Ayurvedic specialist & chef Karuna Mayi will teach a three hour hands-on vegetarian cooking workshop that shows you how to prepare a delicious, healthy vegetarian meal based on the ancient holistic healing system of Ayurveda. The class will be held on Saturday, June 28 from 2:00 - 5:00PM at the Creative Life Center in Houston. Learn to prepare delicious recipes for Barbeque Tofu, Potato and Pea Samosas, Rainbow Rice, Walnut and Raisin Halava, Apple Chutney and Mango Lassi. All recipes are totally vegan!

Society of PEACE member Karuna Mayi has been practicing and teaching vegetarian cooking for the past twelve years. CLICK HERE for the event flyer and additional information on the class.

Join the Spring/Woodlands/Magnolia Raw Vegan group for a raw vegan potluck dinner. They will be meeting at the Falls at Borough Park Apartments Clubhouse (in Spring) at 7:00 PM on Monday, June 30, 2008. Be sure to bring your favorite raw vegan dish to share!

Join members of Society of P.E.A.C.E. for a Vegan BBQ Potluck Picnic on Saturday, July 5, 2008! Bring your favorite vegan dish to share with the group! We'll be grilling tasty vegan 'burgers'-- free while they last! There will be outdoor activities & games for the kids, great vegan food, door prizes and more. All ages and families are welcome to attend!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD, PRINT & SHARE THE EVENT FLYER!
Date: Saturday, July 5, 2008
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Spotts Park, 401 S. Heights Blvd., Houston, TX 77007 (near Memorial & Washington) - Look for our Big Blue Tent!

Help us keep all of our picnics earth-friendly by bringing your own reusable dinnerware, utensils & cups. Water & Iced Tea provided. No alcohol please! Dogs on leashes are welcome and remember to bring water for your dog. We recommend you bring your own lawn chair or picnic blanket, since tables are limited.

Join members of the Houston Health Association/Natural Hygiene Network for their monthly meeting & presentation on Monday, July 7. The group meets on the first Monday of the month at 6:30 PM. The location is A Moveable Feast Cafe in Houston, where several vegetarian & vegan options are available.

The Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) will be holding a general meeting on Saturday, July 12, 2008 in San Antonio, TX. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at Central Market from 2:30 - 4:00 PM.

Join activists from ISWA, HART, Society of PEACE and other concerned citizens for educational demonstrations at the circus. Peaceful demonstrations will take place on the public sidewalk areas near Reliant Stadium in Houston.

Join activists from ISWA, HART, Society of PEACE and other concerned citizens for educational demonstrations at the circus. Peaceful demonstrations will take place on the public sidewalk areas near Reliant Stadium in Houston.

Raw Vegan chef and radio personality Pat Greer will present a "Raw Goodness" Vegan food tasting on June 26, 2008. This will be held at the Whole Foods Market on Bellaire Blvd. in Houston from 3:00-6:00 PM.

Join us on Saturday, June 14th for our 2nd quarter general members meeting and luncheon. Learn about our upcoming events and find out how you can get involved in our outreach! Our meetings are always open to the general public and we welcome new members!

Date: June 14, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: A Moveable Feast Natural Cafe & Health Food Store,
9341 Katy Freeway, Echo Lane Shopping Center, Houston, Tx 77024
A Moveable Feast offers a variety of vegan & vegetarian entrees including sandwiches, fajitas, burritos, soups & salads.

Personal vegan chef Staci Davis will teach a vegan cooking class called “Healthy Mexican” cuisine on Thursday, June 12, 2008. The menu is light, healthy and meat free! Enjoy Orange Serrano Cole Slaw, Mixed Veggie Enchiladas with Green Mole, Chipotle-lime Sweet Potato Fries, Chili Corn and Vegan Coconut Flan.

Join members of the Houston Vegetarian Meetup group for a social dinner at Hometown Vegetarian Restaurant. The event will take place at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, June 10, 2008. This vegan restaurant offers delicious Asian-inpired cuisine.

Leisure Learning Unlimited presents a "Gluten-free" vegan cooking class, featuring vegan personal chef and radio personality Staci Davis.

The class is Sunday, June 8, 2008 from 3:00 - 6:00 PM in Sharpstown area (59 SW Frwy at Fondren) in Houston. Learn to make pizza, pasta, bread and other goodies without wheat or gluten.

The Houston Vegan Meetup Dinner

The Houston Vegan Meetup group will be meeting for a social Dinner on Saturday, June 7 at 5:30 PM at Pepper Tree Veggie Cuisine Restaurant in Houston. Pepper Tree is 100% vegetarian and 95% vegan, and has an amazing selection of Asian-inspired vegan cuisine!

This month will be the 2 year anniversary event on Saturday, June 7 in the Heights from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm! Meet homeless dogs and cats in need of loving families! All proceeds from the event will go to Friends of BARC, a non profit volunteer group, to purchase needed supplies for the city’s shelter animals.

You can also drop off donations for BARC anytime or at the Meet and Greet at Cooper Animal Clinic, 1136 Heights Blvd. This will be another great opportunity to meet shelter animals in need of a second chance.

On Thursday, June 5, 2008, there will be a public hearing in Houston on the topic of overfishing, ocean protection and proposed aquaculture in the Gulf. Activists are needed to speak on behalf of ocean protection, as public support is needed. Citizens can silently show support by holding a sign or you can sign up to speak for three minutes.

The Natural Living Store will be hosting the first ever "Green" Drinks Social in Clear Lake. This is a gathering for "green" focused folks (environmentalism, vegetarian/vegan) who would like to network and meet up with other like minded people in the Clear Lake area, just south of Houston. Society of PEACE Members from the Clear Lake area will be attending and there will be free literature available. This is a great networking opportunity!

Join members of the Houston Health Association/Natural Hygiene Network for their monthly meeting & presentation. This month, the topic is "Success stories of the people who have changed their diet from a conventional diet to a plant-based diet". The group meets on the first Monday of the month at 6:30 PM. The location is A Moveable Feast Cafe in Houston, where several vegetarian & vegan options are available.

Please join us as we volunteer and team up with Houston's Food Not Bombs to feed vegan meals to Houston's hungry on Friday, May 30, 2008 at 8:00 PM. Volunteers can bring vegan food to share and we will all enjoy a community meal together.

Visit the KPFT Houston studios during the Spring Fund Drive show for Houston's only vegan radio program, Go Vegan Texas! The public is welcome to stop by to help raise funds for the radio show and enjoy a vegan picnic lunch. Vegan BBQ, salads, veggie dogs and desserts will be served!

Join Friends of BARC volunteers at this family-friendly event. Companion animals in need of forever homes will be available for adoption. The event takes place at La Centerra in Katy from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Join members of the Houston Vegan Raw Foods Meetup for a raw vegan potluck on Thursday, May 22. The event will take place at 6:30 PM at the Taft Stree Coffee House. Bring your favorite raw vegan dish to share!

Five demonstrations will be taking place simultaneously on May 20, including Houston, when activists will speak out against horse slaughter. This is being held in conjuction with the Anti-fur Society Campaign.

Join members of the Houston Health Association/Natural Hygiene Network for their monthly meeting & presentation. This month, prominent Hygienic Dr. John Fielder will be the featured guest speaker while in Houston. The location for this event will be the The Briar Room at the Briar Place, 21 Briar Hollow Lane, Houston, TX 77027. The event will take place from 5:00 - 8:00 PM and please bring a vegetarian dish to share with the group.

Leisure Learning Unlimited presents "Tofu I - the versatile meat & dairy alternative" vegan cooking class, featuring vegan personal chef and radio personality Staci Davis.

The class is Sunday, May 18, 2008 from 3:00 - 6:00 PM in Sharpstown area (SW Frwy at Fondren) in Houston. Staci will prepare chipotle chili, vegetable lasagna, silk pies, bread pudding and much more.

This will be a three hour hands-on vegetarian cooking workshop that shows you how to prepare a delicious, healthy vegetarian meal based on the ancient holistic healing system of Ayurveda. The class will be held on Saturday, May 17 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Creative Life Center in Houston. All recipes are totally vegan!

Karuna Mayi has been practicing and teaching vegetarian cooking for the past twelve years. You can view the event flyer and additional information on the class here.

Join members of the Houston Vegan Raw Foods Meetup for a raw vegan potluck on Wednesday, May 14. The event will take place at 6:30 PM at the Taft Stree Coffee House. Bring your favorite raw vegan dish to share!

Attendees will participate in the workshop entitled, "Creating Service Based Humane Education Youth Projects via the Jane Goodall Institute's "Roots & Shoots" Program". Come learn how to start a Roots & Shoots group with kids ages K-College in your community. Roots & Shoots groups create and work on projects that improve three areas at one time: people, animals and the earth.

Date: Monday, May 12, 2008
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Presenters: Valerie Sicignano & Mike Phillips
Location: Field of Greens Restaurant, 2320 W. Alabama, Houston, TX 77098. Click here for Map.
Vegan snacks & refreshments will be served.
CLICK HERE FOR THE EVENT FLYER.

The Society of P.E.A.C.E. vegan-themed Art Car will debut at the 2008 Houston Art Car Parade in Downtown Houston. Our art car pays tribute to, and is inspired by, vegan artist Peter Max!

The Houston Vegan Meetup Dinner

The Houston Vegan Meetup group will be meeting for a social Dinner on Saturday, May 10 at 5:30 PM at Hometown Vegetarian Restaurant in Houston. Hometown Vegetarian is 99% vegan and has an amazing selection of Asian-inspired vegan cuisine!

Join us for our next Art Car Parade decorating workshop this Sunday, May 4 at 9:00 AM. This will take place at a member's home in the Spring Branch/I-10/Gessner area. Volunteers are needed to help paint & decorate during this final week. Remember that you'll need to attend a workshop in order to ride in or alongside our vehicle on the day of the parade (May 10)! Note: Workshops are held outdoors, so dress accordingly and wear sunscreen. Painting can still take place in garage in case of rain.

If you are interested in being part of our Art Car Committee for 2008 and attending this workshop on May 4th to paint & decorate the vehicle, please Contact Us! Feel free to bring vegan snacks with you!
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Join us for a celebration in honor of the 6 year Anniversary of Go Vegan Texas! (airs weekly on KPFT Houston). We will also celebrate the pre-grand opening of the new World Veggie Cuisine vegan restaurant.

There will be entertainment and guest speakers, including Go Vegan Texas! co-founder Janice Blue and World Veggie Cuisine chef Allana Muhammad. This event will take place at 6:30 PM and will feature a multi-ethnic vegan & raw vegan buffet. The price is $15.00 for adults, $7.50 for children under 12 and children under 5 eat free! (includes drinks, tax & tip)

Date: Saturday, May 3, 2008
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: World Veggie Cuisine, 3815 Live Oak, Houston, TX 77004 (located inside the Shape Community Center)
Menu: Multi-ethnic Vegan & Raw Vegan Cuisine Buffet (Soul Food, African, Jamaican, Cajun and more!)
CLICK HERE to view, print and share the Event Flyer!

Join us for our next Art Car Parade decorating workshop this Saturday, May 3 at 9:00 AM. This will take place at a member's home in the Spring Branch/I-10/Gessner area. Volunteers are needed to help paint & decorate this final week. Remember that you'll need to attend a workshop in order to ride in or alongside our vehicle on the day of the parade (May 10)! Note: Workshops are held outdoors, so dress accordingly and wear sunscreen. Painting can still take place in garage in case of rain.

If you are interested in being part of our Art Car Committee for 2008 and attending this workshop on May 3rd to paint & decorate the vehicle, please Contact Us! Feel free to bring vegan snacks with you!
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This family event takes place on Saturday, May 3 in the Heights from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm! Meet homeless dogs and cats in need of loving families! All proceeds from the event will go to Friends of BARC, a non profit volunteer group, to purchase needed supplies for the city’s shelter animals.

You can also drop off donations for BARC anytime or at the Meet and Greet at Cooper Animal Clinic, 1136 Heights Blvd. This will be another great opportunity to meet shelter animals in need of a second chance.

Join us for our next Art Car Parade decorating workshop this Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 6:30 PM This will take place at a member's home in the Spring Branch/I-10/Gessner area. Volunteers are needed to help paint & decorate in the coming weeks. Remember that you'll need to attend a workshop in order to ride in or alongside our vehicle on the day of the parade (May 10)! Note: Workshops are held outdoors, so dress accordingly and wear sunscreen. Painting can still take place in garage in case of rain.

If you are interested in being part of our Art Car Committee for 2008 and attending this workshop on May 1st to paint & decorate the vehicle, please Contact Us! Feel free to bring vegan snacks with you!
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Join us for our next Art Car Parade decorating workshop this Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 6:30 PM. This will take place at a member's home in the Spring Branch/I-10/Gessner area. Volunteers are needed to help paint & decorate in the coming weeks. Remember that you'll need to attend a workshop in order to ride in or alongside our vehicle on the day of the parade (May 10)! Note: Workshops are held outdoors, so dress accordingly and wear sunscreen. Painting can still take place in garage in case of rain.

If you are interested in being part of our Art Car Committee for 2008 and attending this workshop on April 30th to paint & decorate the vehicle, please Contact Us! Feel free to bring vegan snacks with you!
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Join us for our next Art Car Parade decorating workshop this Monday, April 28 at 6:30 PM. This will take place at a member's home in the Spring Branch/I-10/Gessner area at 3610 Peppermill Road. Volunteers are needed to help paint & decorate in the coming weeks. Remember that you'll need to attend a workshop in order to ride in or alongside our vehicle on the day of the parade (May 10)! Note: Workshops are held outdoors, so dress accordingly and wear sunscreen. Painting can still take place in garage in case of rain.

If you are interested in being part of our Art Car Committee for 2008 and attending this workshop on April 28th to paint & decorate the vehicle, please Contact Us! Feel free to bring vegan snacks with you!
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Join us for our next Art Car Parade decorating workshop this Sunday, April 27 at 9:00 AM. This will take place at a member's home in the Spring Branch/I-10/Gessner area. Volunteers are needed to help paint & decorate in the coming weeks. Remember that you'll need to attend a workshop in order to ride in or alongside our vehicle on the day of the parade (May 10)! Note: Workshops are held outdoors, so dress accordingly and wear sunscreen. Painting can still take place in garage in case of rain.

If you are interested in being part of our Art Car Committee for 2008 and attending this workshop on April 27th to paint & decorate the vehicle, please Contact Us! Feel free to bring vegan snacks with you!
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Join us for our next Art Car Parade decorating workshop this Saturday, April 26 at 9:00 AM. This will take place at a member's home in the Spring Branch/I-10/Gessner area. Volunteers are needed to help paint & decorate in the coming weeks. Remember that you'll need to attend a workshop in order to ride in or alongside our vehicle on the day of the parade (May 10)! Note: Workshops are held outdoors and will not take place during heavy rainstorms.

If you are interested in being part of our Art Car Committee for 2008 and attending this workshop on April 26th to paint & decorate the vehicle, please Contact Us! Feel free to bring vegan snacks with you!
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The Houston Hare Krishna Cultural Center will have an International Festival booth this year in the Main Out of Africa zone in front of City Hall, near the reflection pool in Downtown Houston. This zone is open on Friday, April 25 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.

On Friday, April 25, 2008, local activists from Society of P.E.A.C.E., ISWA, HART and other groups and caring individuals will be gathering for an educational demonstration and press conference in the medical center to speak out against cruelty to animals in laboratories and animal testing & research. The peaceful protest will begin at 12:00 noon.

We will meet corner Bertner Street and Bates Street for a news conference and then move onto Holcombe Drive. (There is only paid parking unfortunately so if you wish to carpool, please contact Melanie.) Signs & leaflets will be provided. Please attend and be a voice for animals who suffer in laboratories!

Join members of the Houston Vegan Raw Foods Meetup for a raw vegan potluck on Thursday, April 24. The event will take place at 6:30 PM at the Taft Stree Coffee House. Bring your favorite raw vegan dish to share!

Join activists from Society of P.E.A.C.E. and other local groups and caring individuals for leafleting and outreach in honor of WLALW 2008! Leafleting and outreach to help raise public awareness regarding cruelty to animals in labs will take place on Thursday, April 24, 2008 from 4:30 - 6:30 PM. Please attend and be a voice for animals who suffer in labs year round!

Volunteers should meet at Memorial Park in Houston, near the Becks sign entrance. We will be leafleting on the public sidewalk areas. When you arrive, please check in with Jewell or Janice. Leaflets and literature will be provided.

The Earth Alliance of North Harris/Lone Star College presents Earth Day Fair 2008. This event is open to the general public and will be held on campus from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM on Thursday, April 24.

Join us for our next Art Car Parade decorating workshop this Wednesday, April 23 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. This will take place at a member's home in the Spring Branch/I-10/Gessner area. Volunteers are needed to help paint & decorate in the coming weeks (if you volunteer for a workshop, you can ride in or alongside the vehicle on May 10!).
*Note: Workshops are held outdoors and will not take place during heavy rain storms.

If you are interested in being part of our Art Car Committee for 2008 and attending this workshop on April 23 to paint & decorate the vehicle, please Contact Us! Feel free to bring vegan snacks with you!
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Join members of Society of P.E.A.C.E. for a vegan potluck picnic in honor of Earth Day 2008!
Bring your favorite vegan dish to share with the group! Society of P.E.A.C.E. will provide vegan "veggie dogs" -- while they last! Outdoor activities, great vegan food, door prizes and more. All ages and families are welcome to attend!

Date: Sunday, April 20, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Spotts Park, 401 S. Heights Blvd., Houston, TX 77007 (near Memorial & Washington) - Look for our Big Blue Tent!

CLICK HERE for the Event flyer!

Join us for our next Art Car Parade decorating workshop this Saturday, April 19 at 9:30 AM. This will take place at a member's home in the Spring Branch/I-10/Gessner area. Volunteers are needed to help paint & decorate in the coming weeks and we'll also need volunteers on the day of the parade (May 10) to ride in and walk alongside the vehicle.

If you are interested in being part of our Art Car Committee for 2008 and attending this workshop on April 19th to paint & decorate the vehicle, please Contact Us! Feel free to bring vegan snacks with you!
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Join members of the Houston Vegetarian Meetup group for a social lunch at Yildizlar Mediterranean Grill, located at 3419 Kirby Drive (Next to TCBY) Houston, TX 77098. The event will take place at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. The restaurant offers many vegetarian options.