Whole Food Nutrition

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. ](https://www.crystalsunflower.com/menu) 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 delighted to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we look forward to seeing you at our events. Did you know that [VSDC](https://vsdc.org/%20) 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! [Join today](https://vsdc.org/membership/)! **Ways to Stay In Touch with Us** Thank you for being part of our Meetup presence and bringing like-minded people together. We invite you to: * Become a [VSDC member](https://vsdc.org/membership/) to save money at area restaurants and support us in being 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. * Sign up for our[ monthly e-newsletter](https://vsdc.org/about/newsletter/) to hear more about our activities. * Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/vegsocietydc/) or [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/vegsocietydc/) to engage with us. **Interested in Volunteering with VSDC?** VSDC offers many events each month, thanks to the dedication of our event planning team. Would you consider volunteering? To learn more and get started, [please visit our website](https://vsdc.org/volunteer/). **Only Vegan Food, Please** While VSDC welcomes people wherever they are on the path to an all-plant, vegan diet and lifestyle, it is our policy that only vegan food be served and consumed at our events. If you would like to [explore a vegan diet or get support in making lifestyle changes, consider these resources](https://vsdc.org/exploringvegan/). **Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct** When 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/). **VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.**

Join us for our weekly riichi mahjong meetup! It is highly encouraged to make a purchase of food or drink at the Whole Foods while playing there. We play on the second floor of the Whole Foods in a bar area called The High Point, There is parking for $5 on the weekends at The Boro Garage B. Do not use the whole foods parking lot since it gets up to $25.

Join us for a volunteer day helping the animals at Rosie's Farm Sanctuary in Potomac, MD. Before attending this event, you must sign a liability waiver. Please use this link https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/b5nky2tonaovjqgjn6ap5p/web/ The chores you will be doing are physical. You will be working on big projects that require many volunteers like removing old bedding, sanitizing stals and replacing with new bedding, along with the daily clean up chores. Wear boots and clothing you don’t mind getting dirty. Feel free to bring a filled water bottle. On sunny days a brimmed hat and sunglasses may be helpful. Sunscreen is also suggested. Please do not bring any food or yummy-smelling items on your body or in your bag as our animals love to eat and are on special diets. Out of respect for the animals, we do not allow any food with animal products to be consumed at Rosie’s Farm Sanctuary. Please ensure that all edible items are plant-based (no dairy, no cheese, no cow’s milk ice cream, no meat, no fish, no eggs). Thank you for your cooperation and respect for this. It is very important to us. There is a gift shop where you can browse and warm up during the event. Please post your pictures and tag Rosie’s Farm Sanctuary and Rockville Vegans! We are limited to 30 volunteers, so please change your RSVP if you cannot attend. If there is interest, we may go out to eat in one of our local vegan restaurants afterward.

Let's celebrate Chinese New Year. This restaurant has 3-Types of Chinese food! Szechuan, Hong Kong and Cantonese style cuisines. HOW ADVENTUROUS ARE YOU??? Try their Cumin fish. FAMILY STYLE so we can all have a little taste. (But you don't have to share if you don't want to!) Nothing better than Chinese food during the holidays (besides pizza). Here's part of their lengthy menu. Fish Filet & Soft Bean Curd w. Spicy Sauce ( Spicy&Numbing ) Cumin Lamb Cumin Fish Filet (YUMMY!) Cumin Beef Cumin Chicken Sweet & Sour Fish Filet Chengdu Salted & Pepper Jumho Shrimp Garlic Flavor Fried Flounder Filet Braised Beef Tenderloin w. Beer Sauce Whole Fish with Spicy Bean Sauce Braised Whole Fish with Bean Curd Special Hotpot Sauce w. Fresh Fish ( Spicy & Numbing ) Seasoned Spicy Szechwan Style Cod Fish (Spicy & Numbing) Fried Intestine with Chili Pepper Braised Intestine with Fresh Garlic Beef w. Vegetable in Peppery Broth Fish w. Vegetable in Peppery Broth Beijing Duck Duck w. Black Mashroom & Bamboo Shoots (half) Chicken with Hot Garlic sauce Ground Pork with Vermicelli Stir Fried Shredded Pork w. Green Chili Pepper Ma Po Tofu ( Spicy & Numbing ) Twice Cooked Pork w. Fresh Garlic Leaves Stir Fried Pork w. Wooden Ear Mushroom Shredded Pork with Dry Bean Curd Shredded Pork with Chinese Celery Home Style Bacon with Leek Chengdu Kung Pao Chicken ( Spicy & Numbing ) Fried Chicken w. Fresh Chili Peppers (Spicy&Numbing) Fried Chicken w. Spicy Seasoned Potato ( Spicy&Numbing) Diced Chicken w. Dry Hot Peppers ( Spicy&Numbing) Shredded Beef with Chinese Celery Seasoned Spicy Szechwan Pork Chop (Spicy&Numbing) Kou Kou Crispy Chicken (Spicy&Numbing) Bullfrog with Beer Sauce ( Spicy&Numbing) Stir Fried Pork Kidney Szechwan Style All Aboard, Mates!

***Registration required at Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy -*** [Birding Algonkian - Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy](https://loudounwildlife.org/event/birding-algonkian-january/) Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy on a search for birds at the Algonkian Regional Park in eastern Loudoun County. This bird walk takes place each month except December. With extensive frontage along the Potomac River, its rich bottomland forests, extensive wetlands and grassy areas combine to make it Loudoun’s top birding hotspot. Bring binoculars if you have them. We’ll meet at the boat ramp next to the parking lot.

Come join us Saturday, January 31st for a fun, food, & games filled afternoon with Somie Robles, licensed Holistic Nutritionist! Sick and tired of being sick and tired all the time? Life holding you back from a healthier you? Join in for our nutrition masterclass where you will learn how - ***through fun, interactive games & food tasting***.... ✨ to become an intuitive eater ✨ to gain your health & energy back ✨ to utilize the mindfulness practices of Chinese medicine & Ayurveda healing. Bring your questions, your competitive spirit, and a sense of humor! Cost to attend: $30 Venmo: @Somie-Robles Zelle: Somierobles@gmail.com Minimum of 6 attendees required for this event. Please be sure to RSVP so we have an accurate headcount. Somie is a licensed Holistic Nutritionist and owner of Farmacy Old Town, where she whisks up yummy, nutritious, and healing recipes. She is also a master esthetician with over 23 years of experience that includes many certifications in advanced skin care techniques and procedures. Somie specializes in holistic treatments, considering elements beyond traditional skincare - like nutrition, lifestyle, and stress.

Our local amphibians and reptiles are both susceptible to habitat destruction and pollutants and can often be victims of being misunderstood. Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for an introductory look at our local amphibians and reptiles, what our citizens can do to help protect their habitats, and what related programs are available through Loudoun Wildlife to help monitor populations and increase community awareness of these often overlooked and fragile species. This presentation takes place at Rust Library and is co-sponsored by the Loudoun County Public Library and Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy.