Totally Fabulous Vegan Bake-Off happens Saturday, Oct 2!

The success of this year's Annual Vegetarian Food Fair proved that food-filled celebrations inspire people to make a commitment to stop eating animals and embrace a plant-based diet. That's why we've already got our minds on the next party!

Bring your appetite, celebratory attitude and pocket change down to the Harbourfront Community Centre on Saturday, October 2 starting at 2pm.

Incredible sweets in five categories will be waiting for you and your discerning palate. $3 gets you a plate full of samples. Tickets will be sold for plates in each category - you can buy one or try them all!

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1. Terrific Vegan Treats (cookies/bars)

2. Terrific Vegan Treats (cupcakes/tarts/pastries)

3. Decadent Vegan and Raw Sweets

4. Glorious Vegan and Gluten-Free Desserts

5. Professionally Crafted Vegan Classics 

Visit veg.ca/bakeoff for more details. 

This just in!

All members of the Toronto Vegetarian Team who fundraise for TVA will be invited to a private meet 'n greet with Brendan Brazier at the 26th Annual Vegetarian Food Fair! If you like to run or walk, and you want to support the Toronto Vegetarian Association, then you don't want to miss the chance to join the Toronto Vegetarian Team at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon on September 26th!

Now is the perfect time, as we just confirmed that Brendan Brazier will hold a private meet 'n greet for all fundraisers on the team, where you can ask him for tips and advice before the race. Plus, our new sponsor, Raw Aura, has invited all team members to a discounted dinner in September, so that you can fuel up on healthy, delicious raw food.  

There's no need to fear joining the team, as this race, which can be completed as a 5k, 1/2 marathon or full marathon, is commonly described as flat, fast and festive. You also have the option of either running, or walking, in the 5k and 1/2 marathon distance.

Joining the team also presents a great opportunity to demonstrate that vegetarians are indeed healthy, athletic and strong. Plus, it's a great way to support TVA and help us raise funds to support programs like the Veggie Challenge and community outreach. Sponsors Whole Foods and Sequel Naturals will be giving away fantastic plant-based prize packages to the top three fundraisers on the team!

 Joining the team is simple. Contact Barbi Lazarus at 416-544-9800 or blazarus@veg.ca to receive your special pincode for a discounted registration rate and full information on signing up.  

Are you already registered with another charity at the race? Really not interested in running or walking? 

You can still support the Toronto Vegetarian Team in one of two simple and easy ways! All donations of $20 or more are tax deductible.

1. You can sponsor a runner on the Toronto Vegetarian Team: To sponsor someone already registered on the Toronto Vegetarian Team, visit our official charity page and click the link below that says "Sponsor a Participant" and search for Toronto Vegetarian Association for a list of team members.

2. You can sponsor the entire Toronto Vegetarian Team: To sponsor the Toronto Vegetarian Team rather than a specific runner, visit our official charity page and click the link below that says "Sponsor a Team" and search for Toronto Vegetarian Team.

Support Local Farmed Animal Sanctuaries and the Toronto Vegetarian Association at the First-Ever TVA Trot-a-Thon a family-friendly fundraising walk and potluck picnic.

This is a new fundraiser supporting the TVA's work promoting compassion for animals and the work of Animal Outreach supporting animals at local farmed animal sanctuaries. This event also aims to raise awareness about five wonderful Ontario farmed animal sanctuaries.

Where? Registration and the walk will begin at Christie Pits Park
When? August 21st from 11 am to 3 pm
How much? $20 to register. You can make a greater impact by raising through an online giving page! (Read on for instructions.)

You can take part by walking to raise funds for this special campaign. Simply follow the instructions under the heading "Register to raise funds." Up to $1000 of funds raised will be matched by Toronto Vegetarian Association directors. That means for every dollar you raise, the impact is doubled! 

Can't take the heat? Stay cool and healthy this summer by making the most of fresh, raw ingredients.  

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. 

To purchase your tickets, please phone the TVA office at 416-544-9800. Space is limited. 

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.

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!

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!

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.