Capital Region Vegan Network

Annual Cookie Swap
2024-12-08 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Spendwood School of Dance, 50 Johnston Ave, Cohoes, New York
Join us for a festive afternoon of holiday cheer at Spendwood School of Dance and Gymnastics on Sunday, December 8th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Bring your family and enjoy a fun and tasty tradition: our Holiday Cookie Swap!
For just $5, you’ll enjoy light snacks, drinks (including seltzer, juice, and hot chocolate), and the company of fellow holiday enthusiasts. To participate in the cookie swap, simply bring 2-3 dozen of your favorite homemade cookies, along with your recipe and a container to take home your delicious swaps.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Sunday, December 8th
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Spendwood School of Dance and Gymnastics, 50 Johnston Ave, Cohoes, NY 12047
💰 Admission: $5 (includes snacks and drinks)

This event is perfect for all ages—children and families are welcome to join in the fun! Don’t miss out on this sweet opportunity to celebrate the season together.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you to Spendwood School of Dance and Gymnastics for allowing us to utilize their space!

Vegan Potluck and Public Membership Meeting
2024-11-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady, 1221 Wendall Ave, Schenectady, New York, 12308
Join us for a vegan potluck and membership meeting!
REGISTER HERE
Participate in a vegan potluck from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, where you can share tasty plant-based dishes and connect with fellow community members.
At 4:00 PM, we’ll hold a meeting featuring highlights of our achievements this year and our plans for 2025.

Everyone is welcome—no membership is required! We kindly ask for a $5 donation at registration to help cover costs when you register here.
Date: Sunday, November 10th
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady
1221 Wendall Ave, Schenectady, NY 12308
We can’t wait to see you there!

Capital Region Vegan Network Table at Mac -n- Cheese Bowl
2024-10-19 11:00 - 15:00 | Remsen Street, Cohoes, Remsen Street, Cohoes, New York, United States
The 14th Annual timesunion.com/Table Hopping Mac-n-Cheese Bowl to benefit the Regional Food Bank will be held along Historic Remsen Street in Downtown Cohoes and features competing Mac-n-Cheese tasting stations, beer tastings, and more!
CRVN will be sampling out Soulistic Vegan’s famous mac and cheese and handing out free literature on the benefits of a vegan diet.
Volunteers are needed for setup and serving. These are the time slots to volunteer:
9:30-12:30
12:30-3:30
Contact Claire@capregionvegans.org to sign up or for any questions.

Capital Region Vegan Network Presents: Foods and Breast Cancer Prevention & Survival
2024-10-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Honest Weight Food Co-op, 100 Watervliet Ave, Albany, NY, 12206, United States
Join us for an enlightening and empowering class focused on foods that have been shown to reduce breast cancer risk and support survival. This session will highlight the undeniable connection between diet and cancer risk, providing valuable insights for cancer survivors, their families and friends, and those looking to prevent the disease. Please note that these classes are not intended for individuals currently undergoing breast cancer treatment.
Participants will enjoy a cooking demonstration featuring delicious, health-promoting dishes, along with handouts of easy and affordable recipes to prepare at home. All recipes will be gluten-free and whole-food plant-based, including:

African Sweet Potato & Peanut Stew
Veggie Curry Burgers
Cardamom Rice Pudding
Chocolate Raspberry Mousse
12 Superfoods Salad

Register here to learn how nourishing your body with the right foods can make a difference in your health journey. We look forward to seeing you there!
$15 for CRVN members
$20 for non-members

Albany VegFest 2024
2024-10-06 | Albany Capital Center, downstairs, 55 Eagle Street, Albany, NY, United States
🗓 Date: Sunday, October 1, 2023
📍 Location: Albany Capital Center, downstairs, 55 Eagle Street, Albany, NY
⏰ Time: 11 am – 5 pm
This event is family-friendly and will feature gluten-free food.
___________ FEATURING _______________

Yoga!
Delicious vegan food, drinks, and products: Exhibitors announcements coming soon!
Children’s play area
Raffles and merchandise
Photo booth
& more!

Register as an attendee: https://givebutter.com/AhqgPg

Ultimate Vegan BBQ
2024-09-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Schenectady Central Park Pavilion, 500 Iroquois Way, Schenectady, NY, United States
Come for an all you can eat ultimate vegan BBQ. Enjoy tangy baked beans, tender beyond meat, creamy dill potato salad, rainbow colored coleslaw and delicious pasta salad among other dishes. There will be music, games and a raffle for the while family to enjoy. Come for the hot flavors at this cool park.
Parking is available throughout the park. Ticket includes food and water. Mocktails are available to purchase as an add on. If you are able to bring a non-perishable food item to help a community member in need you will be entered into the raffle.
Entry cost:
CRVN Members – $20
Public – $25
Register here: https://givebutter.com/ultimateveganbbq

Catskill Animal Sanctuary Tour and Pizza Lunch
2024-08-18 10:15 - 13:00 | Catskill Animal Sanctuary, 316 Old Stage Rd, Saugerties, NY, 12477, United States
Join Capital Region Vegan Network for a tour of the Catskill Animal Sanctuary. Experience a 90 minute guided tour of the sanctuary as a group. You’ll get to connect and cuddle with the residents who love affection (and say a hi from afar to the shy ones).
After the tour we will enjoy a gluten free vegan pizza lunch all together.
Please dress in clothes that can get dirty.
Register by August 15th here: https://givebutter.com/catskilltour
Adults & Children (2yr+) – $22; children 2 and under free

Glens Falls Vegan Festival
2024-08-10 11:00 - 15:00 | City Park Corner of Ridge & Maple Streets, Downtown Glens Falls, Ridge and Maple Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, United States
Saturday, August 10, 2024
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
City Park
Corner of Ridge & Maple Streets
Downtown Glens Falls
Get ready to take part in a celebration of the plant-based lifestyle at the Glens Falls Vegan Festival!
Join us for a day filled with delicious plant-powered foods, shopping and entertainment, activities for the whole family, and a whole lot of positive vibes. Let’s celebrate compassion and sustainability together. Mark your calendars and get ready to share the joy!
💚 All are welcome. You don’t have to be vegan or vegetarian to enjoy this event.

CRVN: Proud Sponsor and Participant

The Capital Region Vegan Network (CRVN) is thrilled to be both a sponsor and active participant in this fantastic event!As a sponsor, CRVN is committed to supporting and promoting vegan initiatives throughout our region.
Visit our table to:

Get valuable resources on plant-based living
Enjoy free samples
Pick up informative flyers and brochures
Learn about our upcoming events and initiatives
Chat with our friendly volunteers about veganism and its benefits

Membership Opportunities
Discover the perks of becoming a CRVN member:

Exclusive discounts at local vegan-friendly businesses
Priority registration for CRVN events
Quarterly newsletter with the latest vegan news and tips
Opportunity to shape the future of veganism in our community

Stop by our table to learn more and sign up!
Volunteer with CRVN
Passionate about veganism? Join our team of dedicated volunteers:

Help at future events
Contribute to our outreach programs
Assist with social media and marketing
Develop educational materials

We’ll be happy to discuss how you can get involved and make a difference!
We look forward to connecting with you and sharing our passion for compassionate, sustainable living!

Winter Warm-up Tea Party Sunday, February 18th
2024-02-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Pruyn House, 207 Old Niskayuna Rd, Latham, NY, 12110, United States
Winter Warm-up Tea Party

Join us for our annual Tea Party and warm-up with some delicious tea, sweets, and eats at the Pruyn House.

When: Sunday, February 18th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Where: Pruyn House 207 Old Niskayuna Rd, Latham, NY 12110
Sold out!
