VegMichigan

30-DAY PLEDGE GIVEAWAY WITH THE FERNDALE LIBRARY
2022-08-17
30-DAY PLEDGE GIVEAWAY WITH THE FERNDALE LIBRARY
VegMichigan is partnering with the Ferndale Library to sign community members up for our 30-Day Pledge and Plant-Based Food Giveaway.

DINNER MEETUP AT THE OLD SHILLELAGH
2022-08-19 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 349 Monroe St, Detroit, MI 48226
DINNER MEETUP AT THE OLD SHILLELAGH

Please join VegMichigan for a fun evening and delicious food!
The Old Shillelagh has created a special vegan menu including Reuben Rolls, Three Greens Spinach Pie, Super Nachos, Shepherd’s Pie, Vegan BLT, and more!

Please arrive between 6 and 7 to order. Meet us on the second floor.
We are limiting the crowd to 50 so the space is not too crowded.
To RSVP, email tom@vegmichigan.org

30-DAY PLEDGE GIVEAWAY AT THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF HURON VALLEY
2022-08-23
30-DAY PLEDGE GIVEAWAY AT THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF HURON VALLEY
VegMichigan is excited to partner with the Humane Society of Huron Valley for a 30-Day Pledge giveaway where we ask people new to plant-based eating to reduce their consumption of meat, eggs, and dairy and increase their consumption of plant-based foods.

30-DAY PLEDGE GIVEAWAY WITH THE CITY OF ANN ARBOR CANOE LIVERIES' STAFF
2022-08-25
30-DAY PLEDGE GIVEAWAY WITH THE CITY OF ANN ARBOR CANOE LIVERIES’ STAFF
VegMichigan is signing up Ann Arbor Canoe Livery Staff to our 30-Day Pledge program as well as promoting the city of Ann Arbor’s Plant-Based Eating Challenge Week.

DETROIT AUDUBON VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY
2022-08-27
DETROIT AUDUBON VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY
There will be a guided bird/nature walk and an award ceremony with plant-based food samples provided by VegMichigan.

FOOD JUSTICE BOOK DISCUSSION
2022-08-28 13:00 - 14:30
FOOD JUSTICE BOOK DISCUSSION
You are invited to join Attorneys for Animals and VegMichigan as we continue making connections between veganism and the broader social justice movement with our next Book Club meeting on Sunday, August 28, 1:00-2:30 PM (EDT). We will discuss the book Food Justice: A Primer, edited by Saryta Rodriguez. We ask that you read all or part of the book prior to the discussion, and come prepared with at least one question the reading brought up, and one thing you learned or that resonated with you.
“Food Justice: A Primer is a collection of essays by activists, academics, farmers, and others involved in the Food Justice Movement examining food justice and food sovereignty from a variety of angles. These essays range in scope and tone from personal, hands-on experiences to macro-level observations of how communities’ ability to both access healthful, justly-produced food and determine for themselves how they are fed can be improved upon, including efforts currently underway toward these ends.
For too long, the Food Justice Movement has been senselessly divided between those who focus on the rights of humans and those who uphold the rights of nonhumans. In truth, the most just and efficient way forward to promote this cause is for these communities to come together and work in solidarity with one another, as myriad individuals and organizations around the world demonstrate with their hard work and careful analysis. This book aims to illustrate why this is necessary while confirming that it is possible, in hopes of inspiring further cooperation and collaboration between seemingly disparate causes under the umbrella of Food Justice.” (from the back cover)
You can purchase the book from one of these sources:
Your local library (If they don’t have the book, you can request it through inter-library loan, or request that the library purchase it.)
Find a local bookseller through
Indiebound
Thriftbooks
Abebooks

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Aug 28, 2022 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Book Club: “Food Justice: A Primer” edited by Saryta Rodriguez. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

After you register, you will receive an email from Zoom with a link to the meeting. We hope to see you there!

30-DAY PLEDGE GIVEAWAY WITH THE HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER AT WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S STAFF
2022-08-30
30-DAY PLEDGE GIVEAWAY WITH THE HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER AT WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE’S STAFF
VegMichigan is signing up the WCC Health and Fitness Center Staff to our 30-Day Pledge program as well as promoting the city of Ann Arbor’s Plant-Based Eating Challenge Week.

30-DAY PLEDGE GIVEAWAY AT SWEETWATERS CAFE
2022-08-31
30-DAY PLEDGE GIVEAWAY AT SWEETWATERS CAFE
VegMichigan is giving away free plant-based foods to Sweetwaters Cafe staff who have signed up for our 30-Day Pledge program. Additionally, we will be promoting the city of Ann Arbor’s Plant-Based Eating Challenge Week.

30-DAY PLEDGE GIVEAWAY WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF
2022-09-01
30-DAY PLEDGE GIVEAWAY WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF
VegMichigan is signing up the UofM Athletic Department Staff to our 30-Day Pledge program as well as promoting the city of Ann Arbor’s Plant-Based Eating Challenge Week.

PLANT-BASED FOOD TAILGATE AT U OF M FOOTBALL GAME
2022-09-03, 2022-09-10
PLANT-BASED FOOD TAILGATE AT U OF M FOOTBALL GAME
VegMichigan will be tailgating and giving away free plant-based food samples to passersby before the University of Michigan football game.

30-DAY PLEDGE GIVEAWAY AT BYOC
2022-09-07
30-DAY PLEDGE GIVEAWAY AT BYOC
VegMichigan is signing up BYOC Co. patrons to our 30-Day Pledge program as well as promoting the city of Ann Arbor’s Plant-Based Eating Challenge Week.

A2 ZERO PLANT-BASED CHALLENGE WEEK KICK-OFF
2022-09-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard St.
​A2 ZERO PLANT-BASED CHALLENGE WEEK KICK-OFF
Join us at Cobblestone Farm (2781 Packard St.) for the A2ZERO Plant-Based Challenge kick-off event!
During the event, you’ll hear from our A2ZERO Ambassadors, the Office of Sustainability and Innovations, VegMichigan, and a guest speaker about the benefits of plant-forward diets and about the exciting events coming up during the week. We’ll also have plant-based brunch items from local restaurants, games and activities, and music!
This event will also be a distribution event for VegMichigan’s 30-Day Pledge bags. Please RSVP for this event by filling out the pre-challenge survey.

VIRTUAL PLANT-BASED COOKING DEMO - A2 ZERO PLANT-BASED CHALLENGE EVENT
2022-09-12 19:00 - 20:00
​VIRTUAL PLANT-BASED COOKING DEMO – A2 ZERO PLANT-BASED CHALLENGE EVENT
Join VegMichigan and the A2ZERO Ambassadors for a virtual cooking demonstration by Michele Gallo and chef ​Vicki Brett-Gach from ​Ann Arbor Vegan Kitchen​!
Check out the recipes here.
Register for this Zoom event here​.

VIRTUAL DISCUSSION WITH LOCAL A2 RESTAURANT OWNERS - A2 ZERO PLANT-BASED CHALLENGE EVENT
2022-09-13 19:00 - 20:00
VIRTUAL DISCUSSION WITH LOCAL A2 RESTAURANT OWNERS – A2 ZERO PLANT-BASED CHALLENGE EVENT
Join OSI, the A2ZERO Ambassadors, and a panel of local restaurant owners to learn about how their restaurants are incorporating plant-based meals into their menus, where they get their ingredients, other sustainability efforts they’re undertaking, and more!
More details coming soon.
Register for this Zoom webinar here.

VIRTUAL PLANT-BASED HEALTH & NUTRITION WEBINAR - A2 ZERO PLANT-BASED CHALLENGE EVENT
2022-09-14 19:00 - 20:30
VIRTUAL PLANT-BASED HEALTH & NUTRITION WEBINAR – A2 ZERO PLANT-BASED CHALLENGE EVENT
Join OSI, the A2ZERO Ambassadors, and local medical practitioners for a webinar on the health benefits and nutritional value of plant-based diets.
More details coming soon. Register for this Zoom webinar here​​.

VIRTUAL WEBINAR ON THE AFFORDABILITY OF PLANT-BASED EATING - A2 ZERO PLANT-BASED CHALLENGE EVENT
2022-09-15 19:00 - 20:00
VIRTUAL WEBINAR ON THE AFFORDABILITY OF PLANT-BASED EATING – A2 ZERO PLANT-BASED CHALLENGE EVENT
Join OSI and the A2ZERO Ambassadors for a webinar on the affordability of eating plant-based.
More details coming soon.
Register for this Zoom webinar here.

PLANT-BASED PIZZA PARTY - A2 ZERO PLANT-BASED CHALLENGE EVENT
2022-09-16 18:00 - 19:30
PLANT-BASED PIZZA PARTY – A2 ZERO PLANT-BASED CHALLENGE EVENT
​Join OSI, the A2ZERO Ambassadors, and VegMichigan at the Maas Shelter in Gallup Park ​(3175 Gallup Park Rd.) for a plant-based pizza party catered by Cottage Inn. Come for the pizza and stay for the games, activities, and music!
This event will also be a distribution event for VegMichigan’s 30-Day Pledge bags.
Please RSVP for this event by filling out the pre-challenge survey​.

FRIENDS FOR ANIMALS OF METRO DETROIT OPEN HOUSE
2022-09-17 12:00 - 15:00
FRIENDS FOR ANIMALS OF METRO DETROIT OPEN HOUSE
VegMichigan will be passing out plant-based samples and signing up individuals to our 30-Day Pledge who are new to plant-based eating.

YOUR PLATE AND THE PLANET (IN-PERSON PRESENTATION) - A2 ZERO PLANT-BASED CHALLENGE EVENT
2022-09-17 13:00 - 14:30
YOUR PLATE AND THE PLANET (IN-PERSON PRESENTATION) – A2 ZERO PLANT-BASED CHALLENGE EVENT
Join VegMichigan at the Downtown Branch of the Ann Arbor District Library (343 S. 5th Ave.) for the week’s closing event, featuring speaker Amanda Sweetman, Regional Director of Farming and Healthy Lifestyles​ for Trinity Michigan! Amanda will discuss the sustainability benefits of plant-based foods, eating locally, the benefits of gardening, and other related topics. Following the presentation, there will be a Q&A session, as well as ​a discussion of how to add more plant-based meals into your routine as you finish up your plant-based week.
This event will be held in the multi-purpose room which is downstairs at the downtown branch of the Ann Arbor District Library.
This event will also be a distribution event for VegMichigan’s 30-Day Pledge bags. Please RSVP for this event by emailing Olivia at olivia@vegmichigan.org​.​​

30-DAY PLEDGE GIVEAWAY WITH FRIENDS FOR ANIMALS OF METRO DETROIT
2022-09-21
30-DAY PLEDGE GIVEAWAY WITH FRIENDS FOR ANIMALS OF METRO DETROIT
VegMichigan is partnering with Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit to sign community members up for our 30-Day Pledge and Plant-Based Food Giveaway.

RELEAF MICHIGAN'S TREETACULAR
2022-09-23
RELEAF MICHIGAN’S TREETACULAR
VegMichigan will be providing delicious plant-based food samples for attendees at ReLeaf Michigan’s TreeTacular.

VEGMICHIGAN'S 6TH ANNUAL FREE FALL VEGFEST
2022-09-25 10:30 - 17:00
VEGMICHIGAN’S 6TH ANNUAL FREE FALL VEGFEST
Join us for our 6th Annual Free Fall VegFest at Riley Park in downtown Farmington.
There will be a wide variety of plant-based food vendors, sustainable shopping, live music, fun for the kids, and more!
Check out more Fall VegFest info here!
See you there!

30-DAY PLEDGE GIVEAWAY WITH THE ANN ARBOR YMCA STAFF
2022-09-27
30-DAY PLEDGE GIVEAWAY WITH THE ANN ARBOR YMCA STAFF
VegMichigan is signing up the Ann Arbor YMCA Staff to our 30-Day Pledge program as well as promoting the city of Ann Arbor’s Plant-Based Eating Challenge Week.

PANDA EXPRESS BEYOND ORANGE CHICKEN GIVEAWAY AT U OF M
2022-10-04
PANDA EXPRESS BEYOND ORANGE CHICKEN GIVEAWAY AT U OF M
VegMichigan will be giving out free samples of Plant-Based Beyond Orange Chicken from Panda Express to UofM students.

THE "JUST ASK" 2ND ANNUAL HEALTH & FUN FAIR
2022-10-06 10:00 - 14:00
THE “JUST ASK” 2ND ANNUAL HEALTH & FUN FAIR
VegMichigan is donating Beyond Burgers to the “Just Ask” 2nd annual Health & Fun Fair at Eastern Market.

TEACHERS' NIGHT OUT AT HSHV
2022-10-06 17:00 - 18:30
TEACHERS’ NIGHT OUT AT HSHV
Teachers’ Night Out at HSHV will be a fun and relaxing evening for teachers to destress with the animals, learn about plant-based eating, and take home popular plant-based items.
Do you work with youth in grades pre-k -12? You’re invited to a free “Teachers’ Night Out” at HSHV, Thursday, October 6th from 5-6:30 pm. You’ll walk away with free lessons and resources, learn about the great programs available for your students, and enjoy time with some of our adoptable animals.
Learn more here – https://www.hshv.org/events/teachers-night-out/

VIRTUAL Q&A WITH DR. MICHAEL GREGER
2022-10-06 19:00 - 19:45
VIRTUAL Q&A WITH DR. MICHAEL GREGER
Join us for a virtual Q&A with Dr. Michael Greger! This event is free and everyone is welcome.
Do you have a question you would like Dr. Greger to answer? Please email your question to olivia@vegmichigan.org by Wednesday, October 5th.
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Join us on Zoom here – https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87224509786

30-DAY PLEDGE GIVEAWAY AT THE ANN ARBOR GREEN FAIR
2022-10-07 18:00 - 21:00
30-DAY PLEDGE GIVEAWAY AT THE ANN ARBOR GREEN FAIR
VegMichigan will have a table at the Ann Arbor Green Fair and will be passing out bags of plant-based foods to community members who signed up for our 30-Day Pledge and Plant-Based Food Giveaway.
Learn more about the A2 Green Fair here.

PLANT-BASED FOOD TAILGATE AT MSU FOOTBALL GAME
2022-10-08
PLANT-BASED FOOD TAILGATE AT MSU FOOTBALL GAME
VegMichigan will be tailgating and giving away free plant-based food samples to passersby before the Michigan State football game.
