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The Northern Connecticut Vegetarian Society seeks to advocate a compassionate and a healthful diet. They wish to provide support to vegetarians by building a community for them and all those interested in the benefits of vegetarianism.  Monthly Vegan Potlucks are open to anyone interested in being healthy or in a healthy environment.  At these potlucks, the featured presenter lead a learning seminar.  They are held at Carniglia Senior Center, 41 Oak Street, Windsor Locks.  Free parking is available in a large lot across from the Center.

 

Upcoming Meetings/Events

 

UPCOMING VEGETARIAN/VEGAN  EVENTS
 MAY 6 IS NEXT NCVS EVENT

May 6, Sunday, Noon   The Picnic/Potluck at Northern Connecticut Vegetarians starts at noon at Sunrise Park, 2075 Mountain Road (Route 168), West Suffield, Connecticut.   After that, Organic Farmer Jerry Travers will enlighten us on how to create organic rich soil.   Jerry is the Master Gardener of Sweet Birch Farm.  Learn from Jerry how to grow your plants without fertilizers and pesticides to ward off diseases and bugs.  For the Potluck Picnic, bring a healthy vegan dish to share along with a note card listing your recipe and your name.  Also, please bring your place setting (plate, cup, and utensils).   As we have reserved the Pavilion, we will be dry and comfortable even if it rains.  For more information, telephone Harry at (860) 623-8082 or email Harry at veggyharry@aol.com 

VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN EVENTS  

 

·        May 13, Sunday, 11 AM  Have Brunch with New Haven Vegan Meetup Group at Edge Of The Woods, 379 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT.  For more information, see http://www.meetup.com/vegan-386.  The restaurant’s telephone number is (203) 787-1055.

·        May 13, Sunday, 2:45 PM  Join Boston Vegetarian’s at Peace Abbey, 2 North Main Street, Sherborn, MA, for “Country Life: The Next Generation!”    The Ashton kids who grew up working in the Country Life Restaurant are now adults with families of their own.  They will give a vegan cooking class, teach some favorite Country Life recipes and then you will eat the multi-course meal that you helped prepare.  The cost is $29.  For more information, see http://www.bostonv2eg.org.

·        May 17, Thursday,  6-8 PM  Attend WMARA’s  monthly meeting at Cafe Evolution, 22 Chestnut Street, Florence, MA to discuss upcoming events and campaigns.  The optional dinner is 5 PM.  For more information, email sher1earth69@gmail.com   

·        May 19, Saturday,  2 PM  Attend Potluck and Movie Night at Northwest CT Vegan Outreach in New Milford, CT.   For more information, see  http://www.meetup.com/Northwest-Connecticut-Vegan-Outreach .

·        May 20, Sunday,  1-3 PM Join Blanche Derby and the  Broad Brook Coalition for a Free Wild Edibles Walk at  Fitzgerald Lake, Northampton (N. Farms Road entrance).  Blanche Derby,wild food enthusiast, will lead a leisurely walk where you’ll learn about some common plants with culinary and medicinal properties. Some of these are dismissed because they are commonly thought of as weeds, but you’ll discover that they are actually good for something! This walk is mostly stop and start, so it’s appropriate for all ages. It should take about 2 hours. Blanche Derby leads edible plant walks all over New England. She has written/illustrated three books and made three films.  Heavy rain cancels the walk.  For more information see http://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/ events.

  • June 3, Sunday, 1 PM  Join Boston Vegetarian’s at their Annual Event at Peace Abbey, 2 North Main Street, Sherborn, MA.  A free-will donation will be requested for the Peace Abbey.

    At 1 PM, the  $10-a-plate “Country Life dinner” starts  and includes the following menu (which is subject to change):

    Hawaiian Barbecue
    One of Country Life's all-time favorite dishes, chunks of tender home-made seitan ("wheat meat") in a sweet-tangy barbecue sauce simmered with bell peppers, onions, cherry tomatoes, and pineapple.  Served over brown rice.

    Alfredo Pasta with Roasted Red Peppers and Fresh Basil
    A creamy nondairy Alfredo sauce over whole grain brown rice spirals with roasted red peppers and freshly picked basil.

    Chickpea-of-the Sea Salad
    This better-than-tuna salad combines chickpeas, red peppers, walnuts, onions, celery, homemade soy mayo, with a dash of kelp (sea vegetable) in a delicious blend.

    Ceasar Salad with Sesame Cashew "Parmesan"
    Romaine hearts tossed in a delicious house-made Ceasar dressing, with savory croutons and topped with a sesame cashew Parmesan.

    Beverage:  Bring your own full water bottles!

    Dessert:  The Like-No-Utter vegan soft serve ice cream truck will be on site selling their creamy softies, and vegan shakes and floats and other treats!

     At 3 PM, Gary Kowalski will speak on the connection of spirit and nature.  He is the author of bestselling books on animals, nature, history and spirituality.  Also, Gary is a graduate of Harvard College and the Harvard Divinity School.  Among his celebrated titles:
    The Souls of Animals
    Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever
        Lost a Pet
    Earth Day: An Alphabet Book (for children)
    The Bible According To Noah: Theology As If Animals
        Mattered
    Blessings of the Animals: Celebrating Our Kinship With All
        Creation
     

    For more information, see http://www.bostonveg.org or call   (617) 424-8846.

  • June 3, Sunday, 3 PM  Attend the Vegan Book Club at Meeting Room 1 of  Windsor Public Library, 323 Broad Street, Windsor, CT.  They will discuss “Comfortably Unaware: Global Depletion  and Food Responsibility…What You Choose To Eat Is Killing Our Planet” by Dr. Richard Oppenlander.  Vegan refreshments will be served.   For more information, email LouAnne at wannym@comcast.net. 

  • June 7, Thursday, 6:30 PM  Attend the Potluck of Vegetarian Society of Eastern CT at Room 79 of  Jack Jackter Elementary School, 215 Halls Hill Road, Colchester, CT.  Admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children.  For more information, email Cheryl at  CHANCIN@COLCHESTERCT.GOV  or call (860) 537-7297.
     
  • June 9, Saturday, Noon-5 PM  The Annual Catskill Animal Sanctuary Shindig is a free community event for people of all ages.  Hayrides, cooking demos, great vegan food, face painting, live music, a silent auction and more.  Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day with plenty of time for cozy moments with the sanctuary’s animals.  The sanctuary is located at 316 Old Stage Road, Saguerties, New York.


  • June 23, Saturday, Noon-5 PM Participate in the Free Festival of India at Knights of Columbus Field, 1831 Main Street, East Hartford, CT.  Indian Dance, Kirtan, Magic Show,  Children Activities, and Free Vegetarian Feast are included. Rath Yatra (Chariot Parade) will be at noon.  The International Society for Krishna Consciousness of Connecticut is sponsoring the festival.  For more information, call (860) 289-7252 or see www.iskconct.org.  

  • July 15, Sunday, 4 PM Join Boston Vegetarian’s at the Vegan Buffet at Grasshopper, 1 North Beacon Street, Allston  Mass. A free seminar with Dr. Will Tuttle, author, of  "The World Peace Diet" precedes the buffet.  Enjoy the unlimited buffet for $10.50 + tax + tip.  The buffet includes soups, salad, appetizers, several entrees, and fresh melons.  For more information, see http://www.bostonveg.org.


  • October 27-28, Saturday-Sunday  Attend the 17th Annual Boston Vegetarian Food Festival at Reggie Lewis Athletic Center, 1350 Tremont Street, Boston, MA.  For more information, see
    http://www.bostonveg.org/foodfest/index.html
    . 

  • November 17, Saturday, 10 AM- 5 PM  Attend the 6th Annual NY’s Captal Region Vegetarian Expo at  the Polish Community Center,  225  Washington Ave Ext, Albany, NY.  For more information, email support@nyvegetarianexpo.org or write Albany Vegetarian Network, Inc. PO Box 1617, Latham, NY 12110.



         


 October 1, 2011 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

         


Note: All events take place at 4:30pm at Carniglia Senior Center, 41 Oak Street, Windsor Locks, CT (unless otherwise noted). Click here for directions or contact Harry at veggyharry@aol.com or (860) 623-8082. Please bring a dish to serve 6-8 containing no animal products (zero meat, fish, egg, dairy or honey).

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Friends Of Animals
 

Rescued Animals

 

Suggested Reading


Dining with Friends: The Art of North American Vegan Cuisine by Lee Hall & Priscilla Feral

Get Political For Animals And Win The Laws They Need by Julie E. Lewin, President of National Institute for Animal Advocacy

The China Study (Most Comprehensive Study Of Nutrition Ever Conducted) by T. Colin Campbell And Thomas Campbell

 

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