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vEdgy Comedy Show (a Comedy show for Vegans by Vegans)
2022-10-19 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Phoenix) | The Organic Grill, 133 W 3rd St, New York, NY, 10003, us
Hey Vegan Rebels!
Want to see top comedians in the country but tired of not being able to enjoy the food?
Don’t worry, we got you!!
Presenting vEdgy Comedy a comedy show for Vegans by Vegans!
ENJOY TOP COMEDIANS IN THE COUNTRY AS THEY DELIVER PLANT-POWERED PUNCHLINES!
Featuring:

Andre D. Thompson (Tonight Show w/Jimmy Fallon)
Diana Vogel (Gotham Comedy Club)
Igor Martinez (NY Comedy Festival)
Sean Mallory (Stand-Up NY)
Bryan Torresdey (Kenan Thompson’s Ultimate Comedy Experience Finalist 2022)
Shafi Hossain (Penthouse Comedy)
SPECIAL HEADLINER Myq Kaplan (Conan, Comedy Central Presents, Just For Laughs)

Tickets only $10 plus one delicious item during the show, trust me you’ll want the food (recommend the OG burger!)
Please get tickets ASAP, limited seating show WILL SELL OUT!
Follow @vedgycomedy in IG for all updates!

Dinner at Tacotopia (Located in Dupont Circle's Underground Food Hall)
Underground Food Court, 1506 19th St NW, Washington, DC, 20036, us
Tacotopia is a brand new all vegan business specializing in vegan tacos. They are located in Dupont Circle’s Underground Food Hall. Let’s show this new vegan business some love and grab tacos for dinner with them.
You can find Tacotopia’s menu here:
[Tacotopia | Vegan Tacos | DuPont Circle Washington DC](https://www.tacotopia.co/)
Tacotopia does not have seating so we will grab our tacos to go, and then find a place to sit together nearby. If there is no rain, we will eat outside.
VSDC (http://www.vsdc.org) is a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through education on the benefits of a vegan diet & lifestyle. Sharing food is the bond that brings families together; so it is with VSDC. From simply “breaking bread” to experiencing delicious and nutritious vegan foods from around the world, we make your journey easier, enjoyable & meaningful.
By coming to this event, we expect you will follow the code of conduct found at [Policies – VSDC – Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies)
**VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.**

Improv For Fun at West End Neighborhood Library
West End Neighborhood Library, 2301 L Street NW, Washington, DC, United States
Please enjoy a free and fun improv event led by VSDC member Sol Aziz. This event is intended for anyone with an interest in improv no matter your experience level.
Improv helps:
* Build confidence
* Learn how to connect with people better
* Improve thinking on your feet
* Most importantly brings laughter, happiness, and fun to your life.
For more information on the benefits of improv you can visit this link:
[https://www.coverttheatre.com/about-improv](https://www.coverttheatre.com/about-improv)
This event will be indoors. The reserved room can hold 100 people, and we will cap this event at 25 people to ensure we have enough space between each other. Please use your best judgement in regards to your health when signing up for this event.
VSDC (http://www.vsdc.org) is a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through education on the benefits of a vegan diet & lifestyle. Sharing food is the bond that brings families together; so it is with VSDC. From simply “breaking bread” to experiencing delicious and nutritious vegan foods from around the world, we make your journey easier, enjoyable & meaningful.
By coming to this event, we expect you will follow the code of conduct found at [Policies – VSDC – Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies)
**VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.**

Virtual Game Night: Codenames
Online event
Join us for a VSDC remote game night featuring Codenames. Codenames is an award-winning word game where two teams compete by each having a “Spymaster” give clues that can point to one or more words on the board. Teammates attempt to guess their team’s words while avoiding the words of the other team. The first team to guess all of their words wins.
Note: the game room will be locked 10 minutes after the start of the event, so please be on time.
Don’t worry if you’ve never played Codenames before. All are welcome and we’ll go over the basic rules at the start of the event. There are additional details and instructions here: https://czechgames.com/files/rules/codenames-rules-en.pdf if you would like to (re)familiarize yourself with the game. Since we’ll be playing remotely, some details and rules will be amended as needed.
By signing up for this event you are agreeing to abide by our harassment policy https://vsdc.org/policies/
Don’t be a no show! If your plans change, update your RSVP so that another may attend.
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VSDC (http://www.vsdc.org) is a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through education on the benefits of a vegan diet & lifestyle. Sharing food is the bond that brings families together; so it is with VSDC. From simply “breaking bread” to experiencing delicious and nutritious vegan foods from around the world, we make your journey easier, enjoyable & meaningful.
VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.

Veg*n Pizza Crawl - Williamsburg #BrooklynNYC
Vinnie’s Pizzeria, 148 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11249, United States
**You can join the Pizza crawl for any length of time, tag along halfway, and leave the crawl whenever you wish. Buying food/eating at Veg*n establishments is at your discretion.**
New York City has some fantastic eating and drinking neighborhoods, and Williamsburg holds its own among the best. As likealocaltours.com states Williamsburg is “an influential hub for fashion, music, art, food and of course hipster culture.. Williamsburg, one of Brooklyn’s most popular and exciting neighborhoods, straddles old and new. You can enjoy the lively arts, music, and boutique scene here, chill in numerous cafes, dine in some very good restaurants — and soak up the unique vibe.”.
Join us as we walk through the neighborhood of Williamsburg – exploring the local scene, as we eat at PIZZA venues serving veg*n options.
1st Leg Food Crawl – 06:30 PM onwards
Stop 1.1 – Vinnie’s Pizzeria (148 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn)
http://vinniesbrooklyn.com/
Bedford Avenue pizza fixture serving up exotic slices & vegan options from a modest counter.
Stop 1.2 – Two Boots Williamsburg (558 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn)
https://twoboots.com/locations/williamsburg
Offbeat chain serving cornmeal-crusted pizzas with quirky Cajun toppings in a kid-friendly space- Vegan Options
Stop 1.3 – Ace’s Pizza (637 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn)
http://www.acesperfectpizza.com/
Down-to-earth restaurant offering deep dish & thin crust pizza, plus garlic bread- Vegan Options
2nd Leg Food Crawl – 8:00 PM onwards
Stop 2.1 – Krispy Krust Pizza (175 Kent Ave, Brooklyn)
https://www.krispykrustpizzanyc.com/
Decent selection of regular and grandma slices – Vegan Options
In the end, we’ll walk up and hangout by the Waterfront at “North 5th Street Pier and Park” – (105 River St, Brooklyn) – Depending on the weather we might choose to hangout at an alternative location.
FOR OUR NEW MEMBERS: this is an incredibly friendly and welcoming group. We are a FUN group. Join us for a crisp fall season of walking in the Williamsburg neighborhood with lively conversations, great veg*n pizza and drinks with fellow vegetarians and vegans. Please wear comfortable clothes and stay hydrated.
Food Crawl – Everyone pays for themselves at veg*n establishments. Most of them take major credit cards. Easy!
TRAIN DIRECTIONS: For Vinnie’s Pizzeria – Take L train to Bedford Ave – 3 Min/ 0.1 Mile. For Krispy Krust Pizza – Take L train to Bedford Ave – 9 Min/ 0.5 Mile
We would love to have you join our Veg*n Pizza Crawl – Mark the day!
Karthik :))
**You can join the Pizza crawl for any length of time, tag along halfway, and leave the crawl whenever you wish. Buying food/eating at Veg*n establishments is at your discretion.**
Image Courtesy – https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/

PLNT Burger Dinner (Rockville Location)
Whole Foods Rockville, 11355 Woodglen Drive, Rockville, MD, us
PLNT Burger is inviting VSDC to dinner at their Rockville location!
We encourage everyone to eat at the picnic tables outside. However, if it is raining or too cold, we will eat inside.
PLNT Burger will be offering our group a special discount code that can be added in the PLNT Burger app. To prepare for the event, download the PLNT Burger app on your phone and make sure your phone is charged! I will let you all know what the promo code is prior to the event in the comments.
If you want to come socialize but do not want to purchase food at PLNT Burger we still welcome you. We kindly ask that if you purchase other food or bring your own meal, it must be vegan. Anyone that brings a nonvegan meal will be asked to finish their meal elsewhere, and join back with us when they have finished eating.
VSDC (http://www.vsdc.org) is a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through education on the benefits of a vegan diet & lifestyle. Sharing food is the bond that brings families together; so it is with VSDC. From simply “breaking bread” to experiencing delicious and nutritious vegan foods from around the world, we make your journey easier, enjoyable & meaningful.
By coming to this event, we expect you will follow the code of conduct found at [Policies – VSDC – Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies)
**VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.**

Veggie Biking in Clarksville and Brunch at Great Sage
Great Sage, 5809 Clarksville Square Dr, Clarksville, MD, 21029, United States
Please join us for Veggie Bike Ride on roads in the Clarksville area.
We’ll meet at 10am on Sunday Oct 9, 2022 at [Great Sage parking lot](https://g.page/GreatSageRestaurant?share).
We will ride on roads in the Clarksville. Details below have couple of tentative ride routes that we will take. We will cool off at Great Sage after the ride.
Route Possibilities:
https://goo.gl/maps/T8avXE4S3hoQEyfa8 OR https://goo.gl/maps/8c1y7AAh7p7KgmA67
Length: ~20 miles
Difficulty level: strenuous
Elevation change: about 1000 ft up and down
Bike time: ~2 hours at moderate pace (10 mph)
Total time: ~4 hours
Biking surface: paved
Route type: roads
Post ride Lunch: Great Sage
Weather: we will not be riding in rain, windy (greater than 10mph) or cold (less that 50 F) conditions so stay tuned for Comments on this page.
Food/Water: Bring your own vegan snacks and (non-alcoholic) beverage to enjoy. Please carry plenty of water!
During the ride: we will plan to slow often to let the group gather together.
*For important updates, regularly monitor the “Comments” section on this page (below).*
*Don’t be a no show! If your plans change, update your RSVP.*
When you sign up to join, you automatically acknowledge
VSDC hikes (and bikes)[ Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/)
*Please also view and abide by the RULES listed below*
RULES
* Pets are not allowed
* Use of intoxicants such as alcohol, cigarettes and/or illegal substances is banned during this event.
* Practice safe biking habits including:
* Wearing a bike helmet
* Keeping a safe distance between each other (bikes don’t have brake lights and tailgating can easily result in crashes)
* Avoid side by side riding unless the road gives us ample opportunity
* This event is for those who are fully vaccinated only. Also please do not attend if you are sick or have been near someone who thinks they may have or have been exposed to COVID-19.
If you comply with the above, we look forward to seeing you IRL (in real life)! Thanks for your support.
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VSDC (http://www.vsdc.org) is a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through education on the benefits of a vegan diet & lifestyle. Sharing food is the bond that brings families together; so it is with VSDC. From simply “breaking bread” to experiencing delicious and nutritious vegan foods from around the world, we make your journey easier, enjoyable & meaningful.
VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.

Vegan Fun Run: Blue Bottle Coffee. Capital Crescent Trail. 6.0 miles
Blue Bottle Coffee, 1046 Potomac St NW, Washington, DC, 20007, us
This is a fun 6-mile run that starts and ends at Blue Bottle Coffee in Georgetown. We will do an out and back, 6-mile run on the Capital Crescent Trail, but feel free to extend or shorten.
All levels of runners are welcome.
Weather: Be prepared! We will run rain or shine, but if conditions pose a danger, we’ll cancel the run and post a notice in the “comments” section.
*For important updates regularly monitor the “comments” section below.*
*Don’t be a no show! If your plans change, update your RSVP.*
*When you sign up to join a run you automatically acknowledge
VSDC Physical Activity Liability Waiver: https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/
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VSDC (http://www.vsdc.org) is a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through education on the benefits of a vegan diet & lifestyle. Sharing food is the bond that brings families together; so it is with VSDC. From simply “breaking bread” to experiencing delicious and nutritious vegan foods from around the world, we make your journey easier, enjoyable & meaningful.
VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.
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Vegan Potluck Picnic in Takoma Park, MD
Takoma Park-Silver Spring Food Co-op, 201 Ethan Allen Ave, Takoma Park, MD, 20912, us
Everyone from seasoned vegan chefs to those who have yet to cook a vegan dish are invited to this kick-off vegan potluck lunch.
Bring a vegan dish that you prepared – or bought (salad, bread/spread, main or side dish, dessert) to share and your own beverage, plate, cup and cutlery (preferably non-disposable). Beverages and vegan items for sharing can also be purchased from the Co-op. Several picnic tables are available, but you may want to bring a folding chair just in case. There is limited shade onsite and in the pocket park across the street.
Please also bring a printed list of ingredients for your dish, out of consideration for people with food allergies.
Please use the comments below to let us know what dish you plan to bring.
In case of inclement weather, the event will be canceled (no rain dates) no later than the evening before.
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VSDC (http://www.vsdc.org) is a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through education on the benefits of a vegan diet & lifestyle. Sharing food is the bond that brings families together; so it is with VSDC. From simply “breaking bread” to experiencing delicious and nutritious vegan foods from around the world, we make your journey easier, enjoyable & meaningful.
VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.

Virtual Game Night: Gartic Phone
Online event
Join us for a VSDC remote game night featuring Gartic Phone. Gartic Phone is a hilarious mashup of Pictionary and Telephone where each player begins by writing a quirky sentence, is then asked to draw what others wrote and finally describe the kooky drawings they see.
Note: the game room will be locked 10 minutes after the start of the event, so please be on time.
Don’t worry if you’ve never played Gartic Phone before – or even know how to draw! All are welcome and we’ll go over the basic rules at the start of the event. If you want to preview the game beforehand please visit: https://garticphone.com/
By signing up for this event you are agreeing to abide by our harassment policy https://vsdc.org/policies/
Don’t be a no show! If your plans change, update your RSVP so that another may attend.
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VSDC (http://www.vsdc.org) is a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through education on the benefits of a vegan diet & lifestyle. Sharing food is the bond that brings families together; so it is with VSDC. From simply “breaking bread” to experiencing delicious and nutritious vegan foods from around the world, we make your journey easier, enjoyable & meaningful.
VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.

Veg*n Picnic in Madison Square Park - PLNT Burger, Vegan Taqueria, Anita Gelato
PLNT Burger, 1147 Broadway, New York, NY, 10001, us
**Vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants** seem to be **opening almost every month** in the **conveniently located Madison Square Park area.** And Madison Square Park itself has a large picnic area with tons of tables and chairs. Join us on this early October evening for a beautiful evening picnic under the lights, as we order order take-out from the numerous nearby vegan and vegan-friendly restuarants.
Two of the newest restaurants are **PLNT Burger** and **Mas Veggies Vegan Taqueria**. Also new to most of us is **Anita Gelato**, a **(non-vegan)** dessert venue with **TEN vegan ice cream and gelato options.**
**Take your pick: Get take-out from one or SEVERAL of the vegan and vegan-friendly venues on the list below, and THEN ***meet us in Madison Square Park in the picnic area by the Shake Shack*** for a sprawling veg*n take-out picnic. We’ll be putting the tables and chairs together into one, hugely-long table — you’ll see it!**
**1. PLNT Burger – ALL-VEGAN**
1147 Broadway (bet. W. 26th & W. 27th Streets)
[https://www.plntburger.com](https://www.plntburger.com)
This new-to-New York burgers-and-fries chain has taken the city by storm.
**2. Más Veggies Vegan Taqueria / Veggie Grill – ALL-VEGAN**
12 W. 23rd St. (bet. 5th & 6th Aves.)
[https://www.eatmasveggies.com](https://www.eatmasveggies.com)
Now sharing space with 23rd Street’s excellent Veggie Grill (an all-vegan burger joint), new kid on the block Más Veggies Vegan Taqueria offers an outstanding Mexican menu.
**3. Anita Gelato (aka: Anita La Mamma del Gelato)**
1141 Broadway (corner of W. 26th Street)
[https://www.anita-gelato.com](https://www.anita-gelato.com)
International gelato chain “Anita La Mamma del Gelato” — newly in New York, at the corner of Broadway & W. 26th Street — **is just a couple of doors down from PLNT Burger (see above)**. **Not all vegan**, they have 150 homemade ice cream and gelato flavors, **TEN** of which are **vegan**.
**4. NuLeaf – ALL-VEGAN**
23 W. 23rd St. (bet. 5th & 6th Aves.)
[https://www.eatnuleaf.com](https://www.eatnuleaf.com)
Yet another newish all-vegan restaurant, this one is across the street from Más Veggies Vegan Taqueria / Veggie Grill. They specialize in salads, vegan bowls, wraps, and soups and chili. Their large menu also includes a lot of side dishes, including multiple kinds of seitan, tofu, roasted sweet potatoes, broccoli, grilled chicken, baked beans, and smoky maple mushrooms.
**5. Marty’s V Burger – ALL-VEGAN**
134 East 27th St. (bet. Lexington Ave. & 3rd Ave.)
[https://www.martysvburger.com](https://www.martysvburger.com)
We love this restaurant so much, we normally have whole meetups devoted to this one place. (We hosted one a few months ago.) The original burgers-and-fries venue in the Madison Square Park area, this longtime favorite continues to expand its menu. Marty’s serves a wide variety of vegan burgers, and their menu also includes Crabby Patties, Vegan Drumstix, and a large selection of entree salads, wraps, and vegan desserts.
**6. Pure Grit BBQ – ALL-VEGAN**
36 Lexington Ave. (bet. E. 23rd St. & E. 24th St.)
[https://www.puregritbbq.com](https://www.puregritbbq.com)
New. First-ever all-vegan fast food BBQ in NYC. In addition to BBQ, sells Chicken & Waffle, Mac and Cheese, Fried Tofu Bites, Waffle Fries, Chips & Queso, Baked Beans.
**WHERE TO MEET US:** Step one is on your own. **FIRST, Get take-out from one or SEVERAL of the vegan and vegan-friendly venues on the list above. THEN ***Meet us in Madison Square Park in the picnic area by the Shake Shack*** for a sprawling veg*n take-out picnic. We’ll be putting the tables and chairs together into one, hugely-long table — you’ll see it! Again, this is in the picnic area by the Shake Shack, inside of Madison Square Park.** (Madison Square Park is a three-block-long park between Madison Ave. & 5th Ave., bounded by E. 23rd St. on the south side of the park, going to E. 26th St. on the north side of the park. The Shake Shack picnic area is in the south section of the park, near 23rd Street.)
**We are an extremely friendly and welcoming group.** To our new members: Come to the meetup and make new friends! We are delighted to meet you, and to welcome you to the group.
Looking forward to seeing you for this veg*n evening picnic under the lights, in beautiful Madison Square Park!
David

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2022-10-05 | MD

VEG OUT 2021
2022-10-05 | MD

Vegan Pizza Run!
2022-10-05 | MD
You guys have been asking for this one for a while…and it’s finally happening! Runners of all experience levels and humans of all diets are invited to break out your favorite facial covering and come out for a socially distant run (1-6 miles) + vegan pizza @ Johnny Rad’s after!. Details to follow–please RSVP if you’re joining us!
By joining us, you acknowledge…
~ You are healthy and have not been knowingly exposed to others with COVID-19 within the last two weeks
~ There is an inherent increased COVID-19 risk by being around other humans
~ You will not hold NMA Baltimore responsible for any consequence of our gathering
~ You agree to adhere to the safety requirements, including wearing a facial covering and maintaining distance between yourself and others.
Think COVID is a hoax? Please skip this run.
Can’t wait to see you!

Kundalini Yoga in a Salt Room
Skin and Wellness Centre, 929 W Broad St Suite #101, Falls Church, VA, 22046, us
The Kundalini Yoga class will use breath, movement, mantra, and meditation to heal the mind, body, and spirit.
Each class consists of a kriya, which is a series of postures taught in sequence to produce a desired effect.
This class is designed to help students deepen their awareness, connect with their creative energy, open the heart, stimulate the immune, glandular and nervous system, and balance the chakras.
The salt room will take your yoga practice to a whole new level! Enjoy the benefits of salt therapy, also known as Halotherapy, as you breathe in micro-particles of salt that can help to cleanse the respiratory system and rejuvenate the skin.
Registration is required for this event and there’s limited space in the salt room! Details to register are at the bottom of this description.
This class is open to students at all levels of experience and to the public, not just our group. Classes tend to sell out!
**Registration**: Use this [link](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kundalini-yoga-with-salt-therapy-tickets-392559685587?aff=ebdsoporgprofile) to register.
**Cost**: $20 + processing fee
When you sign up to join this event you automatically acknowledge the VSDC Physical Activity Liability Waiver: https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/
By signing up for this event you agree to abide by VSDC’s discrimination/harassment policy https://VSDC.org/policies
VSDC (http://www.vsdc.org) is a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through education on the benefits of a vegan diet & lifestyle. Sharing food is the bond that brings families together; so it is with VSDC. From simply “breaking bread” to experiencing delicious and nutritious vegan foods from around the world, we make your journey easier, enjoyable & meaningful.
**VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.**

VSDC Children’s Meet Up: Apple Picking
Doc Waters Cidery, 22529 Wildcat Rd, Germantown, MD, 20876, us
The next meeting of VSDC’s Children’s meetup will be at Doc Waters Cidery for apple picking! The Orchard at Doc Waters Cidery, located outside of Germantown Maryland, is a pick-your-own orchard affiliated with a cidery. There are no farm animals, petting zoos, etc at this farm. The parents can enjoy a fresh cider, if desired. The cidery does have live entertainment and a food truck – the food offerings may not be vegan friendly, but the cidery does allow guests to bring their own food.
More information and the per person/weight pricing (approximately $10/person) is available here: https://www.docwaterscidery.com/pick-your-own/
This is an event for vegan, vegetarian or vegan/vegetarian curious families with children. Please make sure to include the total number of attendees including children in your RSVP. RSVPs with only 1 attendee listed will be removed.
If you can no longer attend, please let us know by changing your RSVP so another family can attend.
If you aren’t a VSDC member, please consider joining here: [http://www.vsdc.org/membership/](http://www.vsdc.org/membership/)
Also, be sure to like VSDC on Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/vegsocietydc/](https://www.facebook.com/vegsocietydc/)
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VSDC (http://www.vsdc.org) is a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through education on the benefits of a vegan diet & lifestyle. Sharing food is the bond that brings families together; so it is with VSDC. From simply “breaking bread” to experiencing delicious and nutritious vegan foods from around the world, we make your journey easier, enjoyable & meaningful.
VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.

[CANCELLED] Hike: Prince William Forest National Park, Triangle, VA
Prince William Forest Park, 18170 Park Entrance Rd, Triangle, VA, 22025, United States
[CANCELLED] Join us for a hike through the largest protected natural area in the DMV, Prince William Forest Park. Encompassing over 18,500 acres and rich in history, this land was once home to an enclave of formerly enslaved people which was gradually converted from the late 1930’s to national parkland.
We’ll meet in front of the Visitors Center and take the Laurel Loop Trail beyond the picnic area to the right. From there we’ll pick up a loop trail that winds through one of the country’s best examples of Eastern Piedmont forest. If we’re lucky we’ll see evidence of the park’s wildlife, including beavers, deer, and squirrels.
This hike is rated as difficult largely due to its length and terrain. Prepare to encounter uneven and possibly muddy woodland trails, with 600 feet of elevation gain, by wearing sturdy hiking shoes and appropriate clothing.
Park map: https://www.nps.gov/prwi/planyourvisit/maps.htm
This event is for those who are fully vaccinated only. Also please do not attend if you are sick or have been near someone who thinks they may have or have been exposed to COVID-19.
Transportation: Park at the Pine Grove Picnic Area. We’ll meet in front of the adjacent Visitors Center. Note that there is a $20 fee to enter the park, which is waived for U.S. National Park Service annual or lifetime pass holders. If you can offer a ride, please post in the comments section with metro station or other accessible location for pick up. Carpooling is a great way to meet people and help the environment!
Dog friendly?: Yes. Please keep your dog leashed at all times.
Bathroom Facilities: None.
Food/Water: Bring your own vegan snacks and (non-alcoholic) beverage to enjoy mid hike. Please carry plenty of water!
Weather: Be prepared! We will hike rain or shine, but if conditions pose a danger, we’ll cancel the hike and post a notice in the “comments” section. We suggest that hikers wear comfortable footwear and suitable clothing made from quick-dry, synthetic fabrics, as cotton can lead to uncomfortable blisters and life-threatening hypothermia in case of inclement weather.
*For important updates regularly monitor the “comments” section below.*
*Don’t be a no show! If your plans change, update your RSVP.*
*When you sign up to join a hike you automatically acknowledge
VSDC hikes Liability Waiver: https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/ and agree to abide by our harassment policy https://vsdc.org/policies/*
*Please also view the Rules listed at the end of this description*
*Please read The 10 Essentials of Hiking: https://americanhiking.org/resources/10essentials/ *
RULES
Pets: When hikes are organized in dog-friendly areas, hikers are invited to bring their pet(s). However, dogs are the sole responsibility of the owner(s) who brought them; should be up-to-date on their vaccinations & in possession of the relevant tags; and should be under the control of their owner(s) at all times. Dogs that demonstrate consistently aggressive or otherwise out-of-control behavior will be banned from future hikes. Owners should come prepared to dispose of their dogs’ waste in appropriate receptacles.
Alcohol/Smoking/Intoxicants: Use of intoxicants such as alcohol, cigarettes and/or illegal substances is banned during the hikes.
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VSDC (http://www.vsdc.org) is a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through education on the benefits of a vegan diet & lifestyle. Sharing food is the bond that brings families together; so it is with VSDC. From simply “breaking bread” to experiencing delicious and nutritious vegan foods from around the world, we make your journey easier, enjoyable & meaningful.
VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.

Navratri / Garba Festival in Jersey City - Free
White Castle, 2995 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ, 07306, United States
Every year in Jersey City, along Newark Avenue, there is a huge Navratri / Garba Festival that draws more than 10,000 people. It is free and excellent, and is sponsored by the Jersey City Asian Merchant Association, also known as “India Square”.
From the official website: “Newark Avenue, in the township of Jersey City, New Jersey sets a unique example during **Navratri, where more than fifteen thousand men, women and children play Garba-Raas on the street, all throughout the night, every night for 4-6 nights – a rare spectacle to be observed**.” Website address: [http://www.indiasquare.org](http://www.indiasquare.org)
2021 Navratri Photos: [https://www.nj.com/hudson/2021/10/thousands-dance-in-the-streets-to-celebrate-festival-of-navratri-in-nj-photos.html](https://www.nj.com/hudson/2021/10/thousands-dance-in-the-streets-to-celebrate-festival-of-navratri-in-nj-photos.html)
**Directions and WHERE TO MEET US:** **Take the PATH train to Journal Square in Jersey City. From Manhattan you can get on the JOURNAL SQUARE-bound train (NOT the Hoboken train) at 33rd Street & 6th Avenue (in the 34th Street subway station), or at other Manhattan PATH train stops.** When you exit the Journal Square PATH Train station, you will be directly on John F Kennedy Blvd. **Walk north along John F Kennedy Blvd three blocks to Newark Ave.** That is where the Garba/Navratri Festival is.
Cross Newark Avenue. **You will see a big White Castle Restaurant — on the corner of Newark Ave and John F Kennedy Blvd (it is on John F Kennedy Blvd). Do NOT go inside the White Castle. Our group will be meeting between 7:15pm and 7:30pm IN FRONT OF the White Castle at 2995 John F Kennedy Blvd. We will be holding a “VEG MEETUP” sign. Don’t be late!** After meeting, we will all walk a few feet to the Garba/Navratri Festival on Newark Avenue.
**See you there, in front of the White Castle, between 7:15pm and 7:30pm. Don’t go inside the White Castle, instead meet us right in front of it. Don’t be late! Arrive early if you are unsure of your timing.**
**Dinner:** There are many Indian restaurants up and down Newark Avenue. At some point we will be picking up some take-out food. And feel free to grab something to eat at anytime, just for yourself. There are many, many vegetarian and vegan options in the many restaurants, and numerous restaurants are all-vegetarian (though not all-vegan, so check your specific item before ordering).
Karthik and David
Description of Navratri and Garba
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Description of Navratri and Garba
Navratri, Where nav means nine and ratri means nights…
Navratri festival sacred to the Mother Goddess is celebrated in the months of October and November. It is a festival of worship, dance and music celebrated over a period of nine nights. It is celebrated from the first to the ninth date of Ashwin Shukla Paksha of the Hindu Calendar for the worship of the Goddess Durga. This festival commemorates the victory of Goddess Durga over a demon, Mahishasur.
During Navratri, devotees of Durga fast and pray for health and prosperity. It is an occasion for vibrant festivities. The Garba or Dandiya Raas is the most significant feature during the festival of Navratri. This is the traditional and folk dance of the state of Gujarat, but today, everyone performs this dance with great fervor and enthusiasm. During the dance, a decorated pot is ceremoniously placed with a light inside and the women folk dance in a circle, singing ‘traditional songs’ or ‘garbas’.
Then there is a pooja on each day of this holy period where Goddess Durga, known in this state as Ambe Maa is worshipped for prosperity and happiness. During all the nine nights, men, women and children flock together in the street and peform Garba-Raas in circumambulation around the statue of devi, accompanied by religious songs eulogizing the Mother-Goddess in tune with instrumental music till late night which has deep socio-religious impact on the Hindu society. A Mandvi of the Goddess is framed by woodcarving in which a small idol of Mother Goddess is placed with a number of ghee lamps. The devotees put this Mandvi on their heads and maintaining balance, perform Garba-dance.
Gujarat is the cardinal center for the celebration of Navratri Mahotsava, where young men and women wearing traditional attire dance with zeal, joy, jubilation and devotional fervor, till late mid-night. Out of the nine forms of Mother-Goddess, the triumvirate of Mahakali, Maha-Laxmi and Maha-Sarasvati symbolize prowess, affluence and erudition – the most essential things for the prosperity and progress of mankind. the Mother-Goddess grants all these three to the devotees who observe Navratri in right spirit.
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VSDC Virtual Game Night: Fishbowl
MD
Join us for a VSDC remote game night featuring Fishbowl. Fishbowl is a fun and fast-paced virtual guessing game mash up.
Note: This game is best played on a desktop or laptop computer. The game room will be opened at 7:50 pm for those who need a little extra time getting set up and then locked at 8:10 pm, so please be on time.
Here’s how to play: After everyone navigates over to the website, https://fishbowl-game.com/, and puts in the code to join the game, players are asked to write down a few words or phrases on “cards” that will be guessed later. Players are organized into teams and will alternate turns, giving clues to their teammates to guess as many cards as possible against the clock. The 3 rounds feature:
Taboo: Use words to describe the word or phrase on the card, without any acting or gestures. You cannot use any part of the word or phrase!
Charades: Without words or sounds, act and use gestures to communicate the word or phrase on the card.
Password: You can say exactly one word to describe the word or phrase on the card, no more! You’ll rely on your team’s memory and association.
The team that guesses the most cards across all rounds wins!
Don’t worry if you’ve never played Fishbowl. All are welcome and we’ll go over the basic rules at the start of the event. There are additional details and instructions here: https://fishbowl-game.com/ if you would like to (re)familiarize yourself with the game.
By signing up for this event you are agreeing to abide by our harassment policy https://vsdc.org/policies/
Don’t be a no show! If your plans change, update your RSVP so that another may attend.
***
VSDC (http://www.vsdc.org) is a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through education on the benefits of a vegan diet & lifestyle. Sharing food is the bond that brings families together; so it is with VSDC. From simply “breaking bread” to experiencing delicious and nutritious vegan foods from around the world, we make your journey easier, enjoyable & meaningful.
VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.

VSDC Book Club discusses "The Seed Keeper" (online)
MD
Please join the Veg Society of DC Book Club discussion of The Seed Keeper, fiction by Diane Wilson.
It traces Rosalie Iron Wing’s family history through four generations of women who have loved, lost, and fought to retain their Dakota culture and the seeds that sustain them.” —Bon Appetit Magazine
To participate you must read at least half the book—and RSVP at least two days before the meeting.
The VSDC Book Club began meeting online in March 2020 (previously we met in vegetarian restaurants in DC or nearby Maryland or Virginia). People who RSVP yes will get the details to join the discussion (the weekend before the meeting). The details will not be posted on meetup.
We read fiction and nonfiction in alternating months, about any topic. For more information (including everything we have read over 30 years!) visit: [https://vsdc.org/Book-Club](https://vsdc.org/Book-Club)
Or contact Beth through meet up: [http://www.meetup.com/vegan-28/message/?recipientId=1642817](http://www.meetup.com/vegan-28/message/?recipientId=1642817)
Don’t be a no show! If your plans change, update your RSVP.

Dinner at St. Veg
St. Veg, 14929 Shady Grove Road, Unit M, Rockville, MD, 20850, us
Let’s grab dinner at this Green Rewards Partner Restaurant, St. Veg. All paying members of VSDC can receive a 5% discount on order of $10 or more when you order in person at the register. To become an official VSDC member visit http://www.VSDC.org
St. Veg is a 100% vegan business operating in Rockville, MD. Their menu includes sandwiches, veggie bowls, pho, desserts, and more! You are also more than welcome to join us and not purchase a meal, or bring your own food. We kindly ask that if you bring anything please make sure it is vegan.
By attending this event we expect you will follow the policies outlined here https://vsdc.org/policies
This event will occur rain or shine. St. Veg has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. If there is no rain we will eat outdoors. St. Veg also has plenty of parking and is easy to get to with public transportation.
VSDC (http://www.vsdc.org) is a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through education on the benefits of a vegan diet & lifestyle. Sharing food is the bond that brings families together; so it is with VSDC. From simply “breaking bread” to experiencing delicious and nutritious vegan foods from around the world, we make your journey easier, enjoyable & meaningful.
**VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.**

Rain Contingency: Veggie Biking on Washington and Old Dominion Trail, Virginia
Barcroft Community Center, 4200 S Four Mile Run Dr, Arlington, VA, 22206, us
**Please note: this event will take place only if we are unable to ride on Saturday Sept 24 due to rain/adverse weather. [This is the Event for the ride on Sept 24.](https://www.meetup.com/vegan-dc-md-va/events/288381610?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link)**
Please join us for Veggie Bike Ride on the Washington and Old Dominion Trail, Virginia.
We’ll meet at 9:30am on Sunday Sep 25, 2022 at [Barcroft Community Center Parking lot](https://goo.gl/maps/zHsGxZMpXaZ8jdBM8).
We will ride West towards Reston on the trail, and turn back wherever we find the ~15mile mark marker. On the way back we will stop at Amma (and maybe some coffee) as well.
This event is for those who are fully vaccinated only. Also please do not attend if you are sick or have been near someone who thinks they may have or have been exposed to COVID-19. VSDC greatly appreciates your cooperation.
Route: [https://goo.gl/maps/cuGQ4XihPPJePcFJ9](https://goo.gl/maps/cuGQ4XihPPJePcFJ9)
Length: ~30 miles
Shorter Route Option: [22 miles](https://goo.gl/maps/5LRuEqktS9BSYWFB8) (straight to Amma and back)
Difficulty level: strenuous
Elevation change: about 800 ft up and down
Bike time: ~3 hours at moderate+ pace (10 mph)
Total time: ~5 hours
Biking surface: paved
Route type: trail
Break and Lunch spot: Amma Vegetarian
Weather: we will not be riding in rain, windy (greater than 10mph) or cold (less that 50 F) conditions so stay tuned for Comments on this page.
Food/Water: Bring your own vegan snacks and (non-alcoholic) beverage to enjoy. Please carry plenty of water!
During the ride: we will plan to slow often to let the group gather together.
*For important updates, regularly monitor the “Comments” section on this page (below).*
*Don’t be a no show! If your plans change, update your RSVP.*
When you sign up to join, you automatically acknowledge
VSDC hikes (and bikes)[ Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/)
*Please also view and abide by the RULES listed below*
RULES
* Pets are not allowed
* Use of intoxicants such as alcohol, cigarettes and/or illegal substances is banned during this event.
* Practice safe biking habits including:
* Wearing a bike helmet
* Keeping a safe distance between each other (bikes don’t have brake lights and tailgating can easily result in crashes)
* Avoid side by side riding unless the road gives us ample opportunity
* This event is for those who are fully vaccinated only. Also please do not attend if you are sick or have been near someone who thinks they may have or have been exposed to COVID-19.
If you comply with the above, we look forward to seeing you IRL (in real life)! Thanks for your support.
***
VSDC (http://www.vsdc.org) is a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through education on the benefits of a vegan diet & lifestyle. Sharing food is the bond that brings families together; so it is with VSDC. From simply “breaking bread” to experiencing delicious and nutritious vegan foods from around the world, we make your journey easier, enjoyable & meaningful.
VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.

Red Carpet Premiere of Peeled™
2022-09-24 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Directors Guild of America, 7920 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90046, United States
Do You Want To Party With Vegan Celebrities & Be A Part Of Vegan History?

IT’S TIME TO MAKE VEGAN HISTORY, A-LIST STYLE!

Hollywood Is Calling! Wanna Walk The Red Carpet With Vegan Celebs & Party Like A Rockstar?

WORLDWIDE PEELED PREMIERE, SEPT. 24TH, DIRECTOR’S GUILD OF AMERICA, HOLLYWOOD, CA

+Must be 21 yrs and up
+Exclusive VIP Swag Bags
+Reserved VIP-Only Seating
+VIP-Only Lounge
+Chef-Created Vegan Hors d’oeuvres
+Red Carpet Meet & Greet
+Signed Peeled Holiday Cookbook by our Chef Contestants
+Vegan Celebrities, Activists & Changemakers
+Seating is Limited. Get your tickets now

Immerse yourself in a sensory experience: see, smell, taste, and feel the energy behind Peeled—America’s only 100% vegan cooking competition show.

Guests will enjoy vegan beer, wine, spirits and hors d’oeuvres crafted by the chef contestants themselves. Meet and greet with brilliant culinarians who are driving the future of the VegEconomy.

Competitors begin their chef-curated delectable bites at 4:30 p.m to launch Peeled.

DOORS OPEN: 4 p.m.
GUESTS SEATED BY: 6 p.m.
DRESS CODE: Cocktail attire
AGES: 21 and up

This is an intimate, red carpet event with guests from vegan celebrities to activists and changemakers in attendance.

Reserve your seat to be among the minds who are making veganism the new normal. Get your tickets now!

PEELEDWEBSITE: https://www.peeledshow.com/

Maryland Vegan Fest at Roots Market in Clarksville
Roots Market – Clarksville, 5805 Clarksville Square Dr., Clarksville, MD, 21029, us
Roots Market is hosting the 6th annual Maryland Vegan Fest on September 24 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm (at the Clarksville location)!
There’ll be live music and many food options. For a full list of participants and sponsors, visit the Roots Market [website](https://rootsmkt.com/recipes/maryland-vegan-fest-sept-24th/).
Roots Market is a grocery store that has MANY vegan items, grab and go vegan meals, and hot and ready vegan food. This grocery store is not 100% vegan, but please keep your purchased products and items vegan while attending this event.
By signing up for this event you agree to abide by VSDC’s discrimination/harassment policy https://VSDC.org/policies
VSDC (http://www.vsdc.org) is a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through education on the benefits of a vegan diet & lifestyle. Sharing food is the bond that brings families together; so it is with VSDC. From simply “breaking bread” to experiencing delicious and nutritious vegan foods from around the world, we make your journey easier, enjoyable & meaningful.
VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.

Volunteers Needed September 24th at Maryland Vegan Festival
Roots Market – Clarksville, 5805 Clarksville Square Dr., Clarksville, MD, 21029, us
We are recruiting volunteers to help table at the Roots Market Maryland Vegan Festival.
We are asking for volunteers to donate their time to stand at the VSDC table, answer questions about VSDC, hand out VSDC pamphlets, and share information about VSDC to the festival attendees.
The event goes from 11am-5pm, and if we get 6 volunteers, we can break the volunteering into 3 shifts.
Volunteer shifts will be:
– 11:00am-1:00pm
-1:00pm-3:00pm
-3:00pm-5:00pm
If you are interested in volunteering please email Molly@vsdc.org to reserve your time slot.
Additionally, we will be having a social meetup at Maryland Vegan Festival from 11:30-1:30pm which is already posted. If you want to attend the event and not volunteer we hope you will come hang out with us then.

Veggie Biking on Washington and Old Dominion Trail, Virginia
Barcroft Community Center, 4200 S Four Mile Run Dr, Arlington, VA, 22206, us
Please join us for Veggie Bike Ride on the Washington and Old Dominion Trail, Virginia.
We’ll meet at 9:30am on Saturday Sep 24, 2022 at [Barcroft Community Center Parking lot](https://goo.gl/maps/zHsGxZMpXaZ8jdBM8).
In case of adverse weather: we will meet on Sunday, Sep 25 – please sign up for the [Rain Contingency event](https://www.meetup.com/vegan-dc-md-va/events/288187709?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link).
We will ride West towards Reston on the trail, and turn back wherever we find the ~15mile mark marker. On the way back we will stop at Amma (and maybe some coffee) as well.
This event is for those who are fully vaccinated only. Also please do not attend if you are sick or have been near someone who thinks they may have or have been exposed to COVID-19. VSDC greatly appreciates your cooperation.
Route: [https://goo.gl/maps/cuGQ4XihPPJePcFJ9](https://goo.gl/maps/cuGQ4XihPPJePcFJ9)
Length: ~30 miles
Shorter Route Option: [22 miles](https://goo.gl/maps/5LRuEqktS9BSYWFB8) (straight to Amma and back)
Difficulty level: strenuous
Elevation change: about 800 ft up and down
Bike time: ~3 hours at moderate+ pace (10 mph)
Total time: ~5 hours
Biking surface: paved
Route type: trail
Break and Lunch spot: Amma Vegetarian
Weather: we will not be riding in rain, windy (greater than 10mph) or cold (less that 50 F) conditions so stay tuned for Comments on this page.
Food/Water: Bring your own vegan snacks and (non-alcoholic) beverage to enjoy. Please carry plenty of water!
During the ride: we will plan to slow often to let the group gather together.
*For important updates, regularly monitor the “Comments” section on this page (below).*
*Don’t be a no show! If your plans change, update your RSVP.*
When you sign up to join, you automatically acknowledge
VSDC hikes (and bikes)[ Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/)
*Please also view and abide by the RULES listed below*
RULES
* Pets are not allowed
* Use of intoxicants such as alcohol, cigarettes and/or illegal substances is banned during this event.
* Practice safe biking habits including:
* Wearing a bike helmet
* Keeping a safe distance between each other (bikes don’t have brake lights and tailgating can easily result in crashes)
* Avoid side by side riding unless the road gives us ample opportunity
* This event is for those who are fully vaccinated only. Also please do not attend if you are sick or have been near someone who thinks they may have or have been exposed to COVID-19.
If you comply with the above, we look forward to seeing you IRL (in real life)! Thanks for your support.
***
VSDC (http://www.vsdc.org) is a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through education on the benefits of a vegan diet & lifestyle. Sharing food is the bond that brings families together; so it is with VSDC. From simply “breaking bread” to experiencing delicious and nutritious vegan foods from around the world, we make your journey easier, enjoyable & meaningful.
VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.

Virtual Game Night: Drawasaurus!
MD
Join us for a game of Drawasaurus! Similar to the popular game Pictionary, Drawasaurus is a drawing & guessing game you can play on your phone, tablet or PC. Do your best to draw the word you are given while players try to guess it!
We’ll open up the game room 10 minutes early for folks who need a little extra time to get set up and then close the room promptly at 8:10 pm, so please be on time.
Don’t worry if you’ve never played Drawasaurus, or any other Pictionary-style game, before. All are welcome and we’ll go over basic gameplay at the start of the event. If you want to practice beforehand, you can visit the website here: https://www.drawasaurus.org/.
By signing up for this event you are agreeing to abide by our harassment policy https://vsdc.org/policies/
Don’t be a no show! If your plans change, update your RSVP so that another may attend.

Veg Night Out at City Vineyard (Roof Top)
City Vineyard, 233 West St, New York, NY, 10013, us
Welcome to our monthly Veg Night Out! This month it’s at City Vineyard’s Rooftop located on Pier 26. It will be a perfect location for us to chill and enjoy the evening by the water.
Per Hudson River Park: “…[City Vineyard](http://www.cityvineyardnyc.com/) is the place to go for stunning sunsets and Downtown views. You’ll find local, fresh ingredients paired perfectly with wine made here in NYC.” For your information, sunset will be at 6:58 pm on September 19th.
theInfatuation.com: “Picture a Venn Diagram. No, really, do it. We’ll wait. One circle represents all the places to drink good wine in New York City. … The other circle has all the places to drink outside in the summer, filled with rooftops, boats, beer gardens, and patios. As for the middle part of this diagram, where good wine and good outdoor space overlap – it’s pretty tiny. But at least there’s City Vineyard.”
TimeOut: “… offers 15 City wines on tap, from a New York State riesling to a Napa meritage. Beyond the grape, find cocktails like a guava-watermelon mojito, a mescal sunrise with grapefruit and a sparkling rosé float, and a Moscow mule updated with house-infused lemongrass green tea…”
From 6:30pm-9:00pm
City Vineyard Roof Top
233 West Street, NYC
646-677-8350
With all the wonderful vegetarians and vegans who attend each of our events, every event we do is liked by our members, but our “Veg Night Out!” events are the most popular of all. People enjoy the fact they can mingle (speak with lots of different people), and they love the beautiful venues that we go to. Join us for a stellar evening of lively conversation and lovely surroundings with fellow vegetarians and vegans.
For our new members: this is an incredibly friendly and welcoming group. We’ll be hanging out by the main bar area, and you can get to know all our wonderful members.
This event has no cover and no minimum. But please do buy a drink or two, or as many as you like. The venue requests that you dress appropriately: business, business casual or smart casual.
Join us for a fun and relaxed evening socializing with fellow vegetarians and vegans.
Closest trains stations are A, C, E , 1, & 2 train to Canal.
Eddie
