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SUMMARY:VSDC Picnic & DC Environmental Film Festival's "Mission Impossible"
DESCRIPTION:The weather looks good so let’s gather at 6pm in the Navy Memorial Plaza\, right in front of the Naval Heritage Center at 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC 20004\, for a picnic before the 7pm screening of *Wild Hope:* *Mission Impossible* which is being shown as part of the [DC Environmental Film Festival ](https://dceff.org/)(DCEFF). **The screening will be followed by a Q & A with the founder of Impossible Foods\, Pat Brown.** \nYou can bring your own beverages and vegan food or pick up something from nearby HipCityVeg (a six minute walk away)\, Teasim (a one minute walk away)\, SeoulSpice\, (3 minute walk) or another restaurant of your choice. We should be able to find some seating on steps around the plaza. If the weather is bad\, we will scratch the picnic part of this Meetup. There will also be a plant-based reception after the Q & A but it won’t be equal to a meal. \n**The film is free but you must RSVP in advance on the DCEFF website [here](https://dceff2025.eventive.org/films/67b7b3503420a8d581d0ec48) to secure your seat.** Don’t hesitate because tickets can run out. Seating is general admission. You should **also RSVP here on the Meetup page** for communication purposes. \n**Here’s a description of the 40 minute film:**\n*Wild Hope: Mission Impossible* tells the inspiring story of how a late-career epiphany led “wacky genius” Pat Brown to abandon his academic career and commit himself to fighting global warming and biodiversity collapse\, starting with a surprising product – an impossibly delicious plant-based hamburger. \nWILD HOPE is a series that highlights the conservation changemakers who are sparking new hope for the future of our planet. \n**VSDC: More Than A Meetup**\nWe are so glad to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group\, and we enjoy seeing you at our events. Did you know that [VSDC](https://vsdc.org/) is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits? \nWith VSDC membership\, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses\, attend VSDC member-only events\, and\, most importantly\, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle. \nThe membership fee is minimal\, but the impact is significant! [Become a member of VSDC](https://vsdc.org/membership/). \n**Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct**\nWhen you sign up to attend\, you automatically acknowledge [VSDC’s Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/) and commit to follow the code of conduct found at [Policies – VSDC – Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies/). \n**VSDC. Creating communities. For your health\, the animals\, and the planet.**
URL:https://www.vkind.com/vegan-events/vsdc-picnic-dc-environmental-film-festivals-mission-impossible/
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SUMMARY:VSDC Picnic & PATROL Movie (DC Environmental Film Festival)
DESCRIPTION:**Update 3/21/24**\n**Sadly\, I think it’s going to be too chilly to have a comfortable picnic outside before watching PATROL at the Environmental Film Festival tomorrow night.** \n**If we would like to try to meetup inside somewhere for dinner tomorrow at 6pm\, let’s try for [Teaism](http://clicks.meetup.com/ls/click?upn=u001.NY3oBFzZ5LJDG7YcnfSAKtb8oUGT2WAR3r0j-2F1JwHqzMxnUH-2Buqe2Tr5juYGnx-2BgYD-2Bkt6ETY1-2Fq1WcpDbOUXA-3D-3DrjzM_mybI7KVf0C0K6-2F4wpLuG-2FlhwCADYQoKtc6WggLjuiRLtT2s7Uz42u5Xw6EeNDDPUuXI5-2Bpp7zUwvecRD-2B5oTVYAVN1asX5KhnvBJwXb1OSHdU7FaYMtzIYzKw-2BB9nLXrenSLLH899aKDf0wL5f5x8-2BJlb2lhJkisuNZuCeyrTmJuaDgNzI1a4wDf9gMxWqxwz0wxG4uZK-2F-2FK15QO2nambh4PggD482U8QJG0jCiTezq4V-2Bj1fFHrP0lzxWV5FoeUmbs8oc-2Bo8UccjNfgjqhueasv4LMEZ5VX-2FyOv8FkuGOz8-2BI-2FczXlrtaW-2F2UP-2BcQiSUm8hic2qwSR-2BhMnTnCZl7eZFWKDKTTXbf5I-2Fo-2BA0a4H3t9Eoz-2FPQnX6l7ZtUaGzQqrIl94UgvzdemO-2FtLc78grSx-2FKsZuFhpKzOvNrucI8yPr4i5X4U5pOCcMdkP4xWbtaXYkXaQAduBYUWEDJ9pRAOS1Abd3gUfIQcht8RWfVTwFL-2BrxEgZF2ycggm-2BfdRCTpAdvBoMwrgh3ueQNu0s2-2FVL-2FIQq-2Bejk8H4J8C9v-2FXsA94ZcB-2FOAw4ha3LM24U0SFiombmYNFX23UKNE9Zuh968ItQcKTBhCQGp3TZE9xCQblLXPwrxWhivUJHHwOBc02EVVbI-2FtU9tI-2FRzjzdsIpw-3D-3D) because it is very close by\, has good vegan options and has the most space (an upstairs and a downstairs). Because it is cherry blossom season and spring break\, the restaurant is unable to reserve tables for us\, so we’ll just have to hope for the best. We may not be able to all sit together\, etc….**\n**______________________**\nWeather permitting\, let’s gather at 6pm in the Navy Memorial Plaza\, right in front of the Naval Heritage Center at 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC 20004\, for a picnic before the 7pm screening of [PATROL](https://www.patrolmovie.com/) which is being shown as part of the [DC Environmental Film Festival ](https://dceff.org/festival/?_gl=1*bhsuev*_up*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQiA84CvBhCaARIsAMkAvkJ-ZVsfurHI5Fx7WNpXYfC-ON_uC9bjAdIoDR_YJeHs27nljjSZhWMaAgKZEALw_wcB)(DCEFF) at the Naval Heritage Center. \nYou can bring your own beverages and vegan food or pick up something from nearby HipCityVeg (a six minute walk away)\, Teasim (a one minute walk away)\, SeoulSpice\, (3 minute walk) or another restaurant of your choice. We should be able to find some seating on steps around the plaza. If the weather is bad\, we will scratch the picnic part of this Meetup. \nYou must purchase a ticket for the film in advance on the DCEFF website [here](https://dceff.eventive.org/schedule/65d619e26232d20061e6832f). Don’t hesitate because tickets can sell out. Seating is general admission. \nThe screening will be followed by a conversation with filmmakers [Brad Allgood](https://dceff.org/filmmaker/allgood-brad/) & [Camilo de Castro](https://dceff.org/filmmaker/de-castro-camilo/). \nHere’s a description of the film:\nNicaragua is facing an escalating crisis. Illegal cattle ranchers and miners are decimating the Indio-Maiz Biological Reserve — one of the last remaining rainforests in Central America. Deforestation is leading to destruction of biodiversity\, traditional ways of life and climate change. Commodities produced on illegally converted lands are finding their way to unsuspecting consumers in the US and other major markets.\nThe indigenous and Afro-descendent peoples are addressing the threat head on—fighting back to protect their territory and way of life. This is the story of **PATROL**. \n**VSDC: More Than A Meetup**\nWe are so glad to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group\, and we enjoy seeing you at our events. Did you know that [VSDC](https://vsdc.org/) is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits? \nWith VSDC membership\, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses\, attend VSDC member-only events\, and\, most importantly\, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle. \nThe membership fee is minimal\, but the impact is significant! [Become a member of VSDC](https://vsdc.org/membership/). \n**Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct**\nWhen you sign up to attend\, you automatically acknowledge [VSDC’s Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/) and commit to follow the code of conduct found at [Policies – VSDC – Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies/). \n**VSDC. Creating communities. For your health\, the animals\, and the planet.**
URL:https://www.vkind.com/vegan-events/vsdc-picnic-patrol-movie-dc-environmental-film-festival/
LOCATION:Naval Heritage Center\, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004\, United States
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SUMMARY:Picnic & The Smell of Money Documentary (DC Environmental Film Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, let’s gather at 6pm in the Navy Memorial Plaza\, right in front of the Naval Heritage Center at 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC 20004\, for a picnic before the 7pm screening of [The Smell of Money ](https://dceff.eventive.org/schedule/the-smell-of-money-63f112f471a7bf006fc40a0b?fbclid=IwAR1S2PhtvYdPQxeBpWe-Zj24XgNn8QTxcuoquqsl-3ZH51UlbdMD7AURw4M)documentary\, which is being shown as part of the DC Environmental Film Festival (DCEFF) at the Naval Heritage Center. \nYou can bring your own beverages and vegan food or pick up something from nearby HipCityVeg (a six minute walk away)\, Teasim (a one minute walk away) or another restaurant of your choice. We should be able to find some seating on steps around the plaza. If the weather is bad\, we will scratch the picnic part of this Meetup. \nYou must purchase a ticket for the film in advance on the DCEFF website [here. ](https://dceff.eventive.org/schedule/the-smell-of-money-63f112f471a7bf006fc40a0b) Don’t hesitate because tickets can sell out. Seating is general admission. \nThe film will be followed by an on-stage conversation with [Shawn Bannon](https://dceff.org/filmmaker/bannon-shawn/) (Director) and [Jamie Berger](https://dceff.org/filmmaker/berger-jamie/) (Writer/Producer). \nHere’s a description of the film:\nWhen a corporate hog farm moves in––uninvited––on land her grandfather had purchased after claiming his freedom from slavery\, Elsie Herring decides to fight back. But as her rural community becomes the epicenter of the pork industry’s explosion in America\, Elsie’s struggle to save her family’s home and heritage becomes a battle against one of the world’s most powerful companies and its deadly pollution. After decades of defeat\, Elsie\, her neighbors\, and a gutsy small-town lawyer take the world’s largest pork company to court. The residents risk everything for their rights to clean air\, pure water\, and a life free from the stench of shit. \nA story about the power of love for one’s family and community to triumph over colossal forces of injustice\, The Smell of Money calls upon viewers to see the people behind what’s on our plates––and to join the fight for a better future for us all. \nFilm trailer: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgonVE-atgQ&t=1s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgonVE-atgQ&t=1s) \n*For important updates regularly monitor the “comments” section below.*\n*Don’t be a no show! If your plans change\, update your RSVP.* \n*When you register to join this event\, you automatically acknowledge [VSDC’s Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/)* \nBy coming to this event\, we expect you to follow the code of conduct found at *[Policies – VSDC – Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies)* \n[VSDC ](https://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\,
URL:https://www.vkind.com/vegan-events/picnic-the-smell-of-money-documentary-dc-environmental-film-festival/
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