Calendar of Events
Vegans
Unite!
Join other vegans for regular gatherings at Melbourne's
best meat-free restaurants.
Veg
for Animals
A Melbourne Meetup group bringing together
like-minded
individuals for friendship and support.
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Everyone is welcome to attend
VNV's relaxed and informal social events, whether vegetarian, vegan, or
non-vegetarian! We would love to see you!
If you'd like
to sign up to our Social Dinners mailing list please email Emily at social.dinners@vnv.org.au.
Please note: VNV social dinners/lunches are now
always on the 1st Saturday of the month. Where
indicated, bookings
are essential for our social events as venues need definite
numbers.
It is also important to
let us know the total number of people you are
booking for.
If you have any suggestions for
events, please email them to social.events@vnv.org.au.
Some events may
be cancelled if there are too few bookings, so when booking please leave your telephone details so we can contact you if this
occurs.
Upcoming Events - 2010
JULY |
THE WINTER VEG ROAST
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In collaboration with Grumpy's Green in Collingwood,
aduki is hosting a special Veg Roast on Sunday
25 July from 1 until 5pm. We have a scrumptious roast vegetable and chickpea in red wine reduction stuffed tofu loaf with a choice of drink for $16 if you book in advance.
http://www.aduki.net.au/events/44-special-events/365-the-winter-veg-roast |
JULY |
VEGVIC KIDS AND FAMILIES INFORMATION DAY |
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If you're part of a vegetarian or vegan family or are interested in learning
more about raising vegetarian or vegan kids, come along to our information
day (and bring your kids)! Meet other veg*n families, learn and have fun!
Venue: 2nd floor, Kindness House, 288 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Date & Time: Saturday, 31 July. 1pm - 5pm
Bring: Yourselves, your children (if you have them), plenty of
enthusiasm, and a plate of vegan food (with a list of ingredients) so everyone can share.
Contact: To RSVP, or for more info, please email Miranda Bone at
miranda@vegetarianvictoria.org.au.
We'll open with a welcome, and some presentations from veg*n parents, followed by the picnic and time to just mingle and get to know one another.
If you would like to help out by presenting your veg*n family story, we'd love
to hear from you.
There will be organised children's activities such as colouring, book reading, origami, simon-says, 'knot', and similar games, but if you'd like,
please bring toys or games that your kids would like to share with new-met
friends.
It is a great chance to swap stories and tips about raising veg*n kids, and to talk about nutrition. VegVic volunteer Miranda Bone is a nutritionist, and
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AUGUST |
VEGVIC SOCIAL DINNER - SHAKAHARI
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Saturday, 7 August
7.00pm
Shakahari
201-203 Faraday Street, Carlton
A beautiful fine dining restaurant, exotically decorated with autumn colours, and a fireplace to keep you cosy from the winter chills. Shakahari (Hindi for vegetarian), is the oldest vegetarian restaurant in Australia, established in 1972 and serves delicious east-west inspired cuisine with Japanese, Chinese and Thai cooking traditions.
www.shakahari.com.au
RSVP to Emily at social.dinners@vnv.org.au by Monday, 2 August at 8pm. |
SEPTEMBER |
VEGVIC SOCIAL DINNER - LAS VEGAN BAKERY & CAFE
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Saturday, 4 September
7.00pm
Las Vegan Bakery & Cafe
22 Smith Street, Collingwood
This is a fantastic little place, not just for vegans because it is a 100% pure vegan cafe, but for anyone who places importance on eating really good food. Nothing processed here, from non-frozen, hand cut organic chips to organic soup stock, everything is made from scratch and fresh daily in Las Vegan's own kitchen, except of course for the obvious items such as tofu, tempeh and ‘chicken’ schnitzels. Calzone ($6.00), Indonesian style Rice Balls with authentic satay sauce and great salads ($9.00). Melt-in-the-mouth lentil burgers and TVP sloppy joes ($9.00) are dished onto Las Vegan’s own burger buns baked fresh daily, and hot meals ($12.50). 75% of the menu is gluten-free. All meals are prepared to order, so sometimes when the place is rocking you might have to wait a bit longer than you would at your local fast food dive. As they say, good food takes time. So sit back, relax, enjoy the friendly ambiance and prepare for something addictive and unforgettable.
RSVP to Emily at social.dinners@vnv.org.au
by Monday 30 August. |
OCTOBER |
VEGVIC SOCIAL DINNER - THE VEGIE BAR
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Saturday, 2 October
7.00pm
The Vegie Bar
378-380 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Lively, bustling restaurant that is packed to the rafters (literally) every night. Vegan and Vegetarian dishes include pizza, pasta,
wraps, stir-fry noodles, veggies bakes, stews, salads, soups, curries and
rich desserts. Their are asian, indian, moroccan and other international
influences to be found. Start with a blueberry smoothie to boost the antioxidants. Try their seasonal mostly greens with tempeh served with a
satay, tahini or tamari sauce on rice. Share a slice of vegan chocolate coconut cake.
www.vegiebar.com.au
Please RSVP to Emily at social.dinners@vnv.org.au
by Monday, 27 September. |
OCTOBER |
COOKING WITH WHOLEFOODS |
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Cooking with Wholefoods - a vegan cooking and yoga retreat with Alexis and Ostii
10.30am Saturday 16 October to 4pm Monday 18 October
Hepburn Retreat Centre
9 Lone Pine Avenue, Hepburn Springs
Cooking for health and vitality
Learn how to cook delicious vegan and vegetarian meals that promote health & vitality on this 2 day vegan cooking course with Alexis and Ostii.
Explore the art of preparing and cooking grains, pulses and vegetables to create optimum nourishment, flavour and visual appeal.
Using local, seasonal organic produce, you will discover the secrets of how to prepare Hepburn Retreat Centre’s famous vegan banquet.
This vegan cooking workshop will include:
* Hands-on vegetarian/vegan cooking classes with a maximum of 8 people
* 2 yoga classes each day
* Feasting on the delicious, healthy vegan meals that you cook
* Discussions on nutrition, ayurveda, food, veganism, vegetarianism and
yoga
* Recipe ideas and notes on yogic diet and nutrition
* Time in the retreat centre gardens, learning about growing vegetables and
edible weeds
* An evening around the fire in the tipi
* Accommodation in twin-share or single rooms
* Time to explore the Hepburn National Park and the bush only a few
minutes walk from the retreat centre
Massage and other treatments are available onsite (please book in advance).
More information: http://hepburnretreatcentre.com.au
(Please note that this event is not organised by VNV.) |
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