The VRG's Maryland Newsletter by Laura McGuiness
November, 2014
- JOIN VRG FOR A PRE-THANKSGIVING VEGAN POTLUCK SUNDAY NOVEMBER 23, 2014
- VEGETARIAN VIDEO SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
- VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS
- MARYLAND AREA EVENTS
- LOOKING FOR CREATIVE FERMENTED FOOD IN BALTIMORE?
- LACTATION AND THE VEGAN DIET
- JOIN US IN CREATING A VEGETARIAN WORLD
- MATCHING DONATIONS
- VRG'S YAHOO PARENT'S GROUP
- AMAZON SMILE: PURCHASE THROUGH AMAZON AND MAKE A DONATION TO VRG
- DONATE YOUR CAR TO A GOOD CAUSE
- BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR FOR VRG
- VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS SMOOTHIE KING, SCHOLARSHIP WINNER, VEGAN CHOCOLATE PUDDING FOR 60 HOMELESS VEGETARIAN JOURNAL INDEX, DORITOS, PUMPKIN RECIPES, FOOD SERVICE DISTRIBUTION, AND MORE
- SWEET 27 THANKSGIVING
- ABOUT VRG
REMEMBER THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP ON GIVING TUESDAY
1) JOIN VRG FOR A PRE-THANKSGIVING VEGAN POTLUCK SUNDAY NOVEMBER 23, 2014
Please join us at VRG's 33rd Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Vegan Potluck on Sunday,
November 23rd, 2014 at 5:00 PM at North Baltimore Mennonite Church, 4615 Roland
Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21210.
Admission is $4 per adult; children are admitted free. Bring a vegan dish
- made without meat, fish, fowl, milk, cheese, eggs, honey, or other animal-derived
ingredients - that serves four as a contribution from each member of your
party.
If you are unable to cook, you may bring a prepared vegan dish for four from
a local natural foods store or restaurant. Also, we encourage you to bring
a non-perishable vegetarian canned food item to donate to the church, who
will distribute it to those in need.
Please forward this notice. Also, we can always use some extra hands for t
his
event! If you would like to volunteer, please contact Nina at
[email protected].
For more information contact us:
The Vegetarian Resource Group
(410) 366-8343 or [email protected]
www.vrg.org
facebook.com/thevegetarianresourcegroup
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2) VEGETARIAN VIDEO SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Josie is a winner of The Vegetarian Resource Group Video Contest. Josie stated:
"I think it's safe to say that I'm more than just interested in vegetarianism/veganism.
I think being vegan is the purest and the most honest thing you can experience
in this world. It's something I hope for everyone, and I wish people weren't
so stubborn, so they could be open to the idea of veganism. I don't have that
narcissistic way of thinking that the rest of the human race has; I know that
human beings are the most intelligent species because of that amazing gap
from animals to humans called 'language,' but I know that animals weren't
'created'--if you believe in God--or meant for man to use selfishly. I think
that animals should be living comfortably right next to humans, if not as
their equals, as their friends. Animals should be respected as souls not much
different than ours. Veganism makes me feel more connected to the Earth, and
takes the guilt off of my chest because I can honestly say that I am cruelty
free.
See videos at: [ http://www.vrg.org/veg_videos.php#rapacz ]
You can be next year's VRG video winner! The next contest deadline is July
15, 2015. For more information on how to apply and the rules surrounding the
contest, visit:
[ http://www.vrg.org/videoscholarship.php ]
For information about our $5,000 scholarship contest for high school seniors,
see:
[ http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm ]
Deadline is February 20, 2015.
If you would like to support VRG internships or our video scholarship contest,
please donate at: www.vrg.org/donate
Join The Vegetarian Resource Group at:
[ http://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php ]
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3) VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS
- MARYLAND AREA OUTREACH EVENTS
- VRG Pre-Thanksgiving Potluck - Baltimore, MD - 11/23
[ http://www.vrg.org/local/201410local.php#s5 ]
- NATIONAL (OUTSIDE OF MARYLAND AREA) EVENTS:
- Albany VegFest - Albany, NY - 11/15
[ http://www.albanyvegan.org/ ]
If you would like to volunteer at any of these events, contact Nina 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) MARYLAND AREA EVENTS
- VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN MEET-UPS IN BALTIMORE, MD
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The Vegetarian Meet-up happens at Mango Grove, located at 8865 Stanford Boulevard,
in Columbia, Maryland 21045, 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,
- BALTIMORE VEGAN DRINKS' MONTHLY MEETUP
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Vegan Drinks will be hosting their monthly event on November 12th at Toss
(located at 5716 York Rd., Baltimore, MD 21212) starting at 7:00PM. Come socialize
with other vegans and enjoy some great food!
For more information about Vegan Drinks, visit:
- JOIN EARTHSAVE FOR A VEGAN POTLUCK
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Held on the last Saturday every month at Towson Presbyterian Church,
400 W Chesapeake Ave. Towson, MD 21204, EarthSave presents a vegan potluck and
presentation. They eat first, make announcements, vote and present awards for
their favorite dishes, and then have a presentation. This month, on
November 22nd, from 6-8 PM, Earthsave will be hosting a Pre-Thanksgiving dinner
celebration. This will be the final Earthsave dinner event for the year and
will feature a Meet'n'Greet vegan potluck, complete with cooking awards, live
entertainment, and a chance to mingle.
Dinner guests may choose to either bring a dish without animal products (to
serve 8) plus a $5 donation, pay $15 to enjoy dinner and a presentation; or
pay $5 for presentation only. Let us know in advance, if possible, if you
plan to pay for dinner rather than bring a dish. RSVP by calling 410-252-3043,
or emailing [email protected].
- SPEND YOUR TUESDAYS DISCUSSING CURRENT ISSUES IN WHOLE-FOOD PLANT-BASED NUTRITION
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Held at 7:00PM on the second Tuesday of every month at varying locations,
The Baltimore Whole Food Plant-Based Nutrition Meet-Up meets to discuss some
of the current topics and issues in whole-food plant-based nutrition.
Meet-up fee is $5.00 per person.
For more information, visit:
[ http://www.meetup.com/Baltimore-Whole-Food-Plant-Based-Nutrition/ ]
- DINEKIND
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Dinekind Harford, an organization created in 2010, meets monthly to share
information on the benefits of a plant-based diet. On the first Friday of
each month at the McFaul Activity Center in Bel Air, Maryland, everybody enjoys
a plant-based dinner followed by socializing and information sharing (such
as a guest speaker, demonstration, or movie). The members potluck begins at
6:30 and the presentation starts one hour later.
Monthly activities include a members plant-based potluck, promoting Meatless
Mondays and featuring a weekly recipe, staffing tables at events for health,
animal welfare, and the environment, creating a Harford County veg-friendly
dining guide, Plant-based professionals guide, movie nights/book discussions,
and visits to places such as restaurants and animal shelters. This month,
the meeting will be: Vegetarian Veterinarian.
The annual DineKind Harford Membership is $20/year. We accept cash or a check
at the monthly meeting. The student rate is $10/year with possible sponsorships.
As a member, you get $1 off the price of admission to the plant-based potluck,
a welcome bag, and 10% off from David's Natural Grocery, as well as discounts
and coupons to Harford County businesses. As part of the membership, there
will be an annual fee in addition to the monthly plant-based potluck and presentation
fee. The money collected goes towards potluck supplies, administrative use,
and the overall mission of educating people about the benefits of a plant-based diet.
For more information, visit: [ http://www.dinekindharford.com/ ]
- MONTHLY COOKING CLASSES
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Taking place on Sunday, November 16th from 10AM to 1PM in Fairfax Station,
VA, is a cooking class that teaches you how to start a new Thanksgiving tradition
with all the trimmings! Past classes have included some of the following:
buttercup bisque, pecan-whipped yams with Sweet & Sara marshmallows, green
bean casserole, cranberry sauce, seitan-stuffed loaf with sage dressing, fat-free
shiitake mushroom gravy, dairy-free pumpkin cheesecake, pecan pie, and hot
mulled cider. Sample Tofurky roast, field roast, hazelnut cranberry roast
en croute, Gardein holiday roast, and more.
No meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, or honey. $55/person; $100/two people;
$50/VSDC, VRG, or COK members. Demonstration classes include recipes, organic
food samples, manufacturers' samples coupons. Gift certificates are available
for purchase.
Email [email protected] or call 703-643-2713 for space availability. Make
checks payable to Mimi Clark and mail to 9302 Hallston Ct., Fairfax Station,
VA 22039. Sorry, no phone or e-mail reservations and no walk-ins. Seventy-two
hour cancellation policy for refund or credit. Class subject to cancellation
if minimum enrollment is not met.
Check website for monthly class updates:
[ http://www.veggourmet.wordpress.com ]
- PRESENTATION AND BOOK SIGNING: KIM STALLWOOD
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Come visit Red Emma's (located at 30 W. North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201)
on Wednesday, November 12th at 7:30 PM for a free presentation and book signing,
featuring Kim Stallwood's "Growl: Life Lessons, Hard Truths, and Bold Strategies
from an Animal Advocate."
Equal parts personal narrative, social history, and impassioned call for rethinking
animal advocacy, GROWL describes Stallwood's journey from a meat-eating slaughterhouse
worker to a vegan activist for all species. He explains the importance of
our key values in animal rights philosophy and practice--compassion, truth,
nonviolence, and justice--and how a deeper understanding of their role not
only leads us to discover our humanity for animals, but also for ourselves.
He discusses the importance of feminism for him as a gay man in the evolution
of animal activism.
Kim Stallwood is the author of GROWL. Life Lessons, Hard Truths, and Bold
Strategies from an Animal Advocate (with a Foreword by Brian May) was recently
published by Lantern Books. Kim is an independent scholar and author on animal
rights. Since 1974, he demonstrated personal commitment and professional experience
in leadership positions with some of the world's foremost animal advocacy
organizations in the UK and USA. He co-founded the Animals and Society Institute
in 2005, is ASI's European Director and Executive Director of Minding Animals International.
To contact Red Emma's about the event, call (443) 602-7585 or visit
[ https://redemmas.org/events/208 ]
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5) LOOKING FOR CREATIVE FERMENTED FOOD IN BALTIMORE?
Hex Ferments produces vegan and gluten-free fermented food that is
visually stunning. They use local and organic produce when available.
Some of their items include krauts, pickles, and kombucha tea. Their
products are sold in Belvedere Square Market and at the Waverly Farmer's
Market during the fall.
For further information see:
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6) LACTATION AND THE VEGAN DIET
If you are pregnant, currently breast-feeding, or have a friend or loved one
who is doing so, this article by Reed Mangels, PhD, RD may shed some interesting
light on the best diet for breast-feeding.
[
http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/lactation.htm ]
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7) JOIN US IN CREATING A VEGETARIAN WORLD
Take a peek into the inner workings of VRG and discover how donors, volunteers,
interns, and staff make a difference in creating a peaceful and healthy vegetarian world.
[ http://www.vrg.org/nutshell/AboutVrg.pdf ]
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8) MATCHING DONATIONS
Don't forget that many employers will match your donation to nonprofits such
as The Vegetarian Resource Group, often up to $5,000. A partial list of employers
that match can be seen here at www.vrg.org/donate by checking "employer to
match" and clicking on "Please Select."
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9) VRG'S YAHOO PARENT'S GROUP
Are you or someone you know raising a vegetarian or vegan child? If so, you
may want to join a network of parents interested in exchanging ideas on various
vegetarian/vegan topics including: finding a vegan summer camp, vegan dining
options at Disney World, what can I pack in my child’s lunchbox, how have
you and your child dealt with the dissection issue in school, can you recommend
a veggie-friendly pediatrician or dietitian, is there a veggie children’s
group in my area, etc.
For more information on this online Yahoo Group see:
[ https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/vrgparents/info ]
- See more at: [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/#sthash.5FYvbZEF.dpuf ]
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10) AMAZON SMILE: PURCHASE THROUGH AMAZON AND MAKE A DONATION TO VRG
Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases
to Vegetarian Resource Group whenever you shop on AmazonSmile.
AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service.
Support your charitable organization by starting your shopping at
[ http://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-1279034 ]
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11) 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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12) 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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14) SWEET 27 THANKSGIVING
now taking reservations call 410- 464- 7211.
( open from 12.00 noon to 9.30 pm)
Pre- set menu - three course meal - $ 34.99 per person
VEGETARIAN OPTIONS:
- appetizer:
*house salad
- entrees: vegetarian plate;
assortment of various chef favorite vegetarian dishes .
- Mali kofta vegetable balls cooked in a creamy gravy made of tomatoes and cashew
nut served with rice
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15) 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 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 The Vegetarian Resource Group national email newsletter,
please visit:
[ http://www.vrg.org/vrgnews/ ]
We are also on Facebook and Twitter!!
If you would like to make a donation, become a member, volunteer, or find
out more about The VRG, contact us at:
To donate: [ http://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?Action=GC&CID=1565/ ]
Copyright The Vegetarian Resource Group 2014 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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