Welcome to Northwest VEG!
We educate and encourage people to make vegan choices for a healthy, sustainable, and compassionate world.
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Join us for our bi-monthly potluck at the Orenco UU Church, 6815 NE Birch St., Hillsboro, and partake in all the tasty dishes brought by our participants. At 6:00 pm, following the potluck, we will have Isaac and Chrissy Farias, instructors of the LEAP program (Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet), talk about the program being held at Wildwood Farm Sanctuary and many other sanctuaries throughout the country. LEAP is a leadership development program designed to rival 4H and FFA with a focus on animal rights. Isaac will also give an update on the IP3—an initiative petition to criminalize killing animals in Oregon, now changed to IP28 with the goal of being on the 2026 ballot. Come to the potluck, the presentation, or both.
Christoph Wagner, cellist, and Joanne Kong, pianist, weave together music, reflections and imagery to illuminate how embracing the connections we have to the natural world and all beings can bring about transformative spiritual growth, positive change and planetary healing. The internationally-acclaimed duo has given this presentation at Unitarian Universalist churches around the country, praised for “exceptional technical ability and artistry, and also heartfelt playing and deep soulful connection to the music, the audience, and all beings.” The presentation will include a selection by Portland songwriter Daniel Redwood. All these vegan artists have found powerful ways to use their creative skills to advocate for veganism and the animals, and this will be a truly unique event.
Friday, May 17, 7 PM
Unitarian Universalist Church of Vancouver
4505 E. 18th St., Vancouver, WA 98661
Join us at 5 pm for our Eastside vegan potluck and/or our featured presentation at 6:15. This is a great opportunity to meet other vegans in your community, learn about vegan cooking, and share recipes.
Following the potluck, former Northwest VEG President Peter Spendelow will give a presentation of the environmental impacts of both food and plastic on the environment, how Oregon’s new Recycling Modernization Act may affect this, and the most effective things we as citizens can do to reduce these impacts. Peter has a background in Zoology and has worked as an environmental specialist with Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for 39 year, working in the Materials Management program.
Location: Stone Tower SDA Church, 3010 NE Holladay St., Portland.
We are thrilled to confirm that we will have Dr. Michael Greger here live in Portland on May 28th to present from his new book How Not to Age. Dr. Greger is the founder of Nutritionfacts.org, producer of more than 2,000 videos on virtually every aspect of healthy eating, and author of 10 books.
There are multiple processes in our body that lead to aging. How Not to Age looks at each of these processes, and how good nutrition can disrupt each one of them. The book provides evidence-based methods to preserve the body functions to help keep you feeling healthy and youthful, both physically and mentally.
Dr. Greger is an engaging speaker, with a fast-paced, humorous style packed with information. Last time he was in Portland, he drew a crowd of nearly 500. You won’t want to miss this presentation.
Location: Unity Church, 4525 SE Stark Street, Portland
Juliete Palenshus is committed to the achievement of a vibrant and thriving community. She serves as a community leader and champion for well-being in her roles as the Community Engagement Director for Thrive Umpqua, Executive Director of UC-VEG, a Community Advisory Councilor for the Umpqua Health Alliance, and a member of the Umpqua Valley Arts Association Board of Directors and 2018 Summer Arts Festival Chair. Graduating with honors from Central Washington University, Juliete earned a degree in International Relations, with minors in Spanish, Latin American Studies, and Environmental Studies. Her professional background includes government, social services, and nonprofit management.
Join us for our next Dineout May 31st at 6:30 pm at Yuan Su Vegetarian Restaurant, a hidden Portland gem serving delicious Chinese-American food. Despite the word “vegetarian,” the menu is 100% plant-based and super tasty! The restaurant is spacious, quiet (conducive to conversation), and has plenty of parking. Your biggest challenge is to choose from the very interesting and extensive menu as there are so many choices!
The entrees are meant to be shared family style, plus there are combo dishes for individual meals. Combo #1 is so tasty, it includes a yummy Spring Roll, Veggie Ham Fried Rice, Veggie Beef with Broccoli, and the best Sweet and Sour Chicken (not too sweet, not too sour). You also can't go wrong with the basic Tofu with Veggie dish. The appetizers are delicious, too, and include a perennial favorite—Veggie Five Flavor Bean Curd Skin (yuba). Come find your favorite items!
Because of limited space, pre-registration is necessary. Click here to register.
This mini-VegFest will have food, speakers, vendors, cooking demonstrations, and classes, all celebrating 20 years of Northwest VEG providing community for people seeking to move to a healthier, sustainable, compassionate plant-based diet. We are still planning the details and could use more help on our planning committee. If you are interested in helping to plan and carry out this event, please send an email to info@nwveg.org.
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Northwest VEG is dedicated to bringing awareness to the power of a plant-based, vegan lifestyle and helping support people in their transition toward making healthier, more sustainable & compassionate food choices.
We welcome everyone and encourage you to explore the issues at your own pace.
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— JAZMIN HAVENS, FACEBOOK REVIEW
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Resources
Tips for New Vegans
Health and nutritional information to get you or your loved ones started on a plant-based journey.
Video Presentations
Educational resources, presentations, recipes and more from the experts.
Veganic Gardening
Let your plants thrive without factory farmed manures and slaughterhouse by-products.
Vegan Recipes
Not just salad! Learn how easy it can be to make delicious, healthy and plant-based cuisine at home.
Local Groups
Vegan and veg-friendly groups in the Pacific Northwest.
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