May 2018
Marin Vegetarian Education Group
If there is a heaven on Earth, I think it might be on the path
around Lake Lagunitas in spring. I was speechless with joy last week
to see the abundance of irises, lupin, saxifrage, woodland stars,
violets, roses, and so many flowers whose names I don't know. I
hope that May brings you many moments of treasured delight.
Saturday, May 5
11:30 - 2:00 Fairfax
Outreach at Good Earth Natural Foods
May 4 is International Respect for Chicken Day, and United
Poultry Concerns encourages us to speak up on behalf the billions of
birds who live bleak lives before being slaughtered at a young age.
Join United Poultry Concerns, Compassionate Living, and Animal
Liberation Bay Area in peaceful leafleting and demonstraation in
honor of International Respect for Chickens Day. Meet at The Good
Earth In Fairfax (720 Center Blvd) at 11:30. This is a meet-up
event, so telling them you're coming would be helpful. Learn more
and rsvp at https://www.meetup.com/marin-vegan/events/
Saturday, May 5 - Cinco de Mayo
Goatlandia Fun-d Raising Dinner
4:30 PM
Fun, foodie delights, a silent auction, hors d'oeuvres with
beer, wine and Margaritas, plus a meet and greet with the baby goats
all precede a delicious vegan dinner at Goatlandia's second annual
Spring fundraising dinner on Saturday, May 5 in Santa Rosa. The
optional goat tour is at 4:30, hors d'oeuvres are at 5:30, and
dinner is at 6:30. The cost is $100, and you must rsvp at goatlandia.org/rsvp
Seating is limited, so reserve today to help support this
life-saving, educational, vegan-promoting animal sanctuary.
Sunday, May 6
Lunch at Taj of Marin
1:00
This coming Sunday, May 6 is the monthly gathering of kind and
fun people for lunch at Taj of Marin. This is a meetup group that
has been enjoying a vegan, Indian lunch for years, and they are
always eager to meet new people. RSVP at
https://www.meetup.com/marin-vegan/events/
Thursday, May 10
Factory Farming Awareness Coalition
Fundraising Spring Dinner
One of my favorite not for profits is having its annual
fundraising dinner at one of my favorite restaurants. Join the
Factory Farming Awareness Coalition at Sanctuary Bistro in Berkeley
on Thursday May 10 to support their wonderful work. The cost is $75,
and every dollar will be matched by a generous donor. Learn more
about this terrific group at ffacoalition.org. And
reserve a spot at the fundraiser (if there is still space) at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ffac-spring-dinner-2018-tickets-45113446533
Saturday, May 19
11 AM to 5 PM
Oakland VegFest
Free, fun, educational
From 11 to 5 on Saturday, May 19, come to Oakland and celebrate
all things vegan! The event is free and takes place at the Lake
Merritt Amphitheater (between 12th St. and 1st Avenue on Lake
Merritt Blvd.) See the video and learn more at
http://oaklandvegfest.com/ You may recognize some familiar
faces in the video!
Helping Dairy Farmers
In last month's newsletter, I included an article about the
plight of dairy farmers in the wake of falling demand for dairy
products. Thanks to Miyoko Schinner, I discovered an organization
that helps animal farmers make the change to raising plants instead.
Check out the good work of Farm Transformers at https://farmtransformers.com/
Beyond Sausage Joins Beyond Meat's Line
Now you can buy Beyond Sausage at Whole Foods. Learn more about
the new product here: https://www.plantbasednews.org/post/whole-foods-offering-beyond-sausage?utm_source=Plant+Based+News+Subscribers+Combined&utm_campaign=f04ed8980c-Weekly+News+Updates&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5651a57357-f04ed8980c-192762809
San Francisco Bans Sale of Fur
In March the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted to ban
the sale of fur in the city. This ban begins in January, and
retailers will have one additional year to sell their remaining
inventory. Here is one of many stories that reported this historic
vote. http://time.com/5208197/san-francisco-fur-ban/
New Word: Vystopia
Describes Being Vegan in a Non-Vegan World
Clare Mann, a psychologist in Australia, has coined a word to
describe the anguish vegans feel in world where most people don't
want to know about what happens to animals when humans use them for
food, clothing, entertainment and research. She has written a small
book on the subject that will go on sale May 17. According to
Mann, 83% of vegans experience vystopia. Here is more on her new
word and the book:
https://www.plantbasednews.org/post/australian-psychologist-coins-term-describe-anguish-vegans-vystopia?utm_source=Plant+Based+News+Subscribers+Combined&utm_campaign=f04ed8980c-Weekly+News+Updates&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5651a57357-f04ed8980c-192762809
Speaking of Words: Plant Based vs. Vegan
A recent survey of more than 1100 consumers found that "plant
based" was strongly preferred to "vegan" to describe a diet without
animal products. I prefer "vegan" because I see veganism as a
lifestyle choice promoting kindness. But if others are motivated
strictly by health concerns, I say: Whatever works to help people
stop eating animals is the best choice. Thanks to the many readers
who alerted me to this survey. The first link is an overview. The
second has more details from the survey.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/04/19/Plant-based-plays-way-better-than-vegan-with-most-consumers-says-Mattson#
https://www.fooddive.com/news/grocery--consumers-prefer-the-term-plant-based-to-vegan/521807/
Vegan Outreach
Behind the Scenes
In just under four minutes, learn about how Vegan Outreach began
and how their booklets have reached tens of millions of college
students over the last few decades. If you ever wondered why so many
people go vegan in college, this effective, persistent organization
is a large part of the answer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Dps_xgH-UU&feature=youtu.be
Feeding More People
According to a researcher in Israel, if all the land used to
raise cattle, pigs and chickens in the United States was used
instead to grow plant food for humans, we could feed 390 million
more people. Here is the story from the Los Angeles Times: http://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-more-food-vegan-20180326-story.html
Butcher's Son Moving to
Bigger Space, Former Cheese Shop
The vegan deli in Berkeley, The Butcher's Son, is always
crowded. I'm thrilled to learn that they are moving across the
street to 1954 University Ave, site of the former Maker's Common, a
much larger space. If you have not yet visited this unique, popular
deli, be prepared to be blown away. See their menu at http://www.thebutchersveganson.com/
And read about the move at
https://sf.eater.com/2018/4/2/17189838/butchers-son-berkeley-makers-common-space-opening
UC Berkeley Offering Class on Veganism and Sustainability
A Sustainable Food Lab program at UC Berkeley is focusing on
veganism and sustainability. The lab is at the Sutardja Center for
Entrepreneurship and Technology, and I'm excited to see that there
is interest in vegan, sustainable products and ideas among meat
eating and vegan students alike.
https://www.plantbasednews.org/post/uc-berkeley-offers-college-course-for-a-sustainable-vegan-future?utm_source=Plant+Based+News+Subscribers+Combined&utm_campaign=c9ef55cf1e-Weekly+News+Updates&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5651a57357-c9ef55cf1e-192762809
New Vegan Mayo
Field Roast, makers of Chao vegan cheese and meat-free sausages
now offers a vegan mayo as well. It's called Chao Mayo. Here is more
on this vegan company that was sold last year to a major meat
processing company last year.
https://www.plantbasednews.org/post/field-roast-vegan-butter-mayo?utm_source=Plant+Based+News+Subscribers+Combined&utm_campaign=c9ef55cf1e-Weekly+News+Updates&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5651a57357-c9ef55cf1e-192762809
New Bill Would Require Vegan Meals to be Available in Prisons
A state senator representing Berkeley has introduced a bill to
make vegan meals available in state prisons. Here's the scoop:
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2018/04/25/california-considers-vegan-meals-prison-inmates/
France Makes It A Crime to Call Plant Based Meat "Meat"
Whereas Canada is considering warning labels on some dairy
products, France has made it illegal to use terms such as milk or
meat for plant based alternatives. Here's the story:
https://www.plantbasednews.org/post/plant-based-companies-in-france-fined-for-using-meat-labels
Green Giant Adding Vegan Food Bowls
You know that veganism has gone mainstream when Green Giant
announces it is adding six vegan bowl meals to its line. Does
anyone else remember the tv commercials that sang Ho, ho, ho, Green
Giant? I hope that this new line introduces many people to tasty
vegan meals. Ho, ho, ho, go vegan!
https://www.onegreenplanet.org/news/green-giant-launches-vegan-meal-bowls/
Vegan Birkenstocks
If "tree hugging vegan" is not cliche enough for you, how about
"tree hugging, Birkenstock vegan"? There are now three vegan
Birkenstock styles to choose from. Hooray!
https://www.peta.org/living/personal-care-fashion/vegan-birkenstocks/
Tell Me Something I Didn't Already Know
A new study shows that animal protein raises the risk for heart
disease. Plant protein has the opposite effect. https://www.plantbasednews.org/post/eating-meat-proteins-increase-heart-disease-risk?utm_source=Plant+Based+News+Subscribers+Combined&utm_campaign=f04ed8980c-Weekly+News+Updates&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5651a57357-f04ed8980c-192762809
More May Events
Keep an eye on www.bayareaveg.org/events.htm and www.meetup.com/marin-vegan/ to find out what's happening in the coming weeks. Also, check out Compassionate Living in Sonoma County at www.socoveg.org/. And The San Francisco Veg Society at www. SFVS.org
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