Archive for February, 2010

Photos from this week’s VegFest volunteer work-party

We made some signs and banners at this week’s VegFest volunteer work-party. I posted some photos on the VegWorcester flickr page. Next VegFest work-party is on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Kaylee’s house (23 Barber Ave, Worcester). Interested in volunteering for the VegFest? Email Kaylee@VegWorcester.com. Even if you can’t make it out to a volunteer [...]

February 24, 2010  Tags: ,   Posted in: Worcester VegFest 2010  No Comments

VegFest Volunteer Work-Party Today at 5:30pm (Feb 24) [Event]

Want to help us get ready for the Worcester VegFest? There is a volunteer work-party at 5:30pm on Wednesday Feb 24 at Kaylee’s house: 23 Barber Ave, Worcester (map). The VegFest is happening on Saturday, April 17 at Worcester State College, but we’re having regular volunteer meetings in the lead up to the event. Come [...]

February 24, 2010  Tags:   Posted in: Activism, Events, Worcester VegFest 2010  No Comments

Today on WBUR 90.9: Melanie Joy Discusses Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs and Wear Cows

Were you listening to 90.9 today? On today’s edition of WBUR’s program Here and Now, Robin Young interviewed Melanie Joy, the author of Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs and Wear Cows. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download the interview. Earlier this year Joy released a video promo for the book. Her video [...]

February 22, 2010  Tags: ,   Posted in: Animal Rights, Misc  No Comments

Handing Out Vegan Outreach Flyers at WPI (Photos & Report-back)

Big ups to Kushi and VegPolytech! Yesterday we handed out a stack of booklets about factory farming at WPI. Spending less than an hour, the two of us were able to reach 150 people with a message of compassion towards animals. Giving out vegan outreach flyers is an easy way to encourage people to consider [...]

February 20, 2010   Posted in: Activism, Animal Rights, Leafleting, Tabling & Outreach, Veg Advocacy, Worcester VegFest 2010  2 Comments

Join the Animal Liberation Theory & Action Reading & Discussion Group

Want to broaden your understanding of the theory and philosophy that is the foundation of the animals rights movement? Want to discuss tactics and talk animal lib strategy? What about drawing connections to other social movements? This Thursday, Feb 18 from 6pm-8pm, VegWorcester will hold the first meeting of the second annual Animal Liberation Theory [...]

February 17, 2010   Posted in: Animal Liberation Theory & Action Reading Group, Animal Rights  No Comments

Valentine Treats For Your Vegan Sweetie [WoMag]

Definitely pick up a copy of this week’s Worcester Magazine. In it you’ll find the latest article in the Soy de Worcester column. The piece is online, but WoMag always looks better in print. Valentine Treats for your Vegan Sweetie Are you a long-time vegetarian, looking for something new to do this Valentine’s Day? Or maybe [...]

February 12, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Artichoke Food Cooperative, Buddha Hut, Corpse Cakes, Duck Yao, One Love Cafe, The Living Earth  No Comments

Buddha Hut Holding Buffet Fundraiser this Saturday [Event]

This Valentine’s weekend, Buddha Hut is sending VegWorcester some love. On Saturday, February 13 from noon-7pm the restaurant is hosting their monthly $10 vegan buffet fundraiser for VegWorcester. 10% of your bill will be automatically donated to VegWorcester. This event has been consistently awesome. Every buffet they try out new and interesting dishes. Hope to [...]

February 11, 2010  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Buddha Hut, Events, Restaurants & Businesses  No Comments

VegFest Volunteer Work-Party this Thursday [Event]

Join VegWorcester this Thursday for a volunteer work-party. Eat some snacks while you help us prepare outreach literature. This Thursday (February 11) VegWorcester is holding the first volunteer work-party meeting at 5:30pm (RSVP to the facebook event). We are meeting at Kaylee’s home, 23 Barber Ave, Worcester (map). We’ll spend the time preparing outreach materials, eating [...]

February 10, 2010  Tags:   Posted in: Activism, Events, Veg Advocacy, Worcester VegFest 2010  2 Comments

VegWorcester’s February E-New Now Online

If you aren’t on the VegWorcester email list, you may not have seen this yet. The February VegWorcester E-News is now online. Here’s what you’ll find in this month’s e-newsletter: Upcoming Events Why did VegWorcester give away free vegan donuts in downtown Worcester? New Book by Melanie Joy: Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and [...]

February 8, 2010   Posted in: Activism, Events, Misc, News, Restaurants & Businesses, Vegetarian Recipes  No Comments

The Vegan Mac Daddy Explains TVP, Shows Off His Belt On This Week’s 508 Podcast

On this week’s 508 podcast, Mike Benedetti and Brenden Melican talk to Tracy Novick about local education policy then talk to Greg Opperman about winning the Mac Daddy competition and creating the world’s best vegan mac & cheese recipe. Greg also talks up the upcoming Worcester VegFest is going to be. If you’re just watching [...]

February 7, 2010  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Artichoke Food Cooperative, Misc, The Living Earth, Worcester VegFest 2010  No Comments