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SUMMARY:Cooking Series with CRVN
DESCRIPTION:Join CRVN for the first vegan Cooking Together session of 2026: Indian Food\nThursday\, February 19th\, from 6 to 8 PM \nCome roll up your sleeves with us as we make two delicious Northern Indian curries (rajma and buttered tofu) and chai tea from scratch. These will be paired with fluffy basmati rice and soft\, fresh vegan naan bread for a perfect meal together. This is more than dinner\, it’s a community cooking night. Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or a total newbie\, join us for hands-on Indian cooking\, good company\, and a cozy shared meal. The address will be sent to registered participants\, but the event will take place at Dr. T.’s house in Albany. \nCapacity is limited\, so please reserve your spot soon. \nWe also invite attendees to bring canned goods or non-perishable items to support the Free CRVN Food Stand in Niskayuna. Donations are appreciated but not required. \nMembers – $25 \nLearn about our membership \nPublic $32 \n100% of proceeds support the work of the Capital Region Vegan Network \nAbout the teachers: Dr. Thomson (or Dr. T\, as she is known) has been a happily converted plant-based vegan since 2010\, when she came across Dr. Joel Furhman’s book\, Eat to Live. It was a life-changing experience\, and she never looked back. Dr. T earned a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences\, where she studied the intersection of ecological and human health. She has worked for both public & private industry\, enforcing regulations that protect human health and the environment. In her spare time\, Dr. T offers health and wellness classes and serves as a nutritional coach in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex\, Texas. She earned her certificate in plant-based nutrition from the eCornell program\, founded by Dr. Colin Campbell\, and became a Food For Life Instructor through the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine program. \nClaire Henderson (she/her) has been volunteering for the Capital Region Vegan Network since she adopted a vegan lifestyle 17 years ago. She was raised a vegetarian and went vegan after the first VegFest by CRVN (held in Saratoga). There\, she watched a video of a “spent” dairy cow going off to slaughter and learned the cruelty of the dairy industry.  Since then\, she has volunteered in various capacities in the organization to bring programming and vegan education to the Capital region. She is the mother of two children\, Avi (9.5 years) and Anika (6.5 years)\, and raises them vegan with her husband\, Punit.  Claire works as a research scientist and enjoys research and development projects at work and at home. She works on the CRVN merchandise using screen printing\, laser\, and paper techniques.
URL:https://capregionvegans.org/event/cooking-series-with-crvn/
LOCATION:Albany\, NY
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks - Earth Day Party!
DESCRIPTION:CRVN is partnering with Albany Green Drinks for an Earth Day Party at the Warbler Brewery:\nWednesday\, April 22nd at 6:00pm \nStick around for Music Bingo at 7pm. Food provided by LA Dawgs. \nGreen Drinks is a networking event for folks who are passionate about environmental sustainability.\nMixer is free to attend and drinking is not mandatory.
URL:https://capregionvegans.org/event/green-drinks-earth-day-party/
LOCATION:The Warbler Brewery\, 155 Delaware Ave\,\, Delmar\, NY\, 12054\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000
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SUMMARY:Vegan High Tea
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for High Tea on Sunday\, April 26th. This year’s event will be held at The Red Barn at 100 Town Park Rd\, East Greenbush\, NY. \nEnjoy an elegant afternoon of exquisite teas\, delicious vegan treats\, and wonderful company\, all while supporting a great cause! \nA portion of every ticket supports 3 local animal sanctuaries: Broome Animal Sanctuary\, Mini Mountain Farm\, and Song of the Robin Animal Sanctuary. Food generously provided by Happy Sprouts Goodies and Rock Hill Bakehouse \nTickets:\n$35 for CRVN Members\n$42 for the Public\nhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/4262026-high-tea
URL:https://capregionvegans.org/event/vegan-high-tea/
LOCATION:East Greenbush Town Park\, 100 Town Park Road\, East Greenbush\, NY\, 12061\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260824T083934
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SUMMARY:CRVN Cooking Series: Thai Flavors of Spring
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, May 7th\, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM\, we invite you to CRVN’s Thai Flavors of Spring in Albany (location will be provided at registration). \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nWhat to Expect:\n– Hands-on cooking from start to finish\n– Step-by-step guidance with plenty of tips and tricks along the way\n– Whole-food\, plant-based ingredients \n-Sit down together and enjoy the full meal you’ve created \nOn the Menu: \nMassaman curry: Rich\, warming\, and gently spiced — a Thai classic with a whole-food plant-based twist. \nThai spring rolls:  Fresh\, crisp\, and stuffed with vibrant spring vegetables and herbs. \nPerfectly steamed rice: The foundation of every great Thai meal. \nCoconut mango agar dessert: A stunning\, silky plant-based dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Creamy coconut meets sweet tropical mango in a jiggly finish you won’t forget. \nTickets:\n$25 for CRVN Members (Enjoy discounts at local businesses + other perks\, learn more here!)\n$32 for the Public \nDue to limited seating\, tickets to the CRVN Cooking Class Series sell out quickly. We recommend purchasing your tickets early!
URL:https://capregionvegans.org/event/crvn-cooking-series-thai-flavors-of-spring/
LOCATION:New York
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T210000
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks - 518 Day at No Fun
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the 518 with Green Drinks and CRVN!  \nIt’s bring-your-own vinyl night\, so dig up the old record collection if you’d like to share some tunes. \nPlant-based food by Burrito Burrito:\nhttps://burritosquared.com/ \n  \nGreen Drinks is a monthly gathering for folks who are passionate about environmental sustainability. \n𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥.
URL:https://capregionvegans.org/event/green-drinks-518-day-at-no-fun/
LOCATION:No Fun\, 275 River Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T160000
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SUMMARY:Vegan Potluck & Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:One of our favorite gatherings of the year is coming up\, and we would love to see you there. FREE for Members. $7 per non-member. \nJoin us on Sunday\, May 31st\, from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the Rotterdam Community Center for an afternoon of delicious plant-based food\, great conversation\, and a look at everything CRVN has been up to and where we’re headed next. \nAt 3:00 PM\, we’ll share updates on our programming and upcoming events\, so come hungry and come curious. \nWhat to bring: \n A vegan dish to share (and don’t forget the recipe! Someone will ask for it.) \n Serving utensils for your dish \n A non-perishable vegan food item\, if you wish\, to support our community outreach efforts \n  \nThis is your community. Share a table with us!
URL:https://capregionvegans.org/event/vegan-potluck-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:Rotterdam Community Center\, 705 Curry Road\, Schenectady\, New York\, 12306
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T203000
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SUMMARY:CRVN Cooking Together Series - Greek Cuisine
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on cooking experience with whole-food\, plant-based ingredients! \nPurchase your tickets at the link below: \nhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/crvn-cooking-class-greek-cuisine
URL:https://capregionvegans.org/event/crvn-cooking-together-series-greek-cuisine/
LOCATION:New York
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T193000
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SUMMARY:GREEN DRINKS at Davies Office
DESCRIPTION:June’s Green Drinks gathering will be hosted by our friends at Davies Office! \nThis is an entirely free event with donations going toward Capital District ReUse. \nDavies office is a leader in remanufactured and used office furniture helping to promote a circular economy. Come take a tour of their cutting-edge facility! \nGreen Drinks is a networking event for folks passionate about environmental sustainability. All are welcome and drinking is not required.  \n 
URL:https://capregionvegans.org/event/green-drinks-at-davies-office/
LOCATION:Davies Office\, 40 Loudonville Road\, Albany\, NY\, 12204\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T090000
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SUMMARY:Summer Stroll
DESCRIPTION:This is a casual social meetup open to all humans and non-reactive dogs! Join us for a walk around Washington Park\, where we’ll get our bodies moving and make some new friends! Community is the most important thing! \n  \nMeet us at the Park Playhouse. \n  \nSee you soon!
URL:https://capregionvegans.org/event/summer-stroll/
LOCATION:Washington Park\, Washington Park Road\, Albany\, NY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T220000
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SUMMARY:Karaoke Night
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URL:https://capregionvegans.org/event/karaoke-night/
LOCATION:Lark Street Tavern\, 453 Madison Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T180000
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SUMMARY:Advocacy Potluck
DESCRIPTION:The Humane League and Capitol Region Vegan Network are coming together for an Advocacy Potluck! \nNo advocacy experience is needed. Great for those curious in advocacy and seasoned activists alike. \nBring a dish to share encouraged but not required. Honest Weight Food-Coop has GREAT plant-based items for purchase on site. Please include a card with ingredients and allergens.
URL:https://capregionvegans.org/event/advocacy-potluck/
LOCATION:Honest Weight Food Co-op\, 100 Watervliet Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12206\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T100000
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SUMMARY:Summer Stroll
DESCRIPTION:This is a casual social meetup open to all humans and non-reactive dogs! Join us for a walk around Washington Park\, where we’ll get our bodies moving and make some new friends! Community is the most important thing! Meet us at the Washington Park Playhouse.
URL:https://capregionvegans.org/event/summer-stroll-2/
LOCATION:Washington Park\, Washington Park Road\, Albany\, NY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T210000
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SUMMARY:March to Abolish Animal Testing Free Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:CRVN is excited to support The March to Abolish Animal Testing kick-off event on September 12th\, and the precursor event\, a free film screening of the documentary The New Gold Standard about cutting-edge technology that’s replacing animal testing. There will be pastries from Little Loaf Bakeshop\, and a Q&A with Director Steven Latham and advocacy specialists from the National Anti-Vivisection Society.
URL:https://capregionvegans.org/event/march-to-abolish-animal-testing-free-film-screening/
LOCATION:Spectrum 8 Theatres\, 290 Delaware Avenue\, Albany\, New York\, 12309
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T110000
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SUMMARY:March to Abolish Animal Testing Kickoff Rally
DESCRIPTION:The kickoff rally will take place at West Capitol Park in Albany on Saturday\, September 12th at 9 am. We will hear from leaders in the animal rights movement\, legislators\, and actor Allison Pill. \nThe March to Abolish Animal Testing (MAAT) will take people on a 200-mile trek from the State Capitol in New York to the epicenter of dog experiments: Marshall BioResources\, a fortress where nearly 20\,000 beagles are trapped and awaiting abuse in cages. Marshall symbolizes an industry that cages and abuses animals for their entire lifetimes\, despite the fact that the data collected through this exploitation are overwhelmingly ineffectual. We are ready for change\, and we are marching for it.
URL:https://capregionvegans.org/event/march-to-abolish-animal-testing-kickoff-rally/
LOCATION:West Capitol Park\, West Capitol Park\, State St\, Albany\, New York\, 12210
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T110000
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SUMMARY:Run with Compassion 5k & BBQ
DESCRIPTION:CRVN’s annual BBQ just got an upgrade! It’s now the CRVN Run with Compassion 5k and BBQ and it will be on Sunday\, September 20th at 11:00 am in Tawasentha Park’s Chalet Pavilion. Tickets for non-members are $30\, $25 for members\, and $15 for children (aged 12 and under) \nThe Capital Region Vegan Network empowers our community to adopt and maintain a vegan lifestyle through outreach\, education\, support\, and advocacy. The CRVN Run With Compassion 5K brings that mission to life by bringing our community together around compassion in action. CRVN proudly supports Song of the Robin\, Mini Mountain\, and Broome Animal Sanctuaries\, whose work gives animals the opportunity to live safely and free from exploitation. By participating in the 5K or making an additional donation\, you’re helping CRVN continue our outreach\, education\, advocacy\, and support throughout the Capital Region while strengthening our ability to give back to the sanctuaries doing this important work. Come run\, walk\, volunteer\, cheer\, or donate. Every form of participation helps us build a stronger and more compassionate community.
URL:https://capregionvegans.org/event/run-with-compassion-5k-bbq/
LOCATION:Tawasentha Park- Chalet Pavilion\, Tawasentha Park\, Altamont\, New York\, 12009
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T160000
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SUMMARY:CRVN's Annual VegOut Vegan Food Festival
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars. Save the date! Yes\, it’s happening! CRVN’s VegOut Vegan Food Festival is coming this fall. \nGet ready to be part of the fun at VEG OUT\, presented by the Capital Region Vegan Network.  This event is organized by the dedicated volunteers at CRVN\, highlights the array of vegan food options at local restaurants in the Capital Region\, and demonstrates just how delicious vegan\, cruelty-free\, and plant-based food can be! Merchants with plant-based products\, artisans\, musicians\, non-profits\, and other exhibitors are also invited to participate. \n  \nATTENTION VENDORS! Early registration to be a vendor is now open! Booth rentals are at a discount for a limited time only (use code EARLYBIRD). For registration and more info: CLICK HERE \n  \nAt Capital Region Vegan Network\, we prioritize making VEG OUT accessible to everyone by keeping admission free. This wouldn’t be possible without the support of community members like you. We are now inviting all vendors and sponsors to join us in this popular and mission-focused event. If you are interested in volunteering at this event: CLICK HERE
URL:https://capregionvegans.org/event/crvns-annual-vegout-vegan-food-festival/
LOCATION:Monument Square\, 255 River Street\, Troy\, 12180
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