http://www.vsdc.org/calendar.html Upcoming vegan events by the Vegetarian Society of DC, in Washington, Maryland, and Northern Virginia en-US 16 Sep 2007 09:00 -0400 events evh2rss.xslt http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.vsdc.org/triangle_logo.gif http://www.vsdc.org/ http://www.vsdc.org/calendar.html#bookSep http://www.vsdc.org/calendar.html#bookSep At a vegetarian restaurant. Black Beauty tells the story of the horse's own long and varied life, from a well-born colt in a pleasant meadow to an elegant carriage horse for a gentleman to a painfully overworked cab horse. Throughout, Sewell rails - in a gentle, 19th-century way - against animal maltreatment.- Amazon.com Parents are welcome to read this book with their children and bring them to the meeting. RSVP and other information about our book club... (RSVP per that page even if you RSVP through Meetup.com .) Book Wed, 26 Sep 2007 19:30 -0400 2007-09-26T19:30-04:00 At a vegetarian restaurant http://www.vsdc.org/calendar.html#gf http://www.vsdc.org/calendar.html#gf Washington DC Convention Center, between 7th & 9th Sts NW, between Mt Vernon Pl & N Sts, at Mt Vernon Sq. station. VSDC will have an informational table again at the DC Green Festival where there will be a strong emphasis on vegetarianism. Building on the past three years, this two-day festival will feature more than 125 visionary speakers, 350 green businesses and organizations, how-to workshops, green films, a fair trade pavilion, yoga and movement classes, delicious organic cuisine, and live music. The Green Festival seeks to unite green enterprises, social and environmental groups, and thousands of community members (they expect well over 20,000 people) in a lively exchange of ideas, commerce, and movement building. Donations of food, canned and dry, will be accepted and distributed by Conscious Alliance. Exhibit Sat, 6 Oct 2007 10:00 -0400 2007-10-06T10:00-04:00 Washington DC Convention Center, between 7th & 9th Sts NW, between Mt Vernon Pl & N Sts, at Mt Vernon Sq. station http://www.vsdc.org/calendar.html#visitOct http://www.vsdc.org/calendar.html#visitOct Gaithersburg MD, 18509 N. Frederick Ave, route 355, 30 minute ride NW on Ride On bus 55 from Shady Grove station at 1:29pm. Antonio's Café is near the Gaithersburg office of The Humane Society of the United States; and it's due to their influence that this Latin/Caribbean café has added a vegetarian menu with mock chicken, mock shrimp, veggie burgers, and vegetable stews. The food is delicious and inexpensive in a simple, homey atmosphere. They participant in GreenRewards, so bring your VSDC membership card for a 10% discount. RSVP and other information about our restaurant visits... Restaurant Sat, 13 Oct 2007 14:00 -0400 2007-10-13T14:00-04:00 Gaithersburg MD, 18509 N. Frederick Ave, route 355, 30 minute ride NW on Ride On bus 55 from Shady Grove station at 1:29pm http://www.vsdc.org/calendar.html#anniv http://www.vsdc.org/calendar.html#anniv . VSDC started 80 years ago. This day this year is also the start of the 12th annual Feed the World Week. The following day is UN World Food Day. VSDC's Mon, 15 Oct 2007 2007-10-15 http://www.vsdc.org/calendar.html#glbtOct http://www.vsdc.org/calendar.html#glbtOct At private home in Bethesda MD. Bring a vegan supper dish or dessert to share, but no chips or junk food. Optionally bring your favorite board or card game to play. After the potluck, we will split into small groups and play the games. To attend and for directions, RSVP by the Wednesday before. RSVP and other information about our GLBT Veg "Out" events... Veg Sat, 27 Oct 2007 18:30 -0400 2007-10-27T18:30-04:00 At private home in Bethesda MD http://www.vsdc.org/calendar.html#singlesOct http://www.vsdc.org/calendar.html#singlesOct North Arlington VA, Elizabeth's haunted house, 4 blocks from East Falls Church station. Costumes encouraged but optional. Children welcome. Bob for apples outside, dance by a wood fire, or watch creepy movies in the sunroom. Bring a vegan dish or beverage to share. Dishes and utensils will be provided. Note: Cats live there too, but will be secluded for the party. RSVP with full name and phone number to Elizabeth at iceonthewind@msn.com or 703-534-0493. For a reply with directions, RSVP by October 25. For more about our events for singles... Singles: Sat, 27 Oct 2007 19:00 -0400 2007-10-27T19:00-04:00 North Arlington VA, Elizabeth's haunted house, 4 blocks from East Falls Church station http://www.vsdc.org/calendar.html#bookOct http://www.vsdc.org/calendar.html#bookOct At a vegetarian restaurant. Read about Robert Park's book at Google and the publisher. RSVP and other information about our book club... (RSVP per that page even if you RSVP through Meetup.com .) Book Wed, 31 Oct 2007 19:30 -0400 2007-10-31T19:30-04:00 At a vegetarian restaurant http://www.vsdc.org/calendar.html#tged http://www.vsdc.org/calendar.html#tged USPS mailbox. Our gala event is in 3 weeks. Mail payment today, to have it postmarked by tomorrow, to receive a $3 discount per adult. All are welcome. Deadline Thu, 1 Nov 2007 23:59 -0400 2007-11-01T23:59-04:00 USPS mailbox http://www.vsdc.org/calendar.html#tgreg http://www.vsdc.org/calendar.html#tgreg USPS mailbox. Our gala event is in 1 week. Mail payment today to have it postmarked by the deadline, tomorrow. Everyone welcome; you don't need to be vegetarian or a member. Deadline Thu, 15 Nov 2007 23:59 -0400 2007-11-15T23:59-04:00 USPS mailbox http://www.vsdc.org/calendar.html#tg http://www.vsdc.org/calendar.html#tg Washington DC, 600 Water St SW (Pier 4), 4 blocks SW from Waterfront station. Celebrate Thanksgiving Day with hundreds of people enjoying a gourmet vegan feast aboard an elegant cruise ship, the Spirit of Mt. Vernon! This year's event will be an extra special event in honor of VSDC's 80th Anniversary. The VSDC Thanksgiving feast is an annual event that brings together vegetarians and non-vegetarians to enjoy life-affirming food and a wonderful social setting. Last year's event was another great success so we feel confident that you will leave pleased again this year! Life-Affirming Thu, 22 Nov 2007 11:00 -0400 2007-11-22T11:00-04:00 Washington DC, 600 Water St SW (Pier 4), 4 blocks SW from Waterfront station