!  Please RSVP to LesJudd@... by Monday, November
16.
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Hi Everybody!

The NYC Vegetarians Dinner for November will be on Wednesday, November 18 at 6
pm at Pongal Indian Vegetarian Restaurant, 110 Lexington Avenue between 27th and
28th Streets.

For more information, go to www.pongalnyc.com.  We will order off the menu.

Please RSVP to LesJudd@... or 718-530-5074 by Monday, November 16!  Please
bring a non-vegetarian friend with you!  I hope to see you then!


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Hey Folks!

Save the date for a pre-Thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday, November 18 - Location
TBA.  Any suggestions?

Best Regards,
Les


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Hey Folks!



I hope to see y'all?at the NYC Vegetarians Picnic on Sunday, September 6 (the
day before Labor Day) in Central Park, near Cleopatra's Needle starting at 1
pm.??Bring a vegetarian dish for 6 - 8 people or a vegan dessert.? Please also
bring your own re-usable plate, cup, and utensils so we can minimize waste.?
Feel free to bring frisbees, beach balls, and musical instruments.? Children are
welcome!



Cleopatra's Needle is directly behind the Metropolitan Museum of Art.? Enter the
park at the northwest corner of 5th Avenue and 79th Street.? Walk straight into
the park.? Go through the underpass.? Turn right.? Go past Cleopatra's Needle.?
We'll be on the lawn immediately north of the Needle.? If you can't find us,
call me at 718-530-5074.




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Hey Folks!



I hope y'all are staying cool this week.



Calling all vegetarians, mostly vegetarians, sometimes vegetarians,
flexitarians, and even omnivores!??Join the NYC Vegetarians for a Labor Day
Picnic in Central Park near Cleopatra's Needle on Sunday, September 6 from 1 - 5
pm.



Bring a vegetarian dish for 6 - 8 people preferably, with local and organic
ingredients.

If you don't cook, you can buy something at Whole Foods or some other health
food store.

Suggested dishes include the following:

Stir fried vegetables with rice or pasta

Mixed Green Salad

Quinoa Salad

Pasta Salad

Bean Salad

Vegan Pies, Cakes, or Cookies



Please bring your own re-usable plates, cups and utensils so we can minimize
waste!



Feel free to bring children, musical instruments, beach balls, frisbees, etc.



Cleopatra's Needle is in Central Park directly behind the Metropolitan Museum of
Art.

Enter the park at the northwest corner of 5th Avenue and 79th Street.? Walk
straight into the park.? Go through the underpass and turn right.



Steady Rain cancels.? If there is any question about the weather, call
718-530-5074.



See y'all on Sunday, September 6!




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Hey Folks!



I hope y'all are having a good summer.? I would like to know how many people we
could expect to attend a Labor Day Picnic in Central Park.? It would have to be
on Sunday, September 6.? Please send an e-mail to LesJudd@... to indicate
your interest.


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Let's start the summer right!

The NYC Vegetarians?Memorial Day Picnic in Central Park near Cleopatra's Needle
will begin at 1 pm on Monday, May 25.? Bring a vegetarian dish for 6 - 8 people
or a vegan dessert.?

In an effort to reduce waste, please bring your own reusable plates, utensils,
and water bottles.? Feel free to bring musical instruments, frisbees, beach
balls, etc.? Children are welcome!? Steady rain cancels.? If the weather looks
doubtful, please call Les at 718-530-5074.

See y'all next Monday!


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Dear Fellow Vegetarians:

Let's march together in the Veggie Pride Parade on Sunday, May 17!? Weather
permitting, you should look for me (Les Judd) at 11:30 am at the intersection of
Little West 12th Street, Gansevoort Street and 9th Avenue.

Unfortunately, I can't find the banner that someone made for us a few years ago
so please bring your own sign or banner preferably, with the name NYC
Vegetarians on it.?

If you can't find me in the crowd, call me at 718-530-5074.

I hope to see y'all on Sunday!


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Sunday, May 17 is the Veggie Pride Parade!? Weather permitting, I'll be there.?
Look for me at about 11:30 am at the intersection of Little West 12th Street,
Gansevoort Street and 9th Avenue.? If you can't find me call my cell at
718-530-5074.


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Dear Fellow Vegetarians:

The 2nd annual Veggie Pride Parade is on Sunday, May 17!Anyone interested in
marching as a group should contact Les at 718-530-5074 or
Les@....? We will meet at 11:30 am where Little West 12th Street,
9th Avenue and Gansevoort Street?intersect.? We have a banner that someone made
a couple of years ago but if anyone wants to make a new one, go for it!

Join us for the Memorial Day Picnic on Monday, May 25th at 1 pm in Central Park
near Cleopatra's Needle.? Bring a vegetarian entree for 6 - 8?people or a vegan
dessert.? Rain cancels.? No reservation necessary.?


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Celebrate March Meat-out with the NYC Vegetarians on Thursday,  March 26 at 6
pm.
We will enjoy a delicious meal (a la-carte) at Wild Ginger  Pan-Asian
Vegetarian Restaurant, 380 Broome Street, between Mott and Mulberry  Streets. 
The
closest subway stop is Spring Street on the #6 train.   Please join us!  To make
a reservation, call Les at 718-530-5074 or send an  e-mail to
_LesJudd@..._ (mailto:LesJudd@...)  by  Wednesday, March 25.

See y'all there!

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Dear Fellow Vegetarians:

What: Let's Celebrate March Meat-out!
When: Thursday, March 26 at 6 pm
Where: Wild Ginger Pan Asian Vegetarian  Restaurant
380 Broome Street in Manhattan

We will order off the menu which is 98% vegan.

Please reserve your seat by March 24 by calling Les at  718-530-5074 or send
an e-mail to _LesJudd@..._ (mailto:LesJudd@...) .

Bring a non-vegetarian friend and help them take meat out of  their diet for
at least one meal!

See you on the 26th.

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Happy New Year!  As of this moment, there is no Chinese  New Year dinner this
year for various reasons.  First of all, there wasn't  any real clamor for
it.  Secondly, everyone is trying to save money.   Thirdly, I am trying to
reduce the amount of salty foods that I eat.   However, if anyone would like to
put
together a Chinese New Year Dinner in  February, please contact me at
_LesJudd@..._ (mailto:LesJudd@...) .  Is anyone  interested in
organizing a
dinner or other activity for The Great American  Meat-out in March?  If so,
please let me know.   Cheers!
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This weekend, the Vegetarian Social Network of Westchester visited the
new Jolo's Kitchen in New Rochelle.  This small restaurant with both
sit-down and take-out service has many delicious hot foods,
sandwiches, and juices.  The "ribs" were so good I ended up taking
home a meal-and-a-half's worth of them.  They also make vegan versions
of several different Jamaican patties. The restaurant is walking
distance from the Metro-North New Haven Line's New Rochelle train station.

Jolo's Kitchen
412 North Avenue
New Rochelle, NY 10801
914-355-2527

The 2nd Annual Brooklyn Goes Veg Vegetarian Restaurant Week takes place  from
October 19 - 25.  For a complete list of participating restaurants,  visit
_www.BrooklynGoesVeg.com_ (http://www.BrooklynGoesVeg.com) .


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initiative to end the use of gestation crates and battery cages on factory 
farms.

When: This Saturday, October 4 from 7 - 11 pm

Where: On the Upper West Side at 92nd Street

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Don't miss our next dinner at Sacred Chow Vegan Bistro, 227 Sullivan Street
on Tuesday, September 23 at 5:45 PM.  To make a reservation, call Les at
718-601-8918 or send an e-mail to _lesjudd@..._ (mailto:lesjudd@...)
before 10 PM on  Monday.



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Don't miss the next NYC Vegetarians Dinner at Sacred Chow Vegan Bistro, 227
Sullivan Street between 3rd Street and Bleecker Street on Tuesday, September
23  at 5:45 PM.  We will order off the menu.  Tapas cost only $15 for your
choice of 3.  Heroes are only $10 each.  You must make a reservation  by Monday,
September 22.  Please call Les at 718-601-8918 or send an e-mail  to
_LesJudd@..._ (mailto:LesJudd@...) .



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The September dinner of the NYC Vegetarians will be on Tuesday, September  23
at Sacred Chow Vegan Bistro, 227 Sullivan Street, between West 3rd Street and
  Bleecker Street beginning at 5:45 PM.  We will order off the menu.   Space
is limited.  You must have a reservation!  Please call Les at  718-601-8918 or
send an e-mail to _LesJudd@..._ (mailto:LesJudd@...)  with your name
and phone  number by Monday, September 21.



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The NYC Vegetarians Labor Day Picnic will be this Sunday, August 31 at 1 PM
near Cleopatra's Needle in Central Park.  Please bring a vegetarian entree
for 6 - 8 people.  See you there!




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The NYC Vegetarians Picnic will be Sunday, August 31 at 1 PM near
Cleopatra's Needle in Central Park.
Please bring a vegetarian entree for 6 - 8 people.  No reservations
necessary!  Bring your friends.



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The NYC Vegetarians Labor Day Picnic will be on Sunday, August 29 at 1 PM  in
Central Park near Cleopatra's Needle.  Please bring a vegetarian  (preferably
vegan) entree for 6 - 8 people.  Vegan desserts are  also greatly
appreciated!  You should bring a beach towel or blanket  for ground cover,
water, and
your own re-usable plates, cups and utensils (so we  can minimize waste).  No
reservation is necessary.  Steady rain  cancels.  If the weather is doubtful,
call Les at 718-530-5074.  Enter  Central Park at the northwest corner of 5th
Avenue and West 79th Street.   Walk straight into the park.  The Metropolitan
Museum of Art will be on  your right.  Walk through the underpass and make a
right turn.  We  will be on the grass just to the north of Cleopatra's Needle.

See y'all on Sunday!



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Join NYC Vegetarians for a trip to Rye Playland on Saturday, August
23, led by Stacey Harris.  Swim in Long Island Sound ($3) and visit
the free admission amusement park.  Non-swimmers may consider playing
miniature golf, instead.  Points (formerly tickets) are $1 each or $35
for a six-hour, unlimited ride band.  Most rides are 3-4 points, and
the park is really too small to ride for 6 hours.  Extra free rides
come with 20, 30 or 50 point purchases.

Take the 11:10 a.m. Metro-North New Haven Line train from Grand
Central Station to Rye.  When you leave the train, immediately leave
the platform and board the Westchester Bee-Line Bus #75.  Do not wait
and look for the leader, as the bus leaves at noon.  She will wait
with a sign at Playland as soon as she gets off the bus.

Bring lunch, as vegetarian choices are limited and vegan options are
dubious at best.  Water can be purchased.  We will eat on arrival.
Bring a towel to sit on, as table availability is not guaranteed.
Lockers are available to rent--bring quarters.

Metro-North round-trip ticket costs $13.50.
Bee-Line buses are $2.00 each way, and accept Metrocard.
Rain cancels.

Questions may be e-mailed to Stacey at madkitty_sh@..., or you
may call 914-939-1815 before 10:00 p.m.  E-mail is strongly preferred.
  Please do not call or e-mail the day of the trip.

Dear fellow Vegetarians:

The NYC Vegetarians Memorial Day picnic will be on Sunday, May 25 at 1 pm  in
Central Park near Cleopatra's Needle (directly behind the Metropolitan Museum
  of Art).  Please bring a vegetarian entree for 6 - 8 people.  You  should
also bring a blanket or ground cover, water, and your own reusable  cups,
plates, and utensils.  Feel free to bring frisbees, beach balls,  musical
instruments or other toys to play with.  Steady rain  cancels.  If in doubt
about the
weather, please call Les at  718.530.5074. The weather forecast is very good!

See you on Sunday!  Bring a non-vegetarian  friend!



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The NYC Vegetarians Memorial Day Picnic will be on Sunday, May 25 at 1 pm  in
Central Park near Cleopatra's Needle.  Please bring a vegetarian/vegan
entree or vegan dessert for about 8 people.

If you don't cook or don't know what to bring here a few suggestions:

Pasta and vegetables
Vegan sandwiches
Bean or Mixed Vegetable Salad
Vegan Dessert
Beverages

In the interest of reducing waste, please bring your own reusable cup,
plate, and utensils.  Feel free to bring musical instruments, frisbees,  beach
balls, and other toys.  Children are welcome!  Steady rain  cancels.  If in
doubt
about the weather, please call Les on his cell phone  at 718-530-5074.

Cleopatra's Needle, (The Obelisk) is in Central Park directly behind the
Metropolitan Museum of Art.  Enter the park at the Northwest corner of 5th
Avenue and 79th Street.  Walk straight into the park.  Go through the  underpass
and make a right turn.  We will be on the lawn just north of  Cleopatra's
Needle.

See you on Sunday, May 25th!



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What: The First Veggie Pride Parade, ever, in NYC
When: Sunday, May 18 at 12 noon
Where: Beginning at the intersection of 9th Ave.,  Gansevoort St., Greenwich
St. and Little West 12th St. in Greenwich Village and  ending in Washington
Square Park, where a festival of rock music, speakers and  exhibitors will
follow.

Parade participants are encouraged to dress up in costumes and to wear sign
boards announcing their pride in their vegetarian lifestyle.  Local
restaurants will represent themselves with banners.  The parade is  fashioned
after and
will take place the same weekend as the Veggie Pride Parade  in Paris.  The
Parisian parade was the first of its kind ever to take place  in the world and
has been going on annually since 2001.

For more information and to help plan and participate in this event,  go to
_www.veggiepride.org_ (http://www.veggiepride.org) .





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Please share this email with anyone who may be interested -  what a great
opportunity.Pl
It's time to reserve now if you are  interested!

Club Veg Getaways presents…

Escape the  Winter Blahs...
VEGAN WEEKEND HEALTH  RETREAT
Thunder Mountain Retreat Sanctuary, Bath,  NY
February 29-March 2
Rest, relax and rejuvenate at  this all vegan 250 acre retreat sanctuary
set among the rolling hills in the  Finger Lakes Region of
New York. The beauty of the land, the dedication of  the staff, the
delicious food, comfortable lodging, and the breadth of  wellness
and healing practices available, all make Thunder Mountain  an
extraordinary center for heartfelt sustainable living. Bring the
whole  family!

This event is great for vegans wishing to escape and also a great
opportunity for anyone who would like to try a vegan diet for a  weekend!

♥ Delicious Organic Vegan Cuisine
♥ Gluten-free Menu options  available at every meal
♥ Yoga (for all levels, beginners welcome)
♥  Meditation (for all levels, beginners welcome)
♥ Vegan Cooking Class
♥  Vegan Health Presentation
♥ Discussion Groups, and Lots of  FUN!

Dormitory style accommodations, all meals, lodging, &  activities
listed included. Massage and other services available for an  additional
charge.

$250 Adults / $125 Kids 13-17 / $60 Kids 4-12 must  be postmarked no
later than February 6th.

Call or email Outreach  Director
Paula Connors for details and to reserve:
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If you haven't made your reservation for the Chinese New Year dinner on
Sunday, Feb 10 you must do so by Feb 7.  Please call Les at  718-601-8918 or
send
an e-mail to _LESJUDD@..._ (mailto:LESJUDD@...) .
The dinner is $25 per person and will be at Buddha Bodai, 5 Mott Street
beginning at 5 pm.
If the weather is very bad, the dinner will be postponed to the following
Sunday.  If you have any doubts about the weather, please call Les on the
morning of the 10th.



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