VegMichigan

LET'S BEAT BREAST CANCER RALLY! (TRAVERSE CITY)
2024-09-29 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 700 Cottageview Drive · Traverse City, MI
LET’S BEAT BREAST CANCER RALLY! (TRAVERSE CITY)
VegMichigan is partnering with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine to raise awareness about the four lifestyle steps that can reduce the risk of breast cancer and the risk of recurrence.
The four steps are:

Eat plant-based foods
Exercise regularly
Limit alcohol
Aim for an ideal weight

Join us to learn from local experts, community advocates and breast cancer survivors at this special gathering in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Learn more on our Traverse City Meetup group – https://www.meetup.com/traverse-city-vegmichigan-meetup/events/303621190/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events

"JUST ASK" FOUNDATION 4TH ANNUAL HEALTH & FUN FAIR
2024-10-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Eastern Market Shed #5, 2934 Russell St, Detroit MI 48207
“JUST ASK” FOUNDATION 4TH ANNUAL HEALTH & FUN FAIR

VegMichigan will be sharing information about the benefits of plant-based eating, and offering free plant-based food samples to attendees.

TABLING AT MOONSTER MASH AT BARN
2024-10-06 12:00 - 16:00
TABLING AT MOONSTER MASH AT BARN

Enjoy delicious plant-based foods from local foods trucks, yummy donuts, and delicious cider. Kids can trick-or-treat at various stations, take part in arts and crafts, get their faces painted, and win prizes while learning all about the residents here at Barn! Plus, get a prize just by coming in costume!

Get your tickets HERE

MEALS ON WHEELS FREE PLANT-BASED FOOD GIVEAWAY
2024-10-07
Meals on Wheels Free Plant-Based Food Giveaway

VegMichigan will be delivering free plant-based food to Meals on Wheels clients who are interested in trying plant-based food products that are new to them.

CITIZENS FOR PEACE VIRTUAL PRESENTATION: PLANT-FORWARD FOR OUR HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY
2024-10-08 19:00 - 20:30
CITIZENS FOR PEACE VIRTUAL PRESENTATION: PLANT-FORWARD FOR OUR HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY

We will discuss the connection between inner peace and our food choices.

Additionally, we will discuss how our industrial animal agriculture system is causing harm to workers, animals, communities, and the environment on a global scale, as well as the devastation that factory farms are having on local Michigan communities.

We will share actions we can take to prevent the proliferation of factory farms in our state and why it is critical for the health and well-being of people and Michigan’s waterways, and to mitigate climate change.

Free and open to the public

For more details and to access the virtual meeting link visit http://www.citizens4peace.com/

ANN ARBOR FARMERS MARKET
2024-10-09 07:00 - 15:00 | Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
ANN ARBOR FARMERS MARKET

VegMichigan will be at the market sharing information about food and climate, offering free plant-based food samples to shoppers, and signing up participants for our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.

Location: Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

ISLAND CITY ASSISTED LIVING
2024-10-10 | Island City Assisted Living
Residents and staff will enjoy a plant-based chlli lunch and learn about how they can make small changes to eat more healthy and sustainable.

PLANT-BASED TASTING AND PRESENTATION AT THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION
2024-10-13
PLANT-BASED TASTING AND PRESENTATION AT THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION

We will provide a presentation about the benefits of plant-based eating for people, animals, and the environment, we will provide a plant-based tasting, and participants will have the opportunity to sign-up for the 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.

MICHIGANDERS FOR A JUST FARMING SYSTEM COALITION MONTHLY MEETING
2024-10-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-11 18:00 - 19:00
MICHIGANDERS FOR A JUST FARMING SYSTEM COALITION MONTHLY MEETING
Join us for the Michiganders for a Just Farming System coalition’s monthly meeting. Everyone is welcome!
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.

Youth Climate Action Now (YCAN) Meeting
2024-10-15
We are leading a workshop to discuss how eating more plant-based can lower our carbon footprint for YCAN, a high school group in Ann Arbor working to mitigate climate change. YCAN members will also be invited to participate in our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.

MADONNA UNIVERSITY: ANIMAL ETHICS CLASS
2024-10-16
MADONNA UNIVERSITY: ANIMAL ETHICS CLASS

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.

ANN ARBOR MEETUP AT JERUSALEM GARDEN
2024-10-16 15:00 - 16:30 | Jerusalem Garden, 314 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
ANN ARBOR MEETUP AT JERUSALEM GARDEN
Hang out with VegMichigan for a late lunch at Jerusalem Garden! This Middle Eastern eatery has a variety of delicious vegan options clearly marked on the menu. Yum!
Please RSVP here.

SOUTHFIELD MEETUP AT BIGALORA
2024-10-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Bigalora, 29110 Franklin Rd, Southfield, MI 48034
SOUTHFIELD MEETUP AT BIGALORA
Spend your Friday night with VegMichigan at Bigalora in Southfield! Check out their vegan-friendly menu with delicious pizzas, pasta, salads, and appetizers.
Please RSVP here.

MSU Tailgate
2024-10-19
We will serve plant-based samples and give out information about the environmental benefits of plant-based eating near the stadium to the large crowds of people who will be out for the MSU football game.

FIRST UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION PRESENTATION, FOOD SAMPLING, & PLEDGE
2024-10-20
FIRST UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION PRESENTATION, FOOD SAMPLING, & PLEDGE

We will be giving a presentation on climate change and our food choices to the congregation, offering plant-based food samples, and signing up participants for our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.

PLANT-BASED 101 PRESENTATION IN OSCODA
2024-10-24 16:30 - 17:30 | Robert J. Parks Library, 6010 N Skeel Ave, Oscoda, MI 48750
PLANT-BASED 101 PRESENTATION IN OSCODA

VegMichigan will provide a Plant-Based 101 presentation and provide a plant-based tasting. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to take action on MI S.B. 275, to prevent the incentivizing of factory farming expansion in Michigan.

Join us! – Robert J. Parks Library, 6010 N Skeel Ave, Oscoda, MI 48750

U-M TAILGATE PARTY
2024-10-26, 2024-11-02
U-M TAILGATE PARTY

We will serve plant-based samples and give out information about the environmental benefits of plant-based eating near the stadium to the large crowds of people who will be out for the U-M football game.

TROY MEETUP AT NEEHEE'S
2024-11-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Neehee’s, 4924 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI 48085
TROY MEETUP AT NEEHEE’S

India has various street foods that are different from the mighty Himalayas in the north to the tropical, palm-fringed beaches in the south. Street food is characteristic in India since people from all economic groups eat on the roadside almost around the clock.
The food is fresh and made right in front of you, making you an important part of the process and catering to the taste and flavor you would prefer.
Check out the many delicious options available on the vegan and vegan optional menus here.
Please RSVP here – https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-metro-detroit-meetup/events/304041393/?slug=vegmichigan-metro-detroit-meetup&isFirstPublish=true

TRAVERSE CITY MEETUP - SWEET POTATOES, THE HOLIDAY SUPERFOOD
2024-11-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Oryana West 3587 Marketplace Cir · Traverse City, MI
TRAVERSE CITY MEETUP – SWEET POTATOES, THE HOLIDAY SUPERFOOD
Join us for some cooking inspiration with a holiday superfood, the sweet potato!
We will have a sampling of sweet potato recipes for you to try. Also, as you begin to plan your holiday menus, we will have some delicious vegan recipes that are free of the top nine allergens for everyone to enjoy.
Our monthly meetups are an opportunity to meet other folks and learn more about eating, cooking and enjoying plant-based foods.
All are invited and welcome to join!
Please RSVP on our Traverse City Meetup – https://www.meetup.com/traverse-city-vegmichigan-meetup/events/304041433/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link

30-Day Plant-Based Pledge at Madonna University
2024-11-13

ANN ARBOR MEETUP AT SEVA
2024-11-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Seva Ann Arbor 2541 Jackson Avenue · Ann Arbor, MI
ANN ARBOR MEETUP AT SEVA
Have dinner with us at Seva, an Ann Arbor institution since 1973. Their vegetarian menu has many fully plant-based options for us to choose from. Yum!
Please note that the restaurant does not take reservations, but they are aware we are coming and will do everything possible to make sure we are seated together and as fast as possible. They have also been a bit understaffed lately, like many restaurants. Thanks as always for your understanding and support of wonderful, plant-based restaurants!!
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 the VegMichigan Meetup page – https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-meetup/events/304289374/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events

Leafletting at MSU
2024-11-14

THANKSGIVING DINNER AT THE OLD SHILLELAGH (SOLD OUT)
2024-11-16 17:00 - 19:00 | The Old Shillelagh, 349 Monroe St,, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
THANKSGIVING DINNER AT THE OLD SHILLELAGH (MUST REGISTER AND PAY IN ADVANCE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT)
Join us at The Old Shillelagh for a plant-based Thanksgiving feast!
$35/person for current VegMichigan members
$45/person for non-members (Become a member here!)
Registration and payment in advance are required to reserve your spot.
Register and pay HERE.
The menu includes
Caesar Salad
Vegan Turkey Roast
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Onion Sage Stuffing
Green Beans
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Cranberry Sauce
Cookies for dessert
Drinks will be available for purchase separately.
There is limited seating so register and pay asap to reserve your spot.
See you then! Meet us on the 2nd floor.

ANN ARBOR SENIOR CENTER PRESENTATION, LUNCH, & PLEDGE
2024-11-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
ANN ARBOR SENIOR CENTER PRESENTATION, LUNCH, & PLEDGE

Join us for a presentation on the benefits of plant-based eating, a delicious plant-based lunch, and an opportunity to sign up for VegMichigan’s 30-Day Pledge including a free bag of food!

Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

SIERRA CLUB CROSSROADS GROUP PRESENTATION & FOOD SAMPLING
2024-11-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Brighton District Library – Room A/B 100 Library Drive, Brighton, MI 48116
SIERRA CLUB CROSSROADS GROUP PRESENTATION & FOOD SAMPLING

VegMichigan will give a presentation on the connection between our food choices and the health of our planet, and will share delicious plant-based food samples with attendees.

Learn more here – https://brightonlibrary.info/events/#/events/nmTgt4LOES/instances/FxgxlQEMuI/

DETROIT Lunch Meetup at The Kitchen
2024-11-22 12:00 - 13:30 | The Kitchen by Cooking with Que, 6529 Woodward Ave, Suite A, Detroit, MI 48202, 6529 Woodward Ave, Suite A, Detroit, MI, 48202
Treat yourself to a delicious lunch at The Kitchen with VegMichigan!

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 the VegMichigan Meetup page – https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-meetup/events/304310226/?slug=vegmichigan-meetup&isFirstPublish=true

Plant-Based Holiday Collection Drive
2024-12-01 - 2024-12-14
Read more here for full details about the collection drive.
Drop-Off Locations:

Avocato Catfe, 38437 Grand River Ave, Farmington Hills
Drop-Off Times: Mon 1 – 4pm., Tues – Fri 12pm – 7pm, Sat – Sun 11- 7pm
Anyone who brings a donated item to the Avocato Catfe can receive $5 off their Avocato Catfe reservation. To receive the discount reserve your spot by calling 248-482-8271 and letting them know that you are bringing a donated item.

The Catfe Lounge, 686 Livernois St, Ferndale
Drop-Off Times: Mon – Tues 9am – 3pm (Catfe closed, donations can be accepted)
Wed – Sun 12pm-5pm (during regular operating hours)

VegMichigan, 33900 W. 8 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills
Drop-Off Times: Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm
Please leave items in the collection boxes located near the mailboxes inside the main entryway

Priority Items
Shelf-stable plant-based food items (plant-based/vegan items)

Canned items: Fruit, Vegetables, and Soup
Boxed items: Rice, Pasta, Cereal, Oatmeal
Additional: Peanut butter, Jelly

Household products/cleaning supplies (vegan, eco-friendly, not tested on animals)

Laundry detergent
Liquid dish soap
Household cleaners, etc.

Toiletry Items (full size please, vegan, eco-friendly, not tested on animals)

Toothpaste
Shampoo
Deodorant
Soap, etc.

Paper products (eco-friendly)

Paper towels
Toilet paper
Facial tissue

30-DAY PLANT-BASED PLEDGE & FOOD SAMPLING AT KINDLEFEST
2024-12-06 17:00 - 22:00 | Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
VegMichigan will be handing out delicious plant-based food samples and signing up participants for our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge!
More info about Kindlefest can be found here.
