Grand Junction Area
Branch News
Humane Education was our February
Vegetarian Stew Radio Show topic, with Zoe Weil of the International
Institute of Humane Education speaking about their ‘Sowing Seeds’
workshop. Her newest book is ‘Above All, Be Kind, Raising a Humane
Child in Challenging Times’ -- she made many good points about
inspiring children to be kind. Her web address is www.iihed.org.
At our potluck, after dining, we all
laughed and learned while watching Michael Greger M.D.’s video,
“Maximum Nutrition, Transitioning to a Plant Based Diet”.
We are all inspired to eat those leafy greens, and work towards
getting those ‘Nine a Day’ fruits and vegetables. Check out his
website for more information, www.veganmd.org.
Rynn Berry, author of ‘Food for the
Gods’ and newly released ‘Hitler, Neither Vegetarian Nor
Animal Lover’ was interviewed on March’s Veg Stew Radio Show.
My favorite quote of his, “Jesus was a vegetarian animal rights
activist.” Amen.
For more on Rynn Berry see www.vegsource.com/berry/
The Great American MeatOut was celebrated
in GJct in front of Mesa County Public Library, with yummy samples of
Gardenburger and Tofurkey Jerky given out by our talented tablers
Carole, Joe, Karalyn, Diana and Marian with help from Tom and Pat.
Thanks go to Carole for getting our event covered in the Grand
Junction Free Press.
Our
VegIn potluck followed, with the starring cruciferous vegetables –
kale, broccoli, and cabbage, accompanied by many delightful dishes and
a finale of both chocolate and carob cakes; encores were enjoyed.
Thanks to all of you who make this society what it is.
Grand
Junction Area Branch Calendar
Saturday
night, May 1, Join
in for an evening of food, folks and fun, gather 5:30 at Nepal
Restaurant,
257
N. 5th St. for some luscious dining, then we have a choice of
kicking up our heels at the Contra dance, at Lincoln Park
Barn, beginning with an 'intro dance' at 7:30, dancing at 8:00,
or checking out a movie at the historic Avalon theatre. Please RSVP
to Marian 255-0417
Lunch,
Wednesday May 5,
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 May 13,
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.
Potluck,
Saturday May 15,
Gather 5:30, Eat at 6:00 at the Church of Religious Science, 1622
Glenwood Avenue. The
theme is ‘Hot or not, a Vegetarian Mexican Dinner Delight’, bring
a Mexican style dish – beans & rice?
Whatever sounds nice!
Lunch,
Wednesday June 2,
Noon at Sundrop Grocery, 321 Rood Ave.
(See description above.)
Radio
Show, Thursday June 10, 12:30
to 1:00. (See description above.)
Potluck,
Saturday June 19,
Gather 5:30, Eat at 6:00
At
Tom & Marian’s, 378 Ridgeway Dr. in the Ridges subdivision.
See how the garden’s growing, and bring your favorite
cookbook or gardening book, and we’ll have a short ‘show &
tell’ before we take an after dinner stroll in the hills.
Call
Marian at 970-255-0417 for more information.
