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SUMMARY:ANN ARBOR YMCA STAFF 30-DAY PLEDGE AND PLANT-BASED FOOD PICKUP
DESCRIPTION:ANN ARBOR YMCA STAFF 30-DAY PLEDGE AND PLANT-BASED FOOD PICKUP \nVegMichigan 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.
URL:https://vegmichigan.org/event/ann-arbor-ymca-staff-30-day-pledge-and-plant-based-food-pickup/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T130000
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SUMMARY:TRAVERSE CITY MONTHLY MEETUP - CELEBRATE FALL WITH US!
DESCRIPTION:TRAVERSE CITY MONTHLY MEETUP – CELEBRATE FALL WITH US! \nCelebrate Fall with us! \nIn 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. \nCome and join us to sample vegan brats\, sausages\, and local cider.
URL:https://vegmichigan.org/event/traverse-city-monthly-meetup-celebrate-fall-with-us/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T120000
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SUMMARY:TRINITY HEALTH FALL FESTIVAL
DESCRIPTION:TRINITY HEALTH FALL FESTIVAL \n  \nThis 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.\n\nVegMichigan 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.”\n  \nLearn more about the Trinity Health Fall Festival here – https://stjoesfarm.org/2023/08/09/youre-invited-to-our-fall-festival/
URL:https://vegmichigan.org/event/trinity-health-fall-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T193000
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SUMMARY:DINNER MEETUP AT VKITCHEN IN ANN ARBOR
DESCRIPTION:DINNER MEETUP AT VKITCHEN IN ANN ARBOR \nJoin 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! \nVKitchen is located at 883 W Eisenhower Pkwy\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48103.
URL:https://vegmichigan.org/event/dinner-meetup-at-vkitchen-in-ann-arbor/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231015
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CREATED:20230810T211003Z
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SUMMARY:U OF M PLANT-BASED TAILGATE
DESCRIPTION:U OF M PLANT-BASED TAILGATE \nVegMichigan 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.
URL:https://vegmichigan.org/event/u-of-m-plant-based-tailgate/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T114124
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SUMMARY:TAKE ACTION ON S.B. 275 TO STOP FACTORY FARMING
DESCRIPTION:TAKE ACTION ON S.B. 275 TO STOP FACTORY FARMING \n\n\n\nAs 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. \nFor more details on the bill review our action alert. You can start calling and writing letters today. \nWe will be raffling off two gift cards throughout the event. Join us and you could be a winner! \n  \nVirtual Event: Take Action on S.B. 275 to Stop Factory Farming \nMonday October 16 \nOpen house from 6pm – 8pm \n  \nZoom details: \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81277298565 \nMeeting ID: 812 7729 8565 \n— \nOne tap mobile \n+13126266799\,\,81277298565# US (Chicago) \n+16465588656\,\,81277298565# US (New York) \n  \n— \n  \nDial by your location \n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n• +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) \n• +1 646 931 3860 US \n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) \n• +1 305 224 1968 US \n• +1 309 205 3325 US \n• +1 720 707 2699 US (Denver) \n• +1 253 205 0468 US \n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) \n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) \n• +1 360 209 5623 US \n• +1 386 347 5053 US \n• +1 507 473 4847 US \n• +1 564 217 2000 US \n• +1 669 444 9171 US \n• +1 689 278 1000 US \n• +1 719 359 4580 US \n  \nMeeting ID: 812 7729 8565
URL:https://vegmichigan.org/event/take-action-on-s-b-275-to-stop-factory-farming/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231018
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SUMMARY:SHARE DETROIT MEETING
DESCRIPTION:SHARE DETROIT MEETING \nVegMichigan is partnering with Zella’s Bakery to serve an all-plant-based lunch to nonprofits in the Detroit area.
URL:https://vegmichigan.org/event/share-detroit-meeting/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231019
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SUMMARY:EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR ANIMAL PHILOSOPHY COURSE AT MADONNA UNIVERSITY
DESCRIPTION:EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR ANIMAL PHILOSOPHY COURSE AT MADONNA UNIVERSITY\n\n\nVegMichigan 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.
URL:https://vegmichigan.org/event/educational-program-for-animal-philosophy-course-at-madonna-university/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T203000
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SUMMARY:EMBRACING A PLANT-BASED DIET
DESCRIPTION:EMBRACING A PLANT-BASED DIET \nMarc 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. \nThis presentation is in person at the Ewald Branch of the Grosse Pointe Library. \n15175 E Jefferson\, Grosse Pointe Park\, MI 48230 \nPlease register here: https://grossepointelibrary.org/calendar-of-events#/events/AcmPYEA7w6/instances/dOhCsGPKpo/
URL:https://vegmichigan.org/event/embracing-a-plant-based-diet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T180000
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SUMMARY:PLANT-BASED HOLIDAY COOKING (IN-PERSON IN TRAVERSE CITY)
DESCRIPTION:PLANT-BASED HOLIDAY COOKING (IN-PERSON IN TRAVERSE CITY) \nOrganized by Oryana and in partnership with VegMichigan\, you will prepare a sumptuous vegan feast for family and friends featuring easy dishes you can whip up for your holiday meal. You will make a classic Creamy Green Bean Casserole\, Sweet Potato Casserole with Apples & Crunchy Rosemary Walnuts\, Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing\, and Balsamic Mushroom & Olive Pate. We will also be sampling a few popular vegan holiday roasts. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED  \nPurchase Tickets Here ($40-$45) – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plant-based-holiday-cooking-tickets-689417986757?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_term=Plant-Based+Holiday+Cooking&aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail \nNotes:  \nClasses are held in our Community Room and Kitchen at Oryana West. The Community Room is in the back of the store near the restrooms and Wellness Department. \nWe recommend dressing in layers and wearing clothes you’re comfortable cooking in as you may be moving around and getting your hands dirty! It also can get pretty warm in the kitchen. \nCancellation policy – Classes are refundable up to 2 business days before the class. Please email us a marketing@oryana.coop if you need to cancel. \nAbout the instructor: Linda Szarkowski studied at Living Light Culinary Institute and teaches vegan cooking classes for VegMichigan. \nClass Waiting List \nIf the class you want to take is full\, email us at info@oryana.coop to have your name added to a waiting list. People often end up dropping out so it’s worth it to get your name on the wait list.
URL:https://vegmichigan.org/event/plant-based-holiday-cooking-in-person-in-traverse-city/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T193000
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SUMMARY:VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
DESCRIPTION:VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION \nVegMichigan will be holding a virtual volunteer orientation for new volunteers on Wednesday\, October 25\, from 6-7:30 p.m. \nIf you would like to join our team\, please fill out our new volunteer application. Once that has been submitted\, you will receive an invitation to the orientation. \nPlease contact our volunteer coordinator Katie at katie@vegmichigan.org with any questions. \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://vegmichigan.org/event/volunteer-orientation/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231027
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SUMMARY:PLANT-BASED PLEDGE & PRESENTATION FOR HSHV
DESCRIPTION:PLANT-BASED PLEDGE & PRESENTATION FOR HSHV \nVegMichigan 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. \nThis event is at the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV)
URL:https://vegmichigan.org/event/plant-based-pledge-presentation-for-hshv-2/
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