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ARC Speaker Series: Jamey Ellis of Sadhana Forest
Join us for an ARC Speaker Series event featuring Jamey Ellis of Sadhana Forest. Sadhana Forest is a community/volunteer organization with locations in India, Haiti, and Kenya. The community practices veganism, inclusiveness of all people, and sustainable living. Their goal is to introduce people to sustainable living, food security through ecological transformation and wasteland reclamation, and veganism. Their work includes preserving local knowledge in relation to safe-keeping of the land, and they receive over 1,000 international volunteers a year from all walks of life. For the last 7 years, Jamey has been director of the India location, and before that, he helped found the community in Haiti. Jamey will speak about the work of Sadhana Forest with an emphasis on helping individuals reinforce or deepen their relationship with the concept of veganism, and how to communicate that to others in a peaceful and successful way. Refreshments will be served after the talk. When: Saturday, April 3, 10:00 a.m. to noon. Where: Lake Hiawatha Park Building, 2710 E 44th St., Minneapolis. RSVP at Vegan Meetup.
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Hotdish Cookoff Winners Sadie and Mary
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And the Hotdish Winners are ...
Fun times and great food were enjoyed by all at our Fourth Annual Vegan Hotdish Cookoff. This year's winners were Judges Choice Mary Montoya (a two time winner) with Zen Pizza Hotdish and Audience Favorite Sadie Schrader with Fresh Veggie Casserole. Sadie also won for Best Church Lady Attire. Mary and Sadie each received a casserole with their winning titles etched on the casserole lid. Thanks to all our contestants; every dish was a winner! And thanks to our judges, Megan Duke, 2015 Audience Favorite winner, Unny Nambudiripad from Compassionate Action for Animals, and Arwyn and Teresa of Glam Doll Donuts. This event continues to be a great way to reach people interested in plant-based eating. We loved this comment from Blake: " My first vegan experience. It was great and I liked all the food I sampled. Going to keep at it :)"
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|  | ARC volunteers planned and served a healthy plant-based meal to families at the Ronald McDonald House at Children's Hospital. Shown: Marcus and Emmy, whose son Finnigan was helped by Children's Hospital, Chelsea, Tera, Ryan, Eric, and Dan. Thanks to VegFund, Gardein, and Field Roast for helping to make this event happen. | |
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|  | Huge shout out to Dan, Mike, Larissa, and Eli who handed out over 500 pieces of literature about veganism and farmed animals after the Fall Out Boy concert at Xcel. We didn't get a photo of the leafleting, but instead, here's a photo of volunteer extraordinaire Dan at the Hotdish Cookoff. | |  Another successful sold-out Easy Peasy Plant Based Cooking Class. Steve Leinen and Eric Johnson taught attendees how to make delicious several types of delicious vegan sandwiches at Mississippi Market. Watch ARC's Vegan Meetup
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Did You Know: The Shrine Circus
Shriner's groups across the country contract with various circus producers to hold circuses on behalf of the Shrine. These circuses are fundraisers for the fraternal group and proceeds from the circuses often benefit Shrine temple operations only. Tickets may acknowledge in small print that proceeds do not benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children and ticket purchases are not deductible as charitable contributions, but the myth persists that attending these circuses keeps Shriners Hospitals for Children in business . A 2007 New York Times investigation "In Shriner Spending, a Blurry Line of Giving" found that "Only 2 percent of the Shrine hospitals' operating income comes from money raised by Shrine temples and members' dues. The bulk is supplied by the hospitals' $9 billion endowment." So don't be misled by well meaning folks who tell you that going to the circus will help sick kids.
Join ARC and Minnesota Animal Liberation in protesting the Osman Shrine Circus at the State Fairgrounds in St. Paul. Days/times are 4/1, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; 4/2, 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m.; and 4/3, noon-1:00 p.m.. There is free parking inside the fairgrounds, follow the signs in from the Snelling entrance. Meet across the street (Judson) from the front of the coliseum.
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Want to Help Animals?
Join the ARC In Action meeting on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at 317 W 48th St. in Minneapolis. You don't have to be veg to participate. We'd like to get to know you, and the animals need your help. If you can't make a meeting, just fill out our online volunteer form.
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Cuddle Coats Prep + Pizza
Saturday, April 2, 2:00-5:00 p.m., Ethique Nouveau, 317 W 48th St., Minneapolis
Since our Cuddle Coats program was featured in the Huffington Post we've received lots of fur donations, and we'd like to ship them to our partner wildlife rehabs as soon as possible to help orphaned and injured baby animals. We'll be prepping donated furs and then enjoy vegan pizza at the end of the prepping. More details and RSVP on Facebook.
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Two Free Vegan University Events:
Grocery Shopping Tour at Mississippi Market
Sunday, April 3, 9:00 a.m., Mississippi Market, 1500 W 7th St., St. Paul
Are you newly vegan or looking to expand your plant-based diet? Learn tips for reading labels, discover new products, and get all your questions answered. RSVP at Vegan Meetup.
Vegan Nutrition 101
Sunday, April 3, 3:30-5:00 p.m., Hosmer Community Library, 347 East 36th St., Minneapolis
Join us for this in-depth vegan nutrition presentation. You'll learn about protein, B12, Omega 3, calcium, iron, and more. RSVP at Vegan Meetup.
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New Volunteer Orientation
Thursday, April 7, 6:30 p.m., Ethique Nouveau, 317 W 48th St., Minneapolis
Come out, meet other people who care about animals as much as you do, and find out how you can help animals. More details and RSVP on Facebook.
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MCTC Sustainability Fair
Wednesday, April 13, Minneapolis Community and Technical College, 1501 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
ARC will be doing Pay Per View outreach where we show people a short film about animals used for food.
Longevity Expo
Saturday, April 16, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Road
ARC will be giving out vegan food samples at this healthy lifestyle and wellness expo.
MN Green Expo
Saturday, April 23, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., National Sports Center, 1750 150th Ave. NE, Blaine
ARC will be giving out vegan food samples at this sustainability expo.
We'd love to find more volunteers for our Pay Per View and Food Sampling teams. If you're interested in learning more, email chelsea@animalrightscoalition.com These are both great ways to volunteer where you can immediately see that you're making a difference.
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Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale
Saturday, April 23, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Ethique Nouveau, 317 W 48th St., Minneapolis
Come to the biggest bake sale of the year and stock up on lots of vegan goodies. Sweets and savories, we'll probably even have treats for dogs. Bring a container to haul your loot home to keep the event waste-free.
To donate baked goods for the sale, email chelsea@animalrightscoalition.com. This year, all proceeds will benefit People & Pets Together, which runs Minnesota's first dedicated pet food shelf and resource center. More details and RSVP.
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