VegMichigan

TRAVERSE CITY MEETUP - SWEET POTATOES, THE HOLIDAY SUPERFOOD
2024-11-09 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Oryana West 3587 Marketplace Cir · Traverse City, MI
TRAVERSE CITY MEETUP – SWEET POTATOES, THE HOLIDAY SUPERFOOD
Join us for some cooking inspiration with a holiday superfood, the sweet potato!
We will have a sampling of sweet potato recipes for you to try. Also, as you begin to plan your holiday menus, we will have some delicious vegan recipes that are free of the top nine allergens for everyone to enjoy.
Our monthly meetups are an opportunity to meet other folks and learn more about eating, cooking and enjoying plant-based foods.
All are invited and welcome to join!
Please RSVP on our Traverse City Meetup – https://www.meetup.com/traverse-city-vegmichigan-meetup/events/304041433/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link

TROY MEETUP AT NEEHEE'S
2024-11-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Neehee’s, 4924 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI 48085
TROY MEETUP AT NEEHEE’S

India has various street foods that are different from the mighty Himalayas in the north to the tropical, palm-fringed beaches in the south. Street food is characteristic in India since people from all economic groups eat on the roadside almost around the clock.
The food is fresh and made right in front of you, making you an important part of the process and catering to the taste and flavor you would prefer.
Check out the many delicious options available on the vegan and vegan optional menus here.
Please RSVP here – https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-metro-detroit-meetup/events/304041393/?slug=vegmichigan-metro-detroit-meetup&isFirstPublish=true

U-M TAILGATE PARTY
2024-11-02, 2024-10-26 | MI
U-M TAILGATE PARTY
We will serve plant-based samples and give out information about the environmental benefits of plant-based eating near the stadium to the large crowds of people who will be out for the U-M football game.

PLANT-BASED 101 PRESENTATION IN OSCODA
2024-10-24 16:30 - 17:30 | Robert J. Parks Library, 6010 N Skeel Ave, Oscoda, MI 48750
PLANT-BASED 101 PRESENTATION IN OSCODA

VegMichigan will provide a Plant-Based 101 presentation and provide a plant-based tasting. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to take action on MI S.B. 275, to prevent the incentivizing of factory farming expansion in Michigan.

Join us! – Robert J. Parks Library, 6010 N Skeel Ave, Oscoda, MI 48750

FIRST UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION PRESENTATION, FOOD SAMPLING, & PLEDGE
2024-10-20 | MI
FIRST UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION PRESENTATION, FOOD SAMPLING, & PLEDGE

We will be giving a presentation on climate change and our food choices to the congregation, offering plant-based food samples, and signing up participants for our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.

MSU Tailgate
2024-10-19 | MI
We will serve plant-based samples and give out information about the environmental benefits of plant-based eating near the stadium to the large crowds of people who will be out for the MSU football game.

SOUTHFIELD MEETUP AT BIGALORA
2024-10-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Bigalora, 29110 Franklin Rd, Southfield, MI 48034
SOUTHFIELD MEETUP AT BIGALORA
Spend your Friday night with VegMichigan at Bigalora in Southfield! Check out their vegan-friendly menu with delicious pizzas, pasta, salads, and appetizers.
Please RSVP here.

ANN ARBOR MEETUP AT JERUSALEM GARDEN
2024-10-16 15:00 - 16:30 | Jerusalem Garden, 314 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
ANN ARBOR MEETUP AT JERUSALEM GARDEN
Hang out with VegMichigan for a late lunch at Jerusalem Garden! This Middle Eastern eatery has a variety of delicious vegan options clearly marked on the menu. Yum!
Please RSVP here.

MADONNA UNIVERSITY: ANIMAL ETHICS CLASS
2024-10-16 | MI
MADONNA UNIVERSITY: ANIMAL ETHICS CLASS

We are teaching an educational program to an animal ethics class at Madonna University. We will foster empathy and compassion for animals and invite students to think critically about the human-animal relationship, and to specifically question the use of animals as food. Students in the class will be given the opportunity to participate in our 30-day plant-based pledge program.

Youth Climate Action Now (YCAN) Meeting
2024-10-15 | MI
We are leading a workshop to discuss how eating more plant-based can lower our carbon footprint for YCAN, a high school group in Ann Arbor working to mitigate climate change. YCAN members will also be invited to participate in our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.

MICHIGANDERS FOR A JUST FARMING SYSTEM COALITION MONTHLY MEETING
2024-10-14 18:00 - 19:00 | MI
MICHIGANDERS FOR A JUST FARMING SYSTEM COALITION MONTHLY MEETING
Join us for the Michiganders for a Just Farming System coalition’s monthly meeting. Everyone is welcome!
Learn more about Michiganders for a Just Farming System – https://justfarmingsystem.com/
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sd-2qrjsuGdAJWupPPUwIdEm_-TbpuP5c
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

PLANT-BASED TASTING AND PRESENTATION AT THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION
2024-10-13 | MI
PLANT-BASED TASTING AND PRESENTATION AT THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION

We will provide a presentation about the benefits of plant-based eating for people, animals, and the environment, we will provide a plant-based tasting, and participants will have the opportunity to sign-up for the 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.

ISLAND CITY ASSISTED LIVING
2024-10-10 | Island City Assisted Living
Residents and staff will enjoy a plant-based chlli lunch and learn about how they can make small changes to eat more healthy and sustainable.

ANN ARBOR FARMERS MARKET
2024-10-09 07:00 - 15:00 | Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
ANN ARBOR FARMERS MARKET

VegMichigan will be at the market sharing information about food and climate, offering free plant-based food samples to shoppers, and signing up participants for our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.

Location: Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

CITIZENS FOR PEACE VIRTUAL PRESENTATION: PLANT-FORWARD FOR OUR HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY
2024-10-08 19:00 - 20:30 | MI
CITIZENS FOR PEACE VIRTUAL PRESENTATION: PLANT-FORWARD FOR OUR HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY

We will discuss the connection between inner peace and our food choices.

Additionally, we will discuss how our industrial animal agriculture system is causing harm to workers, animals, communities, and the environment on a global scale, as well as the devastation that factory farms are having on local Michigan communities.

We will share actions we can take to prevent the proliferation of factory farms in our state and why it is critical for the health and well-being of people and Michigan’s waterways, and to mitigate climate change.

Free and open to the public

For more details and to access the virtual meeting link visit http://www.citizens4peace.com/

MEALS ON WHEELS FREE PLANT-BASED FOOD GIVEAWAY
2024-10-07 | MI
Meals on Wheels Free Plant-Based Food Giveaway

VegMichigan will be delivering free plant-based food to Meals on Wheels clients who are interested in trying plant-based food products that are new to them.

TABLING AT MOONSTER MASH AT BARN
2024-10-06 12:00 - 16:00 | MI
TABLING AT MOONSTER MASH AT BARN

Enjoy delicious plant-based foods from local foods trucks, yummy donuts, and delicious cider. Kids can trick-or-treat at various stations, take part in arts and crafts, get their faces painted, and win prizes while learning all about the residents here at Barn! Plus, get a prize just by coming in costume!

Get your tickets HERE

"JUST ASK" FOUNDATION 4TH ANNUAL HEALTH & FUN FAIR
2024-10-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Eastern Market Shed #5, 2934 Russell St, Detroit MI 48207
“JUST ASK” FOUNDATION 4TH ANNUAL HEALTH & FUN FAIR

VegMichigan will be sharing information about the benefits of plant-based eating, and offering free plant-based food samples to attendees.

LET'S BEAT BREAST CANCER RALLY! (TRAVERSE CITY)
2024-09-29 12:00 - 14:00 | 700 Cottageview Drive · Traverse City, MI
LET’S BEAT BREAST CANCER RALLY! (TRAVERSE CITY)
VegMichigan is partnering with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine to raise awareness about the four lifestyle steps that can reduce the risk of breast cancer and the risk of recurrence.
The four steps are:

Eat plant-based foods
Exercise regularly
Limit alcohol
Aim for an ideal weight

Join us to learn from local experts, community advocates and breast cancer survivors at this special gathering in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Learn more on our Traverse City Meetup group – https://www.meetup.com/traverse-city-vegmichigan-meetup/events/303621190/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events

MSU TAILGATE
2024-09-28 | Michigan State University, MI, United States
MSU TAILGATE

We will serve plant-based samples and give out information about the environmental benefits of plant-based eating near the stadium to the large crowds of people who will be out for the MSU football game.

ANN ARBOR LOCAL FOOD FESTIVAL
2024-09-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St., Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR LOCAL FOOD FESTIVAL

VegMichigan will be tabling at the local food festival, providing information about how eating more plant-based can reduce one’s carbon footprint, and will be signing people up to participate in our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.

For more details visit https://www.a2gov.org/departments/sustainability/Sustainability-Me/Families-Individuals/Pages/Local-Food-Festival.aspx

Join us! – Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St., Ann Arbor

PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP FARMERS MARKET
2024-09-26 14:00 - 18:00 | MI
VegMichigan will be at the market sharing information about food and climate, offering free plant-based food samples to shoppers, and signing up participants for our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.

ATRIA SENIOR LIVING PRESENTATION & FOOD SAMPLING
2024-09-25 | MI
ATRIA SENIOR LIVING PRESENTATION & FOOD SAMPLING

VegMichigan will give a presentation on the benefits of plant-based eating, and share plant-based food samples with attendees.

D-TOWN FARM: 18TH ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL
2024-09-22 12:00 - 18:00 | MI
D-TOWN FARM: 18TH ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL

Join Michiganders for a Just Farming System and For Our Future Michigan at the Harvest Festival. We will have a joint table, and MJFS will be spreading awareness about MI S.B. 275, letting people know that it is not a true clean energy bill. We will be asking people to sign postcards to send to Michigan lawmakers.

(The event is on Sept. 21 and 22, but MJFS will only be there on Sept. 22.)

Find full details about the festival here.

ANN ARBOR GREEN FAIR
2024-09-20 17:00 - 20:00 | MI
ANN ARBOR GREEN FAIR

Join us at the Ann Arbor Green Fair in downtown Ann Arbor, where we will be giving people an opportunity to sign-up for our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge and sharing information about how plant-based eating can lower one’s carbon footprint.

For more information about the Green Fair visit, https://www.a2gov.org/departments/sustainability/Newsletter-Events/Pages/Green-Fair.aspx

SIERRA CLUB U-M FOOD AND CLIMATE PANEL
2024-09-18 18:00 - 19:30 | MI
SIERRA CLUB U-M FOOD AND CLIMATE PANEL

We will be speaking on a Food and Climate Panel, along with New Roots Institute and Global Seaweed Institute hosted by Sierra Club U-M and Plant Futures Initiative. We will also sponsor plant-based appetizers to be served at the event.
At U-M (exact location TBA)

ANN ARBOR DINNER CLUB AT PILAR'S TAMALES
2024-09-18 17:00 - 18:30 | MI
ANN ARBOR DINNER CLUB AT PILAR’S TAMALES
Come to Pilar’s Tamales for a delicious, traditional Salvadoran meal. Enjoy plant-based tamales, sides, and beverages, and even a vegan Mexican hot chocolate!
Everyone is welcome at VegMichigan Meetups, but we do ask that you enjoy a vegan meal while attending our events. We hope you are able to join us!
RSVP Required on Meetup. RSVP here – https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-metro-detroit-meetup/events/302126449/

MSU TAILGATE PARTY
2024-09-14 | MI
MSU TAILGATE PARTY
We will serve plant-based samples and give out information about the environmental benefits of plant-based eating near the stadium to the large crowds of people who will be out for the MSU football game.

LUNCH MEETUP AT INDIA FLAVORS (POSTPONED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE)
2024-09-12 12:00 - 13:30 | India Flavors, 29205 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
LUNCH MEETUP AT INDIA FLAVORS

**Postponed due to storm damage! Unfortunately India Flavors suffered some significant damage to their roof in the recent thunderstorm. The restaurant is closed for about two months while repairs are completed. We will reschedule when they re-open.

Join VegMichigan for a delicious lunch buffet of traditional Indian cuisine!

RSVP Required. RSVP Here – https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-metro-detroit-meetup/events/302810672/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events

Join us here – India Flavors, 29205 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
