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The Boston Vegetarian Society proudly presents
The 14th Annual Boston Vegetarian Food Festival

Now Expanded to Two Days!
Saturday, October 31, 2009, 10 AM - 6 PM
and
Sunday, November 1, 2009, 10 AM - 4 PM

Reggie Lewis Athletic Center
1350 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts
Subway stop across the street

This year the Annual Boston Vegetarian Food Festival is a two-day event! The Festival brings together an amazing array of vegetarian natural food providers, top national speakers and chefs, and educational exhibitors in a fun and welcoming environment. It is a chance to talk directly to food producers, learn the newest items in the marketplace, taste free food samples, shop at show special discounts, or simply learn what vegetarian foods are available and where you can find them!

Whether someone is a longtime vegetarian or vegan, or someone simply wanting to eat more health-supporting and delicious foods or just learn what it's all about, all persons of good will are welcome here!

Free admission, free food sampling, free speaker presentations, free parking, and a T stop across the street (Roxbury Crossing on the Orange Line; many buses, near Northeastern, Longwood Medical Area).

Learn of how individual food choices impact the ecosystem,, animals, and human health and well being - not only YOURS, but the health of other folks, also. There are activities for kids, too!

We are returning to My Thai in Chinatown.

Recession is REALLY tough for these vegan restaurants - we won't lie.
They REALLY value our business.

PLEASE thoughtfully answer all the thought questions at the end.

Thank you very much for sharing our veggie community thought projects with us.

It's OUR discussion, not merely the questions of the group supporters.

About this Meetup Group
About this Meetup Group
About this Meetup Group

Grasshopper All-Vegan Restaurant
One North Beacon Street
Allston/Brighton (in Boston), MA 02134

4 pm - Vegan Ice Cream Designer Wheeler del Torro will present.
http://wheelersblacklabelveganicecream.blogspot.com/
5:15 pm - vegan buffet

Announcing a new Meetup for our group:

What: MARCnic : A Vegan Potluck Festival at Sunny Meadow Sanctuary hosted by MARC
When: July 25, 2009 2:00 PM

Where:
Sunny Meadow Sanctuary
Holden
Holden, MA 01520

The MARCnic: A Vegan Potluck Festival at Sunny Meadow Sanctuary Hosted by The Massachusetts Animal Rights Coalition (MARC)
When: July 25, 2009, 2:00pm on.
RSVP for Info/Directions: ; www.MassAnimalRights.org

MARCnic @ Helen & Steve Rayshick's on July 25th

WHAT: A vegan potluck picnic in the country!

WHERE: Helen & Steve Rayshick's place in Central Mass, about 1.5 hours west of Boston.

WHEN: Saturday, July 25, from 2pm on.

WHO: You and anyone else you would like to bring. The more the merrier. Just bring a vegan potluck dish or beverage---please let us know what you plan to bring if you can. (We will be providing vegan burgers and hotdogs on the grill.)

RSVP/DIRECTIONS: Email us anytime from now till the MARCnic at:
rayshick@msn. com to RSVP yes, find or give a ride, get directions, help with arrangements, casually coordinate food, etc. Or just answer this email. After noon on the 25th, it is best to call at 978-257-7062.

WHY: Okay, okay, we know we are always "inviting" you to work for animals, but we all deserve some fun now and again. :-) So please try to join us!

HOW: Let us know if you'd also like to bring a tent and spend the night. We live on 15 acres, so there's lots of room. And we have a few spare bedrooms, so let us know if you would like to stay in one of them. Or, there is a pricey but beautiful inn in town; let us know if you would like info about it. We always have a campfire in the evening (and vegan smores!). Plus, if you play an instrument, please bring it along and let us know; in the past we have been blessed by folks singing and playing around the campfire.

DOGS: We have one big dog, a cat, goats, ducks, turtles, and chickens so if you want to bring a dog, that's great, but please let us know so we can discuss if it will work. There will be children attending so keep that in mind. Plus, we absolutely cannot have dogs that fight or will harrass or bark at our rescued animals. Dogs can be off leash because we are in a very safe area, but we recommend, if you aren't sure, to start with leashed dogs.

FAQs: Here are some questions that members have asked in the past; we thought others might be wondering the same things:

1. Is the picnic rain or shine? YES!

2. Can I bring a friend, partner, child, children, etc.? Even if they aren't veg? Yes! The more the merrier. In past years, non-veg spouses, family, friends, etc. have come and everyone gets along great.

3. Can I/we let you know later? Sure, you can let us know anytime at all even at the very last minute. Just be sure to contact us for directions.

4. Is there anything else you need? Lawn chairs and blankets would be great. And if there is something special you like to drink please bring it. There will be various juices, some vegan beer, and water on hand but we can always use more.

5. Will there be other children there? Yes, there definitely will.

6. Do other people camp? Yes!

Learn more here:
http://vegan.meetup.com/365/calendar/10858992/

1:00 PM - 1:00 PM
RSVP to info@BostonVeg.org

The Annual BVS vegan potluck outing at the PEACE ABBEY in Sherborn (Routes 16 & 27) is a highlight event of our year.

Soak in the beauty and "good vibes" of this unique place, meet the animals in the small sanctuary for rescued farm animals, stroll the grounds and view the Pacifist Memorial and Gandhi statue, the magnificent Emily the Sacred Cow Animal Rights Memorial, and explore the Abbey and its artifacts from around the world.

ALL WELCOME!

1 PM VEGAN POTLUCK
3 PM SPEAKER

The program will shine a spotlight on the plight of captive parrots and the issues facing avian wildlife.

The philosophical issues revolve around 'parrot personhood'

Marc Johnson, Founder and CEO of Foster Parrots and the New England Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary is a pioneer in this field and has been involved since the early 80s. His dedication to parrot protection and avian welfare have brought him before audiences across the country. He was raised in Belgium and educated at the Univ of London. He was a potter and art teacher when parrots first came into, and changed the course of, his life.

Foster Parrots, Ltd. is a non-profit dedicated to the rescue and sanctuary of unwanted, languishing, and abused captive parrots and other displaced exotics, and education on captive parrot issues. A staunch advocate for parrots as wild animals, Foster Parrots has a conservation project in Guyana.

The New England sanctuary, on a 15 acre site in Rhode Island, gives lifelong care to over 475 unadoptable parrots and other captive exotics. Jane Goodall came to their opening day ceremonies.

Free with vegan potluck food offering; additional cash donation requested for the Peace Abbey.

Rain or shine...