[SusDet Announce] Veggies In Motion June Update

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Veggies In Motion June Update

Below are some great opportunities to learn about plant-based nutrition and a compassionate lifestyle. On July 1st, you can help support Veggies In Motion by coming to our "Shop 'Til You Drop, Dahling!" FUNdraiser in Madison Heights. See the last item for details! 

Wednesday, June 14, 2006, 7 pm
Lecture:  Achieving Optimal Health
Jim Corcoran, president of Veggies In Motion, discusses how the foods we choose can dramatically affect our health. Learn how to easily lose weight, prevent and reverse disease and bring vitality into your life. Hear the latest research in an informative and entertaining fashion. You'll be happy that you came to this lecture! 
The Huntington Woods Public Library is located at 26415 Scotia Road between 10 and 11 Mile. It sits in the same plaza as the Huntington Woods Recreation Center, Burton Elementary School, and the Huntington Woods Aquatics Club. Call the Library at 248-543-9720 for directions. 
FREE

Thursday, June 15, 2006, 7 pm
Video:  See "The Witness" and learn how a street smart kid grows up into an animal activist. This 40-minute movie will change you forever!
The program is being sponsored by SMART ( http://animalrights.meetup.com/4/). A short lecture on animal ethics with Jim Corcoran follows the video.
Orion Township Public Library, 825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362, 248-693-3000 
FREE

Friday, June 16, 2006, 5 pm - 9 pm
Tabling: Ann Arbor Green Fair
VIM will be tabling this green event and educating the public about the heavy consequences of a meat-based diet to a sustainable world. Come out and join us, and learn how easy it is to table. 
Downtown Ann Arbor on Main Street
FREE

Saturday, June 17, 2006, Noon
Potluck in the Park,
VIM Chef Lydia Huston will do a BBQ food demo and we hope to have a naturalist take us on a wild edibles walk! The potluck gives you a chance to try delicious vegan foods, to learn new recipes, to ask questions, and to further your efforts to follow a healthy plant-based diet. Bring a vegan dish to feed at least 6 to 8 people. Not sure what to bring? Try these ideas: bring a watermelon, make a fruit or tossed salad, steam some vegetables or pick up vegan baked goods from a natural foods store or bakery. Paper plates, plastic-ware, and drinking water will be provided. 
Rain or Shine. All are welcome: curious meat-eaters, aspiring vegetarians, vegetarians and vegans. $2.00 for non-members.
Starr Jaycee Park, W. 13 Mile Rd. east of Crooks, Royal Oak
Admission:  $2; Veggies in Motion members FREE 
Info: 248-616-9676 or vim at veggiesinmotion.org

Monday, June 19, 2006, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Diet as Disease Prevention
Dr. Kerrie Saunders, PhD presents the benefits of a plant-based diet to help in the prevention and reversal of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, obesity and more! Learn ways to customize your approach and also how to monitor your progress with BioImpedance technology - now available on select days in Birmingham! 
Event location: Functional Fitness of Birmingham, just off Woodward, at 1185 Adams, across from Blossoms restaurant.
Call 248-988-8098 to schedule. Seating is limited for this presentation. $40 course fee includes all handouts. 

Friday, June 23, 2006, 6 pm - 10 pm AND Saturday, June 24, 2006, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
General Nutrition Course
Students and Non-students of Irene's Myomassology Institute (in Southfield) can register for this 2-day seminar. Don't miss this in-depth General Nutrition Seminar with Dr. Kerrie Saunders, PhD. The textbook required for this course is Eat to Live, by Dr. Joel Fuhrman, an MD specializing in Preventive Medical Nutrition. Macronutrients, micronutrients, fad diet debunking, tips to help your clients, family, physicians and more! 
Call 810-350-1400 for details and course fees.

Friday, June 23, 2006, 8 pm
Tabling: Detroit Networking Party
Dr. Bob and Dr. Detroit host a big networking party and VIM will be tabling.
18700 Woodward (near 6 Mile). 

Sunday June 25, 2006, 10 am
Lecture:  Achieving Optimal Health
Jim Corcoran, president of Veggies In Motion, discusses how the foods we choose can dramatically affect our health. Learn how to easily lose weight, prevent and reverse disease, and bring vitality into your life. Hear the latest research in an informative and entertaining fashion. You'll be happy that you came to this lecture! 
Farmington Unitarian Universalist Church, 25301 Halsted Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48335. 248-478-7272
FREE

Sunday June 25, 2006, 1 pm
Vegan Potluck & Program
Bring a vegan (no animal products) dish sized for 8, or a $7.50 donation.  Enjoy food and an educational program! 
Unity of Livonia, 28660 5 Mile Rd., Livonia
Info:  313-541-0162 or vim at veggiesinmotion.org

Monday, June 26, 2006, 6 pm
Lecture:  Achieving Optimal Health
Jim Corcoran, president of Veggies In Motion, discusses how the foods we choose can dramatically affect our health. Learn how to easily lose weight, prevent and reverse disease, and bring vitality into your life. Hear the latest research in an informative and entertaining fashion. You'll be happy that you came to this lecture! 
YMCA, 1016 Eleven Mile, Royal Oak, MI 48067, 248-547-0030, Extension 205
FREE

Saturday, July 1, 2006, Noon - 6 pm
Shop 'Til You Drop, Dahling!
It's a super FUNdraiser for Veggies In Motion! DON'T MISS THIS AMAZING EVENT! Join us for the shopping event of a lifetime - proceeds going toward all the the education, efforts and events of Veggies In Motion! What could be better? Stock up for birthdays, holidays and friendship gifts - and maybe a little something for yourself, too! PURE VEGAN bracelets, works of art, sea salt scrubs, earrings, anti-aging skin care, necklaces, aromatherapy, supplements, body jewelry, color cosmetics, spa treatments, refreshments and more! Special Guest, Jeanine from Snooty Jewelry - all the way in from Massachusetts! COME SAY HI...and Shop 'Til You Drop, Dahling! 
Open House at the Corcoran Condo, 30877 Lee Frank Lane in Madison Heights, MI 48071 (south of 13 Mile, 1/10th of a mile east of Dequindre).
$1 admission donation requested. For directions call 248-616-9676.

For the latest information and additional events visit http://www.4fillmores.info/webcalendar/month.php?year=2006&month=06

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Veggies In Motion (VIM) is a Southeast Michigan nonprofit organization promoting the awareness of the health, ecological and ethical consequences of our food choices. We provide support to our members while reaching out to educate the public about the many benefits of shifting towards a plant-based lifestyle. 

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