Monday, October 13, 2008

Vegetarians and Vampires

Apple with bite marks
For those who have been following the tremendously popular Twilight series, the notion of "Vegetarian Vampires" will not be new.

This month, as part of Monster Month and in preparation for the release of the Twilight movie in November, the Indiana Blood Center will be holding a blood drive at the Rensselaer Library on Saturday, Oct. 25 from noon-4 p.m.

If you are able to donate, and meet the eligibility requirements for donating, we would love to see you there. (Ask any Twilighter, Carlisle Would Approve.) Donors can ask for a special Twilight-themed button to mark their donation.

Coincidentally, the month of October is also Vegetarian Awareness Month, and the USDA is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control to promote vegetable-rich diets as an option for controlling obesity and heart disease.

Stop by your library today and check out our many vegetarian and vegan cookbooks. Learn a new recipe your whole family will fall in love with.