Free Fall VegFest is Sept. 25
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Sunday, September 25, 10:30am-5pm
Riley Park, Downtown Farmington
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We greatly expanded the number of food vendors from last year! Join us for all of your favorite plant-based foods, sustainable shopping, and live music We will have plenty of seating or bring a blanket for the lawn. Enjoy entertainment for the whole family with lawn games and live music by Sinjon Smith. Try the best plant-based foods and treats in Michigan, including burgers, tacos, pasta, nachos, carrot coneys, fudge, cinnamon rolls, all natural popsicles made with local ingredients, and more. |
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Great Events in Ann Arbor in September |
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Join us for fun and informative events during Plant-Based Challenge Week in Ann Arbor. If you are new to plant-based eating or a seasoned veteran, you are sure to find something of interest. Events will be both in-person and virtual and include our kick-off event at Cobblestone Farm, a Plant-Based Pizza Party at Gallup Park, a virtual cooking demo, and so much more! We are excited to partner with the city of Ann Arbor. All events are free and will run from September 11-17. Schedule of Events & Sign Up Page
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We also would like to thank the city of Ann Arbor for rewarding VegMichigan with a generous sustainability grant to distribute plant-based foods to Ann Arbor residents who are new to plant-based eating. |
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September is a busy month for events! Join us for one or all of the Ann Arbor Plant-Based Challenge events the week of September 11-17, which are a mix of in-person and virtual events. Check out the full schedule here. Plus, mark your calendar for a special Live Q&A with Dr. Greger via Zoom and the return of Fall VegFest. Click on the links below for details on upcoming events or check out our event calendar to see everything we have going on.
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Saturday, September 11, 10am
Friday, September 16, 6pm
Saturday, September 17, 1pm
Thursday, September 22, 7pm
Sunday, September 25, 10:30am-5pm
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Join Our Live Q&A with Dr. Greger on Zoom! |
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We're so excited to once again host Dr. Michael Greger, physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues, for a live Q&A via Zoom on Thursday, September 22, at 7pm. This virtual event is free and all are welcome. No need to register. Join us on Zoom here.
Do you have a question you would like Dr. Greger to answer? Please email your question to olivia@vegmichigan.org by the end of the day on Monday, September 19, and we'll do our best to include it in the live Q&A.
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Sustainability Series: Detroit Street Filling Station |
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Detroit Street Filling Station has been a tenant of Ann Arbor’s Kerrytown neighborhood for the last five years. The restaurant’s charge is clear: provide locally sourced, quality vegan eats and honor the notion of social justice and community. This virtuous vision puts sustainability at the heart of its entire operation. Ingredients, sourced locally when available and often from the community farmers market, help inspire the weekly specials. Food waste is further mitigated by the kitchen’s dedication to using every part of the produce. Compostable, biodegradable, and recyclable containers are staples of the kitchen as well. Read the blog here and see details below on how to enter our raffle for a Detroit Street Filling Station gift card! |
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Please Support Our Fall VegFest Sponsors |
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Nutcase Vegan Meats is located in Wyoming, MI, and is a family-owned business founded in 2014 by Drs. Monica Randles and Andrew Maternowski. The brand is dedicated to using organic, kosher, whole food, plant-based ingredients, low sodium, and no added oil to craft convenient and accessible products. Their focus is on health in every bite - personal health, animal health, and planetary health. Click here to find a store or purchase online here.
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Detroit Jerky dreams of a glorious world where everyone can enjoy delicious meaty snacks without all the crazy animal cruelty and funky potential health risks! They wanted to create a healthier jerky that has less of an environmental footprint, doesn’t hurt anyone or anything, and can be enjoyed by meat eaters and vegans alike! They offer six all-vegan, gluten-free varieties: Michigan Cherry Bomb, Hickory Cracked Pepper, Ginger Teriyaki, Sweet Mesquite, Buffalo Burn, and Mojito Inferno. Shop Online
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Irene’s Myomassology Institute is the oldest and largest massage school in the Midwest. Founded by Irene Gauthier in 1987, the nationally accredited school continues to set high standards for massage education. Irene's graduates are prepared to begin their new careers with a multitude of skills to best help their clients. Learn more here.
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Chris Oliver started Unburger in 2018 because he knew it was time for a change. Due to life-changing diagnoses in his thirties, Chris decided to become a health-conscious consumer and switch to a plant-based lifestyle. What started as a personal health journey transformed into a mission to bring healthy and sustainable food to his community and beyond. Learn more and order online here.
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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: Support Your Farmers Market.) Julie Arens won a gift card to Bigalora, Mariah Baumann won a gift card to Chili Mustard Onions, Robin MacBriar won a gift card to VEG-N, Gloria Pridemore won a gift card to Wolverine Sushi, and Eileen Nadler won a sample box of Nutcase Vegan Meats. For this month's raffle, you'll have a chance to win:
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(A special thanks to OTSM for donating the proceeds of its shirt sales at Fall VegFest to VegMichigan!)
$25 Gift Card to Rad.ish Street Food (Located inside Stone Hound Brewing Co. in Williamsburg - Up North!)
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To enter the raffle, answer the question below and email your answer and one prize preference to raffle@vegmichigan.org. You will be entered into a raffle drawing for the prize of your choice. Winners will be announced in the October newsletter. Good luck!
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In your opinion, which of our September events would be most interesting to someone new to plant-based eating? (Please join us if you can!)
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Goodbye & Thanks to Vedge Cafe |
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Vedge Cafe, one of our favorite vegan dining spots in downtown Ann Arbor, closed its doors last month. A special thanks to owner Amanda Ratke for her tireless dedication to promoting vegan food with her delicious menu that attracted vegans and omnivores alike. VegMichigan appreciates the many partnerships with Vedge Cafe over the years, from catering tailgates to food samplings, Amanda was always eager to help us promote the many benefits of eating vegan to people around Michigan. Please join us in wishing Amanda the best on her next venture! |
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Must-See Videos: Cooking Demos, Recipes, and More |
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If it has been a while, don't forget to check out our YouTube channel to see recordings from our favorite presenters, including recent cooking demos by Vicki Brett-Gach and Michele Gallo, featuring veggie-packed summer recipes and plant-based brunch, plus popular presentations about plant-based eating. All demos include links to the recipes, so you can try them out for yourself! |
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Equity & Justice Survey (Win a FREE T-Shirt) |
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The Anti-Racism Committee (ARC) for VegMichigan wants to hear from YOU! We want to know what your experience has been with diversity, equity, justice, and inclusion at VegMichigan. Go to this hyperlink to complete the short survey. After you complete the survey, you will be invited to enter a raffle to win a VegMichigan t-shirt!
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