VegMichigan

DETROIT DINNER MEETUP AT DETROIT SHIPPING CO.
2024-04-11 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | MI
DETROIT DINNER MEETUP AT DETROIT SHIPPING CO.
Spend your Thursday night with VegMichigan at Detroit Shipping Co.! Sample delicious plant-based options from Bangkok 96 Street Food, Coop Caribbean Fusion, and Momo Cha. Wow!
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!
Please RSVP on our VegMichigan Detroit Meetup group – https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-metro-detroit-meetup/events/299489087/
Questions or comments about these Meetups? Feel free to contact Katie Johnson at katie@vegmichigan.org.

MICHIGANDERS FOR A JUST FARMING SYSTEM COALITION MONTHLY MEETING
2024-04-08 18:00 - 19:00 | MI
MICHIGANDERS FOR A JUST FARMING SYSTEM COALITION MONTHLY MEETING
Please join us on Monday, April 8, at 6pm for Michiganders for a Just Farming System’s monthly virtual meeting. Our special guest speaker will be Christine Ball-Blakely, who is a senior staff attorney at The Animal Legal Defense Fund. She will speak about California’s biogas industry and discuss lessons we can learn from California’s failures
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.

TRAVERSE CITY MEETUP AT STONE HOUND BREWING CO
2024-04-06 13:00 - 15:00 | MI
TRAVERSE CITY MEETUP AT STONE HOUND BREWING CO
Please join us for our April Monthly Meetup at Stone Hound Brewing Co!
Stone Hound features a delicious selection of plant-based wraps, burgers, bowls, and snacks. Whatever your food preference (vegetarian, vegan, omnivore), everyone is welcome.
Food orders are taken at the bar, so arrive when you want. We will be there from 1:00pm.
Check out their menu here: STONE HOUND BREWING CO.
Please RSVP on our Traverse City Meetup page – https://www.meetup.com/traverse-city-vegmichigan-meetup/events/299697988/

PLATE POWER: THE FOOD INDUSTRY'S BIG SECRET REVEALED
2024-04-04 18:00 - 19:00 | MI
PLATE POWER: THE FOOD INDUSTRY’S BIG SECRET REVEALED

Citizen’s Climate Lobby U-M chapter is hosting New Roots Institute who will be presenting “How We Can Fight Climate Change and Environmental Injustice With Every Bite.”

VegMichigan is providing plant-based pizza and individuals who are new to plant-based eating can participate in our 30 day plant-based pledge.

To rsvp to the event visit: https://forms.gle/R1vK8Z1XpXSPxjyq9

PLANT-BASED 101: EATING TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
2024-04-03 18:30 - 19:30 | John F. Kennedy Jr. Library, 24602 Van Born Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
PLANT-BASED 101: EATING TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
Learn how you can make small changes to your diet that will benefit your health, protect the environment, and improve animal welfare while still enjoying foods you love.
We will share practical tips on how to incorporate more plant-based meals into your lifestyle and you will have the opportunity to sample delicious plant-based appetizers.
John F. Kennedy Jr. Library, 24602 Van Born Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
Learn more here – https://dhcl.libcal.com/event/11924590
RSVP here – https://forms.gle/5wUQKQ2UUCrXrwsd9

TROY DINNER MEETUP AT LEBANESE GRILL
2024-03-28 18:30 - 20:00 | MI
TROY DINNER MEETUP AT LEBANESE GRILL
Whether you’ve been vegan for a while or are just interested in learning more, come join us for a meetup at Lebanese Grill in Troy. Featuring a menu with vegan and gluten-free options you’re sure to find something delicious to enjoy.
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!
Please RSVP on our VegMichigan Detroit Meetup group – https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-metro-detroit-meetup/events/299484246/
Questions or comments about these Meetups? Feel free to contact Katie Johnson at katie@vegmichigan.org.

HOW TO HELP FARM ANIMALS AT THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF HURON VALLEY
2024-03-28 | MI
PRESENTATION AT THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF HURON VALLEY
We will be giving a talk on “How to Help Farm Animals?” at the Humane Society of Huron Valley.
Plant-based appetizers will be served and attendees will have an opportunity to participate in the 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.
Please register in advance here

ANN ARBOR DINNER MEETUP AT EVEREST SHERPA
2024-03-27 18:00 - 19:30 | MI
ANN ARBOR DINNER MEETUP AT EVEREST SHERPA
Join us at Everest Sherpa and savor some native Nepali, Tibetan, and Indian cooking! From momos to curry to aloo paratha, there are many fresh plant-based options to try.
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!
Please RSVP on our Ann Arbor Meetup page – https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-greater-ann-arbor-area/events/299488660/
Questions or comments about these Meetups? Feel free to contact Katie Johnson at katie@vegmichigan.org.

PRESENTATION FOR THE UOFM ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
2024-03-26 | MI
PRESENTATION FOR THE UOFM ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
We will give a presentation about the environmental benefits of plant-based eating to the Environmental Club at U-M and attendees will have the opportunity to participate in our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.

EATING TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
2024-03-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Romulus Public Library, 11121 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
EATING TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
Learn how you can make small changes to your diet that will benefit your health, protect the environment, and improve animal welfare while still enjoying foods you love. We will share practical tips on how to incorporate more plant-based meals into your life. You will also have the opportunity to sample some delicious plant-based snacks.
Romulus Public Library, 11121 Wayne Rd, Romulus, MI 48174

LANSING DINNER MEETUP AT BOBCAT BONNIE'S
2024-03-21 18:00 - 19:30 | MI
LANSING DINNER MEETUP AT BOBCAT BONNIE’S
Join VegMichigan for a delicious plant-based dinner at Bobcat Bonnie’s newest location!
Please RSVP on our Lansing Meetup page – https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-greater-lansing/events/299362330/
Questions or comments about these Meetups? Feel free to contact Katie Johnson at katie@vegmichigan.org.

PRESENTATION AT THE ANN ARBOR SENIOR CENTER
2024-03-20 | MI
PRESENTATION AT THE ANN ARBOR SENIOR CENTER
VegMichigan will give a presentation on the benefits of plant-based eating and provide a light lunch for attendees.

WASHTENAW DEMOCRATIC VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENT
2024-03-17 | MI
WASHTENAW DEMOCRATIC VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENT
VegMichigan will give a brief talk about the environmental benefits of plant-based eating and serve plant-based appetizers.

30-DAY PLEDGE WITH GRAND TRAVERSE BAY YMCA
2024-03-15 | MI
30-DAY PLEDGE WITH GRAND TRAVERSE BAY YMCA
VegMichigan will give out delicious bags of plant-based food to people at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA as a part of our 30-Day Pledge program.

EATING TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
2024-03-13 18:00 - 19:30 | 840 W Frank St, Caro, MI 48723
EATING TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
Industrial agriculture is a growing concern in Michigan causing problems to our health and the environment. We will explore actions we can take to reverse this trend, including small changes to our diet that will benefit our health, protect the planet, and improve animal welfare while still enjoying the foods we love.
In addition, we will share practical tips on how to incorporate more sustainable meals into our diet and you will also have the opportunity to sample a variety of delicious plant-based foods after the presentation.
Presented by Kim Korona. Kim Korona has a M.Ed. from Cambridge College in affiliation with the Institute for Humane Education.
This presentation is in person at the Caro Area District Library.
840 W Frank St, Caro, MI 48723

30-DAY PLEDGE AT OAKLAND UNIVERSITY
2024-03-11 | MI
30-DAY PLEDGE AT OAKLAND UNIVERSITY
VegMichigan is giving away bags of delicious plant-based foods to students at Oakland University who signed up for our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.

2ND ANNUAL CLIMATE TEACH-IN
2024-03-10 13:30 - 17:15 | MI
2ND ANNUAL CLIMATE TEACH-IN
VegMichigan is a food sponsor for the 2nd Annual Climate Teach-In at Genesis Ann Arbor.
We will provide plant-based food from El Harrisa. We will also be tabling and signing people up for our 30-day Plant-Based Pledge.
The event is open to the public and includes great speakers including,
United States Congresswoman Debbie Dingell as the keynote speaker, and closing remarks by Missy Stults, Director of Ann Arbor’s Office of Sustainability and Innovation.
Visit this webpage for full details and to register: https://www.a2climateteachin.com/

WICKED KITCHEN GIVEAWAY
2024-03-07 14:00 - 18:00 | 33900 W 8 Mile Road, Suite 175 Farmington Hills, MI 48335
WICKED KITCHEN GIVEAWAY
If you’d like to try some Wicked Kitchen products or have already tried them and would like to get more, please come by the VegMichigan office on Thursday, March 7, anytime from 2pm-6pm.
We are located in the Timber Ridge Office Complex at 33900 W. 8 Mile Rd, Suite 175, in Farmington Hills.
We have Punchin’ Potatoes & Beans Chili Mac, Spicy Smoky Dreamy Mac, Late Night Rice Noodles, Peng Penang Tofu Curry, and a few random items. VegMichigan members can take home 10 items. Non-members reading this can take home 5 items. First come, first served.
Mark your calendar, don’t miss it!
Please contact tom@vegmichigan.org to let us know you are planning on coming, or if you have any questions.

TRAVERSE CITY MONTHLY MEETUP - SOUP-ER BOWL SATURDAY SOUP TASTING
2024-03-02 13:00 - 15:00 | MI
TRAVERSE CITY MONTHLY MEETUP – SOUP-ER BOWL SATURDAY SOUP TASTING

Please join us for a soup sampling!
We will be preparing 3 healthy, low cost and easy-to-make vegan soups.
Whatever your food preference (vegetarian, vegan, omnivore), everyone’s welcome!

This event is at Oryana West
3587 Marketplace Cir · Traverse City, MI

Learn more and RSVP on our Traverse City Meetup Group – https://www.meetup.com/traverse-city-vegmichigan-meetup/events/299164726/

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FILM NIGHT - THE SMELL OF MONEY SCREENING
2024-02-29 18:00 - 21:00 | MI
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FILM NIGHT – THE SMELL OF MONEY SCREENING

Join us for a screening of The Smell of Money, a documentary that follows a community in North Carolina that takes on the large animal agriculture industry after they have polluted their community for decades and caused severe harm to their health and wellbeing. We are partnering with the Detroit Branch NAACP, For Our Futures MI, Michiganders for a Just Farming System, and Zella’s Bakery, and the State Bar of Michigan Animal Law Section is an event sponsor.

Doors open at 6 pm, film starts at 7 pm.

Location: The Chroma, 2937 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit MI 48202

For full details and to register visit: https://secure.everyaction.com/uDTZGqwVsUSmVoQLFDsgaQ2

DETROIT DINNER MEETUP AT SEVA DETROIT
2024-02-27 18:00 - 19:30 | MI
DETROIT DINNER MEETUP AT SEVA DETROIT

Let’s get together downtown for an evening of amazing plant-based eating at Seva Detroit!
THIS EVENT IS FULL
Learn more about this event and join our Detroit Meetup to stay updated on upcoming events here – https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-metro-detroit-meetup/events/298802370/

WASHTENAW 350 MEETING
2024-02-24 | MI
WASHTENAW 350 MEETING
VegMichigan will give a brief talk about the connection between food and climate change, and let people know how eating more plant-based can help to lower one’s household carbon footprint.

ANN ARBOR LUNCH MEETUP AT FIRST BITE
2024-02-23 12:00 - 13:30 | MI
ANN ARBOR DINNER MEETUP AT FIRST BITE

In February we are changing things up and hosting a lunchtime event at First Bite! Join us and try some of their yummy, plant-based breakfast and lunch options.
First Bite, 108 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

ROYAL OAK DINNER MEETUP AT ALE MARY'S
2024-02-22 18:30 - 20:00 | 316 S Main St · Royal Oak, MI
ROYAL OAK DINNER MEETUP AT ALE MARY’S
Come out to Ale Mary’s in Royal Oak, where they have an entire plant-based menu filled with comfort food favorites!
We hope you are able to join us! VegMichigan is a nonprofit organization that promotes plant-based eating for health, animals, and the planet. These monthly dinner club Meetups have been a fun way to build community, support those who are new to plant-based eating, and promote restaurants that have delicious plant-based options.
Please RSVP on our Metro Detroit Meetup group – https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-metro-detroit-meetup/events/298719238/
VegMichigan offers resources for folks who are interested in eating more plant-based, including nutrition and cooking videos and a 30-day pledge program complete with free samples of popular plant-based foods. To learn more, please visit our website at vegmichigan.org.
Questions or comments about these Meetups? Feel free to contact Katie Johnson at katie@vegmichigan.org.

BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION (VIRTUAL): PROTEST KITCHEN
2024-02-22 18:30 - 20:00 | MI
BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION (VIRTUAL): PROTEST KITCHEN
It seems like our discussions inevitably veer towards food, cooking, and/or eating out, so for our February Book Club, we are going to embrace that inclination! We will talk about Protest Kitchen, which is both a cookbook and a manual for fighting injustices with our food choices. “A provocative and practical resource for hope and healing, Protest Kitchen, addresses all of the impacts of food choices and provides practical guidance for making changes through daily actions and recipes.”
We encourage you to read the whole book–it’s full of great information and ideas, as well as recipes! However, if you are short on time, please read the introduction and at least one other chapter—choose one that resonates with you. Please take notes so you can summarize that chapter for others who did not read it. For bonus points, we encourage you to make one of the recipes in the book and tell the group how that went. We will also share favorite cookbooks and/or recipes after we discuss Protest Kitchen.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqfu2pqzMuG9fq6kD-hwvxGXajziPllJeb

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Get a copy of the book from the library, your favorite indie bookseller, Thriftbooks.com, or wherever you get your books.
This event is co-sponsored by Attorneys for Animals and VegMichigan.
We hope to see you there!

CITIZENS CLIMATE LOBBY LANSING CHAPTER
2024-02-21 | MI
CITIZENS CLIMATE LOBBY LANSING CHAPTER
We will give a presentation about the benefits of eating plant-based for our health and the environment, with a focus on mitigating climate change. We will also discuss pending Michigan bills that will incentivize the expansion of factory farms and how we can take action on that legislation. Attendees who are new to plant-based eating will have the opportunity to participate in our 30-day plant-based pledge.

ANN ARBOR LIBRARY PLEDGE & PRESENTATION (PITTSFIELD BRANCH)
2024-02-20 19:00 - 19:30 | 2359 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
ANN ARBOR LIBRARY PLEDGE & PRESENTATION (PITTSFIELD BRANCH)
Are you interested in eating more plant-based foods? Attend a brief talk about how eating more plant-based is climate-friendly, beneficial to animals, and can improve your health.

Sign up for our 30-day pledge to eat more plant-based meals and receive a free bag of delicious, popular plant-based items.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED – Sign up HERE

ANN ARBOR LIBRARY PLEDGE & PRESENTATION (MALLETTS CREEK BRANCH)
2024-02-18 11:30 - 12:00 | 3090 E Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
ANN ARBOR LIBRARY PLEDGE & PRESENTATION (MALLETTS CREEK BRANCH)
Are you interested in eating more plant-based foods? Attend a brief talk about how eating more plant-based is climate-friendly, beneficial to animals, and can improve your health.

Sign up for our 30-day pledge to eat more plant-based meals and receive a free bag of delicious, popular plant-based items.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED – Sign up HERE

PLANT-BASED PROGRAM WITH 3 GENESIS COALITION CONGREGATIONS
2024-02-11 | MI
PLANT-BASED PROGRAM WITH 3 GENESIS COALITION CONGREGATIONS
The Faith-Based Coalition is organizing a plant-based event with lots of activities including a plant-based potluck, a testimonial about how vegan living has benefitted one of their congregation members, a presentation on the benefits of plant-based eating by VegMichigan, “Why Plant-Based Eating?,” and a cooking demonstration by Rhoda St. Luce (AKA The Platinum Chef) organized by VegMichigan.
Individuals who signed up for the 30-Day plant-based pledge will also pick up their bag of free plant-based food.

LANSING DINNER MEETUP AT BLAZE PIZZA
2024-02-09 18:00 - 19:30 | 300 N Clippert St #18 · Lansing, MI
LANSING DINNER MEETUP AT BLAZE PIZZA
We are thrilled to announce that VegMichigan’s Lansing Dinner Club Meetups are back! Hope to see you at Blaze, where you can build your own delicious pizza with plant-based cheese and chorizo.
We hope you are able to join us! VegMichigan is a nonprofit organization that promotes plant-based eating for health, animals, and the planet. These monthly dinner club Meetups have been a fun way to build community, support those who are new to plant-based eating, and promote restaurants that have delicious plant-based options.
Please RSVP on our Lansing Meetup page – https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-greater-lansing/events/298719027/
VegMichigan offers resources for folks who are interested in eating more plant-based, including nutrition and cooking videos and a 30-day pledge program complete with free samples of popular plant-based foods. To learn more, please visit our website at VegMichigan.org.
Questions or comments about these Meetups? Feel free to contact Katie Johnson at katie@vegmichigan.org.
