http://www.exploreveg.org All of our events are open to the public, and we encourage you to participate. If you want more details or have questions regarding any of these events, please feel free to contact us using the email address or phone number in the event listing. daily 1 2005-10-23T18:52:39Z http://www.exploreveg.org/events/leaflet-at-the-aquatennial-fireworks-display-1 <p> Come pass out leaflets on animal cruelty, factory farming, and vegetarianism at theAquatennial Fireworks Display! Leafleting is a fun, easy, and effective way to help the animals when you don't have a lot of time to volunteer! </p> <p>Festival leafleting involves handing out brochures to attendees during popular spring, summer, and fall outdoor festivals. If you only have a little time to volunteer, this is a great way to help animals. Over the course of an hour, it is possible to distribute several hundred "<a href="http://www.veganoutreach.org/EIYLM.pdf">Even If You Like Meat...</a>" pamphlets, getting the message of compassion out to countless, receptive individuals! Leafleting is a fun, effective, and easy form of outreach! Please send us an e-mail, <a href="mailto:info@exploreveg.org">info@exploreveg.org</a> or give us a call if you are interested in helping with this effort or if you have more questions!<br /><br /><strong>Note:</strong> We may not be leafleting the exact listed time 9/10pm), but have put that as a tentative timeframe until we get more information on the end time for the concert. Leafleting is always done in pairs or more, so if you have never leafleted before, an experienced leafleter will accompany you. Please let us know if you have transportation to the 3rd Ave Bridge or if you would like a ride.</p> No publisher events 2008-04-24T18:42:17Z Event http://www.exploreveg.org/events/summer-food-giveaway <p> Join Compassionate Action for Animals hand out samples of veggie dogs and Tofutti Cuties at Father Hennepin Park in Minneapolis! </p> This food giveaway will concentrate on giving people cruelty-free alternatives to popular summer foods: grilled hot dogs and ice cream.&nbsp; It will also honor National <strong>Veggie</strong> <p> Hot Dog Day, which was established as a response to National Hot Dog Day.&nbsp; The event will start at 12:00pm on July 27th near the Stone Arch Bridge at Father Hennepin Park and will last until the food is gone (weather permitting)!</p> No publisher events Food Giveaway 2008-07-15T17:25:22Z Event http://www.exploreveg.org/events/leaflet-at-the-warped-tour <p> Come pass out leaflets on animal cruelty, factory farming, and vegetarianism at the Warped Tour ! Leafleting is a fun, easy, and effective way to help the animals when you don't have a lot of time to volunteer! </p> <div id="parent-fieldname-text" class="kssattr-atfieldname-text kssattr-templateId-widgets/rich kssattr-macro-rich-field-view inlineEditable"> <p>Concert leafleting involves handing out brochures to attendees as a concert lets out. If you only have a little time to volunteer, this is a great way to help animals. In just a half an hour of attendees exiting the venue, it is possible to distribute several hundred "<a href="http://www.veganoutreach.org/EIYLM.pdf">Even If You Like Meat...</a>" pamphlets, getting the message of compassion out to countless, receptive individuals! Leafleting is a fun, effective, and easy form of outreach! Please send us an e-mail, <a href="mailto:info@exploreveg.org">info@exploreveg.org</a> or give us a call if you are interested in helping with this effort or if you have more questions!<br /><br /><strong>Note:</strong> We may not be leafleting the exact listed time (8am/10pm), but have put that as a tentative timeframe until we get more information on the end time for the concert. Leafleting is always done in pairs or more, so if you have never leafleted before, an experienced leafleter will accompany you. Please let us know if you have transportation to Canterbury Park</p> <p>&nbsp;or if you would like a ride.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <table class="concerts"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="date"><br /></td> <td class="venue"><br /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br /> <div> <p><strong>Other Links:</strong></p> <ul><li><a href="../../do/campaigns/tabling-and-leafleting.html">General info on Compassionate Action for Animals' leafleting campaign</a><br /></li><li><a href="../../http//www.exploreveg.org/help/activist/leafleting.html">CAA's very own guide to effective leafleting</a></li><li><a href="http://www.veganoutreach.org/EIYLM.pdf">PDF file of the "Even If You Like Meat..." pamphlet</a></li></ul> </div> </div> No publisher events 2008-04-23T15:39:49Z Event http://www.exploreveg.org/events/august-book-club-animal-equality-by-joan-dunayer <p> Join CAA's next meeting of the book club for a discussion of Joan Dunayer's "Animal Equality: Language and Liberation." </p> <em><dl class="image-right captioned"> <dt><a rel="lightbox" href="/do/newsletters/i/animal-equality"><img src="http://www.exploreveg.org/do/newsletters/i/animal-equality/image_mini" alt="Animal Equality" title="Animal Equality" height="200" width="200" /></a></dt> <dd class="image-caption" style="width:200px"></dd> </dl> Animal Equality</em> <p> has been described as "a book of monumental importance for animal rights" and "a giant step for animal-kind...intensely powerful.” The author argues that the cruel treatment of nonhuman animals is often masked by the euphemisms we use, and that the language we use erases the individuality of animals. She dispels the myth that language separates humans from nonhumans. This book is a great resource for those who want to explore how our language shapes our reality!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>This book is available through online booksellers or as a loan from the CAA office library. There is one copy available through the Ramsey County Library.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Anyone is welcome to join in the discussion! If you would like to join the book club or have any questions, please contact Suzy at suzy@exploreveg.org. No publisher Gil Book Club 2008-06-24T21:01:10Z Event http://www.exploreveg.org/events/vegan-summer-picnic-1 <p> Join us for a potluck picnic at Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis! Enjoy food, games, music, and friends as we celebrate summer. </p> <p><br /></p> <div id="parent-fieldname-text" class="kssattr-atfieldname-text kssattr-templateId-widgets/rich kssattr-macro-rich-field-view inlineEditable"> Join Compassionate Action for Animals for a vegan potluck picnic at the beautiful Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis.&nbsp; We will enjoy games, music, and of course, plenty of delicious vegan food!&nbsp; CAA will provide condiments and place settings, but please bring your own table service (fork, spoon, plate, cup) if possible.&nbsp; Please bring a vegan dish to share; for recipe ideas, check out <a href="../../resources/recipes/index.html">CAA's recipe page</a>, <a href="http://ivu.org/recipes/index.html">IVU's World Recipes</a>, or <a href="http://www.vegweb.com/">VegWeb</a>.&nbsp; Hope to see you there! <p>&nbsp;</p> Meet at Minnehaha Park, near the falls: <p>4825 Minnehaha Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <strong>Note:</strong> <p>&nbsp; We will try to have a shelter ready for the picnic, but we may use an outdoor picnic area.&nbsp; Bring a blanket just in case!</p> </div> No publisher events 2008-07-23T18:15:46Z Event http://www.exploreveg.org/events/caas-summer-camping-trip <p> Join CAA on an outdoor excursion to the beautiful Afton State Park! </p> <p>Lasting from Friday evening, August 22 to Sunday, August 24, this camping trip will be a fun and relaxing weekend filled with great people just like you!</p> <p>What camping trip would be complete without great food to enjoy as well? The low cost of $35 includes five vegan meals and the campsite fees. Watch out for carpools and a bike group heading to Afton.</p> <p>If you would like more information, please contact Ivan at <a href="mailto:Ivan@exploreveg.org">Ivan@exploreveg.org</a> or call at 612-819-0089.</p> No publisher Gil Social Event 2008-07-03T01:51:59Z Event http://www.exploreveg.org/events/table-at-explore-u-welcome-week-fair <p> Whether you are a student or community member, you can help staff CAA's informational table at the Explore U-Welcome Fair. This will be a great opportunity to reach out to hundreds of incoming freshmen interested in getting active for animals. Email us today at info@ExploreVeg.org for more info on how to help! </p> No publisher Gil Tabling College 2008-07-11T17:25:41Z Event http://www.exploreveg.org/events/leaflet-at-the-american-idols-live-tour-1 <p> Come pass out leaflets on animal cruelty, factory farming, and vegetarianism at the American Idol Live tour! Leafleting is a fun, easy, and effective way to help the animals when you don't have a lot of time to volunteer! </p> <p>Concert leafleting involves handing out brochures to attendees as a concert lets out. If you only have a little time to volunteer, this is a great way to help animals. In just a half an hour of attendees exiting the venue, it is possible to distribute several hundred "<a href="http://www.veganoutreach.org/EIYLM.pdf">Even If You Like Meat...</a>" pamphlets, getting the message of compassion out to countless, receptive individuals! Leafleting is a fun, effective, and easy form of outreach! Please send us an e-mail, <a href="mailto:info@exploreveg.org">info@exploreveg.org</a> or give us a call if you are interested in helping with this effort or if you have more questions!<br /><br /><strong>Note:</strong> We may not be leafleting the exact listed time (10-11pm), but have put that as a tentative timeframe until we get more information on the end time for the concert. Leafleting is always done in pairs or more, so if you have never leafleted before, an experienced leafleter will accompany you. Please let us know if you have transportation to the Target Center or if you would like a ride.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> No publisher events 2008-06-24T20:15:16Z Event http://www.exploreveg.org/events/fall-new-volunteer-meeting-3 <p> At the meetings, we’ll discuss who we are and what we do, as well as your ideas for vegetarian and animal advocacy. </p> <p>We organize a huge variety of events, and there is almost definitely something that you will be interested in. Everyone is welcome, whether you are vegan, vegetarian, or just interested in helping animals.&nbsp;</p> <p>Both students <strong>and</strong> community members are encouraged to attend.&nbsp;</p> <p>Mark your calendar and help us save thousands of animals this fall by becoming part of Compassionate Action for Animals!</p> <p>If you can't make it to the meeting, feel free to <a href="../../help/volunteer.html" target="_self">fill out a volunteer form</a> to stay informed about the many ways you can help animals.</p> No publisher Gil Meeting 2008-07-24T19:54:49Z Event http://www.exploreveg.org/events/help-table-at-the-student-activities-fair-2008 <p> Whether you are a student or community member, you can help staff CAA's informational table at the Student Activities Fair. This will be a great opportunity to reach out to curious students interested in getting active for animals. Email us today at info@ExploreVeg.org for more info on how to help! </p> No publisher Gil Tabling College 2008-07-11T17:22:35Z Event http://www.exploreveg.org/events/table-at-community-involvement-fair-1 <p> Get hundreds of students who are looking to get active in the community excited about doing animal activism! CAA will have an informational table setup and we need help staffing it. Complimentary vegan lunches will be included! Email us at info@ExploreVeg.org for more info. </p> No publisher Gil Tabling College Outreach 2008-07-24T22:03:46Z Event http://www.exploreveg.org/events/5th-annual-pledge-2b-veg-food-showcase <p> At this event, we will be giving away thousands of dollars worth of tasty vegan food to demonstrate how great vegan food tastes. </p> <p>If you're new to vegan eating, stop by for some mouth-watering treats, including chocolate, veggie jerky, cookies, baked goods, and much, much more!<br /><br />We are also in need of volunteers for this event between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. If you are interested in helping with this fun and easy opportunity, please email us at info@ExploreVeg.org [Note: In the case of rain, the event will be moved to Friday, Septmeber 19]</p> No publisher Gil Food Giveaway 2008-07-24T17:19:47Z Event http://www.exploreveg.org/events/veg-week-08-kick-off <p> More info to be announced. E-mail us at info@exploreveg.org with any questions. </p> No publisher Gil Lecture 2008-07-24T17:13:41Z Event http://www.exploreveg.org/events/veg-week-08-potluck <p> More info to be announced. E-mail us at info@exploreveg.org with any questions. </p> No publisher Gil Potluck, Social Event 2008-07-24T17:15:53Z Event http://www.exploreveg.org/events/october-book-club-aftershock-confronting-trauma-in <p> Join CAA's next meeting of the book club for a discussion of pattrice jones' "Aftershock - Confronting Trauma in a Violent World, A Guide for Activists and Their Allies." We may be able to hold a special conference call with the author--stay tuned! </p> <p><em>"Aftershock</em> is about the real war against terror--the struggle for a world in which nobody lives in fear of atrocities perpetrated by human beings. Every day, people who push against violence and injustice or pull for peace and freedom must face their own fears. Many activists also must struggle with "aftershock," the physical and emotional reverberations of frightening, horrifying, or otherwise traumatizing experiences endured in the course of their activism...<em>Aftershock</em> explores the culture of trauma that people have created through our violent exploitation of the Earth, other animals, and one another." (Description from Amazon.com)</p> <p>This book is available through online booksellers or as a loan from the CAA office library, and select libraries.</p> Anyone is welcome to join in the discussion! If you would like to join the book club or have any questions, please contact Suzy at suzy@exploreveg.org. No publisher Gil Book Club 2008-07-24T17:34:21Z Event