April 21-27 officially proclaimed as Ann Arbor Veg Week

VegMichigan has teamed up with US VegWeek to bring you Ann Arbor Veg Week 2014, a week-long celebration of meat-free living. Those taking the 7-Day Veg Pledge are joining thousands of Americans choosing meat-free meals for one week--helping animals, the planet, and their health--one meal at a time.

Over 20 local restaurants are offering special Veg Week menu items and/or discounts, offering vegetarian and vegan alternatives to support people taking the pledge or just wanting to reduce the amount of animal foods they consume.

Ann Arbor Veg Week events include a kickoff party at The Lunch Room, a film screening, discussions, and a book signing. To view details of events and restaurant specials, take the pledge, or view the Mayor's proclamation visit www.annarborvegweek.org.

Schedule of Events:

Monday April 21:
5:30-8:00 PM - Kickoff Party at The Lunch Room with a vegan meal for only $5 and entertainment by "The Violin Monster"

Thursday April 24:
6:00 PM - The Ghosts in Our Machine - Film at Ann Arbor District Library

Saturday April 26:
1:00 PM - "Training on a Vegan Diet" interactive session at A2 Fitness Professionals

Sunday April 27:
1:00 PM - "New Food Philosophy for Health" discussion by Paul Krause, President of VegMichigan and pharmacist at First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor

Tuesday April 29:
7:00 PM - Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr., M.D., "Ending the Heart Disease Epidemic" at Nicola's Books

Source: VegMichigan