Find delicious vegan food in Philly
Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:39 am (PST) . Posted by:
"Maureen K" share112943
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http://www.vegphilly.com

Find delicious vegan food in Philly

Hungry? Search for somewhere to eat by name, location, or cuisine. Read and post
your own vegan-specific reviews. Spread the word.

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Speed Dating at Wildflower Cafe this Friday night!

· delicious vegan food
· author book signing
· meet new people
· friendly relaxed atmosphere

Only $20 for Dating Vegans book, dinner, and fun!

Friday February 1 2013 at 7:30pm
Wildflower Earthly Vegan Fare, 501 N High Street, Millville NJ

Hosts: Anne Dinshah, author of Dating Vegans and Eric Nyman, owner of Wildflower

Vegan-friendly people (you don't have to be vegan) RSVP
Sign up with first name: phone 856-265-7955
email eatpeace@... or in person

Forwarded Information:
6th International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition

Name: connie

hello! i am writing on behalf of loma linda university, who will be hosting a
vegetarian conference during february 24-26th.  please visit our website to find
the most recent research pertaining to vegetarian nutriton and diets:
http://www.vegetariannutrition.org. if you have any questions, feel free to
email me.  thank-you and have a great day!

VSSJ needs volunteers to bake, or staff our table at the Vegan Bake Sale at this
wonderful event. Please contact carolyngithens@... if you can help. Or
just come and buy some goodies to help the animals.

Thanks!
Carol


Forwarded Message:

STAF's Annual Bucket Auction

SAVE  THE DATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2013

That is the date of STAF's Annual Bucket Auction.  Again it will be held at the
Washington Township High School 9-10 cafeteria on Hurffville-Crosskeys Road,
Sewell, NJ.

Admission is $10, payable at the door and includes a sheet of 24 "Great Prize"
tickets.  Additional "Great Prize" tickets are $5 per sheet and may be purchased
inside.  "Super Prize" tickets (2 for $1), "Grand Prize" tickets ($1 each) and
50/50 tickets ($1 each) will also be available inside.

We'll have LOTS of terrific prizes for you to bid on - gift certificates,
collectibles and items for men, women, kids and pets. Refreshments will be
available for a nominal charge. Doors open at 6:30 pm, drawings begin at 8:00
pm.

All of the prizes are donated and all of the proceeds will directly benefit
local animals.  SO MARK YOU CALENDARS NOW AND SAVE THE DATE!  Bring your friends
for a fun evening of bidding and winning, while supporting a great cause -
helping animals!

For more information, to donate items or to volunteer to help, contact Maureen
at mkoplow@... or call 856-853-1847.

The American Vegan Society (AVS) will host a Dinner After Dark on

Monday, February 18 2013, 6:30pm Carême's Restaurant, Mays Landing NJ on the
campus of Atlantic Cape Community College .

Banish the cold in warm company, and experience a meal of exceptional quality
prepared and served by culinary students under the direction of their
chef-educators.

Make reservations with AVS by February 10; thereafter phone for seating
availability.

Adult: $31, Student/Low Income: $21, Supporter: $50.
Phone: 856-694-2887; online: www.americanvegan.org

Menu for Dinner After Dark
(Subject to change)

Appetizer:
Barbequed Portobello, Black Beans and Farro,
Asian Slaw

Soup:
Purée of Sweet Potato with Coconut Milk,
Crispy Sage, Apple

Salad:
Panzanella with Grilled Vegetables,
Lemon-Dill Vinaigrette

Entrée:
Sautéed Polenta-Shallot Cake,
Spicy Smoked Tofu, Mole',
Roasted Sweet Pepper Emulsion,
Pickled Vegetables

Dessert:
Sticky Ginger-Date Pudding, Citrus Sauce

VSSJ POTLUCK* DINNER
Saturday February 16, 6:30pm
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 61 East Rt 70, Marlton NJ 08053
Volunteers needed for setup and cleanup. Members: $2; $4 family; Non-members:
$5; $10 family (to cover hall rental). Attendees should park in the front of the
building and enter at the steeple. To volunteer, RSVP, or for more info, please
email Janet: janet@....

VEGAN FINE DINING
Dinner After Dark - Hosted by the American Vegan Society
Monday February 18, 6:30pm
Carême's, Academy of Culinary Arts, Atlantic Cape Community College (on Rt.
322), 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing NJ 08330, http://www.atlantic.edu
(Carême's is by the on-campus bus stop, in Bldg M.)
The public is invited to experience a meal of exceptional quality prepared and
served by culinary students under the direction of their chef-educator. Banish
the cold in warm company! MENU to be announced. Dinner music sought. Dinner
seating time is 6:30 pm. Come early for kitchen tours, and to view book table.
Reservations are requested by February 10; thereafter phone for seating
availability. Adult: $31, Student/Low Income: $21, Supporter $50. (A few
scholarships are available; we want you to come even if you can't afford to.)
Phone: 856-694-2887, Fax: 856-694-2288; Mail: AVS, PO Box 369, Malaga NJ 08328.
http://americanvegan.org. AVS accepts Visa, MasterCard & Discover/Novus, but
prefers payment by check.

SAVE THE ANIMAL'S (STAF) ANNUAL BUCKET AUCTION
Thursday March 14, Doors Open:  6:30pm, Drawings:  8pm
Washington Twp High School, Hurffville-Crosskeys Rd, Sewell NJ,
in the 9-10 Cafeteria.
VSSJ needs volunteers to bake, or staff our table at the Vegan Bake Sale at this
wonderful event.  Please contact carol@... if you can help. Or just come
and buy some goodies to help the animals.
Admission is $10, payable at the door and includes a sheet of 24 "Great Prize"
tickets.  Additional tickets will be available inside.  We'll have LOTS of
terrific prizes for you to bid on - gift certificates, collectibles and items
for men, women, kids and pets.  Refreshments will be available for a nominal
charge.  All of the prizes are donated and all of the proceeds will directly
benefit local animals. For more information, email Maureen at
mkoplow@... or call 856-853-1847.

VSSJ POTLUCK* DINNER
Saturday March 16, 6:30pm
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 61 East Rt 70, Marlton NJ 08053
Volunteers needed for setup and cleanup. Members: $2; $4 family; Non-members:
$5; $10 family (to cover hall rental). Attendees should park in the front of the
building and enter at the steeple. To volunteer, RSVP, or for more info, please
email Janet: janet@....

VEGAN FINE DINING
Spring Celebration Dinner - Hosted by the American Vegan Society
Tuesday, April 2, 6:30pm
Carême's, Academy of Culinary Arts, Atlantic Cape Community College (on Rt.
322), 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing NJ 08330, http://www.atlantic.edu
(Carême's is by the on-campus bus stop, in Bldg M.) Under the direction of their
Chef Educator, Culinary Arts students will prepare and serve. Details TBD - see
http://americanvegan.org.

VSSJ ANNUAL SPRING POTLUCK*
Sunday April 21, 2pm
Moorestown Community House (thecommunityhouse.com)
16 E Main St, Moorestown NJ 08057
Volunteers needed for setup and cleanup. Members: $2; $4 family; Non-members:
$5; $10 family (to cover hall rental). To volunteer, RSVP, or for more info,
please email Janet: janet@....

VSSJ/CJVG DINNER at KAYA'S KITCHEN (TENTATIVE)
Saturday May 4, 5pm
1000 Main St, Belmar NJ 07719, kayaskitchenbelmar.com
Join VSSJ and the Central Jersey Vegetarian Group (CJVG) for our annual spring
trip to this shore favorite - an all-vegetarian restaurant with eclectic
cuisine. RSVP by 5/2 to VSSJ: veg@... or to CJVG: 908-281-6388.

VSSJ POTLUCK* DINNER
Saturday May 18, 6:30pm
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 61 East Rt 70, Marlton NJ 08053
Volunteers needed for setup and cleanup. Members: $2; $4 family; Non-members:
$5; $10 family (to cover hall rental). Attendees should park in the front of the
building and enter at the steeple. To volunteer, RSVP, or for more info, please
email Janet: janet@....

ANNUAL VEGAN GARDEN PARTY (AVS) - hosted by American Vegan Society
Sunday May 26, Noon: Outdoor Lunch; Program: 2pm
AVS Headquarters, 56 Dinshah Ln, Malaga NJ 08328
Emcee: Anne Dinshah, lifelong vegan, author, and rowing coach
Jenny Brown: co-founder and director of Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary in
Woodstock, NY, WoodstockSanctuary.org
Michael A. Weber: executive director of Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM),
farmusa.org. AVS Books Room Sale 11am-6pm: Books, DVDs, Videos, and Posters.
Register by May 22. Donation: Supporter $50, Adult $25, Student/Low income $10,
Child $5. More information at http://americanvegan.org. AVS, 56 Dinshah Ln,
Malaga, NJ 08328, 856-694-2887.

CJVG ANNUAL POTLUCK PICNIC
Saturday June 22, 2pm
Duke Island Park (Jaycee Grove Lot C), Old York Rd, Bridgewater, NJ
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 7/20.
RSVP to CJVG by June 21: 908-281-6388 or info@....

*VSSJ POTLUCK GUIDELINES:
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.

American Vegan Society (AVS) will be selling books at the following events and
would like volunteer help. Contact Freya at 856-694-2887 for more info.

Saturday March 23 - Sunday March 24, Animal Welfare Federation of NJ, Long
Branch NJ

Saturday April 20, Cape May County Earth Day, Cape May County Park NJ,
10am-4pm.

Sunday April 21, Atlantic County Earth Day, Haneman Environ Park, EHT NJ,
10am-4pm.

Saturday April 27, Cherry Hill GreenFest, Croft Farm, Cherry Hill NJ, 10am-3pm.

Saturday May 4, Eco-Fair at WheatonArts, Millville NJ, 10am-5pm.

Sunday June 9, Veggie Pride Parade, NYC

AVS will also need volunteers to help before, during, and after their annual
Garden Party on Sunday May 26 in Malaga NJ.

Forwarded Message:

    Osteoporosis is a health problem that generally we older folks deal with. But
the history leading to it begins much earlier in life, and, as you probably
know, has a lot to do with what we eat and how much we exercise. Check these
sites for lots of good information on how to avoid this problem...........Len

http://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2005issue2/vj2005issue2bones.htm

http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/ar/archive/mar03/osteo0303.htm

Would any one like to help with American Vegan Society outreach (book sales and
vegan info) at either location next Sunday in Phila?

Weavers Way Co-op VeganFest
Sunday March 17, Noon-4pm
559 Carpenter Lane Philadelphia/Mt. Airy PA
8424 Germantown Ave Phila/Chestnut Hill PA

If you are interested, please contact Freya at 856-694-2887.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Lisa Levinson <lisablevinson@...>
Date: Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 4:07 PM
Subject: Stories From the Wild 4/6!
To: "lisa@..." <lisa@...>


Stories From the Wild

A free family event featuring storytelling, art projects & creative movement



Join Public Eye: Artists for Animals and The Parkway Central Library
Children's Dept. as we present "Stories from the Wild," with
storytelling, art, and creative movement in the Story Hour Room of The
Parkway Central Library Children's Department. Storyteller Irma
Gardner-Hammond shares a moving story about a boy who learns valuable
life lessons from his relationship with a bear. 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. To RSVP or for
information, contact: 267-270-2703, publiceyephilly@... or visit
our Facebook page, Public Eye: Artists for Animals.


Date:  Sat., April 6th, 2013

Time:  2 - 4 PM

Location: Story Hour Room of The Parkway Central Library Children's
Department, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Contact: 267-270-2703, publiceyephilly@...

Online: Public Eye: Artists for Animals (Facebook page)

Meet Jenny Brown, Co-Founder of The Woodstock Farm Sanctuary and author of "The
Lucky Ones" at this free presentation that is open to the public.

THIS EVENT STARTS AT 1:00 PM. PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF DAYLIGHT SAVINGS.

Guests should RSVP by emailing mcharris@....

This event will also include a vegan potluck that will take place simultaneously
during the event. To participate, please bring a completely vegan dish to share,
an ingredients card, and serving utensils.

For more information about the Monmouth Area Vegetarian Society (MAVS), connect
with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/MonmouthAreaVegSociety

The Lucky Ones Book Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbL18w9unFM&feature=player_embedded#!

Monmouth University
  Samuel Hays Magill Commons Club Dining Room
  (next to Wilson Hall)
  400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764

This event is hosted by the Monmouth Area Vegetarian Society at Monmouth
University.

SAVE THE ANIMAL'S (STAF) ANNUAL BUCKET AUCTION
Thursday March 14, Doors Open: 6:30pm, Drawings: 8pm
Washington Twp High School, Hurffville-Crosskeys Rd, Sewell NJ,
in the 9-10 Cafeteria.
VSSJ needs volunteers to bake, or staff our table at the Vegan Bake Sale at this
wonderful event. Please contact carol@... if you can help. Or just come and
buy some goodies to help the animals.
Admission is $10, payable at the door and includes a sheet of 24 "Great Prize"
tickets. Additional tickets will be available inside. We'll have LOTS of
terrific prizes for you to bid on - gift certificates, collectibles and items
for men, women, kids and pets. Refreshments will be available for a nominal
charge. All of the prizes are donated and all of the proceeds will directly
benefit local animals. For more information, email Maureen at
mkoplow@... or call 856-853-1847.

VSSJ POTLUCK* DINNER
Saturday March 16, 6:30pm
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 61 East Rt 70, Marlton NJ 08053
Volunteers needed for setup and cleanup. Members: $2; $4 family; Non-members:
$5; $10 family (to cover hall rental). Attendees should park in the front of the
building and enter at the steeple. To volunteer, RSVP, or for more info, please
email Janet: janet@....

VEGAN FINE DINING
Spring Celebration Dinner - Hosted by the American Vegan Society
Tuesday, April 2, 6:30pm
Carême's, Academy of Culinary Arts, Atlantic Cape Community College (on Rt.
322), 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing NJ 08330, http://www.atlantic.edu
(Carême's is by the on-campus bus stop, in Bldg M.) Under the direction of their
Chef Educator, Culinary Arts students will prepare and serve. Details TBD - see
http://americanvegan.org.

VSSJ ANNUAL SPRING POTLUCK*
Sunday April 21, 2pm
Moorestown Community House (thecommunityhouse.com)
16 E Main St, Moorestown NJ 08057
Volunteers needed for setup and cleanup. Members: $2; $4 family; Non-members:
$5; $10 family (to cover hall rental). To volunteer, RSVP, or for more info,
please email Janet: janet@....

VSSJ/CJVG DINNER at KAYA'S KITCHEN (TENTATIVE)
Saturday May 4, 5pm
1000 Main St, Belmar NJ 07719, kayaskitchenbelmar.com
Join VSSJ and the Central Jersey Vegetarian Group (CJVG) for our annual spring
trip to this shore favorite - an all-vegetarian restaurant with eclectic
cuisine. RSVP by 5/2 to VSSJ: veg@... or to CJVG: 908-281-6388.

VSSJ POTLUCK* DINNER
Saturday May 18, 6:30pm
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 61 East Rt 70, Marlton NJ 08053
Volunteers needed for setup and cleanup. Members: $2; $4 family; Non-members:
$5; $10 family (to cover hall rental). Attendees should park in the front of the
building and enter at the steeple. To volunteer, RSVP, or for more info, please
email Janet: janet@....

ANNUAL VEGAN GARDEN PARTY (AVS) - hosted by American Vegan Society
Sunday May 26, Noon: Outdoor Lunch; Program: 2pm
AVS Headquarters, 56 Dinshah Ln, Malaga NJ 08328
Emcee: Anne Dinshah, lifelong vegan, author, and rowing coach
Jenny Brown: co-founder and director of Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary in
Woodstock, NY, WoodstockSanctuary.org
Michael A. Weber: executive director of Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM),
farmusa.org.
AVS Books Room Sale 11am-6pm: Books, DVDs, Videos, and Posters.
Register by May 22. Donation: Supporter $50, Adult $25, Student/Low income $10,
Child $5. More information at http://americanvegan.org. AVS, 56 Dinshah Ln,
Malaga, NJ 08328, 856-694-2887.

CJVG ANNUAL POTLUCK PICNIC
Saturday June 22, 2pm
Duke Island Park (Jaycee Grove Lot C), Old York Rd, Bridgewater, NJ
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 7/20.
RSVP to CJVG by June 21: 908-281-6388 or info@....

*VSSJ POTLUCK GUIDELINES:
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.

Forwarded message - for info, please visit
  http://www.philly. com/philly/ opinion/19622859 1.html

Why the fuss over horse meat?

POSTED: Friday, March 8, 2013, 3:01 AM
  By Erica Meier

Headlines around the world have blared the scandal: Unwitting Britons who dined
on hamburgers, meatballs, or other beef products were actually eating horse meat
- and they're outraged. In fact, recent polls show that 20 percent of U.K.
consumers are now eating less meat and 7 percent are saying "neigh" to meat
altogether.
  In Philadelphia, the news seems to have had the opposite effect: At least one
restaurant says it plans to add horse meat to its menu.

The scandal raises many uncomfortable questions. The detection of horse DNA in
beef products, at a minimum, offers an alarming reminder about the lack of
transparency and oversight in our food production systems. It also raises the
question: Why are we so comfortable eating cows, but appalled by the thought of
eating horses?

Cows and horses, after all, have much in common - they're both highly social
mammals that have individual personalities and form strong friendships with
others. They're both fully capable of experiencing joy, sorrow, and pain.

The situation is even odder when we consider that most cows - and other farmed
animals - are typically treated far worse than most horses. Though their
suffering is kept hidden away behind the closed doors of factory farms, animals
raised for food are routinely treated as meat-, milk-, and egg-producing
machines. The overwhelming majority of chickens, pigs, and turkeys, for example,
spend nearly their entire lives crammed inside massive warehouses. Hundreds of
millions of them are locked away inside tiny cages or crates, barely able to
move.

Sure, racing horses may be given drugs that could leave residues in their meat,
but nearly all farm animals are routinely dosed with growth-promoting
antibiotics that can also leave residues. Perhaps more importantly, the practice
of pumping livestock full of non-therapeutic antibiotics is causing a major rise
in the emergence of superbugs impervious to our strongest drugs - not to mention
the growth hormones administered to many of the animals we routinely eat.

It's certainly true that humans and horses have a long history together, but
does that make them so different from cows? It seems more likely that the
difference between horses and cattle is more a product of our own psychology
than of the animals' biology.

But just as Americans are repulsed by the idea of eating Fido or Secretariat, a
growing number are starting to broaden their circle of compassion to other
animals. Recognizing that we don't have to send animals to slaughter plants in
order for us to live (in fact, vegetarians have lower rates of numerous
ailments), a growing movement is calling on us to "live and let live" when it
comes to not only horses, but chickens, pigs, and cattle, too.

Given all that we know about animals, whether from science or personal
experience, how can we justify eating cows (or chickens or pigs) but not horses?

The most logical and ethical response to these uncomfortable questions is to
realize that we can create a more rational relationship with our fellow
creatures by leaving them off our plates altogether. Then we wouldn't have to
worry about these "night- mare-ish" scandals.

As Franz Kafka, an avowed vegetarian, famously noted about animals: "Now I can
look at you in peace; I don't eat you anymore."

Erica Meier is the executive director of the Washington-based Compassion Over
Killing. E-mail her at emeier@....

Wegmans Vegetarian Entree Tasting Event
Saturday March 23, 2013
11:00-11:45am, 2:00-2:45pm, 5:00-5:45pm
2100 Rt 70 West, Cherry Hill NJ 08002

Wegmans would like to extend a special invitation to VSSJ members to enjoy an
exclusive tasting of their newest chef-prepared vegetarian entrees, chat with
their chef, and let them know what you think.  As a thank-you for your time,
each guest will receive a $5 off coupon for your next Hot Veggie Bar purchase at
Wegmans.

To RSVP call Wegmans at 1-800-848-1555, (option 2), to reserve your spot today!
Seating is very limited; first-come, first-served.


Tasting Menu

Vegetarian Lasagna- Layered vegetarian bolognese, vegetable ragu, cheese and
lasagna sheets. Topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.

Roasted Tomato Arancini- Sautéed vegetables, rice, ricotta cheese and
seasonings, stuffed with ciliegine then breaded with egg, flour and panko bread
crumbs.

Black Bean Enchilada- Black beans, onions, peppers and mozzarella cheese. Topped
with vegetarian enchilada Sauce and pepperjack cheese.

Chickenless Florentine- Seared Gardein chicken with baby spinach, roasted
tomatoes and ricotta cheese. Served with Vegetable Tomato Sauce.

Chickenless Marsala (Vegan)- Pan-seared Gardein chicken served with vegan
marsala Sauce. Topped with parsley.

Bruschetta Stuffed Portobello- Portobello mushrooms stuffed with tomato
bruschetta and seasoned tomato sauce. Topped with mozzarella cheese.

Pesto Crusted Tofu (Vegan)- Seasoned and baked tofu coated with a Panko and pine
nut mixture, with Tomato Bruschetta and Vegetable Tomato Sauce

Vegetable Chopsteak (Vegan)- Sautéed vegetables, Gardein Beef, oatmeal, Seasoned
Tomato Sauce and seasonings. Topped with our Vegan Gravy

Forwarded message - for info, please visit
http://usvegweek. com

US VegWeek 2013

There are 52 weeks in a year, why not make at least one of them meat-free?

Now in its fifth year, US VegWeek (April 22-28) is a fun way to explore a wide
variety of meat-free foods and discover the many benefits of vegetarian
eatingfor our health, the planet, and animals. This year's celebration, kicking
off on Earth Day, will be bigger and better than ever!

Compassion Over Killing launched our VegWeek campaign in 2009 in Takoma Park,
Maryland (our hometown) thanks to the inspiration of MD Senator Jamie Raskin.
Sen. Raskin suggested the idea and was the first person to sign up for our 7-day
VegPledge - a pledge he's kept to this day - and VegWeek was officially
recognized by our city through a Mayoral Proclamation.
http://usvegweek. com/pledge/

Energized by his new vegetarian diet, which he refers to as "aligning my morals
with my menu," Sen. Raskin has since helped COK expand our VegWeek campaign into
a nationwide effort encouraging people choose meat-free foods as a way to build
a kinder, cleaner, and healthier world. Start today!

Why are so many people choosing vegetarian foods?

For the Animals

Nine billion land animals (and billions more aquatic animals) are raised and
killed for food each year in the United States - that's more than 1 million
animals every hour. The overwhelming majority of them are kept on factory farms,
where the goal is to raise as many animals as possible in the least amount of
time and space.

With virtually no laws to protect them, these birds, pigs, and cows are
routinely treated in ways that would result in criminal prosecution if those
same abuses were inflicted upon the cats and dogs with whom we share our homes.
By choosing vegetarian foods, we can stand up for animals each time we sit down
to eat.

For Better Health

As rates of obesity, heart disease, cancer, type II diabetes, hypertension, and
other life-threatening conditions skyrocket in the United States, many
researchers and medical experts come to the same conclusion: A vegetarian diet
can help prevent and even reverse these illnesses, including America' s leading
killer - heart disease.

The American Dietetic Association states that "appropriately planned vegetarian
diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and provide health benefits in the
prevention and treatment of certain diseases." These findings don't just apply
to adults, either. "Vegetarian diets in childhood and adolescence can aid in the
establishment of lifelong healthy eating patterns and can offer some important
nutritional advantages."

For the Planet

While many seek expensive green technologies to decrease our carbon footprints,
vegetarian eating is an easy, cost-effective way to reduce our environmental
impact at every meal. Animal agriculture is a leading cause of biodiversity
loss, resource depletion, pollution, and global warming, and according to a
United Nations report, generates 18% of all global human-induced greenhouse gas
emissions.

Factory farming contributes to Earth's three most climate change-affecting gases
- carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide - produced in excess through the
respiration and digestive processes of billions of animals. The Environmental
Protection Agency has also cited animal agriculture as a top polluter of rivers,
lakes, and wetlands - largely due animal waste.

Take the 7-Day VegPledge
http://usvegweek.com

VSSJ ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
Friday April 5, 7pm
Whole Foods Market, 940 Rt 70 N, Marlton NJ 08053
Come have a free slice of pizza (vegan & vegetarian friendly) and join us for an
annual overview of VSSJ.  Discussion of future events, opportunities to get
involved, and more.  Tell us what you want to see from the group.  Open to all
members.  To RSVP or for more info, please contact thevssj@... or Janet at
856-596-3269

VSSJ will be tabling at the Wellness 2013 event:
A Full Day Symposium to Promote Wellness & Prevent Disease
Sunday April 21
Fox EDU Center, 7 Carnegie Plaza, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Featuring nationally acclaimed and recognized authorities sharing cutting-edge
insight to keep you healthy, vital and vibrant.
Keynote Speakers: Caldwell Esselstyn MD, JJ Virgin, Jeffrey M. Smith
Lunch is gluten-free vegan.
REGISTER BEFORE APRIL 12TH TO SAVE $10
See http://wellness2013.com for details and to register.


VSSJ ANNUAL SPRING POTLUCK
Sunday April 21, 2pm
Moorestown Community House (thecommunityhouse.com)
16 E Main St, Moorestown NJ 08057
VSSJ potluck guidelines
We will be participating in the Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale, with proceeds going
to Almost Home Animal Shelter in Pennsauken, NJ (ahasnj.org)
We will also have a raffle and/or 50/50.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for setup and cleanup, and to bake
Members: $2; $4 family; Non-members: $5; $10 family (to cover hall rental).
To volunteer, RSVP, or for more info, please contact Janet at thevssj@...
or 856-596-3269


VSSJ TABLING at the Art Blooms in Cherry Hill Earth Day Festival
Saturday April 27, 10am-2pm (rain or shine)
Croft Farm – Bortons Mill & Brace Rds. Cherry Hill, NJ
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for setup of VSSJ's table, distributing literature, and
cleanup - please contact Heather at thevssj@...
Celebrate Cherry Hill Township and Sustainable Cherry Hill's commitment to
educating and engaging residents, children, students and businesses about how
sustainability affects our environment, health & wellness, economy and more.
Free admission
http://www.sustainablecherryhill.org/get-involved/earth-day-festival

VSSJ will be one of the vendors at this event with some great surprises!
Hope to see you there! Admission includes a Vegan lunch.
Wellness 2013
A Full Day Symposium to Promote Wellness & Prevent Disease
Sunday April 21
Fox EDU Center, 7 Carnegie Plaza, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Featuring nationally acclaimed and recognized authorities sharing cutting-edge
insight to keep you healthy, vital and vibrant.
Keynote Speakers: Caldwell Esselstyn MD, JJ Virgin, Jeffrey M. Smith
See http://wellness2013.com for details and to register.

VSSJ ANNUAL SPRING POTLUCK*
Sunday April 21, 2pm
Moorestown Community House (thecommunityhouse.com)
16 E Main St, Moorestown NJ 08057
We will be participating in the Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale, with proceeds going
to Almost Home Animal Shelter in Pennsauken, NJ (ahasnj.org). We will also have
a raffle and/or 50/50.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for setup and cleanup, and to bake.
Members: $2; $4 family; Non-members: $5; $10 family (to cover hall rental). To
volunteer, RSVP, or for more info, please contact Janet at thevssj@... or
856-596-3269.


VSSJ TABLING at the Art Blooms in Cherry Hill Earth Day Festival
Saturday April 27, 10am-2pm (rain or shine)
Croft Farm – Bortons Mill & Brace Rds. Cherry Hill, NJ
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for setup of VSSJ's table, distributing literature, and
cleanup - please contact Heather at thevssj@....
Celebrate Cherry Hill Township and Sustainable Cherry Hill's commitment to
educating and engaging residents, children, students and businesses about how
sustainability affects our environment, health & wellness, economy and more.
Free admission.
http://www.sustainablecherryhill.org/get-involved/earth-day-festival

*VSSJ POTLUCK GUIDELINES:
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.

Forwarded Message:

My wife (74) and I (78) have recently migrated to the US, where all our children
are settled. Presently, we are staying with one of them.

We are looking for an old age home where vegetarian food is served or can be
arranged to be served at reasonable prices.

The other requirement of the home, of course, is that medical help is on call.
We have joined the Medicare program (on payment basis).

Sastry S Kambhampati
18 Longview Dr
Holmdel, NJ 07733

VSSJ UPCOMING EVENTS

VSSJ Potluck* Dinner
Saturday May 18, 6:30pm
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 61 East Rt 70, Marlton NJ 08053
Members: $2; $4 family; Non-members:  $5; $10 family (to cover hall rental).
Attendees should park in the front of the building and enter at the steeple.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for setup and cleanup.
To volunteer, RSVP, or for more info, please contact Janet at thevssj@...
or 856-596-3269.

*VSSJ POTLUCK GUIDELINES:
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 WITH OTHER VEG GROUPS

American Vegan Society (AVS) Annual Vegan Garden Party
Sunday May 26, Noon
AVS Headquarters, 56 Dinshah Ln, Malaga NJ 08328
Noon:  Outdoor Lunch; Program:  2pm
Emcee:  Anne Dinshah, lifelong vegan, author, and rowing coach
Jenny Brown:  co-founder and director of Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary in
Woodstock, NY, WoodstockSanctuary.org
Michael A. Weber:  executive director of Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM),
farmusa.org
AVS Books Room Sale 11am-6pm:  Books, DVDs, Videos, and Posters.
Register by May 22
Donation:  Supporter $50, Adult $25, Student/Low income $10, Child $5
More information at http://americanvegan.org.
AVS, 56 Dinshah Ln, Malaga, NJ 08328, 856-694-2887.


CJVG Annual Potluck Picnic
Saturday June 22, 2pm
Duke Island Park (Jaycee Grove Lot C), Old York Rd, Bridgewater, NJ
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 7/20.
RSVP to CJVG by June 21: 908-281-6388.

VSSJ Potluck* Dinner
Saturday May 18, 6:30pm
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 61 East Rt 70, Marlton NJ 08053
Members: $2; $4 family; Non-members: $5; $10 family (to cover hall rental).
Attendees should park in the front of the building and enter at the steeple.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for setup and cleanup. To volunteer, RSVP, or for more info,
please contact Janet at thevssj@... or 856-596-3269.

*VSSJ POTLUCK GUIDELINES:
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.

American Vegan Garden Party, Sunday May 26

Make your reservations by Wednesday (5/22) to attend the American Vegan Society
Garden Party, Bring a friend. Everyone is welcome; no set fee--donation or be
our guest. Gather in Malaga NJ on Sunday May 26 at noon for a delicious lunch
buffet. Music: Blu Hipp. Speakers Jenny Brown (Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary)
and Michael A. Weber (Farm Animal Rights Movement) begins at 2pm. The book room
will be open all afternoon with many bargains to snap up. See
www.americanvegan.org or call 856-694-2887

Volunteer help on Sunday is sought in these areas, directing parking, staffing
the bookroom, welcoming guests, and with lunch set-up. Also advance prep on
Saturday and cleanup on Monday.


Best wishes, Freya

American Vegan Society
56 Dinshah Ln
PO Box 369
Malaga NJ 08328
856-694-2887-phone
856-694-2288-fax
www.americanvegan.org