Author Archives: Erin

NCVA at the Great Glebe Garage Sale – May 25, 2013

Ah, the May long weekend. That magical time when we alternate periods of frenzied spring cleaning with periods swilling beer on a lawn chair. And what a delightful coincidence that our collection for the Great Glebe Garage Sale should be happening at the very same time. Just think, you’ll be surrounded by the casualties of [...]

VegFest Fast Approaching

It’s a beautiful Saturday morning in spring and I know all of our minds are starting to turn to VegFest 2013. They are, right? Well, if they aren’t, chop chop folks. So, as you know, the NCVA isn’t hosting the event this year, so I’ve just been observing the organizational shenanigans from a safe and [...]

Plant Power vs. Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale

Remember those cartoons where a character’s conscience would appear as a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other? Ever had your vegan conscience tested like that? Where the angel says, “Eat kale, run a marathon, sprout something! It will make you a good person and a role model for veganism and not [...]

Ticket for Plant Power 2013 Up for Grabs!

As part of the NCVA’s package for supporting Plant Power 2013, we got a ticket to the event. The NCVA board members are, of course, far too selfless and honorable to keep it for themselves. And while giving it to a loyal volunteer seemed a good option, there was the fear that it would cause [...]

NCVA Pancake Breakfast Logistics – Crucial Info for Optimal Breakfast Experience

Good morning pancake lovers! Just wanted to remind everyone of this Saturday’s vegan pancake/waffle breakfast and to provide some logistical details. The what, where and when are already posted here. Some other important stuff: 1) The event runs from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. We’ll be cooking the whole time so don’t all feel compelled [...]