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vegetarian
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.
vegan
n. A strict vegetarian who eats plant products only, especially one who uses no products derived from animals, such as honey, fur or leather.
ahimsa
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 word to know in a chinese restaurant).
Halloween Costume Party Potluck Sunday, October 31, 5:00 Socializing & Appetizers; 6:00 Dining followed by Games and Dancing at the home of Elizabeth Bechtold, 633 Glenwood Isle, Alameda.
Suggested donation: $1 with food; $10 without food. Prizes for the best costumes and best Halloween entree and dessert. No charge for those arriving one hour early to volunteer setting up. Co-sponsored with East Bay Vegetarians. Bring your dancing shoes or sox and your favorite CD dancing music.
Directions: From 880, take High Street Alameda Exit. At stoplight, turn west onto High Street and proceed over bridge 1.5 miles. Turn right onto Otis Drive and right onto Glenwood. From BART Station, take Bus #50 to White Hall & Willow, then walk 2 blocks to Otis and 1 block to Glenwood. Call Dixie for more information, 415-885-2251 or Elizabeth for last minute directions, 510-864-1111.
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