VeganWorldRadio.org :: episode
# 50 : 29 June 2009
Vegan World Radio
Tune in every Monday at 10:00 am
at 90.1 FM KPFT Houston (89.5 in Galveston)
or live on the web at www.kpft.org
and www.veganworldradio.com
(or later on archive http://archive.kpft.org)
Envisioning Independence Day for the Animals:
Compassionate Summer Celebrations and Meat-free Gatherings
links relevant to today's program
VegetarianSummerfest.org
McDougall Adventure 2009
StCloudsRescue.org
SerenitySpringsSanctuary.org
Animal Rights National Conference
Dr. John McDougall has been teaching the life-saving vegan diet change to many hundreds of people over the decades, some of whom join him on adventure travel trips to ecologically diverse destinations while learning and eating delicious vegan foods.
The next McDougall Adventure trip to Costa Rica is July 8-15
Listen in today as Dr. McDougall explains how fish-eating is not healthy or sustainable and how the fishing industry is destroying our oceans.
Go to www.societyofpeace.org and click on Events Calendar for a comprehensive list of community happenings.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Raw Vegan Potluck Dinner and Lecture
Join fellow Raw Vegan enthusiasts at the twice monthly potluck, which is held around 6:30 pm at 2115 Taft Street. Hear a talk by Raw experts Angela Stokes and Matt Monarch.
For more information, contact Kat Jordan at sealionsrule@yahoo.com or phone 712-382-3217.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Raw Vegan Class Series - "What a Sweet Time"
In this class you will learn to prepare raw vegan cakes, pies, pudding and other goodies that are yummy and nutritious. Features; Chocolate Cake, Apple Pie, Snow Balls, Carrot Cake, Whipped cream and Fruit. Classes will be held at 2115 Taft Street in Houston. Each class is priced at $35.00 at the door. Call Tambra (281) 530-6736 , or Nancy (713) 478-2233.
Thursday , July 16, 2009
"Cooking on the Fly" with Pamela Kletke, the vegan Food Fairy
Learn to prepare delicious dishes with the odds and ends in your refrigerator and pantry. If you believe there's "nothing to eat," think again. Pamela Kletke, the vegan Food Fairy will show you how to work magic with the spices, condiments, canned goods, vegetables, and other items people tend to have on hand. This is a great way to clean out your kitchen, be creative, have fun, and save money! For more information and to register, visit LLU.com or call 713-529-4414.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
"Farm to Table: Making Vegan Food Delicious" Cooking Class with vegan chef Staci Davis
Leisure Learning Unlimited presents "Farm to Table: Making Vegan Food Delicious." Staci will teach you how to cook fresh, local cuisine grown in and around the Houston area. Discuss local farms, farmer's markets, and what grows well in Houston. Then make five meals from the harvest. For more information and to register, visit LLU.com or call 713-529-4414.
June 29, 2009 Vegan World Radio production and hosting thanks to Jerrilyn.
Compassionate Summer Celebrations and Meat-free Gatherings
Celebrate
compassion this holiday and find independence from animal-consumption.
On today's show we'll hear of the many vegan summer gatherings,
compassionate national conferences, and animal-free celebrations and
vacations now available to those committed to a cruelty-free
lifestyle. Hear about
the 35th Annual Vegetarian Summerfest in the wooded hills of
Pennsylvania, the National Animal Rights Conference in sunny Los
Angeles, and an exotic getaway to Costa Rica for families and singles
interested in exploring the vegan lifestyle with Dr. John
McDougall. Also we'll get an update about our local Independence
Day celebration with Society of PEACE, gone Hawaiian style for the
occasion. We'll pay a visit to some regional animal sanctuaries
to understand the lives of animals spared from slaughter and hear an
exclusive interview with animal rights musician Justine Mayela.
All this and more on today's episode of VEGAN WORLD RADIO.
>> Visit Click here to hear bonus material (not broadcast) of today's show. Listen to some of the extraordinary speeches from last year's National Animal Rights Conference, as we approach this year's AR2009 in Los Angeles, July 16-20. Offered with the kind permission of the Farm Animal Rights Movement which hosts the annual conference. Also a vegan restaurant review of LA's Shojin restauraunt from our friend Go Vegan with Bob Linden
Production and hosting for today's VWR program credits to Jerrilyn, June 29, 2009.
links relevant to today's program
VegetarianSummerfest.org McDougall Adventure 2009 StCloudsRescue.org SerenitySpringsSanctuary.org Animal Rights National Conference
The North American Vegetarian Society NAVS celebrates the 35th Annual Vegetarian Summerfest,
July 8-12 coming up in Johnstown Pennsylvania. We will hear all
the details from certified nutritional consultant and cooking
instructor Maribeth Abrams, author of Tofu 1-2-3 and the VEGETARIAN VOICE column "Ask Maribeth: A Voice for Vegan Living,"
Dr. John McDougall has been teaching the life-saving vegan diet change to many hundreds of people over the decades, some of whom join him on adventure travel trips to ecologically diverse destinations while learning and eating delicious vegan foods.
The next McDougall Adventure trip to Costa Rica is July 8-15
Listen in today as Dr. McDougall explains how fish-eating is not healthy or sustainable and how the fishing industry is destroying our oceans.
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A native of Washington, D.C., Justine Mayela
has built a 25-year professional career as a vocalist and musician.
Because of her love for animals, Justine became a vegetarian at age 16.
In 2002 she visited Farm Sanctuary, an experience that resulted in her
commitment to a vegan lifestyle and her decision to dedicate her life
to helping animals.
Cow
liberator, Lisemarie Dean will give us an update on Maybelle, the
heifer whose life she saved, and who now lives in peace at St. Clouds Rescue
along with other animals there who have found safe haven and kind
care. Also pictured are Norman and Beauford who participated in
the first ever Dried Grasses Tasting Test. Joining the discussion will be Alma Williams of Houston Animal Rights Team explaining the upcoming anti-circus demo and shaing an anouncement about the new Vegan Cafe in Houston. Kristen Lee Ohanyan of Society of PEACE will describe the upcoming Celebrate Freedom picnic in the park July 5th, and we'll also hear of the life-saving work being done at Serenity Springs Sanctuary and Animal Rescue by lifetime advocate Terry DeGaw. (Pictured at top, Lisamarie and rescued porcine friend Doser at Serenity Springs).
Go to www.societyofpeace.org and click on Events Calendar for a comprehensive list of community happenings.
>> Don't miss today's OPEN JOURNAL program on 90.1 FM KPFT at 12 noon, after BBC News <<
Bett Sundermeyer, President of No Kill Houston will be discussing no kill initiatives in Houston & at BARC, a new spay/neuter clinic in Houston, and leadership at city hall to support humane initiatives. Special guests will include Nathan Winograd, Dir of the No Kill Advocacy Center; Deanna Sellens, Dir of Fundraising for Adopt A Cat, Inc. & Clinic Director for Spay/Houston; and Kelly Cripe, Campaign Treasurer, Noah's Ark PAC.
Bett Sundermeyer, President of No Kill Houston will be discussing no kill initiatives in Houston & at BARC, a new spay/neuter clinic in Houston, and leadership at city hall to support humane initiatives. Special guests will include Nathan Winograd, Dir of the No Kill Advocacy Center; Deanna Sellens, Dir of Fundraising for Adopt A Cat, Inc. & Clinic Director for Spay/Houston; and Kelly Cripe, Campaign Treasurer, Noah's Ark PAC.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
The Houston Vegan Meetup Dinner
The Houston Vegan Meetup group will be meeting for a social Dinner on Saturday, July 4, 2009 at 5:30 PM at Field of Greens Restaurant, 2320 W. Alabama Street in Houston. Register at Houston Vegan Meetup
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Society of PEACE 2nd Annual "Celebrate Freedom -- Live Vegan" Hawaiian-style Potluck Picnic
Join Society of PEACE for our July event as we host the 2nd Annual "Celebrate Freedom -- Live Vegan" Potluck Picnic in the Park. This year, we're going Hawaiian (vegan style, of course!) and we'll be celebrating in Houston the day after Independence Day. There will be outdoor activities & games for the kids, great vegan food, door prizes for the "coolest Hawaiian shirt" & limbo contest, and much more. All ages and families are welcome to attend! Remember to bring a vegan entree, side dish or dessert to share!
Date: Sunday, July 5, 2009 Time: 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Memorial Park South Picnic Loop (look for our Big Blue Tent and the Society of PEACE logo banners!)
RSVP's are greatly appreciated! Please RSVP to Mari Devlin via email , or you may call/text the Society of PEACE line at 832-722-1376.
The Houston Vegan Meetup Dinner
The Houston Vegan Meetup group will be meeting for a social Dinner on Saturday, July 4, 2009 at 5:30 PM at Field of Greens Restaurant, 2320 W. Alabama Street in Houston. Register at Houston Vegan Meetup
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Society of PEACE 2nd Annual "Celebrate Freedom -- Live Vegan" Hawaiian-style Potluck Picnic
Join Society of PEACE for our July event as we host the 2nd Annual "Celebrate Freedom -- Live Vegan" Potluck Picnic in the Park. This year, we're going Hawaiian (vegan style, of course!) and we'll be celebrating in Houston the day after Independence Day. There will be outdoor activities & games for the kids, great vegan food, door prizes for the "coolest Hawaiian shirt" & limbo contest, and much more. All ages and families are welcome to attend! Remember to bring a vegan entree, side dish or dessert to share!
Date: Sunday, July 5, 2009 Time: 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Memorial Park South Picnic Loop (look for our Big Blue Tent and the Society of PEACE logo banners!)
RSVP's are greatly appreciated! Please RSVP to Mari Devlin via email , or you may call/text the Society of PEACE line at 832-722-1376.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Raw Vegan Potluck Dinner and Lecture
Join fellow Raw Vegan enthusiasts at the twice monthly potluck, which is held around 6:30 pm at 2115 Taft Street. Hear a talk by Raw experts Angela Stokes and Matt Monarch.
For more information, contact Kat Jordan at sealionsrule@yahoo.com or phone 712-382-3217.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Raw Vegan Class Series - "What a Sweet Time"
In this class you will learn to prepare raw vegan cakes, pies, pudding and other goodies that are yummy and nutritious. Features; Chocolate Cake, Apple Pie, Snow Balls, Carrot Cake, Whipped cream and Fruit. Classes will be held at 2115 Taft Street in Houston. Each class is priced at $35.00 at the door. Call Tambra (281) 530-6736 , or Nancy (713) 478-2233.
Thursday , July 16, 2009
"Cooking on the Fly" with Pamela Kletke, the vegan Food Fairy
Learn to prepare delicious dishes with the odds and ends in your refrigerator and pantry. If you believe there's "nothing to eat," think again. Pamela Kletke, the vegan Food Fairy will show you how to work magic with the spices, condiments, canned goods, vegetables, and other items people tend to have on hand. This is a great way to clean out your kitchen, be creative, have fun, and save money! For more information and to register, visit LLU.com or call 713-529-4414.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
"Farm to Table: Making Vegan Food Delicious" Cooking Class with vegan chef Staci Davis
Leisure Learning Unlimited presents "Farm to Table: Making Vegan Food Delicious." Staci will teach you how to cook fresh, local cuisine grown in and around the Houston area. Discuss local farms, farmer's markets, and what grows well in Houston. Then make five meals from the harvest. For more information and to register, visit LLU.com or call 713-529-4414.
Vegan World Radio Tune in every Monday at 10:00 am
at 90.1 FM KPFT Houston (89.5 in Galveston)
or live on the web at www.kpft.org
and www.veganworldradio.com
(or later on archive http://archive.kpft.org)
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