Record Attendance at Fall VegFest |
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Thanks to everyone who joined us! With more than 3,000 attendees, it was our largest Fall VegFest crowd in the festival's 7-year history! A huge thanks to our sponsors, members, vendors, and volunteers for helping make it a big success! Not only is it a wonderful day for the plant-based community, the event also attracts many people new to plant-based eating and helps grow the movement.
We would also like to thank the 75 people who joined or renewed their membership at VegFest. Right now, your support has double the impact with our matching grant, so if you didn't sign up at VegFest, join below to support our free festivals and the more than 100 programs we host each year. Plus, members receive great gift options and exclusive discounts. Thank you!
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Thanksgiving Buffet Dinner Fundraiser |
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Special Discount for Current Members! |
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Back by popular demand, VegMichigan is once again partnering with The Old Shillelagh to host a plant-based Thanksgiving buffet fundraiser to benefit VegMichigan's outreach programs! Join us Saturday, November 11, from 5-8pm, at The Old Shillelagh on the 2nd floor. The dinner will begin at 6pm, but join us early for drinks, conversation, and a fun game! The menu includes chickpea tofu turkey & gravy, roasted potatoes, stuffing, green beans, salad, and cookies.
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Registration is $35 each for current members and $45 each for non-members. The cost of the meal, including gratuity, is $30. The remaining $5 of the member price and $15 of the non-member price will benefit VegMichigan's outreach programs. If this is cost-prohibitive for you, please contact noelle@vegmichigan.org.
Current VegMichigan members recently received an email with the coupon code to apply at checkout in order to receive the special rate. If you are a current member and haven't received it, please contact noelle@vegmichigan.org. If your membership has lapsed or you're not a member, click here to renew or join, and we'll send you the coupon code.
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Cooking Your Way to Good Health with Deanna |
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As the holiday season approaches, we are all looking for the perfect appetizer. Try making this delicious vegan crab cake and dipping sauce recipe that is sure to be a big hit at any party. This recipe is so tasty that you're going to want to make it again and again! The main ingredients include chickpeas and hearts of palm, with other veggies and seasonings that give it the taste of crab cakes. 5-min video below. |
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This Month's Event Highlights |
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Click on the links below for details or check out our event calendar for our full list of events. |
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Friday, October 6, 1-3pm
Saturday, October 7, 12pm-4pm
Thursday, October 12, 6pm-7:30pm
Saturday, October 14
Monday, October 16, 6pm-8pm
Tuesday, October 17
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Wednesday, October 18
Thursday, October 19, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Tuesday, October 24, 6pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, October 25, 6pm-7:30pm
Thursday, October 26
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Enter This Month's Raffle |
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Congratulations to the winners of last month's raffle! The answer was: See You at Fall VegFest. Deb MacNeill won a gift card to Detroit Street Filling Station, Lori Howell won a gift card to Farm Club, Carol Kuyava won a sample pack of Nutcase Vegan Meats, and Elaine Jachyra won a gift card to One To Save Many. For this month's raffle, you'll have a chance to win:
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$25 Gift Card to Seva (Detroit or Ann Arbor)
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To enter the raffle, solve the word scramble below and email your answer and one prize preference to raffle@vegmichigan.org. Those with the correct answer will be entered into a raffle drawing for the prize of their choice. Winners will be announced in the November newsletter. Good luck!
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VegMichigan will be holding a virtual volunteer orientation for new volunteers on Wednesday, October 25, from 6pm-7:30pm. If 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. Please contact our volunteer coordinator katie@vegmichigan.org with any questions. Hope to see you there!
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Take Action on Senate Bill 275 to Stop Factory Farming |
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Industrial agriculture, energy businesses, and utility companies are joining forces to push for the conversion of animal manure from factory farms into biogas to use as fuel. If factory farms can profit from animal manure, we’ll see more and bigger factory farms in Michigan. As a member of Michiganders for a Just Farming System, VegMichigan is hosting a virtual letter writing and phone bank open house on Monday, October 16, from 6pm-8pm. Come for as long as you are able and make your voice heard to stop animal manure from being used as a clean energy source and to prevent the expansion of factory farms. We will also be raffling off two gift cards throughout the event. Join us and you could be a winner! Click here for event details.
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What are Your Favorite Plant-Based Spots in Ann Arbor? |
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VegMichigan is creating a plant-based resource guide as part of our collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor, and we need your help to make sure all the best spots are included! Please share your favorite Ann Arbor restaurants or shops to get plant-based goodies. Anything and everything plant-based is welcome. We are looking for variety! Send your recommendations to Katie at katie@vegmichigan.org.
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Plant-Based News Headlines |
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