The mission of the Mid-Hudson Vegetarian Society, Inc. is to promote the vegetarian ethic in the Mid-Hudson Valley region of New York, educate the community, and aid anyone in the pursuit of a totally vegetarian (vegan) cruelty-free and healthful lifestyle.

Support our local Farm Sanctuaries!

Any donations made to Catskill Animal Sanctuary by December 31st, 2010 will be matched. Please consider donating to help CAS reach their goal. Visit www.casanctuary.org for more information. Also show your support to Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary, consider sponsoring an animal or making a donation. Visit www.woodstockfas.org for more information.

The Ulster County SPCA is in dire need of the following items: Laundry detergent and bleach, Antibacterial dish soap, Paper towels, Brooms and mops, Heavy duty garbage bags, extra large Kitchen garbage bags 8 1/2 X 11, White bond paper, Kitty litter and more kitty litter (non clumping kind). Any of these items can be left at Roberta’s or Judi’s house or the office (call to set up a meeting time) and we will take them to the shelter.

Articles by Advisory Board members will be posted on our site. Our first article is by Jenny Brown of Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. Check it out and watch for new articles from our advistory board in the next months.

Looking for fun activities to do with your kids? Come join the newly formed MHVS Youth Group! Meet new friends and participate in activities that will be fun for the whole family. Our upcoming Youth Group events are intended for kids and their parents. For more details visit our Youth Group Section.

We are now accepting recipes for the next edition of our MHVS cookbook! If you are interested in submitting a recipe for consideration, please visit our recipe submission section.

MHVS is currently looking for a treasurer. If you are interested (or someone you know) and would like more details, please call the office or contact us though our online form.

MHVS is also in need of a projector screen. We are looking for a new or used projector screen. If you would like to donate money towards the purchase of one, that would be great too. These are examples of the types of screens we are looking for: Amazon.com Search: “Projector Screen”

Do you like natural food? We are proud to announce that MHVS members now receive a discount at all Mother Earth’s Storehouse locations! View our membership benefits page for more information.

New York State Humane Lobby Day 2010 on February 4, 2010 Join us on March 24th to help pass legislation to prevent the cruelty of animals. There are a number of bills that have been introduced and need a final push to pass during th ... [read this alert]
Help the Haitian victims of the Port au Prince Earthquake on January 14, 2010 You can do something right now to help out the people affected by the earthquake in Haiti. Follow any of the links below to make a donation. Food for Life We're lucky we ... [read this alert]

Moroccan Couscous submitted by Tom Hubbell on March 21, 2010 This recipe came from Alicia Silverstone’s cookbook The Kind Diet and is really delicious. It makes a nice side dish for any meal. While it does make a large quantity, it reheats very well. ... [read this recipe]
Mango and Black Bean Salsa submitted by Tom Hubbell on March 21, 2010 This is a really great salsa recipe that is very refreshing and a nice change from the tomato based salsas. It’s also really great for parties! ... [read this recipe]

Staggering Impact of Meat Production on March 19, 2010
This major and alarming report has been issued by a team of international scientists and policy experts. From the full article: "Key findings in the report are staggering: More than 1.7 billion a ... [read this article]
Six Nutrition Stumbling Blocks and How to Avoid Them on February 24, 2010
Nutrition Matters: Six Nutrition Stumbling Blocks & How to Avoid Them from Registered Dietitian Brenda Davis Vegetarians enjoy some impressive health advantages. However, becoming vegetarian does not guarantee a healthful diet… ... [read this article]

New York State's Humane Lobby Day

Wednesday, March 24th 2010 ~ 9:00am

Come and lobby with us on New York State's Humane Lobby Day at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Albany, NY. A group of us will be leaving the Rhinebeck area about 9 AM and car-pooling to Albany. RSVP judi @ 845-758-8453 for more info or to register. More info in our Action Alert section. Come and "make a difference"

Youth Group Toys For Tails Activity

Saturday, March 27th 2010 ~ 1pm-3pm

Bring the kids and come make cat toys for the cats of some local animal shelters!  We will also be serving vegan snacks for the kids!  Location: Starr Library, 68 West Market Street, Rhinebeck, NY (downstairs community room).  Hope to see you there!

Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale

Saturday, April 24th 2010 ~ TBA

We will participate in the Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale. This can be done in multiple locations. Let us know if you and a friend want to hold one in your town.

Annual MHVS Meeting

Sunday, April 25th 2010 ~ Noon to 5PM

Our annual meeting at the Milan Town Hall. Marvin Lang will teach us how to make delicious vegan pizza. Many of us have been inspired by Rae Sikora at the Summerfest Conference, so we are bringing her here. She will inspire and motivate you. Board members will be sharing their delectable goodies. The MHVS Youth Group will provide activities for parents and their children from 12pm-1pm. $5 admission.

Women's Health Expo

Saturday, May 1st 2010 ~ TBA

We will have a table at the Women's Health Expo in Kingston.

Second Annual MHVS Gala

Saturday, May 8th 2010 ~ TBA

We will be holding our second annual Gala at Twin Lakes in Kingston. Check back for more details.

Veggie Pride Parade, NYC

Sunday, May 16th 2010 ~ 12 noon

Join us in marching in the third annual Veggie Pride Parade in New York City. Founded in 2008 by Pam Rice, the author of '101 Reason to Become Vegetarian', this parade gives us a chance to show our support and pride for the vegetarian lifestyle. A group of us will be carpooling down to the event. Call the office for more details.

Youth Group: Picnic For The Pigs Event

Saturday, May 22nd 2010 ~ TBA

The Youth Group will be taking a field trip to Catskill Animal Sanctuary in Saugerties, NY. The kids will make lunch with the sanctuary's new vegan chef Kevin Archer and follow with a tour given by the director and founder of the sanctuary, Kathy Stevens. Join us for some great vegan food, meet some wonderful farm animals, and have lots of fun! $5 admission fee per person/child to be given directly to the sanctuary.

Youth Group: Planting for the Planet

Saturday, June 19th 2010 ~ TBA

Bring the kids to do some planting and to learn how gardening helps the planet. President of MHVS, Judi Gelardi will discuss composting and how recycling our scraps can help the environment. Check back soon for more details.

Annual MHVS Picnic

Sunday, July 25th 2010 ~ 12 noon to 5:00pm

Bring the whole family and join us for our annual MHVS picnic. The picnic will be held at the Town of Ulster Robert E. Post Park Pavilion. Please bring a vegan dish to share, drinks, smart dogs, and watermelon will be provided. New this year we will also have some activities for the kids. More information to follow.

Family Fun Day at Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary

Saturday, August 21st 2010 ~ TBA

Come join us at Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. Enjoy a vegan picnic on the grounds and take a tour of the sanctuary. Meet some great farm animals and hear their stories from sanctuary co-founder Jenny Brown. COST: $5 per person/child to be given directly to the sanctuary. Check back soon for more details.

Walk For Farm Animals

Sunday, September 19th 2010 ~ TBA

To celebrate World Vegetarian Awareness Month we will be participating in a Walk For Farm Animals. We will be walking across the Kingston Railroad bridge with our banner to show our support for farm animals and the vegetarian lifestyle. The walk will conclude with a picnic. Volunteers are needed. More information to follow.

Albany Vegetarian Expo

Saturday, October 2nd 2010 ~ TBA

We will once again have a booth at the annual Vegetarian Expo. The Expo is sponsored by the Albany Vegetarian Network, and will take place this year at the Empire State Plaza, in Albany, NY. Volunteers are needed to help man the booth. More info to follow.