January 2012 Calendar
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I. Main Potluck (January 14th)
II. Post-PotLuck Program (January 14th)
III. Cooking Class (January 14th)
IV. Dining Out (January 19th)
V. Dining In Outreach(January 28th)
VI. OUTINGS and Outreach Events
VII. "Indianalicious" Potluck (February 2nd)
VIII. Events attended by EarthSave
IX. New Programs and Other Miscellaneous
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I. Potluck --Good food. Good chef-vibes. Good neighborhood setting. (#potluck)
Louisville's most famous Plant-Centric Monthly Potluck
Saturday, January 14th, 2011; 6 - 8 p.m.
6 p.m. POTLUCK: Bring a plant-based dish (cooked or raw) for 8-12 people, your recipe to share, and your own utensils/plates/cups. Location: 150 State Street (United Crescent Hill Ministries; on the corner of Frankfort Ave. and State Street), 40206. (Just two blocks up the hill from the North End Cafe.) Suggested donations of $2, or $3 with no utensils. Newcomers are to call 502-299-9520 for a quick orientation/invitation.
II. Post-PotLuck Program (#program)
7 p.m. Following our thoughtfully prepared plant-based potluck (thank you everyone!), our presentation this month will be given by a recent graduate from KSU, Terrell Holder, who is a bonified Environmental Sciences Masters graduate. Among many projects and learning opportunities that he will be sharing, Terrell developed a model to see if the Ohio Valley can really go local with its food-- and provides a rationale for why we would even ask this question. As an asset, Terrell is unafraid to talk about petroleum's inevitability as a dwindling cheap energy stock.
You will learn something if you attend--so come! He will be the well-spring and we will be the sponge. Expect to get inspired and challenged...When things are working--let's get even better...and when other things are not working, let's challenge ourselves to overcome and reconnoiter. Please come and see!-- and make plans to invite friends/relatives.
Announcements will be given (pertaining to healthy food and behavior change); everyone is encouraged to engage in networking and socialization.
Announcements will be given (pertaining to healthy food and behavior change), and a general ruckus and melee may result from raffling with a high-win ratio.
8 p.m.-10 p.m. MIX, MINGLE and MUSIC:
-- Immediately after the speaker, we gently encourage that people intermix and generally socialize about the meal and foodism in general. -- Tons of on-topic books are naturally in the Reader's Corner; someone to be reading or discussing a favorite, aloud. -- Guitars and piano jamming in the mainroom. Discussing of future Earthsave "You know we oughta..." topics in the kitchen during clean up. -- Afterparties can always be held at places nearby. Let's make this kind of thing a habit!
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III. "Veggie Table" Cooking Class (#cookingclass)
SATURDAY, January 14th, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Same location as the potluck.
THEME: Basic Vegan cooking: Healthy, easy, tasty, fun!
Yet another cook/chef will be joining the growing list of awesome contributors to Earthsave's monthly cooking class. Come and hear all about it. Class starts at 4:00pm on Saturday, January 14th at the United Crescent Hill Ministry kitchen (150 State Street, LVL). Priced to encourage your enthusiastic participation--free! As always, our chef will be explaining, demonstrating, answering questions and engaging all participants about healthful recipes--helping us fuse the tasty, economical and healthy into beautiful creations. Come and see the marvel! Change starts from messing with things in the kitchen indeed! From beginners to experts --all have a place by the cooking hearth. Please bring your friends; they might thank you!
See, learn, taste, BELIEVE that great and inexpensive foods can be prepared with intelligence and nuance as part of a second-nature lifestyle!
Get on board the "Health Train"! Healthy and vegan and free. She will be giving a demonstration of some of his yummy yet surprisingly inexpensive food preparation methods and recipes for anyone who wants to come. The space has a huge kitchen at the United Crescent Hill Ministries facility. Here's the thinking: If we spice plant-based foods in such a way that people love the taste...then we can put another nail in the coffin of "dead meat, inc." We only alott 90 minutes to learn. What a challenge--Let's do it! Potluck immediately follows.
"HEALTHY BEGINNINGS" IS OUR PASSION !
Contact our office to sign up or for further information--but you can also just show up: louisville@earthsave.org or 502-299-9520
IV. Dining Out with EARTHSAVE (#diningout)
Please come along with us for our next Dining Out event at a local veg-friendly restaurant:
January 2012 “Dining Out”
At a nearby, locally owned Restaurant
Thursday, January 19th
Gather at 6:00 PM
Sponsored by EarthSave Louisville
Those interested in eating a healthy and delicious meal with Earthsave will want to attend our next locale to investigate this place:
Dragon King's Daughter
1126 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40204
502-632-2444
http://www.dragonkingsdaughter.com/AboutUs.html
http://louisville.metromix.com/restaurants/restaurant_review/review-dragon-kings-daughter/2874330/content
From the net: Japanese cuisine places a strong emphasis on quality and seasonality of ingredients. This is especially true for vegetables, which are a fundamental element of Japanese cooking. Apart from a few native types of vegetables, many vegetables used in Japanese cooking today were originally introduced from the Asian mainland. Later waves of new vegetables reached Japan through the first contacts with Europeans in the 16th century. Ready to try some Perilla leaf, Daikon radish, taro root, lotus root, burdock root and bitter melon?
This restaurant has things going for it....Let's find out what they are. Sounds like an adventure!
http://louisville.earthsave.org/DiningOutJan2012.html
Please RSVP to Sharon at 222-5115 or slrwa3@yahoo.com
Good conversations happen as a rule, since interesting people are likely to show up. Come out and give it a try!
Are you coming? Haven't you been waiting to invite a friend for a fun outing?
Check with Sharon if you intend to use a coupon or if you have any opinions about where to go in future ventures.
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V. Open House Potluck ("New Year's Eve LiveBand Party) (#diningin)
Thoughtful members of the public are welcome to join us on Saturday, January 28th at 6:00pm.
In general, this monthly, open Earthsave event is a random and meandering gathering of those who want to eat plant-based foods in various homes around the metro. RSVP for directions. Bring a dish of whatever you feel comfortable making--and let's celebrate it...and celebrate the virtues of good, thoughtful food. Extra credit if you bring sprouted beans/grains from your kitchen! Never been?--We want newcomers--and we treat you as if you're a lover of good food like us... :-)
Gotta love it! Gather with people who believe that food is a way to show you care--care about health, the planet, and sound ethical behavior. Just bring a salad, side-dish, main dish, or dessert-- or your favorite concoction-- That's why they call it a Plant-Based pot-luck. Let's pass around the vegetarian creations while we pass around a sensical, nurturing sense of well-being. Exchanging recipes and good-will sounds like a plan. Free; open to the public. A short presentation on interesting aspects of revisioning towards a plant-based diet and economy will be briefly proferred. These monthly meetings are held in a round-robin style that introduces concepts of plant-based foods in the comfort of someone's home, via example and discussion. Meet interesting people and get inspired in many areas--it all starts with you! Did someone just say "Let's play Veggie Charades"? Questions, RSVP and ideas can be fielded by contacting louisville@earthsave.org or a call/text to Nate at (502) 299-9520.
Mark your calendars. As always, it should be an awesome event.
If you have a home that can accommodate up to 15 people, then consider hosting one of these events -- just contact Nate--It's really fun to be in other people's spaces while sharing good food. Start talking to your peeps about it today.
http://louisville.earthsave.org/DiningIn2011.html
Find out what EarthSave is all about and what we can all do to tilt the planet back on its feet using the fork as a lever! Just a beans-and-rice dish or the more elegant soy-cheese ratatoille type dishes--both have full play here. Short video or brief discussion of recent informative scientific or culinary article. Typically, this meets on the 4th (or last) Saturday for dinner... Getting involved involves you!
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VI. TABLING/OUTREACH/OUTINGS with EARTHSAVE (#outing) #leaders
Questions or interested? Call Nate at 299 9520 or email at louisville@earthsave.org
http://www.thehighlandgreen.com/discovery-center.html Typically the 4th or last Tuesday of the month. Many programming ideas need fleshing out--will you join with your presence and project/event-planning "A-Game" ? Nate Pederson will also present a "leadership moment" pep talk to expand our collective capacity as community revisioning pioneers. RSVP as you wish: 502 299 9520
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VII. "Indianalicious" Potluck (#event)
On February 2nd, let's gather from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at the greatest Earthsave venue in Indiana-- the Parkview Middle School (Cafeteria)! Located at 1600 Brigman Avenue Jeffersonville, IN 47130, this venue is awesome. It's time for potlucks to "go to school"...
We are honored to have Jeffersonville's own: Dr. Steven Johnson, D.O. speak about the virtues of healthy eating (and the non-virtues of inattentive/poor eating habits). Get ready for inspiration from himself and his multimedia presentation.
DIRECTIONS: Use Google and/or call Nate at 502 299 9520. From E. 8th Street, turn right at the light on Crestview Ct., then go one block until before you turn left on Brigman Ave (it's just ahead on the right). Go in the main entrance--the signs will guide you all the way to the lunchroom/kitchen.
This month's potluck starts with mealtime at 6:30PM. All anyone does for a potluck is to bring a dish or a bunch of plant-based food (best if vegan; no dairy/no meat) for 6-10 people, and Earthsave provides the dinnerware (unless you want to bring your own). These are always spectacular and subject to much promotion and praise (and worthy of it). We will see some excerpts from this awesome 2011 mainstream movie, Forks over Knives, and discuss some of the science and ramifications. It's okay to be overwhelmed or excited--this is stuff you don't learn about in school (since it doesn't contribute to our GNP: Healthy people are not income generators for our economy--The sick raise the GNP nicely, says the Economists.)
Come out to support Earthsave's claim that we are committed to good food in schools and our homes--even if it has to be made by and brought in ourselves. :-) Spread the word! The cost is free and open to all. Everyone is always friendly. Bring food for sharing that is of the plant-variety, e.g. vegan/vegetarian/raw. Anything goes: From carrots to quinoa or whatever. Optional: Bring your own place-setting to reduce waste. These Jeffersonville potlucks are always on the 1st Thursday of the month. The big idea: help your health and the planet by migrating gradually to a plant-based diet while having a riot in the meantime, learning some "how to's", meeting new people and getting to know your fellow concerned neighbors. Our food choices and food system isn't the only thing that needs improving in the world, but it's a handy place to start.
Deciding to eat more plants is a really big step, and Earthsave is here to support the healthy intentions that we all have. The general public is welcome, absolutely. Food is a good reason for people to get together and eat. It's all about food, health, the environment, fairness, personal empowerment, psychological awareness, overarching themes in our crazy culture. Join in the conversation--we want all voices!
Other dates to put on your calendar for 2012: March 1st, April 5th.
http://louisville.earthsave.org/indiana.html
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VIII. Events Attended by EarthSave (#volunteer)
--3rd Tuesday, 6pm Raw Food potluck at Core Wellness 246 Spring St., Jeffersonville, Indiana
--"15th Day" and 15,000 Farmers Event. On the 15th day of every month at 6pm. Check Facebook for locations; often at the St. Ann's Dismas Center at 1515 Algonquin. Potluck.
Louisville Vegetarian Club creates monthly events. Information is available on Facebook and here: http://louisvilleveg.weebly.com/
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IX: New Programs and other Miscellaneous (#misc)
Raw Challenge Group
This group has been
meeting periodically to support the excellent decision to eat vegan and eat raw. Next meeting is being coordinated by Carole and David Bretschneider's and is set for October 1st at 6pm.
Contact chbret@bellsouth.net or 502 893 5954 if interested. As usual, these events are free and most definately worth your time.
Sunday Night at the Movies: South Bardstown Rd Earthsave Dessert Potluck
Remember Sunday Night at the Movies? (I do). Earthsave's newest potluck addition will be near the Beuchel By-Pass at the Baha'i Center, 3808 Bardstown Road, with a beautiful facility, including a huge screen for enviro/health/eating movie night--monthly on selected Sundays. Let's face it: We live in a world that loves movies because they are so good --and easy to love! Prepare to be inspired--it's a pleasant way to wind down your weekend.
Send us your ideas for movies -- The next event is on January 22nd. Typically will be on the 3rd or 4th Sunday of each month. Snack/Sweet food sampling and discussion starts at 7pm and the movie starts at 7:15pm. The twist on this potluck is that it will be for plant-based, yummy snacks and desserts. (Did someone say "homemade vegan popcorn"? or raw vegan pie? or kale chips? or vegan-cupcakes-that-take-over-the-world?) If you come without any food, that'll be a $2 suggested donation, please. (#movie)
Movie Night is a great way to try out recipes and to get recipes from others! Got an idea for a hip, relevant flick? Email Nate at louisville@earthsave.org if you have a great DVD that we could borrow for this homey showing. The facility is great for movie showing and the grounds are spacious and inviting. Power to earth-lovers/dessert-lovers/movie-lovers! Oh, and last month was "tight"--so let's keep the momentum roaring!
RECIPES!
Send in your best tasting vegan recipes to louisville@earthsave.org where we will compile them, and others from potlucks into a virally marketed, local cookbook. Note that our website now has a "Recipes" link! Or just post your recipes to the playspace/sandbox "WIKI" at http://mediawiki.metageny.com/wiki/Main_Page
BLOG!
Read the latest ranting and whinings (sic) from the annals of the BLOG for Earthsave Louisville.
Facebook challenge for going 30 days as a vegan is underway. Join in on the fun. It's trendy (like Oprah) and its just us fellow Louisville folk...and it works if your looking for things like energy, peace of mind, shedding pharmaceuticals, thinking deeply and getting clued in. It's not for everyone, esp. the whiney and recalcitrant.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=213186198721703
Rainbow Blossom: There is a feedback/questionnaire online link for Rainbow Blossom if you have an idea to share with them. Rainbow Blossom was selected as LVL's best Health Food Store. Their Lexington Ave store has a farmers market on Sundays from 12-4pm.
Whole Foods Louisville has some nice programming: Whole Foods 28 day Engine 2 challenge: Going Plant Strong with confidence. From Whole Foods Louisville Facebook page: You asked for it so we're doing it! We start our next Engine 2 28 Day Eating Challenge soon. We'll offer 5 weeks of recipes, nutritional sessions and great food. Orientation-May 31st, meetings every Tuesday in June at 6pm. Register at customer service:502-899-5545. However, ensure food purchased at Whole Foods is labeled "organic" if this is a priority for you--Caveat preemptor.
Kroger: Support Earthsave by using a Kroger sponsor card. Learn more about this program at the potluck; it's a win/win program from Kroger, recently voted as in the top 20 for most reputable mega-company on Earth. (Kentucky is listed in her 2008 Sustainability Report.) This card is rechargeable, works like cash, and is usable at Kroger where 4% of gross sales is donated to EarthSave but costs you nothing. Charge it up anytime, and use it to buy anything, even gasoline. Works like a debit card. See Carolyn Dean for details and the card at the next potluck.
Yum Brands and UK Coach Calipari are continuing their partnership to encourage healthy nutrition and exercise. www.keepitbalanced.com They say, "We want consumers to make informed choices about their balanced diet and incorporate exercise into a healthy lifestyle" and "Eat more vegetables, grains and fruit" and "Substitute cheese and cheese sauces for vegetables or salsa." Praise their efforts by emailing them. No kidding; really! Email them! (Harvard now proclaims cheese/dairy is not part of a healthy diet; why is Yum! still selling this stuff in spades?)
Value Market: Locally owned and totally committed to serving our community. Love them with your business. They can do better community outreach, though: http://www.valumarket.com/valumarket_history.htm and Earthsave can help them--of course!
Trader Joe's: Newest food store in town with lots of opportunity to dialogue with them about cost, value, wages, and local awareness.
Creation Gardens: Buy veggies in bulk online and pick it up downtown the same day. http://www.whatchefswant.com
Walmart is the nations largest grocer. How do we want to collectively encourage them to steer their food-boat?
Help EarthSave administer and broker deals for turning a few abandoned lots into food production units (e.g. community gardens). Bodies and minds needed now.
Now that some have seen the movie, Food, Inc., a film that lifts the veil on our nation's food industry, exposing the [fact that] our nation's food supply is now controlled by a handful of corporations... it is now time to sign their petition for healthy school lunches (quick_click).
Next time you eat out, ask if the restaurant participates on the ESL "10% off on veggie items". If they don't, ask if they want to--then let ESL know so we can setup the deal with them. Win/win/win/win--everybody. Check-out participating restaurants discounting EarthSave Members.
Preview the list of available DVD's from EarthSave on the ESL Forum under Health and Wellness. Look for an annotated bibliography of awesome YouTube sites in our forum too, including The Meatrix and EarthSave TV.
Invite your friends to join the Earthsave email list by visiting HERE then pasting their email address and clicking the box "EarthSave Louisville ENEWS". Viral movements need your fingertips. Membership to EarthSave is available there too.
Do you have any time to give to EarthSave? How about "microvolunteering" (i.e. very small monthly online tasks that act like Lilliputians for a big effect.)? Any wish to do pro bono professional volunteering? Please hail us; projects starting continually. mailto://louisville@earthsave.org
Earthsave University ...Would you like someone from Earthsave to present the interactive Earthsave perspective at your church, community center, gathering club, teacher inservice? Would you like a cooking demonstration at the same time? Contact us! 5022999520 and mailto://louisville@earthsave.org This is what's worth everyone's attention. Call now!
Career Development: What do you want to augment your resume with? There are so many projects, it's compellingly amazing. Work with hands, money, computers, media, graphics, art, craft, various demographics and locations, food prep techniques, engineering calculations, hob-nobbing with the rich and famous. Dare us to make you great on paper...and great in your heart.
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