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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).
Memorial Day Potluck Co-hosted with East Bay Veg'ns Monday, May 30: Socializing & Appetizers at 2:00 p.m.; Dining at 3:00 p.m. 633 Glen Wood Isle, Alameda, hosted by Elizabeth Bechtold $1 suggested donation with food, enough for 10 people per person. $10 per person without food. Attire: Dressy Casual (wear layers from warm to cold). Due to the closeness to the canal, Elizabeth has requested that no children under 12 come. Directions: From Highway 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 and walk to Glenwood. Call Elizabeth for last minute directions, 510-864-1111. After the potluck, there will be boating and dancing. Soft soled shoes needed for dancing in the studio. Door donation is waived for those who come at least one hour before to help set up. Call Elizabeth if you can help.
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