Veg Week 2007 Continues

After a wonderful presentation by Gene Baur last night on rescued animals at Farm Sanctuary, Veg Week continues with an amazing film (starring Baur), a potluck, cooking class, and two dine-outs. Bring your friends and be sure to make it to at least one event!

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Wednesday (and Saturday): Peaceable Kingdom Film Showing

As part of Veg Week, we will be showing the life-changing documentary Peaceable Kingdom, followed by free snacks and a question and answer session. (Note: We will be showing this film twice during Veg Week)

Peaceable Kingdom, starring our Veg Week Kick-off speaker Gene Baur, takes a mind-opening journey to the front lines of an unseen national drama. Stories of farmers questioning the fundamental assumptions behind their way of life reveals a riveting portrait of human and animal lives caught in an out-of-control industrial machine. Much more than an exposé, the film is an inspiring story of personal redemption, compassion, healing and hope.

"Peaceable Kingdom is a masterpiece," says Dr. Jane Goodall. "I hope it inspires growing numbers of people to support this desperately important cause."

Time: Wednesday, October 3, 7:00 p.m. AND Saturday, October 6, 11:00 a.m.
Location: Blegen Hall, Room 415

Thursday: Vegetarian Potluck

What better way to celebrate Veg Week and try some great veg food than with a vegetarian potluck? While some food will be provided, everyone is encouraged to bring a vegetarian or vegan dish to share that serves around eight people. Also, it is encouraged, but not necessary, to bring your own plate and silverware. This is a great opportunity to sample dozens of delicious foods, meet cool people from the community, and have fun. We'll even be raffling off prizes for those who take the Veg Pledge!

Time: Thursday, October 4, 6:00 p.m.
Location: Coffman Union, Room 303, University of Minnesota, 300 Washington Ave. SE, Minneapolis

Friday: Veg Cooking Class and Nutrition Tips

Want to learn how to make delicious and simple vegan food? Come watch a skilled chef demonstrate how to make mouthwatering vegetarian specialties. All the food will be vegan, easy to make, free, and, most importantly, absolutely delicious!

We will also have Suzanne Sorenson, RD, on hand to share tips and talk about the basics of healthy vegetarian and vegan eating.

If you like food, this is an event not to be missed!

Time: Friday, October 5, 5:30 p.m.
Location: Coffman Union Kitchen, Room 210, University of Minnesota, 300 Washington Ave. SE, Minneapolis

Saturday: Evergreen Dine-Out

Join Compassionate Action for Animals for a special Veg Week dine-out at the Evergreen Chinese Restaurant! This eatery is a favorite in the Twin Cities veg community and is a great place to try if you are taking CAA's Veg Pledge. Evergreen offers dozens of vegan entrees, including mock chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, tofu, and more. We'll even be able to order special, off-the-menu options, and those with a Veg Pledge Discount Card will receive 10% off their order.

Time: Tuesday, October 2, 6:00 p.m.
Location: Evergreen Chinese Restaurant, 2424 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis

Monday: Grumpy's Bar and Grill Dine-Out

Celebrate the end of Veg Week with Compassionate Action for Animals at a special dine-out at Grumpy's Bar and Grill! Grumpy's is a great place to get delicious animal-free food and celebrate with some drinks of all sorts. Besides their drink specials, try the vegan chili, veggie burgers, chicken-free patties, and barbecue mock duck sandwiches! Those with a Veg Pledge Discount Card will receive 15% off their order!

Time: Monday, October 8, 8:00 p.m.
Location: 1111 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis