VegMichigan

VEGAN FISH & CHIPS DINNER MEETUP AT THE OLD SHILLELAGH
2023-03-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
VEGAN FISH & CHIPS DINNER MEETUP AT THE OLD SHILLELAGH
Join us for a fun night out at The Old Shillelagh!
You can order from their large vegan menu or enjoy their vegan fish & chips special!
VegMichigan will also be raffling off some fun prizes!
Please arrive between 6 and 7 pm. We will be on the second floor.
There will be a live band starting at 8 pm if you would like to stay.
Each person/party will pay for their dinner and drinks separately.
We hope you can join us!
Please RSVP on the Metro Detroit Meetup Group

30-DAY PLEDGE PICKUP AT GRAND TRAVERSE AUDUBON CLUB
2023-03-10
30-DAY PLEDGE PICKUP AT GRAND TRAVERSE AUDUBON CLUB
VegMichigan will have a pickup of our 30-Day Pledge bags for the Grand Traverse Audubon Club.

GROWING A GARDEN: A PATH TO PHYSICAL & MENTAL WELL-BEING (VIRTUAL PRESENTATION)
2023-03-07 19:00 - 20:00
GROWING A GARDEN: A PATH TO PHYSICAL & MENTAL WELL-BEING
This presentation will inspire you to start your own garden this spring!
This is for anyone who is interested in starting a garden and learning how gardening can help improve your physical and mental well-being.
Presenters: Matt and Deanna Tregoning are the former owners of Sol to Seed Farm in WA State. They previously farmed on 5 acres and sold produce at Farmers Markets and through a community-supported agriculture program. They continue to grow food on a much smaller scale for themselves and family.
Matt also has a YouTube channel focused on gardening where he provides education on growing a successful garden from Spring through fall. Deanna is a nurse practitioner specializing in cardiovascular disease. She is interested in disease prevention and progression with a focus on dietary changes to improve health. She promotes Mediterranean and plant-based eating plans and provides education through recipes, meal planning, and cooking demonstrations on ways to incorporate healthy meals as part of your everyday diet.
Topic: Growing a Garden: A Path to Physical & Mental Well-Being
Time: Mar 7, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89451918647

TRAVERSE CITY MEETUP AT EDSON FARMS
2023-03-01 11:00 - 13:00 | 835 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686
TRAVERSE CITY MEETUP AT EDSON FARMS
Please join us for our monthly Traverse City meetup!
Vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores are all welcome. We have fun conversations about food and life.
Hope to see you there!
Edson Farms is located at 835 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686

30-DAY PLEDGE PICKUP AT SEEDS ECOLOGY & EDUCATION CENTER
2023-03-01
30-DAY PLEDGE PICKUP AT SEEDS ECOLOGY & EDUCATION CENTER
VegMichigan will be giving out 30-Day Pledge bags at SEEDS Ecology & Education Center.

30-DAY PLEDGE PICKUP AT THE NOVI LIBRARY
2023-03-01
30-DAY PLEDGE PICKUP AT THE NOVI LIBRARY
VegMichigan will be giving out pledge bags to Novi Library patrons who signed up for our 30-Day Pledge Program.

VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB Q&A WITH CO-AUTHOR OF THINK LIKE A VEGAN
2023-02-26 13:00 - 14:30
VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB Q&A WITH CO-AUTHOR OF THINK LIKE A VEGAN
For our February Book Club, we are pleased to be joined by Emilia A. Leese, co-author of Think Like a Vegan: What Everyone Can Learn from Vegan Ethics (co-written by Eva J. Charalambides, 2021). We had planned to discuss chapters 1-3, but now that an author will be joining us, we will spend most of the time talking with her about the book. Please send questions for her in advance to jeri@vegmichigan.org, or bring them with you to the discussion. Please try to read at least some of the book before the meeting. The Book Club will discuss the book further at our May meeting (date TBD).
Book description: “What is animal agriculture, and what is its impact on the environment? … What’s the problem with organic meat? What are the economics of plant-based foods? What about honey? … What is the relationship between veganism and feminism? … From basic fairness to politics, economics, love and other aspects of being human, Think Like a Vegan invites the reader to set aside their preconceived notions about veganism, and to enter into an invigorating conversation about your daily ethical decisions.” (from the cover)
The Book Club is a collaboration between Attorneys for Animals and VegMichigan. Please register for the Zoom meeting at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkduqupzovGdxjoWKPSBd6JoY2s2sQF-2H. After you register, you will get an email from Zoom with the link for the meeting.
We hope you can join us!

EASY AND DELICIOUS PLANT-BASED COOKING DEMO
2023-02-22 18:30 - 19:30
EASY AND DELICIOUS PLANT-BASED COOKING DEMO

Join us online for a virtual, plant-based cooking demo from Vicki Brett-Gach and Michelle Gallo.

RECIPES – https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ECBOO4CQQFnBfCg4qBl9hAvele2A2qWhdlEluAoKCCc/edit?usp=sharing
Register to attend virtually – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMoc-igqzgvGNPgGmx_HrMk7krPYZJquQky

Vicki Brett-Gach is a Certified Personal Chef, Master-Certified Vegan Lifestyle Coach, and Plant-Based Culinary Instructor, and is the author of “The Plant-Based for Life Cookbook: Deliciously Simple Recipes to Nourish, Comfort, Energize and Renew.”
Vicki is a graduate of Dr. McDougall’s Starch Solution Certification program and is Forks Over Knives Plant-Based Certified. Vicki is trained in Nutrition for a Healthy Heart, and in Dietary Therapy for Reversing Common Diseases, and holds certificates in Plant-Based Nutrition (through the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies), in Wellness Counseling (through Cornell University), and in Culinary Coaching (through Harvard Medical School and The Institute of Lifestyle Medicine). As a coach, Vicki works with individual clients, often helping them reverse health challenges and chronic conditions, and teaches whole food plant-based cooking classes to groups of all sizes, with a focus on helping people learn how to make eating healthy EASY.
Vicki is the creator of the Ann Arbor Vegan Kitchen blog, and her recipes have been featured in The McDougall Newsletter, Center For Nutrition Studies Newsletter, and multiple magazines and cookbooks. Stay connected with Vicki at AnnArborVeganKitchen.com, for new recipes as soon as they are published, and for additional details about her new cookbook.
Michele Gallo is a Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Certified Plant-Based Professional, ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Whole Food Plant-based Culinary Instructor. She is certified in Holistic Nutrition and holds certificates in Culinary Coaching from Harvard Medical School and the Institute for Lifestyle Medicine, ACLM Lifestyle Medicine for Coaches, T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies in Plant-Based Nutrition, and is Forks Over Knives Plant-Based Certified. She is a Conference Coordinator for the non-profit Plant-Based Prevention Of Disease.

VEGAN FOOD GIVEAWAY WITH CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES
2023-02-22 | Child & Family Services
Child & Family Services in Traverse City will be picking up their bags full of popular plant-based items. Note: you must have signed up in advance to pick up a bag.

VEGAN FOOD SAMPLING
2023-02-21 12:30 - 14:00, 2023-02-16 12:30 - 14:00 | Wayne State University
VegMichigan will be passing out Panda Express Beyond Orange Chicken samples to Wayne State students in the student union.

MEETUP AT Go Ice Cream In YpsIlantI
2023-02-18 14:00 - 16:00
MEETUP AT GO ICE CREAM IN YPSILANTI
Go Ice Cream in Ypsilanti, has some of the best vegan sorbet that is out of this world. Now, I know I said ice cream, but trust me, the chocolate sorbet is so rich, decadent, luscious and dreamy, you won’t even realize it’s not ice cream. I know from personal experience! Following is a list of the vegan treats that will be available:

Choco-Taco: waffle cone taco shell filled with dark chocolate sorbet and topped with chocolate shell, cacao nibs, chipotle, cinnamon and sea salt. Vegan and gluten free.
Sundae: waffle cone bowl filled with Chocolate sorbet topped with a variety of vegan toppings to choose from. Vegan.
Pints to go: chocolate sorbet

Join us to support another local business that offers vegan options by signing up now! We hope to see you there!
***Ypsi has some great restaurants with vegan choices if you’re looking to grab a bite before or after: Bobcat Bonnies, Corner Brewery, The Wurst Bar, Sidetracks, Maiz Mexican Cantina, Thompson and Co. and others.

FACTORY FARMING PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS WITH LYNN HENNING (Virtual Presentation)
2023-02-09 19:00 - 20:15
FACTORY FARMING PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS IN MICHIGAN WITH LYNN HENNING
VegMichigan’s focus is to promote a plant-based diet but factory farming is a growing problem in Michigan and it is important that we also work on this issue to help better regulate and hopefully, one day, end factory farming in Michigan.
Lynn Henning is the Field Operations Team Director for the Socially Responsible Agricultural Project. Lynn emerged as a leading voice calling on state and federal authorities to hold livestock factory farms accountable to water and air quality laws. With her husband, she farms 300 acres in Lenawee County, Michigan, within 10 miles of 12 CAFOs. As a result of her work to stop pollution from factory farms and to hold state and federal agencies accountable to enforcing laws, Lynn won the 2010 Goldman Environmental Prize—the environmental equivalent of the Nobel Prize.
Please join us for this important presentation to learn more and, if you are interested, you can join VegMichgan’s factory farming workgroup.
Join Zoom Meeting (no need to register): https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84517784029

TRAVERSE CITY MEETUP
2023-02-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Edson Farms Natural Foods, 835 Garfield Ave, Traverse City
We are looking forward to our February MeetUp at Edson Farms Market & Deli! Vegetarians, vegans and omnivores are all welcome. We’re a new group, so come along and make new friends. This will be our second MeetUp in Traverse City. Please join the VegMichigan Traverse City Meetup group below and we hope to see you at an event soon!
https://www.meetup.com/traverse-city-vegmichigan-meetup/events/290721343/

Vegan Food Sampling
2023-01-30 12:30 - 14:00 | Wayne State University
VegMichigan will be passing out vegan samples at Wayne State University to students in the student center.

Factory FarmIng Volunteer MeetIng (VIrtual)
2023-01-26 18:00 - 19:00
If you are interested in potentially volunteering for VegMichigan’s factory farming initiative, please join us for a virtual Zoom meeting to learn more about the issue and we will also be discussing possible approaches to address the problem of factory farming in Michigan.
Join Zoom Meeting (no reservation required) https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82011081392

30-DAY PLEDGE: UOFM SCHOOL FOR ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY STAFF
2023-01-18
30-DAY PLEDGE: UOFM SCHOOL FOR ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY STAFF
30-Day Pledge Giveaway for the U of M School for the Environment and Sustainability Staff.

SUNDAY BRUNCH AT CHIVE KITCHEN
2023-01-15 12:30 - 14:00
SUNDAY BRUNCH AT CHIVE KITCHEN
Join us at Chive on Sunday, January 15, at 12:30 pm for Sunday brunch. Reserve your spot with payment in advance and check in at the door. Space is limited to 30 attendees and you must register in advance.

Sunday, January 15. 12:30 seating.

Sunday Brunch Menu
Chive‘s House Scramble, Shroom Bakon, Scallions, Sour Cream, Cheddar with Paprika Home Fries
French Toast, Burnt Orange Syrup, Cream, Pistachios
Includes water service
Coffee, beverages, and full bar available at an additional cost

VegMichigan Current Member Tickets $25
Non-Member $30
Buy your ticket and reserve your spot HERE.
Become a member HERE to receive the discounted ticket price.

PLANT-BASED EATING FOR HEALTH (IN-PERSON, REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
2023-01-11 18:00 - 19:30 | 131 E Jefferson St, Grand Ledge, MI 48837, United States
PLANT-BASED EATING FOR HEALTH
Join us at the Grand Ledge Library for a presentation on the health benefits of plant-based eating by Drs. Daniel Dubay and Kristin Regan.
Daniel Dubay, MD is the Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at McLaren Greater Lansing and the Multi-Specialty Clinic Director. Dr. Dubay teaches healthy diet and lifestyle to Internal Medicine Resident Physicians.
Kristin Regan, AuD is an audiologist and the director of Here 4 You Hearing Center in Jackson, Michigan. Dr. Regan enjoys helping patients lead healthy lives through better hearing and healthy lifestyle choices.
Drs. Dubay and Regan eat a whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet. They understand the benefits of WFPB and love sharing their knowledge with others. In their spare time, they enjoy camping with their 3 dogs.
Register here – https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=GLADL&curID=610137&CFID=66983027&CFTOKEN=[REDACTED]
This presentation is at the Grand Ledge Library – 131 E Jefferson St, Grand Ledge, MI 48837, United States

JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST TRAVERSE CITY MEETUP
2023-01-04 11:00 - 12:00
JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST TRAVERSE CITY MEETUP
Stop by for a New Year’s morning social at Edson Farms Market & Deli.
We welcome vegetarians, vegans, omnivores, and anyone with a New Year’s resolution!
It’s our first meetup in Traverse City – join us!
Please RSVP in our Traverse City Meetup group – https://www.meetup.com/traverse-city-vegmichigan-meetup/events/290476848/

PLANT-BASED HOLIDAY COOKING DEMO
2022-12-19 19:00 - 20:00
Join us for a virtual holiday-themed cooking class by Michele Gallo and Jodi Wollitz!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85475977420

Recipes – https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_pCVl2VClnNo4yPd9_0aEXKRNmt-iFbHVF8XTl15Ce4/edit?usp=sharing
Michele Gallo is a Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Certified Plant-Based Professional, ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Whole Food Plant-based Culinary Instructor. She is certified in Holistic Nutrition and holds certificates in Culinary Coaching from Harvard Medical School and the Institute for Lifestyle Medicine, ACLM Lifestyle Medicine for Coaches, T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies in Plant-Based Nutrition, and is Forks Over Knives Plant-Based Certified. She is a Conference Coordinator for the non-profit Plant-Based Prevention Of Disease.
Jodi Wollitz is celebrating her twenty-fifth year as a Michigan private chef. She is certified in Plant-Based Nutrition through the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies at eCornell. She recently graduated from Main Street Vegan Academy as a Certified Vegan Lifestyle Coach and Educator. Jodi has shared her love of cooking by teaching many community cooking classes and demonstrations.

LANSING MEETUP AT CHARLIE KANG'S
2022-12-17 17:00 - 19:00
LANSING MEETUP AT CHARLIE KANG’S
Join VegMichigan Lansing meetup organizer Joshua for a plant-based dinner at Charlie Kang’s in East Lansing!
Arrive anytime between 5 pm and 6 pm and ask for the VegMichigan group.
Charlie Kang’s website – https://www.charliekangs.com
Address – 109 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
Please RSVP on the VegMichigan Lansing Meetup group – https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-greater-lansing/events/290062337/

ANN ARBOR LUNCH MEETUP AT FRESH FORAGE
2022-12-10 12:00 - 14:00
ANN ARBOR LUNCH MEETUP AT FRESH FORAGE
Fresh Forage in Ann Arbor offers delicious vegan and gluten-free options while being allergy and diet friendly. Check out their menu.
You will have a difficult time deciding from the variety of bowls, wraps, sides, smoothies, and coffee/tea drinks.
All are welcome, no matter where you are in your journey, from omnivores to longtime vegans. Come meet new and old friends and explore the wonderful vegan options of Fresh Forage!
Please RSVP for the event on our VegMichigan Ann Arbor Meetup page – https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-greater-ann-arbor-area/events/289788461/
See you then!

SUSTAINABLE MEALS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
2022-12-09 18:00 - 19:00
SUSTAINABLE MEALS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The holidays are full of food – and eating plant-forward dishes made with local, seasonal ingredients is a great way to make your food consumption more sustainable!
Join OSI, Washtenaw Optimal Wellness, VegMichigan, and chefs Jeff Tritten and Vicki Brett-Gach for a cooking demonstration featuring plant-based holiday meal options with local and seasonal ingredients.
Plus, you can help us put together an A2ZERO Holiday Recipes Booklet by submitting your own plant-forward and seasonally-focused recipes at https://forms.office.com/g/0ZtGnk8XSf. This booklet will also include Jeff and Vicki’s recipes and will be sent to all attendees of the cooking demonstration (we’ll also post it on our website!).
Register for the cooking demonstration at https://bit.ly/SustainableFoodHolidays – the first 25 registrants will receive a free copy of the Friendly Vegan Cookbook, courtesy of VegMichigan!

30-DAY PLEDGE GIVEAWAY WITH ANIMAL ETHICS CLASS AT MADONNA UNIVERSITY
2022-12-07
30-DAY PLEDGE GIVEAWAY WITH ANIMAL ETHICS CLASS AT MADONNA UNIVERSITY
30-Day Pledge Giveaway for the Animal Ethics Class at Madonna University.

30-DAY PLEDGE: UOFM ALPHA GAMMA DELTA
2022-12-04
30-DAY PLEDGE: UOFM ALPHA GAMMA DELTA
30-Day Pledge Giveaway for Alpha Gamma Delta at UofM.

PLANT-BASED DINNER AND PRESENTATION FOR THETA ALPHA PSI AT UOFM
2022-12-01
PLANT-BASED DINNER AND PRESENTATION FOR THETA ALPHA PSI AT UOFM
VegMichigan is providing a plant-based dinner and a presentation on the benefits of plant-based eating for an event hosted by the UofM professional fraternity Theta Alpha Psi.

30-DAY PLEDGE GIVEAWAY AT THE HARRISON TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
2022-11-30
30-DAY PLEDGE GIVEAWAY AT THE HARRISON TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
VegMichigan is partnering with the Harrison Township Library to sign their community members up for our 30-Day Pledge and Plant-Based Food Giveaway.

30-DAY PLEDGE WITH THE UOFM PROGRAM IN THE ENVIRONMENT CLUB
2022-11-29
30-Day Pledge with the University of Michigan Program in the Environment (PitE) Club members.

PLANT-BASED PRESENTATION AND 30-DAY PLEDGE (PRIVATE EVENT)
2022-11-22
PLANT-BASED PRESENTATION AND 30-DAY PLEDGE (PRIVATE EVENT)
VegMichigan will be presenting the health, ethical, and environmental benefits of a plant-based diet and distributing 30-Day Pledge bags to the staff at ISR.
