The officers of VSSJ would like to wish you and your family a very happy and
healthy holiday season and a great 2012!

If you shop for gifts online, did you know that you can earn money for VSSJ
without any added cost to you? GoodShop.com has over 100,000 coupons to
thousands of popular stores, including most major retailers! Making your
purchases here will earn donations for VSSJ. You can also earn donations by just
searching online, and by dining at one of many restaurants. See details at:
http://vssj.com/Pages/affiliates.shtml

If you trying to think of a nice gift for a vegetarian not in your immediate
family, you can purchase a VSSJ gift membership at:
http://vssj.com/Pages/paypal.shtml

Thank you for your consideration!

We hope to see you soon at one of our upcoming potlucks, restaurant trips,
outreach events, or other volunteer opportunities.

UPCOMING EVENTS


LINDA'S NEW YEAR'S EVE POTLUCK* PARTY, Saturday December 31, 9pm, Runnemede, NJ.
Linda, VSSJ member, is hosting our New Year's Eve Party. To RSVP, please contact
Linda at lindavholisticliving@... or 973-769-5828 by December 29.

ANNUAL VEG NEIGHBORS/VSSJ CHILDREN'S PARTY, Sunday January 15, 4-6:15pm,Newfield
Community Center, 126 New Jersey Ave, Newfield NJ. 08344. Hall
Phone:856-694-0548. Please use www.mapquest.com for accurate directions. Event
includes arts & crafts, music, dancing, balloons, vegan food, and more! To
volunteer or RSVP, please contact Lois at 856-694-3025 or loismdinshah@....
Suggested Donation: Adult $2, Child $1, and Family $5.

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION, Saturday January 21, 6:30pm, Greenhouse
Restaurant, 655 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ. Restaurant phone: 856-854-0896.
Join us for a wonderful meal at this vegetarian restaurant. (Across from WaWa
Food Market). View menu at http://655greenhouse.com. To RSVP, contact Janet at
janet@.... Snow date: Saturday January 28.

ANNUAL VEG NEIGHBORS/VSSJ SOUP POTLUCK, Sunday February 12, 5:30pm, Newfield
Community Center, 127 New Jersey Ave, Newfield NJ. Hall Phone: 856-694-0548.
Please use www.mapquest.com for accurate directions. RSVP to Lois at
856-694-3025 or loismdinshah@.... Donation requested.

MONTHLY VSSJ BUSINESS MEETINGS. For more info, contact janet@....


UPCOMING EVENTS – Details TBD

VEGAN DRINKS, February or March - Date, Time, Location TBD

MEMBER APPRECIATION DINNER, May - Date & Time, Location TBD


VSSJ POTLUCK GUIDELINES: Members: $2 single, $4 family; and Non-Members: $5
single; $10 family. Each individual in your party (with the exception of
children under 12) brings a vegetarian* dish to share that will feed at least 6
people (vegan** dishes preferred so that all types of vegetarians may enjoy the
food), along with recipe or list of ingredients. Please bring your own
plate,cup, and utensils if possible (we will have extra place settings) to
promote recycling. Beverages are provided.
* Vegetarian = No Meat, Fish, or Gelatin,
** Vegan = No Meat, Fish, Dairy, Eggs,Gelatin, or Honey.

Forwarded message - please reply to almosthomeshelter@...

Pet Food Pantry - Pennsauken, NJ

Thanks to the generosity of Supporters of Almost Home Animal Shelter,
a small food pantry is now available. If you or someone you know is having
financial difficulty, Almost Home has both dog and cat food available to help
feed pets in need. You can stop in and pick up dog and/or cat food during our
business hours.

If your pet is on a special diet or you need a specific brand, please call the
shelter and we can tell you if we have it. (856) 663-3058

Our goal is to help pets stay in their happy homes rather than have them be
surrendered to the shelter. Hoping to cut down on everyone's stress level. The
pet owner, the pets and even the staff and volunteers at the shelter. When pets
have to be surrendered the staff and volunteers at the shelter feel bad too and
want to help keep that from happening if we can.

  Almost Home Animal Shelter
  9140-C Pennsauken Highway
  Pennsauken, NJ 08109
  (856) 663-3058
  almosthomeshelter@ comcast.net

Forwarded message - see contacts listed below

NJ - Burlington County Pet Food Pantry List

Christian Caring Center, 378 Lakehurst Rd., Browns Mills, 08015
Phone: (609) 893-0700
Hrs of Operation*: Mon-Sat 10am-3pm and Tues 6:30pm-8:30pm
http://www.cjcconli ne.org/caringcen ter/

Saint Vincent DePaul Society of Holy Eucharist Church, 520 Medford Lakes Rd.,
Tabernacle Twp, 08088 Phone: (609) 268-0005
Hrs. of Operation*: Tues & Thurs 10am-noon
http://www.holyeuch arist.org/ st__vincent_ depaul_society

Helping Hands Pantry (Christian Fellowship Church of New Egypt) 933 Rt. 537
(Monmouth Rd.), Cream Ridge, 08514 Phone: (609) 286-4201 Pantry is in Bldg 11
Hrs. of Operation* Mon & Thurs: 6pm-7:30pm, Tues 12pm-2pm, and Sat.
10am-noon
http://www.helpingh andspantrynj. org/
  *Note: Need to confirm hours of operation, since they may change
periodically

VSSJ has monthly potlucks with a topical presentation, such as a movie, guest
speaker, or cooking demonstration! See below for details.

Monthly VSSJ BUSINESS MEETINGS
For more info, contact janet@....

ANNUAL VEGETARIAN NEIGHBORS/VSSJ CHILDREN'S POTLUCK PARTY
Sunday January 15, 4pm-6:15pm
Newfield Terrace Community Center, 126 New Jersey Ave, Newfield NJ 08344
Hall Phone:  856-694-0548
Please use mapquest.com for accurate directions.
We will have a craft table, and games and children's dances. We may even have
some balloon fun. We ask everyone attending to help provide the food for a meal
with foods that children will like. We plan to have a sing-a-long after the
meal, especially for the adults.  They enjoyed it last time.  Donation
requested. To volunteer or RSVP, please contact Lois at 856-694-3025 or
loismdinshah@....
Suggested Donation:  Adult $2, Child $1, and Family $5.


CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION DINNER
Saturday, January 21, 6:30pm
(Snow date:  Saturday, January 28)
Green House Restaurant
655 Haddon Ave, Collingswood NJ 08108 (across from WaWa)
Join us for a wonderful family-style meal at this vegetarian restaurant.
View menu at http://655greenhouse.com.
Includes soup, appetizers, and 4 entrees family style, gratuity,
and tax.
After January 13, the price will be $25 members/$28 non-members.
Call 856-596-3269 to check if space is available and arrange for payment.


VEGETARIAN NEIGHBORS WINTER SOUPS POTLUCK
Sunday, February 12, 5:30pm
Newfield Terrace Community Center, 126 New Jersey Ave, Newfield NJ 08344
See directions above. Donation requested.
For info, please contact Lois at 856-694-3025 or loismdinshah@....


MONTHLY POTLUCK
Saturday March 10, 6:30pm
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 61 East Rt 70, Marlton NJ 08053
Instead of wearing green, be green and bring recyclables (list coming soon).
VSSJ potluck guidelines
Members: $2 single; $4 family; and Non-members: $5 single; $10 family.
Attendees should park in the front of the building and enter at the steeple.
For more info: janet@...



MEMBER APPRECIATION DINNER
Saturday April 14
Doors open at 6pm, dinner served promptly at 6:30pm
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 61 East Rt 70, Marlton NJ 08053.
Soup, salad, entree, and mini-sundae
Guest speaker
Music
Bake sale, to benefit Have-A-Heart Guinea Pig Rescue Members:  only $5;
Non-members: $12
$1 rebate at the door if you bring a donation of pet food or supplies.
Please sign up here.
Alternate payment: send a check to:  VSSJ, PO Box 51, Mt Laurel, NJ 08054.
Attendees should park in the front of the building and enter at the steeple.
For more info: janet@...


AMERICAN VEGAN SOCIETY (AVS) ANNUAL MEETING & GARDEN PARTY
PICNIC LUNCH
Sunday May 27, 12:00 Noon
AVS HQ, 56 Dinshah Ln, Malaga NJ 08328
Ph:  856-694-2887, Fax:  856-694-2288
Speakers:
Will Tuttle:  Time to Wake Up:  Our Cultural Crisis and the Vegan Solution.  He
is author of World Peace Diet, Educator, Pianist and Composer.
Victoria Moran:  Main Street Vegan:  Making Miracles in the Real World.  She is
author of Creating a Charmed Life, and Compassion:  The Ultimate Ethic, Speaker
and Lifestyle Coach.
Details TBA - watch http://americanvegan.org.
For more info contact Freya at:  856-694-2887, Fax:  856-694-2288.


For all VSSJ potlucks:  Each individual in your party (with the exception of
children under 12) brings a vegetarian* dish to share that will feed at least 6
people (vegan** dishes preferred so that all types of vegetarians may enjoy the
food), along with the recipe or a list of ingredients.  Please bring your own
plate, cup, and utensils if possible (we will have extra place settings) to
promote recycling.
Beverages are provided.
*   Vegetarian = No Meat, Fish, or Gelatin.
**  Vegan = No Meat, Fish, Dairy, Eggs, Gelatin, or Honey.
Please check your e-mail on the day of the event for the possibility of
cancellation.  If you're not on our Yahoo e-mail list, please click on the
"Mailing List" link on the left to add your name.
Contact Myrna at 1-877-WWW-VSSJ (877-999-8775) for additional information,
directions, or to volunteer.



UPCOMING EVENTS - DETAILS COMING SOON!

VEGAN DRINKS
Date, Time, Location TBD

CASINO AFTERNOON
Date, Time TBD (possibly Sat. 5/19 or Sun. 5/20)
Bensalem, PA

VOLUNTEER DAY at THE COW SANCTUARY
Date, Time TBD (possibly Sun. 6/10)
Shiloh, NJ

Additional VOLUNTEER, TABLING, and OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
Date, Time, Location TBD

RESTAURANT TRIPS
Date, Time, Location TBD

SUMMER POTLUCK PICNIC
Date, Time, Location TBD

Additional POTLUCK DINNERS
Date, Time, Location TBD (possibly Sat. 2/18, Sat. 5/12, and more)

"Stories from the Wild"

WITH STORYTELLING, ART PROJECTS & CREATIVE MOVEMENT

Join Public Eye: Artists for Animals and The Parkway Central Library Children's
Department for our hands-on program, "Stories from the Wild," with storytelling,
art projects, and creative movement. The featured book, "Lightfoot the Deer,"
written by naturalist & author Thornton W. Burgess and told by storyteller
Loretta-Lucy Miller, is an exciting tale about a courageous deer who survives
hunting season with the help of both human and animal friends. Artist Zipora
Schulz and dancer Lara Vracarich lead the hands-on activities. This Public Eye:
Artists for Animals' Kids Club event is free and open to the public. RSVP is
requested, but not required.

Date: Saturday, February 18th
Time: 2:00-4:00pm
Location: Story Hour Room of The Parkway Central Library Children's Department,
1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Cost: Free

RSVP & Info: 267-270-2703, publiceyephilly@..., www.publiceyephilly.org

-----Original Message-----
From: Amy Cook-Menzel <amenzel@...>
To: 'amvegan@...' <amvegan@...>
Sent: Fri, Jan 13, 2012 9:56 pm
Subject: Join us for a viewing party for TEDx Changing the Way We Eat - Sat.
Jan. 21

ACUA along with Go Green Galloway and with the support of the South Jersey
Chapter of Slow Food, will host a viewing party for the
TEDxManhattan video broadcast of "Changing the Way We Eat."

Join us at the Geo Building (Bldg #1) at ACUA's Environmental Park in Egg Harbor
Township on Saturday, January 21 for this one-day TEDx event which will "explore
our food system — from what happened, to where we are, to what we are doing to
shift to a more sustainable way of eating and farming."  The goal of "Changing
the Way We Eat" is to create new synergies, connections and collaborations
across disciplines, to unite different areas of the food movement and to
introduce the TEDx audience to the exciting and innovative work being done in
this field."

The viewing party is an informal gathering  - you are welcome to come for the
whole day, or just to stop in to catch a part of it! A great variety of
fantastic speakers  will be broadcast all day, and during the breaks, there will
be opportunities for discussion and to share information on local organizations
and efforts to address improving our current  food system!

Bring a dish to share over the lunch break!

For more information:
www.tedxmanhattan.org
www.facebook.com/tedxmanhattan
@tedxmanhattan

Please help us spread the word! RSVP to the Facebook event on ACUA's page and
share with your contacts! http://www.facebook.com/acua.green

PS - "like" us while you're there - good info on other environmental issues,
information and events :)

VEGETARIAN NEIGHBORS WINTER SOUPS POTLUCK
Sunday, February 12, 5:30pm, Newfield Terrace Community Center, 126 New Jersey
Ave, Newfield NJ 08344. Donation requested. For info, please contact Lois at
856-694-3025 or loismdinshah@....

MONTHLY POTLUCK
Saturday February 18, 6:30pm, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 61 East Rt 70,
Marlton NJ 08053. Sample vegan chocolates! (just in case you didn't get enough
on Valentine's Day) Members: $2 single; $4 family; and Non-members: $5 single;
$10 family. Attendees should park in the front of the building and enter at the
steeple. For more info, please contact Janet at: janet@...

MONTHLY POTLUCK
Saturday March 10, 6:30pm, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 61 East Rt 70,
Marlton NJ 08053. Instead of wearing green, be green and bring recyclables (list
coming soon). Members: $2 single; $4 family; and Non-members: $5 single; $10
family. Attendees should park in the front of the building and enter at the
steeple. For more info: janet@....

MEMBER APPRECIATION DINNER
Saturday April 14, Doors open at 6pm, dinner served promptly at 6:30pm. Prince
of Peace Lutheran Church, 61 East Rt 70, Marlton NJ 08053.
Menu: Soup, salad, entree, and mini-sundae
Guest speaker: Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian. Topic: Cooking for Family
and Friends: Lively Vegan Cuisine That's Easy and Delicious
Description: Based on her radio show and new cookbook, she speaks on how to cook
delicious vegan meals when serving non-vegetarian family and friends by focusing
on traditional American style foods such as:  Lasagna, Meatless-Loaf, Stuffed
Peppers, Chocolate Desserts and more. She talks  about the basics of vegan meal
planning for daily, weekend and party menus, from an elegant first course to
rich desserts! A fun and lively lecture that entertains and educates. It's
Jazzy-licious! She will also do a book signing.
Music: TBA
Bake Sale to benefit Have-A-Heart Guinea Pig Rescue
Members: ONLY $5; Non-members: $12. $1 rebate at the door if you bring a
donation of pet food or supplies.
Alternate payment: send a check to: VSSJ, PO Box 51, Mt Laurel, NJ 08054.
Attendees should park in the front of the building and enter at the steeple. For
more info: janet@...

VOLUNTEER DAY at THE COW SANCTUARY
Sunday, June 10, 10am, Shiloh, NJ. Help remove an old fence to make the area
safer for the resident cows. Food will be provided.  Bring work gloves. To RSVP
or for more information, please contact Carol at:  carolyngithens@...

For all VSSJ potlucks: Each individual in your party (with the exception of
children under 12) brings a vegetarian* dish to share that will feed at least 6
people (vegan** dishes preferred so that all types of vegetarians may enjoy the
food), along with the recipe or a list of ingredients. Please bring your own
plate, cup, and utensils if possible (we will have extra place settings) to
promote recycling. Beverages are provided.
* Vegetarian = No Meat, Fish, or Gelatin.
** Vegan = No Meat, Fish, Dairy, Eggs, Gelatin, or Honey.
Please check your e-mail on the day of the event for the possibility of
cancellation. If you're not on our Yahoo e-mail list, please click on the
"Mailing List" link on the left to add your name.
Contact Myrna at 1-877-WWW-VSSJ (877-999-8775) for additional
information,directions, or to volunteer.


VEGAN DRINKS
Date, Time, Location TBD

CASINO AFTERNOON
Date, Time TBD (possibly Sat. 5/19 or Sun. 5/20)
Bensalem, PA

Additional VOLUNTEER, TABLING, and OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
Date, Time, Location TBD

RESTAURANT TRIPS and SUMMER POTLUCK PICNIC
Date, Time, Location TBD

Additional POTLUCK DINNERS
Date, Time, Location TBD (possibly Sat. 2/18, Sat. 5/12, and more)



EVENTS HOSTED BY OTHER GROUPS:

Dinners hosted by the AMERICAN VEGAN SOCIETY
at Carême's, Academy of Culinary Arts, Atlantic Cape Community College (on Rt.
322), 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing NJ 08330
(Carême's is by the on-campus bus stop,in Bldg M. )www.atlantic.edu
Under the direction of their Chef Educator, Culinary Arts students will prepare
and serve:

Valentines Dinner Buffet
Tuesday February 14 2012, Reserve by February 6.
Book signing: Dating Vegans by Anne Dinshah

Spring Celebration Dinner
Monday March 26 2012, Reserve by March 18.

Menus will be posted at www.americanvegan.org. Dinners begin at 6:30 pm.
Kitchens & Greenhouse Tour: 5:45 pm. Supporter $50, Adult: $30, Student/Low
Income: $20. Pay by mail, phone, or fax; by cash, check, or credit card.
American Vegan Society, PO Box 369, Malaga NJ 08328
Phone: 856-694-2887, Fax 856-694-2288, www.americanvegan.org



CJVG (Central Jersey Vegetarian Group) ANNUAL SPRING POTLUCK DINNER
Saturday March 31, 5 PM, Hillsborough Presbyterian Church (770 Route 206,
Hillsborough). For each person in your party, bring a vegetarian potluck dish to
serve at least 6 people.  Please bring an ingredient list.  Bring your own place
setting (plate, fork, cup, etc.) so that we can reduce using disposables.  Vegan
is preferred to serve as many as possible.  Bring something you want to recycle
for our raffle (must be in excellent condition). To help cover hall rental: $3
CJVG members, $5 non-members. RSVP to CJVG by March 30th at:  908-281-6388 or
info@...



AMERICAN VEGAN SOCIETY (AVS) ANNUAL MEETING and
GARDEN PARTY PICNIC LUNCH
Sunday May 27, 12:00 Noon, AVS HQ, 56 Dinshah Ln, Malaga NJ 08328
Ph: 856-694-2887, Fax: 856-694-2288.
Speakers:
Will Tuttle:  Time to Wake Up:  Our Cultural Crisis and the Vegan Solution.  He
is author of World Peace Diet, Educator, Pianist and Composer.
Victoria Moran:  Main Street Vegan:  Making Miracles in the Real World.  She is
author of Creating a Charmed Life, and Compassion:  The Ultimate Ethic, Speaker
and Lifestyle Coach.
Details TBA - watch http://americanvegan.org. For more info, contact Freya at:
856-694-2887, Fax: 856-694-2288.



CJVG (Central Jersey Vegetarian Group) ANNUAL POTLUCK PICNIC
Saturday June 23, 2pm, NEW LOCATION:  Duke Island Park (Jaycee Grove Lot C),
Franklin Township (Somerset). For each person in your party, bring a dish that
serves at least 6 people, with an ingredient list and your place setting (plate,
fork, cup, etc.).  Vegan is preferred.  CJVG provides beverages, burgers and
franks.  Bring lawn chairs and outdoor games.  Rain date 7/21. RSVP to CJVG at: 
908-281-6388 or info@...

-----Original Message-----
From: The Vegetarian Resource Group <vrg@...>
To: vrg <vrg@...>
Sent: Tue, Jan 24, 2012 12:44 pm
Subject: PRESS RELEASE: Spice up this Valentine's Day with some special vegan
treats!


For Immediate Release January 20, 2012
Contacts: John Cunningham; (410) 366-8343; vrg@...
or Sonja Helman (410) 366-8343


Spice up this Valentine's Day with some special vegan treats!

Valentine's Day evokes thoughts of something unusual and exotic. Food with spice
and decadent chocolate, represents the holiday of love.

For tips on throwing a party whether it be for two or ten check out Vegans Know
How to Party by Nancy Berkoff. She gives great party advice, sample menus, and
recipes from drinks to desserts and everything in between.

Some entree recipes that follow the standards of unusual include a "Spicy
Mandarin Chickpea" recipe from Conveniently Vegan and a "Sweet Indian Rice with
Carrots and Dates" from Vegan Meals for One or Two. These recipes are not only
exotic with spices and unique ingredients but are also quick and easy.

No other dessert better represents Valentine's Day than chocolate cake. In the
book Vegans Know How to Party the recipe for "Moist Chocolate Cake" is a winner.
To keep the decadence flowing finish off this chocolate cake with a "Vegan
Caramel Sauce" from Vegans Know How to Party. And for those non-chocolate lovers
or those short on time use the vegan caramel sauce recipe and a "Cream Cheese
Spread with Fruit" recipe from the same book to turn up the romance. How do you
go about pushing the love level into overdrive? Use these sauce and spread
recipes as dips for fresh fruit and you and your significant other can practice
the art of love by feeding each other. So whether you have plenty of time or are
short on time and whether you are cooking for two or six, spice up this
Valentine's Day with some special vegan treats!

SPICY MANDARIN CHICKPEAS
Serves 4
From Conveniently Vegan
By Debra Wasserman

Ingredients:
Two 19-ounce cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Two 10.5-ounce cans mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup strawberry jam
2 Tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne

Method of Preparation:
Heat all ingredients in a medium sized pot over medium heat for 10 minutes.
Serve warm.


SWEET INDIAN RICE WITH CARROTS AND DATES
Serves 2
From Vegan Meals for One or Two
By Chef Nancy Berkoff, RD

Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons vegan margarine
1 cup matchstick cut peeled carrots
2 Tablespoons chopped dates
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
3/4 cup uncooked white or basmati rice

Method of Preparation:
Melt margarine in a large pot. Add carrots and dates; cook and stir until
carrots are soft, approximately 5 minutes. Add broth and spices, stir, and bring
to a quick boil. Reduce heat and simmer until rice is cooked and all the liquid
is absorbed, approximately 20 minutes.


MOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE
Make one 9- x 13-inch pan (8 large servings) or 24 cupcakes
From Vegans Know How to Party
By Chef Nancy Berkoff, RD

Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar (use your favorite vegan variety)
2 Tablespoons baking soda
1 Tablespoon salt
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
2 Tablespoons white vinegar
2 cups water
Vegetable oil spray

Method of Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350. Mix the dry ingredients in one bowl and then add the wet
ones, and mix until smooth and well combined. Spray pans and pour into a 9- x
13-inch pan or 24 cupcake tins. Bake at 350 for approximately 20-25 minutes
(cupcakes) or 50 minutes (9- x 13-inch pan). Test with a toothpick to make sure
center is baked. Cool cake and ice with your favorite frosting.


VEGAN CARAMEL SAUCE
Makes 1 1/2 cups
From Vegans Know How to Party
By Chef Nancy Berkoff, RD

Ingredients:
1/4 cup soy or rice milk
3/4 cup sugar (Use your favorite vegan variety)
1/3 cup maple syrup or brown rice syrup
1 Tablespoon water
1 Tablespoon arrowroot
2 Tablespoons vegan margarine
1 Tablespoon vanilla


Method of Preparation:
Place the milk, sugar, and maple in a small saucepan and whisk well to
combine. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes, while whisking occasionally.
In a small bowl, whisk together the water and arrowroot, and then whisk the
mixture into the saucepan. Cook the mixture, while whisking constantly an
additional 2-3 minutes or until it thickens. Remove the saucepan from the heat
and whisk in the remaining ingredients. Serve warm as a topping for cakes,
desserts, non-dairy frozen desserts or as a dipping sauce for fruit. Store in an
airtight container in the refrigerator, and reheat as needed.


CREAM CHEESE SPREAD WITH FRUIT
Serves 8-10
From Vegans Know How to Party
By Chef Nancy Berkoff, RD

Ingredients:
1 cup vegan cream cheese
1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
1/2 cup fruit preserves
1/4 cup fresh fruit

Method of Preparation:
Place cream cheese in a medium-size bowl. If necessary whisk with a fork to
soften.  Add remaining ingredients, except fresh fruit, and mix well to combine.
Place in a bowl and serve as a fruit dip or spread on a cooled cake, muffins, or
cupcakes.

Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl. Vegans are vegetarians who also
don't use other animal products such as dairy or eggs. The Vegetarian Resource
Group is a non-profit which educates the public about vegetarian and vegan
diets. It publishes Vegetarian Journal and the book Vegans Know How to Party,
offers two $5,000 college scholarships to high school seniors who have promoted
vegetarianism, maintains a national restaurant guide at
[http://www.vrg.org/restaurant/index.php ], and sponsors an e-mail list for
parents of vegetarians [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vrgparents/ ]. For more
information, call (410) 366-8343; e-mail vrg@..., write to VRG, P.O. Box
1463, Baltimore, MD 21203; or visit  [ http://www.vrg.org ]. Books are available
at [ http://www.vrg.org/catalog/ ]

For poll information about those the number of vegetarians, see
[ http://www.vrg.org/nutshell/faq.htm#poll ]

If you no longer wish to receive email press releases from The Vegetarian
Resource group, please send an email to vrg@... requesting that you be
removed from the email press list.

Please support our outreach and assistance to others!
Join VRG: http://www.vrg.org/journal/subscribe.htm
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The Vegetarian Resource Group / Vegetarian Journal
P.O. Box 1463 / Baltimore MD 21203 US
(410) 366-8343
The VRG is an educational non-profit group providing
information on vegetarianism & veganism.

(Please forward to friends and post to lists.)



Make your reservations now!

Under direction of Academy faculty, Culinary Arts students are preparing for



CAREME'S VALENTINES BUFFET DINNER (in Mays Landing NJ)

Hosted by the American Vegan Society (AVS), February 14 2012 at 6:30 pm.

The public is welcome.



Starters

Hummus with Whole Wheat Flatbreads

Squash Soup, with Roasted Fennel, Toasted Pecans

Beet Onion Salad with Mint

Roasted Grape Tomatoes, Corn, Olive Oil, Basil, Sea Salt

Arugula Salad, Spiced Pumpkin Seeds, Meyer Lemon Dressing

Fennel Salad with Avocado and Red Grapefruit

Quinoa Tabouli

Sea Vegetable Salad with Dried Cherries and Miso Dressing



Mains

Grape Leaves Stuffed with Pine Nuts and Spiced Rice

Garlic Potatoes, Green Beans and Cauliflower

Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and White Beans

Millet with Red Beans and Kale

Sweet Potatoes Cakes with Portobello, Roasted Peppers, Dandelion Greens and
Cashew Sauce



Desserts

Lemon-Caramel and Kiwi Napoleon with Mango Sauce

Pine Nut Anise Cookies

Shortcake with Winter Fruit Compote

Pumpkin Cake with Chocolate Hazelnut Ganache and Cinnamon Coffee Sauce



Coffee, Tea, Decaffeinated, Assorted Beverages



Your gratuities help fund scholarships for Academy students and are greatly
appreciated.



Academy of Culinary Arts, Atlantic Cape Community College

5100 Black Horse Pike, M208 Mays Landing , NJ 08330

Phone: 609-343-4940 Web: www.atlantic.edu/aca/caremes.htm



Make reservations with AVS by February 6 or phone for seating availability

Adult: $30, Student/Low Income: $20, Supporter $50.

Pay by mail, phone, or fax; by cash, check, or credit card.

American Vegan Society PO Box 369 , Malaga NJ 08328

Phone: 856-694-2887 Fax 856-694-2288



Also featuring Book signing of Dating Vegans by Anne Dinshah

Before dinner: kitchens and greenhouse tours, sculpture exhibit

Dinner music by Dylan Martello (acoustic guitar).

See www.americanvegan.org





American Vegan Society

56 Dinshah Ln
PO Box 369
Malaga NJ 08328
Ph: 856-694-2887
Fx: 856-694-2288
www.americanvegan.org

For Immediate Release:

Eat with your heart this Valentine's Day at Wildflower earthly vegan fare, The
Arts District's own Vegan Cafe!

Join us for a very special 5 course reservation-only candle lit dinner,
including appetizers, soup, salad, lasagna, garlic bread, dessert, and a
take-home box of artisan chocolates!  Cost is $35 per person, or $60 per couple.
Space is limited, so call today to guarantee your sweetie a night they will
love!

Wildflower earthly vegan fare
501 North High Street
Village on High
Millville, NJ 08332

MONTHLY POTLUCK
Saturday February 18, 6:30pm, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 61 East Rt 70,
Marlton NJ 08053. Sample vegan chocolates!(just in case you didn't get enough on
Valentine's Day) Members: $2 single; $4 family; and Non-members: $5 single; $10
family. Attendees should park in the front of the building and enter at the
steeple. For more info, please contact Janet at: janet@...

Forwarded message:

Vegetarian Pre-Passover Event Planned in Voorhees, NJ

Our non-profit is planning a how-to evening for vegetarians and vegans about the
upcoming Passover holiday.

The program is called "Where's the Shankbone? A Vegetarian Seder"  and will be
held on Thursday evening, March 15 at 7 p.m. in the Voorhees Town Center, (aka
the Echelon Mall).

For more information on the event and other happenings at our Passover Prep
Festival, please visit our website at www.djesnj.org<http://www.djesnj.org and
click on Passover Prep.

Thank you,
Penina Hoffnung

F. Penina Hoffnung
F. Penina Hoffnung
Director
Department of Jewish Education & Continuity
Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey
1301 Springdale Road
Suite 200
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
856-673-2508
visit us at www.jewishsouthjersey.org

The Jewish Federation of Southern NJ cares for those in need, enhances Jewish
life and ensures the continuity of a vibrant Jewish community locally, in Israel
and around the world.

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www.wayfarefoods.com

Delicious Vegan Puddings, Cheese & Dips, Sour Cream, and Bacon Bits

Hi Folks -

I was shopping at Natural Health in Clementon, NJ, a couple of weeks ago and I
saw a container of Wayfare Butterscotch Pudding. I had never seen that brand
before, so I bought some. It was delicious. I went online and found the Wayfare
web page and got really excited. I went back to Natural Health to see if they
had any other pudding flavors or the cheese spreads or dips and they had vanilla
& chocolate puddings. They said they had carried the cheeses but the products
hadn't sold well so they stopped carrying them. I bought the chocolate & vanilla
puddings and they were as good as the butterscotch.

The Wayfare web page said that Wegmans in Cherry Hill & Mt. Laurel and Whole
Foods in Marlton carried the products, but none of the stores had ever heard of
the company.

I got in touch with the people at Wayfare and here's the message I got. I called
and I'm having some of the cheeses and the sour cream sent to my house. I also
found the Pig Out bacon bits on Amazon and they arrived today. Great flavor!

Anyway, I wanted you to know about this company and their products. Delicious,
vegan, gluten free. Spread the word.

http://wayfarefoods .com/

THE WORLD'S BEST DAIRY-FREE!

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www.wayfarefoods. com

Delicious Vegan Puddings, Cheese & Dips, Sour Cream, and Bacon Bits

Hi SHARE Folks -

I was shopping at Natural Health in Clementon, NJ, a couple of weeks ago and I
saw a container of Wayfare Butterscotch Pudding. I had never seen that brand
before, so I bought some. It was delicious. I went online and found the Wayfare
web page and got really excited. I went back to Natural Health to see if they
had any other pudding flavors or the cheese spreads or dips and they had vanilla
& chocolate puddings. They said they had carried the cheeses but the products
hadn't sold well so they stopped carrying them. I bought the chocolate & vanilla
puddings and they were as good as the butterscotch.

The Wayfare web page said that Wegmans in Cherry Hill & Mt. Laurel and Whole
Foods in Marlton carried the products, but none of the stores had ever heard of
the company.

I got in touch with the people at Wayfare and here's the message I got. I called
and I'm having some of the cheeses and the sour cream sent to my house. I also
found the Pig Out bacon bits on Amazon and they arrived today. Great flavor!

Anyway, I wanted you to know about this company and their products. Delicious,
vegan, gluten free. Spread the word.

http://wayfarefoods .com/

THE WORLD'S BEST DAIRY-FREE!

WayFare's dairy-free cheese, pudding, sour cream, and other dairy-free options
are carefully crafted using 100% natural whole grain oats, delivering remarkable
health benefits in something that tastes impossibly delicious. Learn more about
the WayFare family...

PRODUCTS

Introducing WayFare's Newest Line - Pig Out!

These whole-grain bacony bits will have you craving salads at every meal...or
anything else you can sprinkle a little smoky goodness on! Salas, soups,
sandwiches, potatoes...take them all to the next level of taste and nutrtition
with Pig Out!

While WayFare's "We Can't Say It's" line of non-dairy foods is the first you
will find in the marketplace, we have developed numerous others that we think
you will be equally excited about. WayFare promises to work diligently to bring
these products to your store as quickly as possible. Until then, however, we
hope that you will enjoy all of the real dairy taste with the benefits of
non-dairy, made from whole grain oatmeal and other healthy ingredients.

WayFare non-dairy cheese, pudding and sour cream products are certified
gluten-free by the Gluten Intolerance Group.

We Can't Say It's Cheese
Cheddar-Style Spread
Hickory-Smoked Cheddar-Style Spread
Mexi Cheddar-Style Dip

We Can't Say It's Sour Cream

WayFare Pudding
Chocolate
Butterscotch
Vanilla

Upcoming Events


MONTHLY POTLUCK, BOOK PRESENTATION AND SIGNING
Saturday March 10, 6:30 pm,. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 61 East Rt 70,
Marlton NJ 08053. Instead of wearing green, be green and bring recyclables (cell
phones, corks, and more - complete list coming soon). Dating Vegans presentation
and book signing by author Anne Dinshah. VSSJ potluck guidelines: Members: $2
single; $4 family; and Non-members: $5 single; $10 family. Attendees should park
in the front of the building and enter at the steeple. For more info, please
contact Janet at: janet@....

MEMBER APPRECIATION DINNER
Saturday April 14, Doors open at 6pm, dinner served promptly at 6:30pm. Prince
of Peace Lutheran Church, 61 East Rt 70, Marlton NJ 08053. Menu: Soup, salad,
entree, and mini-sundae. Guest speaker: Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian.
Topic: Cooking for Family
and Friends: Lively Vegan Cuisine That's Easy and Delicious.
Based on her radio show and new cookbook, Laura speaks on how to cook delicious
vegan meals when serving non-vegetarian family and friends by focusing on
traditional American style foods such as: lasagna, meatless-loaf, stuffed
peppers, chocolate desserts and more. She talks about the basics of vegan meal
planning for daily, weekend and party menus, from an elegant first course to
rich desserts! A fun and lively lecture that entertains and educates. It's
Jazzy-licious! She will also do a book signing. Music: TBA. Bake Sale to benefit
Have-A-Heart Guinea Pig Rescue. Members: ONLY $5; Non-members: $12. $1 rebate at
the door if you bring a donation of pet food or supplies.
Alternate payment: send a check to: VSSJ, PO Box 51, Mt Laurel, NJ 08054.
Attendees should park in the front of the building and enter at the steeple. For
more info: janet@....

VSSJ/CJVG DINNER at KAYA'S KITCHEN
Saturday May 5, 5pm, 1000 Main St, Belmar NJ 07719.
Join VSSJ and the Central Jersey Vegetarian Group (CJVG) for a trip to this
shore favorite - an all-vegetarian restaurant with eclectic cuisine. RSVP by 5/3
to CJVG: 908-281-6388, or to VSSJ: veg@....

VSSJ CASINO AFTERNOON
Saturday, May 19, 4-7pm, Casino School, 1080 N. Delaware Ave, 5th floor, Suite
510, Philadelphia, PA. (Parking available at Sugar House Casino lot across the
street.) Learn how to play blackjack, roulette, craps, and poker! A day of fun,
great food and surprises. Win a prize in the final tournament! Bring your
friends. Large assortment of vegan snacks, organic soda, gluten-free beer,
organic wine, pomegranate juice, and vodka punch. Win a prize in the final
tournament! Register by May 10 and receive a $10 discount! Catered especially
for VSSJ at a special price! Event is a $59 value - Members only $35,
Non-members $45.

VSSJ/CJVG DINNER at MYILAI MASALA
Saturday June 3, 1pm, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd, Hamilton 08619. Join VSSJ and the
Central Jersey Vegetarian Group (CJVG) for a trip to this vegetarian Indian
restaurant with vegan options. RSVP by 6/1 to CJVG: 908-281-6388, or to VSSJ:
veg@....

VOLUNTEER DAY at THE COW SANCTUARY
Sunday, June 10, 10am, Shiloh, NJ. Help remove an old fence to make the area
safer for the resident cows. Food will be provided. Bring work gloves. To RSVP
or for more information, please contact Carol at: carolyngithens@...

CJVG ANNUAL POTLUCK PICNIC
Saturday June 23, 2pm, NEW LOCATION:  Duke Island Park (Jaycee Grove Lot C),
Franklin Township (Somerset). For each person in your party, bring a dish that
serves at least 6 people, with an ingredient list and your place setting (plate,
fork, cup, etc.). Vegan is referred.  CJVG provides beverages, burgers and
franks.  Bring lawn chairs and outdoor games.  Rain date 7/21. RSVP to CJVG at: 
908-281-6388 or info@....


For all VSSJ potlucks: Each individual in your party (with the exception of
children under 12) brings a vegetarian* dish to share that will feed at least 6
people (vegan** dishes preferred so that all types of vegetarians may enjoy the
food), along with the recipe or a list of ingredients. Please bring your own
plate, cup, and utensils if possible (we will have extra place settings) to
promote recycling. Beverages are provided.
* Vegetarian = No Meat, Fish, or Gelatin.
** Vegan = No Meat, Fish, Dairy, Eggs, Gelatin, or Honey.
Please check your e-mail on the day of the event for the possibility of
cancellation. If you're not on our Yahoo e-mail list, please click on the
"Mailing List" link on the left to add your name. Contact Myrna at
1-877-WWW-VSSJ (877-999-8775) for additional information, directions, or to
volunteer.


VEGAN DRINKS
Date, Time, Location TBD

Additional VOLUNTEER, TABLING, and OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
Date, Time, Location TBD

RESTAURANT TRIPS and SUMMER POTLUCK PICNIC
Date, Time, Location TBD

Additional POTLUCK DINNERS
Date, Time, Location TBD (possibly Sat. 5/12, and more)



EVENTS HOSTED BY OTHER GROUPS

DJE PASSOVER PREP ACADEMY "Where's the Shankbone?  A Vegetarian Seder"
Thursday, March 15, 7pm, Voorhees Town Center (aka Echelon Mall).
The non-profit Department of Jewish Education & Continuity, Jewish Federation of
Southern New Jersey is planning a how-to evening for vegetarians and vegans
about the upcoming Passover holiday. For more information on the event and other
happenings at the Passover Prep Festival, please visit their website at
www.djesnj.org and click on Passover Prep.

Dinner hosted by the AMERICAN VEGAN SOCIETY at Carême's, Academy of Culinary
Arts, Atlantic Cape Community College (on Rt. 322), 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays
Landing NJ 08330. (Carême's is by the on-campus bus stop,in Bldg M.
)www.atlantic.edu. Under the direction of their Chef Educator, Culinary Arts
students will prepare and serve:
Spring Celebration Dinner
Monday March 26 2012, Reserve by March 18.
Menu will be posted at www.americanvegan.org. Dinners begin at 6:30 pm. Kitchens
& Greenhouse Tour: 5:45 pm. Supporter $50, Adult: $30, Student/Low Income: $20.
Pay by mail, phone, or fax; by cash, check, or credit card. American Vegan
Society, PO Box 369, Malaga NJ 08328
Phone: 856-694-2887, Fax 856-694-2288, www.americanvegan.org

CJVG (Central Jersey Vegetarian Group) ANNUAL SPRING POTLUCK DINNER
Saturday March 31, 5 PM, Hillsborough Presbyterian Church (770 Route 206,
Hillsborough). For each person in your party, bring a vegetarian potluck dish to
serve at least 6 people. Please bring an ingredient list. Bring your own place
setting (plate, fork, cup, etc.) so that we can reduce using disposables. Vegan
is preferred to serve as many as possible. Bring something you want to recycle
for our raffle (must be in excellent condition). To help cover hall rental: $3
CJVG members, $5 non-members. RSVP to CJVG by March 30th at: 908-281-6388 or
info@....

AMERICAN VEGAN SOCIETY (AVS) ANNUAL MEETING and GARDEN PARTY PICNIC LUNCH Sunday
May 27, 12:00 Noon, AVS HQ, 56 Dinshah Ln, Malaga NJ 08328. Ph: 856-694-2887,
Fax: 856-694-2288. Speakers: Will Tuttle: Time to Wake Up: Our Cultural Crisis
and the Vegan Solution. He is author of World Peace Diet, Educator, Pianist and
Composer. Victoria Moran: Main Street Vegan: Making Miracles in the Real World.
She is author of Creating a Charmed Life, and Compassion: The Ultimate Ethic,
Speaker and Lifestyle Coach. Details TBA - watch http://americanvegan.org. For
more info, contact Freya at: 856-694-2887, Fax: 856-694-2288.

CJVG (Central Jersey Vegetarian Group) ANNUAL POTLUCK PICNIC
Saturday June 23, 2pm, NEW LOCATION: Duke Island Park (Jaycee Grove Lot
C)Franklin Township (Somerset). For each person in your party, bring a dish that
serves at least 6 people, with an ingredient list and your place setting (plate,
fork, cup, etc.). Vegan is preferred. CJVG provides beverages, burgers and
franks. Bring lawn chairs and outdoor games. Rain date 7/21. RSVP to CJVG at:
908-281-6388 or info@...

Integrative Health Conference 2012
The Human-Animal Bond and Its Impact on Health

Keynote: Friday, March 30, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.,
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall
Conference: Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.,
Earl F. Sykes Student Union, West Chester University, West Chester, PA

Come join us for the 13th Integrative Health Conference.  This year's conference
theme is The Human-Animal Bond and Its Impact on Health.  Friday evening
includes an exciting keynote address by Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of the
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). Saturday morning offers two
sessions: general audience and professional with continuing education credits.
CME's will be offered and approval is pending for contact hours for nurses and
other health/education providers. For more information regarding the conference,
go to www.wcupa.edu/integrativehealthconference or contact Cheryl Faust at
610-436-6931 or cfaust@.... Order tickets at:
http://wcuconferenceservices.ticketleap.com/the-human-animal-bond-and-its-impact\
-on-health/

T. Colin Campbell, PhD Lecture

Date: Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Time: 7:30 pm

Venue: Irvine Auditorium
University of Pennsylvania's campus

Address: Northwest corner of 34th & Spruce Streets
Philadelphia 19104

Dr. Campbell is Cornell University's Jacob Gould Schurman Professor Emeritus of
Nutritional Biochemistry. He is the world's foremost authority on nutrition's
role in the genesis and reversal of cancer, diabetes and other chronic diseases.
He has authored over 300 peer-reviewed articles as well as the best-selling
book, The China Study (2005). He served as one of four principal investigators
of the world's most comprehensive human nutrition study, The
Cornell-Oxford-China Project, which ran for 20 years and was called by the NY
Times the "grand prix of epidemiology". He has appeared on numerous television
and radio shows and has been the subject of several movies, including Forks Over
Knives.

Visit www.beatcancer.org for more details.

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Vegan house, room available - Ridgewood, NJ

Hey yall,
Hope this finds everyone GREAT.. Just putting out the info in search
of a GREAT roommate for this beautiful home. I am reaching out for your help in
sharing with people you think would be great here as I am committed to finding a
truly great person to share this really
beautiful place. Having the home Vegan is very important to us but it
is not a necessity that the person IS Vegan just as long as the
house/kitchen is used with respect to that. Thank you very much for your help.
Love and peace in your days
Ray

** VEGAN ROOM AVAILABLE In Ridgewood **
Beautiful 3 BR, 2.5 bath home located in Ridgewood in an amazing
setting that is only 15 min car/ 35 min bus/train outside NYC. Gorgeous brook
runs behind the house in a very tranquil wooded setting host to deer, fox,
red-tailed hawks, turtles, trout, falcons, beavers, chipmunks, etc.. Total
peace. Behind the home is the end of a trail that connects 15 miles of
continuous parks full of rivers, ponds, bike trails, tennis/basketball/hockey
courts, etc..

- Big furnished Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
- Separate bathroom from Master Bedroom
- Central heat/air
- High Speed Internet/ Cable
- Washer/Dryer
- Big deck facing the river ... GREAT for Yoga
- Beautiful landscaping, lots of fresh herbs and veggies
- Very well kept/clean environmentally friendly home
- Lots of parking
- Community pool
- Close to shopping
- Some room furnishings available

We are looking for a responsible, easy going, clean, non smoker who
is environmentally conscious and happy to be at home in a vegan
kitchen. This is a great space in search of a great roommate for $850. Just an
amazing space and lots of peace!! VERY special space. Pics avail.
Please email (prefered) at: rippo6@... and please leave a
contact number or call 201-447-3274.

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http://www.app. com/article/ 20120220/ GETPUBLISHED/ 202200302/ Author-Carol-
J-Adams-to- Discuss-Vegetari anism-Feminism- at-GCU


Author-Carol- J-Adams-to- Discuss-Vegetari anism-Feminism- at-GCU

NJ - Author Carol J. Adams to Discuss Vegetarianism & Feminism at GCU

  Adams to Discuss Bestselling Book The Sexual Politics of Meat

Lakewood, N.J., Feb. 14, 2012
Explore the world of veganism with author Carol J. Adams, who will discuss her
bestselling 1990 book The Sexual Politics of Meat: A Feminist-Vegetarian
Critical Theory and give a challenging presentation on Monday, February 27, at
6:30 p.m. at Georgian Court University's Little Theatre on the Lakewood campus.
Admission is free, but reservations are required by calling 732.987.2263 or
e-mailing specialevents@ georgian. edu.

The Sexual Politics of Meat explores a relationship between patriarchal values
and meat eating by interweaving the insights of feminism, vegetarianism, animal
defense and literacy theory. When the book first appeared in 1990, Library
Journal called it an important and provocative work and predicted it would
inspire and engage readers across the political spectrum. The book was hailed by
CHOICE as a bible for feminist and progressive animal rights activists" and was
equally reviled by
conservative commentators.

Ms. Adams will discuss sexualized fragmentation, how animals are
feminized/sexualize d, and connect flesh eating and other forms of animal
oppression to prostitution and pornography. She will present images of women and
animals in contemporary popular culture and explore an eco-feminist analysis of
the interconnected oppressions of sexism, racism, and species-ism that permeates
popular culture through images of race, gender, and species.

Ms. Adams has been an activist on antiviolence issues since the 1970s. After
receiving her Master of Divinity degree from Yale University Divinity School in
1976, she co-founded a hotline for battered women in Chautauqua County, New
York. During that time, she was the executive director of the Chautauqua County
Rural Ministry Inc., in Dunkirk, New York, an advocacy and service
not-for-profit agency addressing issues of poverty, racism, and sexism. She is
the author or editor of many other books on the topics of feminism,
vegetarianism, violence, women, and animals, including Speaking Up for Animals:
An Anthology of Womens Voices (2011), co-edited with Lisa Kemmerer, and How to
Eat Like a Vegetarian Even If You Never Want to Be One: More Than 250 Shortcuts,
Strategies, and Simple Solutions (2008), co-authored with Patti Breitman.

Founded in 1908 and sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, Georgian Court University
is a comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts core and a special
concern for women. A forward-thinking university that supports diversity and
academic excellence, Georgian Court serves more than 2,500 students of all
faiths and backgrounds in a residential Women's College and a coeducational
University College with undergraduate and graduate programs. Georgian Court's
main campus is located at 900 Lakewood Avenue, Lakewood, N.J., on the
picturesque former George Jay Gould estate, now named a National Historic
Landmark. Georgian Court also offers classes at its site at One Woodbridge
Center in Woodbridge, at Coastal Communiversity in Wall, and at Cumberland
County College in Vineland.

Three opportunities to meet Gene Baur in New Jersey

"Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food,"
a presentation by Gene Baur, Farm Sanctuary President and Co-Founder


Friday, March 9; 7 – 8:30 p.m.
At a private home in Ramsey, NJ
$10 in advance or $12 at the door; all proceeds go to Farm Sanctuary.
To pay in advance, for directions or for more information, call Karen at
201-934-6778.

Saturday, March 10 at 1-2:30 p.m.
Barnes and Noble, located at 395 Route 3, East Clifton, NJ, 07014.  This event
is free and open to the public.

Sunday, March 11; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
2012 conference of the Animal Welfare Federation of New Jersey at Rutgers
University, Busch Campus Center, 604 Bartholomew Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854.
Registration for the conference is required. Gene's book will be available for
purchase, and he will be on hand to sign copies at all three events! One hundred
percent of the author's proceeds from book sales go to Farm Sanctuary.

Gene looks forward to seeing you there!

Upcoming Events


MONTHLY POTLUCK, BOOK PRESENTATION AND SIGNING
Saturday March 10, 6:30 pm,. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 61 East Rt 70,
Marlton NJ 08053. Instead of wearing green, be green and bring recyclables (cell
phones, corks, and more - complete list coming soon). Dating Vegans presentation
and book signing by author Anne Dinshah. VSSJ potluck guidelines: Members: $2
single; $4 family; and Non-members: $5 single; $10 family. Attendees should park
in the front of the building and enter at the steeple. For more info, please
contact Janet at: janet@....

MEMBER APPRECIATION DINNER
Saturday April 14, Doors open at 6pm, dinner served promptly at 6:30pm. Prince
of Peace Lutheran Church, 61 East Rt 70, Marlton NJ 08053.
Menu: Soup, salad, entree, and mini-sundae.
Guest speaker: Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian.
Topic: Cooking for Family and Friends: Lively Vegan Cuisine That's Easy and
Delicious. Based on her radio show and new cookbook, Laura speaks on how to cook
delicious vegan meals when serving non-vegetarian family and friends by focusing
on traditional American style foods such as: lasagna, meatless-loaf, stuffed
peppers, chocolate desserts and more. She talks about the basics of vegan meal
planning for daily, weekend and party menus, from an elegant first course to
rich desserts! A fun and lively lecture that entertains and educates. It's
Jazzy-licious! She will also do a book signing.
Music: TBA.
Bake Sale to benefit Have-A-Heart Guinea Pig Rescue.
Members: ONLY $5; Non-members: $12. $1 rebate at the door if you bring a
donation of pet food or supplies. Alternate payment: send a check to: VSSJ, PO
Box 51, Mt Laurel, NJ 08054. Attendees should park in the front of the building
and enter at the steeple.
For more info: janet@....

VSSJ/CJVG DINNER at KAYA'S KITCHEN
Saturday May 5, 5pm, 1000 Main St, Belmar NJ 07719.
Join VSSJ and the Central Jersey Vegetarian Group (CJVG) for a trip to this
shore favorite - an all-vegetarian restaurant with eclectic cuisine. RSVP by 5/3
to CJVG: 908-281-6388, or to VSSJ: veg@....

VSSJ CASINO AFTERNOON
Saturday, May 19, 4-7pm, Casino School, 1080 N. Delaware Ave, 5th floor, Suite
510, Philadelphia, PA. (Parking available at Sugar House Casino lot across the
street.) Learn how to play blackjack, roulette, craps, and poker! A day of fun,
great food and surprises. Win a prize in the final tournament! Bring your
friends. Large assortment of vegan snacks, organic soda, gluten-free beer,
organic wine, pomegranate juice, and vodka punch. Win a prize in the final
tournament! Register by May 10 and receive a $10 discount! Catered especially
for VSSJ at a special price! Event is a $59 value - Members only $35,
Non-members $45.

VSSJ/CJVG DINNER at MYILAI MASALA
Saturday June 3, 1pm, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd, Hamilton 08619. Join VSSJ and the
Central Jersey Vegetarian Group (CJVG) for a trip to this vegetarian Indian
restaurant with vegan options. RSVP by 6/1 to CJVG: 908-281-6388, or to VSSJ:
veg@....

VOLUNTEER DAY at THE COW SANCTUARY
Sunday, June 10, 10am, Shiloh, NJ. Help remove an old fence to make the area
safer for the resident cows. Food will be provided. Bring work gloves. To RSVP
or for more information, please contact Carol at: carolyngithens@...

CJVG ANNUAL POTLUCK PICNIC
Saturday June 23, 2pm, NEW LOCATION: Duke Island Park (Jaycee Grove Lot C),
Franklin Township (Somerset). For each person in your party, bring a dish that
serves at least 6 people, with an ingredient list and your place setting (plate,
fork, cup, etc.). Vegan is referred. CJVG provides beverages, burgers and
franks. Bring lawn chairs and outdoor games. Rain date 7/21. RSVP to CJVG at:
908-281-6388 or info@....


For all VSSJ potlucks: Each individual in your party (with the exception of
children under 12) brings a vegetarian* dish to share that will feed at least 6
people (vegan** dishes preferred so that all types of vegetarians may enjoy the
food), along with the recipe or a list of ingredients. Please bring your own
plate, cup, and utensils if possible (we will have extra place settings) to
promote recycling. Beverages are provided.
* Vegetarian = No Meat, Fish, or Gelatin.
** Vegan = No Meat, Fish, Dairy, Eggs, Gelatin, or Honey.
Please check your e-mail on the day of the event for the possibility of
cancellation. If you're not on our Yahoo e-mail list, please click on the
"Mailing List" link on the left to add your name. Contact Myrna at
1-877-WWW-VSSJ (877-999-8775) for additional information, directions, or to
volunteer.


VEGAN DRINKS
Date, Time, Location TBD

Additional VOLUNTEER, TABLING, and OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
Date, Time, Location TBD

RESTAURANT TRIPS and SUMMER POTLUCK PICNIC
Date, Time, Location TBD

Additional POTLUCK DINNERS
Date, Time, Location TBD (possibly Sat. 5/12, and more)



EVENTS HOSTED BY OTHER GROUPS

DJE PASSOVER PREP ACADEMY "Where's the Shankbone? A Vegetarian Seder"
Thursday, March 15, 7pm, Voorhees Town Center (aka Echelon Mall).
The non-profit Department of Jewish Education & Continuity, Jewish Federation of
Southern New Jersey is planning a how-to evening for vegetarians and vegans
about the upcoming Passover holiday. For more information on the event and other
happenings at the Passover Prep Festival, please visit their website at
www.djesnj.org and click on Passover Prep.

Dinner hosted by the AMERICAN VEGAN SOCIETY at Carême's, Academy of Culinary
Arts, Atlantic Cape Community College (on Rt. 322), 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays
Landing NJ 08330. (Carême's is by the on-campus bus stop,in Bldg M.
)www.atlantic.edu. Under the direction of their Chef Educator, Culinary Arts
students will prepare and serve:
Spring Celebration Dinner
Monday March 26 2012, Reserve by March 18.
Menu will be posted at www.americanvegan.org. Dinners begin at 6:30 pm. Kitchens
& Greenhouse Tour: 5:45 pm. Supporter $50, Adult: $30, Student/Low Income: $20.
Pay by mail, phone, or fax; by cash, check, or credit card. American Vegan
Society, PO Box 369, Malaga NJ 08328
Phone: 856-694-2887, Fax 856-694-2288, www.americanvegan.org

CJVG (Central Jersey Vegetarian Group) ANNUAL SPRING POTLUCK DINNER
Saturday March 31, 5 PM, Hillsborough Presbyterian Church (770 Route 206,
Hillsborough). For each person in your party, bring a vegetarian potluck dish to
serve at least 6 people. Please bring an ingredient list. Bring your own place
setting (plate, fork, cup, etc.) so that we can reduce using disposables. Vegan
is preferred to serve as many as possible. Bring something you want to recycle
for our raffle (must be in excellent condition). To help cover hall rental: $3
CJVG members, $5 non-members. RSVP to CJVG by March 30th at: 908-281-6388 or
info@....

AMERICAN VEGAN SOCIETY (AVS) ANNUAL MEETING and GARDEN PARTY PICNIC LUNCH Sunday
May 27, 12:00 Noon, AVS HQ, 56 Dinshah Ln, Malaga NJ 08328. Ph: 856-694-2887,
Fax: 856-694-2288. Speakers: Will Tuttle: Time to Wake Up: Our Cultural Crisis
and the Vegan Solution. He is author of World Peace Diet, Educator, Pianist and
Composer. Victoria Moran: Main Street Vegan: Making Miracles in the Real World.
She is author of Creating a Charmed Life, and Compassion: The Ultimate Ethic,
Speaker and Lifestyle Coach. Details TBA - watch http://americanvegan.org. For
more info, contact Freya at: 856-694-2887, Fax: 856-694-2288.

CJVG (Central Jersey Vegetarian Group) ANNUAL POTLUCK PICNIC
Saturday June 23, 2pm, NEW LOCATION: Duke Island Park (Jaycee Grove Lot
C)Franklin Township (Somerset). For each person in your party, bring a dish that
serves at least 6 people, with an ingredient list and your place setting (plate,
fork, cup, etc.). Vegan is preferred. CJVG provides beverages, burgers and
franks. Bring lawn chairs and outdoor games. Rain date 7/21. RSVP to CJVG at:
908-281-6388 or info@...

Forwarded Message:

Vegan Fest is Back!
Weavers Way's Second Annual Vegan Fest
Sunday, March, 18, Noon to 4 p.m.
Weavers Way, 559 Carpenter Lane, Mt. Airy.

Join us for live music, grilled vegan food, and more, including product demos
and lots of samples from Leaping Bunny, raw foods and detox from Nwenna Kai, and
Vegetarian Starter Kits from PETA. There will also be samples from Raw
Revolution, Fresh Tofu, Field Roast, Kashi, Newman's Organics, Amy's, Daiy and
Bragg's, as well as Health/Beauty and Wellness Products from Fitbliss Organics,
Plantfusion, and Crazy Rumors. This was a great event last year and we look
forward to even more fun this time around. So put down that burger (unless it's
a veggie burger, of course), and come see how much fun meat-free can be.

http://weaversway.coop/

Reservations due now for our vegan gourmet
Spring Celebration Dinner, Monday March 26 2012,
6:30 pm at Careme's, Academy of Culinary Arts , Mays Landing NJ .
Culinary students prepare and serve the meal working under their chef educators.
Phone AVS at 856-694-2887 this weekend or by 10 am Monday 3/19/12.
See www.americanvegan.org

Note also:
AMERICAN VEGAN GARDEN PARTY, Sunday May 27 2012
at AVS HQ, Malaga NJ , noon to 6 pm . Speakers will be
Will Tuttle, World Peace Diet author, pianist and composer: Time to Wake Up
Victoria Moran, Main Street Vegan author and lifestyle coach: Making Miracles in
the Real World.
Emcee: Anne Dinshah, author Dating Vegans, rowing coach
Music by Adelante Trio. Outdoor lunch buffet.

FREE Presentation - Top Health Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet
Thursday, March 22, 7:00-8:30PM
Mainland Villas Condos - Clubhouse, 735 S. Main Rd., Vineland, NJ 08360
Presentation by Christine Scalfo

Pre-registration required.
Call 856-696-4234 to reserve your spot.

For more info:
http://cscalfoglover.fatcow.com/id100.html

MEMBER APPRECIATION DINNER
Saturday April 14, Doors open at 6pm, dinner served promptly at 6:30pm. Prince
of Peace Lutheran Church, 61 East Rt 70, Marlton NJ 08053. Menu: Soup, salad,
entree, and mini-sundae.
Guest speaker: Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian.
Topic: Cooking for Family and Friends: Lively Vegan Cuisine That's Easy and
Delicious. Based on her radio show and new cookbook, Laura speaks on how to cook
delicious vegan meals when serving non-vegetarian family and friends by focusing
on traditional American style foods such as: lasagna, meatless-loaf, stuffed
peppers, chocolate desserts and more. She talks about the basics of vegan meal
planning for daily, weekend and party menus, from an elegant first course to
rich desserts! A fun and lively lecture that entertains and educates. It's
Jazzy-licious! She will also do a book signing.
Music: Lou Giunta - Jazz, Standards and Pop.
Bake Sale to benefit Have-A-Heart Guinea Pig Rescue.
Members: ONLY $5; Non-members: $12. $1 rebate at the door if you bring a
donation of pet food or supplies. Alternate payment: send a check to: VSSJ, PO
Box 51, Mt Laurel, NJ 08054. Attendees should park in the front of the building
and enter at the steeple.
For more info: janet@....

VSSJ/CJVG DINNER at KAYA'S KITCHEN
Saturday May 5, 5pm, 1000 Main St, Belmar NJ 07719.
Join VSSJ and the Central Jersey Vegetarian Group (CJVG) for a trip to this
shore favorite - an all-vegetarian restaurant with eclectic cuisine. RSVP by 5/3
to CJVG: 908-281-6388, or to VSSJ: veg@....

VSSJ CASINO AFTERNOON
Saturday, May 19, 4-7pm, Casino School, 1080 N. Delaware Ave, 5th floor, Suite
510, Philadelphia, PA. (Parking available at Sugar House Casino lot across the
street.) Learn how to play blackjack, roulette, craps, and poker! A day of fun,
great food and surprises. Win a prize in the final tournament! Bring your
friends. Large assortment of vegan snacks, organic soda, gluten-free beer,
organic wine, pomegranate juice, and vodka punch. Win a prize in the final
tournament! Register by May 10 and receive a $10 discount! Catered especially
for VSSJ at a special price! Event is a $59 value - Members only $35,
Non-members $45.

VSSJ/CJVG DINNER at MYILAI MASALA
Saturday June 3, 1pm, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd, Hamilton 08619. Join VSSJ and the
Central Jersey Vegetarian Group (CJVG) for a trip to this vegetarian Indian
restaurant with vegan options. RSVP by 6/1 to CJVG: 908-281-6388, or to VSSJ:
veg@....

VOLUNTEER DAY at THE COW SANCTUARY
Sunday, June 10, 10am, Shiloh, NJ. Help remove an old fence to make the area
safer for the resident cows. Food will be provided. Bring work gloves. To RSVP
or for more information, please contact Carol at: carolyngithens@...

CJVG ANNUAL POTLUCK PICNIC
Saturday June 23, 2pm, NEW LOCATION: Duke Island Park (Jaycee Grove Lot C),
Franklin Township (Somerset). For each person in your party, bring a dish that
serves at least 6 people, with an ingredient list and your place setting (plate,
fork, cup, etc.). Vegan is referred. CJVG provides beverages, burgers and
franks. Bring lawn chairs and outdoor games. Rain date 7/21. RSVP to CJVG at:
908-281-6388 or info@....


For all VSSJ potlucks: Each individual in your party (with the exception of
children under 12) brings a vegetarian* dish to share that will feed at least 6
people (vegan** dishes preferred so that all types of vegetarians may enjoy the
food), along with the recipe or a list of ingredients. Please bring your own
plate, cup, and utensils if possible (we will have extra place settings) to
promote recycling. Beverages are provided.

* Vegetarian = No Meat, Fish, or Gelatin.
** Vegan = No Meat, Fish, Dairy, Eggs, Gelatin, or Honey.
Please check your e-mail on the day of the event for the possibility of
cancellation. If you're not on our Yahoo e-mail list, please click on the
"Mailing List" link on the left to add your name. Contact Myrna at
1-877-WWW-VSSJ (877-999-8775) for additional information, directions, or to
volunteer.


VEGAN DRINKS
Date, Time, Location TBD

Additional VOLUNTEER, TABLING, and OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
Date, Time, Location TBD

RESTAURANT TRIPS and SUMMER POTLUCK PICNIC
Date, Time, Location TBD

Additional POTLUCK DINNERS
Date, Time, Location TBD (possibly Sat. 5/12, and more)



EVENTS HOSTED BY OTHER GROUPS

CJVG (Central Jersey Vegetarian Group) ANNUAL SPRING POTLUCK DINNER
Saturday March 31, 5 PM, Hillsborough Presbyterian Church (770 Route 206,
Hillsborough). For each person in your party, bring a vegetarian potluck dish to
serve at least 6 people. Please bring an ingredient list. Bring your own place
setting (plate, fork, cup, etc.) so that we can reduce using disposables. Vegan
is preferred to serve as many as possible. Bring something you want to recycle
for our raffle (must be in excellent condition). To help cover hall rental: $3
CJVG members, $5 non-members. RSVP to CJVG by March 30th at: 908-281-6388 or
info@....

AMERICAN VEGAN SOCIETY (AVS) ANNUAL MEETING and GARDEN PARTY PICNIC LUNCH Sunday
May 27, 12:00 Noon, AVS HQ, 56 Dinshah Ln, Malaga NJ 08328. Ph: 856-694-2887,
Fax: 856-694-2288. Speakers: Will Tuttle: Time to Wake Up: Our Cultural Crisis
and the Vegan Solution. He is author of World Peace Diet, Educator, Pianist and
Composer. Victoria Moran: Main Street Vegan: Making Miracles in the Real World.
She is author of Creating a Charmed Life, and Compassion: The Ultimate Ethic,
Speaker and Lifestyle Coach. Details TBA - watch http://americanvegan.org. For
more info, contact Freya at: 856-694-2887, Fax: 856-694-2288.

CJVG (Central Jersey Vegetarian Group) ANNUAL POTLUCK PICNIC
Saturday June 23, 2pm, NEW LOCATION: Duke Island Park (Jaycee Grove Lot
C)Franklin Township (Somerset). For each person in your party, bring a dish that
serves at least 6 people, with an ingredient list and your place setting (plate,
fork, cup, etc.). Vegan is preferred. CJVG provides beverages, burgers and
franks. Bring lawn chairs and outdoor games. Rain date 7/21. RSVP to CJVG at:
908-281-6388 or info@...

Special Value for VSSJ Members - Only $5!
Reservations due by Monday, April 9.

Volunteers needed at 1pm to help prepare dinner and bake sale items, setup, etc.

MEMBER APPRECIATION DINNER
Saturday April 14, Doors open at 6pm, dinner served promptly at 6:30pm. Prince
of Peace Lutheran Church, 61 East Rt 70, Marlton NJ 08053.
Menu: Choice of Lentil or Minestrone Soup, Salad, Spinach Lasagna, and Mini
Sundae.
Guest speaker: Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian.
Topic: Cooking for Family and Friends: Lively Vegan Cuisine That's Easy and
Delicious. Based on her radio show and new cookbook, Laura speaks on how to cook
delicious vegan meals when serving non-vegetarian family and friends by focusing
on traditional American style foods such as: lasagna, meatless-loaf, stuffed
peppers, chocolate desserts and more. She talks about the basics of vegan meal
planning for daily, weekend and party menus, from an elegant first course to
rich desserts! A fun and lively lecture that entertains and educates. It's
Jazzy-licious! She will also do a book signing.
Music: Lou Giunta - Jazz, Standards and Pop.
Bake Sale to benefit Have-A-Heart Guinea Pig Rescue.
Members: ONLY $5; Non-members: $12. $1 rebate at the door if you bring a
donation of pet food or supplies. Alternate payment: send a check to: VSSJ, PO
Box 51, Mt Laurel, NJ 08054. Attendees should park in the front of the building
and enter at the steeple.
For more info: janet@....

Philadelphia Screening of the Film "Vegucated"

Sunday, April 22, 2012, 2:00 PM

The Rotunda
4014 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA

  Vegucated is a feature-length documentary that follows three meat and cheese
loving New Yorkers who agree to adopt a vegan diet for six weeks. There's Brian,
the bacon-loving bachelor who eats out all the time, Ellen, the single mom who
prefers comedy to cooking, and Tesla, the college student who avoids vegetables
and bans beans. They have no idea that so much more than steak is at stake and
that the fate of the world may fall on their plates. Lured with true tales of
weight lost and health regained, they begin to uncover hidden sides of animal
agriculture and soon start to wonder whether solutions offered in films like
Food, Inc.go far enough. Before long, they find themselves risking everything to
expose an industry they supported just weeks before.
But can their conviction carry them when times get tough? What about on family
vacations fraught with skeptical step-dads, carnivorous cousins, and breakfast
buffets?

Watch the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKzng1_byMY

In addition, free tasty vegan snacks will be available, and there will be local
animal rights groups with tables full of information on adopting a cruelty free
vegan life style.

Suggested donation for admission for already-vegans is $5.00 but FREE if you
bring a non-vegan!

Forwarded message - please reply to info@...

Earth Day talks on livestock's impact on the environment - 4/18 - Lincroft, NJ

April 18, 2012 Earth Day Event

Mike Hudak of the Sierra Club's National Grazing Team will speak on "Liberating
Western Wildlife from Scourge of Ranching."
  Doris Lin will also give a brief presentation on "How Animal Agriculture
Destroys the Environment. "

Co-Sponsored by Animal Protection League of NJ, NJ Chapter of the Sierra Club,
Transition Red Bank.
  This event is FREE and open to the public! Light vegan refreshments will be
served.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012
  7:00pm
  Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County
  1475 West Front Street
  Lincroft, NJ 07738
  Directions: http://www.uucmc. org/uucmc/ contact-us/ directions- to-uucmc. html

RSVPs appreciated but not necessary: info@... or 732-446-6808

Mike Explains:

The grazing of domestic livestock has arguably been the most destructive land
use the world has seen. Already two millennia ago, large regions of the Middle
and Near East, and other lands encircling the Mediterranean Sea had been
desertified by grazing. In the 17th century, Spaniards brought livestock to the
New World, and in the mid 19th century, western cattle barons began big-time
ranching to satisfy British and bi-coastal desire for beef. As a result, today's
western lands, amounting to hundreds of millions of acres, have had their plant
productivity greatly reduced. That loss of forage and cover has led to
population declines for hundreds of species of free-living animals, many now on
the federal threatened and endangered lists. Adding insult to injury, American
taxpayers are forced to annually subsidize the federal grazing program by at
least $450 million.

The only good news is that because much of these western lands are under federal
control, all Americans, through their elected officials, can have a say in how
they're managed.

In this presentation, I'll survey the environmental damage inflicted by ranching
across the American West. Then we'll examine the social and political contexts
within which we must mount any campaign intended to reduce the scope of western
ranching. Finally, we'll discuss current federal legislation that would reduce
such ranching by facilitating the permanent closure of federal grazing
allotments.

About Mike:
Mike Hudak is a former computer-industry researcher who has advocated for
protecting public lands from ranching since 1998. Beginning in that year, he led
a 2-year campaign within the Sierra Club to oppose ranching on public lands that
culminated in a significant strengthening of the Club's grazing policy. In the
early 2000s, through numerous public presentations across the eastern U.S., he
built grassroots and organizational support for federal legislation that would
have facilitated the permanent closure of federal grazing allotments. He's the
author of Western Turf Wars, a book that exposes the politics behind the
mismanagement of ranching on public lands. And he's produced a companion video
series to the book that can be viewed on YouTube and other websites. His
non-profit project, Vibrant Public Lands (formerly Public Lands Without
Livestock), informs the public about the environmental harms and cost overruns
of the federal grazing program. Also, since 2008, Mike has chaired the Sierra
Club's National Grazing Team, in which capacity he directed a successful 3-year
effort to reintroduce grazing retirement legislation in the U.S. Congress.

About Doris:
  Doris Lin, Esq. is the About.com Guide to animal rights and an animal rights
attorney. She is the Director of Legal Services for the Animal Protection League
of NJ and the Vice President of Legal Affairs for the BEAR Group. She is also a
former paralegal for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and former chair
of the NJ State Bar Association' s Animal Law Committee. Doris holds a B.S. in
Applied Biological Sciences from MIT and a JD from the University of Southern
California.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012
  7:00pm
  Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County
  1475 West Front Street
  Lincroft, NJ 07738
  Directions: http://www.uucmc. org/uucmc/ contact-us/ directions- to-uucmc. html

RSVPs appreciated but not necessary: info@... or 732-446-6808

Animal Protection League of NJ: http://aplnj. org/
  Sierra Club NJ Chapter: http://newjersey. sierraclub. org/
  Transition Red Bank: http://groups. google.com/ group/transition -red-bank

VeggieFest at Hoopes Park in West Chester
Saturday, June 23, 2012, 12:00 PM
Hoopes Park, W. Ashbridge Street and Hoopes Park Lane,
West Chester, PA

Meet at the registration/ticket area

Join us at VeggieFest - CARE's (Compassion for Animals Respect for the
Environment) annual event.  The event will be held from noon to 4:00 p.m. at
Hoopes Park in West Chester, PA.  Enjoy great vegan food and door prizes and the
opportunity to listen to special guest speaker Harold Brown.

Harold Brown is a former beef farmer and founder of FarmKind, and a subject of
the documentary film Peaceable Kingdom: The Journey Home.

The vegan offerings at VeggieFest will include many garden-fresh vegetables
including the portobello mushrooms for which Chester County is famous, along
with kebabs, veggieburgers with rolls, Marian's potato salad, baked beans, cole
slaw, watermelon, and a selection of foods from our local vegan restaurants
SuTao and Singapore. Door prizes, a book sale, green products and advocacy
exhibits - all with a refreshing joyful theme, completely suitable and appealing
for the whole family.

Directions to Hoopes Park in West Chester, PA (W. Ashbridge St. & Hoopes Park
Lane)
• From East of West Chester (King of Prussia/Philly): Take 202 South to Paoli
Pike exit and go west on Paoli Pike (right off ramp) OR take West Chester
Pike/Route 3 into West Chester. As you approach town, Paoli Pike and Rt. 3 merge
and become Gay St. Follow Gay St. into center of town (ignore signs for Rt. 3)
and go right on High St. Continue on High St. through downtown. Cross Marshall
St. at light. After Virginia Ave., make a left onto Ashbridge St., just before
golf course. Hoopes Park is a few blocks down on the right.
• From South of West Chester: Take Route 202 North towards West Chester and
follow it into town. (Do NOT take 202 Bypass ramp to the right at the Holiday
Inn.) Stay straight and 202 becomes High St. Continue past the university and
downtown, turn left onto Ashbridge St. and Hoopes Park.
• From North or West of West Chester: (Intersection of Routes 30 and 100) Take
100 South to the 202 Bypass and follow directions for coming from the East, OR
stay on 100 which becomes High St. Make a right onto Ashbridge St. (just beyond
golf course). Hoopes Park is on the right.

Taking public transportation or carpooling to this event is encouraged.

Contact CARE at P.O. Box 847, West Chester, PA 19381.
Tel: 484-631-7878, E-mail: chestercountycare@...

http://www.chestercountycare.com/events-calendar.html

Special Value for VSSJ Members - Only $5!

Reservations due by April 12. Register online at www.vssj.com
or call 877-www-vssj (877-999-8775).

Volunteers needed at 1pm to help prepare dinner and bake sale items, setup, etc.

VSSJ MEMBER APPRECIATION DINNER
Saturday April 14, Doors open at 6pm, dinner served promptly at 6:30pm. Prince
of Peace Lutheran Church, 61 East Rt 70, Marlton NJ 08053.

Menu: Choice of Lentil or Minestrone Soup, Salad, Spinach Lasagna, and Mini
Sundae.

Guest speaker: Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian.
Topic: Cooking for Family and Friends: Lively Vegan Cuisine That's Easy and
Delicious. Based on her radio show and new cookbook, Laura speaks on how to cook
delicious vegan meals when serving non-vegetarian family and friends by focusing
on traditional American style foods such as: lasagna, meatless-loaf, stuffed
peppers, chocolate desserts and more. She talks about the basics of vegan meal
planning for daily, weekend and party menus, from an elegant first course to
rich desserts! A fun and lively lecture that entertains and educates. It's
Jazzy-licious! She will also do a book signing.

Music: Lou Giunta - Jazz, Standards and Pop.

Bake Sale to benefit Have-A-Heart Guinea Pig Rescue.

Members: ONLY $5; Non-members: $12. $1 rebate at the door if you bring a
donation of pet food or supplies. Register online at www.vssj.com or or call
877-www-vssj (877-999-8775).

Attendees should park in the front of the building and enter at the steeple.

For more info: janet@...