The VRG's Maryland Newsletter by Laura McGuiness
March, 2017
- VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS
- MARCH FOR SCIENCE
- MARYLAND BILL TO ALLOW STUDENTS OUT OF ANIMAL DISSECTIONS
- VEGAN ORGANIC MEALS DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME
- THRIVE BALTIMORE PRESENTS THRIVE VEGAN MARKETPLACE
- MARYLAND AREA EVENTS: BALTIMORE VEGAN LIVING PROGRAM AND MORE
- VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS
- SCPA VEGAN DRINKS IN PA
- SHAMAYIM VARETZ NATIONAL RETREAT 2017 — JEWISH WELFARE ORGANIZATION
- DONATE YOUR CAR TO A GOOD CAUSE
- ABOUT VRG
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2) MARCH FOR SCIENCE
The March for Science is a celebration of science and a call to support and safeguard the scientific community. The characterization of science as a partisan issue, which has given policymakers permission to reject evidence, is a critical matter. This is an opportunity for people who support scientific research and evidence-based policies to take a public stand and be counted. See:
[ https://www.marchforscience.com/ ]
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3) MARYLAND BILL TO ALLOW STUDENTS OUT OF ANIMAL DISSECTIONS
According to Channel 2 in Baltimore:
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4) VEGAN ORGANIC MEALS DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME
For information about vegan meals delivered to your home, go to:
[ http://trifectanutrition.com/vrg ]
Click “Claim My Deal” for 20% off first order.
Vegan Meals in the past included:
| Monday |
| Breakfast: | Breakfast Loaf |
| Lunch: | Coconut Basil Rice Bowl |
| Dinner: | Tomato Basil Quinoa Blend |
| Tuesday |
| Breakfast: | Breakfast Muffins |
| Lunch: | Cauliflower Curry Rice Salad |
| Dinner: | Creamy Pepper White Beans |
| Wednesday |
| Breakfast: | Hearty Granola |
| Lunch: | Maple Sesame Chickpea Mix |
| Dinner: | Basil Cranberry Quinoa Delight |
| Thursday |
| Breakfast: | Chia Pudding |
| Lunch: | Dual Pepper Tomato Pasta |
| Dinner: | Dual Beet Rice Bowl |
| Friday |
| Breakfast: | Breakfast Loaf |
| Lunch: | Ginger Asparagus Lentils |
| Dinner: | Cilantro Cauliflower Lasagna |
| Saturday |
| Breakfast: | Breakfast Muffins |
| Lunch: | Sesame Pepper Rice |
| Dinner: | Pinto Beans & Cabbage |
| Sunday |
| Breakfast: | Chia Pudding |
| Lunch: | Smoked Vegetable Quinoa |
| Dinner: | Smoky Tomato Black Bean |
Go to:
[ http://trifectanutrition.com/vrg ]
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5) THRIVE BALTIMORE PRESENTS THRIVE VEGAN MARKETPLACE
Mark your Calendar! April 1st Thrive Baltimore will be hosting its first vegan marketplace. Clothing, jewelry, art, and food vendors will be there to fulfill all your vegan shopping needs.
This event is held from 12 PM to 6 PM at 6 E. Lafayette St., Baltimore, MD 21202.
For more information, contact: [email protected] or call (443) 863-8652.
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6) MARYLAND AREA EVENTS: BALTIMORE VEGAN LIVING PROGRAM AND MORE
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
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
MONTHLY COOKING CLASSES
Taking place in Fairfax Station, VA, is a cooking class all about other cultures. Past classes have included some of the following:
- Pot Stickers (pictured)
- General Tso Veggie Chicken
- Falafel/Tahini
- Sushi/Wasabi
- Chana Masala
- Aloo Gobi
- Basmati Rice
- Saag
- Chapati Bread
- Moong Dal
- Coriander Chutney
- Sweet & Sour Meatballs
- Pesto Pizza
- Baked Ziti
- Lasagne
- Baked Spring Rolls
- Hunan-Style Orange Beef
- Chicken & Broccoli with Black Bean Sauce
- Seitan Bourgiugnonne
- Paella
- Stuffed Cabbage
- Seitan Stroganoff
- Pad Thai
- Pho
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.
Check website for monthly class updates: [ http://www.veggourmet.wordpress.com ]
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:
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:
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7) VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS
MARYLAND AREA EVENTS:
- The Maryland Dietetics in Health Care Communities
The Gathering Place
6120 Day Long Lane
Clarksville, MD 21029
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 from 7:15 AM – 3:10 PM
- Harford County Earth Day
60 N. Parke Street
Aberdeen MD 21001
April 22nd from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Washington DC Green Festival - Washington DC - 5/13-14
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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8) SCPA VEGAN DRINKS IN PA
SCPA Vegan Drinks is a recently founded vegan event that hopes to connect the diverse group of regional vegans through in-person social interaction and support local and regional vegan food and drink options.
There are monthly dining events that rotate between the Harrisburg, York, and Lancaster areas. All are welcome, although all attendees will be expected to eat vegan at the event. Transitioning and merely curious pre-vegans are welcome, though expect most attendees to be various stages of vegan or transition to vegan.
This month, on March 19th, The Belvedere Inn was kind enough to create a small vegan menu. Options would include: Sweet Potato Tacos with crispy sweet potatoes, corn tortillas, mashed avocado, pickled red onions, pico de gallo, and cilantro. Also on the menu are quinoa meatballs with zucchini pasta, made with basil marinara, spaghetti squash, mixed mushrooms, and wilted kale.
The event will be held on Sunday, March 19th from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at
The Belvedere Inn
402 N. Queen St.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603
For more information, visit:
[ https://www.facebook.com/events/1851581198424077/ ]
SPCA Drinks is also hosting the 2nd ever Veg Singles Social on Sunday, April 9th from 7 PM to 10 PM at
Root (an all vegan bar and restaurant)
223 W. Walnut St.
Lancaster, PA 17603
For more information, visit:
[ https://www.facebook.com/events/1255421291177654/ ]
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9) SHAMAYIM VARETZ NATIONAL RETREAT 2017 — JEWISH WELFARE ORGANIZATION
Everyone is welcome to join Shamayim v'Aretz for six vegan gourmet meals, insightful talks and presentations, community building, spiritual growth, outdoor activities and lots of fun at our fourth annual national retreat at the Pearlstone Retreat Center just outside of Baltimore, MD . The retreat will take place March 17-19, 2017. For information, see:
[ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shamayim-varetz-national-retreat-2017-tickets-27897626552 ]
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10) 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=52-1279034 ]
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11) 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.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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