The VRG's Maryland Newsletter by Laura McGuiness
May, 2017
- VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS
- VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP 35TH ANNIVERSARY VEGAN DINNER IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
- VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP VIDEO CONTEST
- JOIN VRG'S PARENTS AND KIDS FACEBOOK PAGE
- A SHOUTOUT OF GRATITUDE
- INTERNATIONAL VEGETARIAN FOOD FAIR IN WASHINGTON, DC
- MARYLAND AREA EVENTS
- VISIT VRG AT OUTREACH BOOTHS
- MATCHING DONATIONS
- ABOUT THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP
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2) VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP 35TH ANNIVERSARY VEGAN DINNER IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
When: Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 6 PM
The Vegetarian Resource Group will host a vegan dinner at LYFE Kitchen in Chicago (at Fairbanks and Ontario) on Sunday, October 22, 2017 during the annual meeting of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Meet VRG advisors Reed Mangels PhD, RD, Catherine Conway MS, RD, Charles Stahler, Debra Wasserman, and vegetarian dietitians from around the country. The public is welcome.
Menu
- Edamame Hummus
- Kale and Cranberry Salad
- Ancient Grain Stir-Fry Bowl with stir-fried vegetables, beefless tips, quinoa, black rice,
cilantro, and sweet chili-ginger sauce
- Vegan Thai Red Curry Bowl with garlic-lime tofu, broccoli, eggplant, peppers, peas,
whole grain wheatberries, Thai basil, and coconut curry sauce
- Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie
- Tea or Coffee
The meal will be served family style. Note: Seating is limited!
To reserve,
Send $35 per person (includes tax and tip) with names to
The Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203
Call (410) 366-8343 9 AM — 5 PM Mon — Fri. EST to charge over the phone. Or pay at
[ http://www.vrg.org/donate ]
and write "Chicago Dinner" in the Comments.
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3) VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP VIDEO CONTEST
The Vegetarian Resource Group is once again sponsoring a video contest. We will be awarding one $200 scholarship plus two $100 awards. The deadline for entries this year is July 15, 2017.
Create and submit a video relating what you want to tell others about veganism. Some possible topics: food, nutrition, your feelings about veganism and/or vegetarianism, water usage and vegetarianism, veganism and animal rights, or other veggie topics which appeal to you. Humor and feelings are appreciated. All videos should be positive, not be critical of anyone, and not include any footage of animal cruelty. You may submit a video you have already made.
Aspects of judging include accuracy and judges wanting to share the video with others. Entrants give permission to The Vegetarian Resource Group to post and share the video, to link to and from the video, and share the video with the media.
To see the video contest rules, visit:
[ http://www.vrg.org/videoscholarship.php ]
Previous wining videos can be found here:
[ http://www.vrg.org/veg_videos.php ]
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4) JOIN VRG'S PARENTS AND KIDS FACEBOOK PAGE
The Vegetarian Resource Group recently started a Facebook page for veggie families. To join, visit:
[ https://www.facebook.com/groups/VRGparentsandkids/ ]
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5) A SHOUTOUT OF GRATITUDE
VRG would like to give a wholehearted shoutout to our volunteers for all they do!
Please allow us to express our utmost gratitude to:
- Nicole Leroy
- Carole Hamlin
- Kendra Ganobsik
- Marissa Thobe
- Laneece Hurd
- Anna Lam
- Nicole Turner
- Catherine Conway
- Natalie Evans
- Matt Baker
- Casey Brown
- Suzanne DeFelice
- Josephine Hoffman
- Savannah Lawrence
- Reed Mangels
- David Milner
- Franco Smeriglio
- Whitney Gray
- Eveian Salmon
- Whitney Blomquist
- Natalie Allen
- Laura McGuiness
- Shani Stewart
- Jenny Saccenti
- Julia Mathew
- Kay Stepkin
- Nanette Blanchard
- Jake Wartenberg
- Emilee Waterbury
- Dominique D'Arquea
- Madeline St. John
- Dan Park
- Karen Peissinger
- Zeke Frost
- Reed Mangels, PhD, RD
- Chef Nancy Berkoff, EdD, RD
To volunteer, contact Brigette at [email protected]
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6) INTERNATIONAL VEGETARIAN FOOD FAIR IN WASHINGTON, DC
This is the annual Capital Memorial Church (CMC) extravaganza! The event will be held on Sunday, May 21 from 1 PM to 4 PM at
Capital Memorial Church
3150 Chesapeake St. NW
Washington, DC 20008
CMC members, hailing from almost 50 countries, present an unlimited “sampling” of authentic international vegetarian cuisines. You can take a small serving of hundreds of items and come back for more! Try foods from Africa, Asia Pacific, Caribbean, Europe, South Asia, Latin America, and North America. All items are vegetarian; many vegan dishes are available too. A cookbook will be available so you can make some of these dishes at your leisure! By popular demand, this event has been moved back to May as it was in many previous years. Bring your smiles and appetites and we'll see you there!
More details, please contact Capital Memorial Church:
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7) 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/ ]
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 the
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
BALTIMORE VEGAN DRINKS' MONTHLY MEETUP
Vegan Drinks will be hosting their monthly event on May 24th from 7 PM to 9 PM at
Stall 11
301 West 29th St.
Baltimore, MD 21211
To RSVP, please visit:
[ https://www.facebook.com/BaltimoreVeganDrinks ]
or e-mail
[email protected]
For more information about Vegan Drinks, visit:
THRIVE BALTIMORE PRESENTS VEGAN FOOD FESTIVAL
Come join us for an amazing culinary experience. You will have the opportunity to enjoy what the area’s great vegan food vendors have to offer. 15 vendors ensures there will be a variety of amazing vegan choices. Make sure to bring your friends/family and also your appetite!
This event will be taking place on Saturday, June 10 at 12 PM — 5 PM at 6 E. Lafayette Ave, Baltimore, Maryland. Free Admission. See:
[ https://www.facebook.com/events/1480511305334464/ ]
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/ ]
WHAT THE HEALTH SCREENING
Wednesday, June 7, 2017, 6:30 PM in Baltimore, Harbor East Landmark Theatre
Nancy Poznak is coordinating a screening of What the Health, an investigative documentary about foods we have considered healthy. The film discusses the influence of government and large businesses. Tickets can be purchased at:
[ http://www.tinyurl.com/WTH-Baltimore ]
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8) VISIT VRG AT OUTREACH BOOTHS
MARYLAND AREA EVENTS:
OUTSIDE OF MARYLAND AREA EVENTS:
If you would like to volunteer at any of these events, contact Brigette at [email protected]. If you would like to donate towards our veggie outreach, donate at:
[ https://www.givedirect.org/donate/?cid=1565 ]
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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9) 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
[ http://www.vrg.org/donate ]
by checking "employer to match" and clicking on "Please Select."
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10) 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 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.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?Action=GC&CID=1565/ ]
Copyright The Vegetarian Resource Group 2017 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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