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VRG Maryland News: April 2015

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The Vegetarian Resource Group
Tue, Apr 7, 2015 1:13 PM

The VRG's Maryland Newsletter by Laura McGuiness

April, 2015

To view the VRG Maryland Newsletter on the web, visit:
[ http://www.vrg.org/local/201504local.php ]

  1. THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP’S 1ST ANNUAL ONLINE CHARITY AUCTION:
    JUNE 1-JUNE 15, 2015

  2. A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING VRG VOLUNTEERS

  3. VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS

  4. MARYLAND AREA EVENTS

  5. VRG VEGAN RESTAURANT GATHERING - NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE -
    SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2015

  6. POLLINATION PROJECT

  7. ALEX HERSHAFT: FROM HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR TO ANIMAL RIGHTS; SUNDAY, MAY
    17, 2015

  8. APPLY TO THE VRG VIDEO SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST--DEADLINE: JULY 15, 2015

  9. MATCHING DONATIONS

  10. VRG'S YAHOO PARENT'S GROUP

  11. AMAZON SMILE: PURCHASE THROUGH AMAZON AND MAKE A DONATION TO VRG

  12. DONATE YOUR CAR TO A GOOD CAUSE

  13. BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR FOR VRG

  14. VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS -
    SILICON DIOXIDE, VEGAN PIZZA IN CANADA, VEGAN EATING IN COSTA RICA,
    VEGAN
    ITALIAN CUISINE, VEGGIE OPTIONS AT CAMDEN YARDS IN BALTIMORE,
    JACKFRUIT,
    BECOMING A VEGAN FOOD TECHNOLOGIST, VEGAN PASSOVER RECIPES, USDA
    PETITION,
    AND MORE

  15. ABOUT VRG

  16. THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP’S 1ST ANNUAL ONLINE CHARITY AUCTION:
    JUNE 1-JUNE 15, 2015

Bid on unique products from your favorite veg-friendly companies for a good
cause at The Vegetarian Resource Group’s 1st Annual Online Charity Auction!
June 1st through June 15th, 2015, The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) will
hold an online fundraising auction via Ebay Giving Works where 100% of each
item’s final bid price will be donated to The VRG. Funds from this event
will be used to help offset the costs of printing and shipping our vegan
and
vegetarian-based educational materials, which we have provided to
activists,
professionals and organizations around the country, for over 33 years, free
of charge! The link to the auction will be shared on our website (vrg.org)
and Facebook page ([ https://www.facebook.com/thevegetarianresourcegroup ])
the day it goes live on June 1st at 10 am. If you would like to receive
sneak
peaks of all the amazing vegan goodies being offered in this auction please
RSVP on Facebook at: [ https://www.facebook.com/events/1412672129044692/ ]
If you have any questions about this event or you are a veg-friendly
business
that would like to donate an item please contact our Outreach Coordinator,
Nina, at ninac@vrg.org. We thank you in advance for your support!

Please note that if you bid on and buy an item, you can not take a
charitable
tax deduction up to the worth of the item, since you are receiving a
benefit.


  1. A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING VRG VOLUNTEERS

We would like to thank the following volunteers for their amazing work this
month on VRG’s Vegetarian Restaurant Guide, VRG Scholarship
applications, and
other projects:

 Matt Baker, R.N.
 Shani Stewart
 Laura McGuiness
 Anne Porterfield Custer
 Casey Brown
 Jenny Saccenti
 Nanette Blanchard
 Tim Addicks
 Ryan Andrews
 Whitney Blomquist
 Anna Balfanz
 Priscilla Broadwater

Research for our Restaurant Guide and scholarship responses can be done
at our
office located in Baltimore, MD or remotely using your computer at home.
If you
would like to volunteer, please contact Nina at ninac@vrg.org.


  1. 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://newenglandvegfest.com/ ]

 Charles Village Festival
     Baltimore, MD
     05/30-31

NATIONAL (OUTSIDE OF MARYLAND AREA) EVENTS:

 New England Vegfest
     Worcester, MA
     04/26
     [ https://newenglandvegfest.com/ ]

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

 Animal Rights Conference
     Washington, DC
     07/30-8/2
     [ http://www.arconference.org/ ]

 DC VegFest
     Washington, DC
     10/3
     [ http://dcvegfest.com/ ]

 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.


  1. MARYLAND AREA EVENTS

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

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,
the founder and director of On Purpose Networking for Women, and publisher
of On Purpose Woman magazine, Ginny Presley Robertson, will be helping us
move forward and step into our full potential as leaders and examples to
others.
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.

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. For more information, visit: [
http://www.dinekindharford.com/ ]

BALTIMORE VEGAN DRINKS' MONTHLY MEETUP
Vegan Drinks will be hosting their monthly event on April 7th from 7 PM
to 9 PM at

 Spice and Dice Thai
 1220 E. Joppa Rd.
 Towson, MD 21286

The menu will include soups, salads, noodle bowls, tofu and vegetable
curries,
rice dishes, and their famous crispy eggplant! There are more than a dozen
gluten-free options as well.

Vegan Drinks will also be hosting an event from 7PM to 9PM on April 20th at

 Verde Pizza
 641 S. Montford Ave.
 Baltimore, MD 21224

They will also be hosting a Veganic Gardening Seminar on April 26th in
Catonsville,
MD 21228.

To RSVP, please visit: [ https://www.facebook.com/BaltimoreVeganDrinks or
e-mail bmorevegan@gmail.com ]

For more information about Vegan Drinks, visit:
[ https://www.facebook.com/BaltimoreVeganDrinks ]
[ http://bmorevegan.com/%20 ]

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

3:00-5:00 PM  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

3:00-5:00 PM  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 atopenthecages.org.

MONTHLY COOKING CLASSES
Taking place on Sunday, April 12, 2015 from 10AM to 1PM in Fairfax Station,
VA, is a cooking class all about soyfoods! Learn the health benefits of
cooking
with soyfood derivatives. Past classes have included some of the following:

 roasted soy nuts
 organic soy milk smoothies
 edamame hummus
 miso tahini spread
 ranch dressing
 miso soup
 tofu boursin cheese
 tempeh medallions in black bean sauce
 tempeh salad
 tempeh Reuben
 TVP meatloaf
 marinated baked tofu
 tofu nuggets
 breaded tofu
 soy chili
 Thai tofu
 sesame tofu bowl
 fudgesicles

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.


  1. VRG VEGAN RESTAURANT GATHERING - NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE -
    SUNDAY, OCTOBER4, 2015

Sitar Indian Restaurant

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 AM to 5 PM, or go to
www.vrg.org/donate and write in the comments,
“Nashville Indian dinner” and names of attendees.


  1. POLLINATION PROJECT

They provide $1,000 startup grants to individual change makers and projects
that promote compassion around the world. The foundation does not fund
projects that support the consumption, distribution, farming, eating of
animals
or animal products. They encourage vegan youth to apply.

See: [ https://thepollinationproject.org/ ]


  1. Alex Hershaft: His Journey from the Holocaust to Animal Rights

On Sunday, May 17th, 2015 at 3:30PM, Alex Hershaft will be speaking at
Ner Tamid, 4217 Pimlico Road Baltimore, MD 21209. Alex is the co-founder of
Farm Animal Rights Movement, the nation's oldest organization that
exclusively
promotes the rights of animals. Early in his life Alex and his parents were
forced to move into the Warsaw Ghetto. As the Nazis began liquidating the
area and sending people to the Treblinka death camp, Alex and his family
escaped.

The VRG will be co-sponsoring this event, so join us at this unique
demonstration
of perseverance and dedication.

Tickets are available at JewishVeg.org/Tickets. They are $5 in advance and
$8 at the door. Vegan refreshments will be available.

For more information, visit: [ http://jewishveg.org/Baltimore ]


  1. APPLY TO THE VRG VIDEO SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST--DEADLINE: JULY 15, 2015

You can be this year's VRG video winner! The next contest deadline is
July 15, 2015. For more information on how to apply and the rules
surrounding
the contest, visit: [ http://www.vrg.org/videoscholarship.php ]

For information about our $5,000 and $10,000 scholarship contest for high
school seniors, see: [ http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm ] Deadline is
February 20, 2016.

If you would like to support VRG internships or our scholarship contests,
please donate at: www.vrg.org/donate

Join The Vegetarian Resource Group at: [
http://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php ]


9 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."


  1. 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 ]


  1. 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 ]


  1. 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 ]


  1. 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!


  1. VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS

WHOLESOY & COMPANY CLOSING
[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/04/01/wholesoy-company-closing/ ]

THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP 2015 VIDEO CONTEST
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/04/01/the-vegetarian-resource-group-2015-video-contest/
]

SILICON DIOXIDE
[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/31/silicon-dioxide/ ]

14-YEAR-OLD DESIGNED AND NOW SELLS VEGGIE T-SHIRT
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/31/14-year-old-designed-and-now-sells-veggie-t-shirt/
]

BASEBALL FANS CAN NOW FIND VEGGIE OPTIONS AT CAMDEN YARDS IN BALTIMORE,
MARYLAND
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/27/baseball-fans-can-now-find-veggie-options-at-camden-yards-in-baltimore-maryland/
]

IT'S EASIER TO FIND VEGAN PIZZA IN CANADA NOW!
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/26/its-easier-to-find-vegan-pizza-in-canada-now/
]

AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CUISINE, MADE VEGAN!
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/26/auththentic-italian-cuisine-made-vegan/
]

AMY'S KITCHEN RECALLS PRODUCTS CONTAINING ORGANIC SPINACH
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/24/amys-kitchen-recalls-products-containing-organic-spinach/
]

VEGAN EATING IN COSTA RICA
[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/19/vegan-eating-in-costa-rica/ ]

"VEGAN STREET FAIR IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA MAKES HISTORY"
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/19/vegan-street-fair-in-los-angeles-california-makes-history/
]

PETITION TO USDA & HHS ON SUSTAINABLE DIETARY GUIDELINES
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/18/petition-to-usda-hhs-on-sustainable-dietary-guidelines/
]

ISSUES WITH CANDY LABELING
[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/17/issues-with-candy-labeling/ ]

WHERE CAN YOU BUY VEGAN EASTER CANDY ONLINE?
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/17/where-can-you-buy-vegan-easter-candy-online/
]

VEGAN PASSOVER RECIPES
[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/12/vegan-passover-recipes-3/ ]

2015 VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/11/2015-vegetarian-resource-group-college-scholarships/
]

VRG VEGAN RESTAURANT GATHERING IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/11/vrg-vegan-restaurant-gathering-in-nashville-tennessee/
]

ENTER THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP 2015 VIDEO CONTEST!
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/10/enter-the-vegetarian-resource-group-2015-video-contest/
]

VEGAN JACKFRUIT RECIPES
[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/09/vegan-jackfruit-recipes/ ]

THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP ANNUAL ESSAY CONTEST FOR KIDS
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/06/the-vegetarian-resource-group-annual-essay-contest-for-kids/
]

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A VEG-FRIENDLY CAREER? CONSIDER BECOMING A VEGAN FOOD
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/04/are-you-looking-for-a-veg-friendly-career-consider-becoming-a-vegan-food-technologist/
]


  1. 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.

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The VRG's Maryland Newsletter by Laura McGuiness April, 2015 To view the VRG Maryland Newsletter on the web, visit: [ http://www.vrg.org/local/201504local.php ] 1. THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP’S 1ST ANNUAL ONLINE CHARITY AUCTION: JUNE 1-JUNE 15, 2015 2. A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING VRG VOLUNTEERS 3. VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS 4. MARYLAND AREA EVENTS 5. VRG VEGAN RESTAURANT GATHERING - NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2015 6. POLLINATION PROJECT 7. ALEX HERSHAFT: FROM HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR TO ANIMAL RIGHTS; SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2015 8. APPLY TO THE VRG VIDEO SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST--DEADLINE: JULY 15, 2015 9. MATCHING DONATIONS 10. VRG'S YAHOO PARENT'S GROUP 11. AMAZON SMILE: PURCHASE THROUGH AMAZON AND MAKE A DONATION TO VRG 12. DONATE YOUR CAR TO A GOOD CAUSE 13. BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR FOR VRG 14. VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS - SILICON DIOXIDE, VEGAN PIZZA IN CANADA, VEGAN EATING IN COSTA RICA, VEGAN ITALIAN CUISINE, VEGGIE OPTIONS AT CAMDEN YARDS IN BALTIMORE, JACKFRUIT, BECOMING A VEGAN FOOD TECHNOLOGIST, VEGAN PASSOVER RECIPES, USDA PETITION, AND MORE 15. ABOUT VRG 1. THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP’S 1ST ANNUAL ONLINE CHARITY AUCTION: JUNE 1-JUNE 15, 2015 Bid on unique products from your favorite veg-friendly companies for a good cause at The Vegetarian Resource Group’s 1st Annual Online Charity Auction! June 1st through June 15th, 2015, The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) will hold an online fundraising auction via Ebay Giving Works where 100% of each item’s final bid price will be donated to The VRG. Funds from this event will be used to help offset the costs of printing and shipping our vegan and vegetarian-based educational materials, which we have provided to activists, professionals and organizations around the country, for over 33 years, free of charge! The link to the auction will be shared on our website (vrg.org) and Facebook page ([ https://www.facebook.com/thevegetarianresourcegroup ]) the day it goes live on June 1st at 10 am. If you would like to receive sneak peaks of all the amazing vegan goodies being offered in this auction please RSVP on Facebook at: [ https://www.facebook.com/events/1412672129044692/ ] If you have any questions about this event or you are a veg-friendly business that would like to donate an item please contact our Outreach Coordinator, Nina, at ninac@vrg.org. We thank you in advance for your support! Please note that if you bid on and buy an item, you can not take a charitable tax deduction up to the worth of the item, since you are receiving a benefit. ****************************************************************************** 2. A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING VRG VOLUNTEERS We would like to thank the following volunteers for their amazing work this month on VRG’s Vegetarian Restaurant Guide, VRG Scholarship applications, and other projects: Matt Baker, R.N. Shani Stewart Laura McGuiness Anne Porterfield Custer Casey Brown Jenny Saccenti Nanette Blanchard Tim Addicks Ryan Andrews Whitney Blomquist Anna Balfanz Priscilla Broadwater Research for our Restaurant Guide and scholarship responses can be done at our office located in Baltimore, MD or remotely using your computer at home. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Nina at ninac@vrg.org. ****************************************************************************** 3. 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://newenglandvegfest.com/ ] Charles Village Festival Baltimore, MD 05/30-31 NATIONAL (OUTSIDE OF MARYLAND AREA) EVENTS: New England Vegfest Worcester, MA 04/26 [ https://newenglandvegfest.com/ ] Richmond Vegfest Richmond, VA 06/20 [ http://www.veggiefest.org/ ] Animal Rights Conference Washington, DC 07/30-8/2 [ http://www.arconference.org/ ] DC VegFest Washington, DC 10/3 [ http://dcvegfest.com/ ] 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. ****************************************************************************** 4. MARYLAND AREA EVENTS 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 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, the founder and director of On Purpose Networking for Women, and publisher of On Purpose Woman magazine, Ginny Presley Robertson, will be helping us move forward and step into our full potential as leaders and examples to others. 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. 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. For more information, visit: [ http://www.dinekindharford.com/ ] BALTIMORE VEGAN DRINKS' MONTHLY MEETUP Vegan Drinks will be hosting their monthly event on April 7th from 7 PM to 9 PM at Spice and Dice Thai 1220 E. Joppa Rd. Towson, MD 21286 The menu will include soups, salads, noodle bowls, tofu and vegetable curries, rice dishes, and their famous crispy eggplant! There are more than a dozen gluten-free options as well. Vegan Drinks will also be hosting an event from 7PM to 9PM on April 20th at Verde Pizza 641 S. Montford Ave. Baltimore, MD 21224 They will also be hosting a Veganic Gardening Seminar on April 26th in Catonsville, MD 21228. To RSVP, please visit: [ https://www.facebook.com/BaltimoreVeganDrinks or e-mail bmorevegan@gmail.com ] For more information about Vegan Drinks, visit: [ https://www.facebook.com/BaltimoreVeganDrinks ] [ http://bmorevegan.com/%20 ] 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 3:00-5:00 PM 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 3:00-5:00 PM 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 atopenthecages.org. MONTHLY COOKING CLASSES Taking place on Sunday, April 12, 2015 from 10AM to 1PM in Fairfax Station, VA, is a cooking class all about soyfoods! Learn the health benefits of cooking with soyfood derivatives. Past classes have included some of the following: roasted soy nuts organic soy milk smoothies edamame hummus miso tahini spread ranch dressing miso soup tofu boursin cheese tempeh medallions in black bean sauce tempeh salad tempeh Reuben TVP meatloaf marinated baked tofu tofu nuggets breaded tofu soy chili Thai tofu sesame tofu bowl fudgesicles 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. ****************************************************************************** 5. VRG VEGAN RESTAURANT GATHERING - NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - SUNDAY, OCTOBER4, 2015 Sitar Indian Restaurant 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 AM to 5 PM, or go to www.vrg.org/donate and write in the comments, “Nashville Indian dinner” and names of attendees. ****************************************************************************** 6. POLLINATION PROJECT They provide $1,000 startup grants to individual change makers and projects that promote compassion around the world. The foundation does not fund projects that support the consumption, distribution, farming, eating of animals or animal products. They encourage vegan youth to apply. See: [ https://thepollinationproject.org/ ] ****************************************************************************** 7. Alex Hershaft: His Journey from the Holocaust to Animal Rights On Sunday, May 17th, 2015 at 3:30PM, Alex Hershaft will be speaking at Ner Tamid, 4217 Pimlico Road Baltimore, MD 21209. Alex is the co-founder of Farm Animal Rights Movement, the nation's oldest organization that exclusively promotes the rights of animals. Early in his life Alex and his parents were forced to move into the Warsaw Ghetto. As the Nazis began liquidating the area and sending people to the Treblinka death camp, Alex and his family escaped. The VRG will be co-sponsoring this event, so join us at this unique demonstration of perseverance and dedication. Tickets are available at JewishVeg.org/Tickets. They are $5 in advance and $8 at the door. Vegan refreshments will be available. For more information, visit: [ http://jewishveg.org/Baltimore ] ****************************************************************************** 8. APPLY TO THE VRG VIDEO SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST--DEADLINE: JULY 15, 2015 You can be this year's VRG video winner! The next contest deadline is July 15, 2015. For more information on how to apply and the rules surrounding the contest, visit: [ http://www.vrg.org/videoscholarship.php ] For information about our $5,000 and $10,000 scholarship contest for high school seniors, see: [ http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm ] Deadline is February 20, 2016. If you would like to support VRG internships or our scholarship contests, please donate at: www.vrg.org/donate Join The Vegetarian Resource Group at: [ http://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php ] ****************************************************************************** 9 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." ****************************************************************************** 10. 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 ] ****************************************************************************** 11. 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 ] ****************************************************************************** 12. 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 ] ****************************************************************************** 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 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! ****************************************************************************** 14. VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS WHOLESOY & COMPANY CLOSING [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/04/01/wholesoy-company-closing/ ] THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP 2015 VIDEO CONTEST [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/04/01/the-vegetarian-resource-group-2015-video-contest/ ] SILICON DIOXIDE [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/31/silicon-dioxide/ ] 14-YEAR-OLD DESIGNED AND NOW SELLS VEGGIE T-SHIRT [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/31/14-year-old-designed-and-now-sells-veggie-t-shirt/ ] BASEBALL FANS CAN NOW FIND VEGGIE OPTIONS AT CAMDEN YARDS IN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/27/baseball-fans-can-now-find-veggie-options-at-camden-yards-in-baltimore-maryland/ ] IT'S EASIER TO FIND VEGAN PIZZA IN CANADA NOW! [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/26/its-easier-to-find-vegan-pizza-in-canada-now/ ] AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CUISINE, MADE VEGAN! [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/26/auththentic-italian-cuisine-made-vegan/ ] AMY'S KITCHEN RECALLS PRODUCTS CONTAINING ORGANIC SPINACH [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/24/amys-kitchen-recalls-products-containing-organic-spinach/ ] VEGAN EATING IN COSTA RICA [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/19/vegan-eating-in-costa-rica/ ] "VEGAN STREET FAIR IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA MAKES HISTORY" [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/19/vegan-street-fair-in-los-angeles-california-makes-history/ ] PETITION TO USDA & HHS ON SUSTAINABLE DIETARY GUIDELINES [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/18/petition-to-usda-hhs-on-sustainable-dietary-guidelines/ ] ISSUES WITH CANDY LABELING [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/17/issues-with-candy-labeling/ ] WHERE CAN YOU BUY VEGAN EASTER CANDY ONLINE? [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/17/where-can-you-buy-vegan-easter-candy-online/ ] VEGAN PASSOVER RECIPES [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/12/vegan-passover-recipes-3/ ] 2015 VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/11/2015-vegetarian-resource-group-college-scholarships/ ] VRG VEGAN RESTAURANT GATHERING IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/11/vrg-vegan-restaurant-gathering-in-nashville-tennessee/ ] ENTER THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP 2015 VIDEO CONTEST! [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/10/enter-the-vegetarian-resource-group-2015-video-contest/ ] VEGAN JACKFRUIT RECIPES [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/09/vegan-jackfruit-recipes/ ] THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP ANNUAL ESSAY CONTEST FOR KIDS [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/06/the-vegetarian-resource-group-annual-essay-contest-for-kids/ ] ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A VEG-FRIENDLY CAREER? CONSIDER BECOMING A VEGAN FOOD [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/04/are-you-looking-for-a-veg-friendly-career-consider-becoming-a-vegan-food-technologist/ ] ****************************************************************************** 15. 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/ ] If you do not wish to receive the Local Email Newsletter, visit [ http://lists.vrg.org/mailman/listinfo/vrg-maryland_lists.vrg.org ] Instructions for unsubscribing will appear at the bottom of the page. -- Please support our outreach and assistance to others! Join VRG: http://www.vrg.org/journal/subscribe.htm Donate: https://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?Action=GC&CID=1565 Free email news: http://www.vrg.org/vrgnews/index.htm#subscribe vrg@vrg.org http://www.vrg.org The Vegetarian Resource Group / Vegetarian Journal P.O. Box 1463 / Baltimore MD 21203 US (410) 366-8343 The VRG is an educational non-profit group providing information on vegetarianism & veganism.