Veggie moms group: vegetarian parents group.

Raising vegan and vegetarian children.

Veggie Kids is a fun social group in DFW metroplex for vegetarian moms and their vegetarian children. Dads and grandparents and those thinking about becoming vegetarian are also invited to join!

The purpose of this group is to help families find friendship with other veggie families who live in our area.

Group meets once a month for a potluck lunch or lunch at a nearby veggie-friendly restaurant to share conversation, recipes, support, and fun!!

Also meets at Thai Jasmine on the first Sunday of each month for all-you-can-eat vegan buffet. Adults $8, Kids $4. Thai Jasmine, 817 283-82283104 Harwood, southwest corner of Hwy 121 and Harwood in SC with Tom Thumb, Bedford. 12 Noon until 2 pm.

August 17, 11:30 lunch at The International Buddhist Progress Society, Richardson

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Veggie Kids is a special interest group of the Vegetarian Society of DFW.

Calendar: Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex
Veggie, Earth, Animal & Related Events

March 2010

This calendar covers an extended period of time. Changes happen. If we are informed of new events or changes, they will be posted here and designated Changed. But we don't always get notified so please call number listed before driving to an event.

And remember we can still have bad weather this month so events might change.

Sun, Mar 14 - Guided walk at Texas Texas Buckeye Trail, 700 Bexar St, Dallas 75215, about 4 miles south of downtown. Learn about the Trinity bottomland, see buckeyes in bloom, and enjoy a moment in the great North Texas outdoors. Cancel if weather is unfriendly or Trinity is flooded in that area. Check with jdflood@airmail.net or 9732 557-1144. Guided by North Texas Master Naturalists at 10 am & 1 pm Free

Sun, Mar 14 - Dallas Trekkers group walks at White Rock Lake at 8 m. Meet at Doctors Hospital, 9330 Poppy Drive, Dallas. 972-489-3072 for more information. Small charge.

Sun, Mar 14 - Family Nature Walks at Connemara Meadow Preserve, Alma and Bethany Drives in Allen. The two-hour event begins at 2:00 pm at the main parking lot with a suggested donation of $10 per family. Please register by phone to 214-351-0990 .

Mon, Mar 15 - The Dallas Chapter of Native Plant Society meets. Social time begins at 6:30 with refreshments at the back. A speaker is scheduled at 7:30 pm. REI store, located on the north side of LBJ between Midway and Welch. Take the stairs to the second floor and turn left to find the meeting rooms. Free

NEW Tuesday, Mar 16 - North Texas Clean Air Task Force, a new group is initiating a DFW public hearing on the proposed new EPA ozone pollution standard at Arlington City Hall, 101 W. Abram Street, Arlington from 3pm to 7 pm. We need you to join us in this effort to ensure a large and compelling response that is heard all the way down in Austin. Call for information. or to volunteer to speak for five minutes or less. 972 251-1532 or 817 545-0140

Wed, Mar 17 - Denton Organic Society meeting at 7 pm. Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Av, Denton. 940-382-8551.

Thu, Mar 18 - Dallas Downriver Club monthly meeting at 7 pm, 3701 N. Buckner Blvd. (just north of IH 30 and south of John West Road) Dallas, 75228

Sat, Mar 20 - Bicycle Ride around White Rock Lake. Meet at 9:30 AM at the Stone Tables near Lake Highlands Drive and Buckner Blvd. This will be a leisurely trip of 9 miles in about 1-1/2 hours. Any bike and any body is welcome but you must wear an approved helmet. The trip will be canceled if it is raining at White Rock Lake. Optional brunch afterwards. Mark Adams leads this. 972 658-128. Free

NEW Sat, Mar 20 - - Animal Connection of Texas sponsors Petland puppy mill protests which are held in 5 locations every Saturday. For more information, contact petlandgoingdown@sbcglobal.net

NEW Sat, Sun, Mar 21-22 - Family camp-out with Texas Outdoor Family workshops designed to familiarize families with the outdoors and teach them how to tent camp, cook outdoors and get the most out of their outdoor experience. Ray Roberts Lake’s Isle du Bois Unit near Pilot Point. For information and reservations with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, contact by phone, Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at (512) 389-8903. By email, tofsp@tpwd.state.tx.us

Sun, Mar 21 - All-vegan, all-you-can-eat buffet from 12 noon until 2 pm. Prices have been lowered--it is a bargain. New Start Veg, (972 243-0507) 2330 Royal Lane, ste 900, Dallas 75229. Just west of I-35 on the south side of Royal. Call for info: James Bisby 469-371-1938

Tue, Mar 23 - Fort Worth Organic Club meets at 7 pm. at Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth, north of I-30, turn left into main entrance from University. Free.

Tue, Mar 23 - Tarrant County Interfaith Environmental Alliance meets at 7 pm at Unity Church of Fort Worth, 5051 Trail Lake Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76133

Thu, Mar 25 - Arlington Organic Gardening Club Monthly Meeting. Bob Duncan Community Center Garden Room, 2800 S. Center St. in Arlington. 7 pm. Free.

NEW Sat, Mar 27 - Southlake Green Day from 10 am - 5 pm. Southlake Town Square. Vendors and speakers. Howard Garrett is the keynote speaker on organic gardening. Other speakers/topics Tim Yatko on composting and Terry Jensen on renewable energy. Square is located on Southlake Blvd just east of North Carroll Av.

NEW Sat, Mar 27 - - Animal Connection of Texas sponsors Petland puppy mill protests which are held in 5 locations every Saturday. For more information, contact petlandgoingdown@sbcglobal.net

Changed Sun, Mar 28 - Dallas Organic Gardening Club Monthly Meeting. Northaven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Road, Dallas. 2 pm. Free. This group did meet on Thursday, now meeting on Sunday at a different location.

NEW Sun, Mar 28 - Black Vegetarian Society of Texas monthly luncheon, 1:30 pm, at Queen of Sheba Restaurant, 14875 Inwood Rd, Addison, 972.980.9450. Event is free except for cost of your food and beverage.

Sat, Apr 3 - Fort Worth Vegetarian Society monthly dinner at Spiral Diner, 6:30 pm. 1314 W Magnolia at 6th, Fort Worth. No reservation necessary; look for FWVS sign. Event is free except for cost of your food and beverage.

Sat, Apr 3 - SPCA of Texas’ Pet Grief recovery program for those grieving the loss of a beloved companion animal. Meet at 1 pm at the conference room at SPCA of Texas, 2400 Lone Star Drive, Dallas. Free.

Cancel because it is Easter Sunday: Sun, Apr 4 - Vegan Buffet every first Sunday at Papaya Garden, 1201 W. Airport Frwy #100, 817 684-9378, Euless on the corner of Airport Fwy (Hwy 183) and Industrial (FM157 also known as Collins in Arlington). Thai, plant-based, and all-you-can-eat buffet is served from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. Larger restaurant, more room, good food. Ask for Terry at the door to meet/converse with an interesting group of people. Or sit with your friends and family. Event is free except for your cost of food and beverage. Organizer: Terry Jensen 817 545-0140 or 972 251-1532. Pay only for what you eat/drink. Next Vegan Buffet at Papaya Garden is May 2.

Directions to Papaya Garden, 817 684-9378, located on the southwest corner of Airport Fwy and Industrian in Euless. Restaurant is located across from Ross and actually faces Industrial. 1201 W. Airport Frwy #100, Euless, near the south entrance to DFW Airport. Airport Fwy is Hwy 183 and Industrial is FM157, From Dallas take Hwy 183 and turn left on Industrial. From Fort Worth, take Hwy 183 and turn right on Industrial. From Arlington, come up FM 157 which is also known as North Collins in Arlington..

Directions to Botanic Garden, 817 871-7686, 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard at University, Fort Worth. Driving west from downtown Fort Worth, take the University exit and turn north or right. The Garden has two entrances on your left about 1.5 miles north of I-30. The Garden Center is located at the second entrance. When you enter the building ask for the Sierra Club or turn right to find the Azalea Room.

Directions to Spiral Diner, 1314 W. Magnolia Av, NE corner at 6th, 817 332-8834, Fort Worth. Going west from downtown Fort Worth on I-30, exit on 8th and turn left. Turn left on Magnolia and Spiral Diner will be on your left.

Directions & Map to Sunflower Shoppe (formerly Healthy Approach Market), 5100 Hwy 121 Colleyville 76034. From Hwy 121 in Grapevine, exit Hall-Johnson Road and remain on west access road, From Hwy 121 north from Airport Freeway, exit Hall-Johnson Road and turn left under freeway to west access road.

Stay on west access road past Gateway Dr and past Rio Mambo and Mac restaurants. Immediately past the restaurants, turn right into Healthy Approach parking lot. Sign is hard to see because of trees. If you reach Glade Rd, you have passed entrance to Healthy Approach.

Community room is on second floor with stairs in the far right hand corner of the restaurant. Telephone number of store is 817 399-9100. See map below:

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