EarthSave Events!

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Just in case the other 3 or 4 opportunities to see Dr. Michael Greger doesn't

work within your schedule, here's one more option. We hope to see you at our

next event. Here are the details:

 

LECTURE & LIGHT REFRESHEMENTS! LECTURE & LIGHT REFRESHEMENTS!

 

MICHAEL GREGER, M.D. SATURDAY, FEB. 22ND, 6:30 - 8:30

 

Dr. Michael Greger returns from the latest International Congress on Vegetarian

Nutrition with cutting edge information. He will review the latest research -

highlighting the mounting importance of Omega 3 fatty acids and Vitamin B12 in

the diet. He will also share his recommendations for maximizing health and

longevity. He is the author of Heart Failure: Diary of a Third Year Medical

Student and has contributed to a number of books on veganism and food safety

issues. Dr. Greger is a graduate of the Cornell University School of Agriculture

and the Tufts University School of

Medicine.

 

In addition to being a highly qualified and well-educated general practioner,

Dr. Greger is also a nationally recognized speaker. He is intelligent,

entertaining and his talks are always clever and well-researched. Vegetarian or

not, you will benefit from this talk. Bring a friend or two and enjoy light

refreshments after the talk.

 

Arrive at 6:30: Enjoy the lecture and light refreshments. This is not a potluck.

 

The Cost is $2.00 for members/$5.00 for non-members.

 

 

In case you'd like to plan ahead, here is information about our next event. We'd

love to have you!

 

POTLUCK & PRESENTATION! POTLUCK & PRESENTATION!

 

SUNDAY, MARCH 22nd, WELCOME NED BUYUKMIHCI, President and Co-Founder of the

Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights ? Is Veterinary Medicine Really

Good for Animals? Ask an insider.

 

Nedim (Ned) Buyukmihci is the President and co-founder of the Association of

Veterinarians for Animal Rights and has had extensive experience with large and

small animals. He is a professor of Ophthalmology at the University of

California School of Veterinary Medicine at Davis and has taught also at the

University of Pennsylvania and the University of Tennessee. Additionally, Dr. B.

Is the co-founder and resident veterinarian of Animal Place, a farmed animal

sanctuary and education center in Vacaville, CA.

 

Dr. B. earned his V.M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and did a post

doctoral fellowship at Yale Medical School. He spent eleven years as the

principal investigator studying diseases of the retina of the eye using cats,

dogs, hamsters, and other animals, and his work has been published in 60

scientific publications. Then he investigated and instituted alternatives to

harmful uses of non human animals, and has compiled and maintains an extensive

database on alternatives to animal research. His diversed background makes for a

very interesting talk. We look forward to

seeing all you animals lovers in March.

 

Arrive at 5:30: with your extra special vegetarian/preferably vegan dish to

serve 10, your own utensils, a plate and a cup. Dining begins at 6:15, the

presentation at 7:15.

 

The Cost is $3.00 for members/$6.00 for non-members. To join EarthSave, it’s $35

for standard membership/$20 seniors, students and living lightly/$50 for

household.

 

 

Directions: Both events are held at The Unitarian Church located at 240 Channing

Way in San Rafael. Take Hwy. 101, exit at Freitas Pkwy (approx. 15 minutes north

of the Golden Gate bridge/5 minutes north of the Richmond Bridge). If

northbound, veer to your right then turn left onto the frontage road, Redwood

Hwy. If southbound, turn left, cross the highway, turn left then go north on

Redwood Hwy. Now turn right at the first light onto Professional Center Pkwy. At

the top of the hill, turn right onto Channing Way. The church is on your left.

For more details, call EarthSave’s

Hotline: 415.383.9143.