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EMBRACING A PLANT-BASED DIET
2023-10-19 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
EMBRACING A PLANT-BASED DIET
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 presentation is in person at the Ewald Branch of the Grosse Pointe Library.
15175 E Jefferson, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
Please register here: https://grossepointelibrary.org/calendar-of-events#/events/AcmPYEA7w6/instances/dOhCsGPKpo/

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR ANIMAL PHILOSOPHY COURSE AT MADONNA UNIVERSITY
2023-10-18
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR ANIMAL PHILOSOPHY COURSE AT MADONNA UNIVERSITY

VegMichigan is teaching an educational program to an animal philosophy 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 also be given the opportunity to participate in our 30-day plant-based pledge program.

SHARE DETROIT MEETING
2023-10-17
SHARE DETROIT MEETING
VegMichigan is partnering with Zella’s Bakery to serve an all-plant-based lunch to nonprofits in the Detroit area.

TAKE ACTION ON S.B. 275 TO STOP FACTORY FARMING
2023-10-16 18:00 - 20:00
TAKE ACTION ON S.B. 275 TO STOP FACTORY FARMING

As a member of Michiganders for a Just Farming System, VegMichigan is hosting a virtual letter-writing and phone bank open house. Come for as long as you are able and make your voice heard on this greenwashing bill. Help stop animal manure from being used as an energy source to prevent the expansion of factory farms.
For more details on the bill review our action alert. You can start calling and writing letters today.
We will be raffling off two gift cards throughout the event. Join us and you could be a winner!

Virtual Event: Take Action on S.B. 275 to Stop Factory Farming
Monday October 16
Open house from 6pm – 8pm

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U OF M PLANT-BASED TAILGATE
2023-10-14, 2023-09-16
U OF M PLANT-BASED TAILGATE
VegMichigan will be serving free plant-based food samples to UM football fans from local restaurants so that people can see how delicious plant-based food is and become more aware of the plant-based options in the area.

DINNER MEETUP AT VKITCHEN IN ANN ARBOR
2023-10-12 18:00 - 19:30
DINNER MEETUP AT VKITCHEN IN ANN ARBOR
Join VegMichigan on Thursday, October 12th, from 6pm-7:30pm at VKitchen in Ann Arbor for a delicious, plant-based Vietnamese dinner. VKitchen has several plant-based entrees to choose from, and an indoor dining room perfect for cooler weather. We hope you can join us!
VKitchen is located at 883 W Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI 48103.

TRINITY HEALTH FALL FESTIVAL
2023-10-07 12:00 - 16:00
TRINITY HEALTH FALL FESTIVAL

This event is free and open to the public. Attendees are asked to bring healthy plant-based pantry staples to support their community Food Pantry if they have them.

VegMichigan will be tabling at the event, giving people information about the benefits of plant-based eating, and visitors to our table can play our “non-dairy milk ring toss.”

Learn more about the Trinity Health Fall Festival here – https://stjoesfarm.org/2023/08/09/youre-invited-to-our-fall-festival/

TRAVERSE CITY MONTHLY MEETUP - CELEBRATE FALL WITH US!
2023-10-06 13:00 - 15:00
TRAVERSE CITY MONTHLY MEETUP – CELEBRATE FALL WITH US!
Celebrate Fall with us!
In the spirit of Oktoberfest, the upcoming monthly VegMichigan Traverse City Meetup will be held Friday, October 6th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Oryana West Co-op, 3587 Marketplace Circle, Traverse City 49684.
Come and join us to sample vegan brats, sausages, and local cider.

ANN ARBOR YMCA STAFF 30-DAY PLEDGE AND PLANT-BASED FOOD PICKUP
2023-10-05
ANN ARBOR YMCA STAFF 30-DAY PLEDGE AND PLANT-BASED FOOD PICKUP
VegMichigan is dropping off bags of free plant-based food to Ann Arbor YMCA staff who signed up for the 30-day plant-based pledge program.

PLANT-BASED PLEDGE & PRESENTATION FOR HSHV
2023-09-28
PLANT-BASED PLEDGE & PRESENTATION FOR HSHV
VegMichigan is providing a short presentation about our free 30-day plant-based pledge program, discussing all the benefits of plant-based eating, the connection to our partnership with the city of Ann Arbor and its A2Zero initiative, and letting participants know that we are here to support them on their plant-based journey. Participants will also receive their free bag of plant-based food items.
This event is at the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV)

BOOK CLUB: THE AMERICAN WAY OF EATING BY TRACIE MCMILLAN
2023-09-24 13:00 - 14:30
BOOK CLUB: THE AMERICAN WAY OF EATING BY TRACIE MCMILLAN
“The American Way of Eating: Undercover at Walmart, Applebee’s, Farm Fields and the Dinner Table” by Tracie McMillan is an exposé of the American food system and what keeps people from eating well. The book is relevant to those who would like to make more compassionate vegan food choices and who work to change the injustices in food production.
The book is well-written, easy to read, informative and thought-provoking. It is also timely because this is the year that the twice-a-decade farm bill is being negotiated in Washington DC. Many food, animal welfare and farming organizations are advocating for changes to the bill — including VegMichigan and Attorneys for Animals.
We hope you can join us! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about getting the book, and about joining the meeting.
Register here – https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpduGgrjwvGdDVnP8YRNTyBEqdcXD7LTwa#/registration

TABLING AT THE MUTT STRUT
2023-09-23 10:00 - 16:00
TABLING AT THE MUTT STRUT

VegMichigan will be spreading awareness to attendees about the benefits of plant-based eating and ways that they can get involved with VegMichigan.

More details: https://www.metrodetroitanimals.org/event/mutt-strut-2023/

TABLING AT THE A2ZERO GREEN FAIR
2023-09-22 17:00 - 20:00
TABLING AT THE A2ZERO GREEN FAIR

VegMichigan will be tabling to promote the benefits of plant-based eating and giving out plant-based pledge bags to those who are new to plant-based eating.

More details: https://www.a2gov.org/departments/sustainability/Newsletter-Events/Pages/Green-Fair.aspx

ANN ARBOR DINNER MEETUP AT EL HARISSA
2023-09-20 18:00 - 19:30
ANN ARBOR DINNER MEETUP AT EL HARISSA
Join VegMichigan on Wednesday, September 20, from 6pm-7:30pm at El Harissa in Ann Arbor for a delicious prix fixe family-style vegan meal. We’ll grab seats at the outdoor picnic tables so we can all eat together. Drinks and/or additional side items, such as salad, can be purchased separately during the event.
Registration is $18/person (includes meal and gratuity) and attendance is limited to 15 participants given the limited seating. This is a prepaid event. YOU MUST PAY IN ADVANCE. Don’t miss out, sign up now! SIGN UP & PAY HERE
El Harissa is located at 1516 N. Maple Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103.
Menu:
Vegan Appetizer Spread – Includes Hummus, Mama Houria (spiced carrot spread), Zaalouk (Moroccan smoked eggplant spread), Stuffed Grape Leaves, Muhammara (pepper and walnut), and Harissa
Pita Bread
Mujadara Rice – Rice mixed with green lentils and topped with caramelized onions
Root Vegetable and Date Tagine – Slow-roasted root vegetable, cooked with pomegranate molasses, coriander seeds, garlic, lemon, and spices. Sweet and savory.

ANN ARBOR YMCA INTRO TO THE 30-DAY PLEDGE PROGRAM
2023-09-19
ANN ARBOR YMCA INTRO TO THE 30-DAY PLEDGE PROGRAM

We are introducing the Ann Arbor YMCA staff who are new to plant-based eating to participate in the 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge Program. We will give a talk about the benefits of plant-based eating and then provide staff an opportunity to sign up for the pledge and select the three free plant-based items they would like to try to support them in eating more plant-based.

PLANT-BASED PLEDGE FOR NORTHWEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
2023-09-19
PLANT-BASED PLEDGE FOR NORTHWEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
VegMichigan is offering our pledge to the NMCAA (Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency). We will be doing a presentation at their meeting on Tuesday, September 19th, which will include showing the VegMichigan video, Plant-Based 101, and then answering questions, passing out information/recipes, and signing people up for the newsletter. We will also deliver food bags to the people who took the pledge.

PLANT-BASED COOKING MADE EASY AND DELICIOUS
2023-09-18 19:00 - 20:00
PLANT-BASED COOKING MADE EASY AND DELICIOUS

Join us for a virtual plant-based cooking demo by Vicki Brett-Gach and Michele Gallo. Hosted in partnership with the Cromaine Library.
Vicki and Michele will each demo two recipes and then we will have a live Q&A at the end where they will answer your questions.
RECIPES – https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dodWliKEgJU3-H5qkISbvMOTfrFZqf07pOw6kQDRb7Y/edit?usp=sharing

Topic: Plant-Based Cooking Made Easy and Delicious
Time: Sep 18, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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TABLING AT THE ANN ARBOR LOCAL FOOD FESTIVAL
2023-09-14 17:00 - 20:00
TABLING AT THE ANN ARBOR LOCAL FOOD FESTIVAL
VegMichigan will be informing attendees about our resources that promote the benefits of plant-based eating. We will also have a fruit and veggie game for kiddos and an activity to demonstrate to people how plant-based foods can lower their carbon footprint.

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

ANN ARBOR PARKS AND REC RIVER CLEAN UP
2023-09-14, 2023-09-08, 2023-08-18
ANN ARBOR PARKS AND REC RIVER CLEAN UP
VegMichigan will provide a plant-based meal to river clean-up volunteers in partnership with the Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation Department.

Photo by: © Dwight Burdette

TABLING AT WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE WELCOME DAY
2023-09-13 10:00 - 14:00
TABLING AT WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE WELCOME DAY
VegMichigan will be connecting with student groups to see who is interested in partnering with us. We are looking for groups to organize a plant-based pledge program and other initiatives we are doing to increase awareness about plant-based eating and reducing one’s carbon footprint in Ann Arbor.

PLANT-BASED PLEDGE FOR THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF HURON VALLEY
2023-08-31
PLANT-BASED PLEDGE FOR THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF HURON VALLEY
VegMichigan will give away bags of popular plant-based foods to people new to plant-based eating as a part of our 30-Day Pledge Program.

FACTORY FARMING PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS IN MICHIGAN WITH LYNN HENNING
2023-08-23 19:00 - 20:30
FACTORY FARMING PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS IN MICHIGAN WITH LYNN HENNING

Factory farming is a growing problem in Michigan. Issues include the harmful impacts it has on small family farmers, farm animals, the climate, and the natural resources of Michigan. Lynn Henning is the Water Rangers Program Director for Socially Responsible Agricultural Project and will discuss some of the problems and solutions to factory farming. 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.
Plus, learn more about our latest actions to oppose factory farming in Michigan!
All attendees can choose one popular plant-based food item to take home.
PLEASE REGISTER HERE – https://livonia.libcal.com/event/10571804
Wednesday, August 23 at 7 pm

Livonia Civic Center Library Auditorium
32777 Five Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48154
Sponsored by VegMichigan, Attorneys for Animals, and Michiganders for a Just Farming System

TABLING AT SASHA FARM HUMANE FAIR
2023-08-20 13:00 - 16:00
TABLING AT SASHA FARM HUMANE FAIR
VegMichigan will have an action alert about Senate Bill 275, giving out literature about the benefits of plant-based eating, promoting upcoming programs and events, and more.
For more details about the Humane Fair: https://www.sashafarm.org/event/2023-humane-fair/

ANN ARBOR MEETUP AT THE FOOD TRUCK RALLY
2023-08-16 17:00 - 19:00
ANN ARBOR MEETUP AT THE FOOD TRUCK RALLY
Join us on Wednesday, August 16 for a unique Meetup at the Ann Arbor Food Truck Rally to enjoy some plant-based food and music!
We will be at the event from 5 to 7:00. Shimmy Shack will be there, and there will be some other food trucks that also have vegan options. After dinner, get dessert at TheTreatTruck or JB Ice Pops!
We will meet in the public seating area at the corner of Catherine and 4th St. from 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. Then we will get our food and find an area where we can eat together.
Everyone is responsible for purchasing their own food and drinks at the rally. Please be prepared to wait in line at the food trucks.
You are encouraged to bring a sling-back chair if you have one.
Please contact kim@vegmichigan.org if you have any questions.
Special thanks to Kat at TheTreatTruck for letting us know about the rally and providing us with details about the event!

TRAVERSE CITY MONTHLY MEETUP AT CULTURED KOMBUCHA COMPANY
2023-08-04 13:00 - 15:00 | 3842 Jupiter Cresent Drive, Traverse City 49685
TRAVERSE CITY MONTHLY MEETUP AT CULTURED KOMBUCHA COMPANY
Come cool off with a cold kombucha!
The August monthly VegMichigan Traverse City Meetup will be held Friday, August 4th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Cultured Kombucha Company, 3842 Jupiter Cresent Drive, Traverse City 49685.
Come and join us to sample their kombucha and learn about the potential health benefits of drinking fermented teas!
Please RSVP in the VegMichigan Traverse City Meetup – https://www.meetup.com/traverse-city-vegmichigan-meetup/events/294789333?utm_medium=email&utm_source=sendgrid&utm_campaign=event_announce_en

PLANT-BASED CHALLENGE AND PRESENTATION AT THE CITIZENS CLIMATE LOBBY
2023-08-02
PLANT-BASED CHALLENGE AND PRESENTATION AT THE CITIZENS CLIMATE LOBBY
VegMichigan will be giving a presentation about the environmental benefits of a plant-based diet as well as giving away a bag of free plant-based foods to members of the Citizens Climate Lobby Detroit Chapter who signed up for our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.

DINNER CLUB MEETUP AT JAMEX BREWING (FOOD FROM RADICAL PLANTS)
2023-07-27 18:00 - 20:30
DINNER CLUB MEETUP AT JAMEX BREWING (FOOD FROM RADICAL PLANTS)
Join us for a dinner club Meetup at Jamex Brewing Co! Everyone is welcome! Radical Plants will deliver food, choose from the following:
Cup of Tuscan White Bean Soup $5.00 (GF)
Tomato, Artichoke, Pesto Baguette Sandwich $7.00
Tex-Mex Sweet Potato on Basmati Rice $9.00 (GF and WFPB and no-oil)
Food will arrive around 6:30 and we will be there from 6 pm to 8:30 pm (or longer) so join us whenever! You can purchase beer at the brewery but if you would like to order food, you must purchse and pay for it in advance by clicking the link below. Order food by July 21. Hope to see you!
Place Your Food Order Here
