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ve·ge·ta·rian - (vj-t‚r-n)
n. A person who does not eat meat or fish. They may however, eat eggs, cheese and other dairy products. Ethical vegetarians often avoid fur or leather.
ve·gan - (vgn, vjn)
n. A strict vegetarian who eats plant products only, especially one who uses no products derived from animals, such as honey, fur or leather.
a·him·sa- (-hms‰)
n. A Buddhist and Hindu doctrine expressing belief in the sacredness of all living creatures and urging the avoidance of harm and violence.
jai·gong slang. Cantonese for the word 'vegetarian' (useful to know in a chinese restaurant).
5th ANNUAL WORLD VEGETARIAN DAY CELEBRATION Sunday, September 26, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
San Francisco County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park, entrance at Lincoln & 9th Avenue, next to the Arboretum, close to the Japanese Tea Garden
Public Transit: #44, #71, or N Judah, with BART connection at Embarcadero station or any other Market Street station.
Adults $5 donation/Children, Students, Seniors with ID free.
Early Bird Special - free for everyone to 10:30 a.m.
Great Speakers (See Schedule for Time and Place)
John Robbins, author: The Food Revolution and Diet for a New America with Ocean Robbins, youth and environment activist with YES Organization. Topic: "Peace, Politics, and Diet."
Howard Lyman, author:The Mad Cowboy, Plain Truth from the Cattle Rancher who Won't Eat Meat. Topic: "Mad Cow Update in the U.S."
Dr. Alan Goldhamer (DC.), co-author: The Pleasure Trap and Founder & Director of True North Health Center. Topic: "Losing Weight Without Losing Your Mind."
Lorri Bauston, Co-Founder and Director of Farm Sanctuary. Topic: "Vegan Kinship."
Dr. Tony O'Donnell, Doctor of Naturopathy & Homeopathy, Herbalist, Nutritionist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and author: Greens are Good for You. Topic: "Miracle Super Foods that Heal."
Millan Chessman, Health Practitioner and author: Cleanse Internally to Become Younger. Topic: "Staying Young and Healthy thru Cleansing."
Kenneth Williams, vegan Body Builder, winner of World Natural Body Building Championship September 2003. Topic: "Vegan Muscle Power."
Miyoko Schinner from CHOICE (Citizens for Healthy Options In Children's Education) and author: The New Now & Zen Epicure and Japanese Cookery. Topic: "Healthy Future for our Children: Revamping School Lunches."
Brent Parmenter, Representative for Pharmenex. Topic: "Importance of Antioxidants in your Diet." Free antioxidant tests on the latest Biophotonic Scanner throughout the day.
Healthy Food Demos with Samples & Recipes
"Indian Sushi" with Shanta Nimbark Sacharoff, Manager of Other Avenues and author: Flavors of India.
"Raw Meatless Balls" with Victoria Boutenko, author: 12 Steps to Raw Food, Raw Family, Eating without Heating, and video: Raw Gourmet Dishes Simplified.
"Raw Food Truffles" with Elaina Love, Special Staff Instructor of Living Light Culinary Arts Institute and author: Pure Joy Kitchen and DVD: Basics of Raw Foods.
"Authentic Vegan Tamales" with Banana Leaf and Corn Husks, traditional sauces & spices by Antonio Magana from Flacos Unique Vegetarian Food.
"Philippine Cuisine" by Jay Arpugao from the vegan No Worries Catering.
Live Entertainment Lively entertainment will be featured throughout the day. See Schedule.
Gourmet Vegan Dinner at 6 p.m. catered by Chef Ryan Goldsmith of Daily Harvest Catering. $10 includes Polenta Lasagna, Caesar-style Salad, White Bean with Roasted Vegetables & Greens, and Fresh Mint Lemonade. Optional Dessert for $4 Macadamia of Melon in a Mint Syrup served with crushed Pistachio Nuts.
Thanks to our sponsors: Ark Foundation, McDougall's Right Foods, Teeccino Caffe, Inc., Rainbow Grocery, Varnashram, Veg News, and Wildwood Natural Foods and to our hard working committee: T.G.Barnhill, David Casuto, Sharon Leong, Nancy Loewen, Gabe Quash, Dixie Mahy, Tony Martin, Kristen Miles, Douglass Russell, Justin Silbaugh, Janet Tom and Noelle Tornatore. Also, Treasurer, JC Cadiz, and Graphic Artist, Susan Dembowski.
World Vegetarian Day Volunteers and Party Lots of volunteers are needed for Saturday afternoon, Sept 25 for setting up and Sunday, September 26 for setting up, assisting during the event, breaking down, and cleaning up. Volunteers who help at least four hours get a free dinner at 6 p.m. that evening. Call our hotline 415-273-5481 or e-mail Noelle, noelleinthecity@comcast.net to sign up and to attend the orientation party Tuesday, September 21 at Latino Community Center, 1656 15th Street. Please RSVP to Noelle or call our hotline 415-273-5481 to make sure we have enough food for everyone.
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