Grand Junction News

‘Simply Vegetarian’ was the theme for our December potluck, it was simply delicious as always! Some of the dishes included: pasta, gnocci, stacked tofu enchiladas, steamed broccoli, salads, and even a ‘take out pizza’ yumm.

In January we had our usual great eats, but our technology let us down. We couldn’t get our DVD of ‘Maximum Nutrition: Transitioning to a Plant Based Diet’ by Michael Greger, M.D. to play, so instead we viewed our back up video of ‘The Witness’ by Tribe of Heart -- what a powerful show. We are looking forward to viewing their new release ‘Peaceable Kingdom’ during our Great American Meat Out event.

On our December Vegetarian Stew radio show Dave Tilton of the New American Dream offered some great thoughts on making conscious consumer choices, and how to make one’s holidays more meaningful. A visit to their website at www.newdream.org will help you learn more of what matters to you.

In January, hosts Carol, Eric and Marian got ‘the plain truth from the cattle rancher who won’t eat meat’ -- Howard Lyman. Our audience got some revelations about mad cow disease, and a challenge to make their consumer choices informed choices, choices for a viable future. Visit Howard at www.madcowboy.com.

Calendar

Lunch, Wednesday March 3, Noon at Sundrop Grocery, 321 Rood Ave. Pick up your favorite Garden Deli delight, or try a new treat from their delicious all vegetarian and mostly organic culinary creations.

Radio Show, Thursday March 11, 12:30 to 1:00. Tune in to ‘Vegetarian Stew Radio Show’ on KAFM 88.1 Community Radio, or listen on the Internet at www.kafmradio.org.

Great American Meat Out Event, Saturday, March 20. 1:00 to 4:30 at Mesa County Public Library, 530 Grand Ave. Join us in the Kiva room for some food for the mind, body, and spirit; sample some veggie treats, check out our inspiring videos, and pick up some literature – bring your friends who need some inspiration to choose a more healthful, humane and environmentally sustainable diet! Afterwards, we will head over to our –

Potluck, Saturday March 20, Gather 5:30, Eat at 6:00 at the Church of Religious Science, 1622 Glenwood Avenue. Bring a vegetarian dish you like to serve to your ‘not yet veg’ friends and family.

Lunch, Wednesday April 7, Noon at Sundrop Grocery, 321 Rood Ave. (See description above.)

Radio Show, Thursday April 8, 12:30 to 1:00. (See description above.)

Potluck, Saturday April 17, Gather 5:30, Eat at 6:00 at the Church of Religious Science, 1622 Glenwood Avenue. ‘Earth Wise Eating’ is our April theme. Share a meal and learn more about our food choices’ impact from the video ‘Devour the Earth’, narrated by Paul McCartney.