January 2004

Thursday, January 1 -  The Dallas Vegetarian Lunch Group will meet for a New Year’s Day Lunch  at 12 noon  at Veggie Garden.  This will be all you can eat: veggie chicken fried steak, black eyed peas, cornbread, mashed potatoes and all the fixin's.  Tax, tea and tip $10 per person.  For details call  James Bisby at 469-371-1938.  

Veggie Garden, 972-479-0888, 510 W. Arapaho #112, Richardson.

Thursday, January 1 - 5:30pm. to 8:30pm,  Crosby Cafe & Catering (CC&C) will once again be offering FREE vegetarian chili and cornbread salad during "Happy Hour" at the Balcony Club in Lakewood.  The Balcony Club is located next to the Lakewood Theater at the intersection of Gaston and Abrams in old East Dallas.  The evening, hosted by the Dallas Songwriters Association (DSA), will feature a combination of scheduled artists and open-mic.  Musician and songwriter Brian Terrell will open the evening at 5:30pm, followed by open-mic at 6:15pm. This month's showcase artist, Barbara McMillan, will perform from 7:30pm to 8:30pm.  Be sure to mark your calendar the FIRST THURSDAY of each month during 2004 for this ongoing event and join us at the Balcony Club to hear or play great music, eat tasty food, and network with other like-minded individuals.  Feel free to call Crosby with questions - 214-770-5573.  No reservations are necessary for this event, including the open-mic opportunity, but consider coming early, as first come, first served.

Saturday, January 3 - East Dallas Veggie Group. Gather at 6pm, eat at 6:30pm. Please bring your favorite vegan soup or stew. Private home in East Dallas.  Toand for directions, contact Jeanette Prasifka, 214-319-9936.

Sunday, January 4 - Mid-Suburban Veggie Group, Vegetarian Singles, and Vegetarian Family. All-vegetarian buffet 12 noon-2:00 pm. Thai Rice, 817-424-3765, 2100 Northwest Hwy at Park (faces Park), Grapevine.Host:Terry Jensen, 972-988-8687, ext. 3104.

Thursday, January 8 - Denton Veggie Group.Gather at 7pm, order at 7:30pm. Mr. Chopsticks, 940-382-5437, 1120 W. Hickory, Denton.Host: Ruth Smart 940-382-3868.

Sunday, January 11 - Vegetarian Society of DFW (VSOD), all groups, 12 pm lunch at Fresh Choice, 972-385-7353 4080 Beltline Road & Runyon (West of Midway) Addison

Sunday, January 11 - VSOD open board meeting 1:00 pm at Fresh Choice (972-385-7353) 4080 Beltline Road & Runyon (Just West of Midway) Addison. 972-306-5887.  All persons interested in getting involved are invited to attend.

Sunday, January 11- Paradise Raw Share Potluck.  Gather at 2pm, eat at 2:30.  Bring a raw dish.  Private home in Grand Prairie.To RSVP and for directions:Jesse 972-289-0387 or Kendall 972-641-8779.

Thursday, January 15- Denton Veggie Group. Gather at 7pm, order at 7:30pm.  Mr. Chopsticks, 940-382-5437, 1120 W. Hickory, Denton.Host: Ruth Smart 940-382-3868

Saturday, January 17 - Vegetarian Society of DFW (VSOD) and PartyNuts! Soiree!!!

Gather at 5:30pm for Wine, Mingling, Food and Music by ClarySage (www.ClarySagemusic.com) 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Grace Church of Richardson, 1320 Holly Drive, Richardson.Cafe & Catering will provide raw veggie snacks and chili and corn bread. Members and guests $6.00Reservations must be received by Tuesday, January 13. Call 972-306-5887. Make check payable to: VSOD and mail c/o: 6610 Williamson Road, Texas 75214

Thursday, January 22- Denton Veggie Group. Gather at 7pm, order at 7:30pm.  Mr. Chopsticks, 940-382-5437, 1120 W. Hickory, Denton.Host: Ruth Smart 940-382-3868

Tuesday, January 27 - Vegetarian Singles.  Meet at Dream Cafe in Addison at 6:30 pm. Take advantage of Half-Price Entrees!  Dream Cafe Addison, 972-503-7326, 5100 Beltline Road, Suite 208, (Beltline at the Tollway, far corner of shopping center) Addison.  Host: Ricky Burke, 972-235-5665.