Upcoming Events

Portland Potluck (Westside) & Janice Stanger Presentation

February 19 (5:00 - 8:00 PM)

Northwest VEG is pleased to have Janice Stanger, Ph.D., nutrition expert, author of The Perfect Formula Diet, educator, and speaker present. Her book's mission is to help people, animals, and the planet through providing solid, yet little-known, information on whole foods, plant-based diets. She is in her sixteenth year of critically analyzing scientific studies on nutrition, weight loss, and health. Janice will present "Ten Dangerous Nutrition Myths." This no-myth-left-untouched presentation will transform your understanding of six whole foods you should eat and the processed foods, animal foods, and supplements you should never consume. Come to the potluck at 5, the presentation at 6:30, or both. The potluck and presentation will be at the West Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 8470 SW Oleson Rd., Portland. Please bring a plant-based (no animal products, including honey) main dish, salad, or dessert; a card listing its ingredients; and plates and utensils for your use. Need plant-based ideas? Click here. If you come alone, figure the amount to serve 4–6 generously; increase the amount 4 servings for each additional person in your party/family. Northwest VEG potlucks are alcohol-free events. For more information, call 503-746-8344 or email info@nwveg.org. A donation of $2–5 per person is suggested to help cover the cost of the room rental.

A Delicious Fair of the Heart (Adventist)

February 26 (1:00 - 3:00 PM)

Featuring heart-healthy foods that help you eat well. Enjoy delicious samples, cooking demonstrations, and free recipes presented by award-winning restaurateur and founder of Vegan Fusian cuisine Bo Rinaldi. Come sample the best Portland has to offer from a variety of local food vendors. This free event is sponsored by the LivingWell Bistro. Make a purchase at the Bistro and you'll receive a free truffle! Space is limited and reservations are required. Call 503-251-6137. Adventist Medical Center Amphitheater 10123 S.E. Market St., Portland

The Vegetarian Advantage at Adventist

March 22 (7:00 - 9:00 PM)

If you are looking for ways to enjoy better health and prevent serious disease, research shows that eating plant-based foods can have many health advantages. Don Hall, DrPH, CHES, author of The Vegetarian Advantage, will review some of this research and help you discover many ways to improve your health through better nutrition. Find out what foods are best for heart health and preventing Alzheimer’s disease and cancer. You will learn about the many health advantages a vegetarian diet can provide. Reservations are recommended. Call 503-256-4000. Adventist Medical Center Amphitheater C 10123 S.E. Market St., Portland

Better Living Show

March 23 - 25

Live well and have fun doing it. Earth friendly products for you, your home and garden. From cutting edge technologies and eco chic fashion to better energy efficiency and sustainable outdoor living, if it's green and it's beautiful - it's here! And best yet, admission is free. We'll introduce you to businesses and groups in our region that will help you make choices you feel good about. All presented in an entertaining way like you've never seen before. If you are going green, the Energy Trust Better Living Show is simply too good to miss. For the festival schedule, exhibitor directory, directions to the Expo Center and more, go to: www.betterlivingshow.org Stop by the Vegan Village for the best plant-based products and services! Contact Donna Benjamin at blsvegan@gmail.com for more information about Vendor and Sponsor opportunities.

10-day Seattle Vegan Fusion Cuisine Cooking Immersion

April 9 - 20

Vegan Fusion is excited to be returning to Seattle again for their popular 10-Day Vegan Fusion Cuisine Immersion. Whether you are an experienced cook, looking to get a job in the vegan restaurant industry, or simply interested in deepening your knowledge of vegan, vegetarian and raw foods, you can learn from the pros how to prepare healthy world-class vegan cuisine! This is a life transforming experience and special opportunity to study intensely with Mark Reinfeld, the founding chef of the Blossoming Lotus Restaurant, winner of the 2006 Ilima Award for "Best Restaurant on Kaua'i". Classes will be taught in an intimate setting where all of your questions about vegan food preparation will be answered. Click here for more information.

Vegan Fusion Teacher Training

April 21 - 23

Whether you are looking for a new stream of revenue, interested in doing outreach in your community, or both, please consider joining me in our third ever Vegan Fusion teacher training course. In this teacher training, we will go over all the basics of conducting a cooking class in your community. We will go over menu development, shopping list creation based on number of students and yield of recipes, advertising and promotion for the class, preparing for the class, conducting the class, working with an assistant, fielding questions and everything else that goes into conducting a successful class. Click here for more information.