VegMichigan

WASHTENAW DEMOCRATIC VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENT
2024-03-17
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
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 (America/New_York) | 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

10 TASTY WAYS TO BOOST BRAIN HEALTH AND MOOD
2024-02-08 18:30 - 19:30
10 TASTY WAYS TO BOOST BRAIN HEALTH AND MOOD
Learn about 10 simple and tasty things you can do every single day that can support a healthy brain and happy mood.
Presented by Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN, plant-based dietitian nutritionist, and founder of purelyplanted.com
Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN, is a plant-based dietitian nutritionist who is passionate about plant-based eating for the body and the mind, as well as the health of the planet. She specializes in food for mood, sleep, and hormonal balance. She is a nutrition spokesperson for The Weather Channel, author of The Fiber Effect and The Vegan Athlete’s Nutrition Handbook, and co-author of Real Superfoods Cookbook. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and rescue pup, Mariposa.
Join us on Zoom here – https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85709830512

VIRTUAL LOBBYING EVENT - TAKE ACTION TO PREVENT THE EXPANSION OF FACTORY FARMS IN MI
2024-02-07 18:30 - 20:30
VIRTUAL LOBBYING EVENT – TAKE ACTION TO PREVENT THE EXPANSION OF FACTORY FARMS IN MI

Join us for a Virtual Open House Lobbying Party to take action on pending bills in Michigan to prevent the expansion of factory farms in Michigan.
When: Wednesday, February 7th, come anytime between 6:30 to 8:30 pm, and stay for as long as you are able.
What: Learn more about the bills, gain tips for effective lobbying, and take action through phone calling, emailing, and letter writing to let MI Representatives and Senators know that this bill will incentivize factory farming in Michigan causing harm to animals, the environment, and rural communities.
We will also be raffling off prizes throughout the evening!
This event is being hosted by Michiganders for a Just Farming System, Barn Sanctuary, Attorneys for Animals, and VegMichigan.
Registration: To register for the event sign-up here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH ANIMALS - TALK AT MADONNA UNIVERSITY
2024-02-07
OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH ANIMALS – TALK AT MADONNA UNIVERSITY

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.

TRAVERSE CITY MONTHLY MEETUP - TACO TIME!
2024-02-03 13:00 - 15:00
TRAVERSE CITY MONTHLY MEETUP – TACO TIME!
Want a custom-designed vegan taco? At Barrio, YOU get to select from delicious protein options such as chili or BBQ tofu, pan-seared portobellos or beer-braised black beans topped off with all your favorite fixings!
Tacos are ordered and prepared individually so come when you want, open a tab, and order as many as you want!
VegMichigan – Traverse City (TC) is your source for all things plant-based in TC. Whether you’re fully plant-based, vegetarian, veg-curious, or looking to support veg friends and family, all are welcome to join this group and attend our events. Hope to see you soon!
Learn more and RSVP on the Traverse City VegMichigan Meetup – https://www.meetup.com/traverse-city-vegmichigan-meetup/events/298469166/

ANN ARBOR LIBRARY PLEDGE & PRESENTATION (WESTGATE BRANCH)
2024-01-29 18:30 - 19:00 | 2503 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
ANN ARBOR LIBRARY PLEDGE & PRESENTATION (WESTGATE 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

DINNER MEETUP AT JOLLY PUMPKIN IN ANN ARBOR
2024-01-23 18:00 - 19:30
DINNER MEETUP AT JOLLY PUMPKIN IN ANN ARBOR
Join us for our first Ann Arbor Meetup of 2024! Anyone interested in plant-based eating is welcome to attend for delicious food and great company.

FAITH AND FOOD PANEL WITH 3 GENESIS COALITION CONGREGATIONS
2024-01-21
FAITH AND FOOD PANEL WITH 3 GENESIS COALITION CONGREGATIONS
The Faith-Based Coalition is organizing a panel on faith and food given by a Revered, a Pastor, and a Rabbi, which will be followed by a kick-off to the 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge program.
We will give a short talk about the pledge, our collaboration with the city of Ann Arbor, and how adding more plant-based foods to our diets is climate-friendly.

EATING TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
2024-01-18 18:30 - 20:00 | 1200 Canton Ctr Rd · Canton, MI
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 pizza and salad from Toarmina’s in Canton.
Presented by Katie Johnson and Kim Korona. Katie Johnson holds a M.S. in Humane Leadership from Humane Society University and Kim Korona has a M.Ed. from Cambridge College in affiliation with the Institute for Humane Education.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED – Register here – https://cantonpl.bibliocommons.com/events/657880afb6d9893800835d53

WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE WINTER WELCOME DAY
2024-01-17 11:00 - 13:00
WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE WINTER WELCOME DAY
VegMichigan will be sharing information with students on the connection between diet and our carbon footprint, and we’ll be handing out pledge bags with free climate-friendly foods for those who want to incorporate more plant-based eating into their routines.

EMBRACING A PLANT-BASED LIFESTYLE
2024-01-16 18:30 - 20:00 | 40900 Romeo Plank Rd · Clinton Twp, MI
EMBRACING A PLANT-BASED LIFESTYLE
Join us for an in-person presentation by Marc and Kim Ramirez. Hosted in partnership with the Clinton Macomb Public Library.
Marc Ramirez, a former University of Michigan football player and co-founder of the nonprofit Chickpea and Bean, will discuss how he lost 50 pounds and reversed Type 2 diabetes and other illnesses with the power of plants. His wife Kim, co-founder of Chickpea and Bean, will share tips and tricks about what to shop for and how to prepare food while transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle. Marc has a wonderful story to share and will inspire you to make positive changes in your own life.
This event is in person at the Clinton Macomb Public Library Main Branch (40900 Romeo Plank, Clinton Twp., MI 48038)

ANN ARBOR LIBRARY PLEDGE & PRESENTATION (DOWNTOWN BRANCH)
2024-01-14 12:30 - 13:00 | 343 S 5th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
ANN ARBOR LIBRARY PLEDGE & PRESENTATION (DOWNTOWN 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

NEW YEAR MEETUP AT STONE HOUND BREWING CO IN TRAVERSE CITY
2024-01-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Stone Hound Brewing Company, 3593 Bunker Hill Rd,, Williamsburg, MI, 49690, United States
NEW YEAR MEETUP AT STONE HOUND BREWING CO IN TRAVERSE CITY
Let’s celebrate the New Year at Stonehound with a 100% plant-based menu! Wraps, burgers, bowls and snacks.
Whatever your food preference (vegetarian, vegan, omnivore), everyone’s welcome!
Food orders are taken at the bar, so arrive whenever you want.
We’ll be there from 1:00 pm.
Check out the menu STONE HOUND BREWING CO.
