VegMichigan

PLANT-BASED GIVEAWAY AT THE DEARBORN LIBRARY
2021-12-20
VegMichigan is excited to partner with the Dearborn Public Library for a plant-based giveaway where we give out bags of popular plant-based foods to people new to plant-based eating.

PLANT-BASED GIVEAWAY AT THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF HURON VALLEY
2021-12-11
We are partnering with the Humane Society of Huron Valley for another delicious plant-based giveaway!
Please sign up in advance for this event. Link to sign up will be provided soon.

MADONNA UNIVERSITY PLANT-BASED GIVEAWAY
2021-12-08
Students in the “Do Animals Matter” class will be able to take home a bag of popular plant-based items donated by VegMichigan.

PITE CLUB SUSTAINABLE EATING EVENT AT UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
2021-12-07
Students will enjoy a sustainable eating documentary and take home our giveaway bag full of popular plant-based items.

PLANT-BASED TAILGATE - UofM/OHIO STATE GAME
2021-11-27
VegMichigan will be in Ann Arbor at the UofM/Ohio State game giving out free Beyond Burgers and other delicious food to individuals new to plant-based eating.
Go blue!

PLANT-BASED TAILGATE - MSU/PENN STATE GAME
2021-11-27
VegMichigan will be in E.Lansing at the MSU/Penn State game giving out free Beyond Burgers and other delicious food to individuals new to plant-based eating.
Go green!

VIRTUAL COOKING DEMO: PLANT-BASED THANKSGIVING
2021-11-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Join for a virtual, plant-based, Thanksgiving-themed cooking demo by Vicki Brett-Gach and Lisa Viger Gotte. Vicki and Lisa will each demo two easy and delicious recipes and they will stick around at the end to answer all your questions!
Click HERE if you want to check out the recipes ahead of time. You can follow along if you like!
Join us on Zoom HERE.
Vicki Brett-Gach is a Whole-Food Plant-Based Culinary Instructor, Certified Personal Chef, and a Master-Certified Vegan Lifestyle Coach She is Forks Over Knives Plant-Based Certified, and a graduate of Dr. McDougall’s Starch Solution Certification program. Vicki has been 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 Culinary Coaching (through Harvard Medical School and The Institute of Lifestyle Medicine), and in Wellness Counseling (through Cornell University). As a coach and culinary instructor, Vicki helps people across the country prevent (and often reverse) chronic conditions – simply through a change in menu. She also provides corporate wellness counseling and teaches whole-food plant-based cooking classes to individual clients and to larger groups of all sizes. Vicki has created original recipes and written articles for the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies website and served as a special project author of “Plant-Based Food Guide: How To Eat Well On A Budget” for their updated Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition program. Her recipes have been featured in The McDougall Newsletter, Center for Nutrition Studies Newsletter, Vegan Magazine, Barefoot Vegan, The Beet, Honest Cooking, VegKitchen, The Vegan Friends Cookbook, Perfectly Plant-Based, and The Main Street Vegan Academy Cookbook. Connect with Vicki through her Ann Arbor Vegan Kitchen blog at AnnArborVeganKitchen.com.
Lisa Viger Gotte is an artist, photographer, Vegan Lifestyle Coach and Educator, as well as a cookbook author. She’s been happily, deliciously vegan for over 14 years and enjoys showing others how simple and inexpensive it can be to enjoy a plant-based diet as part of a vegan lifestyle. Connect with her and check out her recipes at https://www.planted365.com

PLANT-BASED GIVEAWAY FOR THE THETA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY
2021-11-15
We are giving away bags of popular and delicious plant-based foods to members of UofM’s Theta Alpha Psi sustainability fraternity.
Reach out to us if you want to sign up your fraternity, sorority, club, organization, or any other group you are a part of for a free plant-based giveaway!

PLANT-BASED GIVEAWAY FOR WAYNE STATE MEDICAL STUDENTS
2021-11-15
We are excited to be giving away bags of popular and delicious plant-based foods to medical students at Wayne State University.
Reach out to us if you want to sign up your fraternity, sorority, club, organization, or any other group you are a part of for a free plant-based giveaway!

PLANT-BASED TAILGATE - MSU/Maryland GAME
2021-11-13
VegMichigan will be in E.Lansing at the MSU/Maryland game giving out free Beyond Burgers and other delicious food to individuals new to plant-based eating.
Go green!

VEGAN PIZZA PARTY AT TOARMINA'S CANTON
2021-11-07 12:00 - 15:00
We invite our community to join us for a delicious vegan pizza party outside at Toarmina’s Canton as a thank you for all your support. Everyone is welcome! Come out and come hungry for this fun and laid-back get-together. We look forward to seeing you there!
Stop by anytime between noon and 3 pm.

PLANT-BASED TAILGATE – UofM/INDIANA GAME
2021-11-06
VegMichigan will be in Ann Arbor at the UofM/Indiana University game giving out free Beyond Burgers and other delicious food to individuals new to plant-based eating.

PLANT-BASED GIVEAWAY AT THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF HURON VALLEY
2021-11-05, 2021-10-29
VegMichigan is excited to partner with the Humane Society of Huron Valley for a giveaway of delicious, popular plant-based foods.

PLANT-BASED TAILGATE - UofM/MSU GAME
2021-10-30
VegMichigan will be in E. Lansing at the UofM/MSU game giving out free Beyond Burgers and other delicious food to individuals new to plant-based eating.

PLANT-BASED GIVEAWAY AT PLYMOUTH DISTRICT LIBRARY
2021-10-26
VegMichigan is excited to partner with the Plymouth District Library for a giveaway of delicious, popular plant-based foods.
This is only for those who signed up in advance. Only for people new to plant-based eating.

PLANT BASED EATS AT DETROIT'S EMPIRE BOXING GYM
2021-10-24
VegMichigan will be serving a complimentary plant-based meal at Detroit’s Empire Boxing Gym to individuals who are interested in eating more plant-based meals.
This is a private event.

PLANT-BASED TAILGATE – UofM/NORTHWESTERN GAME
2021-10-23
VegMichigan will be in Ann Arbor at the UofM/Northwestern game giving out free Beyond Burgers and other delicious food to individuals new to plant-based eating.

PLANT-BASED GIVEAWAY AT FERNDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
2021-10-18
VegMichigan is excited to partner with the Ferndale Public Library for a giveaway of delicious, popular plant-based foods.
This is only for those who signed up in advance.

PHYSICIAN'S PARK DINNER CLUB - BYOF
2021-10-13 18:00 - 19:30
We will be kicking off the first Flint Dinner Club back with a bring your own dinner meeting at Physician’s Park located at 218 Reid Rd, Grand Blanc, MI 48439. Make something at home or grab some takeout and join us in a safe space!
Physician’s Park is located at the heart of Grand Blanc and is near several takeout restaurants. Please be mindful that there may be some people attending with different views (i.e. vaccinated and non-vaccinated) but with the large outdoor space and plentiful seating, there will be a great amount of room for everyone to distance and feel comfortable!
(THIS IS NOT A POTLUCK EVENT. EVERYONE WILL BE GRABBING FOOD FOR THEMSELVES)
If you plan to attend, please join our VegMichigan Flint Meetup group and RSVP here – https://www.meetup.com/VegMichigan-Flint-Meetup/events/281127533/

VEGMICHIGAN AT THE GREAT LAKES RABBIT SANCTUARY OPEN HOUSE
2021-10-10 13:00 - 16:00
VegMichigan will have a table at the Great Lakes Rabbit Sanctuary Open House.
We will be passing out plant-based samples to people new to plant-based eating and we will also have some literature for attendees to take.
Learn more about Great Lakes Rabbit Sanctuary – http://www.rabbitsanctuary.org

GET HEALTHY WITH PLANT-BASED NUTRITION
2021-10-06 18:30 - 19:30
VegMichigan and the Plymouth Public Library bring you Get Healthy with Plant-Based Nutrition by Chantal Singer.
Are you ready to begin your journey to a healthier life? Eating more plant-based foods can help! Chantal Singer will discuss the benefits of adding more plant-based foods to your diet. She will share with you all of the best plant-based foods you should be eating that are not only super nutritious but incredibly delicious as well!
Chantal is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for St. Joseph Mercy Health System’s Michigan Heart & Vascular Institute teaching plant-based eating and lifestyle medicine. Chantal is very passionate about plant-based eating for human health, planetary health, and animal welfare. She can be found on Instagram @plant_based_nutritionist.

Join Zoom Meeting – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85356636655

Meeting ID: 853 5663 6655
Passcode: 47722464

PLANT-BASED GIVEAWAY AT MILAN LIBRARY
2021-10-05 16:00 - 18:00
VegMichigan is excited to partner with the Milan Public Library for a giveaway of delicious, popular plant-based foods.
This is only for those who signed up in advance.

DINNER CLUB - CORNER BREWERY YPSILANTI
2021-10-04 17:30 - 19:30
We want to continue the monthly dinner club but with the Delta variant of covid still on the rise, we are going to continue to dine outdoors.
We will be gathering at the Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti (affiliate of Arbor Brewing). They have several delicious vegan items to choose from.
They have outdoor picnic style seating. You must arrive at 5:30 if you want to sit with the group. We cannot save tables.
Meetup will be canceled if not conducive to outdoor seating.
We will be following social distancing rules. You must wear a mask when not seated at the table.
For everyone attending, please note that there may be some people who are not vaccinated attending, so please keep that in mind when you RSVP.
Please RSVP here – https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-greater-ann-arbor-area/events/280948281/

BUILDING A JUST FOOD SYSTEM - A TALK BY MALIK YAKINI
2021-09-28 19:00 - 20:00
We are excited to have Detroit-based activist and educator Malik Yakini talk to the VegMichigan community about building a just food system.
This talk will examine how racism, class, and geography create inequities in the food system. The work of the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network and other groups working for food justice will be highlighted.
Malik Kenyatta Yakini is co-founder and Executive Director of the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network (DBCFSN). DBCFSN operates the seven-acre D-Town Farm and is spearheading the opening of the Detroit Food Commons in Detroit’s North End that will house the Detroit People’s Food Co-op. He serves as a board member of the co-op. Yakini views the work of DBCFSN as part of the larger movement for building power, self-determination, and justice. He is adamantly opposed to the systems of white supremacy, capitalism, and patriarchy. He has an intense interest in contributing to the development of an international food sovereignty movement that embraces Black communities in the Americas, the Caribbean, and Africa. He is a co-founder of the National Black Food and Justice Alliance.
Join us on Zoom here – https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87397700359

FREE FESTIVAL 2021
2021-09-12 11:00 - 17:00 | Riley Park (downtown Farmington), 33113 Grand River Ave., Farmington, MI, 48335
Join us for our 5th Annual Outdoor Free Festival on Sunday, September 12th at Riley Park in Downtown Farmington.
The VegMichigan Free Festival is a fun day outside full of delicious plant-based food from local restaurants, sustainable shopping, live music, and more!
Check out the event page here – https://vegmichigan.org/free-festival/
See you there!

DINNER CLUB - BRING YOUR FAVORITE FOOD FOR A PICNIC!
2021-09-07 18:00 - 20:00
We want to continue the monthly dinner club but with the Delta variant of covid still on the rise, we are going to continue to dine outdoors.
Support your favorite local vegan take-out or bring your own creation and join us for a picnic in the park!
We will be gathering at the Medford Pavilion at County Farm Park in Ann Arbor off of Medford Road.
There are plenty of picnic tables for us to space out. We will be following socially distancing rules. There will be no sharing of food and you will bring your own food, drinks, utensils or whatever you need.
Also, feel free to stay longer for a stroll on the trails. If you’ve never been, County Farm Park is a beautiful park with a variety of trails consisting of natural ground and paved pathways.
Fully vaccinated Michiganders no longer need to wear a mask, but residents who are not vaccinated, or have not completed their vaccinations, must continue to wear a mask or face covering to protect themselves and others at all times.
For everyone attending, please note that there may be some people who are not vaccinated attending, so please keep that in mind when you RSVP.
RSVP HERE – https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-greater-ann-arbor-area/events/280295788/

ANN ARBOR DINNER CLUB AT COSA SABROSA
2021-07-29 18:00 - 19:30
Do you live in the Ann Arbor area and want to enjoy a delicious meal with like-minded community members? We would love for you to join us for this Ann Arbor dinner club!
Please join our Greater Ann Arbor Area meetup group to learn more and become a member of our VegMichigan – Ann Arbor community.
Join our Meetup group here – https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-greater-ann-arbor-area/events/278666974/

FOOD CHOICES, SUSTAINABILITY, AND HEALTH CARE
2021-07-21 18:30 - 19:30
VegMichigan is excited to bring you Food Choices, Sustainability, and Health Care by Amanda Sweetman the Regional Director of Farming and Healthy Lifestyles for Trinity Michigan. Come learn about the impacts of what you eat on the environment and your health, and why a hospital has a farm!
The Farm at St Joe’s Hospital <https://stjoesfarm.org/> was the first hospital-based farm in Michigan. The 2-acre farm has 2 hoop houses, a handicap-accessible hoop house for therapy, community gardens, and an outdoor classroom. While they produce about 10,000lbs of food annually, they are more concerned with growing a healthy community by empowering people through food, education, and relationships.
As part of their mission to create a just, robust local food system, the Farm has created the collaborative “Farm Share,” a CSA, which is offered at their Ann Arbor and Oakland campuses. Farm Share members receive boxes of seasonal fruits and vegetables from local farms on a regular basis. The program generated $150,000 of revenue for local farms in 2020. Memberships are available for purchase on a sliding scale. Food insecure families are provided with free or reduced cost membership. Other programs include horticultural therapy, youth education, staff community gardens, and a produce to patients program. Join the Farm as a farm share member or volunteer and learn more about sustainable farming and healthy eating. Learn more from their 2020 annual report and their website.
Amanda Sweetman has worked as a scientist, farmer, educator, and chef. In 2015 she landed her dream job as the Farm Manager at the Farm at St Joe’s Hospital. It is there that Amanda found her true purpose. Her driving passion is to help people to discover and experience the holistic health benefits of personal connection to the food we eat, the places where our food comes from, and the community that pulls together to sustain us. She and her team work to educate and engage people of all ages around what real food is and how we can support one another as we work to make a change towards better health. Amanda has recently transitioned to the newly created role, Regional Director of Farming and Healthy Lifestyles for Trinity Michigan. The creation of this role shows the dedication of Trinity Michigan to supporting local farmers, increasing food access, and to growing a healthy community through food and relationships.
Join us on Zoom here – https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84223176940

PLANT-BASED 101
2021-06-24 19:00 - 20:00
Join VegMichigan and Waterford Public Library for a virtual presentation by humane educator Kim Korona, who will discuss how eating a plant-based diet will benefit your health, animals, and the environment.
Kim Korona received a B.A. from Goddard College in VT, and an M.Ed. from Cambridge College in MA in affiliation with the Institute for Humane Education. She previously worked for the Michigan Humane Society in both advocacy and education. She also worked as a workshop facilitator for the Institute for Humane Education where she provided training on living a MOGO life, or a life that does the Most Good, Least Harm, to people, other species, and the planet and how to teach humane education. While at HEART, a non-profit education organization, for the past decade, she has developed curricula and other educational resources that promote compassion, critical thinking, and empowerment through topics related to animal protection, environmental ethics, and social justice. She has taught humane education programs to youth of all ages and conducted professional development training for educators and advocates, and she currently serves as their Senior Program Director. Kim is a member of the Association for Professional Humane Educators, serves on the executive board of the Humane Education Coalition, is on the advisory board of the Raven Corps., a youth-focused activist organization focused on promoting the benefits of plant-based eating, and she is an active volunteer for VegMichigan. She has been vegetarian for 20 years, vegan for 17 years, and believes that together we can create a healthier, more compassionate, equitable, and sustainable world for all through our personal choices and on a systemic level.
Join us on Zoom here – https://zoom.us/j/92370786031
