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Compassionate
Living Presents - Book Discussion
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As
part of the ongoing Compassionate
Living program, this month's presentation
on Sunday, 7/24 will use Meat Market:
Animals, Ethics, and Money by Erik
Marcus, and the dismantlement strategies
presented within. The first part
of the event will be a discussion
and review of the book and the strategies
presented, followed by a brainstorming
session on integrating specific strategies
into our local advocacy efforts.
This will be a discussion based on
the book, so just a heads-up so everyone
has adequate time to read the book
and prepare.
For August, with our special guest
speaker Nora Kramer, we will focus
on effective communication strategies
and styles useful for everyday situations
at work, at home, as well as public
outreach. Please note August's event is Sunday, 8/7.
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Upcoming Special Events
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Come celebrate Independence Day vegan-style
with us at our fourth annual 4th of July sand-n-surf
picnic at Montara State Beach. Dress in layers
and be prepared for sand, fresh ocean air, and
a pleasant afternoon with like-minded folks.
Picnic starts at noon sharp.
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June
Recap
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We gave away thousands of pieces of literature
this month, planting the seeds of compassion & good
health far and wide at two fairs in San Francisco,
the Haight Street Fair and Pride. It was our
2nd year at Haight, and our 3rd year at Pride.
It was nice to receive even more feedback on
going veg from people who had visited our booth
last year.
A huge thank you to our veggie-powered volunteer
crew:
Haight: Chris, Nora, Gabe, Tammy, Thea and Warren
SF Pride (Sat.): Anna, Chris, Elisa, Frank,
George, Gina, Tammy and Will
SF Pride (Sun.): Ananda, Blue, Chris, Frank,
George, Suzanne, Mary Jane, Nick, Nora, Tammy,
Thea, and Warren
A big thank you to Sun Flour Baking for donating
mini vegan cookie samples for Pride, to Farm
Santuary, PETA, and Vegan Outreach for helping
with literature for both events, and to Chuck
B, Frank C, Gabe Q, George G, Mark H, Naomi S,
Nicolas A, Rebecca Y and Stephanie V whose financial
support made our presence at Pride possible.
Haight St Pictures
Pride Pictures
As you know, Bay Area Vegetarians was a local
sponsor for the recent SF screening of McLibel.
This true life story of how two activists stood
up and told the truth about McDonald's is not
to be missed. On opening nite, it was wonderful
to see so many familiar faces in the theatre
(about 3/4 full), and to work again with Erik
Marcus. If you did miss the film while it was
in town, it will be available on DVD in August.
Thanks to everyone for their support! You can
read the thanks that the film distribution company
sent to us.
Thank You Letter
McLibel Event Pictures
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New
Book - Vegetarian Bay Area
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To make it easier
for everyone to eat their way veg around the
Bay Area, we created and sold out the first printing
of VEGETARIAN BAY AREA at SF Pride. But don't
despair, we will continue to refine and improve
this handy, travel-sized booklet. The book is
based on our very popular online guide.
All proceeds
from this booklet will fund BAVeg outreach
activities.
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How
Much is Too Much?
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When it comes to email, it all depends! Check
out this summary of
how to best use BAVeg's online resources to
stay in touch and informed with BAVeg events & activities
and the broader Bay Area vegetarian and animal
rights community. With 5 different email lists, forum,
and our website, pick and choose the style
that works best for you.
Check
it Out
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Community
Profile
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If animals could speak English, they'd tell
you about their wonderful friend and ting-crunching
defender lauren Ornelas. Read the full story
for yourself!
Read
more about lauren in this month's Community
Profile.
Send
us your nominations for future interviews.
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Recipe of the Month
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Corn Pone
From The Peaceful Palate by Jennifer Raymond.
This is a satisfying, down-home casserole with
tasty beans on the bottom, and cornbread on
the top. The recipe recommends chili beans.
We made this for last month's VFP with baked
beans, and everyone loved it. Serves 8 to 10.
6 cups cooked & seasoned beans, with their
juice
2 cups soymilk
2 tbsp vinegar
2 cups corn meal
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp oil
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine soymilk
and vinegar and let stand 5 minutes or more.
Heat beans until they are very hot, and pour
into a 9" x 12" baking dish. Mix dry
ingredients in a large bowl, and add soymilk
mixture and oil. Stir together just to mix, then
pour over the hot beans. Bake until the bread
is set and golden brown, about 30 minutes.
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