The VRG's Maryland Newsletter by Laura McGuiness
June, 2018
- VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS
- VRG VEGAN DINNER IN WASHINGTON, D.C. ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2018
- THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP HOSTS BOOTH AT WAVERLY FARMERS MARKET IN BALTIMORE CITY
- SUMMER OPPORTUNITY FOR TEENS
- MILES OF MOISTURE--VEGAN ALL NATURAL SKIN CARE PRODUCTS
- THRIVE BALTIMORE'S VEGAN MARKETPLACE
- CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
- VRG HIGHLIGHTS
- MARYLAND AREA EVENTS
- VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS
- A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS
- VRG'S WISH LIST
- BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR FOR VRG
- ABOUT VRG
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2) VRG VEGAN DINNER IN WASHINGTON, D.C. ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2018
The Vegetarian Resource Group will host a vegan dinner at BUSBOYS AND POETS in Washington, DC (About three blocks from the Convention Center) on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 6 PM during the annual meeting of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Meet VRG advisors Reed Mangels PhD RD, Catherine Conway MS RD, Mark Rifkin MS RD, Debra Wasserman, and vegetarian dietitians from around the country. All are welcome!
Must reserve and pay in advance.
To reserve: Send $35 per person (includes tax and tip) with names to
The Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203
You may also call (410) 366-8343, M-F 9-5, EST, to pay over the phone, or pay at
[ https://www.vrg.org/donate ]
and write DC Dietitian Dinner in the Comments.
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3) THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP HOSTS BOOTH AT WAVERLY FARMERS MARKET IN BALTIMORE CITY
The Vegetarian Resource Group had a booth at the Waverly Farmers Market on 32nd Street in Baltimore, Maryland. This event gave the organization an opportunity to engage with the community and provide resources and literature to those interested in vegetarianism and veganism.
As a VRG intern, I worked alongside another intern, Hannah Greene, and a volunteer, Certified Wellness Coach Marcy Schveibinz, to answer questions and represent the VRG to patrons of the Market. Many people expressed a desire to go vegetarian, or at least limit their meat consumption for health reasons. We were able to provide these visitors with a pamphlet detailing how to eat a heart-healthy vegetarian diet and explain that health is a common reason why people go vegetarian.
Some others conveyed that they were already vegetarian or vegan, but were interested in finding new recipes or events happening nearby. We offered them the Vegetarian Journal and suggested that they sign up for our newsletter to be notified of local events.
There were many children attending the Market with their parents. It was so much fun being able to offer the kids VRG's "I Love Animals and Broccoli Coloring Book" and see their reactions. One little girl was so excited about the coloring book that she started jumping up and down and hopped away from the booth with her parents.
The most rewarding part of the morning was when a woman approached the booth looking for resources for her and her granddaughter. The woman explained that her 9-year-old granddaughter was curious about going vegan and that the woman wanted to support her choice and provide vegan food and information for her. This interaction reminded me of when I became vegan at 10 and how concerned, but still supportive, my parents were. I was so excited to be able to help another young vegan on her way through the transition into this lifestyle.
Overall, the experience was very rewarding and I would be interested in hosting booths at other local markets and events in order to provide the community with information and encouragement towards vegetarian lives.
If you are interested in volunteering at a VRG booth in the future, please contact Gene at [email protected]
If you would like to support VRG's mission, please donate at :
[ https://www.vrg.org/donate ]
To join The Vegetarian Resource Group, go to :
[ https://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php ]
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4) SUMMER OPPORTUNITY FOR TEENS
I am reaching out with an opportunity for the youth you work with. My name is Lillian Davis-Bosch and I work with a non-profit called Youth Empowered Action Summer Camp. We work to educate and empower young people to take action on a range of social justice issues. If interested, we have several spots left for both the Massachusetts and California camp! It is a week long program, where the teens will participate in workshops and activities to learn about social justice. They will then pick an issue that they are interested in and with a mentor write an action plan for what they wish to accomplish when they go home. The full tuition is $1,600 but we have many scholarships available and have never turned down a camper because of their financial situation.
[
http://yeacamp.org/ ]
Lillian Davis-Bosch
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5) MILES OF MOISTURE--VEGAN ALL NATURAL SKIN CARE PRODUCTS
This Baltimore based business provides vegan skin care products. Visit [ https://www.Milesofmoisture.com ]
.
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6) THRIVE BALTIMORE'S VEGAN MARKETPLACE
Mark your calendars for Thrive Baltimore's Vegan Marketplace on Saturday, July 7, 2018 from 12pm to 6pm! Come out and join us as Baltimore-area businesses and organizations show us what vegan goods and services they have to offer!
Our vendors will be showcasing clothing, jewelry, art and of course delicious vegan food!! This is a free event. If you have any questions contact [email protected] or call (443) 863-8652.
Interested in being a vendor? [ http://buytickets.at/thrivebaltimore/166779 ]
For more information, visit: [ https://www.facebook.com/events/197364197656861/ ]
[ http://www.thrivebaltimore.org/marketplace ]
Location: Thrive Baltimore: 6 East Lafayette Avenue at North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD.
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7) CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
As summer approaches we're looking for volunteers who can assist us updating our lists of vegetarian and vegan restaurants. We've gotten a lot of leads from our scholarship entrants, but there's still more to be done. Locally, we also need assistance with clerical work in our Baltimore office.
To volunteer at VRG, please contact Gene at [email protected]
To support The Vegetarian Resource Groups outreach, donate at [ https://www.vrg.org/donate ]
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8) VRG HIGHLIGHTS
Great Sage held a benefit day for VRG on Sunday, April 29th. The lines were out the door as people lined up for their vegan brunch options, and to support us as well. Great Sage is a wonderful all-vegan restaurant located in Clarksville, MD, which has always been very supportive of vegetarian and vegan causes.
For Earth Day, volunteer JoAnn Farb made a matching game based on the information provided in VRG's water brochure. Players would try to match water consumption levels to different food products. You can see more at: [ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2018/05/16/game-idea-for-veggie-outreach-using-information-from-vrgs-save-our-water-brochure/ ]
Dietetic interns from the University of Maryland visited the VRG office to learn about working with vegetarian and vegan clients. We sent each of them home with a stack of books to help! You can see just how many on our Instagram page at: [ https://www.instagram.com/vegetarianresourcegroup/ ]
A masters student from Greece asked us for statistics for his research on how to encourage young men to eat more plant-based diets.
We've sent brochures and leaflets, including the ever-popular My Vegan Plate, Teen Vegan Nutrition, Save our Water the Vegetarian Way, I Love Animals and Broccoli Coloring Book, Heart Healthy Eating Tips, and more to various organizations, institutions, and events across the country including schools, hospitals, and Earth Day events!
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9) MARYLAND AREA EVENTS
VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN MEET-UPS IN BALTIMORE, MD
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, see:
[ http://www.meetup.com/vegetarian-9/ ]
[ http://www.meetup.com/The-Baltimore-Vegan-Meetup-Group/ ]
DINEKIND
Dinekind Harford meets monthly to share information on the benefits of a plant-based diet. For more information, visit: [ http://www.dinekindharford.com/ ]
VEGEVENTS.COM
[
https://www.vegevents.com/ ]
VEGEVENTS.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.
WHOLE FOOD FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH - BALTIMORE SUPPORT GROUP
This group meets on the second Friday of each month at 6:30PM at the Park Heights Community Health Alliance, located at 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. Please bring a vegan dish to share if you can.
Please RSVP and visit at [ https://www.meetup.com/Whole-Food-for-Optimal-Health-Potluck/ ]
If you have any questions, contact: Margie (mobile: 410-375-5803, [email protected])
WELLNESS COACH
Marcy Schveibinz is a national board certified health and wellness coach and owner of Columbia Nutrition LLC ([ https://www.columbianutrition.com ]
). For the past 4 years she has been applying her knowledge and skills from her training as a coach as well as a degree in nutrition to help clients lose weight and adopt a healthy lifestyle in many areas of wellness. She is currently accepting clients for one-on-one weekly or monthly coaching. She can be contacted by phone: 410-935-8353 or email: [email protected]
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 about the next event, visit:
[ http://www.meetup.com/Columbia-MD-Forks-Over-Knives-Meetup/ ]
BALTIMORE VEGAN DRINKS MONTHLY MEETUP
Baltimore Vegan Drinks is a happy hour for vegans, vegetarians, and the veg-curious. There's no cover charge, and there are 100%-vegan snacks, entrees and more. And of course there are awesome vegan drinks! Our group is part of a national Vegan Drinks outfit with events in dozens of cities. Vegan Drinks' mission is to bring together diverse people to build new friendships and promote the sharing of resources.
July 24, Donut Alliance, 6PM - 9PM
4311 Harford Road, Baltmjore, MD 21214
For more information about Vegan Drinks, visit:
[ https://www.facebook.com/BaltimoreVeganDrinks ]
[ http://baltimorevegans.com/ ]
MONTHLY COOKING CLASSES
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 ]
Upcoming class: September 2018 from 10AM to 1PM.
NATURAL PRODUCTS EXPO
Reliable, responsible, outgoing people in the Baltimore area needed to assist veg manufacturers in their booths at the Natural Products Expo East at the Baltimore Convention Center on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, September 13, 14, 15. Must be available to work all 3 days. Paid positions. If interested, please email [email protected]
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10) VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS
MARYLAND AREA EVENTS:
- Thrive Vegan Market
- Saturday, July 7th, 2018
6 East Lafayette Ave
Baltimore, MD
- Roots Vegan Fest
- Clarksville, MD
Saturday, July 21st, 2018
- Vegan SoulFest
- Saturday, August 25th, 2018
Clifton Park, Baltimore, MD
12pm-7pm
- DC VegFest
- Saturday, Sept. 15th, 2018
Yards Park, Washington, DC
- VRG's Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Potluck
- North Baltimore Mennonite Church in Roland Park
Baltimore MD
Sunday, November 18th, 2018, 5PM
NATIONAL EVENTS:
- Richmond VegFest
- Saturday, June 23rd, 2018
Bryan Park, Richmond, VA
12pm-6pm
- Vegetarian SummerFest
- Starts July 4th, come visit our table July 6th-8th, 2018
University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Johnstown, PA
- Western NY VegFest
- Sunday, August 5th, 2018
Buffalo, NY
- Charlottesville Vegan Roots Fest
- Saturday, Sept. 29th, 2018
Washington Park, Charlottesville, VA
- Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Washington DC
October 21st-23rd, 2018
- VRG Annual Vegan Dinner (during the annual meeting of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
- Sunday, October 21st, 2018, 6pm, Washington, DC
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11) A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS
Thanks to the following VRG volunteers for all your hard work with The Vegetarian Resource Group, including, posting to social media, writing blog posts, editorials, and restaurant reviews, doing media interviews, staffing booths, performing nutrition analysis, doing HTML, helping with our newsletters, and more!
- Matt Baker
- Nancy Berkoff, EdD, RD
- Nanette Blanchard
- Whitney Blomquist
- Natalie Evans-Bruffy
- Terry Carlo, RD
- JoAnn Farb
- Hannah Greene
- Teagan Kim
- Justin McVerry
- Heather Francis
- Reed Mangels, Ph.D, RD
- Laura McGuiness
- David Milner
- Marcia Schveibinz
- Elsa Spencer, PhD
- Robin Tate
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12) VRG'S WISH LIST
As a non-profit, we can only take on new projects when we are able to get support from donors and our dedicated volunteers. Right now, we are especially seeking your support for the following:
- VRG Outreach Booth at American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, attended by 10,000 health professionals - our most important conference of the year. Here, we're able to educate and put materials into the hands of 1,000 registered dietitians and other health professionals. ($50 to give out copies of Vegetarian Journal and other resources to ten dietitians) ($4,000 to have a booth)
- We had to run a reprint of our "I Love Animals and Broccoli Coloring Book." $10 covers coloring books for one class, $1500 pays for the reprint of our whole supply. Donations can be made at: [ https://www.vrg.org/donate ]
. Please write in the comments the purpose of your donation.
You can make a one time, quarterly, monthly, or an annual donation. To make a donation, call (410)-366-8343 M-F 9:00-5:00, mail a check to The Vegetarian Resource Group at PO Box 1463, Baltimore MD, 21203, or visit [ https://www.vrg.org/donate ]
. Please be sure to let us know which project you would like your contribution to fund. Thank you for supporting The Vegetarian Resource Group!
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13) 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 [ https://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) 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:
[ https://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, Instagram, 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: [ https://www.vrg.org/ ]
To donate: [
https://www.givedirect.org/donate/?cid=1565 ]
Copyright The Vegetarian Resource Group 2018 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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