Fall Meeting for New Volunteers!

Become part of Compassionate Action for Animals! Learn how to help animals while socializing with other vegetarians, vegans, and animal-friendly folks. Attend our meeting for new volunteers on Friday afternoon, September 12.

At the meeting, we'll discuss who we are and what we do, as well as your ideas for vegetarian and animal advocacy. We organize a huge variety of events and campaigns, and there is almost definitely something that you will be interested in. Thus, everyone is welcome--whether you are vegan, vegetarian, or just interested in helping animals. Both community members and students are encouraged to attend.

Mark your calendar and help us improve and save the lives of thousands of animals this fall by becoming part of CAA!

Time: Friday, September 12, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Coffman Union, Room 302 at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

Veg Week 2008: Sneak Peek

Join Compassionate Action for Animals for our fifth annual week-long celebration of all that's veg: Veg Week 2008!

Celebrate Veg Week by pledging to eat vegetarian or vegan for one week and receive a free discount card for local veg-friendly eateries, as well as a care pack with recipes, treats, coupons, and more!

Take our Pledge to Be Veg today! Have friends who aren't vegetarian or vegan? Encourage them to take the Pledge!

This year's line-up of events includes a special presentation by author Jim Mason and a tour of a local chicken sanctuary!

Mark your calendars already - this is a jam-packed week that shouldn't be missed!

• Tues., Sept 30, at 7pm - "The Ethics of What We Eat: Why Our Food Choices Matter" with Jim Mason
• Wed., Oct. 1, at 5pm - Veg Cooking Class with Special Nutrition Tips
• Thurs., Oct. 2, at 5pm - Vegan Potluck
• Fri., Oct. 3, at 6pm - Emotional World of Farm Animals Film Screening
• Sat., Oct. 4 - Dine-Out at Evergreen Chinese Restaurant
• Sun., Oct. 5, at 2pm - Guided Tour at Local Chicken Sanctuary
• Mon., Oct. 6 - Dine-Out at the Red Sea Bar and Restaurant

Find out all the details on Veg Week here.

Special Events: ExtraVEGANza at Whole Foods Twin Cities!

You're invited to a special vegan foods showcase hosted at Whole Foods! The showcase will highlight the vegan food sold at both the Minneapolis and St. Paul stores, giving you the opportunity to try before you buy! Aside from the great samples, you'll have the opportunity to win a vegan gift basket or a vegan cooking class for you and nine of your friends.

Be sure to stop by Compassionate Action for Animals' informational booth to say "hi" and try some tasty eats!

Time: Saturday, September 6, from 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun, 3060 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis

Time: Sunday, September 7, from 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: Whole Foods Market St. Paul, 30 Fairview Ave S, St Paul