Saturday 2/20 – Living Vegan Social Club

Living Vegan is a social group/discussion group where we come together informally for fun times and fun discussions. Need a recipe? A vegan fashion tip? Tips for dealing with nonvegan family/friends? You’ll get it all at Living Vegan! We also have plenty of fun discussions on nonvegan topics like movies, TV, gardening, photography, and science fiction. And sometimes there’s a pool game or two!

justwanttodrinkcoffeeWe hope you’ll join us for our next get-together on Saturday, February 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Fourth Coast Cafe (816 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo) Event is free (except the cost of your food and drink); we do request and appreciate an optional $2 donation to cover group expenses.

Our gracious host is, as always, Laurie Oldfather. RSVP requested in advance on our Meetup or Facebook page.

As always, at Vegan Kalamazoo events, everyone is welcome, including vegans, vegetarians, omnivores, and vegans-in-progress.

Monday 2/29 – Living Vegan Social Club

Living Vegan is a social group/discussion group where we come together informally for fun times and fun discussions. Need a recipe? A vegan fashion tip? Tips for dealing with non-vegan family/friends? You’ll get it all at Living Vegan! We also have plenty of fun discussions on non-vegan topics like movies, TV, gardening, photography, and science fiction. And sometimes there’s a pool game or two!

The Portage Living Vegan Social Club will meet Monday, February 29 (Leap Day!) at 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the home of Laurie Oldfather, 10252 S.Westnedge Ave., Portage. Bring any vegan dish; Laurie will provide plates, utensils, and limited beverage choices.

Parking at Laurie’s house is limited so it is suggested that people park across the street at the curb on Cliffwood Ave and walk over.

RSVP requested in advance on our Meetup or Facebook page. More info here.

As always, at Vegan Kalamazoo events, everyone is welcome, including vegans, vegetarians, omnivores, and vegans-in-progress.

 

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Saturday 10/3 – 2015 Michigan Animal Law Symposium

cows 3The 2015 Michigan Animal Law Symposium is a free day-long conference for attorneys, law students, animal advocates, or anyone interested in learning more about the field of animal law in the state of Michigan and across the country. This year’s theme is animal agricultural law and the speakers include:

  • Will Potter, Author, “Green is the New Red”
  • Matt Dominguez, Public Policy Director of Farm Animal Protection, Humane Society of the United States
  • Jill Fritz, Michigan Senior State Director, Humane Society of the United States
  • Gillian Deegan, Attorney, Animal Legal Defense Fund

When: Saturday, October 3, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Sign-in opens at 9:00 a.m.)

Where: Cooley Center, 300 S. Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI (9th Floor Conference Room)

Hosted by the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund organizations at:
Michigan State University College of Law
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Wayne State University College of Law
University of Michigan Law School

8/24 – Next “Living Vegan” Get-Together

We had a terrific time at July’s Living Vegan get together! Eleven people attended and we discussed movies, photography, sports, and, of course, all things vegan! We also told some corny jokes, and a couple of us got in a great pool game!

We hope you’ll join us for our next get-together on Monday, August 24, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., at Jac Cekola’s Pizza in Portage.

Living Vegan is a social hour/discussion group is where we come together informally for fun times and fun discussions. Need a recipe? A vegan fashion tip? Tips for dealing with nonvegan family/friends? You’ll get it all at Living Vegan!

As always, at Vegan Kalamazoo events, everyone is welcome, including vegans, vegetarians, omnivores, and vegans-in-progress.

Our gracious host is, as always, Laurie Oldfather. You’re welcome to attend any “Living Vegan” event! RSVP requested in advance on our Meetup or Facebook page.

Summer Potluck

Let’s start the summer off right with a potluck!!!Janet Fish June

When: Thursday, June 11, 6:30 pm – 9:00 p.m.

Where:
Home of LaRissa Head
4659 Blackburn Ave
Portage MI 49024
Map to house
Call (989) 327-7920 for questions or directions.

What to bring:
ALL FOOD MUST BE VEGAN (no meat, dairy, fish, honey, etc.)
If your last name begins with A-F, bring an entrée
If your last name begins with G-O, bring an appetizer or side dish
If your last name begins with P-Z, bring a dessert
LaRissa will provide beverages.

We will be selling Vegan Kalamazoo tees for $20 (cash or check to “Hillary Rettig”).

RSVP on our Meetup OR Facebook page.