April 21: COK celebrates VegWeek 2011

On Thurs., April 21 around 50 people joined us at the Cleveland Park Library in Washington, DC to celebrate 2011 VegWeek. Guests enjoyed delicious vegan cuisine, including Field Roast, Tofurky, and Gardein--generously donated by Roots Market--and heard from special guests Md. Sen. Jamie Raskin, Md. Del. Aruna Miller, and Va. Del. candidate Stephanie Clifford.

Sen. Jamie Raskin shared a story about the origin of VegWeek in 2009, which was inspired by his interest in encouraging others to protect the planet, while Del. Miller and Stephanie Clifford touched on the many benefits of choosing vegetarian eating.

It was a wonderful celebration highlighting the benefits of making kinder, cleaner, and healthier food choices. Thank you to everyone who joined us and the many volunteers who helped make the event a huge success!

See photos from previous celebrations: Takoma Park and Maryland VegWeeks in 2009 & 2010!