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Tuesday, 03 August 2010 |
Can't take the heat? Stay cool and healthy this summer by making the most of fresh, raw ingredients. 
At 6:30 on August 12th, in the historic St. Lawrence Market, you can spend the evening with Executive Chef Doug McNish who will share his favourite recipes for creating amazing meals without heating up your kitchen (that's right, no ovens or dehydrators required).
He'll be rolling raw sushi, massaging and marinating a killer kale salad, tossing zucchini and kelp noodles in a simple marinara sauce and serving up two decadent desserts: chocolate avocado truffles and a berry cobbler. If you've been interested in learning more about raw, vegan cuisine then this workshop is the perfect introduction. If you simply enjoy watching a master at work and sampling all of the delicious results, then you'll leave happy and satiated. The amazing menu is free of animal products, gluten and soy. Recipes and samples will be provided.
Tickets are $30 for members of the Toronto Vegetarian Association and $40 for the general public. Space is limited so reserve your ticket by calling 416-544-9800.
Where? St. Lawrence Market Kitchen South Building (93 Front Street East)
When? August 12th, 6:30 pm
How much? $30 for TVA members, $40 for the general public. Cost includes recipes and samples.
NOTE: You can join TVA by clicking here or phoning the TVA office, so that you can receive special discounted ticket prices for this event and others like it. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance.
To purchase your tickets, please phone the TVA office at 416-544-9800. Space is limited. |
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Wednesday, 14 July 2010 |
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 It's July again and that means that the Toronto Vegetarian Association is heading over to Centre Island for the Festival of India.
"On July 17 and 18, come join us and experience the 38th Annual Festival of India (also known as Ratha-Yatra) in the heart of downtown Toronto. This unique festival launches off with a dynamic, high-energy parade down world-famous Yonge Street (beginning at Bloor and continuing south to Queens Quay). The celebrations then shift over to Centre Island for two more days of festivities, expected to draw close to 40,000 people." The festival features a free vegetarian feast, cooking demonstrations, music, dance, performances and much more. Learn more about the festival, here. |
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Wednesday, 07 July 2010 |
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What images does summer bring to your mind? Is it a weekend away for some rest and relaxation? Or do you fill your warm nights with outdoor activities and excercise? Either way - we've got some ideas to make your summer complete and compassionate. We've started recruiting members of our team for the upcoming Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, so if you like to run and support a good cause at the same time, be sure to check out our TVA In Action section to find out how you can join! And if you need a little extra energy for your training, how about some sprouts? We've got some great suggestions for how to start using them in simple and easy ways. If all you're hoping for this summer is to get away for a weekend, check out our featured Discount Profile, the Rooster's Inn, a fantastic B and B that offers TVA discount holders 10% off the cost of their stay. Don't Miss These Upcoming Events!There are still spots left in Nimisha Raja's Healthy Indian Vegan Cooking Class at Whole Foods, and soon after is the Festival of India. Find out more in the TVA in Action section or on Facebook.
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Tuesday, 06 July 2010 |
Do you like to run? Or walk? And do you want a fun new way to inspire people to go vegetarian?
Then join the Toronto Vegetarian Team at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon!
 Joining our team of plant-powered runners is an opportunity to support the Toronto Vegetarian Association and celebrate the vegetarian community in Toronto! Together, we'll demonstrate that vegetarians are strong, active, athletic and healthy!
There's plenty of options for people of all ages and abilities - you can walk or run the 5k, 1/2 marathon or full marathon, in order to raise funds to support programs like community outreach, the Veggie Challenge and our drop in Resource Centre. This year, all runners who fundraise for TVA will be invited to a private event with raw chef extroidinaire Doug McNish. Plus, the top three fundraisers will receive fantastic gift baskets care of our sponsor Whole Foods! Here's how you can get involved!
 1. JOIN THE TORONTO VEGETARIAN TEAM: To join the Toronto Vegetarian Team or to find out more information, contact Barbi Lazarus at 416-544-9800 or \n blazarus@veg.ca. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Once you decide whether it's the 5 km, Half-Marathon 21 km, or Full-Marathon 42km that you would like to run, you can start the 2-Step Sign Up Process.
The first 10 people to register and pledge to raise $150 or more will be able to register for the event for FREE, so sign up today! If you choose not to run, you can still get involved!
1. PLEDGE A RUNNER ON THE TORONTO VEGETARIAN TEAM: To sponsor someone already registered on the Toronto Vegetarian Team, visit our charity webpage and click the link that says “Sponsor a Participant” and search for Toronto Vegetarian Association for a list of team members. Donations of $20 and up receive a charitable tax receipt.
2. PLEDGE THE ENTIRE TORONTO VEGETARIAN TEAM: To sponsor the Toronto Vegetarian Team rather than a specific runner, visit our charity webpage and click the link that says “Sponsor a Team” and search for Toronto Vegetarian Team. Donations of $20 and up receive a charitable tax receipt. |
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Monday, 21 June 2010 |
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Members of the Toronto Vegetarian Association are invited to a Special General Meeting on June 23 for the purpose of ratifying amendments to the bylaws of the organization. Special General Meeting of the Toronto Vegetarian Association
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 – 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lillian H Smith Library – 239 College Street The amendments are of three types: i) administrative changes to align the TVA with current realities of the charity sector, ii) changes to reflect the evolving dynamics of a growing organization, iii) implementation of two-year staggered board terms for directors of the TVA. This event is open to TVA members only. Snacks and desserts care of Vegan Delights will be served. RSVP to viola@veg.ca. Please visit veg.ca/bylaws for more details. |
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Friday, 11 June 2010 |
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The heat is on! Summer has arrived and that means it's a time of anticipation. With our first ever Compassion Week behind us, we're now moving into the Vegetarian Food Fair preparation mode, so keep your eyes and ears tuned for updates throughout the summer. We're also gearing up for the November Toronto election, and we've got some tips for how you can get involved in your community and get your local candidates thinking about Meatless Mondays. If for you summer means time to get out and get active, you'll probably be looking for something nutritious to keep your energy levels up, and we've got just the thing with a spotlight on lentils and a great recipe to go along with it. Or, find out even more about cooking with lentils in Nimisha's upcoming Healthy Vegan Indian cooking class! Don't Miss These Upcoming Events!There are still spots left in Nimisha Raja's two remaining cooking classes at Whole Foods, plus her newly announced Healthy Vegan Indian class and TVA's Special General Meeting will take place on June 23rd. Find out more in the TVA in Action section or on Facebook.
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Thursday, 03 June 2010 |
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This weekend marks two exciting firsts for Toronto: Saturday – Veggies take to the streets for the inaugural Toronto Veggie Pride Parade. Organized by a proud group of veggie activists, the parade begins at 11:30am on Asquith Ave @ Yonge St - visit veggieprideparade.ca for details. Sunday – The Toronto Vegetarian Association's first-ever Compassion Marketplace takes over the Artscape Wychwood Barns from 11am to 7pm with cupcakes, volleyball, music, food and more Compassion Marketplace to celebrate with food, art & ideas  Toronto’s first-ever Compassion Week marketplace of food, entertainment and ideas is set to take place this Sunday, June 6 at Artscape Wychwood Barns, located at 601 Christie St from 11am to 7pm.
11am – More than Breathing (myspace.com/morethanbreathing) 12pm – jae steele discusses her new book, Ripe From Around Here (domesticaffair.blogspot.com) 1pm – The Peek-a-boo Puppets Musical 1:30 to 2:45pm – Volleyball: V*gan Adventures & Socials in Toronto vs The Public 3pm – Animal ethicist David Sztybel 5pm – Sheri Delaney describes her work at Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary (storybookfarmprimatesanctuary.com) Organized by the Toronto Vegetarian Association, this free marketplace marks the conclusion of Compassion Week – a series of events exploring the role that animals play in our lives and encouraging people to explore compassionate alternatives. |
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