New Date for Thanksgiving Fundraiser Dinner in Detroit

Thursday, November 19

5:30pm - 8pm

Detroit People's Food Co-op

8324 Woodward Ave., Detroit

Based on your feedback, we're moving this year's fundraiser dinner to November to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal prepared by Zella's in the new event space above Detroit People's Food Co-op. Join us on Thursday, November 19 for one of our favorite annual traditions!

Buffet Menu:

Smothered Tofu in Rich Umami Gravy

Family Dressing

Braised Greens

Mac & Cheese

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Dessert:

Blueberry Cobbler à la Mode

Reserve Your Seat

Doors open at 5:30pm, and the buffet will open at 6pm. Enjoy a delicious plant-based dinner with our community, fun raffle drawings throughout the night, and an update on VegMichigan's work. Admission is $70 per person, with a special discounted rate of $57 per person for current paying members. Join or renew your membership here. Advance registration is required and then simply check in at the registration table when you arrive, no tickets required. Dress is casual, and all attendees will receive a complimentary raffle ticket for entry to win one of the great prizes. We hope you can join us!

Membership Drive Progress Update

Thanks to the 39 members who joined or renewed their memberships last month! We are making progress toward our goal of 400 members this year, but we still need your help. Your membership directly supports our outreach programs, including the more than 100 events we participate in each year, from our largest events, like Spring VegFest, to our unique 30-Day Pledge, engaging presentations, and fun Meetups. With all we have going on at VegMichigan, your annual support is very important to us and helps us grow the plant-based movement in Michigan. A recent 30-Day Pledge participant sent us the following comment, which continues to show we are having an impact. We have lots of fun gift items to choose from as a thank you for your support, and you'll also get a discounted rate on our Thanksgiving Dinner on November 19. Join or renew here.

Thank you for giving me tempeh at the Local Food Fest in Kerrytown! I was familiar with tofu but had never tried tempeh before. I looked up a recipe with a marinade and loved it! It’s now become a new staple in my (mostly) plant-based diet. Thank you for introducing me to it! -Dilek

This Month's Events

Let's Beat Breast Cancer Rally in Traverse City

Thursday, October 1, 1pm - 2pm

Tabling at Ann Arbor Farmers Market

Wednesday, October 7, 7am - 3pm

Ferndale Meetup at Ferndale Project

Saturday, October 10, 4pm - 6pm

Presentation and Food Sampling at Oscoda Library

Friday, October 16, 3pm - 4:30pm

Alpena Meetup at Friendly Foodees

Saturday, October 17, 5pm - 8pm

Ann Arbor Meetup at Madras Masala

Tuesday, October 20, 6pm - 8pm

Presentation at Madonna University Animal Ethics Class

Wednesday, October 21

30-Day Pledge at Arrowwood Trail (For Arrowwood Residents Only)

Wednesday, October 28

Let's Beat Breast Cancer Rally in Traverse City on Oct. 1

Please join VegMichigan's Traverse City team and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine at this year's Let's Beat Breast Cancer rally on Thursday, October 1, 1pm - 2pm, at 2200 Dendrinos Dr. in Traverse City. Join local experts, community advocates, and breast cancer survivors for a special gathering in honor of October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to raise awareness about the steps to reduce your risk of breast cancer, including eating plant-based foods. All are invited to enjoy the music and raise your voice to support this life-saving message. Learn more here. Text or email Darylin Berryman for more information at (231) 252-5186 or Darylin.Berryman@gtb-nsn.gov.

Monthly Membership Drawing

Congratulations to the winners of last month's drawing. The answer was: Enjoy Fall Food and Fun Night. Rachelle S. won a gift card to Ale Mary's, and Christy M. won a gift card to Basil Babe.

This month, you'll have a chance to win one of the following $25 E-Gift Cards:

Imperial (Ferndale)

Jacq N Diane's Juice Box (Holly)

To enter the drawing, solve the word scramble below and submit your answer using this form. As a reminder, you must be a current VegMichigan member to win. Renew or join here. Good luck!

ALPPE IDECR ADN GEVAN ONUDTS

Crack the System: End Chick Culling

Sadly, each year, an estimated 7 billion male chicks are killed worldwide because they cannot lay eggs and are considered unprofitable by the egg industry. Mercy for Animals (MFA) recently conducted an undercover investigation, bringing new light to this cruel practice. Solutions such as in-ovo sexing can identify male embryos before they hatch, eliminating the need for this process. MFA’s Crack the System campaign is working to end chick culling and bring this hidden act into public view. Learn more and take action at EndChickCulling.org, and share #CrackTheSystem on your social media platforms.

Take Action: Deer Survey Open Until November 1

Please take a few minutes to weigh in on the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) deer survey, which asks residents whether they support allowing their private property to be used for the lethal management of deer. The survey is open through November 1. Make your voice heard to help protect deer in Southeast Michigan. Read more here and take the survey. Thanks for standing up for deer in our communities.

Thanks for Another Successful Fall Food and Fun Night

Thanks to everyone who came out to our 2nd annual Fall Food and Fun Night and helped to make it a big success! It was a little warm for a bonfire, but the kids loved the vegan s'mores. We would also like to thank our wonderful vendors and volunteers for making the event special! View photos here.