2) DC GREEN FESTIVAL
13th annual DC Green Festival with local vegan/vegetarian food and over
200 sustainable businesses showcasing their products! May 13/14, 2017
Green Festival® is a marketplace where companies and organizations
come to showcase their green products and services, and where people go
to learn how to live healthier, more sustainable lives.
Green Festival offers something for everyone, with the widest
selection of products and services to work green, play green and live
green from food, fashion and health to energy, construction and design.
People can shop and enjoy vegan, vegetarian, organic foods, hands-on
demos, educational activities and inspirational speakers.
Come see The Vegetarian Resource Group at the DC GreenFest show and you
will receive $5.00 off your ticket when buying tickets using the code
XDC17798D here:
[ https://www.greenfestivals.org/washington-d-c-2017-may-12-14.html#!014 ]
3) MARYLAND RESTAURANT REVIEW: HARMONY BAKERY
by Julia Mathew
Harmony Bakery is a vegetarian and gluten-free bakery and café located in Hampden in Baltimore, Maryland. All of their desserts are vegan and gluten-free. They also offer coffee, golden milk (sweet turmeric drink), kombucha, and many lunch items, all of which are gluten-free, vegetarian, and often vegan.
Harmony Bakery serves some vegan lunch items such as spinach quiche with cashew cheese, tarts, pizza, kale salad, gazpacho soup, quinoa burgers, avocado melts, chia pudding, and raw zucchini salad. The lunch items offered, as well as the desserts, are seasonal and vary on a daily basis.
In terms of desserts, the bakery offers a variety of cookies, pastries, and donuts such as thin mint cookies, double chocolate cookie sandwiches, cinnamon sugar donuts, chocolate glaze donuts, nut & date bars, and raw balls.
I got a vegan and gluten-free vanilla donut with matcha (green tea) flavored icing and a toasted everything bagel with dairy-free cream cheese. I was so satisfied by the quality of the donut and bagel. The consistency of the donut was quite dense and perfectly sweet. The matcha flavor of the icing was not overwhelming and complimented the vanilla cake well. The bagel was chewy and perfectly toasted with the smooth cream cheese on top. I also really enjoyed the intimate atmosphere of the bakery. In terms of indoor seating, there are a few tables in the bakery and some bar-like seating by the store’s front windows. The staff was very kind, down to earth, and knowledgeable about the products being served. Overall, my experience with Harmony Bakery has been very pleasant and enjoyable and I will certainly return again in the near future!
For more information on Harmony Bakery, visit their website:
[ http://harmonybakery.net ]
To find more vegan-friendly restaurants in the US or Canada, visit the VRG’s online restaurant guide:
[ http://www.vrg.org/restaurant/ ]
6) MARYLAND AREA EVENTS
VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN MEET-UPS IN BALTIMORE, MD
The Vegetarian Meet-up happens at
Mango Grove
8865 Stanford Boulevard
Columbia, Maryland 21045
on the first Sunday each month at 12:30 PM.
The Vegan Meet-up takes place at
Mr. Chan Szechuan
1000 Reisterstown Rd.
Pikesville, MD 21208
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:
DINEKIND
Dinekind Harford meets monthly to share information on the benefits of a plant-based diet. For more information, visit:
[ http://www.dinekindharford.com/ ]
FORKS OVER KNIVES MONTHLY POTLUCKS
This group is for those interested in trying or for those already committed to a whole food, plant based diet with none or very little oil, salt, or refined sugar. There is a monthly potluck where we sample delicious and healthy dishes, share recipes, learn, and connect with like-minded individuals.
For more information, visit:
[ http://www.meetup.com/Columbia-MD-Forks-Over-Knives-Meetup/ ]
MARYLANDVEGEVENTS.COM
[ http://Marylandvegevents.com ]
is a one stop calendar site for all MD/DC vegan and vegetarian events. If you are looking to network, socialize, and/or engage in social activism you will find plenty of opportunities here. Whether you are vegan, vegetarian, or
interested in trying vegetarianism/veganism, you will find many exciting and fulfilling events.
BALTIMORE NUTRITION AS MEDICINE POTLUCK AND SUPPORT GROUP
This group meets on the second Friday of each month at 6:30 PM at
Park Heights Community Health Alliance
4151 Park Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215
They typically show one or more short educational videos, often a cooking demonstration of something delicious and easy. And, of course, support, discussion, advice, and recipes, beginners welcome. Organized by a plant-based Registered Dietician and also a plant-based Medical Doctor. Please bring a vegan dish to share if you can.
Please RSVP and visit at
[ http://www.meetup.com/Baltimore-Nutrition-As-Medicine-Potluck/ ]
If you have any questions, contact: [email protected] or 410-231-3323
EARTHSAVE BALTIMORE
Call 410-252-3043, or email [email protected].
Meetings held at
Towson Presbyterian Church
400 W Chesapeake Ave.
Towson, MD, 21204
MONTHLY COOKING CLASSES
Check website for monthly class updates: [ http://www.veggourmet.wordpress.com ]
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
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.
BALTIMORE VEGAN DRINKS
For events, see: [ https://www.facebook.com/BaltimoreVeganDrinks/ ]
BALTIMORE VEGAN LIVING PROGRAM OPEN THE CAGES ALLIANCE
Registration is open for the 2017 Baltimore Vegan Living Program!
The Vegan Living Program (VLP) is a series of educational events that cover the hows and whys of vegan living, including the ethical and environmental implications of vegan lifestyles, nutrition, cooking, meal planning, and living vegan in a not-yet-vegan world.
Each spring, we host Vegan Pledges who pledge to live vegan for the 6-week program, with the help of volunteer Vegan Coaches. Vegan Pledges receive a binder full of resources and recipes, and a goody bag of free vegan stuff to make the transition easier and more fun! Open the Cages Alliance holds a VLP in Baltimore, and a sister program on Long Island in New York. The 2017 Baltimore Vegan Pledge will take place April 15th - May 20th, 2017. The VLP educational sessions in Baltimore are free to attend and open to all. See:
THRIVE BALTIMORE EVENTS
See [ https://www.facebook.com/ThriveBmore/ ]
MUSICAL MEATLESS MONDAY
First Musical Meatless Monday in May launches on Monday, May 1 in Baltimore.
Baltimore, MD., April 30, 2017 -- On Monday, May 1st, the Black Vegetarian
Society of Maryland and A Well-Fed World present the first-ever "Musical
Meatless Monday" at Northwestern High School, 6900 Park Heights Avenue in
Baltimore. In partnership with the Meatless Monday organization. Meatless
Monday is a global movement with a simple message: once a week, cut the
meat.
Baltimore City and surrounding communities are invited to attend an
evening of live entertainment while enjoying a meatless meal and listening
to some lectures at the Musical Meatless Monday event. Doors open at 5:30
pm. The program will begin at 6 pm and end at 7:30 pm. The menu will
consist of all plant-based foods and desserts provided by local,
Baltimore-based businesses, chefs and urban farmers to include mock-meats,
fruits, vegetables, grains, beverages, and a sample table featuring
popular store bought items.
The mission of the evening is to expose people to the global Meatless
Monday movement in a relaxed and entertaining environment where they can
indulge in a meatless meal that not only will help to improve their health
but will also renew their minds into a way of thinking about the planet
and the animals.
"Our goal is for people to connect with their inner compassion, their
soul, when eating and to understand the important decisions they are
making when choosing the foods they eat", said Wright-Brown, Executive
Director of BVSMD and host of the evening.
The principal of Northwestern, Saeed Hill, said, “I was exposed to this
food late in life. I want my students to learn this early."
The program includes speakers from the board of the newly formed
non-profit organization and organizers of the event, Black Vegetarian
Society of Maryland, along with guest speakers from the Meatless Monday
Organization, City Weeds, and the Humane Society of the United States. DJ
5Starr and students of Northwestern High School will provide live
entertainment. Featured performance by local artist and soulful
songstress, Mova Kween. Special invited guest DJ Cavem
[ http://www.djcavem.com ]
This event is a fundraiser for the Black Vegetarian Society of Maryland.
There is a $5 donation request per person. Proceeds will go towards
funding the event and future Musical Meatless Monday events. Donations are
tax deductible.
Sponsored by A Well-Fed World, DJ Cavem, City Weeds, Meatless Monday
Organization, VegFund and Wegmans.
BENEFIT CONCERT BY THE BLACK VEGETARIAN SOCIETY OF MARYLAND
A benefit concert is scheduled on April 29 at
Exittheapple
2103 N Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21218
from 7 PM - 9:30 PM to raise funds for the Musical Meatless Monday
in May dinner.
Come hang out and jam with 2014 Music Educator Award Grammy nominee and
international recording artist, DJ Cavem. He is an O.G. (organic gardener)
educator, emcee, deejay, BBoy, award-winning activist, midwife, vegan chef
and founder of Going Green Living Bling. Benefit concert to raise funds
for Musical Meatless Monday dinner event on Monday, May 1 at Northwestern
High School [ https://www.bvsmd.org ]
.
DJ Cavem has dedicated his work to transforming the minds and health of
children and his community using hip hop as a platform of
communication.Recently featured in Spirituality and Health Magazine,
Mother Nature Network, Huffington Post, Food Star HipHop, Grist, Tuja
Wellness, The Scavenger, The Kitchen Mix, Tree Hugger Magazine, Oprah
Magazine, Stanford Medical Scope, and Yes! Magazine for his Ted Talk,
Marketing Environmental Hip Hop [ https://youtu.be/UoH-HQOxTpo ]
, and album,
The Produce Section, which is an award winning curriculum introducing the
subjects of Organic Gardening and Food Justice.
[ http://www.djcavem.com ]
$10 suggested donation in advance:
[ https://www.facebook.com/commerce/products/1519404891434492/ ]
$15 at the door. VeganSoul dinners will be available for sale.
Organized and hosted by the Black Vegetarian Society of Maryland, a 501c3
organization. [
http://www.bvsmd.org ]
Contact:
Naijha Wright-Brown
Black Vegetarian Society of Maryland
[ http://www.bvsmd.org ]
Event: [ http://bit.ly/MeatlessMondayMay ]
9) 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://lists.vrg.org/mailman/listinfo/vrg-news_lists.vrg.org ]
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:
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.vrg.org/donate ]
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