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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).
East Bay Holiday Potluck Sunday, December 25. 5:00 p.m. socializing and Appetizers; 6:00 p.m. Dining; 6:00 p.m. Dancing at the home of Elizabeth Bechtold, 633 Glenwood Isle, Alameda (see directions below). Co-sponsored with East Bay Veg*ns. Very Raw Friendly. Atire: Dressy (Wear Red and/or Green to get into the Holiday spirit.) Wear or bring soft-soled shoes for dancing in the private dance studio.
$1 suggested donation with food, enough for 10 people, or $10 without food. Holiday recipes are encouraged. Prizes for the best Entrée or Dessert. Door Donation waived for volunteers who come two hours early to help set up and prepare luscious raw treats with Elizabeth. Call 510-864-1111 to volunteer or for last minute directions or 415-885-2251 for general information.
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 Fruitvale BART Station, take Bus #50 to White Hall & Willow, then walk 2 blocks to Otis and 1 block to Glenwood. For more transit information, call BART at 415-989-2278 or AC Transit at 510-839-2931. Call 415-273-5481 for more general information.
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