The VRG's Maryland Newsletter by Laura McGuiness
October, 2013
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To view VRG-NEWS on the web, visit:
[ http://www.vrg.org/local/201310local.php ]
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CONTENTS
1. VRG SENDS OUT A BIG THANK YOU
2. VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS
3. VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS
4. HELP INVITE FELLOW FOOD-LOVERS TO OUR PRE-THANKSGIVING POTLUCK
5. VRG'S PRE-THANKSGIVING VEGAN POTLUCK
6. MARYLAND AREA EVENTS
7. VRG PRESENTS A VEGAN VIETNAMESE DINNER AT CAFE TH
8. APPLY TO THE VRG SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST NOW
9. DONATE YOUR CAR TO A GOOD CAUSE
10. DONATE TO VRG THROUGH THE COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (CFC)
11. BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR FOR VRG
12. COME JOIN THE VRG TEAM!
13. CHIPOTLE GOES VEGAN ONE BEAN AT A TIME
14. NEW RESTAURANT, NATIVE FOODS CAFE, TO DEBUTS IN WASHINGTON, DC
15. SHOP AT THEVEGETARIANSITE AND SUPPORT VRG
16. STUDENT NEEDS HELP WITH VEGETARIAN SURVEY
17. ABOUT VRG
- VRG SENDS OUT A BIG THANK YOU
We would like to send a big THANK YOU out to volunteer, Chris Dietrich! He
has been helping to keep our online restaurant guide accurate and
up-to-date.
Chris has taken on the painstaking task of going state by state to make sure
that we do not have any closed restaurants listed. He has also been trying
to find websites for each restaurant. Thanks a million, Chris!!!
To find vegetarian, vegan, and veg-friendly restaurants in your area, please
visit: [ http://www.vrg.org/restaurant/index.php. ]
If you would like to volunteer with maintaining and updating The Vegetarian
Resource Group's restaurant guide, please email us at vrg@vrg.org. Thank
you!
- VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS
MARYLAND AREA OUTREACH EVENTS
32nd Annual The Vegetarian Resource Group Pre-Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner
-- Baltimore, MD -- Sunday, 11/24, 5 PM
[ http://www.vrg.org/local/201305local.php#thanksgiving ]
NATIONAL (OUTSIDE OF MARYLAND AREA) EVENTS:
Annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo from the Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics -- Houston, TX -- Sunday thru Tuesday, 10/20-10/22 [
http://www.eatright.org/fnce/ ]
VRG's Vegan Vietnamese Dinner at Café Th -- Houston, TX -- Sunday, 10/20
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2013/04/19/vrgs-vegan-vietnamese-dinner-in-houston-oct-20/
]
Albany Veg Fest 2013 -- Albany, NY -- Saturday, 11/16 [
http://www.albanyvegfest.org/ ]
If you would like to volunteer at any of these events, contact Soren at
sorenc@vrg.org.
If you would like to donate towards our veggie outreach, donate at:
[ http://www.vrg.org/donate ].
Donations can also be sent to The Vegetarian Resource Group, P.O. Box 1463,
Baltimore, MD 21203. Or call: (410) 366-8343.
- VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS
TCBY LAUNCHES SILK CHOCOLATE ALMOND DAIRY-FREE FROZEN YOGURT
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2013/08/26/tcby-launches-silk%c2%ae-chocolate-almond-dairy-free-frozen-yogurt/
]
GUIDE TO RICE, OAT, AND OTHER GRAIN MILKS
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2013/09/05/guide-to-rice-oat-and-other-grain-milks/
]
REVIEW: GRILLS GONE VEGAN
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2013/09/10/review-grills-gone-vegan-by-tamasin-noyes/
]
MCDONALD'S CANADA LAUNCHES MEATLESS SIGNATURE MCWRAPS
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2013/09/17/mcdonald%e2%80%99s-canada-launches-meatless-signature-mcwraps%c2%ae/
]
GELLAN GUM IN MANY NON-DAIRY BEVERAGES IS ALL-VEGETABLE
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2013/09/20/gellan-gum-in-many-non-dairy-beverages-is-all-vegetable/
]
GUIDE TO SOY MILKS
[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2013/09/24/guide-to-soymilks/ ]
- HELP INVITE FELLOW FOOD-LOVERS TO OUR PRE-THANKSGIVING POTLUCK
VRG needs your help with inviting newcomers to our Pre-Thanksgiving Potluck
(details about the event listed below). If you are interested, either pass
it on by word-of-mouth, or send an e-mail our way to: sorenc@vrg.org if you
would be willing to hang flyers up around the Baltimore area.
- VRG'S PRE-THANKSGIVING VEGAN POTLUCK
We hope you will join VRG and Vegan Drinks at the 32nd Annual Vegan
Pre-Thanksgiving
Potluck Dinner on Sunday November 24, 2013 at 5:00 P.M. The dinner will be
held at North Baltimore Mennonite Church in Roland Park, 4615 Roland Avenue,
Baltimore, MD 21210.
Vegetarians, vegans, and the merely curious are invited! $4 per person,
children
under age 18 are free. Please bring a vegan dish (and serving utensil) that
serves four as a contribution from each member of your party. Write
ingredients
of the dish on an index card to accommodate special diets. Guests are
encouraged
to bring reusable dishes and utensils to reduce waste. A vegetarian canned
food drive is taking place the same night. Consider donating!
Volunteers needed on the day of the event for set-up and clean-up. To
volunteer
or for more information, contact VRG at vrg@vrg.org or call us at (410)
366-8343.
RSVP not necessary!
- MARYLAND AREA EVENTS
VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN MEET-UPS IN BALTIMORE, MD
The Vegetarian Meet-up happens at The Land of Kush at 840 N. Eutaw St.
Baltimore,
MD 21201, 410-225-5874 in downtown Baltimore, 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/ ]
JOIN EARTHSAVE FOR A VEGAN DINNER AND PRESENTATION WITH JAHARI ADJIRI
EarthSave will be hosting a vegan potluck and presentation featuring raw
vegan chef, Jahari Adjiri. The event will take place on Saturday, October
26th from 6:00PM-9:00PM at the Learning Center of Your Prescription for
Health,
10210 S. Dolfield Rd. in Owings Mills, MD. There will be a food demo and
tasting
held by the chef, himself. To RSVP, call: 410-252-3043 or e-mail:
Baltimore@Earthsave.org.
Dinner guests may chose to either bring a dish made without animal products
(to serve 8) plus $5 donation; pay $12 to enjoy dinner and presentation; or
pay $5 for presentation only.
TRANSFORM FAMILY FRIENDLY DISHES INTO HEALTHIER MEALS WITH MIMI CLARK
Visit Mimi Clark at Fairfax Station, VA and learn to transform traditional
family friendly dishes into healthier meals. Past classes have included some
of the following:
Lentil Walnut Pate
Falafel
Black Bean Hummus
Herbed White Bean Pate
White Bean & Kale Soup
Teff Polenta
Azuki Bean Patties w/ Szechwan Sauce
Cumin-Scented Orange Black Beans
Creamy Millet Mash
Spelt/Kamut/Barley Combo
Buckwheat Tabouli
Quinoa & Wheatbery Salad
Black Bean Brownies
Blueberry Amaranth Cake
No meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, or honey.
$55/person
$100/two people
$50/VSDC, VRG, COK members
Demonstration classes include:
recipes
organic food samples
manufacturer's samples and coupons
Gift certificates are available.
Make checks payable to
Mimi Clark,
9302 Hallston Ct.,
Fairfax Station, VA 22039.
Sorry, no phone or email reservations. Seventy-two hour cancellation
policy for refund or credit. Class subject to cancellation if minimum
enrollment
is not met. Email veggourmet@aol.com, or call 703-643-2713 for space
availability.
For more information, visit: www.veggourmet.wordpress.com.
- VRG PRESENTS A VEGAN VIETNAMESE DINNER AT CAFE TH
Let your friends in Houston, Texas know about this event. Join The
Vegetarian
Resource Group on Sunday, October 20th at 6:00 PM for a vegan dinner at Cafe
Th (Houston, TX 77003).
The menu includes:
tofu spring rolls;
vegetable noodle soup with rice noodles, tofu, and vegetables;
yellow curry with cauliflower, green beans, carrots, and potatoes;
vermicelli with lemongrass;
stir-fried tofu with tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers;
rice;
tea.
The price is $25 per person, including tax and tip. Reservations and payment
must be made in advance. You may send $25 to The Vegetarian Resource Group,
P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203 or call (410) 366-8343 between 9 AM and
5 PM Eastern time, Monday thru Friday.
- APPLY TO THE VRG SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST NOW
Each year, The Vegetarian Resource Group awards $10,000 in college
scholarship
money to graduating high school seniors who have worked hard to promote
vegetarianism in their school and/or communities. Vegetarians do not eat
meat, fish, or poultry.
Only students graduating from a US high school in the spring of 2014 are
allowed
to enter; their applications must be sent in by February 20, 2014.
Applicants
will be judged on having shown compassion, courage, and a strong commitment
to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet/lifestyle. Payment
will be made to the student's US based college of choice.
For more on VRG's scholarship contest, visit:
[ http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm ].
Good luck!
- 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=52127903. ]
- DONATE TO VRG THROUGH THE COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (CFC)
Federal government employees can support The Vegetarian Resource Group
through
the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Look for us under Health & Medical
Research
Charities of America.
We are also participating in the California State Employees Charitable
Campaign.
If you are a California state employee, please support Vegetarian Resource
Group outreach.
Please also remember VRG in other workplace fund drives, matching gifts,
etc.
- 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 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!
- COME JOIN THE VRG TEAM!
Vegan group seeks Jack or Jill of all trades good at multi tasking for
part-time
job 20 - 25 hours per week in Baltimore, Maryland. Position starts in
December.
Staff person clerically and physically ships vegan books, Vegetarian
Journal,
and other educational materials throughout the country. Does the billing,
packing, mailing and marketing of items to consumers and wholesalers.
Answers
phone and e-mails. Coordinates volunteers doing booths, events, and other
activities around the country. Entrepreneurial personality helpful. Please
send resume, writing sample, and cover letter addressing your short term and
long term goals, interests, vegetarian and vegan knowledge, salary
requirements,
skills strengths, and challenges to vrg@vrg.org.
- CHIPOTLE GOES VEGAN ONE BEAN AT A TIME
After years of cooking their pinto beans with bacon, Chipotle has decided
to tack on "vegetarian pinto beans" to the new vegetarian menu they are
accumulating.
Now serving sofritas as a vegan protein option, vegetarians, vegans, and
omnivores
alike will be able to select a completely vegan burrito if they would so
desire.
The change is occurring nationwide, very soon.
For more on sofritas, visit:
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2013/07/30/chipotle-expands-vegan-sofritas-to-entire-northwest/
].
- NEW RESTAURANT, NATIVE FOODS CAFE, DEBUTS IN WASHINGTON, DC
According to the City Paper, a new vegan restaurant is coming to Penn
Quarter
in Washington, DC. Founded in California, this fast and casual restaurant,
Native Foods Cafe, is on its way to 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.
Native Foods already has about 15 locations in California, Colorado,
Illinois,
and Oregon. In an April press release, the restaurant announced plans to
open
200 locations over the next five years. That expansion includes D.C.,
Baltimore,
and Philadelphia.
- SHOP AT THEVEGETARIANSITE AND SUPPORT VRG
For the month of October, TheVegetarianSite [ http://thevegetariansite.com]
will donate a portion of your purchase to The VRG. TheVegetarianSite offers
non-leather shoes and clothing, cruelty free personal care products, books,
videos, food, and more. Also check out their vegan dollar menu.
[ http://thevegetariansite.com/cgi-bin/miva?
Merchant2/merchant.mv+Screen=PROD&Store_Code=S&Product_Code=Dollar+Menu ]
We thank them, and we'd like to thank you for supporting The Vegetarian
Resource
Group!
- STUDENT NEEDS HELP WITH VEGETARIAN SURVEY
A student (Frances Mican) is conducting a 10-15 minute survey and needs
as many vegetarian and vegan participants as possible. Respondents will
have a chance to win a $100 Amazon [ http://amazon.com/ ] gift card.
Your help is greatly appreciated!
You can click on the following link to access the survey:
[ https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/76LB7TW ]
- 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 and media questions
about
vegetarian diets. The Vegetarian Resource Group is a non-profit
organization.
Fianncial 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://www.vrg.org/vrgnews/ ].
We are also on Facebook and Twitter!!
[ http://www.facebook.com/thevegetarianresourcegroup/ ]
[ http://www.twitter.com/VegResourceGrp/ ]
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: vrg@vrg.org
Website: [ http://www.vrg.org/ ]
To donate: [
http://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?Action=GC&CID=1565/ ]
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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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The VRG's Maryland Newsletter by Laura McGuiness
October, 2013
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To view VRG-NEWS on the web, visit:
[ http://www.vrg.org/local/201310local.php ]
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CONTENTS
1. VRG SENDS OUT A BIG THANK YOU
2. VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS
3. VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS
4. HELP INVITE FELLOW FOOD-LOVERS TO OUR PRE-THANKSGIVING POTLUCK
5. VRG'S PRE-THANKSGIVING VEGAN POTLUCK
6. MARYLAND AREA EVENTS
7. VRG PRESENTS A VEGAN VIETNAMESE DINNER AT CAFE TH
8. APPLY TO THE VRG SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST NOW
9. DONATE YOUR CAR TO A GOOD CAUSE
10. DONATE TO VRG THROUGH THE COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (CFC)
11. BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR FOR VRG
12. COME JOIN THE VRG TEAM!
13. CHIPOTLE GOES VEGAN ONE BEAN AT A TIME
14. NEW RESTAURANT, NATIVE FOODS CAFE, TO DEBUTS IN WASHINGTON, DC
15. SHOP AT THEVEGETARIANSITE AND SUPPORT VRG
16. STUDENT NEEDS HELP WITH VEGETARIAN SURVEY
17. ABOUT VRG
1. VRG SENDS OUT A BIG THANK YOU
We would like to send a big THANK YOU out to volunteer, Chris Dietrich! He
has been helping to keep our online restaurant guide accurate and
up-to-date.
Chris has taken on the painstaking task of going state by state to make sure
that we do not have any closed restaurants listed. He has also been trying
to find websites for each restaurant. Thanks a million, Chris!!!
To find vegetarian, vegan, and veg-friendly restaurants in your area, please
visit: [ http://www.vrg.org/restaurant/index.php. ]
If you would like to volunteer with maintaining and updating The Vegetarian
Resource Group's restaurant guide, please email us at vrg@vrg.org. Thank
you!
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2. VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS
MARYLAND AREA OUTREACH EVENTS
32nd Annual The Vegetarian Resource Group Pre-Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner
-- Baltimore, MD -- Sunday, 11/24, 5 PM
[ http://www.vrg.org/local/201305local.php#thanksgiving ]
NATIONAL (OUTSIDE OF MARYLAND AREA) EVENTS:
Annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo from the Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics -- Houston, TX -- Sunday thru Tuesday, 10/20-10/22 [
http://www.eatright.org/fnce/ ]
VRG's Vegan Vietnamese Dinner at Café Th -- Houston, TX -- Sunday, 10/20
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2013/04/19/vrgs-vegan-vietnamese-dinner-in-houston-oct-20/
]
Albany Veg Fest 2013 -- Albany, NY -- Saturday, 11/16 [
http://www.albanyvegfest.org/ ]
If you would like to volunteer at any of these events, contact Soren at
sorenc@vrg.org.
If you would like to donate towards our veggie outreach, donate at:
[ http://www.vrg.org/donate ].
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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3. VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS
TCBY LAUNCHES SILK CHOCOLATE ALMOND DAIRY-FREE FROZEN YOGURT
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2013/08/26/tcby-launches-silk%c2%ae-chocolate-almond-dairy-free-frozen-yogurt/
]
GUIDE TO RICE, OAT, AND OTHER GRAIN MILKS
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2013/09/05/guide-to-rice-oat-and-other-grain-milks/
]
REVIEW: GRILLS GONE VEGAN
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2013/09/10/review-grills-gone-vegan-by-tamasin-noyes/
]
MCDONALD'S CANADA LAUNCHES MEATLESS SIGNATURE MCWRAPS
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2013/09/17/mcdonald%e2%80%99s-canada-launches-meatless-signature-mcwraps%c2%ae/
]
GELLAN GUM IN MANY NON-DAIRY BEVERAGES IS ALL-VEGETABLE
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2013/09/20/gellan-gum-in-many-non-dairy-beverages-is-all-vegetable/
]
GUIDE TO SOY MILKS
[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2013/09/24/guide-to-soymilks/ ]
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4. HELP INVITE FELLOW FOOD-LOVERS TO OUR PRE-THANKSGIVING POTLUCK
VRG needs your help with inviting newcomers to our Pre-Thanksgiving Potluck
(details about the event listed below). If you are interested, either pass
it on by word-of-mouth, or send an e-mail our way to: sorenc@vrg.org if you
would be willing to hang flyers up around the Baltimore area.
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5. VRG'S PRE-THANKSGIVING VEGAN POTLUCK
We hope you will join VRG and Vegan Drinks at the 32nd Annual Vegan
Pre-Thanksgiving
Potluck Dinner on Sunday November 24, 2013 at 5:00 P.M. The dinner will be
held at North Baltimore Mennonite Church in Roland Park, 4615 Roland Avenue,
Baltimore, MD 21210.
Vegetarians, vegans, and the merely curious are invited! $4 per person,
children
under age 18 are free. Please bring a vegan dish (and serving utensil) that
serves four as a contribution from each member of your party. Write
ingredients
of the dish on an index card to accommodate special diets. Guests are
encouraged
to bring reusable dishes and utensils to reduce waste. A vegetarian canned
food drive is taking place the same night. Consider donating!
Volunteers needed on the day of the event for set-up and clean-up. To
volunteer
or for more information, contact VRG at vrg@vrg.org or call us at (410)
366-8343.
RSVP not necessary!
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6. MARYLAND AREA EVENTS
VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN MEET-UPS IN BALTIMORE, MD
The Vegetarian Meet-up happens at The Land of Kush at 840 N. Eutaw St.
Baltimore,
MD 21201, 410-225-5874 in downtown Baltimore, 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/ ]
JOIN EARTHSAVE FOR A VEGAN DINNER AND PRESENTATION WITH JAHARI ADJIRI
EarthSave will be hosting a vegan potluck and presentation featuring raw
vegan chef, Jahari Adjiri. The event will take place on Saturday, October
26th from 6:00PM-9:00PM at the Learning Center of Your Prescription for
Health,
10210 S. Dolfield Rd. in Owings Mills, MD. There will be a food demo and
tasting
held by the chef, himself. To RSVP, call: 410-252-3043 or e-mail:
Baltimore@Earthsave.org.
Dinner guests may chose to either bring a dish made without animal products
(to serve 8) plus $5 donation; pay $12 to enjoy dinner and presentation; or
pay $5 for presentation only.
TRANSFORM FAMILY FRIENDLY DISHES INTO HEALTHIER MEALS WITH MIMI CLARK
Visit Mimi Clark at Fairfax Station, VA and learn to transform traditional
family friendly dishes into healthier meals. Past classes have included some
of the following:
Lentil Walnut Pate
Falafel
Black Bean Hummus
Herbed White Bean Pate
White Bean & Kale Soup
Teff Polenta
Azuki Bean Patties w/ Szechwan Sauce
Cumin-Scented Orange Black Beans
Creamy Millet Mash
Spelt/Kamut/Barley Combo
Buckwheat Tabouli
Quinoa & Wheatbery Salad
Black Bean Brownies
Blueberry Amaranth Cake
No meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, or honey.
$55/person
$100/two people
$50/VSDC, VRG, COK members
Demonstration classes include:
recipes
organic food samples
manufacturer's samples and coupons
Gift certificates are available.
Make checks payable to
Mimi Clark,
9302 Hallston Ct.,
Fairfax Station, VA 22039.
Sorry, no phone or email reservations. Seventy-two hour cancellation
policy for refund or credit. Class subject to cancellation if minimum
enrollment
is not met. Email veggourmet@aol.com, or call 703-643-2713 for space
availability.
For more information, visit: www.veggourmet.wordpress.com.
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7. VRG PRESENTS A VEGAN VIETNAMESE DINNER AT CAFE TH
Let your friends in Houston, Texas know about this event. Join The
Vegetarian
Resource Group on Sunday, October 20th at 6:00 PM for a vegan dinner at Cafe
Th (Houston, TX 77003).
The menu includes:
tofu spring rolls;
vegetable noodle soup with rice noodles, tofu, and vegetables;
yellow curry with cauliflower, green beans, carrots, and potatoes;
vermicelli with lemongrass;
stir-fried tofu with tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers;
rice;
tea.
The price is $25 per person, including tax and tip. Reservations and payment
must be made in advance. You may send $25 to The Vegetarian Resource Group,
P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203 or call (410) 366-8343 between 9 AM and
5 PM Eastern time, Monday thru Friday.
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8. APPLY TO THE VRG SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST NOW
Each year, The Vegetarian Resource Group awards $10,000 in college
scholarship
money to graduating high school seniors who have worked hard to promote
vegetarianism in their school and/or communities. Vegetarians do not eat
meat, fish, or poultry.
Only students graduating from a US high school in the spring of 2014 are
allowed
to enter; their applications must be sent in by February 20, 2014.
Applicants
will be judged on having shown compassion, courage, and a strong commitment
to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet/lifestyle. Payment
will be made to the student's US based college of choice.
For more on VRG's scholarship contest, visit:
[ http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm ].
Good luck!
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9. 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=52127903. ]
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10. DONATE TO VRG THROUGH THE COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (CFC)
Federal government employees can support The Vegetarian Resource Group
through
the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Look for us under Health & Medical
Research
Charities of America.
We are also participating in the California State Employees Charitable
Campaign.
If you are a California state employee, please support Vegetarian Resource
Group outreach.
Please also remember VRG in other workplace fund drives, matching gifts,
etc.
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11. 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 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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12. COME JOIN THE VRG TEAM!
Vegan group seeks Jack or Jill of all trades good at multi tasking for
part-time
job 20 - 25 hours per week in Baltimore, Maryland. Position starts in
December.
Staff person clerically and physically ships vegan books, Vegetarian
Journal,
and other educational materials throughout the country. Does the billing,
packing, mailing and marketing of items to consumers and wholesalers.
Answers
phone and e-mails. Coordinates volunteers doing booths, events, and other
activities around the country. Entrepreneurial personality helpful. Please
send resume, writing sample, and cover letter addressing your short term and
long term goals, interests, vegetarian and vegan knowledge, salary
requirements,
skills strengths, and challenges to vrg@vrg.org.
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13. CHIPOTLE GOES VEGAN ONE BEAN AT A TIME
After years of cooking their pinto beans with bacon, Chipotle has decided
to tack on "vegetarian pinto beans" to the new vegetarian menu they are
accumulating.
Now serving sofritas as a vegan protein option, vegetarians, vegans, and
omnivores
alike will be able to select a completely vegan burrito if they would so
desire.
The change is occurring nationwide, very soon.
For more on sofritas, visit:
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2013/07/30/chipotle-expands-vegan-sofritas-to-entire-northwest/
].
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14. NEW RESTAURANT, NATIVE FOODS CAFE, DEBUTS IN WASHINGTON, DC
According to the City Paper, a new vegan restaurant is coming to Penn
Quarter
in Washington, DC. Founded in California, this fast and casual restaurant,
Native Foods Cafe, is on its way to 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.
Native Foods already has about 15 locations in California, Colorado,
Illinois,
and Oregon. In an April press release, the restaurant announced plans to
open
200 locations over the next five years. That expansion includes D.C.,
Baltimore,
and Philadelphia.
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15. SHOP AT THEVEGETARIANSITE AND SUPPORT VRG
For the month of October, TheVegetarianSite [ http://thevegetariansite.com]
will donate a portion of your purchase to The VRG. TheVegetarianSite offers
non-leather shoes and clothing, cruelty free personal care products, books,
videos, food, and more. Also check out their vegan dollar menu.
[ http://thevegetariansite.com/cgi-bin/miva?
Merchant2/merchant.mv+Screen=PROD&Store_Code=S&Product_Code=Dollar+Menu ]
We thank them, and we'd like to thank you for supporting The Vegetarian
Resource
Group!
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16. STUDENT NEEDS HELP WITH VEGETARIAN SURVEY
A student (Frances Mican) is conducting a 10-15 minute survey and needs
as many vegetarian and vegan participants as possible. Respondents will
have a chance to win a $100 Amazon [ http://amazon.com/ ] gift card.
Your help is greatly appreciated!
You can click on the following link to access the survey:
[ https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/76LB7TW ]
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17. 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 and media questions
about
vegetarian diets. The Vegetarian Resource Group is a non-profit
organization.
Fianncial 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://www.vrg.org/vrgnews/ ].
We are also on Facebook and Twitter!!
[ http://www.facebook.com/thevegetarianresourcegroup/ ]
[ http://www.twitter.com/VegResourceGrp/ ]
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: vrg@vrg.org
Website: [ http://www.vrg.org/ ]
To donate: [
http://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.
If you were forwarded this message and would like to sign up for our monthly
local email newsletter, please see our website: [
http://www.vrg.org/local/ ].
If you do not wish to receive the Local Email Newsletter, visit
[ http://lists.vrg.org/mailman/listinfo/vrg-maryland_lists.vrg.org ]
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