Highlights
Articles in this newsletter:
- It's Tofurky Trot Time Again!
- Compassionate Thanksgiving is SOLD OUT
- The Traveling Vegan
- Veganuary
- Recipe of the Month: Vegan Shepherd's Pie
Local in-person events:
Partner Events:
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It's Tofurky Trot Time Again!
Raising money for local animal sanctuaries
by Gail Sears
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Thanksgiving morning at 9:00 AM, hundreds of kids, dogs, and grown-ups of all skill levels will converge on Oaks Park to run or walk the Tofurky 5K course. This is Northwest VEG's biggest fundraiser of the year and profits are shared with numerous local farm sanctuaries.
Need more reasons to come out and enjoy this spectacular event? How about hot drinks, vegan treats, and a costume contest with prizes to be awarded by Seth Tibbott, Tofurky's founder. You can register by clicking below. While the race participants have a lot of fun, so do the many volunteers who come out to support them. We still have a number of openings for course monitors, who cheer the walkers and runners on and make sure everyone stays safe. If you can help with this very important job, please sign up here.
See you on Thanksgiving!
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This Year's
Compassionate Thanksgiving
Is Sold Out
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The 20th annual Compassionate Thanksgiving hosted by Northwest VEG has sold out. This event, Oregon’s biggest vegan potluck of the year, will be held November 24, the Sunday before Thanksgiving, with doors opening at 3:30 PM and eating starting at 4:15 PM at the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Beaverton. With everyone bringing their favorite potluck contribution, this promises to be a very enjoyable and memorable Thanksgiving celebration!
To be put on a waitlist in case anybody cancels, email Peter@nwveg.org
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The Traveling Vegan
Eating Around the World
By Louise Harmon
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We recently enjoyed a wonderful 23-day vacation visiting Norway, Scotland, Ireland, England and Iceland. Our travel group included my husband (an omnivore), my son and his partner, Beth (both vegetarians), and me, a vegan. My son and I are also gluten-intolerant. We traveled by plane, cruise ship, car and foot. During the 11 days we were aboard our cruise ship, breakfasts and dinners aligning with our dietary needs were provided for us. However, when we were in port and needed something to eat, or traveling through countries on our own, how did we manage to find food that worked with all our specific dietary needs?
Click here for the full article
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If you or someone you know is looking for a way to get started on your vegan makeover lifestyle, Veganuary gives you the tools, info, and connections you need to get started. We are proud to promote the Veganuary team as effective NW VEG allies.
Be sure to add this event to your calendar!
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Turkeys Are Friends, Not Food
Photos and text by Beth Lily Redwood
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“May we create compassionate Thanksgiving rituals that reflect the fact that neither our values nor an animal have to be sacrificed in order to celebrate this holiday.” –Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
We are a nation of so-called “animal lovers” and yet at Thanksgiving we contribute to the horrific suffering and mass slaughter of 46 million innocent, young turkeys. Each individual was someone who wanted nothing more than to live in peace, safety, and maybe to share a sweet hug with a human friend.
It doesn’t have to be this way. With countless ways to give thanks for the blessings in our lives without depriving someone else of theirs, we can choose a plant-based holiday roast, veganize traditional recipes, join with friends and family at compassionate Thanksgiving gatherings—like Northwest VEG’s potluck on November 24. We can also support a farm animal sanctuary where rescued turkeys live happily with kindness and respect, and they show us the many reasons why turkeys are our friends, not food.
Click here for full article with many compassionate Thanksgiving recipes
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View presentations from the 2024 Compassionate Living Festival
Watch Brenda Davis, Cory Davis, Erin Wing, panel discussions, cooking demos, and more!
| Did you miss the Compassionate Living Festival this past September? Or did you miss seeing one of the speakers or wanted to see one or more of the talks again? Now's your chance as all the talks, panel discussions, and cooking demos were recorded and are now available to see here. Enjoy! | |
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Plant-Based Recipe of the Month
Vegan Shepherd's Pie
By Linda Tyler, the Gracious Vegan
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Plant-based shepherd’s pie makes a great Thanksgiving main dish. Packed with lentils, mushrooms, aromatics, and a flavorful blend of herbs, this recipe tastes great and delivers the goods when it comes to nutrition. High in protein and fiber, lentils serve as a perfect stand-in for meat, while a creamy layer of mashed potatoes adds that familiar, cozy texture we all love in a shepherd’s pie.
Chances are good that omnivores will love this pie, so grab your helping first!
Click here for the full Vegan Shepherd's Pie Recipe
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Call for newsletter articles
Would you like to write an article for our newsletter or provide feedback? How about reviewing a great new vegan restaurant, or telling us about a recent vegan-oriented experience? We are also looking for volunteers to edit and publish (training and support included). If you are interested or have any questions, write to susan@nwveg.org.
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Enjoy our supportive and friendly community of people interested in vegan, plant-based food and lifestyles. | | |
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