*CLUB POLICY REGARDING RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENT FOR CLUB EVENTS
As both our club membership and the number of club events continue to grow, we find it necessary to make changes that will enable us to operate more efficiently and better serve the membership.
We must require that all dinners, bus trips and other events be paid for by the announced cut off date unless other arrangements have been made. Anyone requesting to attend an event after the cut off date will be put on a waiting list; late request MUST be accompanied by a check for the cost of the event plus $1 for handling and costs; the payment minus the $1 charge will be refunded should no spot be available for the event.
We regret that any payments made for reservations which are canceled for any reason after the cut off date cannot be refunded unless there is a person available on the waiting list. The person canceling his/her reservations may arrange for a substitute to attend in his/her place but any such arrangements shall be between the parties.
Upcoming Events
This page was last updated on: June 28, 2009
See Book Discussion Information at the bottom of this page
GREEN STREET VEGETARIAN CLUB EVENTS
Did you check out
the home page lately? There's usually
something new on it every month......
BOOK DISCUSSION
HAPPENINGS
EVENTS NOT SPONSORED BY GSVC
Hosts Appreciated
Our policy of holding events in the homes of club members has been successful and enjoyable. We are grateful to those who have invited veg club members into their homes.
If you are interested in hosting a club event in your home, such as a book discussion, movie, potluck, etc., please call Marshall and Susie (717-651-0255) or Mary (717-774-2931) to make arrangements. You can set the rules such as the date and time or the number of attendees. You can choose the book or movie, or we can supply either. You can decide if attendees should bring refreshments.
For problems with this website, contact:
Vegetarian Summerfest
Conference Center at Pitt-Johnstown on the University of Pittsburgh campus
at Johnstown, Pennsylvania
July 8 - 12, 2009
The 35th annual conference is set for July 8 - 12, 2009 at the Conference Center at Pitt-Johnstown on the University of Pittsburgh campus at Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
Presentations include health and nutrition, lifestyle issues, cooking, recipes, exercise and fitness, animal rights, compassionate living, Earth stewardship, and more.
Presenters include: Maribeth Abrams , George Eisman, RD,
Michael Greger, MD, Howard Lyman, Milton Mills, MD, John Pierrre, Kerrie Saunders, PhD, Jo Stepaniak, MSEd, and more.
Delicious vegan food will be prepared under the direction of an "International Gold Medal Winning" chef, Ken Bergeron.
For more information, go to vegetariansummerfest.org, call (518) 568-7970, or write to:
North American Vegetarian Society
PO Box 72
Dolgeville, NY 13329
Breakfast Saturday Mornings at Nude Food
When: Every Saturday, 9 am to 2 pm (Green Streeters are usually there between 9:15 and 11:15).
Where: Broad Street Market, Harrisburg
Breakfast is served from 9 am to 2 pm but the "Green Street Irregulars" meet for vegan breakfasts and lively conversation 9:15-11:15 am at the stone building of the Broad Street Market at 3rd and Verbeke. Come to Pam's stand at Nude Food (717-236-8499) and enjoy vegan pancakes, eggless Benedict, no egg omelet, tofu scramble and some hot tea or coffee. Everyone welcome!
Pam's regular vegan and organic food and other items are available Thursday through Saturday and a vegan lunch soup and entree are offered on Thursdays and Fridays.
No book discussion scheduled for this month.
GREEN STREET VEGETARIAN CLUB EVENTS
Sunday, July 5, 1 p.m.-Spruce Hill Lunch Buffet, Spruce Hill, Pa.
Saturday, July 11, 1 p.m.-Espresso Yourself Rendezvous, Newport, Pa.
Sunday, July 19, 1 p.m.-Drop-In Meal at the Golden Dragon
Saturday, July 25, 4 p.m.-Open House at the Home of Mary Jo and Tim
Friday, July 31, 6:30 p.m.-Pot Luck and Book Discussion (The Jungle Effect) at Mary H's Home
Every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.-Vegan Breakfast at Nude Food, Broad Street Market, Harrisburg. Green Streeters are usually there from 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
EVENTS NOT SPONSORED BY GSVC
Please contact the sponsors of each event for more information
.
Friday, July 3, 12 noon to 6 p.m.-Festival of India, Riverfront Park, Harrisburg
Every Tuesday and Thursday), 6:30 pm to 7:30 p.m.- Free Yoga Class at 2151 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg
July 8 - 12, 2009 - Vegetarian Summerfest, Johnstown, PA
Spruce Hill Lunch Buffet
717-527-4146
Date: Sunday, July 5
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Spruce Hill, Pa.
Cost: $10.95
Reservations: not needed
On the first Sunday of every month except in the winter, Spruce Hill Lunch (717-527-4146) offers a delicious assortment of all you can eat vegetarian dishes for only $10.95. The restaurant is open all day for the buffet but Green Streeters try to meet there at 1:00 p.m.
The menu for Sunday's buffet brunch on July 5 is as follows: fresh garden salad, pasta salad, barbecued seitan, barbecued "curd" or "paneer" steaks,* new herbed potatoes, steamed vegetables, maple baked beans, cold cucumber soup with tofu or cold cucumber soup with dairy,* bread , chocolate zucchini cake.
*vegetarian but not vegan
Spruce Hill Lunch is open every day from 11:00 am-9:00 pm from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The buffet is offered on the first Sunday of each month. On all the other days customers order from the menu. After Labor Day, it will remain open Wednesday through Sunday from 11-9 pm through the first Sunday of November when it closes for the winter.
Directions: Take a beautiful scenic ride west on 322 to the Port Royal exit and then follow S 75 for about 5-6 miles.Spruce Hill Lunch is on the right.
Espresso Yourself Rendezvous
717-567-9882
Date: Saturday, June 13
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: 8 S. Second Street, Newport, Pa.
Cost: Varies-We order from the menu and pay separately.
Reservations: not needed
Join Green Streeters and friends for good food and friendly conversation at one of our favorite spots, veg friendly Espresso Yourself.
Directions to Espresso Yourself: Take 322 west to the Newport exit, turn left at the stop sign, and follow the road over the Juniata River Bridge into town. Turn left onto 2nd Street. The restaurant is on the right side of the square.
Drop-In Meal at the Happy Dragon Chinese Restaurant
(717) 561-8688
Date: Sunday, July 19, 1 p.m.
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: 7434 Derry St , Harrisburg, PA 17111,
Reservations: not needed
Please join Greenstreeters and friends at the Happy Dragon Chinese Restaurant where there are many vegan and vegetarian options. No reservations are necessary. We order from the menu and pay separately.
Open House at the Home of Mary Jo and Tim
Date: Saturday, July 25, 2009
Time: Starts at 4:00 pm
Location: 4002 Ashburn Way, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
RSVP: (717) 791-9237 by July 18
Mary Jo and Tim have invited us to their home again for a vegan barbecue. Last August's picnic at their home was wonderful, so be sure to make your reservations early. Space is limited.
Mary Jo and Tim will provide the food. Mary Jo asked that I let you know that the barbecue, while vegan, is not for the health conscious. It is old fashioned, southern style cooking made vegan.Their dogs will also be at the barbecue. The dogs are friendly and may try to mooch some food. In addition to non-alcoholic drinks they will also be serving cocktails and beer.
Pot Luck and Book Discussion
"The Jungle Effect, by Daphne Miller"
Mary's Home
Date: Friday, July 31
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Mary H's home, call for directions (717-774-2931)
Please bring a vegan dish to share.
RSVP: Please call Mary(717-774-2931 by Wednesday, July 29 to let us know you are coming.
Come to enjoy food, friendship, and a discussion of a good book. The following is from a review of The Jungle Effect: A Doctor Discovers the Healthiest Diets from Around the World, Why They Work and How to Bring Them Home found at
Amazon.com, and written by Stephen Balbach:
"The Jungle Effect is what Dr. Miller noticed when her San Francisco practice patients went on a "native diet". Unlike typical Western diets, which caused her patients health problems, when they switched to native diets - traditional foods from native cultures - their health improved, often dramatically. To learn more about native diets, Dr. Miller visited places such as Iceland, Nigeria, Crete, the Amazon, Okinawa to discover what they are doing right. Thousands of years of human trial and error, according to Dr. Miller, have selected for the best diets for human health and longevity."
Please contact the sponsors of each event for more information
Festival of India
Date: Friday, July 3
Time:12 noon to 6 p.m.
Place:Riverfront Park, Harrisburg
Club member, Ken Kendre, gave us the following information:
Experience Amazing India, century old Vedic Indian culture, dance and song, music (Bhajans & Kirtans), handicrafts & jewelry, parade, yoga and meditation sessions, free Indian feast.
2009 Ratha Yatra Schedule at Riverfront Park:
12 PM Start Kirtans (Classical Indian chanting with musical instruments)
1:00 PM Start Ratha Yatra
2:00 PM End Ratha Yatra, start serving feast, open festival of India
6:00 PM end of festival
Entertainment Schedule (to be announced)
For more information, go to www.iohu.org/Rathyatra or call 717-379-0609 or 717-495-4679
Free Yoga Class
Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 6:30 to 8:30
Where: 2151 Linglestown Road, Suite 170, Harrisburg, PA
17110
Cost: free (You may give a donation)
Registration: Space is limited, and it is necessary to register. Phone:717-805-5800 or E-mail PA@PatanjaliYogaUSA.org, online registration at http://patanjaliyogausa.org/pa.html
Green Street Veg Club member and Yoga Certified Instructor Dnyanoba (Ken) Kendre, has invited Green Streeters to attend free yoga classes every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. . Classes are open to the public.
Yoga may help you to reduce stress, lose weight, relax/meditate, reduce back pain, live disease free and tune mind, body, and soul.
Registration is necessary as space is limited. See above for contact information.There are currently six Greenstreeters regularly attending classes.
