What we’re about
This Meetup group is run by the Veg Society of DC (VSDC), 7/19/22.
The Veg Society of DC hosts the events and pays the Meetup fee. You do not have to be a member of VSDC to participate in our events, but we encourage you to join. All of our events are vegan and we have a lot of fun! Membership enables you to enjoy members-only benefits like receiving discounts from our GreenRewards participating partners.
VSDC is a completely volunteer-run organization, with no paid staff. and is governed by an elected volunteer Board of Directors.
Founded in 1927, the Veg Society of the District of Columbia (VSDC) is the nation’s oldest continuously operating 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization promoting an all-plant diet and vegan lifestyle through education, community-building, and social activities throughout the DC metro area.
VSDC believes in treating all people, animals, and the planet with respect and kindness. We are committed to creating a more compassionate and caring world.
We do this by creating a community of like-minded people who are on the path to an all-plant diet and vegan lifestyle. Whoever you are, and wherever you are on this path, we offer resources and fellowship to support you. We make your journey easier, more enjoyable and meaningful.
VSDC. Creating communities for your health, the animals, and the planet.
This group is run by the Veg Society of DC 7/19/2022.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- VSDC Volunteer Engagement & Planning MeetingEastern Village Cohousing, Silver Spring, MD
This is your chance to get involved and help shape part of what Veg Society of DC (VSDC) will do in the coming years! Join in on a focused discussion to identify and plan a new activity (or two) with VSDC that can address an important gap in the local area. You should be ready to discuss in a collaborative way, help identify a clear path to success, and commit yourself to making a new activity happen.
Note: this is not a brainstorming activity for a wide range of ideas but a session to identify an impactful new activity or area for VSDC to do even more.Date / Time: Sunday, November 17th, from 1 to 2:45 pm. Please arrive on time and be ready to participate.
Location: the community room of Eastern Village Co-Housing (7981 Eastern Ave NW, Silver Spring, MD 20910), at the border of MD and DC.
There is plenty of street parking which should be free on Sundays but please read and follow all parking signs. The venue is conveniently located 0.6 miles from the downtown Silver Spring metro on the Red line.Light refreshments will be provided.
Don't be a no show! If your plans change, please update your RSVP in advance.
By coming to this event, we expect you to follow the code of conduct found at Policies - VSDC - Veg Society of DC.
See you at this volunteer planning event!
VSDC: More Than A Meetup
We 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?With 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.
The VSDC membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! Become a member of VSDC.
VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.
- VSDC Restaurant Visit: Sunflower Restaurant, Vienna, VA2531 Chain Bridge Rd, Vienna, VA
Join us for an all plant-based meal at the always popular Sunflower Vegetarian Restaurant in Vienna, VA. We've made a reservation for 20 attendees, so don't delay in RSVPing as this will fill up. You can preview Sunflower's menu here.
Parking is available in the restaurant's lot and the Vienna Metro station is 1.6 miles away. Rides may be available from attendees with cars so please communicate needs/availability in the comments below.
Please note that there is no outdoor dining at this venue and that this is an indoor event.
Update Your RSVP
Out of respect for others interested in attending this limited-space event, please update your RSVP promptly as your schedule changes.VSDC: More Than A Meetup
We 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?With 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.
The membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! Become a member of VSDC.
Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct
When 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 - VSDC Joins Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary for Thanksgiving WITH the TurkeysPoplar Spring Animal Sanctuary, Poolesville, MD
We invite VSDC-ers to join us for the Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary Thanksgiving WITH the Turkeys! We will join Poplar's friendly turkeys and all their friends in celebrating a cruelty-free Thanksgiving potluck. Vegan (no animal products at all, e.g. meat, fish, dairy, eggs, honey) dinner and dessert items are served.
Please RSVP on Meetup, so we know how many seats to save, and you MUST ALSO PURCHASE A TICKET FROM POPLAR TO ATTEND. Tickets are $12.51 per person, and there is no charge for children under 12.
Don't forget to REGISTER HERE!
VSDC will have several reserved dining tables, so please look for the tables with the VSDC table signs (see the picture of the sign below) and dark green tablecloths. There will be a crowd, but you will find us at tables by the house. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, so we cannot guarantee a seat at the VSDC tables.
VSDC: More Than A Meetup
We are so glad you are part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group and enjoy seeing you at our events. Did you know that VSDC is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits?With 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.
The membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! Become a member of VSDC.
Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct
When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge VSDC's Liability Waiver and commit to follow the code of conduct found at Policies - VSDC - Veg Society of DC. - VSDC Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner at DC VeganDC Vegan , Washington, DC
Please join us for a fabulous pre-Thanksgiving feast at DC Vegan on the Sunday evening before the holiday.
DC Vegan has created a special Thanksgiving menu that you can see here.
There will be four delicious main courses to choose from: Thanksgiving Wellington Hand Pie, Sweet Potato Quinoa Cakes (GF) and Butternut Squash Pierogis.
Available sides will be Apple Sage Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy (GF), Loaded Mac & Cheese, Green Bean Casserole and Cranberry Citrus Relish.
And, last but not least, there will be four dessert options: Caramel Pecan Brownie Topped with Vanilla Ice Cream (GF), Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie and Caramel Apple Cheesecake.
To secure your space:
- Make a reservation on the DC Vegan website here. Navigate to November 24, and select the VSDC Thanksgiving Dinner 6pm option. Enter your party size and other required information. A $25 deposit per person will guarantee your space and will be applied to your bill. (Since this is a VSDC celebration, seating may be with others attending the event, which will be held in the upstairs and downstairs dining rooms.) If the VSDC 6pm event is full you can make an earlier or later reservation for the same menu.
- RSVP here on Meetup too - we need this to keep you updated about the event. (Please make sure your Meetup settings permit you to receive messages.) RSVPing on Meetup will not guarantee you a space - you must reserve directly with DC Vegan as described above to secure a spot.
* The GreenRewards discount does not apply to this special event.
Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct
When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge VSDC's Liability Waiver and commit to follow the code of conduct found at Policies - VSDC - Veg Society of DC.VSDC: More Than A Meetup
We 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?With 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.
The VSDC membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! Become a member of VSDC.
VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.
