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Upcoming EVENt
Attention:
No July Monthly Gathering!
Because of the Independence Day holiday, there will not be the usual first-Monday presentation on 7/7/08.
No Meeting!
Have a great holiday!!
Upcoming EVENt
The Vegan Lifestyle --- It's For Real!
Dr. John Gobble,
DrPh, MPH, RD, LD, CHES
Monday, 6/2/08, 7p, McNail-Riley House, 601 W. 13th (at Jefferson), Eugene FREE - Map
Vegan Potluck
Karen & Wesley host a Vegan Potluck the 3rd Friday of every month at 7pm at the McNail-Riley House, 601 W. 13th Av (@ Jefferson) across the street from the fairgrounds. Bring your favorite vegan dish along with a serving utensil and a place setting for yourself. Meet, chat and chew with new chipper chums. 541-341-1690 for more information. (Note: This is not an EVEN event.)
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You have just dined, and however scrupulously the slaughterhouse is concealed in the graceful distance of miles, there is complicity. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Eugene
April 1, 2007 - Spring 2007 Pre-Cleansing and Cleansing Clinic
Contact Elizabeth Howard, Certified Living Foods Chef and Lifestyle Coach, The Raw-Raw Girls, (541) 343-6530 for further information.
April 16, 2007 - Eating as if the Earth Matters by Dr. Dan Brook, Sociology Professor, San Jose State - 7 PM - UO campus, Fenton Hall Room 110 (on 13th Ave between University and Kincaid on campus). Free and open to public. In celebration of the upcoming Earthday, Dr. Brook will provide brain food on how eating a local, organic plant-based diet is one of the most critical things you can do to sustain life on earth. Since recent academic and U.N. studies have shown eating animals is a greater contributor to greenhouse gases than your means of transportation, now is the perfect time to learn more about reducing your carbon footprint with improvements to your diet. For more information on eco-eating, see Dr. Brook's web site www.brook.com/veg or read his recent article in E-The Environmental Magazine www.emagazine.com/view/?3312 entitled Another Inconvenient Truth: Meat is a Global Warming Issue. Contact UO's Students for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (SETA) www.uoregon.edu/~seta for more information.
April 19, 2007 - Cleansing and Healing with Raw Foods, Superfoods and Herbs by Jameth Sheridan, N.D., 7:00 PM, Sundance Community Classroom (formerly Sundance Mercantile), 2441 Hilyard St. Come learn about the 6-part internal cleanse program designed by Dr. Sheridan to be the safest, most effective, and most complete cleanse program on the market. All products are whole-food and vegan, with as many organic ingredients as possible. Dr. Sheridan's cleanse is extremely effective, yet it's easy to do. Because it is designed to support the whole body, you actually feel good on the cleanse. It was designed so that everyone could do it. You don't have to fast to get an effective cleanse, but you can fast as an option. Dr. Sheridan is a dynamic, informative speaker who has a real passion for helping people heal. Come early to the Sundance retail shop, because from 3:00 - 7:00 PM we will be giving away free organic green superfood smoothies outside in the parking lot from the HealthForce Biodiesel tour van. We hope to see you there! FREE.
April 21, 2007 - EARTH DAY CELEBRATION - EWEB's River Edge Plaza, 500 E. 4th Av, Eugene, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year's theme is "Spirit of Sustainability". This event will feature:
* Procession of all Species
* Two Stages for music and entertainment throughout the day
* John H. Baldwin Film & Lecture Series
* Earth Action Arena - educational and informational booths and displays focused on actions we can all take to keep our environment clean and healthy for all species and the earth.
ATTENTION: Be sure to stop by EVEN's information table and pick up free literature and magazines highlighting the benefits of a plant-based diet and its direct connection to the health of the planet! Hope to see you there!
May 24, 2007 - 6:30 - 9pm, First United Methodist Church, 13th & Olive - Eat Here Now, Local Food Networking Banquet
On behalf of the folks at the Willamette Farm and Food Coalition and Helios Resource Network, you are invited to the first (of what we hope are many) informal networking event for local food organizations, farmers, and pro-local food businesses. (Sliding scale entrance fee to cover costs, $5-$10)
This will be an evening of good food and educative entertainment. We will view a few delightful film shorts; enjoy food for thought from local speakers; learn about the issues and efforts of our fellow organizations, farmers and food businesses; and spend time connecting with each other over a delicious meal of local foods.
Our intentions in hosting this event are toward strengthening our food community, harnessing the public’s awareness of food related issues, and fostering the viability and sustainability of our local food resources.
Call 541-341-1216 or e-mail: info@lanefood.org
The Willamette Farm and Food Coalition believes that a strong local food system contributes to the integral health of our entire community, and works to facilitate greater understanding of the economic, social and environmental impacts of our food choices. The Helios Resource Network believes it is imperative to create living economies based on living democracy, with both the producers and consumers shaping their food cultures through participation and partnerships, through cooperation and caring.
NOTE: EVEN was told that vegan food would be available.
Sept 5 to Oct 28 2007 (series) - Don’t miss David Gabbe’s classes at the Amazon Community Center, 2700 Hilyard, Eugene. Call 541-682-5373 to register for any of the following classes:
- WE – 9/5 – 6pm-830pm – David’s Vegetarian Kitchen – Covers the rich diversity of a wholesome, low-fat pure vegetarian diet including soy foods.
- WE – 9/12 – 6pm-830pm – Go Cheesy Dairy-Free – Make your favorite delicious cheese dishes ---even hard blocks of “cheese”---all without dairy or worries.
- SU – 10/14 – 230pm-5pm – Adventures with Tofu - Designed to greatly expand your tofu knowledge and repertoire of recipes using those soft, white blocks.
- SU – 10/28 - 230pm-5pm – Vegetarian Thanksgiving – This Thanksgiving holiday feast echoes tradition, yet uses only wholesome, animal-free ingredients.
You’re invited to discover the rich diversity and pure joy of wholesome, low-fat cholesterol-free cooking with dishes that are quick and easy to prepare. These fun, fact-filled classes are presented in a lecture and demonstration style. Classes are $26 each. They include informational handouts and generous samples of all recipes---including yummy desserts---prepared in class. So come hungry---and thirsting for knowledge, too!
National
NEW TOFU HAIKU POETRY CONTEST IS DELICIOUS!
TORONTO: Hungry poets/ a new challenge sprouts/ in the spring grass.
The Tofu Haiku poetry contest is a celebration of the classical
poetic form of haiku, and the ancient culinary marvel known as tofu. Hosted by the Toronto Vegetarian Association, the contest will be judged by some well-known members of North America's literary and
vegetarian communities.
Deadline for entries is May 21, 2007. Winning submissions will receive tofu-related clothing, publications, and food products. The best Tofu Haiku will be published on tofuhaiku.com.
Founded in 1945, the Toronto Vegetarian Association is the largest city-based vegetarian organization in North America. Its mission is to inspire people to choose a healthier, greener, more peaceful lifestyle. For more information visit www.tofuhaiku.com or call 416-544-9800.
March 24 & 25, 2007 - Seattle Vegfest 2007 - 6th Annual Healthy Vegetarian Food Festival - hosted by Vegetarians of Washington - Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. www.vegofwa.org
April 13-22, 2007 - McDougall 10 Day Live-in Program - 1-800-941-7111 - http://www.drmcdougall.com
April 29, 2007 - Philadelphia, PA - Farm Sanctuary's 6th Annual Farm Animal Forum - Offering up-to-date information on critical farm animal issues, ground-breaking campaigns, movement developments, and effective advocacy strategies, the Farm Animal Forum is an inspirational and "must-attend" event for activists of all experience levels.
For more information about the Farm Animal Forum or to make an event reservation, call 607-583-2225 ext. 221 or visit us online today! Don't miss out on this empowering opportunity to learn what YOU can do to take a stand against exploitation and come to the aid of suffering farm animals!
May 2-6, 2007 - The McDougall 5-Day Maximum Weight Loss Weekend - Learn everything you need to know about permanent, effortless, painless weight loss through changing your way of living and thinking – not dieting. $830 per person – includes meals and education. For information on this weekend please write Carol at carol@drmcdougall.com or talk to Carol at (800) 941-7111 or (616) 874-8155. McDougall Wellness Center, P.O. Box 14039, Santa Rosa, CA 95402, http://www.drmcdougall.com
May 11-12, 2007 - Northwest Veg presents 2007 Portland Veg Fest: A Compassionate Living Fair, Oregon's Largest Vegetarian Festival
Benson High School, 546 NE 12th Ave., Portland, OR 97232, NE Portland near the Lloyd Center.
Friday, May 11, keynote presentation at 7 p.m. (Doors open 6:15 p.m.) Friday keynote presentation is $5 - $10, sliding scale;
Saturday, May 12, festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday admission is $5 at the door.
VegFest celebrates and promotes sustainable, compassionate and healthy food choices and lifestyles. This low-cost, fun event welcomes everyone; with our uplifting atmosphere and positive approach to nurturing the world and building community, VegFest connects organizations, businesses and educators with the local community.
Featuring world-renowned authors and acclaimed chefs as well as 60+ exhibitors and participating non-profit groups offering free food samples, information on nutrition and health, exercise, cooking and baking, and environmental sustainability. Noted speakers for this year include best-selling writers John Robbins and Dr. T. Colin Campbell. In addition, food and vegetarian lifestyle pr oducts will be avail able for purchase. VegFest will have a family-friendly atmosphere and include activities for children.
For Event Information: www.portlandvegfest.org
July 11-18, 2007 - Costa Rica with the McDougalls - 1-800-941-7111 - http://www.drmcdougall.com
July 19-23, 2007 - Animal Rights 2007 National Conference, Los Angeles, CA - "Exposing and challenging the daily terror against animals" World's largest and oldest animal rights conference; 90 speakers from all factions of animal protection; 120 sessions, including workshops, raps and reports; Special Sessions to defeat AETA and end Global Warming; Celebrity and Activist Awards; Networking Receptions; 60 Videos; 90 Free Exhibits; Newcomers Orientation. www.ARConference.org or 888-FARM-USA
July 25-29, 2007 - Vegetarian Summerfest – 33rd Annual Conference of the North American Vegetarian Society - Conference Center at Pitt-Johnstown on the University of Pittsburgh campus at Johnstown, Pennsylvania. http://www.vegetariansummerfest.org/index.htm