The VRG's Maryland Newsletter by Mary H. June 2012 ********************************************************************* 1) WELCOMING SPRING AND SUMMER INTERNS 2) UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND DIETETIC INTERNS VISIT VRG OFFICE 3) LOCAL CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH 4) THANK YOU TO THE WONDERFUL VRG VOLUNTEERS 5) VISIT THE VRG'S BOOTHS AT THESE LOCAL AND NATION WIDE EVENTS 6) VRG VOLUNTEER DAY, FRIDAY JUNE 8TH 7) GRILLED FRUIT KABOBS AND SPECIAL OFFER FOR 'VEGANS KNOW HOW TO PARTY' 8) PARENTS OF YOUNG KIDS: SIGN UP THE DAD IN YOUR FAMILY FOR VRG's PARENTS LIST THIS FATHERS DAY 9) NEW ECO STORE ON THE BLOCK: BOULDER FOR MEN IN CLARKSVILLE, MD 10) UPCOMING LOCAL VEG HAPPENINGS 11) VEGAN DINNER DURING 2012 ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS CONFERENCE IN PHILADELPHIA ********************************************************************* 1) WELCOMING SPRING AND SUMMER INTERNS Aileen McGraw, a freshman at Northwestern University will carry out her internship in Chicago from June through September. Two years ago Aileen went vegan and she is majoring in Art Theory and Practice and Creative Writing. Anna Austin, a graduating high school senior from Friends School here in Baltimore will be working in the office until June 9th. A long time vegan and travel enthusiast, she will be attending college in upstate New York in the fall. Hillary Blunt, a local vegetarian student who attends Goucher College is starting her internship in June and will continue through August. Rebecca Kaplan is participating in a long-distance internship from Brooklyn, NY from May to August. She goes to school in Westchester, NY and has already helped VRG at two outreach events in NYC. Shelby Jackson, a student from Oklahoma studying at Dartmouth, is the Eleanor Wolff intern for 2012 and will be working in The VRG office from June to August. We are looking forward to their contribution to research projects, articles for Vegetarian Journal, help with outreach events, and the many other ways the spring and summer interns will have input! Want to learn more about interning with The VRG? Visit: [ http://www.vrg.org/student/index.php ] To help fund the intern program at The VRG, [ https://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?CID=1565 ] ********************************************************************* 2) UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND DIETETIC INTERNS VISIT VRG OFFICE On May 14th, The VRG was visited by ten interns from the University of Maryland Dietetic Internship program for a discussion and information session on vegetarian and vegan diets. Though not vegetarian, the interns were anxious to learn more to better enable them to serve future clients who follow veg diets. They were given vegan cookbooks, nutritional charts, and heard real-life stories on living with a vegan or vegetarian diet. To read a write up one student posted about their experience: [ http://umdieteticinternship.blogspot.com/2012/05/class-day-with-vegetarian-resource.html ] For more information on the Dietetic Program at UMD: [ http://www.dietintern.nfsc.umd.edu ] ********************************************************************* 3) LOCAL CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH Sharon McRae is a Certified Health Coach and mother of three, who has been adopting and applying principles of health and nutrition in her own life for more than three decades. She became a health coach to fulfill her passion of helping others feel their best and achieve optimal health through adaptation of a plant-based, whole-foods diet, as well as other healthy lifestyle modifications. On May 14th, she collaborated with The VRG to present to ten dietetic interns from the University of Maryland on the benefits of vegan diets. Sharon received her training at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City. She recently completed additional training to become a Food for Life instructor for PCRM (Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine). In this role, she will be conducting nutrition and cooking classes, designed by physicians and dietitians, to teach disease prevention through a plant-based, low fat diet. For more information, see: [ http://www.eatwell-staywell.com ] ********************************************************************* 4) THANK YOU TO THE WONDERFUL VRG VOLUNTEERS The VRG would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to Eric Sharer, Chicago Outreach Coordinator and Nutrition Advisor for The VRG who assembled a team of volunteers to host a VRG outreach booth at Chicago Green Fest, which took place May 5th and 6th. On May 27th in New York City, volunteer Dorothy Kenny and intern Rebecca Kaplan tabled at Veggie Pride Parade in Union Square Park- an event that draws hundreds and hundreds of like-minded people in the most diverse place in America. Thank you to our volunteers who make national outreach possible. To get involved, email [email protected] To support future outreach opportunities, donate at: [ https://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?CID=1565 ] ********************************************************************* 5) VISIT THE VRG'S BOOTHS AT THESE LOCAL AND NATIONWIDE EVENTS Festival season is here! We would be thrilled if you came by our booth to talk with VRG volunteers, check out special book offers, and take home free handouts and magazines! Volunteers are needed for these events, if you would like to sign up email Mary at [email protected] MARYLAND AREA EVENTS: Living Classrooms Health & Wellness Fair at the Carmelo Anthony Youth Development Center, 1100 E Fayette Street June 9 in Baltimore, MD 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. [ http://www.livingclassrooms.org/about/index.html ] DC Veg Fest September 22 in Washington, DC [ http://dcvegfest.com/ ] VRG's Thanksgiving Potluck at the North Baltimore Mennonite Church, 4615 Roland Ave November 18 in Baltimore, MD 5:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M. NATIONWIDE EVENTS: Richmond Vegetarian Festival June 23 in Richmond, VA [ http://www.veggiefest.org/ ] NAVS Summer Fest July 27 - July 1 in Johnstown, PA [ http://vegetariansummerfest.org ] Animal Rights National Conference August 2 - 5 in Alexandria, VA [ http://www.arconference.org/ ] Chicago Vegetarian Food Festival August 11th and 12th in Chicago, IL [ http://www.veggiefestchicago.org ] Bethlehem Vegetarian Festival September 8 in Lehigh Valley, PA [ http://www.downtownbethlehemassociation.com/calendar/vegfest ] Boulder Green Streets September 16 in Boulder, CO [ http://bouldergreenstreets.org/ ] AND Food and Nutrition Conference October 6 - 9 Philadelphia, PA [ http://www.eatright.org/fnce/ ] *For information on VRG's vegan dinner during the conference visit: [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2012/05/11/vrgs-vegan-dinner-in-philadelphia-oct-7-2012/ ] NY Capital Region Vegetarian Expo November 17 in Albany, NY [ http://www.nyvegetarianexpo.org/ ] To donate and support these outreach booths and enable VRG to participate in even more events, donate at: [ https://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?CID=1565 ] ********************************************************************* 6) VRG VOLUNTEER DAY, FRIDAY JUNE 8TH For more information about the following and other chances to contribute, email Mary VRG's Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected] To work with like-minded folks on clerical tasks that help us get ready for outreach events, communicate with our members, and connect with veggie communities around the country- come to Volunteer Days in The VRG Office! Upcoming Volunteer Day: Friday June 8th 3:00 - 7:00 PM Our Vegetarian Restaurant Guide needs a monitor to keep track of restaurant openings, closings, and updates. This is a task that can be done from the comfort of your home couch! Looking ahead to the fall, we would appreciate help with the planning of our Annual Thanksgiving Potluck which will take place on Sunday November 18th in Roland Park of Baltimore. ********************************************************************* 7) GRILLED FRUIT KABOBS RECIPE FROM 'VEGANS KNOW HOW TO PARTY' Check out this recipe for fruit kebobs from 'Vegans Know How to Party' by Chef Nancy Berkoff,which contains over 465 vegan recipes including desserts, appetizers, and main dishes! From now until June 30 you can buy the 'Party' cookbook and receive a second copy for free! A $50 value for just $25. Grilled Fresh Fruit Kebobs with Ginger and Mint (Serves 10) Marinade: 1/2 Cup rum or orange juice mixed with 1 teaspoon rum extract 2 Tablespoons maple syrup 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 Teaspoon minced fresh ginger Kebobs: 8 Green apples, cored, peeled, cut into 10 pieces each 8 Ripe pears, cored, peeled, cut into 10 pieces each 8 Small bananas, peeled and sliced into 10 pieces each 1 Medium cantaloupe cut into chunks 1 Medium fresh pineapple cut into 1-inch chunks 10 Red seedless grapes or small fresh strawberries, washed Dip: 2 Cups plain or lemon-flavored soy yogurt 2 Tablespoons maple syrup 1 Tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 Tablespoon minced fresh mint Prepare marinade by mixing all marinade ingredients in a bowl. Place apples, pears, bananas, melon, and pineapple in the marinade. Allow kebobs to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. While fruit marinates, prepare dip by mixing all dip ingredients together in a serving bowl and refrigerate until needed. Remove fruit from marinade and retain marinade. Preheat broiler or heat barbecue grill. Assemble kebobs by threading one type of each fruit on 10 skewers. Place the kebobs in a shallow pan, and top with marinade. Broil or grill quickly, about 3-4 four minutes, just until the fruit gets the slightest bit soft. Remove from heat. Thread grapes or strawberries onto each skewer. Serve by arranging kebobs on a platter, with the dipping sauce in the middle. Total Calories Per Serving: 332 Total Fat as % of Daily Value: 2% Protein: 4 gm Fat: 2 gm Carbohydrates: 75 gm Calcium: 121 mg Iron: 1 mg Sodium: 19 mg Dietary Fiber: 9 gm For more information on 'Vegans Know How to Party': [ http://www.vrg.org/press/party_book_release.php ] To order: Pay online at [ https://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?CID=1565 ] (Mention the book offer in the comments/notes section) You can also order by calling (410) 366-8343 Monday to Friday, 9-5 Or by mailing a check to The VRG, P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203. ********************************************************************* 8) PARENTS OF YOUNG KIDS: SIGN UP THE DAD IN YOUR FAMILY FOR VRG's PARENTSLIST THIS FATHERS DAY The VRG wants you to be able to honor the great dad in your family with the FREE gift that keeps on giving this Fathers Day, June 17. If your family has young kids and is interested in joining an online network of almost 2,000 vegetarian and vegan parents who exchange ideas on various topics such as creating tasty treats for toddlers, the challenges of non-vegetarian social gatherings, how to talk with your child about vegetarianism, helping kids handle peer pressure, even shopping resources for leather and wool alternatives then sign up for our Parents Listserve. For more information about the Parents Listserve or to sign up: [ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vrgparents/ ] ********************************************************************* 9) NEW ECO STORE ON THE BLOCK: BOULDER FOR MEN IN CLARKSVILLE, MD Boulder for Men is the latest addition to the Conscious Corner family in Clarksville Maryland. They offer clothing and gear for men that is centered around being eco-conscious and vegan friendly. The store contains no products derived from animals and the product lines carry a positive ecological and/or social story. Hours: Mon � Sat, 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sun, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Address: 5805 Clarksville Square Drive, Clarksville, MD 21029 Phone: (443) 535-9449 Email: [email protected] Website: [ http://www.boulder4men.com ] ********************************************************************* 10) UPCOMING LOCAL VEG HAPPENINGS *A rotating vegan potluck in the greater Baltimore area is happy to open their doors to families who are interested in a brunch or late afternoon gathering to allow kids, parents, and peers to share information, ideas, and support. To be added to the monthly potluck announcement email Dana Shaw: [email protected] June 9, Saturday 6:30 - 9:00 P.M., Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia invites you to attend a delicious vegetarian meal! After the dinner, Don Roberson of EarthSave will speak on the benefits of a whole foods, vegan diet. The event will be health at Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045. $10 for adults and $5 for kids prior to event, $12/$7 @ door. For more info, contact Chris Crandell: [email protected] Sunday, June 10, 10:00 - 1:00 P.M., Veggie Gourmet Cooking Class with Mimi Clark. Salads/Picnics/BBQs, main course whole foods including: Mediterranean Pasta Salad, Zesty Three-Bean Salad, Chicken-Free Salad, Teriyaki Kebabs, Grilled Vegetables, Spring Rolls, Potato Salad, Caesar Salad, Cole Slaw, Lemonade, Chocolate Chip Snackin' Cake & more! Regularly: $55/person; $100/two people; $50/VSDC, VRG, COK members. For availability: email, [email protected] or call (703) 643-2713. Checks payable to: Mimi Clark, 9302 Hallston Ct. Fairfax Station, VA 22039. More information: [ http://www.veggourmet.wordpress.com ] June 10, Sunday 3:00 P.M. South of the Border Vegan Potluck hosted by Western MD Veg Meet Up Group. Join for a potluck and discussion of all things Latin American! Please bring along your favorite Latin American themed vegan dish that serves 10. For more info: [ http://www.westmdveg.org/events/60629282/ ] June 10, Sunday 4:00 P.M. Vegetarian Supper Club in Taylorsville, MD hosted by Deborah Jamieson. Embracing the season, the theme for this month is Strawberry Festival- get creative and come up with a recipe that includes this tasty fruit. Be sure to get give Deborah your RSVP and recipe, [email protected] or 410-861-0460 June 15, Friday 6:30 P.M. Dine Kind Vegan Potluck. Hosted by Jill Stankis from David's Natural Market, this group gathers in Harford County on the third Friday of the month at Fallston Unitarian Church: 1127 Old Fallston Road Fallston, MD 21047. Please bring a dish, recipe, minimum $3 donation and come enjoy this welcoming event with guest speakers. For more details, call (410) 836-0808. [ http://www.facebook.com/pages/DineKind/128952760505552 ] June 20, Wednesday 7:00-9:00 P.M. Vegan Meetup Discussion Group hosted by EarthSave Baltimore. This monthly gathering welcomes anyone interested in learning about healthier living. The dinner will be held at Mr. Chan's Szechuan Restaurant, 1000 Reisterstown Rd in Pikesville. For details or to register:[ http://vegan.meetup.com/29/ ] or email: [email protected] or call: (410) 252-3043. June 30, Saturday 6:00-9:00 P.M. Vegan Potluck & Video hosted by EarthSave Baltimore. This monthly Veg Dinner Educational Series is held on the last Saturday of each month at the Learning Center/Yoga Studio of Your Prescription for Health, 10210 S. Dolfield Rd. in Owings Mills. Guests are asked to bring a dish that serves 8 and a donation of $5. Email: [email protected] Call:(410) 252-3043. [ http://earthsavebaltimore.org/node/43 ] November 18, Sunday 5:00-8:00 P.M. VRG's Annual Thanksgiving Potluck at North Baltimore Mennonite Church in Roland Park. Guests are asked to bring a dish that serves 8. Admission is $4 and children under 16 are admitted free. Volunteers needed before and after for set up/ clean up. ********************************************************************* 11) VEGAN DINNER DURING 2012 A.N.D. CONFERENCE IN PHILADELPHIA On Sunday October 7, 2012 at 6:00 P.M., The VRG will host a vegan feast during the annual meeting of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly ADA) at Singapore Vegetarian Restaurant, about one block from the Philadelphia Convention Center. VEGAN BUFFET MENU House Wonton Soup Hot and Sour Soup Curry Dumpling Spring Roll Sesame Noodles Salad Singapore "Pepper Steak" General Tao's "Chicken" with Broccoli Vegetable Lo Mein Chinese and American Greens Coconut "Shrimp and Chicken" Brown Rice, White Rice, Tea, Oranges Cost: $20 per person To register: Pay online at [ http://www.vrg.org/donate and ] (write in Singapore and names of attendees in the comments/notes) You can also reserve by calling (410) 366-8343 Monday to Friday, 9-5. Or by mailing a check to The VRG, P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203. *Seating is limited. Menu subject to change. ********************************************************************* ABOUT THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP Our health professionals, activists, and educators work with businesses and individuals to bring about healthful changes in your school, workplace, and community. Registered dietitians and physicians aid in the development of nutrition-related publications and answer member and media questions about vegetarian diets. The Vegetarian Resource Group is a non-profit organization. Financial support comes primarily from memberships, donations, bequests and book sales. The VEGETARIAN JOURNAL, a print magazine, is a benefit of membership in The VRG. (For more information, please see the VEGETARIAN JOURNAL online at [ http://www.vrg.org/journal/ ] ) To sign up for The Vegetarian Resource Group national email newsletter, please visit: [ http://www.vrg.org/vrgnews/ ] To sign up for The VRG's Maryland Email Newsletter, please visit: [ http://www.vrg.org/local/ ] We are also on Facebook and Twitter!! [ http://www.facebook.com/thevegetarianresourcegroup ] [ http://www.twitter.com/VegResourceGrp ] If you would like to make a donation, become a member, volunteer, or find out more about The VRG, contact us at: The Vegetarian Resource Group P.O. Box 1463 Baltimore, MD 21203 Phone: (410) 366-8343 Fax: (410) 366-8804 E-mail: [email protected], Website: [ http://www.vrg.org ] To donate: [ https://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?Action=GC&CID=1565 ] Copyright The Vegetarian Resource Group 2012 The contents of this newsletter, and our other publications, including Vegetarian Journal, are not intended to provide personal medical advice. 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