The VRG's Maryland Newsletter by Mary H. January 2013 ********************************************************************* 1) JANUARY 19TH VOLUNTEER DAY IN THE VRG OFFICE 2) PAVAN FOODS: 100% VEGETARIAN INDIAN RESTAURANT 3) GET FIVE COPIES OF SIMPLY VEGAN, 5 FOR � PRICE 4) WELCOMING NEW INTERN & SUMMER POSITIONS OPEN 5) COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST -- TWO $5,000 AWARDS 6) ALTERNATIVES TO INSECT-DERIVED FOOD COLORS, IRON IN THE VEGAN DIET, VEGETARIAN EXCHANGE PROGRAMS, AND MORE 7) SPRING FESTIVALS TO ADD TO YOUR CALENDAR 8) UPCOMING LOCAL VEG HAPPENINGS 9) SIX WAYS TO SUPPORT THE VRG IN 2013 ********************************************************************* 1) JANUARY 19TH VOLUNTEER DAY IN THE VRG OFFICE To work with like-minded folks on clerical tasks that help us prepare for outreach events, communicate with our members, and connect with veggie communities around the country come to Volunteer Days in The VRG office in Roland Park, Baltimore. RSVP to [email protected] The next date is Saturday January 19th from 1 - 3 P.M. Tentative February date is February 16th, time to be determined. Tentative March date is March 16th, time to be determined. Example tasks include assisting with mass mailings, helping with local and national restaurant guide, preparing materials for events, and assisting with research. Interested in a task you can do from home? We are looking for volunteers to review scholarship contest essays and write a brief acknowledgment. To help, email Sonja at [email protected] For more information about volunteering email Mary, VRG's Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected] ********************************************************************* 2) PAVAN FOODS: 100% VEGETARIAN INDIAN RESTAURANT For an informal home-style and inexpensive Indian meal, try Pavan Foods, "100% Indian Vegetarian Restaurant," located inside an Indian grocery store. Order at the counter, do a little shopping, and then either take out or sit down at one of a few tables. Masala dosas (rice pancakes stuffed with potatoes and onions) are $4.00 and served with sambhar (lentil soup). Order in servings sizes of 8 ounces ($4.00), 16 ounces ($7.50), or 32 ounces ($14.00). Available are curries such as chana masala (chick peas), aloo gobi (potato and cauliflower), or dal (lentils). Be sure you indicate that you would like your food prepared vegan (non-dairy). Pavan Foods is located at 8904 Harford Road near the Baltimore Beltway in Parkville. Call 410-663-3201 or visit: [ http://www.pavanfoods.com ] ********************************************************************* 3) GET 5 COPIES OF SIMPLY VEGAN, 5 FOR � PRICE With 100,000 copies in print, the pioneering Simply Vegan was one of the first popular vegan cookbooks. It�s so gratifying to us the number of vegan business owners in their 20�s and 30�s who tell us how much Simply Vegan helped them when they first became vegan. The newly updated 5th edition should continue to be of assistance to thousands of people who are interested in becoming vegan, but need simple recipes and easy to understand nutrition information. If you order five copies of the 224-page Simply Vegan, 5th Ed. we will send them to you at half price with free shipping! ($40 for five books; or $16 per single copy + $6.00 s/h, if just ordering one book). These books make a great gift for friends and relatives. Or sell them to your clients or give them away at group meetings. This offer is only valid in U.S. VRG�s nutrition advisor Reed Mangels, PhD, RD, has completely updated the nutrition section with information about Protein, Fat, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B-12, Sources of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Pregnancy and the Vegan Diet, and more. Plus we�ve added the new four color My Vegan Plate (VRG�s vegan version of the U.S.D.A. My Plate) to the center of the book. Simply Vegan also features 160 vegan recipes that can be prepared quickly, sample menus, and an updated cruelty-free shopping list. Your purchase of Simply Vegan supports VRG outreach and promotes vegetarian diets in a totally positive and healthy way. Order your copies today: [ http://www.vrg.org/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=93 ] ********************************************************************* 4) WELCOMING NEW INTERN & SUMMER POSITIONS OPEN The VRG would like to welcome Ali Browder, a sophomore at Johns Hopkins University with a double major in Spanish and Russian. Ali started with us this week and will be in the office through May. We look forward to her help and to putting her skills to work! The Vegetarian Resource Group has intern positions available for local and long-distance volunteers for the spring and summer. Know an eligible individual with a passion for vegetarianism? For more information, please visit: [ http://www.vrg.org/student/index.php ] To make a donation towards our intern training, visit: [ https://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?CID=1565 ] ********************************************************************* 5) COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST -- TWO $5,000 AWARDS Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, The VRG will award $10,000 in scholarships to graduating vegetarian high school seniors, bound for college in Fall 2013. Applicants will be judged on their commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet and lifestyle. Deadline: Monday, February 20th, 2013. For more information: [ http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm ] To volunteer to review scholarship essays and write an acknowledgement to entrants, email: [email protected] ********************************************************************* 6) ALTERNATIVES TO INSECT-DERIVED FOOD COLORS, IRON IN THE VEGAN DIET, VEGETARIAN EXCHANGE PROGRAMS, AND MORE! Alternatives to Insect-Derived Food Colors [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2013/01/02/alternatives-to-insect-derived-food-colors/ ] Iron in the Vegan Diet [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2013/01/07/iron-in-the-vegan-diet/ ] Vegetarian Exchange Programs in Costa Rica [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2012/12/14/vegetarian-exchange-programs-in-costa-rica/ ] Giving Minimum Required IRA Distributions to Charity [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2013/01/09/giving-minimum-required-ira-distributions-to-charity/ ] Non-animal Coal Filters Used to Process Cane Sugar in Australia [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2012/12/19/non-animal-coal-filters-used-to-process-cane-sugar-in-australia/ ] ********************************************************************* 7) SPRING FESTIVALS TO ADD TO YOUR CALENDAR Stop by The VRG's outreach booth at the following events or if you want to sign up to volunteer, email: [email protected] April 11, Thursday from 11:00 � 2:00 Loyola University Health Fair, on Loyola campus April 20, Saturday from 11:00 � 5:00 First Annual Kale-a-Rama Vegan Festival, in Greenbelt, Maryland [ https://www.facebook.com/kalearama?ref=stream ] April 27, Saturday from 11:00 � 4:00 3rd Annual Baltimore VegFest, at UMBC in Arbutus, MD [ http://www.thehumaneleague.com/BaltimoreVegFest/index.htm ] May 19th, Sunday from 7:00 � 12:00 Baltimore Farmers Market & Bazaar, under I-83 in Downtown Baltimore [ http://www.facebook.com/BmoreFarmersMarket ] June 1-2, Saturday - Sunday from 11:00 � 6:00 Charles Village Fest in Charles Village neighborhood, Baltimore [ http://www.charlesvillagefestival.com/ ] June 28-29, Friday and Saturday Animal Rights Conference in Washington, D.C. [ http://www.arconference.org/ ] September 27-29 India International Vegan Festival Sthitaprajna Vegan Centre, Karnataka, India. [ http://www.indianvegansociety.com/vegan-festival.html ] *Note: The VRG is not scheduled to table at this festival To support The VRG outreach efforts, donate: [ https://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?CID=1565 ] ********************************************************************* 8) 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 info, ideas, and support. To be added to the monthly potluck announcement email Dana Shaw: [email protected] January 12, Saturday 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M., Meat-down ~ a Vegetarian & Vegan Meet-up. It does not matter if you are vegan, vegetarian, or veg curious, you are welcome and encouraged to bring a friend to the very first meeting of this low key, pressure-free social gathering. Bring an open mind and any ideas you have to share. RSVP to Natalie, [email protected] or (301) 481- 2741. Location: Leonardtown Library, 23250 Hollywood Road Leonardtown, MD 20650. January 13, Sunday (waiting list only), or Jan 20, Sunday 1:00 P.M. Veggie Gourmet Cooking Class with Mimi Clark. "Soups & Stews", kick the year off with warming one pot wonders! Learn to make vegan soup stock and meals such as Chicken Noodle Soup (sampling Beyond Meat), Minnestrone Soup, Lentil Barley Soup, Creamy White Bean Soup with Wasabi Pesto and more. $55/person; $100/two people; $50/VSDC, VRG, COK members. Gift certificates available. Make checks payable to Mimi Clark, 9302 Hallston Ct., Fairfax Station, VA 22039. Sorry, no phone or email reservations. Email: [email protected] or call 703.643.2713 for space availability. [ http://veggourmet.wordpress.com/ ] January 18, Friday 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Vegan Cooking Demonstration by Dogwood's, Chef Galen Sampson and Plant Based Diet Presentation by Dr. Dana Simpler: "The Simpler Diet: Smart and Healthy Eating". Location: The Dogwood Restaurant, 911 W. 36th Street, Hampden, Baltimore. $75 per person- includes presentation, materials, and lunch. Limited to 25 attendees. Free parking. Contact: Dr. Simpler: (410) 563-1700 or Karen Fick (443) 956-0646. Mail registration to: Dana S. Simpler, MD 808-810 S Conkling St, Baltimore, 21224. January 19, Saturday 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. Vegan Ingredients De-Mystified with presenter Jamie Cohen hosted by Open The Cages Alliance at Gallery 778, 218 W. Saratoga Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. $5 suggested donation RSVP please! Email: [email protected] or call (443) 478-3074. January 22, Tuesday 7:00 P.M., Baltimore Vegan Drinks at Johnny Rad's Don't miss this chance to mingle at this vegan friendly pizza restaurant in Fells Point. Address: 2108 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21231 More info: [ https://www.facebook.com/BaltimoreVeganDrinks ] January 25, Friday 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M., "Eat Well-Stay Well". Vegan Cooking Demonstration and Plant Based Diet Presentation by Dr. Dana Simpler and Sharon McRae, Certified Health Coach. Location: The Hawthorn Center, 6175 Sunny Spring Rd., Columbia, MD 21044. $75 per person- includes presentation, materials, and lunch. Limited to 25 attendees. Free parking. Contact: Dr. Simpler: (410) 563-1700 or Sharon McRae (410) 615-4631. Mail to: Dana S. Simpler, MD 808-810 S Conkling St, Baltimore, 21224 January 26, Sunday 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Earthsave Baltimore's Veg Dinner Series - "A Menu of Love: The Vegan Lifestyle" a presentation by Earthsave Baltimore Founding Director, Don Robertson at Your Prescription for Health in Owings Mills. Dinner guests are asked to bring a vegan dish to serve 8 and a donation of $5. RSVP: [email protected]. For more information: [ http://earthsavebaltimore.org/__node/77 ] February 9, Saturday 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. Raw Vegan Foods Demo by Nakia Powell of Nakia's Peace of Life Catering, Gallery 788, 218 W. Saratoga Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. RSVP please! Hosted by Open The Cages Alliance. Email: [email protected] or call (443) 478-3074 February 21, Friday 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Humane Lobby Day in Annapolis, Maryland. The Humane Society of the United States, The ASPCA, and Maryland Votes for Animals invite members, supporters, and animal advocates to participate and help make a difference for animals. Contact: Tami Santelli, [email protected] Meet at 6 Bladen Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 [ http://action.humanesociety.org/site/Calendar?id=108101&view=Detail&autologin=true ] February 23, Sunday 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Earthsave Baltimore's Veg Dinner Series - and screening of "Peaceable Kingdom" at Your Prescription for Health in Owings Mills. Dinner guests are asked to bring a vegan dish to serve 8 and a donation of $5. RSVP: [email protected] For more information: [ http://earthsavebaltimore.org/__node/76 ] March 2, Saturday 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. Cooking with Tofu and Seitan, demo hosted by Open The Cages Alliances directors at Gallery 778, 218 W. Saratoga Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. $5 suggested donation. RSVP: [email protected] or call (443) 478-3074 ********************************************************************* 9) SIX WAYS TO SUPPORT THE VRG IN 2013 In 2012 The Vegetarian Resource Group had many successes as we worked to make it easier to live healthy vegan and vegetarian lives. We participated in over 30 outreach booths around the country, worked with 8 college interns in Baltimore (plus more long distance), hosted a vegan nutrition presentation day for 12 dietetic students from the University of Maryland, welcomed 100 community members to our 31st Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Vegan Potluck, and connected with more people than we can count by distributing materials at outreach events, through general inquires to our office via phone calls and emails, and circulating our quarterly, Vegetarian Journal magazine. With your contribution, our programs and outreach can extend even further in 2013. Here a few ways you can support us: 1) Become a member and receive the Vegetarian Journal [ http://www.vrg.org/journal/ ] 2) Buy our cookbooks about vegan nutrition & cooking [ http://www.vrg.org/catalog/ ] 3) Sign up for VRG�s Visa � Platinum Rewards Card and automatically give with every purchase you make. [ http://www.cardpartner.com/affinity/app/vrg ] 4) Remember us when choosing for the Combined Federal Campaign or other Matching Charity Campaign at your workplace 5) Donate in creative ways�we know everyone�s situation is unique. Donate your time, donate your vehicle, or even donate stock! [ http://www.vrg.org/getinvolved.php ] [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2012/09/14/how-to-donate-your-vehicle-to-vrg/ ] 6) Consider naming The VRG as a beneficiary in your will, life insurance policy, or IRA. [ http://www.vrg.org/donation/bequests.htm ] Thank you! ********************************************************************* 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 ] To sign up for Parents ListServe Network, visit: [ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vrgparents/ ] 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 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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