Vegetarian Society of Georgia - Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

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Brenda Davis

Brenda Davis, Registered Dietician, will have 3 appearances in Atlanta during her 40-state, 4 province tour through the US and Canada. Details on each appearance are provided below. Brenda is a leader in her field and an internationally acclaimed speaker. She is a past chair of the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group of the American Dietetic Association (ADA). Brenda is author of five books Becoming Vegetarian (new edition just out) and Becoming Vegan, Dairy-free and Delicious, and the newly released Defeating Diabetes. She has also authored numerous professional and lay articles, spoken at several ADA Conferences and the National Nutrition Conferences in several countries.

Saturday January 24, 5 PM Return to Eden (Atlanta)

Cutting Edge Vegetarian Nutrition. "Cutting Edge Vegetarian Nutrition" goes into the fine details of the nutrients of concern to vegetarians or vegans - specifically protein, iron, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B12 and essential fatty acids. Information covered in the talk can be found in her books The New Becoming Vegetarian and Becoming Vegan. The lecture is also suitable for non-vegetarians since it covers good nutrition in general. 2335 Cheshire Bridge Rd., Atlanta, 404-320-EDEN

Sunday January 25, 2 PM Life Grocery (Marietta)

Optimal Diet - during Life Groceries' mostly raw brunch "Eating for Life...constructing the optimal diet" discusses the consequences of our food choices to human health, and is extremely well received. It addresses current knowledge about diet and disease, and practical ways to modify our diets to minimize disease risk and maximize our protection. 1453 Roswell Rd., Marietta, 770-977-9583

Sunday January 25, 6 PM Sevananda (Atlanta)

Defeating Diabetes (great to hear if you have diabetes or not because she is talking about the right way to eat) "Defeating Diabetes" examines the epidemic of type 2 diabetes, and how individuals can make the diet and lifestyle choices that will give them the best possible chance of defeating this disease. This discussion challenges many of the commonly held beliefs about diabetes, including the optimal quantity and sources of carbohydrates, fiber, protein and fat, including essential fatty acids. All information presented can be found in her newly released book, "Defeating Diabetes." Sevananda Co-op, 467 Moreland Ave., Atlanta, 404-681-2831

Tuesday, April 1, 2003

Michael Greger, M.D., is coming to Atlanta to speak at several locations with several talks. His website is www.veganMD.org. Come to one or all of these inspiring talks! One is about vegetarian health, one on how to go vegetarian, and one on how animal rights relates to corporate globalization, and more! For information, please contact (or LL) Elsa Wright at ewrigh2@yahoo.com or 404-534-9532.

April 1
7:30 pm - 8:15 PM

OPTIMUM VEGETARIAN NUTRITION: SURPRISING NEW RESEARCH

Are vegans and vegetarians as healthy as they can and should be? Dr. Michael Greger returns from the latest International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition with cutting edge information on vegan and vegetarian nutrition. He will review the newest research - highlighting the mounting importance of Omega 3 fatty acids and Vitamin B12 in the diet - and share his recommendations for maximizing vegetarian health and longevity. 75 min. (4 hour version also available). Target audience: Vegetarians. Studio-quality CD's of this talk are available from Dr. Greger for a $10 donation.

LOCALE:
Sevananda Vegetarian Grocery Store
www.sevananda.com
467 Moreland Av.
Atlanta,GA 30307
Free parking available

From MARTA, take the train to INMAN PARK train station. Take bus 3 down Moreland Ave towards Ponce de Leon ave, and get off at Sevananda on your left. Or walk down Dekalb Ave AWAY from downtown about 1/2 mile, turn left onto Moreland Ave, walk about 1/2 mile, then cross the street to Sevananda.

Call Sevananda at 404-681-2831 FOR DIRECTIONS, QUESTIONS, etc.

Wednesday, April 2, 2003

April 2 - Emory University
4-5 PM
COX HALL,
Third floor, BALLROOM #1 - located at the center of Emory's campus

VEGAN SNACKS WILL BE SERVED. :)

CORPORATE GLOBALIZATION: Trading Away Our Right to
Protect Animals

Dr. Michael Greger will share his research about how global trade agreements and institutions such as GATT, NAFTA, and the World Trade Organization (WTO) have affected animals. He will offer his understanding of what impact the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (the expansion of NAFTA) will have on animals as well. This is a riveting and thought-provoking talk, infused with vast historical background and even humor, about what may be the greatest threat ever posed to animal protection. 45 min. Target audience: Animal advocates and other social justice activists. Studio-quality CD's of this talk are available from Dr. Greger for a $10 donation.

LOCALE PARKING:
Closest parking deck: Fishburne Deck From North Decatur Road heading TOWARDS BRIARCLIFF ROAD, turn RIGHT onto Clifton Road, then left at first stoplight (Fishburne Road I'm pretty sure), stay LEFT (NOT DOWN THE HILL), and straight into the parking deck. Then ask anyone where Cox Hall or the clock tower is. This is $1 or $2 an hour for parking. Free parking is also available, illegally, at Emory Village, i.e. CVS, etc. From MARTA, take bus #6 from either Lindbergh or Candler Park MARTA train stations. Ask to get off at Emory's center of campus (the hospital stop will do).

For questions, please email ELSA WRIGHT AT ewrigh2@emory.edu

Wednesday, April 2, 2003

April 2
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

GOING VEGETARIAN: A How-to Guide for Making the Change

Going vegetarian can be fun and easy! You've decided that the "whys" of vegetarianism make sense, and now you need the "hows." Dr. Michael Greger gives a lively and entertaining talk packed with practical advice on how to go vegetarian or vegan, from meal planning to nutrition to the personal and social aspects of making the transition. Whether it's for you, your loved ones, the animals, or the Earth, Dr. Greger shows how vegetarian living is now easier than ever. 45 min. Target audience: Non-vegetarian or beginner vegetarians.

LOCALE:
Whole Foods Briarcliff

AT INTERSECTION OF BRIARCLIFF/LA VISTA RDS,
2111 Briarcliff Road Atlanta GA 30329

CALL 404.634.7800 FOR DIRECTIONS
Free parking available

Thursday, April 3, 2003

April 3
7:30pm - 8:30 PM

OPTIMUM VEGETARIAN NUTRITION: SURPRISING NEW RESEARCH

Are vegans and vegetarians as healthy as they can and should be? Dr. Michael Greger returns from the latest International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition with cutting edge information on vegan and vegetarian nutrition. He will review the newest research - highlighting the mounting importance of Omega 3 fatty acids and Vitamin B12 in the diet - and share his recommendations for maximizing vegetarian health and longevity. 75 min. (4 hour version also available). Target audience: Vegetarians. Studio-quality CD's of this talk are available from Dr. Greger for a $10 donation.

LOCALE:
Sprout Cafe
www.sproutcafe.com
1475 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 200
Roswell, GA 30076
(770) 992-9218

Tuesday, May 17, 2003

Please join VSG on Saturday, May 17, for a tasty and fascinating lesson about
"living" (raw) foods, conducted by master chef Jackie Graff. The free
program starts at 4 p.m. at the Sprout Cafe, 1475 Holcomb Bridge Rd. in
Roswell. The program will last about an hour, and anyone who wishes to may
stay afterwards to enjoy dinner (with everyone paying on their own).

Please reserve a seat by calling (770) 662-4019 by May 15. To learn more
about the Sprout Cafe, visit their web site at www.sproutcafe.com.

LOCALE:
Sprout Cafe
www.sproutcafe.com
1475 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 200
Roswell, GA 30076
(770) 992-9218

2002

Sunday, February 23rd, 4:00pm

Kate Smolski of the Georgia Sierra Club is giving a presentation at Cameli's restaurant, 1263 Glenwood Ave. S.E., Atlanta (same place we had our volunteer meeting in early summer). Kate is a vegan who volunteered to do a slideshow on forest protection, and will also discuss how agriculture affects natural resources. The program is free, and anyone who wants to stay afterwards for dinner will simply order and pay on their own.

Please RSVP by Feb. 21 to (770) 662-4019. We need the count of who's coming so that we may notify the restaurant to prepare seating.

Cameli's is three blocks east of Moreland Avenue, at 1263 Glenwood Ave. S.E.

2001

November 22, 2001, Thursday, 1:00pm - VSG Thanksgiving Celebration!

A Celebration of Life!

Spread the word & spare the bird! The Vegetarian Society of Georgia's annual Thanksgiving dinner will be held at Inman Park United Methodist Church. The church is located at 1015 Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta (click link below for directions).

The event is open to everyone. Guests are asked to bring a vegan (no flesh, eggs or dairy) entree, side dish, salad or dessert that will serve 8-10 people. Utensils, drinks, and dinnerware are provided. Children's activities will be offered, so bring the whole family and join in this celebration of healthy, humane living.

Admission is free, but please RSVP no later than November 20th so that we will know how many people to expect at the event.

August 25, 2001, 6:00pm - Cookout at the home of Cheryl McAuliffe & Dick Bridges

We will be hosting a burger cookout at the home of Cheryl McAuliffe and Dick Bridges. VSG will provide the burgers, and those attending should bring a Vegan side dish or dessert to serve 8-10 people. These burgers are some of the most delicious veggie burgers you'll ever taste!!

The hosts will provide beverages, so all you have to bring is yourself, your food, a serving spoon for your dish, and friends and/or family.

Since VSG is providing the burgers, we must know in advance how many are coming. Please RSVP with your name and the total number of adults and children in your party . We need this info by August 22nd. Please call the VSG line at 770-662-4019 (24 hours a day) to RSVP.

Cheryl and Dick host a couple of events for VSG each year and are wonderful hosts with a beautiful home. Plan to join us and enjoy an evening of delicious food with friendly people. Invite your friends to attend with you!

June 2, 2001 - Saturday - 7:00pm. Potluck with Speaker, Milton Fried, M.D. (program to begin at approximately 7:45pm).

Epworth United Methodist Church
(near Little Five Points)
1561 McLendon Avenue
Atlanta, Georgia
404-525-4746

Bring a vegan dish to share (this contains no eggs, no dairy and no flesh) that will serve 8-10 people. Also bring a serving spoon.

To save on the waste of disposable items, bring your own plates, utensils, napkins, beverages.

Cost: $3 for each adult (this fee is to help pay for the rental of the facility). Children under 12 free.

Program topic:

Toxic metals, a very common cause of chronic disease in Georgia - how to test for it and how to treat it.

Milton Fried, M.D., of the Milton Fried Medical Clinic in Atlanta is an expert in the use of Chinese herbs and prescribes them, as well as traditional medicne, for his patients. He believes in treating the whole person and getting to the root of a problem. He has an impressive education - physical therapy masters degree, chiropractic degree and M.D., and is truly a wealth of information.

Dr. Fried spoke to VSG several years ago and is counted as one of our best speakers ever. Don't miss this very informative evening!

For more information on Dr. Fried, see his site at:

http://www.docfried.com/

February 25, 2001 - Sunday - 4:30pm. "A Sunday Potluck with Board Games"
515 Calhoun Street, Atlanta.

Please join us for this event and bring your favorite board games with you! After eating, we will play games and get to know each other better. If you bring kids, bring their favorite game too.

Bring a Vegan dish to share (no flesh, no eggs, no dairy) that will serve 8-10 people. Also bring your own plate, utensils, napkin, beverage, and serving spoon.

This event is at the home of Delta Fairington. Directions:

Going South on 75/85, take the 10th Street/14th Street Techwood exit, turn right on 14th Street (you'll see a large Wolf Camera store). Go less than 1 mile and look for the Georgia Lighting building on the left. Turn here (McMillian Street). Cross the first street (Ethel) and the house is on the next left-hand corner, Calhoun and McMillian. 515 Calhoun Street (the address is above the door in stained glass).

If you will be going North on 75/85, take the same exit, but turn left on 10th Street, crossing over the freeway. Turn a sharp right on Hemphill. Hemphill is actually the wide right and it will say McMillian once you make that sharp right. Cross the first small street and the house is on the next corner.

Call Delta at 404-875-1319 if you get lost.

January 13, 2001 - Saturday - 7:00pm. "Not-So-Ordinary Fruits & Vegetables"

"Not-So-Ordinary Fruits and Vegetables" will be the program topic at the
next VSG event on Sat., Jan. 13 at 7:00 pm at the Epworth United Methodist Church, 1561 McLendon Ave. in Atlanta. The church is near Little Five Points.

This will be a vegan potluck followed by the program presented by Case
Lichtveld, produce manager for Harry's Farmers Market. He'll give all kinds
of information on how to choose and cook unusual produce. Can you tell if a
snow puff is ripe? How do you cook snake beans? And what do you do with
tindora? Come find out!

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Vegetarian Society of Georgia
P.O. Box 2164
Norcross, GA 30091

web: VegSocietyOfGa.org
email: veggie236@earthlink.net
phone: 770.662.4019