Upcoming Events
Plant-Based Socializing & Travel: It’s 100% Possible
Heritage Room, Upper Level of Peter White Public Library,
Marquette, Michigan
6 PM - 8 PM (ET)
Socializing and travel are often cited as some of the biggest challenges when transitioning to a whole food, plant-based lifestyle. With a bit of preparation, creativity, and a willingness to develop new habits, you can leave the frustration behind and confidently navigate social gatherings, restaurants, vacations, and everyday situations with ease. During this event, you'll hear practical tips from experienced plant-based veterans, learn strategies for overcoming common obstacles, ask questions, and share your own experiences. Whether you're just getting started or have been living this lifestyle for years, you'll leave feeling inspired, prepared, and more confident about thriving in a world designed for omnivores.
Date
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Soups On!
Heritage Room, Upper Level of Peter White Public Library,
Marquette, Michigan
6 PM - 8 PM (ET)
Soup glorious soup! So many flavors, so little time! Bring your favorite whole food, plant-based soup, stew, or chili to share. Have a favorite bread or cracker? Bring that, too. Don’t forget a printed recipe for people to snap a picture of.
Details
Bring a whole food, plant-based dish to share along with the recipe. Whole food, plant-based dishes exclude meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk from animals, added oils (even olive), and processed/ready-made meat and dairy alternatives (think Daiya cheese, Tofutti sour cream, Impossible burgers). This event is meant to be a celebration of the many delicious and healthy dishes that can be prepared without the use of added oils or processed meat and dairy alternatives. Meat and dairy alternatives like sour cream made in your own kitchen with tofu or cashews, burger crumbles made from tempeh, or a cheese sauce made with nutrtional yeast are welcome. The opportunity to try new recipes is a great way to encourage us to move beyond the handful of dishes rotating through our kitchens and help those who are new to plant-based eating to begin creating their own repertoire. Spread the word about this event, and bring friends and family.
Additional Information
1. For those who aren’t sure how to cook without oil and/or how to skip the meat and dairy alternatives, a great place to start is the recipe collection found on the Shane & Simple website. Shane specializes in practical, not pretentious, whole food, plant-based recipes made with simple ingredients. If you still aren’t quite sure what to bring, consider fresh fruit, veggies with hummus, or a salad. If it just isn’t in the cards for you to bring a dish, just bring yourself. There will be plenty. All are welcome!
2. Attendees are responsible for providing their own non-alcoholic beverages, table service (plate, bowl, utensils), and serving utensil for their dish.
Date
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Cooking Without Oil: It’s Easier Than You Think
Heritage Room, Upper Level of Peter White Public Library,
Marquette, Michigan
6 PM - 8 PM (ET)
Did you say cooking without oil? Yep, cooking without added oil. Most people can’t imagine sauteing or making salad dressing without the use of oil. It is not only possible, it is easier than you think, healthy, and tasty, too. Oh, and did we mention that cooking without oil makes cleaning up the kitchen a breeze? Come learn why added oils provide little or no health benefits. You will learn how to create delicious meals where oil isn’t just backstage, it isn’t even in the building.
Date
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Gratitude & Greens: A Thanksgiving Meal With Friends
Heritage Room, Upper Level of Peter White Public Library,
Marquette, Michigan
6 PM - 8 PM (ET)
Redefine Thanksgiving. Join us for an incredible meal, great company, laughter, and learning. You won’t find animal products or added oils at this meal. Let’s give thanks for the health and vitality we experience as a result of our choice to eat with purpose and compassion.
Details
Bring a whole food, plant-based dish to share along with the recipe. Whole food, plant-based dishes exclude meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk from animals, added oils (even olive), and processed/ready-made meat and dairy alternatives (think Daiya cheese, Tofutti sour cream, Impossible burgers). This event is meant to be a celebration of the many delicious and healthy dishes that can be prepared without the use of added oils or processed meat and dairy alternatives. Meat and dairy alternatives like sour cream made in your own kitchen with tofu or cashews, burger crumbles made from tempeh, or a cheese sauce made with nutrtional yeast are welcome. The opportunity to try new recipes is a great way to encourage us to move beyond the handful of dishes rotating through our kitchens and help those who are new to plant-based eating to begin creating their own repertoire. Spread the word about this event, and bring friends and family.
Additional Information
1. For those who aren’t sure how to cook without oil and/or how to skip the meat and dairy alternatives, a great place to start is the recipe collection found on the Shane & Simple website. Shane specializes in practical, not pretentious, whole food, plant-based recipes made with simple ingredients. If you still aren’t quite sure what to bring, consider fresh fruit, veggies with hummus, or a salad. If it just isn’t in the cards for you to bring a dish, just bring yourself. There will be plenty. All are welcome!
2. Attendees are responsible for providing their own non-alcoholic beverages, table service (plate, bowl, utensils), and serving utensil for their dish.
Date
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Holiday Cookie Tasting & Exchange
Heritage Room, Upper Level of Peter White Public Library,
Marquette, Michigan
6 PM - 8 PM (ET)
Celebrate the holidays with some sugar, spice, apple cider (non-alcoholic) and nice people. We will start the evening with visiting and nibbling. Then comes the cookie exchange where we divide the cookies among all in attendance.
Bring
1. A container with bite-size pieces already prepared for sampling.
2. A container of cookies to be divided among participants.
2. A recipe so that others can snap a picture with their phones.
3. A container for the cookies you will take home.
Date
Thursday, December 17, 2026