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.

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 COOKING DEMO: NEW YEAR, NEW YOU
2022-01-05 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Join us and the Novi Public Library for a virtual plant-based cooking demonstration by Vicki Brett-Gach and Michele Gallo. They will each demo three delicious, nutritious, and easy recipes and they will also stick around to answer all your questions during a Q&A at the end.
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.
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 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 Plant-Based Prevention Of Disease (preventionofdisease.org).
Check out the recipes here – https://docs.google.com/document/d/15c3XFOEcFqin1ZIT5iTC-Byuk74XjwQK/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114135506975275701909&rtpof=true&sd=true
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88374020955
Meeting ID: 883 7402 0955
Passcode: 721832

PLANT-BASED GIVEAWAY AT THE NOVI LIBRARY
2022-01-18
VegMichigan is excited to partner with the Novi 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
2022-01-22
We are excited to partner with The Humane Society of Huron Valley for another free, plant-based giveaway for community members who are new to plant-based eating.

A TALK WITH ARYENISH BIRDIE: FOUNDER OF ENCOMPASS, AN EQUITABLE ANIMAL PROTECTION MOVEMENT
2022-01-24 17:50 - 19:30
A talk with Aryenish Birdie: Founder of Encompass, an Equitable Animal Protection Movement
Join us for a Q&A with our special guest Aryenish Birdie, founder/CEO of Encompass and one of the contributors to the book Antiracism in Animal Advocacy, on Monday, January 24, from 5:50-7:30 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend!
Please register in advance for this event: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsdO6tpzooGNIonL81MvtuKCaHM7aig6oh
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
If you have any questions for Aryenish, please send them in advance to jeri@vegmichigan.org.

This event is in conjunction with our new Book Club hosted in partnership with Attorneys for Animals where we are currently reading Antiracism in Animal Advocacy. After the Q&A with Aryenish, members from VegMichigan and Attorneys for Animals will stay on to briefly discuss our book club and to invite all attendees to join our February meeting.
You can order the book Antiracism in Animal Advocacy (print or ebook) here: https://lanternpm.org/books/antiracism-in-animal-advocacy/
Questions? Contact jeri@vegmichigan.org

“I appreciate the way the group was structured. I think it is off to a great start!”
“Thanks again for this important book discussion! I’m so grateful and excited to be a part of it.”
–attendees at first Book Club meeting

PLANT-BASED COOKING DEMO: RECIPES FOR A HEALTHY NEW YEAR
2022-01-25 19:00 - 20:00
VegMichigan is excited to partner with the Trenton Veterans Memorial Library to bring you a plant-based cooking demo by Chantal Singer, RDN.
Chantal Singer, RDN, will demo three easy, nutritious, and delicious dishes that even the most amateur cook can put together. She will share nutrition tips for all the foods she cooks as well!
Chantal Singer 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
Recipes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZAhKA6TPj2jeY7rApEUJbDOGocStnE9DKc6eMIWqVDE/edit?usp=sharing
Register here and receive the Zoom link immediately – https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpcO2hqDkrE91TLnwz0IFs0DBP1HTnrDke

PLANT-BASED GIVEAWAY AT THE TRENTON LIBRARY
2022-02-07
VegMichigan is excited to partner with the Trenton Veterans Memorial 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 101 BOOK DISPLAY AT THE CAROLINE KENNEDY LIBRARY
2022-02-08
PLANT-BASED 101 BOOK DISPLAY AT THE CAROLINE KENNEDY LIBRARY
VegMichigan is partnering with the Caroline Kennedy Library to bring library patrons a Plant-Based 101 book display that highlights some of the best plant-based books, cookbooks, and more that the library has to offer.
This display will be up for about a month.

PLANT-BASED COOKING DEMO: VEGAN VALENTINE'S DINNER AND TREATS
2022-02-10 19:00 - 20:00
PLANT-BASED COOKING DEMO: VEGAN VALENTINE’S DINNER AND TREATS
Join us for a virtual Valentine’s Day dinner and treats plant-based cooking demo from Vicki Brett-Gach and Michele Gallo. Vicki and Michele will demo six recipes, including Vegan Mac & Cheese and Chocolate Mousse, and then they’ll answer all your questions during a Q&A at the end.
Vicki Brett-Gach is a sugar-free, oil-free Certified Personal Chef, Master-Certified Vegan Lifestyle Coach, and Plant-Based Culinary Instructor. She 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. She holds certificates in Plant-Based Nutrition (through the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies), in the NEURO Plan (through the NEURO Academy), 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. Her recipes have been featured in The McDougall Newsletter, Center For Nutrition Studies Newsletter, and in 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 upcoming 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 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 also a Conference Coordinator for Plant-Based Prevention Of Disease.
Check out the recipes ahead of time here – https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KO2vVgVbly7eL5PtDNVr4ebA5CYm9yhU2vMWdQ6TBPc/edit?usp=sharing
Join us on Zoom here – https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81673014160

GIVEAWAY FOR THE 30-DAY PLEDGE AT THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF HURON VALLEY
2022-02-17
GIVEAWAY FOR THE 30-DAY PLEDGE AT THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF HURON VALLEY
VegMichigan is excited to partner with the Humane Society of Huron Valley for a plant-based giveaway to kickoff our 30-Day Pledge program where we ask people new to plant-based eating to reduce their consumption of meat, eggs, and dairy and increase their consumption of plant-based foods.

EMBRACING A PLANT-BASED LIFESTYLE
2022-02-17 18:30 - 19:30
VegMichigan and the Milford Public Library bring you Embracing a Plant-Based Lifestyle by Marc and Kim Ramirez.
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.
Join Zoom Meeting here – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87853870473

30-Day Pledge Giveaway for UofM Students - Partnership with Action4Animals
2022-02-18
VegMichigan is partnering with Action4Animals at the University of Michigan to pass out our free bags of plant-based food to students who signed up for the VegMichigan 30-Day Pledge.

40-DAY PLEDGE GIVEAWAY AT LORD OF LIGHT
2022-02-20
40-DAY PLEDGE GIVEAWAY AT LORD OF LIGHT
VegMichigan is partnering with Lord of Light Church and Campus Ministry for a 40-Day pledge to reduce their members’ consumption of meat, dairy, and eggs for Lent. The pledge also includes a free bag of popular plant-based foods for everyone who signs up.

PLANT-BASED DINNER AT MADONNA UNIVERSITY
2022-02-21 17:00 - 19:00
VegMichigan will host a plant-based dinner and presentation for the Student Senate and president of Madonna University.
This is a closed event.

30-DAY PLEDGE GIVEAWAY FOR WAYNE STATE STUDENTS
2022-02-23
30-DAY PLEDGE GIVEAWAY FOR WAYNE STATE STUDENTS
VegMichigan is helping to spread plant-based eating around Wayne State University! We are asking students to take a 30-Day pledge to reduce their members’ consumption of meat, dairy, and eggs. Each student who signs up receives a bag of popular plant-based foods to get them started.

30-Day Pledge Giveaway for UofM Student Group Circle K
2022-02-24
VegMichigan is partnering with the UofM student group Circle K International for a 30-Day pledge to reduce their members’ consumption of meat, dairy, and eggs. The pledge also includes a free bag of popular plant-based foods for everyone who signs up.

VIRTUAL BOOK DISCUSSION: ANTIRACISM IN ANIMAL ADVOCACY
2022-02-27 13:00 - 14:30
Join VegMichigan and Attorneys for Animals for a virtual book discussion as we discuss the rest of the book, Antiracism in Animal Advocacy: Igniting Cultural Transformation. “This collection of fifteen passionately argued essays by farmed animal protection advocates explains why prioritizing racial diversity, equity, and inclusion within animal advocacy is not only essential to creating a more just movement, but one that is larger, more dynamic, and (crucially) more effective.” (from the back cover)
We ask that you read the book before the discussion, or come to listen. Either way, come with an open mind for learning and reflecting on the essays.
The discussion will be held over Zoom. Pre-register for the meeting at this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqd-itpjsiGdd7N7qqGft11FJWZTy8kN54
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom containing the link to join the meeting.
You can order the book (print or ebook) here: https://lanternpm.org/books/antiracism-in-animal-advocacy/
Listen to audio of the book here: https://www.ourhenhouse.org/audio-series/
Questions? Contact jeri@vegmichigan.org

PLANT-BASED GIVEAWAY AT THE MILFORD LIBRARY
2022-02-28
VegMichigan is excited to partner with the Milford Public Library for a plant-based giveaway where we give out bags of popular plant-based foods to people new to plant-based eating.

SEEDS, SUN, AND SOIL. HOW STARTING A VEGETABLE GARDEN CAN PROVIDE MORE THAN DINNER.
2022-03-01 19:00 - 20:00
SEEDS, SUN, AND SOIL. HOW STARTING A VEGETABLE GARDEN CAN PROVIDE MORE THAN DINNER.
This presentation is for anyone thinking about starting a home garden, but isn’t sure where to begin. We will cover the basic steps needed to successfully grow food in your own backyard as well as discuss the many benefits of having a home garden. Presented by Matt and Deanna Tregoning. Hosted in partnership with the Northville Public Library.
Matt and Deanna Tregoning are the former owners of Sol to Seed Farm in WA state. They both grew up in Michigan and have recently relocated back to the Chelsea area after living in WA for the past 24 years. They farmed on 5 acres of land and sold their produce at farmer’s markets and through a community-supported agriculture program (CSA). Since they have retired from farming, they continue to grow food in a small garden in their backyard. They have a wealth of knowledge on how to start a small garden for personal use as well as how to grow food on a larger scale. Although they have retired from farming, Matt continues to work part-time at a title and escrow company and Deanna is a nurse practitioner at Henry Ford Allegiance in Jackson. They are both passionate about growing their own food and enjoy the multiple benefits having a garden provides.

Join Zoom Meeting – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87000612783?pwd=Nks0Qm1PSlFWNDBaaTc4ZGExNEFNUT09
Meeting ID: 870 0061 2783
Passcode: 106793

PLANT-BASED FOOD TASTING FOR UOFM STUDENT GROUP ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING ORGANIZATION
2022-03-08
PLANT-BASED FOOD TASTING FOR UOFM STUDENT GROUP ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING ORGANIZATION
VegMichigan is providing delicious plant-based food for the members of the UofM student group Environmental Consulting Organization to try. We will also be sharing information and having them sign up for our 30-Day Pledge to reduce their consumption of meat, dairy, and eggs.

VEGAN PIZZA AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESENTATION FOR UOFM STUDENT GROUPS NET IMPACT AND SIERRA CLUB
2022-03-09
VEGAN PIZZA AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESENTATION FOR UofM STUDENT GROUPS NET IMPACT AND SIERRA CLUB
VegMichigan is providing delicious vegan pizza from Cottage Inn for the members of the UofM student groups Net Impact and the UofM chapter of the Sierra Club. Amanda Sweetman, Regional Director of Farming and Healthy Lifestyles for Trinity Michigan, will give a presentation on the environmental benefits of plant-based eating. We will also be sharing information and having students sign up for our 30-Day Pledge to reduce their consumption of meat, dairy, and eggs.

30-DAY PLEDGE GIVEAWAY FOR UOFM STUDENT GROUP CITIZENS' CLIMATE LOBBY
2022-03-14
30-DAY PLEDGE GIVEAWAY FOR UOFM STUDENT GROUP CITIZENS’ CLIMATE LOBBY
VegMichigan is partnering with the UofM student group Citizens’ Climate Lobby for a 30-Day pledge to reduce their members’ consumption of meat, dairy, and eggs. The pledge also includes a free bag of popular plant-based foods for everyone who signs up.

PLANT-BASED NUTRITION (VIRTUAL)
2022-03-16 19:00 - 20:00
VegMichigan is excited to partner with the Waterford Public Library for a Plant-Based Nutrition presentation by Chantal Singer, RDN.
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 Singer 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.
PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE HERE

PLANT-BASED FOOD FOR UOFM STUDENT GROUP MARS
2022-03-17
PLANT-BASED FOOD FOR UofM STUDENT GROUP MARS
VegMichigan is providing plant-based food for a meeting of the UofM student group Michigan Animal Respect Society (MARS). During their meeting, MARS will present about animal rights.

PLANT-BASED NUTRITION (IN-PERSON)
2022-03-22 19:00 - 20:00
VegMichigan is excited to partner with the Caroline Kennedy Library for a Plant-Based Nutrition presentation by Chantal Singer, RDN.
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 Singer 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.
This event is in person at the Caroline Kennedy Library.
Caroline Kennedy Library
24590 George St.
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 791-3800

PLANT-BASED GIVEAWAY AT THE WATERFORD LIBRARY
2022-03-28
VegMichigan is excited to partner with the Waterford Township 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 CAROLINE KENNEDY LIBRARY
2022-04-04
PLANT-BASED GIVEAWAY AT THE CAROLINE KENNEDY LIBRARY
VegMichigan is excited to partner with the Caroline Kennedy 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 PIZZA AND ANIMAL RIGHTS PRESENTATION WITH UOFM GROUP EFFECTIVE ALTRUISM
2022-04-05
Plant-Based Pizza and Animal Rights Presentation with UofM Group Effective Altruism
VegMichigan is providing plant-based pizza from Cottage Inn for the UofM group Effective Altruism. They will be giving a presentation on animal rights to their group members and VegMichigan will provide food and additional literature for their meeting.

ENVIRONMENTAL WELLNESS EVENT AT EMU
2022-04-06
ENVIRONMENTAL WELLNESS EVENT AT EMU
VegMichigan will be participating in Eastern Michigan University’s Environmental Wellness event by talking to students about plant-based eating, sharing plant-based food samples, and encouraging students to sign up for our 30-Day Pledge to reduce their consumption of meat, fish, dairy, and eggs.
