Vancouver’s first 100 percent plant-based restaurant opened last month to a packed house and is a big hit. The location is an historic 100+-year-old house that has been lavishly remodeled in a wicked black-and-mirror wolf theme that is probably the hippest environment in Southwest Washington and the ambiance and food are fantastic!

Celebrate Earth Day Week at the Climate Action Fair. Northwest VEG will have a table at the fair, and former Northwest VEG President Peter Spendelow will be speaking on Food Choices and Global Warming from 12:30 to 12:55. The fair will also feature other speakers and representatives from nonprofit organizations and businesses with expertise in the environmental and climate-centered issues. The fair will be from noon to 4 pm April 28 at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center, 6651 SW Capitol Highway, Portland.

Please join us for our April dineout at JUNE in Beaverton on Thursday, April 25 at 6:00 pm. JUNE was formerly one of the Sudra restaurants, but the owner has transformed it into an all-vegan cocktail bar, decorated in the style of 1920s Art Deco. The food is Indian-inspired, and the menu includes “small bites” like Turmeric Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Kale Pakora, and “plates” like the JUNE Burger (Beyond Meat and lentils) and Tempeh Salad. Of course, there is an extensive array of exotic cocktails, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. We only have space for 16, so pre-registration is required.

Video Presentation: How Not to Age with Dr. Michael Greger

Share a meal with local vegans and watch a pre-recorded video presentation by Dr. Michael Greger discussing his new book How Not to Age.

Inspired by the dietary and lifestyle patterns of centenarians and residents of “blue zone” regions where people live the longest, Dr. Greger presents simple, accessible, and evidence-based methods to preserve the body functions that keep you feeling youthful, both physically and mentally. Brimming with expertise and actionable takeaways, How Not to Age lays out practical strategies for achieving ultimate longevity.

The potluck begins at 5:30pm and the video presentation begins at 6:30pm. Dr. Greger will not be present in person.

RSVP on Meet-up

We are thrilled to have Dr. Neal Barnard, founder of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, back in Portland to speak on his new book The Power Foods Diet. The book presents a new diet and plan that offers an evidence-based food-as-medicine protocol for kickstarting weight loss and keeping it off. The book reveals three breakthroughs that are supported by research, revealing that certain foods: can reduce the appetite; trap calories so they are flushed away and cannot be absorbed; and increase the body's ability to burn calories for about three hours after each meal. Dr. Barnard will be speaking at Powell's City of Books, and signed copies of his book will be available after his talk.

Northwest VEG is one of 8 organizations co-sponsoring this free event. The event will feature a networking and social hour with free vegan food provided by Prime Roots, a film screening of Transfarming Switzerland about working with farmers to transition their businesses into vegan farms and sanctuaries, an expert panel of thought leaders, and a trivia game with prizes. Reserve your spot and find out more information and the evening schedule via Eventbrite at this link. Location: 5th Avenue Cinema, 510 SW Hall Street, Portland. from 6 to 8:30 pm.

Cage-Free, Free-Range, Humane…What Do the Labels Really Mean? We are very pleased to have Hope Bohanec, Executive Director of Compassionate Living, host of the Hope for Animals podcast, and editor of the new book The Humane Hoax, as the presenter following our regular westside potluck. Humanewashing and greenwashing are becoming more pervasive than ever. Hope will talk about how animal agriculture’s new marketing and labeling is lulling consumers into a false sense that the industry is improving, when the reality is something very different.

You can come just to the potluck at 5:00 pm, Hope’s presentation at 6:15 pm, or both. Location: WHUUF, 8470 Southwest Oleson Road, Portland

The Vancouver March Potluck originally scheduled for March 28 has been cancelled due to our venue not being available. See you at the April potluck on April 25 - location to be determined.

Registration is full. Please email Peter@nwveg.org if you wish to be on a waitlist.

Join us for a special event Dineout at Walk the Wok, featured in Northwest VEG's February newsletter! The restaurant will be open on this day only to people who register for this dine-out. Enjoy their Golden Beauty, General Tsos Divine, Noble Broccoli, Sweet and Sour Divine, Golden Wontons, and more. Their sauces are what make these dishes great. Come join us for a memorable experience.

Join us at 5 pm for our Eastside vegan potluck and/or at 6:15 for our featured presentation. Rescheduling our January program that was cancelled due to weather, in March we will be hosting Food and Water Watch organizer Aimee Travis, to speak about a recent bill to regulate factory farms (SB85), recent victories in stopping CAFOs in Linn County, and the need to build on this bill in 2025. Read more about the issue HERE. Large scale factory farming is responsible for massive pollution of groundwater, water usage, climate harming methane generation, land use, and the inhumane treatment of animals.

We are back at the Stone Tower SDA Church this month, located at 3010 NE Holladay Street in Portland. Click on the image above or to the left, or on the event title, for more information, including the building entrance and parking.

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Partner Event: Join the Lewis and Clark Animal Legal Defense Fund for an evening with Miyoko Schinner, a global leader in the plant-based food revolution. Miyoko’s work as an innovator, vegan activist and chef, social entrepreneur, and author, has fundamentally challenged the industrial agriculture paradigm. As the founder of Miyoko’s Creamery, Miyoko has dedicated her career to creating a more sustainable and compassionate food system through the transformation of plant-based alternatives. Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.

Come join us at Pure Thai restaurant WHICH HAS MOVED TO THE ORCHARDS AREA at 7620 NE 119th Place. Pure Thai has a vegan menu and most dishes on the main menu can be made vegan.
Tip a glass with fellow vegans and vegan-curious people or stay for dinner among friends. 5:30 - 7:70 pm

We usually associate chile peppers with PAIN, but did you know they have some amazing health benefits? From weight loss to fighting cancer, these little pods really DO pack a punch. Join us for a vegan potluck on Sunday, March 10th at the Orenco UU Church, 6815 NE Birch St., Hillsboro, and following the potluck, hear local vegan food blogger Chuck Underwood talk about his favorite spice and also about his new cookbook Comfort Food Classics. The potluck starts at 5, and Chuck’s presentation begins at 6. You can come to either or both. This is a great opportunity to meet other vegans in your community, learn about vegan cooking, and share recipes. You can also check out Chuck’s Brand New Vegan website and recipes by clicking here.

The 5th Annual Humane Hoax Online Conference is a free conference that will feature presentations from five experts and activists on informative and interesting aspects of humanewashing and greenwashing. The humane hoax is becoming more prevalent in animal product marketing with small and large scale farming incorporating more misleading labeling on meat, dairy, and eggs. Join us to learn the truth about animal agribuisness’s slick slight of hand touting improvements when the reality is something very different.

Click here for more information and to register.

Moving Medicine Forward, a Dr Klaper Medical School Nutrition Education Initiative, will change the way future doctors treat their patients, which will improve the health of future generations. His public events are spellbinding as he presents eye-opening evidence on the adverse effects of sugar, salt, and fat and how they work to make us less healthy. You can visit his website doctorklaper.com to access his books, videos, and educational materials.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Our own Linda Tyler, the Gracious Vegan, has a new cookbook just released on February 6, 2024. Come hear her talk about the foods that can help prevent and reverse inflammation. Linda is an engaging speaker, and her recipes have graced many Northwest VEG newsletters. She will have copies of her new book, The Plant-Based Anti-Inflammatory Cookbook, available for purchase at the potluck and online, and will have desserts from her cookbook for you to taste.
Systemic inflammation can play a dangerous role in chronic diseases, many types of cancer, and even weight gain. The Plant-Based Anti-Inflammatory Cookbook delivers eighty plant-based recipes centered around foods known to fight against inflammation: ginger, turmeric, berries, garlic, citrus, and high-fiber foods such as legumes and whole grains.
You can come just to the potluck at 5:00 pm, Linda's presentation at 6:15 pm, or both. Location: WHUUF, 8470 Southwest Oleson Road, Portland

Join us for Happy Hour this month at Scratch Breakfast for their Valentines Day special hours. Located within Tap Union Freehouse in downtown Vancouver, Scratch Breakfast has a totally vegan menu. Check them out on Facebook.
Please RSVP on Meetup so the hosts will know how many are coming.

Join our friendly group for our monthly potluck and program at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 16001 NE 34th Street, Vancouver, WA.

The potluck begins at 5:30 PM, and the presentation follows at 6:30 PM. Please bring only plant-based (no animal products, including honey) main dish, salad, or dessert, a card listing ingredients; and plates/cups/utensils for your own use. Bring enough to serve 4-6; add 4 more servings for each additional person in your party/family. If you prefer not to share food, you may bring your own meal and dine with us. 

Note: No kitchen is available, so please plan on taking your own dishes home to be cleaned.

We will have a presentation, watch this space for specifics, We will post more information as it becomes available.

Join us at 5 pm for our Eastside vegan potluck and/or at 6:15 for our featured presentation. We will be hosting Food and Water Watch organizer Aimee Travis, to speak about a recent bill to regulate factory farms (SB85), recent victories in stopping CAFOs in Linn County, and the need to build on this bill in 2025. Read more about the issue HERE. Large scale factory farming is responsible for massive pollution of groundwater, water usage, climate harming methane generation, land use, and the inhumane treatment of animals.

We are back at the Stone Tower SDA Church this month, located at 3010 NE Holladay Street in Portland. Click on the image above or to the left, or on the event title, for more information, including the building entrance and parking.

Come Join our active and fun group meeting at a vegan happy hour at the Jorges Margarita Factory, 14415 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, from 5:30 to 7:30. We will order off the menu as they have many vegan items and looking for more.

All are welcome including families with children.

Looking forward to seeing you!!!

Please RSVP at this link so we will know how many are coming.

Join us in the New Year for a vegan potluck on Sunday, January 14 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Orenco UU Church, 6815 NE Birch Street, Hillsboro. This is a great opportunity to meet other vegans in your community, learn about vegan cooking, and share recipes.

Our January potluck at Orenco will highlight member's favorite chili recipes or their favorite topping or side dish, such as corn bread. Members can also bring a favorite salad or dessert to round out our selections. Since many of us help out our feathered friends during the winter we will present a short YouTube video on making vegan suet and Alba Lawrence, co-founder of Birds Don't Eat Cows, has generously offered sample cakes of their vegan suet for attendees.

All our food is plant-based (no animal products, including honey), and we ask that you fill out an ingredients list to put with the dish. Please bring your own plates and utensils. If you come alone, figure the amount to serve 4-6; and increase for each additional person in your party/family.

Northwest VEG is holding an open board meeting for those looking to get more involved with Northwest VEG, or who may be interested in joining the Board, or who just want to learn more about the organization. We will have discussion, vegan snacks, and a chance for you to learn more about us and for us to get to know you.

Location: Holladay Park Plaza, 1300 NE 16th Avenue, Portland. Registration required so we know how many to expect. Register here.

Join our friendly group for a vegan potluck meal at 5 pm, and/or then join us at 6:15 for an evening of vegan and seasonal music and an original poem featuring our talented Northwest VEG members and friends.

For the potluck, bring a vegan dish to share (homemade or store-bought welcome!), list of ingredients, and your own plate and utensils.

The talent show begins at 6:15. Join us in appreciating talent in our community.

Location: WHUUF, 8470 Southwest Oleson Road, Portland

Our own Linda Tyler, the Gracious Vegan, has a new cookbook being released on February 6, 2024. Come hear her talk about the foods that can help prevent and reverse inflammation. Linda is an engaging speaker, and her recipes have graced many Northwest VEG newsletters.

The potluck begins at 5:30 PM, and the presentation follows at 6:30 PM on Thursday Dec. 7. Location: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 16001 NE 34th Street, Vancouver, WA

Climate Cafe will hold a “Plantsgiving” potluck on Thanksgiving Day at Hillsdale Community UCC. Everyone is invited. Just bring a plant-based dish to share and enjoy the camaraderie of others. Utensils, water, and dishes are provided and donations are welcome. Learn more about this Meetup here. 12:00 to 2:00 PM at the Hillsdale Community church, 6948 SW Capitol Highway.

The Portland Tofurky Trot is back! This event welcomes the whole family, including strollers and friendly pups, to Trot a 5K at your own pace to benefit Oregon farm sanctuaries. We have a new fun course this year starting outside the Oaks park Dance Pavilion and crossing the Willamette River and back on the Sellwood Bridge.

Click here for more information and to register.

Amazing food. Music. Community. Some new surprises this year.
This is the biggest vegan potluck of the year in Oregon. Join us at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Beaverton for a shared compassionate pre-holiday meal. This event is the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Northwest VEG will again be providing Tofurky Roasts, donated by Tofurky.
There are a limited number of spaces remaining. Register today to save your spot.