| ARC Volunteer Day at SoulSpace Farm Sanctuary
ARC volunteers had a wonderful day at SoulSpace Farm Sanctuary in New Richmond, Wisconsin building chicken coops, hauling hay, tilling the garden, and getting to know the farm's rescued residents. We think it's so important for people to be able to get to know farmed animals as individuals. It was a very productive day and hearts were full from chicken, pig, sheep, goat, dog, and cat snuggles. View the entire photo album from the day.
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How Can We Best Help Nonhuman Animals?
One of the ways ARC helps animals is by empowering people with information and tools to take action for animals.This month we have two events to help you help animals. Join us on Wednesday, October 5 to hear Dr. Casey Taft, Professor of Psychiatry and anti-violence expert, apply methods from the field of clinical psychology to increase the impact of individual and group animal advocacy efforts. This talk will be based on his book Motivational Methods for Vegan Advocacy. Practical tips for talking to friends, family members, and others will also be provided. This free event is from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Penn Lake Library, 8800 Penn Ave. South in Bloomington, MN. RSVP at Vegan Meetup. Sponsored by ARC and Minnesota Animal Liberation (MAL). Then sign up for ARC's Advocating for Animals on Social Media workshop on Sunday, October 9. T his free workshop is from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the ARC office/Ethique Nouveau, 317 W 48th St. in Minneapolis, MN. More details on the workshop and RSVP at Vegan Meetup.
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|  | Dan sampling chocolate almond milk at Linden Hills Farmer's Market Vegan Day event. He gave out over
200 samples! | |  Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) partnered with ARC to ask Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) to switch from using live rabbits and sheep to simulation for teaching emergency medical procedures. Send an email to HCMC. | |
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Sadie giving out info on plant-based eating at the Eco-Experience Building at the MN State Fair after Terry Gips' talk on "Can Sustainable Food Choices Allow Us to Live Longer, Healthier and Cheaper while Protecting the Planet and Our Future?" Terry is President of the Alliance for Sustainability. | |  | Steve and Lori taught an Easy Peasy Plant Based Pizza class at Mississippi Market and
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Dedications
Thank you to those who remembered a special person or animal with a donation to ARC.
In honor of Katy Thomasberg – Richard Ostby
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Want to Help Animals?
ARC Volunteer meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 7:00–8:00 p.m. at 317 W 48th St. in Minneapolis. You don't have to be vegan or vegetarian to attend. 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. Note: The 10/5 meeting is cancelled so that everyone can attend the Dr, Casey Taft talk.
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Petland Protest
Sunday, 10/9, 11:00–1:00 p.m., Sun Ray Shopping Center, 2157 Old Hudson Road, Saint Paul
Petland buys animals from intensive breeding facilities and sells them to the public. Join us to protest this practice which supports animal mills. More details and RSVP on Facebook.
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Dineout at Indian Zayka
Wednesday, 10/12, 6:30 p.m., 1260 Town Centre Drive, Eagan
Join us for a delicious dineout at Indian Zayka restaurant. Details and RSVP at Vegan Meetup.
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Outreach at Twin Cities Book Festival
Saturday, 10/15, 10:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.,MN State Fairgrounds
Kim Socha, author of Confronting Animal Exploitation: Grassroots Essays on Liberation and Veganism; Defiant Daughters: 21 Women on Art, Activism, Animals, and the Sexual Politics of Meat; and other titles will be the guest author at ARC's table.
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Volunteer Orientation
Sunday, 10/16, 3:00–4:30 p.m., 317 W 48th St., Minneapolis
Join Katie, ARC Volunteer Coordinator, to learn about our programs, campaigns, and volunteer opportunities. Treats provided. RSVP at Animal Rights Meetup.
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| Easy Peasy Plant Based Cheese Cooking Class
Sunday, 10/23, 10:00 a.m–noon., MIssissippi Market, 740 7th St. East, Saint Paul
Join ARC volunteer Steve for a fun vegan cooking class. We'll prepare a selection of delicious vegan cheeses and you'll get to try all of them! Class is $12 for co-op member and $15 for non-members. RSVP and register at Vegan Meetup.
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| Outreach at Healthy Life Expo
Saturday and Sunday, 10/29 and 10/30, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Minneapolis Convention Center
We'll be giving out info on plant-based eating and sampling vegan food at this large health, wellness, and fitness expo.
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