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Upcoming Events
Please note that all events are open to everyone! Special accommodations needed? Click here.Submit listings relevant to the mission of Northwest VEG to info@nwveg.org.
| Portland Potluck (Eastside) |
| May 20 (5:00 - 8:00 PM) |
Join us for our monthly Portland Potluck on Sunday, May 20, followed by John Collins, N.D., talking about healthy vegan nutrition for children. The potluck will be at the Friends Meeting Hall, 4312 SE Stark, Portland, OR. John Collins is a naturopathic physician with over 30 years' experience caring for children. At home, Dr. Collins and his wife Kit raised three well-nourished vegetarian/vegan children. They also operate Out to Pasture Animal Sanctuary, a permanent residence for abused and neglected animals located in Estacada, Oregon. Come for the potluck at 5, the talk at 6:30, or both. 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, and we start eating at about 5:15. 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. |
| NW VEG Lunch Dine-Out- Living Well Bistro |
| May 22 (1:00 PM) |
| Join Northwest VEG members and special guest Bo Rinaldi for lunch at Living Well Bistro, an all vegan restaurant located inside the Pavilion at Adventist Medical Center (10101 Southeast Main Street). The menu is fabulous, featuring Living Foods as well as heart-healthy comfort foods. Some menu highlights include Chia Caesar Salad (with romaine, soy curls and green olives tossed in a chia dressing), Live Pasta with zucchini, olives, spinach, basil, and pine nuts, as well as more traditional tasty items like pizzas, bowls and wraps. RSVP required; limited seating! Please sign up via our Viva La Vegan Meet-up, or if you can't access that, contact jill@nwveg.org and Jill will reserve you a spot. |
| Vancouver Vegan Potluck & Dr. Greger DVD |
| May 31 (6:30 - 9:00 PM) |
In anticipation of
Dr. Michael Greger's talks on June 5, we will be showing excerpts of his DVD Latest in Clinical Nutrition following the Vancouver plant-based potluck on Thursday, May 31. Dr. Greger is a nationally-recognized expert on health and nutrition, and maintains the nutritionfacts.org website, with literally hundreds of short videos on the latest research results of nutrition. Also on hand will be Alison Ozgur, registered dietitian and fitness expert, to answer your questions about nutrition. Alison is the State Coordinator for both Washington and Oregon for the Vegetarian Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association). Come to the Potluck at 6:30, the presentation at 7:30, or both. The potluck will be at the Clark Public Utilities Service Center, 1200 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA 98663. Very quick to reach from Portland. Exit at the East Mill Plain Blvd Exit (1C), head east 0.1 miles, and it is just south on Fort Vancouver Way. [See map] 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. |
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| Presentation: Pandemic Prevention by Dr. Michael Greger |
| June 5 (8:00 AM) |
Dr. Michael Greger from the Humane Society of the United States will be giving a free presentation on viral pandemics at the Souther Auditorium at Providence St. Vincent Hospital (9205 SW Barnes Road, Portland, OR) on Tuesday, June 5 at 8:00am. The event is open to the public and does not require an RSVP.
Influenza pandemics, triggered by bird or swine flu viruses, have the potential to kill millions of people. The influenza virus has existed for millions of years as an innocuous intestinal virus of wild ducks. What turned a harmless waterborne duck virus into a killer? In an engaging multimedia presentation, Dr. Michael Greger traces the human role in the evolution of this virus and suggests what society can do to reduce the likelihood of such potential catastrophes in the future. A graduate of the Cornell University School of Agriculture and the Tufts University School of Medicine, Michael Greger, M.D., serves as Director of Public Health and Animal Agriculture at The Humane Society of the United States. For more information, visit his website. |
| The Power of Food with Dr. Michael Greger |
| June 5 (7:00 - 9:00 PM) |
| Nationally recognized researcher, author and Director of Public Health for the Humane Society of America, Dr. Michael Greger, returns to Adventist Medical Center (10123 SE Market St, Portland, OR 97216) after having scoured world's scholarly literature on clinical nutrition for the most interesting, practical, and groundbreaking science published over the last 12 months on how best to feed ourselves and our families to prevent, treat, and even reverse chronic disease. Join us for this entertaining and enlightening evening. FREE, but reservations are requested. Please call 503-256-4000. |
| NW VEG Board Meeting |
| June 10 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM) |
| NW VEG members are always welcome to attend board meetings and join in our discussions with advance notice. Contact NW VEG Secretary Jill@nwveg.org for locale and more information. |
| ScrambleTown |
| June 16 (2:00 - 4:30 PM) |
Join the Vegan Iron Chef organization as they present the first-ever Scrambletown Competition. This unique competition will showcase the Portland metro’s areas vegan scramble devotees and their unique, scrambled contributions to cruelty free breakfasts – any time of the day. For more information please visit: http://veganironchef.org/scrambletown!
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| Race for the Animals - Register Today! |
| June 23 |
Registration is open for Northwest VEG's 3rd annual Race for the Animals event on June 23. This 5K and 10K trail run/walk is held in Forest Park and begins at Lower Macleay Park.
Last year over 200 participants of all ages and paces ran, hiked, and walked the beautiful course. Following this year's race, all participants are invited to enjoy vegan goodies, energy bars and fruit to re-fuel those plant-strong bodies! Race for the Animals is a fundraiser for Northwest VEG's education and outreach programs. The registration fee is $25 (before June 22). Day-of registration will be an extra $5. An organic cotton Race T-shirt is an additional $10. Northwest VEG members will receive a $5 discount on participation. For more information and to register click here.Interested in becoming a race sponsor? Or volunteering at the event? Please email info@nwveg.org. |
| 2nd Annual Veg Quest |
| June 30 (11:00 AM - 3:00 PM) |
Join your fellow veg-head adventurers in taking on vegan Portland. In this race, teams of 2-4 people will solve clues and complete challenges, which will lead them to vegan businesses in Portland. Besides having a great time, you are sure to discover some great new options in Portland's amazing vegan scene. Colonel Summers Park Pavilion (SE 17th Ave. & SE Taylor St., Portland, OR) Sign up today at http://tryveganpdx.com/!
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| 4th of July Vegan Potluck Picnic |
| July 4 (1:00 - 5:00 PM) |
Come join in the fun at Northwest VEG's annual 4th of July potluck picnic and celebrate the spirit of independence with delicious plant-based food. We'll meet at 1 p.m., July 4, at Raleigh Park, 3500 SW 78th Ave., between Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway and Canyon Road. The picnic will last until 5 p.m. Look for the Northwest VEG banner on the hill.
Please bring a plant-based (no animal products, including honey) main dish, salad, or dessert (we'll supply the drinks); a card listing its ingredients; and plates, utensils and cups for your use; figure the amount to serve 6 generously. Bring your croquet, badminton, bocce balls, or any other lawn or table games. We have reserved a number of picnic tables, but you may want to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Don't forget your tennis racquet if you play. A swimming pool at the park is available for a few dollars per person. If it looks like rain, we'll meet at West Hills UU Fellowship, 8470 SW Oleson Road. Check our website for updates, or call (503) 746-8344. |
| Try Vegan Week 2012 |
| July 4 - 11 (10:00 - 2:00 AM) |
This annual event is the foundation of TryVeganPDX. The week includes workshops, speakers, dine-outs, and mentoring. The week will conclude with a Vegan Prom, that will include music, photos, costumes, and community. We will be supporting past sponsors, local organizations, and businesses, who will be mentioned at events associated with Try Vegan PDX including Try Vegan Week. We match those who have thought about the vegan lifestyle, with passionate vegans who want to show them what a great choice it can be. For more information visit http://tryveganpdx.com/!
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| Vancouver Potluck and Doughnuts and Activism Presentation |
| July 26 (6:30 - 9:00 PM) |
An Inspiring Talk by Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan 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; 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. |
| Enhancing Health with Plant-Based Nutrition |
| September 21 |
Northwest VEG and Adventist Health have teamed up for the third year to co-sponsor a conference where health care professionals (MDs, NDs, DOs, RNs, RDs, etc.) can learn about caring for patients via plant-based nutrition.
Enhancing Health with Plant-Based Nutrition is a golden opportunity for you to find out the latest information on plant-based diets with respect to clinical nutrition, the effects of diet on chronic disease prevention and control, and on designing an optimum plant-based diet. Please see more information at: nwveg.org/health_conference |
| Portland VegFest |
| September 22 - 23 (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM) |
Join in the fun at Portland VegFest 2012!Oregon Convention Center - Exhibit Hall A 777 NE MLK, Jr. Blvd. Portland, OR 97232 Saturday: 10am - 6pm, Sunday: 10am - 5pm $6 admission/day, kids under 10 free Bring your own bag to collect samples and info! www.portlandvegfest.orgVegFest celebrates and promotes sustainable, compassionate and healthy food choices and lifestyles. This low-cost, fun and food-filled event welcomes everyone! VegFest features:
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