We’ll be tabling at one of our favorite events, the Kalamazoo Humane Society Dog Walk and K9 Festival, where we hope to introduce Kazoo’s many dog lovers to the joys of compassionate, plant-based living.
We’ll also be asking the pertinent question, “Why love one and eat the other?”
Date: Saturday, May 7
Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Prairie View County Park, 899 E U Ave., Vicksburg, MI (see below map)
Are you curious about veganism? You’re not alone! With celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres, Beyoncé and Morrissey—not to mention, countless others in all walks of life—extolling its virtues, interest in this super-healthy, sustainable,
compassionate and delicious lifestyle has never been higher.
Come join us for a fun and lively workshop on the basics: you’ll learn what vegans eat, how we stay healthy and where we get our food. We’ll also discuss hot button issues including
vegan fashion, vegan nutrition for athletes and coping with non-vegan friends and family, along with much more.
Finally, we’ll work together to … Continue reading
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!
We hope you’ll join us for our next get-together on … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
NOTE – LAST-MINUTE VENUE CHANGE. LODO’S LET US DOWN SO WE’LL BE MEETING AT LAURIE OLDFATHER’S HOUSE NEARBY. 10252 S. Westnedge Ave., Portage, MI WE’LL HAVE FINGER FOOD AND UNLIMITED BLAZE PIZZA VEGAN PIZZA FOR $5. SEE YOU THERE!
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 … Continue reading
Vegan Kalamazoo will be tabling at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum Festival of Health on Saturday, January 23, from noon – 4:00 p.m. We can’t wait to share information about the fantastic health benefits of veganism with attendees. Please stop by and if you’d like to join us at the table, please let Hillary know.
Date / Time: Saturday, January 23, 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Kalamazoo Valley Museum, 230 North Rose Street … Continue reading
If you’re buying holiday presents please support local vegan-friendly businesses!
A gift of vegan chocolates from Confections with Convictions, or a Buyer’s Club membership at the Natural Health Center, a loyal friend to Vegan Kalamazoo, will be very appreciated. Or, get your loved one a gift certificate from one of the many vegan-friendly restaurants and food stores in our area. We especially recommend Zooroona, which offers amazing Middle Eastern food in a gracious setting, and also put our “Vegan Options Inside” sticker right in the middle of their front door (see picture) … Continue reading
Just in time for the holidays we’ll have an informal, fun, supportive, and sustaining discussion on how to deal with the social pressures of being vegan. We’ll focus on how to cope with nonvegan family and coworkers, especially at holiday events. Bring your questions, concerns, worries, frustrations, and suggestions.
Irvings (in the Kzoo mall) always has a great selection of vegan entrees and snacks, including fresh tofu dishes. So come for dinner or just to talk.
Our “patron saint” for this meeting will be the late comedian Richard Pryor, who was not only an animal rights activist and winner … Continue reading
When: Wednesday, November 20, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Home of Katia Burke-Pappas.
Please join us for a holiday potluck!
Indicate in the comments what dish you will bring. Remember all food must be vegan (no meat, dairy, eggs, ‘seafood,’ or honey). If you have questions, feel free to ask.
Thank you to Katia Burke-Pappas for graciously opening her home once more, and see you at the party!
Please RSVP for all events on our Meetup (preferred) or Facebook page.
When: Wednesday, November 11, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Gourdneck Room at Portage District Library.
Discussion Leader: Nathan Poirier.
We inaugurate our new Vegan Kalamazoo Discussion Group with a very important and timely discussion of intersectionality, the study of intersections between systems of oppression, domination or discrimination.
If you’ve ever wondered how animal oppression relates to oppression of women, people of color, gays, and other marginalized groups, you’ll find out here. And you’ll also learn why it’s important that vegan activism be inclusive and not marginalize anyone.
We’re truly lucky to have Nathan Poirier, who is currently getting … Continue reading
