The past two years they've had THOUSANDS of people show up. It's at a park not too far from I-95. The directions, etc. are on their website below.

http://www.veggiefest.org/

Subject: Live Smart (tm) with Mr. Saurabh Dalal, president of VSDC

Announcing Live Smart(tm), Thursday, June 2nd, 2005 at the Bahá'í
Center in Washington, D.C.

Live Smart(tm) events are social gatherings that explore the
spiritual and scientific subjects of how to live a sustainable
lifestyle. Examples of topics include the transition to a plant-
based diet (otherwise known as vegan or vegetarian), safe food,
upgrading your house to an eco-home, simple living to other religious

perspectives. All presentations will be prefaced with a brief
introduction to the Bahá'í Faith's perspective of the evening's
topic.

The next Live Smart(tm) speaker is Mr. Saurabh Dalal, president of
the Vegetarian Society of the District of Columbia (VSDC). An
adherent of the Jain religion, Mr. Dalal will speak about
"Individuals Making Peace for a World in Need - A Personal and
Jain Community View."
The Jain community in the United States is the largest outside of
India.

Live Smart(tm) June 2, 2005 (First Thursday of every month.)
7pm, Vegan, Vegetarian Dinner
8pm, Talk
Creator & Coordinator: Ms. Carrie Smith
Contact phone: 202-636-8423
Email: cas19@msn.com
Location, Bahá'í Center, 5713 16th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20011-6811
Bahá'í Center's Tel. (202) 291-5532
Live Smart(tm) is free and open to the public and friends of the
Bahá'í Faith. Donations are not accepted. www.bahai.org

Right now I live in Martinsburg, WV which is about 1 1/2 hours away from DC and about the same to from Baltimore. Basically, there is nothing to do around here. I have no vegetarian friends, there's no kind of vegetarian restaurants, "hangouts", or groups around here. I feel very desperate to meet some new people or get involved with some kinda group. Anyone from around here or have any ideas would be VERY much appreciated! :help:

check out www.vsdc.org

If you're willing to travel a little bit, they have a lot of social events going on.

Angiedawn, I suggest planning a day trip to Baltimore. I suppose it's a bit of a hike, but in my opinion, all of the great vegetarian restaurants and such that we have here will make the visit worth your while.

Thanks Charity and girl2beaver. I will check out the site. I actually really like to travel. The only problem is that I don't like to go it alone and really I could only bring my boyfriend but he's not veg*n (although he is supportive). As far as Baltimore, I don't mind going there at all. I really like Baltimore and we were actually planning on going there a couple months ago but wound up not going b/c some money issues. I wouldn't mind going to Baltimore at all! :cool:

Charity, I checked out the www.vsdc.org and it looks like cool. Do attend any of the events? I also found an animal sanctuary that's in Shepherdstown, WV (only about 20 min away!) that needs volunteers. Thanks! :nana:

Do attend any of the events?

Sorry, that was supposed to be Do *you* attend any of the events? And the sanctuary is http://pigs.org/default.asp

Are there any good veg*n restaurants along the Inner Harbor in Baltimore?? I think I'm going to take my bf there next weekend for his b-day and don't wanna miss out on a good opportunity.

I live in the part of Maryland that is hardly even considered part of Maryland.....the far western "handle" of the state, Garrett County. I can't count the number of times I've been traveling and met people from Maryland and when I tell them where I live they go, "Where??". LOL!! It's kinda like when I was growing up in Michigan (Ann Arbor)......we considered "Upers" (people who lived in the upper penninsula) a whole other breed, like they were from a different country rather than the same state.

There are definitely no vegetarian shops, restaurants, etc. in this area. They hunt everything from squirrels to bear up here.....every fall I chase gun-toting rednecks off our property. (my stepson gets a huge kick out of this; his tree-hugging, animal-loving, passive Buddhist stepmom chasing after several large men with large guns. LOL!)

Are there any good veg*n restaurants along the Inner Harbor in Baltimore??
I'm not sure. Somehow living in Baltimore makes visiting the inner harbor lose its glitter. I know there are definitely some good veg restaurants downtown, though.

I live in the part of Maryland that is hardly even considered part of Maryland.....the far western "handle" of the state, Garrett County. I can't count the number of times I've been traveling and met people from Maryland and when I tell them where I live they go, "Where??". LOL!! It's kinda like when I was growing up in Michigan (Ann Arbor)......we considered "Upers" (people who lived in the upper penninsula) a whole other breed, like they were from a different country rather than the same state.

There are definitely no vegetarian shops, restaurants, etc. in this area. They hunt everything from squirrels to bear up here.....every fall I chase gun-toting rednecks off our property. (my stepson gets a huge kick out of this; his tree-hugging, animal-loving, passive Buddhist stepmom chasing after several large men with large guns. LOL!)
LOL! I have been to that area, it reminds me of lower western PA. Just think of it as a challenge, maybe you'll influence someone....maybe. :D

It's certainly beautiful here....funny how the places that are the most naturally beautiful tend to have the least number of people who appreciate it, huh???

Angiedawn404-

If you're going to be around the Inner Harbor, check out Yabba Pot. It's not right in the Inner Harbor, but it's certainly within an acceptable distance.
http://www.citypaper.com/eat/place.asp?id=3215

more info is at http://www.citypaper.com/eat/browse.asp?TypeID=0661

OMG, I love the Yabba Pot. Especially on Saturday (buffet day, mmm :lick:)

Cool... I'll def check it out. I'll be there on a Saturday, too, so I can try the buffet! Mmmm... :hungry:

2433 St. Paul St.
Baltimore, MD

Is it within walking distance of the harbor?? Easy to find? I have *no* sense of direction.

I don't think it's in walking distance; it's probably about 30 blocks. To get there from the inner harbor, I think you take Charles St. north to St. Paul Street. On St. Paul Street, the Yabba Pot is the brightly colored restaurant on the left.

Thanks. Maybe I'll print off a map or something and try to find my way...

crap, i just came back from visiting my brother in Gaithersburg. i completely forgot about these regional forums!!!! but hey, i might be back there in november. does anyone live there?

Hello all! I've been trying to find a way to connect with other veggies in the MD area, and I just found this site. I live in Columbia, half way between Baltimore and DC. Anyone ever been to the Vegetable Garden?

It's AMAZING - in Rockville though - a bit of a hike for me.

Any other veggie restaurant suggestions in the area? I'm willing to travel for good food.

Alicia

Hello all!
Just looking for some fellow veggies in my area - and I stumbled upon this site. I live in Columbia (half way between Baltimore and DC). Anyone know of any good veggie restaurants in the area?

Thanks!

Alicia

I love the Yabba Pot too... anyone else a fan of Liquid Earth on Aliceanna St.? (In Fells Point)

Great Sage in Clarksville has awesome food. Organic vegetarian food with lots of vegan options. All vegan items are very clearly labeled on the menu. Plus there's Roots Market right next door with is a great place to shop.

Great Sage is excellent for sure, and there is a great veg place right in Columbia. Mango Grove is an Indian vegetarian restaurant with plenty of vegan options. It's on Dobbin Road very close to its intersection with 175.

Hey all you MD/DC/NOVA folks...

Is anyone up for dinner the week of Thanksgiving? I'm going to be in the area for awhile. :D