Events & CPEs
GRAND is excited to engage you with informative programs which will allow you to learn cutting-edge MNT while also providing critical continuing education opportunities. Attend via one of three different pathways:
1. ALL GRAND members attend our continuing education events for FREE!
2. Friends of GRAND (for those who are not an active member of GRAND) are only $15 per event!
3. Friend of GRAND Bundle- for $35, non-members (those not eligible for membership, i.e. non-AND/VAND members) can attend all GRAND CEU events and member's only events for the 2026-2027 membership year (purchase below)
Join us for networking and nourish your nutrition know how through the following programs:
September 30, 2026 6-8pm Fall GRAND Kick-Off Networking Social
Join GRAND as we kick off the 2026 membership year with fun, games, prizes, food, and socializing with old and new friends!
Location: Dietitians on Demand Corporate Office (7814 Carousel Ln #210, Richmond, VA 23294)
OPEN TO ALL- MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED
November 18, 2026 Time 6-8pm: The Legislative Process in Virginia: What Registered Dietitians need to know about the
Issues that Impact Our Work
Learn about the Virginia Legislative process and pending nutrition related legislation with Special Guest Speaker, former FRAC director, attorney for Virginia Poverty Law Center, and Virginia House of Representatives candidate, Salaam Bhatti.
Proposed for 1.5 CEU pending from CDR
Location: Dietitians on Demand Corporate Office (7814 Carousel Ln #210, Richmond, VA 23294)
OPEN TO ALL- MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED
November 19, 2026 5:45-7pm: Women’s Health Journal Club
Join GRAND as we dive deeper into various research on a new topic each event in this interactive, social event!
“Evenly Distributing Daily Dietary Protein Across Three Meals Reduces Women’s Snack Food Reinforcement and Intake of Energy-Dense Snack Foods During Weight Loss: A Randomized Controlled Trial”
Access article here: https://www.jandonline.org/action/showPdf?pii=S2212-2672%2826%2900106-1
Proposed for 1 CEU pending from CDR
Location: TBD
OPEN TO ALL- MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED
REGISTRATION COMING SOON
January 28, 2027 5:45-7pm: Fitness Topic Journal Club
Join GRAND as we dive deeper into various research on a new topic each event in this interactive, social event!
“Effects of Creatine Monohydrate Loading on Sleep Metrics, Physical Performance, Cognitive Function, and Recovery in Physically Active Men: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Trial”
Access article here: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/24/3831#Introduction
Proposed for 1 CEU pending from CDR
Location: TBD
OPEN TO ALL- MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED
REGISTRATION COMING SOON
February 23, 2027 Time TBD: Integrative Therapies with TMJ
Explore opportunities for allied healthcare professionals to collaborate and hear from physical therapist and founder of the Integrative Mandibular Institute, Jana Powell.
Pending CEUs
Location: Dietitians on Demand Corporate Office (7814 Carousel Ln #210, Richmond, VA 23294)
OPEN TO ALL- MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED
REGISTRATION COMING SOON
March TBD, 2027 Time TBD: National Nutrition Month Social Celebration
Join GRAND for our annual celebration of....us (nutrition professionals)! Social networking, fun, food, and prizes as you have all come to expect! Stay tuned for more information soon!
Location: TBD
OPEN TO ALL- MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED
REGISTRATION COMING SOON
April 8, 2027 Time TBD: Culinary Nutrition: Where Art Meets Science
Join us for a culinary demo featuring Executive Chef Jason Tepper and Healthy Kids Collaborative Program Manager of the Culinary Institute of America.
Pending CEUs
Location: Dietitians on Demand Corporate Office (7814 Carousel Ln #210, Richmond, VA 23294)
OPEN TO ALL- MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED
REGISTRATION COMING SOON
April 22, 2027 5:45-7pm: Earth Day – Agriculture/Sustainability Journal Club
Join GRAND as we dive deeper into various research on a new topic each event in this interactive, social event!
“Potential strategies for bioremediation of microplastic contaminated soil”
Access article 1 here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enceco.2024.05.001
“A review of microplastic pollution and human health risk assessment: current knowledge and future outlook”
Access article 2 here: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/environmental-science/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2025.1606332/full
Proposed for 1 CEU pending from CDR
Location: TBD
OPEN TO ALL- MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED
REGISTRATION COMING SOON
May TBD, 2027 Time TBD: A Farm Tour & Continuing Education Experience for Registered Dietitians
Join us for farm tour at Simple Roots Farm, with owner, registered dietitian and farmer, Wes Smith!
Pending CEUs
Location: TBD
OPEN TO ALL- MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED
REGISTRATION COMING SOON
June 24, 2027 5:45-7pm: Pride: LGBTQ+ Nutrition Journal Club
Join GRAND as we dive deeper into various research on a new topic each event in this interactive, social event!
“Lactation induction in a transgender woman: case report and recommendations for clinical practice”
Access article 1 here: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13006-024-00624-1
“Individualizing Care and Setting Realistic Expectations: How Clinicians Support Lactation Induction in Transgender, Two- Spirit, and Non-Binary People”
Access article 2 here: https://doi.org/10.1177/08903344261452625
Proposed for 1 CEU pending from CDR
Location: TBD
OPEN TO ALL- MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED
REGISTRATION COMING SOON
August 26, 2027 5:45-7pm: Back to School: Pediatrics Journal Club
Join GRAND as we dive deeper into various research on a new topic each event in this interactive, social event!
“The Role of the Pediatrician to Promote Effective Approaches for Child and Adolescent Nutrition in Schools: Policy Statement”
Proposed for 1 CEU pending from CDR
Location: TBD
OPEN TO ALL- MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED
REGISTRATION COMING SOON
Friend of GRAND Bundle Option-
$35 (+fees) for all 2026-2027 GRAND Events
Registration is required for events. Registration can be through the GRAND website (above) or via email invitation. Meeting website links for any virtual meetings will be sent out prior to the event to all confirmed registrants.
Questions? Email grandrva@gmail.com
Payments can be made 2 ways:
1. Via Paypal on the RSVP page ($15.38 non-members per event; $36.32 non-member bundle one-time)
2. For in-person, live events: with exact cash or check payable to GRAND ($15.00 per event non-members; $35 non-member bundle one-time))
Payments are non-refundable.