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Vegetarian Society of South Jersey
Calendar of Events, 2012

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Join VSSJ!

  • 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.

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December

Upcoming (to be scheduled)

Past Events - 2011
Monthly VSSJ Business Meetings - for more info, contact janet@janeterickson.com

MAY

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.com

VSSJ CASINO AFTERNOON - *** CANCELED ***

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!
Fun, great food, and more!  Bring your friends!
Win a prize in the final tournament!
Large assortment of vegan snacks, organic soda, gluten-free beer, organic wine, pomegranate juice, and vodka punch.
View event flier
Catered especially for VSSJ at a special price!
Event is a $59 value - Members only $35, Non-members $45.
Register by May 10 and receive an additional $10 discount off these prices
(only $25 & $35)!

*FREE* VEGETARIAN CHEF TASTING

Sunday, May 20, 1pm
Wegmans, Manalapan.
Come meet and greet the Manalapan Wegmans chefs.  Learn what the chefs are doing to provide vegetarian options.  Sample dishes from a 3-course vegetarian meal while Chef Sarah and her culinary team describe each dish.  Vegan options will be provided.  Wegmans will provide a bag of goodies for attendees to take home (recyclable bag, of course).  This event is FREE, but Wegmans requires an RSVP by 5/16.
Note:  Wegmans is piloting vegetarian prepared food offerings at its Manalapan location.  If successful, they may roll this out to other locations.  This is a great opportunity to influence a major supermarket chain on how they serve the vegetarian and vegan community.  This initial focus group is limited to CJVG and VSSJ members.
RSVP to VSSJ at vssj25th@gmail.com or 877-999-8775, or to CJVG at 908-281-6388.

American Vegan Society (AVS) Annual Meeting & Garden Party Picnic Lunch

Sunday May 27, 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.

JUNE

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@vssj.com

VSSJ VOLUNTEER DAY at THE COW SANCTUARY

Sunday June 10, 10am
465 Roadstown-Greenwich Road, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Help remove an old fence to make the area safer for the resident cows.
Food will be provided.  Please bring work gloves.  Also needed:  wire/bolt cutters.
To RSVP or for more information, please contact Carol at:  carolyngithens@yahoo.com

CJVG Annual Potluck Picnic

Saturday June 23, 2pm
NEW LOCATION:  Duke Island Park (Jaycee Grove Lot C), Old York Rd, Bridgewater.
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 by June 22nd at:  908-281-6388 or info@cjvg.org

CARE's VeggieFest

Saturday, June 23, noon-4pm
Hoopes Park, W. Ashbridge Street and Hoopes Park Lane, West Chester, PA
CARE's (Compassion for Animals Respect for the Environment) annual event.
Enjoy great vegan food, door prizes, and the opportunity to listen to special guest speaker Harold Brown (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.
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@aol.com
http://chestercountycare.com/events-calendar.html

NAVS Vegetarian Summerfest 2012

Wednesday June 27 - Sunday July 1
Johnstown, PA
For information, visit vegetariansummerfest.org

JULY

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

UPCOMING

VEGAN DRINKS

Date, Time, Location TBD

VSSJ SUMMER POTLUCK PICNIC

Date, Time, Location TBD

Additional VOLUNTEER, TABLING, and OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES

Date, Time, Location TBD
If interested in participating, please contact us.

Additional POTLUCKS and RESTAURANT TRIPS

Date, Time, Location TBD

PAST EVENTS 2012

JANUARY

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@aol.com.
Suggested Donation:  Adult $2, Child $1, and Family $5.

VSSJ 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.

FEBRUARY

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@aol.com

Valentines Dinner Buffet
Hosted by the American Vegan Society

Tuesday February 14, 6:30pm
at Carême's, Academy of Culinary Arts, Atlantic Cape Community College (on Rt. 322), 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing NJ 08330, 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.
Reserve by February 6.
Book signing:  Dating Vegans by Anne Dinshah
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

Public Eye Children'S Event

Saturday February 18th, 2-4pm
Location:  Story Hour Room of The Parkway Central Library Children's Department, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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.
RSVP & Info:  267-270-2703, publiceyephilly@gmail.com, www.publiceyephilly.org

VSSJ 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)
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@janeterickson.com

MARCH

VSSJ MONTHLY POTLUCK, BOOK PRESENTATION & SIGNING

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 (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@janeterickson.com

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.  View event flier

STAF's 10th Annual Bucket Auction

Thursday March 22, Doors Open:  6:30pm, Selection of Winners:  8pm
Washington Twp High School, Hurffville-Crosskeys Rd, Sewell NJ, in the 9-10 Cafeteria. Admission:  $10, payable at the door includes a sheet of 24 "Great Prize" tickets.  Additional tickets ($5 per sheet) may be purchased inside, as well as Super Prize (2 for $1), Grand Prize ($1), and 50/50 tickets.  LOTS of terrific prizes - gift certificates, Longaberger Baskets, and items for men, women, kids & pets.  (VSSJ donated gift baskets.)
For more information, email Maureen at mkoplow@comcast.net or call 856-853-1847.

Free Presentation - Top Health Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet

Thursday, March 22, 7-8:30pm
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

Spring Celebration Dinner
Hosted By The American Vegan Society

Monday March 26, 6:30pm
at Carême's, Academy of Culinary Arts, Atlantic Cape Community College (on Rt. 322), 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing NJ 08330, 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.
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

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

Keynote:  Friday, March 30 at 7:30pm
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall
Conference:  Saturday, March 31 from 8am-3pm
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@wcupa.edu.

CJVG 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@cjvg.org

APRIL

VSSJ MEMBER APPRECIATION DINNER
An Evening of Great Food, Education, Music, and Fun!

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.
  • Vegan menu:  Choice of Lentil or Minestrone Soup, Sourdough Bread, Salad, Spinach Lasagna, Mini Sundae, and Beverage.
  • Speaker:  Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian - radio show host and cookbook author.
    Topic:  Cooking for Family and Friends: Lively Vegan Cuisine That's Easy and Delicious
    Description:  Based on my TV show, radio show and new cookbook, I speak 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.  I talk 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.
  • Vegan bake sale:  To benefit Have-A-Heart Guinea Pig Rescue (contributions welcome!)
View event flier
Register by April 9
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
Checks must be received by April 8.
Attendees should park in the front of the building and enter at the steeple.
Volunteers needed starting at 1pm to cook for dinner, bake sale, setup, etc.
For more info, please contact Janet at:  janet@janeterickson.com




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