Sally & Larry Miller

 Spring Into Good Health Festival
 Baltimore, MD
 04/25

 Baltimore Vegfest
 Baltimore, MD
 05/09
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 Valley Vegfest
 Northampton, MA
 03/28
 [ http://www.valleyveg.org/vegfest/ ]

 Veggie Pride Parade NYC
 New York NY
 03/29
 [ http://www.veggieprideparade.org/ ]

 Richmond Vegfest
 Richmond, VA
 06/20
 [ http://www.veggiefest.org/ ]

 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
 Nashville, TN
 10/3-10/6
 [ http://www.eatrightnashville.org/index.php/category/meetings/ ]

 The Vegetarian Resource Group
 P.O. Box 1463
 Baltimore, MD 21203

 8865 Stanford Boulevard
 Columbia, Maryland 21045

 Towson Presbyterian Church
 400 W Chesapeake Ave.
 Towson, MD 21204

 2 cups frozen (thawed) or fresh asparagus spears or broccoli florets
 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
 1 cup vegetable stock
 1 cup peeled and boiled white potatoes, mashed
 1/2 teaspoon white pepper

The VRG's Maryland Newsletter by Laura McGuiness March, 2015 To view the VRG Maryland Newsletter on the web, visit: [ http://www.vrg.org/local/201503local.php ] 1. NEW PLACES TO BUY VEGAN PIZZA IN MARYLAND AREA 2. GLUTEN-FREE BAKERY OPENING IN HAMPDEN, VEGAN TREATS AVAILABLE 3. THIS MONTH, VEGETARIANSITE.COM WILL GIVE 10% OF THEIR SALES TO VRG 4. THANK YOU TO THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP VOLUNTEERS 5. VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS 6. MARYLAND AREA EVENTS 7. LANCASTER GETTING VEGAN BAR 8. TEFF LOVE--VEGAN ETHIOPIAN COOKBOOK NOW AVAILABLE 9. VRG VEGAN RESTAURANT GATHERING - NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 10. GET READY FOR A VEGAN PASSOVER 11. MATCHING DONATIONS 12. VRG'S YAHOO PARENT'S GROUP 13. AMAZON SMILE: PURCHASE THROUGH AMAZON AND MAKE A DONATION TO VRG 14. DONATE YOUR CAR TO A GOOD CAUSE 15. BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR FOR VRG 16. VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS Meatout Day, Vegan Hamentashen, Maltodextrins, Vegan Baked Goods at Disney, Cultured, Dextrose, Veggie Meals Plans, Mellow Mushroom, Apple Juice and Gelatin, Vegan Chili and more... 17. FOODPLAY GRANTS 18. ABOUT VRG 1. NEW PLACES TO BUY VEGAN PIZZA IN MARYLAND AREA &PIZZA IN THE GREATER WASHINGTON, DC/MARYLAND/VA AREA CLEARLY MARKS VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN ITEMS ON THEIR MENU We live in Springfield, VA. The Springfield Town Center has reopened recently and has a new place called &Pizza. It works on the order of Chipotle. You go through a line and pick out any and everything you want on your pizza. It's the same price no matter how many items. The menu clearly labels every vegan item on the menu (Daiya cheese included). Here's there website where you can view the menu: [ http://andpizza.com/ ]. The staff at our location was very knowledgeable about the vegetarian and vegan items. Sally & Larry Miller VERDE PIZZA IN THE CANTON NEIGHBORHOOD OF BALTIMORE OFERS SEVERAL VEGAN PIZZAS Verde Pizza offers a range of authentic Italian pizzas, calzones, pasta, and salads. With a whole section of their menu dedicated to vegan pizza, Verde caters to all crowds. Vegan Cipolla is a Neapolitan style pizza topped with caramelized onions, zucchini, roasted red peppers, basil, and extra virgin olive oil. They also offer gluten free pizza for those with allergies! If you aren’t in the mood for pizza, they have plenty of salad options that could easily be made vegan like the roasted beet salad with arugula and balsamic vingear, hold the cheese. For more information on their menu see: www.verdepizza.com ******************************************************************************** 2. GLUTEN-FREE BAKERY OPENING IN HAMPDEN Owners of an old health-food restaurant that is now closed, Puffins, are opening a gluten-free bakery in Hampden. The restaurant, Harmony Bakery, will offer both savory food fare and baked goods. The restaurant is set to open in April. ******************************************************************************** 3. THIS MONTH, VEGETARIAN SITE WILL GIVE 10% OF THEIR SALES TO VRG During the month of March 2015, The Vegetarian Site will give 10% of Their Sales to The Vegetarian Resource Group The Vegetarian Site (www.thevegetariansite.com) supports a different non-profit organization each month. This month they have selected The Vegetarian Resource Group. The Vegetarian Site sells vegan footwear for men and women, belts, wallets, bags, and other accessories, food products, books, personal care items, plus much more. Also included on their site is a vegan dollar menu. Perfect for thrifty shoppers, The Vegetarian Site offers several products, cruelty-free, with a marked price discount. Currently, choose from: chocolate peppermint luna bars, berry-cashew organic nii bar, vanilla almond luna bar, mango-OJ Funky Monkey dried fruit, and more. Support VRG by shopping online at: [ http://www.thevegetariansite.com ] ******************************************************************************** 4. THANK YOU TO THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP VOLUNTEERS We would like to thank all of our wonderful volunteers who have worked in-office and remotely on a variety of projects this month including VRG's Veggie Restaurant Guide, scholarship responses and more! Thank you: Matt Baker, R.N., Shani Stewart, Julz Hover, Anne Porterfield-Custer, Nanette Blanchard, Tim Addicks, Laura McGuiness, Paul Kinzie, and Kaily Granados! We appreciate your hard work! If you would like to volunteer in VRG's office in Baltimore or remotely, please contact Nina at ninac@vrg.org. ******************************************************************************** 5. VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS MARYLAND AREA OUTREACH EVENTS Spring Into Good Health Festival Baltimore, MD 04/25 Baltimore Vegfest Baltimore, MD 05/09 [ https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Annual-Baltimore-VegFest/263956273645903 ] NATIONAL (OUTSIDE OF MARYLAND AREA) EVENTS: Valley Vegfest Northampton, MA 03/28 [ http://www.valleyveg.org/vegfest/ ] Veggie Pride Parade NYC New York NY 03/29 [ http://www.veggieprideparade.org/ ] Richmond Vegfest Richmond, VA 06/20 [ http://www.veggiefest.org/ ] Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nashville, TN 10/3-10/6 [ http://www.eatrightnashville.org/index.php/category/meetings/ ] If you would like to volunteer at any of these events, contact Nina at ninac@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. ******************************************************************************** 6. MARYLAND AREA EVENTS VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN MEET-UPS IN BALTIMORE, MD The Vegetarian Meet-up happens at Mango Grove, located at 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 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, [ http://www.meetup.com/vegetarian-9/ ] [ http://www.meetup.com/The-Baltimore-Vegan-Meetup-Group/ ] JOIN EARTHSAVE FOR A VEGAN POTLUCK Held on the last Saturday every month at Towson Presbyterian Church 400 W Chesapeake Ave. Towson, MD 21204 EarthSave presents a vegan potluck and presentation. They eat first, make announcements, vote and present awards for their favorite dishes, and then have a presentation. This month, on April 25th from 6-8 PM, there will be a showing of Cowspiracy: The Sustainablility Secret, groundbreaking environmental documentary that follows an intrepid filmmaker as he uncovers the most destructive industry facing the planet today, livestock, and investigates why the leading environmental organizations are afraid to talk about it. RSVP and Join us! Dinner guests may choose to either bring a dish without animal products (to serve 8) plus a $5 donation, pay $15 to enjoy dinner and a presentation; or pay $5 for presentation only. Let us know in advance, if possible, if you plan to pay for dinner rather than bring a dish. RSVP by calling 410-252-3043, or emailing Baltimore@Earthsave.org. SPEND YOUR TUESDAYS DISCUSSING CURRENT ISSUES IN WHOLE-FOOD PLANT-BASED NUTRITION Held at 7:00 PM on the second Tuesday of every month at varying locations, The Baltimore Whole Food Plant-Based Nutrition Meet-Up meets to discuss some of the current topics and issues in whole-food plant-based nutrition. Meet-up fee is $5.00 per person. For more information, visit: [ http://www.meetup.com/Baltimore-Whole-Food-Plant-Based-Nutrition/ ] DINEKIND Dinekind Harford meets monthly to share information on the benefits of a plant-based diet. On the first Friday of each month at the McFaul Activity Center in Bel Air, Maryland, everybody enjoys a plant-based dinner followed by socializing and information sharing (such as a guest speaker, demonstration, or movie). The members potluck begins at 6:30 and the presentation starts one hour later. Visit: [ http://www.dinekindharford.com/ ] OPEN THE CAGES ALLIANCE Registration is open for the 2015 Baltimore Vegan Living Program. The Vegan Living Program (VLP) is a series of educational events that tell you everything you need to know about living vegan. Each spring, we host Vegan Pledges who pledge to live vegan for the 5-week program, with the help of volunteer Vegan Coaches. VLP is mandatory for anybody that wants to be a pledge or coach; there are six sessions which will be held at Mt. Royal Elementary/Middle School, 121 McMechen St., Baltimore, MD 21217. On April 18th, half the participants will take a field trip to Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary, 15200 Mt. Nebo Road, Poolesville, MD 20837 and the other half will view a film; on April 25th we will switch. Saturday April 4th 3:00-5:00 PM at Mt. Royal Elem. - Vegan Nutrition with Dr. Ruby Lathon of Roadmap to Holistic Health. Saturday April 11th 3:00-5:00 PM at Mt. Royal Elem. - Making the Connection: Sustaining Veganism by Understanding the Big Picture with Brenda Sanders of Better Health Better Life. Saturday April 18th - Participants divide into two groups... 12:00-2:00 PM - Field Trip to Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary in Poolesville, Maryland. Tour with Co-Founder Terry Cummings 3:00-5:00pm at Mt Royal Elem. - Film screening: “Cowspiracy” sponsored by the Sustainability Institute at Molloy College Saturday April 25th - Participants divide into two groups... 12:00-2:00 PM - Field Trip to Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary in Poolesville, Maryland. Tour with Co-Founder Terry Cummings 3:00-5:00pm at Mt Royal Elem. - Film screening: “Cowspiracy” sponsored by the Sustainability Institute at Molloy College Saturday May 2nd 3:00-5:00 PM at Mt. Royal Elem. - Vegan Pledge Graduation! Not yet vegan? Be a Vegan Pledge! Read all about it at www.VeganLivingProgram.org, and register online here: [ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BmoreVeganPledge2015 ] Are you vegan? Be a Vegan Coach! Read all about it at www.VeganLivingProgram.org, and register online here: [ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BmoreVeganPledge2015 ] (New Coaches, please see Orientation info!) Vegan-curious, but not ready to pledge? Come to the educational sessions! (Only Pledges & Coaches must pre-register.) Volunteer! Help us promote the VLP, or lend a hand at the program itself. Contact info@openthecages.org. 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 veggourmet@aol.com 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 ] 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. ******************************************************************************** 7. LANCASTER GETTING VEGAN BAR A new vegan bar, Root, will be opening on West Walnut Street in April. It will serve mainly bar food standards, such as pierogies and nachos. When prompted about the menu, the owner stated: "Your favorite foods twisted into a vegan dining experience" and even confirmed that all drinks will be vegan as well--including drinks that are made not using isinglass. ******************************************************************************** 8. TEFF LOVE--VEGAN ETHIOPIAN COOKBOOK NOW AVAILABLE Our friends at The Book Publishing Company recently published a vegan Ethiopian Cookbook called Teff Love. Vegan Ethiopian food is delicious and now you can use Teff Love to prepare this cuisine at home. First, you’ll find a recipe to make injera (Ethiopan bread). For breakfast you can prepare Ye’shimbra Duket Kita (Savory Chickpea-Flour Pancakes) or Ye’beqolo Genfo (Creamy, Cheesy Corn Grits with a Spicy Seasoned-Oil Drizzle). Another chapter features spicy red sauces and stews including Ye’Atakilt Wot (Potatoes, Carrots, and Cauliflower in a Spicy Sauce), Ye’misser Wot (Red Lentils in a Spicy Sauce). If you don’t like spicy food, one chapter highlights mild sauces and stews including Ye’Ater Kik Alicha (Split Peas in a Mild Sauce) and Ye’atakilt Alicha (Stewed Cabbage, Potatoes and Carrots in a Mild Sauce). The section on cooked vegetables and casseroles offers Ye’Abesha Gomen (Tender Stewed Collard Greens) and Ye’Zelbo Gomen Be’Karot (Tender Kale with Carrots, Onion, and Mild Spices). You’ll also find cold dishes including Ye’Kaysir Atakilt (A Salad of Tender Roasted Beets and Fresh Herbs in a Citrus Dressing) and Azifa (Tangy Lentil Salad). Finally, a section on beverages and sweets includes Telba (A Roasted-Flaxseed Shake) and Mocha Teff Brownies. Teff Love can be purchased from The Vegetarian Resource Group at: www.vrg.org/catalog ******************************************************************************** 9. VRG VEGAN RESTAURANT GATHERING - NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2015 SITAR INDIAN CUISINE Network with Vegetarian Resource Group staff, volunteers, and other dietitians from around the country during the annual meeting of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Dietitians, VRG members, students, and the public are invited. Location is near the Lowes Vanderbilt, a FNCE (conference) hotel. BUFFET MENU: Samosa (potato and pea turnover) Salad Papadum (thin and crispy lentil crackers) Roti (whole wheat bread) Chutney Rice, Tea Yellow Dal (lentils) Chana Masala (chickpeas) Baingan Bhurtha (eggplant) Bhindi Masala (okra) Vegetable Patia (fresh vegetables with sweet and sour mangoes) Fruit PRICE INCLUDING TAX AND TIP PAYMENT BEFORE SEPTEMBER 5, 2015: $25 $30 After September 5. Refunds only made if we can replace your seat. To pay, send to The Vegetarian Resource Group P.O. Box 1463 Baltimore, MD 21203 call (410) 366-8343 Monday to Friday, 9 to 5, or go to www.vrg.org/donate and write in the comments, "Nashville Indian dinner" and names of attendees ******************************************************************************** 10. GET READY FOR A VEGAN PASSOVER Traditionally there are many food restrictions during the eight days of Passover. If you’re vegan, preparing a wide variety of foods during Passover can be overwhelming at times. Thankfully, The Vegetarian Resource Group offers two vegan Passover recipe books, Vegan Passover Recipes and No Cholesterol Passover Recipes. See a sample recipe below! You can purchase these titles from The Vegetarian Resource group at: [ http://www.vrg.org/catalog/ ] Cream of Asparagus or Broccoli Soup (from Vegan Passover Recipes) (Serves 4) People will be amazed and delighted with this non-dairy, lowfat “cream” soup. 2 cups frozen (thawed) or fresh asparagus spears or broccoli florets 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 1 cup vegetable stock 1 cup peeled and boiled white potatoes, mashed 1/2 teaspoon white pepper Microwave asparagus or broccoli and onions for 3 minutes or steam for 8 minutes, until very soft. Retain any liquid (about 1/4 cup). In a blender, combine cooked vegetables, potatoes, and pepper. Process until pureed. Place in a small medium pot and allow soup to simmer covered for 5 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with additional chopped steamed asparagus or broccoli. ******************************************************************************** 11. 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 www.vrg.org/donate by checking "employer to match" and clicking on "Please Select." ******************************************************************************** 12. JOIN VRG'S YAHOO PARENT'S GROUP Are you or someone you know raising a vegetarian or vegan child? If so, you may want to join a network of parents interested in exchanging ideas on various vegetarian/vegan topics including: finding a vegan summer camp, vegan dining options at Disney World, what can I pack in my child’s lunchbox, how have you and your child dealt with the dissection issue in school, can you recommend a veggie-friendly pediatrician or dietitian, is there a veggie children’s group in my area, etc. For more information on this online Yahoo Group see: [ https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/vrgparents/info ] ******************************************************************************** 13. AMAZON SMILE: PURCHASE THROUGH AMAZON AND MAKE A DONATION TO VRG Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Vegetarian Resource Group whenever you shop on AmazonSmile. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service. Support your charitable organization by starting your shopping at [ http://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-1279034 ] ******************************************************************************** 14. 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 ] ******************************************************************************** 15. 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! ******************************************************************************** 16. VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS GET READY TO CELEBRATE MEATOUT DAY ON MARCH 20TH [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/03/get-ready-to-celebrate-meatout-day-on-march-20th/ ] ENJOY VEGAN HAMENTASHEN DURING THE JEWISH HOLIDAY OF PURIM [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/02/27/enjoy-vegan-hamentashen-during-the-jewish-holiday-of-purim/ ] WEATHER GETTING TO YOU THIS WINTER? ENJOY ROASTED VEGGIES AND FRUIT! [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/02/26/weather-getting-to-you-this-winter-enjoy-roasted-veggies-and-fruit/ ] MALTODEXTRINS--UPDATE TO VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP INGREDIENT GUIDE [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/02/25/maltodextrins-update-to-vegetarian-resource-group-ingredient-guide/ ] VEGAN BAKED GOODS AT DOWNTOWN DISNEY IN FLORIDA [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/02/24/vegan-baked-goods-at-downtown-disney-in-florida/ ] FIND A WIDE VARIETY OF VEGGIE MEAL PLANS ON WWW.VRG.ORG [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/02/20/find-a-wide-variety-of-veggie-meal-plans-on-www-vrg-org/ ] CULTURED DEXTROSE [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/02/19/cultured-dextrose/ ] STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS AND NON-PROFIT EMPLOYMENT [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/02/19/student-loan-forgiveness-and-non-profit-employment/ ] DEXTROSE: NEW UPDATE TO VRG INGREDIENT GUIDE [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/02/18/dextrose-new-update-to-vrg-ingredient-guide/ ] SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY AT INTERNATIONAL TEEN CAMP [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/02/18/summer-job-opportunity-in-international-teen-camp/ ] NEW VEGAN RESTAURANTS ADDED TO THE VRG'S VEGGIE RESTAURANT GUIDE [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/02/13/new-vegan-restaurants-added-to-the-vrgs-veggie-restaurant-guide/ ] MELLOW MUSHROOM RELEASES NEW VEGAN MENU [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/02/06/mellow-mushroom-releases-new-vegan-menu/ ] ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A VEGGIE-FRIENDLY PERSONAL CHEF? [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/02/06/are-you-looking-for-a-veggie-friendly-personal-chef/ ] DIETARY REFERENCE INTAKES CALCULATOR FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/02/04/dietary-reference-intakes-calculator-for-health-professionals/ ] ACOSTA SALES AND MARKETING REPORTS ON MEAT SALES PREDICTIONS AND LATINO SHOPPING [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/02/03/acosta-sales-and-marketing-reports-on-meat-sales-predictions-and-latino-shopping-habits/ ] VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP'S COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP MENTIONED ON FASTWEB [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/02/03/vegetarian-resource-groups-college-scholarship-mentioned-on-fastweb/ ] HEINZ AUSTRALIA APPLE JUICE CLARIFIED WITH GELATIN BUT NOT IN NORTH AMERICA [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/01/30/heinz-australia-apple-juice-clarified-with-gelatin-but-not-in-north-america/ ] VEGAN BROCHURE FROM HARP FOR ANIMALS [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/01/29/vegan-brochure-from-harp-for-animals/ ] THE EUROPEAN SNACK ASSOCIATION HAS CRITICIZED A EUROPEAN COMMITTEE DECISION IN FAVOR OF MEAT ORIGIN LABELING [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/01/29/the-european-snack-association-has-criticized-a-european-committee-decision-in-favor-of-meat-origin-labeling/ ] THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP OFFERS THE ELEANOR WOLFF INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/01/28/the-vegetarian-resource-group-offers-the-eleanor-wolff-internship-scholarship/ ] SUPER BOWL SLOW COOKER VEGAN CHILI [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/01/27/super-bowl-slow-cooker-vegan-chili/ ] ARE YOU LOOKING FOR CREATIVE VEGAN MATERIALS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN? [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/01/23/are-you-looking-for-creative-vegan-materials-for-young-children/ ] ******************************************************************************** 17. FOOD PLAY GRANTS The Maryland Soybean Board is offering ten grants to bring Foodplay’s live nutrition education theater program to Maryland schools. These grants cover all fees to bring the program to your schools. Deadline for applications is March 2th. Ten grants are available. Foodplay is for K-5 students. See [ http://foodplay.com/live-shows/foodplay/ ] Shows must be scheduled during the week of April 20, 2015. ******************************************************************************** 18. 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://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 2015 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/ ]. 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