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SUMMARY:VSDC Easy Hike and Coffee at Savage Mill
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an easy hike at Savage Mill and Coffee (and snacks) at [Brewing Good](https://brewinggoodcoffeecompany.com/). Formal plan is to hike first and then get coffee (but feel free to grab coffee first). We will meet at 9am at the Brewing Good coffee shop and start walking soon. \nMeeting Point: [Brewing Good at Savage Mill ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/17Cqy5QTNaU9UB6k7)\nMeeting Time: 9:00 am\nHike Distance: [3 miles](https://maps.app.goo.gl/3rLwSxgJ2BxmrLWT9)\nDifficulty: easy\nTime: 2 hours\nParking: plenty of free parking available \nDogs are welcome for this hike. Please keep your dog leashed at all times. \n*Please read The 10 Essentials of Hiking: https://americanhiking.org/resources/10essentials/ * \nPets: 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. \nAlcohol/Smoking/Intoxicants: Use of intoxicants such as alcohol\, cigarettes and/or illegal substances is banned during the hikes. \n*** \n**Update Your RSVP** \nOut of respect for others interested in attending this limited-space event\, please update your RSVP promptly as your schedule changes. \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 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. \n**Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct** \nWhen you sign up to join\, you automatically acknowledge VSDC’s Liability Waiver and commit to follow the code of conduct found at Policies – VSDC – Veg Society of DC \n**VSDC. Creating communities. For your health\, the animals\, and the planet.**
URL:https://www.vkind.com/vegan-events/vsdc-easy-hike-and-coffee-at-savage-mill/
LOCATION:Savage Mill Mall Parking Lot\, 8598 Fair St\, Savage\, MD\, United States
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SUMMARY:Veggie Biking in Columbia\, MD.
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for VSDC’s bike ride in Columbia\, MD.\nWe will start from the Savage Mall Main Parking lot\, trace our way to the Patuxent Branch Trail which will lead to the Elkhorn Lake. From there we will take the Elkhorn trail to Jackson Pond. We will then trace our way back to Brewing Good (at Savage Mill) for a cup of coffee/tea (and hopefully some vegan treats). \nMeeting point: [Savage Mill main parking lot](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4vsqxtBDBsUgPiss8)\n[One way route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YTJgvHu3sAQ1xMah6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/YTJgvHu3sAQ1xMah6)\nLength: 20 miles\nDifficulty level: moderate to strenous\nElevation change: 320 ft up and down\nBike time: ~2 hours at moderate pace (~10 mph)\nBiking surface: paved\,\nRoute type: mostly paved trail and some roads\nCoffee/snack point: Brewing Good at Savage Mall \nWeather: 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. \nFood/Water: Bring your own vegan snacks and (non-alcoholic) beverage to enjoy. Please carry plenty of water!\nWeather: we will not be riding in rain or windy conditions so stay tuned for Comments on this page.\n*For important updates\, regularly monitor the “**Comments**” section on this page (below).*\n***Don’t be a no show! If your plans change\, update your RSVP.***\n*When you sign up to join\, you automatically acknowledge\n[VSDC Activity Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/).\n*Please also view and abide by the RULES listed below*\nRULES \n* Pets are not allowed\n* Use of intoxicants such as alcohol\, cigarettes and/or illegal substances is banned during this event.\n* Practice safe biking habits including:\n* Wearing a bike helmet\n* Keeping a safe distance between each other (bikes don’t have brake lights and tailgating can easily result in crashes)\n* Avoid side by side riding unless the road gives us ample opportunity \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: 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**VSDC. Creating communities. For your health\, the animals\, and the planet.**
URL:https://www.vkind.com/vegan-events/veggie-biking-in-columbia-md-2/
LOCATION:Savage Mill Mall Parking Lot\, 8598 Fair St\, Savage\, MD\, United States
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SUMMARY:Veggie Biking in Columbia\, MD.
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for VSDC’s bike ride in Columbia\, MD.\nWe will start from the Savage Mall Main Parking lot\, trace our way to the Patuxent Branch Trail which will lead to the Elkhorn Lake. From there we will take the Elkhorn trail to Jackson Pond. We will then trace our way back to Brewing Good (at Savage Mill) for a cup of coffee/tea (and hopefully some vegan treats). \nWe’ll meet at 8:30am on Sunday\, July 14. \nMeeting point: [Savage Mill main parking lot](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4vsqxtBDBsUgPiss8)\n[One way route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YTJgvHu3sAQ1xMah6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/YTJgvHu3sAQ1xMah6)\nLength: 18 miles\nDifficulty level: moderate to strenous\nElevation change: 320 ft up and down\nBike time: ~2 hours at moderate pace (~10 mph)\nBiking surface: paved\,\nRoute type: mostly paved trail and some roads\nCoffee/snack point: Brewing Good at Savage Mall \nWeather: 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. \nFood/Water: Bring your own vegan snacks and (non-alcoholic) beverage to enjoy. Please carry plenty of water!\nWeather: we will not be riding in rain or windy conditions so stay tuned for Comments on this page.\n*For important updates\, regularly monitor the “**Comments**” section on this page (below).*\n***Don’t be a no show! If your plans change\, update your RSVP.***\n*When you sign up to join\, you automatically acknowledge\n[VSDC Activity Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/).\n*Please also view and abide by the RULES listed below*\nRULES \n* Pets are not allowed\n* Use of intoxicants such as alcohol\, cigarettes and/or illegal substances is banned during this event.\n* Practice safe biking habits including:\n* Wearing a bike helmet\n* Keeping a safe distance between each other (bikes don’t have brake lights and tailgating can easily result in crashes)\n* Avoid side by side riding unless the road gives us ample opportunity \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: 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**VSDC. Creating communities. For your health\, the animals\, and the planet.**
URL:https://www.vkind.com/vegan-events/veggie-biking-in-columbia-md/
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