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Sunday, June 26, 2005
Independence From Meat Picnic "Huge Success" The picnic was a huge success. We had twice as many people there as last year. I counted almost 70 at one point. The breeze from the ocean made the temperature under the pavillion just right. Vicki made two very chocolate cakes and in strawberries wrote "We Love John". This was in honor of John Cielukowski, who organized the picnic and it was his birthday. John barbequed the burgers and not-dogs, provided by Sunseed Food Co-op. Sunseed also provided condiments and all the fixings, as well as soda pop. We want to thanks everyone who brought food to share, it was great. If anyone took pictures please email them to me so I can post them on the blog. Also if anyone is fluent in both Spanish and English, I think it would be nice if we had you on the core group. It would be nice to post some of our information in Spanish for our Latin veggies. Unfortunately the parking was horrendous and I have received email from one family that turned away for lack of parking. The core group will be looking into a better location for next year. Friday, June 24, 2005
FL Today article FL Today had a great article about our picnic. Barbecue without meat? You bet Veggie burgers, hot dogs, salads on the menu BY JEFF NALL FOR FLORIDA TODAY Heart-Healthy Summer Barbecue When: noon to 3 p.m. Sunday Where: Lori Wilson Park, 1500 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach. Cost: free with a vegan dish or beverage to share. Information: healthyplanet.blogspot.com You can't have a barbecue without meat, you say? Tell that to Healthy Planet of Brevard. This Sunday, the group will celebrate its eighth annual meat-free Heart-Healthy Summer Barbecue. The food and fun begin at noon, with lunch served at 12:30 p.m. The group, which promotes an animal-free diet, welcomes vegans, vegetarians and adventurous taste buds of any variety to come and enjoy plant-based fixings, provided by Sunseed Food Co-op in Cape Canaveral. "Basically, it's your typical outdoor barbecue: veggie hot dogs, veggie burgers, wholegrain rolls," said John Cielukowski, the group's advertising coordinator. "There are usually a lot of salads. It's quite a spread, anything from three-bean salad to vegan chocolate cake." Cielukowski said the event provides patrons with a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and share recipes. But even if you enjoy sirloin steak and ribs, HPoB is happy to share its alternative cuisine with you. "At most of our events we have people who aren't vegetarian or who are leaning to vegetarian," Cielukowski said. "That doesn't bother us. We welcome everyone." Cielukowski said those who fear the taste of meatless burgers or hot dogs might be surprised by how delectable the alternatives are. "One of the big things that I see, a lot of the veggie burgers on the market, some of them, once you put on lettuce and tomato, they taste exactly like a regular burger. There's such a range of alternatives, you don't really need to rely on meat," he said. The Heart-Healthy Summer Barbecue is free, though the group gladly will accept donations. Those planning to attend are asked to bring a vegan dish, made with no meat, fish, dairy, eggs or honey, or a beverage. HPoB, which formed a decade ago under the name Earth Save, promotes the health, compassion and the well-being of the animals and the environment. "We try to show people how their dietary choices affect not only their health but the health and environment of the planet," Cielukowski said. Thursday, June 23, 2005
[Hpob-ann] The Healthy Planet, Email Newsletter Healthy Planet of Brevard... health, compassion, animals, environment This Email Newsletter is transmitted about once monthly, if you would like to be removed please contact us at fricker3@yahoo.com. Web site: http://healthyplanet.blogspot.com/ Our Mission We promote food choices that are healthy for people and healthy for the planet. We inspire people to shift toward a plant-centered diet for health, compassion, animals and the environment. Upcoming Events Schedule Independence from Meat Sunday, June 26th noon. Please join us for our Annual Heart-Healthy Summer BBQ. We call it our "Independence from Meat" celebration. We will be celebrating our independence from meat centered meals. We've got veggie dogs and burgers on the grill. Bring your best vegan salads and desserts for this outdoor potluck. Our potlucks are relaxed and fun events. They offer a delicious demonstration that plant-based dishes have a delightful appeal. As always, we encourage folks to bring a vegan dish (leave the meat, fish, dairy, eggs or honey at home) a beverage, plates and utensils. Iced herbal tea will also be provided. It will be held on Sunday, June 26th, 12-3 pm (lunch served at 12:30 pm) at Lori Wilson Park (north side) in Cocoa Beach. Special thanks to Sunseed Foo Co-op in Cape Canaveral for providing the food and fixins! The red, white and blue theme will be "peace for all living beings". If you get a chance, visit our web site for pictures of past BBQ pictures. Core Group Meeting Next Meeting Monday, July 18th, 7:30 at John's house (we have changed our regular meetings to the third Monday of the month and they will normally be at the Sat Beach Library and occasionally at member's homes) The Mad Cowboy Howard Lyman is coming back to town Friday, October 21st. This event will be in conjunction with our past chairperson Suzanne Elliot and her healthy living business Fun Innovative Training. 10th Annual Turkey-free Thanksgiving We will be celebrating our Gentle Thanksgiving this year on November 19 at Suntree Rotary Park. More to follow. ------------------------------------------------------------- Healthy Planet of Brevard... health, compassion, animals, environment Our website is located at http://healthyplanet.blogspot.com/. Friday, June 10, 2005
 Joe Elliot, Judy McCluney, Suzanne Elliot, John and Michele Cielukowski, Kim Sellers at our 2002 Independence from Meat picnic Saturday, June 04, 2005
New Specialty License Plate Supports Animals The new "Florida Animal Friends" specialty license plates may be purchased at all Brevard County vehicle tag offices. Proceeds from the plate will go to spay-neuter initiatives statewide through the Florida Animal Friend Coalition. Brevard car owners will have the option of paying an additional $25 for the specialty plate when they pay annual registrations. Wednesday, June 01, 2005
June 4th Healthy Planet Dining Out - Last call for reservations Please reserve by the afternoon of Thursday, June 2nd. We still have room Barbara Subject: June 4th Healthy Planet Dining Out This will be a gourmet 4 course meal! Where: Flavors To Go, 2447 N Wickham Road (Albertson's Shopping Plaza at When: Saturday, June 4, 2005, 6p.m. Menu: (1) Soup - Gazpacho; (2) Salad - Bulgar/Chickpea; (3) Entrée - Wild Price: $20. This does NOT include tax, tip, beer or wine. I hope you can join us for this lovely meal! Seating is limited to 20 Best regards, Pledge 2 B Veg! | |
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