Join us at our next work party and every 2nd Sunday of each month! We will bask in the animals’ presence, get dirty cleaning the barn/other maintenance projects, and connect with each other.

Those who attended our September 2025 potluck/program will remember Lucas Spiegel sharing with us preliminary footage of the documentary “Kinship” that he was filming. Lucas has now finished the documentary, and will be doing a private screening of the documentary.

The film explores all we have to gain by transforming our relationship with animals, rooted in the inspiring work being done in a dozen locations across five countries. Kinship presents an uplifting vision of what a future vegan world might look like, and how we might get there. (NO violent/gory animal exploitation footage is shown) There will be a Q&A afterward with the Lucas, who is based here in Portland, and two people featured in the film who are visiting from Switzerland. Seating is very limited — email lucas@kinshipfilm.com to request an invite.

The screening is free, but invite-only, and popcorn will be provided.

Come meet old and new friends at our next Dineout. We will meet for brunch on Sunday, September 27 at 1130. Formerly Sudra, June is now a cocktail bar serving light vegan fare, decorated  with a 1920s Art Deco aesthetic. On Saturdays and Sundays they offer a vegan brunch, including a breakfast burrito, waffles and pancakes, tempeh hash and more.  And, of course you can get a Bloody Mary or a non-alcoholic mimosa among other  cocktails and mocktails. We look forward to seeing you there.

Email  Susan at susan@nwveg.org to reserve your spot.

Though the hustle and bustle of summer is ‘officially’ over, the party doesn’t need to stop!

So let’s get together for a savory Vancouver Happy Hour/Dinner at Thai Orchid Restaurant in downtown Vancouver, September 23, from 5:30 – 7:30.  If you’ve never been, check out their menu online to see all the yummy vegan options.

Depending on the number of sign-ups we may have a private dining room – but whatever the size of our group they can easily accommodate us!

Look forward to seeing you there!

Come sample the high variety of delicious food at the Northwest VEG Eastside Potluck. Then stay afterwards for “14 Years Vegan: Food, Fitness, and Finding Community” with Ndem Nkem. Ndem will be sharing with us how he became vegan, food and Portland’s vegan scene, powerlifting and his experience with Plant Built, and some of the myths around protein and being a vegan athlete. He will also talk about advocacy and how his approach has changed over the years. Social media and humor have become part of that, and there really isn’t one way to be or look vegan.

 Come for the potluck at 5, hear NDem at 6:15, or both.

Vegan Market with multiple vendors and non-profits. Lots to do, see, and eat. For more up to date details on location and hours see them on Instagram or Facebook

Join us at our next work party and every 2nd Sunday of each month! We will bask in the animals’ presence, get dirty cleaning the barn/other maintenance projects, and connect with each other.

Terri Chrisman’s small-group, interactive workshop that provides practical tools for incorporating healthy habits into everyday life. She explores how simple lifestyle changes can dramatically improve health and vitality. Using her E.N.E.R.G.Y. framework, she introduces six pillars that support long-term wellness and disease prevention.

Terri will also host a plant-based cooking demonstration at Northwest VegFest, featuring recipes from her book Fabulous Health: A Simple Plan to Get Well and Stay Well.

Vegan Market with multiple vendors and non-profits. Lots to do, see, and eat. 30+ Vendors/Exhibitors, including Northwest VEG this month. For more details, see them on Instagram or Facebook.

Have great food and meet new friends at our monthly vegan potluck. Then after the potluck, join us foe a discussion about inspiring vegan films and documentaries. Feel free to join in and share your opinion on topics such as:

• What are the best and most inspiring movies to watch?

• Which of the 7 full-length movies and 4 shorts that we are showing at the Northwest VegFest would you most like to see?

• Which would be a good documentary for people wanting to improve their health?

As a side note, famous filmmaker and producer Kip Andersen is coming to VegFest, and we will be showing all four of the documentaries he produced: Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret (2014), What the Health (2017), Seaspiracy (2021), and Christspiracy (2024).

Come to the potluck at 5, the film discussion at 6:15, or both. Location: WHUUF, 8470 SW Oleson Road, Portland

It’s not a myth, it’s Hungry Sasquatch at 2110 Main Street!

If you’ve been before, no doubt you’re ready for more. And if you haven’t sunk your teeth into a slice (or three), you’ll soon be a true believer.

On Thursday, August 13, at 5:30, let’s meet up and satisfy our sourdough cravings. We’ll eat outside, in the back of the restaurant, behind the bar, if it’s not pouring rain or monstrously hot – and inside if it is.

Join us at our next work party and every 2nd Sunday of each month! We will bask in the animals’ presence, get dirty cleaning the barn/other maintenance projects, and connect with each other.

Flipside is a monthly vegan market with multiple vendors and non-profits. Lots to do, see, and eat. The theme for July 25 is Summerween. For more details, see them on Instagram or Facebook

Our next Dine-out will be at Next Level Veggie Grill, 4121 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland.

You probably know that Next Level bought Veggie Grill last year, making it the largest wholly plant based restaurant company in North America. Their menu is quite large and diverse with some of the original burgers and many bowls, salads burritos and more…

We will meet at 12 noon on Saturday, July 25. If you would like to attend, email Susan to reserve you spot. susan@nwveg.org .

Oak Tree Station in Camas for Vegan Happy Hour, Wednesday,

July 22 at 5:30!

Oak Tree Station is a food cart pod with indoor and outdoor seating. There are a variety of dishes to choose from, click to see more!

Ashley Castellanos is our special guest following our July monthly vegan potluck, and will be presenting From Passion to Platform: The Journey of Vegan Ventures.

Ashley will share with us her compelling journey of transforming her passion for plant-based living and travel into a thriving platform. In this inspiring talk, Ashley reveals how she built a community that connects vegan food enthusiasts with extraordinary culinary experiences worldwide. From viral marketing campaigns with major tourism boards to intimate cooking classes and international group trips, discover how Vegan Ventures has revolutionized the way people explore and experience vegan cuisine across cultures. Ashley's story demonstrates how authentic content creation, strategic partnerships, and a deep understanding of the plant-based community can create meaningful impact.

For the potluck, in addition to all the wonderful entirely plant-based dishes brought by our attendees, we will have vegan ice cream from Rose City Creamery, generously donated by Earthly Gourmet.

Come to the potluck at 5:00 pm for delicious and highly varied food, Ashley’s presentation starting about 6:15 pm, or both.

Location: Stone Tower SDA Church, 3010 NE Holladay St., Portland

Join us at our next work party and every 2nd Sunday of each month! We will bask in the animals’ presence, get dirty cleaning the barn/other maintenance projects, and connect with each other.

Come join us July 4th for our annual vegan picnic potluck at the Evelyn Schiffler Memorial Park in Beaverton. Bring the whole family as there will be games and more—for all ages! See old friends and meet new ones.

Breakfast for Lunch! Who would like to meet up at Off the Griddle for a great social lunch? We can have fun and support a Northwest VEG partner: Off the Griddle has a great coupon on our VeggieDeals.org member discount platform. If your NW VEG membership is current, you will get 10% off for you and your friends. Let's gather and enjoy the great atmosphere at the Alberta Off The Griddle location!

Sign up for this Northwest VEG dine-out on the Viva La Vegan meetup page, or email Susan@nwveg.org to let us know you are coming.

Location: Off the Griddle, 2215 NE Alberta Street, Portland

NOTE: THIS POTLUCK/PROGRAM IS ON THE SECOND SUNDAY THIS MONTH, NOT THE NORMAL THIRD SUNDAY.

A Celebration!

Come share delicious food and make new friends and greet old friends. Then, at 6:15, Northwest VEG will hold our annual meeting, introduce our newly-elected Board members, and then hold a celebration of Northwest VEG - where we came from and where we are going. We especially will be honoring Linda and Rick SantAngelo, as Linda is stepping down from being a board member and treasurer of Northwest VEG and its predecessor for more than 27 years.

Join us at our next work party and every 2nd Sunday of each month! We will bask in the animals’ presence, get dirty cleaning the barn/other maintenance projects, and connect with each other.

Please join Northwest VEG’s Viva La Vegan Vancouver for an evening of delicious Middle Eastern–inspired vegan dishes. Our Happy Hours introduce members and friends to local vegan options and encourage restaurants to expand their plant‑based offerings.

Vegan Market with multiple vendors and non-profits. Lots to do, see, and eat.

Come to meet new friends and get a wide variety of delicious vegan food. Our program for this month is Healthy Breakfast Hacks and Group Discussion with longtime NW VEG volunteer, Jill Schatz.

Jill will demonstrate her 5-minute Chocolate Chia Pudding recipe, plus talk about other quick and easy breakfast ideas. Then – what’s for breakfast in your house? Let’s all share our favorite ideas and techniques and go home and try something new for breakfast tomorrow! Afterward, Jill also loves to grow veggies and fruits in her veganic garden and will be bringing lots of her extra veggie starts to share; mainly tomatoes but a few other veggies and herbs.

Join your friends and meet new ones at a fun lunch Dine Out at the Vertical Diner in Portland, a restored roadside diner from the 1960s. Breakfast is served all day: tofu scrambles, breakfast burritos, pancakes, and lots more. There are sandwiches, burgers, salads, stroganoff, bowls and tacos. Pre-registration is required as there is a 20-person limit. RSVP on Meetup or by emailing Susan@nwveg.org.

Join us at our next work party and every 2nd Sunday of each month! We will bask in the animals’ presence, get dirty cleaning the barn/other maintenance projects, and connect with each other.

Dr Klaper is coming to the Eugene area to present “Sense and Non-sense in Plant Based Nutrition” with a Question and Answer session and book-signing of his new book, “Moving Medicine Forward: What More Doctors Should Know About Nutrition & How It Can Save Your Life.”