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Northern Vegans
February 2014 Newsletter

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 MonthlyDinner                   
Monthly Dinner at Border Grill

   

Join Northern Vegans for our monthly dinners every first Wednesday of the month. Everyone is welcome.

 

Next dinner at Thai House on Wednesday, February 5th at 6pm.

 

Please order vegan* options when joining us.

No RSVP is required. Everyone is welcome.   

 

Thai House is located at 1031 N. 3rd St. in Marquette

They offer several vegan options.

Their website: http://www.marquettethaihouse.com/

 

Join this event Here on Facebook

 

 

*Vegan omits all animal products including meat, dairy, eggs, and honey. Anything from the plant kingdom is vegan.

 

 

 

 

 

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TheVeganScoop  

The Vegan Scoop

                            

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead
  
NORTHERN VEGANS WILL BE TABLING AT THE WILDCAT WELLNESS HEALTH FAIR
On Tuesday, February 11th at 10am-3pm.
Please stop by and pick up free literature and enter our free drawing, where you have the chance to win some amazing vegan books and cookbooks!
Held at NMU's Great Lakes Rooms, University Center.
  

Borderland Vegans

Lots of upcoming events!  Check It out!
  

THERE'S A NEW VEGAN GROUP ON NMU'S CAMPUS!

  
Vegan Mentors Available
Are you a new vegan or an aspiring vegan? If so, we can connect you with a vegan mentor- someone you can contact with questions or when you need encouragement. If you would like us to connect you with a vegan mentor, please contact us at [email protected].
  
Why Vegan?
 
A moving 4 minute video on why us vegans choose to be vegan:
Watch!
  
Seeking parents who are raising vegan or vegetarian children to be apart of a playgroup in Negaunee. 

Good for either preschoolers and homeschoolers.  I am raising a 5 year old vegan boy who is being homeschooled.  There will be fun activities for the children like story time, singing songs, and guided yoga as well as unstructured play both in and outdoors.  Times and days to get together are flexible and will be discussed by interested parties. Please contact Carrie at [email protected] for more information.
  

A Compilation of Long-Term Vegans: Our Powerful Message

This is very inspiring!   

Fiona Oakes has been vegan for over 37 years
..."I became vegan at the age of 6 when my Mother could not answer truthfully that the dairy industry was not cruel... My stance on veganism has always been borne out of a love of animals - not myself or health issues...I am currently leading the most active and physically demanding lifestyle I have ever had. I wake at 3.30 a.m. and care for my 400 rescued animals through the day - and night if necessary. I am a retained fire-fighter and Elite Marathon runner..." Read More Here  
  
Cows so happy- leaping- when being taken out to pasture after being indoors for a long period of time. This video will uplift. Joy is universal. ..."I was completely shocked when I saw how these cows reacted to being freed. It really makes me think twice about eating animals. They're smart animals and have feelings. They're literally jumping for joy!"  3 minute video here

Sage Wine Bar opens in Boynton Beach, Florida
Local, organic, vegan eatery.
Watch this 2 minute video with Chef Seth Evan. Beautiful vegan dishes!!
There are more vegan restaurants opening up nationally than there are vegetarian ones. This is the exciting trend!
  
The End Of The Year Precipice
"I have been Vegan for years and for the first time since the day I made the choice to leave cruelty off my life, I am terrified. I am terrified because, in a few months, I will be leaving everything that has been part of my life for the last (nearly) 18 years and it feels like dying. I have been living in Los Angeles for about 17 years (with a small time out of state in both North Carolina and New Mexico) and have gotten used to the easy vegan living. Los Angeles is truly a vegan paradise..." More Here:
  
Vegan Fast Food: A Meatless Guide to Chipotle, Taco Bell, Subway, and Others:
 
Check out Northern Vegans' Vegan Recipe Facebook Album
Beautiful photos and some awesome recipes. Yum yum!  More Here
  
Going vegan is as easy as 1, 2, 3!
Check out: www.vegankit.com
 
Free Why Veganism? Leaflets, slips, and tear offs here: www.whyveganism.com 
  
You can check out our Newsletter Archives here:
  
Recommended Media:
We're Vegan! By Anna Bean
Petra and John are vegans. But what does that really mean? And why are so many people going vegan? And what DO vegans eat? This book makes it all clear. The vivid drawings and rhyming verses will delight children aged three to eight, and explain the vegan philosophy clearly to both vegans and non-vegans of all ages. This book addresses THE social justice issue of the century: how humans treat the non-human animals that they share the planet with.
  
Health Tip of the Month (finding ways to heal naturally using animal-free/cruelty-free methods):

Despite the concerns many people have about vegan living being complicated and foreign, it's actually a lot more simple and familiar than most would think. Even if you're used to relying on certain ingredients such as meat, cheese and eggs, there's no reason that ditching animal products should be a big deal.

Here are a few super-simple tips to help you navigate your way around a vegan kitchen:

10 Simple Tips for the New Vegan: http://gentleworld.org/10-simple-tips-for-the-new-vegan/ 

  

Quote of the month:

"Most people don't realize they already are vegan in their hearts. Taking the last step and becoming vegan just synchronizes our actions with our hearts."
-Josh Ocorr
  
  

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https://www.facebook.com/NorthernVegans 

 

Stay informed of upcoming events here locally and nationally.  Keep yourself apprised of veganism on so many levels.  Get the latest vegan recipes and so much more!

 

   

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Donation
                   
Please consider making a donation to Northern Vegans

 

Northern Vegans is a not for profit organization and we work on a 100% volunteer basis. Our library donations, educational events, movie presentations, and much more are all financial expenses. Donations are greatly appreciated.
 

Please send donations to:

Northern Vegans

P.O. Box 126

Negaunee, MI 49866

 

Thank you!

 

 

  

 

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Highlight of the Month

 

Gentle World
for the vegan in everyone
   

  

Gentle World is a wonderful website for vegans and the aspiring vegans.

 

The website offers an enormous amount of resources and topics including: ethics; recipes; health and nutrition; the environment; vegan companies; vegan living and vegan guides; veganic gardening; raising dogs and cats on a vegan diet; why vegans read labels; and so much more. Check it out when you can and share with others.

 

www.gentleworld.org  

 

 
  


 

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