The VRG's Maryland Newsletter by Laura McGuiness
October, 2013
- VRG SENDS OUT A BIG THANK YOU
- VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS
- VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS
- HELP INVITE FELLOW FOOD-LOVERS TO OUR PRE-THANKSGIVING POTLUCK
- VRG'S PRE-THANKSGIVING VEGAN POTLUCK
- MARYLAND AREA EVENTS
- VRG PRESENTS A VEGAN VIETNAMESE DINNER AT CAFE TH
- APPLY TO THE VRG SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST NOW
- DONATE YOUR CAR TO A GOOD CAUSE
- DONATE TO VRG THROUGH THE COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (CFC)
- BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR FOR VRG
- COME JOIN THE VRG TEAM!
- CHIPOTLE GOES VEGAN ONE BEAN AT A TIME
- NEW RESTAURANT, NATIVE FOODS CAFE, DEBUTS IN WASHINGTON, DC
- SHOP AT THEVEGETARIANSITE AND SUPPORT VRG
- STUDENT NEEDS HELP WITH VEGETARIAN SURVEY
- ABOUT VRG
1. VRG SENDS OUT A BIG THANK YOU
We would like to send a big THANK YOU out to volunteer, Chris Dietrich! He has been helping to keep our online restaurant guide accurate and up-to-date. Chris has taken on the painstaking task of going state by state to make sure that we do not have any closed restaurants listed. He has also been trying to find websites for each restaurant. Thanks a million, Chris!!!
To find vegetarian, vegan, and veg-friendly restaurants in your area, please visit:
[ http://www.vrg.org/restaurant/index.php ]
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If you would like to volunteer with maintaining and updating The Vegetarian Resource Group's restaurant guide, please email us at [email protected]. Thank you!
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2. VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS
MARYLAND AREA OUTREACH EVENTS
32nd Annual The Vegetarian Resource Group Pre-Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner – Baltimore, MD – Sunday, 11/24, 5 PM [ http://www.vrg.org/local/201305local.php#thanksgiving ]
NATIONAL (OUTSIDE OF MARYLAND AREA) EVENTS:
Annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Houston, TX – Sunday thru Tuesday, 10/20-10/22 [ http://www.eatright.org/fnce/ ]
VRG's Vegan Vietnamese Dinner at Café Th – Houston, TX – Sunday, 10/20
[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2013/04/19/vrgs-vegan-vietnamese-dinner-in-houston-oct-20/ ]
Albany Veg Fest 2013 – Albany, NY – Saturday, 11/16
[ http://www.albanyvegfest.org/ ]
If you would like to volunteer at any of these events, contact Soren at [email protected]. If you would like to donate towards our veggie outreach, donate at: http://www.vrg.org/donate. Donations can also be sent to The Vegetarian Resource Group, P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203. Or call: (410) 366-8343.
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4. HELP INVITE FELLOW FOOD-LOVERS TO OUR PRE-THANKSGIVING POTLUCK
VRG needs your help with inviting newcomers to our Pre-Thanksgiving Potluck (details about the event listed below). If you are interested, either pass it on by word-of-mouth, or send an e-mail our way to: [email protected] if you would be willing to hang flyers up around the Baltimore area.
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5. VRG'S PRE-THANKSGIVING VEGAN POTLUCK
We hope you will join VRG and Vegan Drinks at the 32nd Annual Vegan Pre-Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner on Sunday November 24, 2013 at 5:00 P.M. The dinner will be held at North Baltimore Mennonite Church in Roland Park, 4615 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21210.
Vegetarians, vegans, and the merely curious are invited! $4 per person, children under age 18 are free. Please bring a vegan dish (and serving utensil) that serves four as a contribution from each member of your party. Write ingredients of the dish on an index card to accommodate special diets. Guests are encouraged to bring reusable dishes and utensils to reduce waste. A vegetarian canned food drive is taking place the same night. Consider donating!
Volunteers needed on the day of the event for set-up and clean-up. To volunteer or for more information, contact VRG at [email protected] or call us at (410) 366-8343. RSVP not necessary!
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6. MARYLAND AREA EVENTS
- VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN MEET-UPS IN BALTIMORE, MD
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The Vegetarian Meet-up happens at The Land of Kush at 840 N. Eutaw St. Baltimore, MD 21201, 410-225-5874 in downtown Baltimore, on the first Sunday each month at 12:30 PM. The Vegan Meet-up takes place at Mr. Chan Szechuan at 1000 Reisterstown Rd. in Pikesville on the third Wednesday every month at 7 PM. If you are vegan or vegetarian and would like to eat great food while socializing with others who share your interests, attend a meet-up!
For more information about EarthSave's Vegan and Vegetarian Baltimore Meet-ups, see:
[ http://www.meetup.com/vegetarian-9/ ]
[ http://www.meetup.com/The-Baltimore-Vegan-Meetup-Group/ ]
- JOIN EARTHSAVE FOR A VEGAN DINNER AND PRESENTATION WITH JAHARI ADJIRI
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EarthSave will be hosting a vegan potluck and presentation featuring raw vegan chef, Jahari Adjiri. The event will take place on Saturday, October 26th from 6:00PM-9:00PM at the Learning Center of Your Prescription for Health, 10210 S. Dolfield Rd. in Owings Mills, MD. There will be a food demo and tasting held by the chef, himself.
To RSVP, call: 410-252-3043 or e-mail: [email protected]. Dinner guests may chose to either bring a dish made without animal products (to serve 8) plus $5 donation; pay $12 to enjoy dinner and presentation; or pay $5 for presentation only.
- TRANSFORM FAMILY FRIENDLY DISHES INTO HEALTHIER MEALS WITH MIMI CLARK
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Visit Mimi Clark at Fairfax Station, VA and learn to transform traditional family friendly dishes into healthier meals. Past classes have included some of the following:
- Lentil Walnut Pate
- Falafel
- Black Bean Hummus
- Herbed White Bean Pate
- White Bean & Kale Soup
- Teff Polenta
- Azuki Bean Patties w/ Szechwan Sauce
- Cumin-Scented Orange Black Beans
- Creamy Millet Mash
- Spelt/Kamut/Barley Combo
- Buckwheat Tabouli
- Quinoa & Wheatbery Salad
- Black Bean Brownies
- Blueberry Amaranth Cake
No meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, or honey.
- $55/person
- $100/two people
- $50/VSDC, VRG, COK members
Demonstration classes include:
- recipes
- organic food samples
- manufacturer's samples and coupons
Gift certificates are available.
Make checks payable to
Mimi Clark,
9302 Hallston Ct.,
Fairfax Station, VA 22039.
Sorry, no phone or email reservations. Seventy-two hour cancellation policy for refund or credit. Class subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not met.
Email [email protected], or call 703-643-2713 for space availability. For more information, visit: www.veggourmet.wordpress.com.
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7. VRG PRESENTS A VEGAN VIETNAMESE DINNER AT CAFE TH
Let your friends in Houston, Texas know about this event. Join The Vegetarian Resource Group on Sunday, October 20th at 6:00 PM for a vegan dinner at Cafe Th (Houston, TX 77003).
The menu includes:
- tofu spring rolls;
- vegetable noodle soup with rice noodles, tofu, and vegetables;
- yellow curry with cauliflower, green beans, carrots, and potatoes;
- vermicelli with lemongrass;
- stir-fried tofu with tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers;
- rice;
- tea.
The price is $25 per person, including tax and tip. Reservations and payment must be made in advance. You may send $25 to The Vegetarian Resource Group, P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203 or call (410) 366-8343 between 9 AM and 5 PM Eastern time, Monday thru Friday.
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8. APPLY TO THE VRG SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST NOW
Each year, The Vegetarian Resource Group awards $10,000 in college scholarship money to graduating high school seniors who have worked hard to promote vegetarianism in their school and/or communities. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or poultry.
Only students graduating from a US high school in the spring of 2014 are allowed to enter; their applications must be sent in by February 20, 2014. Applicants will be judged on having shown compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet/lifestyle. Payment will be made to the student's US based college of choice.
For more on VRG's scholarship contest, visit: [ http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm ]
. Good luck!
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9. DONATE YOUR CAR TO A GOOD CAUSE
A free, convenient service for converting that extra car, truck, or RV into a tax deductible donation benefiting The Vegetarian Resource Group. You can donate online or call 877-999-8322 to make your donation.
Start now by clicking on "Donate Now" below. If you are not ready to donate, find out about donating your vehicle by browsing all the valuable information and links on our site at:
[ http://www.v-dac.com/org/?id=52127903 ]
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10. DONATE TO VRG THROUGH THE COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (CFC)
Federal government employees can support The Vegetarian Resource Group through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Look for us under Health & Medical Research Charities of America.
We are also participating in the California State Employees Charitable Campaign. If you are a California state employee, please support Vegetarian Resource Group outreach.
Please also remember VRG in other workplace fund drives, matching gifts, etc.
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11. BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR FOR VRG
The Vegetarian Resource Group greatly appreciates the support given by our monthly donors. You can join our monthly giving group with a minimum gift of just $10 a month by going to www.vrg.org/donate. You will be part of a network of givers who support our outreach efforts on an ongoing basis. These donations allow us to continue vegan education in a wide variety of venues including schools, doctor and dietitian offices, libraries, various professional conferences, animal rights events, health fairs, environmental festivals, and much more. Thank you for your support!
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12. COME JOIN THE VRG TEAM!
Vegan group seeks Jack or Jill of all trades good at multi tasking for part-time job 20 - 25 hours per week in Baltimore, Maryland. Position starts in December. Staff person clerically and physically ships vegan books, Vegetarian Journal, and other educational materials throughout the country. Does the billing, packing, mailing and marketing of items to consumers and wholesalers. Answers phone and e-mails. Coordinates volunteers doing booths, events, and other activities around the country. Entrepreneurial personality helpful. Please send resume, writing sample, and cover letter addressing your short term and long term goals, interests, vegetarian and vegan knowledge, salary requirements, skills strengths, and challenges to [email protected].
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13. CHIPOTLE GOES VEGAN ONE BEAN AT A TIME
After years of cooking their pinto beans with bacon, Chipotle has decided to tack on "vegetarian pinto beans" to the new vegetarian menu they are accumulating. Now serving sofritas as a vegan protein option, vegetarians, vegans, and omnivores alike will be able to select a completely vegan burrito if they would so desire. The change is occurring nationwide, very soon.
For more on sofritas, visit:
[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2013/07/30/chipotle-expands-vegan-sofritas-to-entire-northwest/ ]
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14. NEW RESTAURANT, NATIVE FOODS CAFE, DEBUTS IN WASHINGTON, DC
According to the City Paper, a new vegan restaurant is coming to Penn Quarter in Washington, DC. Founded in California, this fast and casual restaurant, Native Foods Cafe, is on its way to 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.
Native Foods already has about 15 locations in California, Colorado, Illinois, and Oregon. In an April press release, the restaurant announced plans to open 200 locations over the next five years. That expansion includes D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia.
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15. SHOP AT THEVEGETARIANSITE AND SUPPORT VRG
For the month of October, TheVegetarianSite [ http://thevegetariansite.com ]
will donate a portion of your purchase to The VRG. TheVegetarianSite offers non-leather shoes and clothing, cruelty free personal care products, books, videos, food, and more. Also check out their vegan dollar menu.
http://thevegetariansite.com/cgi-bin/miva?Merchant2/merchant.mv+Screen=PROD&Store_Code=S&Product_Code=Dollar+Menu
We thank them, and we'd like to thank you for supporting The Vegetarian Resource Group!
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16. STUDENT NEEDS HELP WITH VEGETARIAN SURVEY
A student (Frances Mican) is conducting a 10-15 minute survey and needs
as many vegetarian and vegan
participants as possible. Respondents will have a chance to win a $100
Amazon gift card. Your help is greatly
appreciated!
You can click on the following link to access the survey:
[ https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/76LB7TW ]
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17. ABOUT VRG
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 and media questions about vegetarian diets. The Vegetarian Resource Group is a non-profit organization. Fianncial 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 The Vegetarian Resource Group national email newsletter, please visit: http://www.vrg.org/vrgnews/.
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: [ http://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?Action=GC&CID=1565/ ]
Copyright The Vegetarian Resource Group 2013 The contents of this newsletter, and our other publications, including Vegetarian Journal, are not intended to provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. We often depend on product and ingredient information from company statements. It is impossible to be 100% sure about a statement, info can change, people have different views, and mistakes can be made. Please use your own best judgment about whether a product is suitable for you. To be sure, do further research or confirmation on your own.
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