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Vegetarian Society of South Jersey
Calendar of Events, 2012

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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@janeterickson.com

  • 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
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

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

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 (cell phones, corks, and more - 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, please contact Janet at:  janet@janeterickson.com

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

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

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.
  • Dinner includes:  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 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
  • Vegan bake sale, to benefit Have-A-Heart Guinea Pig Rescue (contributions welcome!)
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, please contact Janet at:  janet@janeterickson.com

MAY

KAYA'S KITCHEN DINNER

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

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.

JUNE

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@yahoo.com

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 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@cjvg.org


 JULY

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

UPCOMING

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
If interested in participating, please contact us.

RESTAURANT TRIPS

Date, Time, Location TBD

SUMMER POTLUCK PICNIC

Date, Time, Location TBD

Additional POTLUCK DINNERS

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

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.

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.




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