| Countdown to the Fourth Annual Vegan Hotdish Cookoff
Join us for a delicious time at the Twin Cities Vegan Hotdish Cookoff on Sunday, March 20 from 1:00-4:00 p.m at the Fuller Park Recreation Center, 48th St. and Grand Ave. in Minneapolis. Original recipes from area cooks will compete for Audience Choice and Judge's Choice prize categories. Our judges are Glam Doll Donuts owners Arwyn and Teresa; last year's Audience Favorite winner, Megan Duke; and CAA Executive Director, Unny Nambudiripad. Come and support ARC while tasting a variety of delicious hotdishes for only $1 per sample. Free beverages will be provided and there will be lots of great door prizes. Your best Church Lady attire is welcome, but not required, and we'll even have a prize for the Best Church Lady Attire. We have a few contestant spots still open so enter to show off your down home hotdish cooking skills for a chance to win one of several fabulous prizes! Contestants will receive a limited edition hotdish cookoff coffee mug and a $10 gift certificate to Ethique Nouveau. Email Chelsea at chelsea@animalrightscoalition.com if you're inspired to enter.
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| Welcome our New VegKins Volunteer Coordinator
ARC is excited to welcome Ashley Leisner as the new volunteer coordinator for the VegKins family group for vegan children and their parents. Ashley is relatively new to ARC, but has jumped in with both feet and already proven invaluable. She and her husband just had their first child and are looking forward to raising her in a supportive vegan community. We also want to give a huge thank you to Shelly Bell for leading VegKins so capably and smoothly for the last several years. We would love to find a co-coordinator to share VegKins event planning with Ashley. If you're interested, email Chelsea at chelsea@animalrightscoalition.com. The next VegKins event will be a get together and dinner/snack for families at Maple Maze in Maple Grove on Saturday, March 19. RSVP here.
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|  | Sam and Makai having a conversation with a Pay Per View participant at the
Healthy Life Expo
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the word out about healthy plant based eating on day two of
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Another awesome sold-out Easy Peasy Plant Based Cooking Class taught by ARC board member Steve Leinen | |
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Rabbits are not Toys
She doesn't need daily attention and exercise, doesn't need to be spayed or neutered, doesn't need hay or fresh greens. Best of all, a TOY rabbit won't depend on you for the next 10 years. We're not discouraging responsible adoptions of homeless companion rabbits, but it's that time of year when many rabbits are purchased as Easter gifts for children, only to end up unwanted and discarded at shelters where they will likely be euthanized due to lack of space. Some people simply abandon bunnies to live outdoors, under the mistaken impression that domesticated rabbits can fend for themselves.
The Minnesota Companion Rabbit Society points out that children and rabbits aren't usually a good match. While children naturally want to hold a bunny, they won't understand why the rabbit may struggle, bite, or kick as they would instinctively as if seized by a predator. The rabbits sold in pet stores are typically from large pet mill breeders, are usually very young, and need to be handled with care as they can be easily injured.
If you or someone you know is thinking about purchasing a rabbit for a child, please buy a stuffed toy instead. Most pet shops will not accept returns of animals once it becomes clear that a purchase wasn't such a good idea.
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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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Free Screening of Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret
Saturday, March 5, 3:00 p.m., Walker Library, 2880 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
Join us for this groundbreaking documentary that follows the filmmaker as he uncovers the most destructive industry on the planet today and investigates why major environmental organizations are too afraid to talk about it. RSVP at Vegan Meetup.
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| Free Grocery Shopping Tour at Mississippi Market
Sunday, March 6, 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 about veganism answered. RSVP at Vegan Meetup.
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Leafleting
Saturday, March 13, 9:30 p.m., Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul
Join the ARC Street Team to leaflet about farmed animals after the Fall Out Boy concert. Email chelsea@animalrightscoaliton.com if you'd like to participate.
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Easy Peasy Plant Based Sandwiches
Saturday, March 19, 10:00 a.m., Mississippi Market, 1500 W 7th St., St. Paul
Join ARC Vegan University mentors Megan and Steve to learn how to prepare a variety of delicious vegan sandwiches, including Monte Cristos, Korean BBQ Wraps, and Cuban sandwiches. Class is $12 for co-op members and $15 for non-members. Reserve your spot here.
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| Help Serve a Plant Based Meal at Ronald McDonald House
Saturday, March 26, 11:30 a.m., Children's Hospitals and Clinics, 2525 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis
Join us to serve a healthy plant based meal to families using the services of the Ronald McDonald House. We need lots of volunteers for this so please email Chelsea at chelsea@animalrightscoalition.com if you're interested in helping out (meal prep will start about 10:00 a.m.) Thanks to Field Roast and Gardein for supporting this event.
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