Upcoming events

Animal Liberation Sydney monthly meeting and dinner 6:30pm, Tuesday 9 March 2010 Level 9, 32 York Street, Sydney Public meeting - 6.30pm, second Tuesday of every month except December and January Tonight's agenda:     - Kangaroo fundraiser     - News and events     - Lobsters and other shelled animals in restaurant tanks     - Variety and fundraising nights - Gaelic Club, Surry Hills     - Vivisection Please make an effort to arrive by 6.30pm, but in the event you are late, call 9262 3221, and someone will let you in. The meeting will be followed by dinner at Peace Harmony veg restaurant, just around the corner at 44 Erskine St. You are welcome to come just for the dinner if you can't make the meeting. Contact: sydneyhq@animal-lib.org.au or call 02 9262 3221. For more information see Animal Liberation

Raw organic vegan dinner and live music, Ruby's Place, Bondi Chapel Wednesday 10 March 2010 and every second Wednesday 7.30pm cafe opens, 8pm performance starts Ruby's Place, Chapel by the Sea 95 Roscoe Street, Bondi Beach (next to the market place) $10 for performance, about $15 for meal Tonight: Raw burgers and chocolate pie for dessert! For more information contact Maya at ChangingMaya@gmail.com or Changing Maya. For performance information, go to Chapel by the Sea

Green Earth Festival, Brisbane Saturday 13 March 2010 Music: 10am - 8pm Salls: 10am - 6pm Kids' Zone: 10am - 4pm Brisbane City Botanic Gardens Environmental awareness, health & lifestyle, sustainability, recycling. Green cuisine stalls, cooking demos, kids' zone, live music and entertainment, education and speakers, art and fashion, video zone. Sponsors, stallholders and volunteers needed - can YOU help? For more information, see Green Earth Festival website or email info@greenearthfestival.net or phone 0412 357 051. Find us on FaceBook, MySpace, Twitter and YouTube! This is not a NSW event, but many people are travelling north to enjoy the festival. How about making a holiday of it!

Vegan Picnic, Royal Botanic Gardens 1.00pm, Sunday 14 March 2010 Main Pond, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Bring a vegan dish to share for a picnic in the beautiful Botanic Gardens. Meet by the Main Pond, near the water's edge. See Botanic Gardens website for map. If you can't find us, call Samantha on 0403 658 858 on the day. The picnic will be cancelled in case of rain. If in doubt, please call Samantha in the morning. All welcome: vegan, vegetarian or just curious! Membership not required. A great chance to relax, have fun, enjoy yummy food and meet new friends. Please see the vegan picnic guidelines for more information.

Animal Liberation kangaroo fundraiser lunch
1.00pm, Sunday 14 March 2010
Tian Ci Vegetarian Restaurant
1006 Victoria Road, West Ryde
Now, more than in any previous time, kangaroos are being exploited in greater numbers. Industry continues its propaganda that kangaroos are in 'plague proportions' and vested interest groups comply with this fabrication for profit.
The 440,000 Joey Campaign is attracting people from around the world who are signatories to banning the slaughter of kangaroos. Hundreds of kangaroos each night are shot through the jaw and left to drown in their own blood while joeys' heads are crushed with a boot or lead pipe. Other joeys die of starvation, dehydration or predation. We must do everything we can to keep this campaign going here and overseas!
Animal Liberation Parramatta invites you to a fundraising lunch to raise money for this cause. It is a yum cha lunch, with a $5 donation per head going to the campaign.
RSVP or queries to billie.preston@gmail.com.

Earthlings screening and vegan food, Animal Liberation Parramatta
7.00pm, Wednesday 17 March 2010
Parramatta Council Chambers, 2 Civic Place, Parramatta
Earthlings is an award-winning documentary film about the suffering of animals for food, fashion, pets, entertainment and medical research.
The film is narrated by Academy Award nominee Joaquin Phoenix and features music by platinum-selling recording artist Moby.
Earthlings is an award-winning documentary film about the Today Earthlings is considered the definitive animal rights film by organizations around the world. 'Of all the films I have ever made, this is the one that gets people talking the most,' said Phoenix. 'For every one person who sees Earthlings, they will tell three.'
Please feel free to pass this invitation onto others, especially non-vegan friends :) This event will also be catered with yummy vegan food including homemade banana cake, caramel slice and chocolate muffins!
RSVP or queries to billie.preston@gmail.com.

Vegan Society Banquet at Green Palace Thai Vegetarian
7.00pm, Saturday 20 March 2010
182 King St Newtown
$25pp
Come and experience a delicious vegan Thai banquet developed by owner/chef Kenjji Silanuluck.
BYO
Bookings essential by Thursday before dinner: by phone or SMS to 0403 658 858, by phone to 9922 5307, by email to events@vegansocietynsw.com or by leaving a message at the bottom of this page.
Please leave your mobile phone number, just in case we need to contact you.
All welcome: vegan, vegetarian or just curious! Membership not required.

Raw organic vegan dinner and live music, Ruby's Place, Bondi Chapel Wednesday 24 March 2010 and every second Wednesday 7.30pm cafe opens, 8pm performance starts Ruby's Place, Chapel by the Sea 95 Roscoe Street, Bondi Beach (next to the market place) $10 for performance, about $15 for meal Tonight: The famous lasagne! Plus surprise dessert :-) For more information contact Maya at ChangingMaya@gmail.com or Changing Maya. For performance information, go to Chapel by the Sea

Introduction to Vegan Cuisine - Sydney Community College
Saturday 27 March 2010
10am to 4pm
Tutor: Leigh Drew
Cost: $139
Sydney Secondary College, Leichhardt Campus
Veganism, a lifestyle where there is no consumption of any animal products whatsoever, is a rapidly growing subculture. Due to its strong ethical grounding, alignment with healthy eating principles and minimal impact upon the environment, it appeals to many different people for many different reasons.
If you want to learn Vegan Cuisine in Sydney, then this course is for you.
Vegan cuisine is bright, tasty, easy and satisfying, and incorporates flavours and techniques from cultures around the globe.
The course will cover nutrition, a range of cookery techniques, and act as an introduction to all things vegan - as well as showing how easy and healthful vegan cuisine can be!
Organic and in season ingredients will be used where possible.
For more information, and to enrol, go to: Sydney Community College

Vegan Picnic, Bronte Beach 1.00pm, Sunday 11 April 2010 Meet in the middle of the green behind the beach. Bring a vegan dish to share for a picnic at the beautiful Bronte Beach. If you can't find us, call Samantha on 0403 658 858 on the day. The picnic will be cancelled in case of rain. If in doubt, please call Samantha in the morning. All welcome: vegan, vegetarian or just curious! Membership not required. A great chance to relax, have fun, enjoy yummy food and meet new friends. Please see the vegan picnic guidelines for more information.

Vegan Society Banquet at Peace Harmony Restaurant
7.00pm, Saturday 24 April 2010
Peace Harmony Vegetarian Thai Restaurant
44 Erskine St, Sydney
$22 per person
BYO
Enjoy like-minded company and the beautiful taste of this peaceful Thai restaurant. Something not be be missed.
Bookings essential by Thursday before dinner: by phone or SMS to 0403 658 858, by phone to 9922 5307, by email to events@vegansocietynsw.com or by leaving a message at the bottom of this page.
Please leave your mobile phone number, just in case we need to contact you.
All welcome: vegan, vegetarian or just curious! Membership not required.

Sydney Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale, Newtown Saturday 24 April 2010 8am to 4pm King St Newtown, outside the Newtown Community Centre, across the road from Newtown Train Station The Newtown vegan bake sale stalls have become a thing of legend. They sell a mouth-watering array of vegan cakes, slices and other goodies prepared by a selection of Sydney's best vegan chefs. This month they'll be raising money for animal charities. Get in early as their goodies always sell out fast! Contact Mandee at sydneyveganbakesale@gmail.com if you would like to bake something for the stall or if you would like to help out. Or you can follow at www.twitter.com/sydveganbksale The Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale occurs this year from 24 April to 2 May 2010 at locations around the world. See the Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale website.

The Living Planet - VeganExpo 2010 10am to 4pm Sunday 2 May 2010 Petersham Town Hall, 107 Crystal St, Petersham $5 entry, kids under 18 are free Heaps of stalls, speakers and music to keep you entertained. Try a great variety of delicious, healthy food - all day. Enjoy a fun day out with all of your family and friends! Help to sustain our precious planet and animals by making conscious food choices. Learn more about raw living food. Volunteers needed: if you are interested in helping out in any way, please contact expo@vegansocietynsw.com Sponsors and stallholders please contact Sarah on 0431 849 711. See main VeganExpo page for more details.

Newcastle Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale, Maitland Showground
Sunday 2 May 2010
Maitland Fair Markets, Blomfield Street, Louth Park
8am to 2pm
The organiser for this event is Jacqueline Jones.

Vegan Picnic, Milson Park, Kirribilli 1.00pm, Sunday 9 May 2010 The park is a five minute walk from Milsons Point train station. Bring a vegan dish to share for a picnic in this beautiful harbourside park. If you can't find us, call Samantha on 0403 658 858 on the day. Bad weather contingency at Samantha's house in Kirribilli. If in doubt, please call Samantha in the morning. All welcome: vegan, vegetarian or just curious! Membership not required. A great chance to relax, have fun, enjoy yummy food and meet new friends. Please see the vegan picnic guidelines for more information.

Vegan Society Banquet at Loving Eden, Glebe
7.00pm, Saturday 22 May 2010
Loving Eden Vegan Vegetarian Restaurant
123 Glebe Point Rd
$25 per person
This is a new restaurant in Glebe, so come and try it out!
Bookings essential by Thursday before dinner: by phone or SMS to 0403 658 858, by phone to 9922 5307, by email to events@vegansocietynsw.com or by leaving a message at the bottom of this page.
Please leave your mobile phone number, just in case we need to contact you.
All welcome: vegan, vegetarian or just curious! Membership not required.

Vegan Society Lunch at Zen Oasis, Berrima 12.00pm, Sunday 6 June 2010 Zen Oasis Lot 2 Medway Road, Berrima Meet up for a lovely buffet style vegan lunch in this beautiful restaurant. Enjoy exotic oriental cuisine, complimented by a warm and relaxing atmosphere and the magnificent natural landscapes surrounding the restaurant. See Zen Oasis website for map and more information. Bookings essential by Friday before lunch: by phone or SMS to 0403 658 858, by phone to 9922 5307, by email to events@vegansocietynsw.com or by leaving a message at the bottom of this page. Please leave your mobile phone number, just in case we need to contact you. All welcome: vegan, vegetarian or just curious! Membership not required.

Indian Vegan Weekend Cooking Workshop
11am - 3.00pm each day, 21-22 August 2010
Wahroonga, Sydney
$180 for the two days
Over an intensive two day course, you will learn and savor the delicious cuisines of the North and South of India.
Class Menu:
Day 1 (North Indian): Pakoras, Punjabi chole, Aaloo matar gobhi, Seetha Phal (pumpkin), Poori bread, Cumin rice, Masala chai
Day 2 (South Indian): Vada, Coconut chutney, Lemon rice, Sambar, Dosa, Coconut mixed vegetables, Halwa.
For full details see Ma Indian Cooking.