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Veg Week 2007
Did you know that twenty percent of college students identify as vegetarian? As many as thirty percent of diners of all ages "want vegetarian meals." Join them from Tuesday, Oct. 2nd, to Monday, Oct. 8, for Veg Week, our annual celebration of all that's veg! The festivities include an exclusive presentation by Gene Baur, a potluck, a cooking class, two dine-outs, and two film showings!
Not vegetarian or vegan? Take the Veg Pledge and come have fun!
Have friends who aren't vegetarian or vegan? Encourage them to take the Veg Pledge!
Check out all the Veg Pledge sponsors and discounts below! Be sure to come to the Oct. 2nd, Gene Baur event for your complimentary Veg Pledge care pack, loaded with recipes, coupons, snacks, and other goodies.
Schedule
See event descriptions below or click on each event link here.
- Tues., Oct. 2, at 7pm in the Coffman Theater – "Farm Sanctuary: Changing Our Hearts and Minds About Animals" with Gene Baur
- Wed., Oct. 3 at 7pm in Blegen Hall, rm 415 - Peaceable Kingdom Film Showing
- Thurs., Oct. 4, at 6pm in the Coffman, rm 303 – Vegetarian Potluck
- Fri., Oct. 5, at 5:30pm in the Coffman Kitchen, rm 210 – Vegetarian Cooking Class with special nutrition tips by Suzy Sorenson, R.D.
- Sat., Oct. 6 at 11am in Blegen Hall, rm 415 - Peaceable Kingdom Film Showing
- Sat., Oct. 6 at 6pm - Dine-Out at Evergreen Chinese Restaurant
- Mon., Oct. 8 at - Dine-Out at Grumpy's Bar and Grill
Event Descriptions
Veg Week 2007 Kick-Off Event:
"Farm Sanctuary: Changing Our Hearts and Minds About Animals" with Gene Baur
By recounting the stories of rescued animals who now live in peace at Farm Sanctuary, Gene Baur (formerly Bauston) will make the case that farm animals—like all animals—have feelings and can respond to kindness.
Propelled by eloquent testimony, Baur will use firsthand accounts to illustrate how human and animal lives are caught in today's out-of-control factory farms. Just as cruelty to animals can lead to a broader callousness and disregard for life, empathy and compassion can awaken understanding, create hope, and give rise to greater awareness of the decisions that affect our world.
Baur is the co-founder and president of Farm Sanctuary, America's leading farm animal protection organization. He holds a masters degree in agricultural economics from Cornell University and played an important role in passing the first U.S. laws to prohibit cruel farming methods – including bans on pig gestation crates, veal crates, and foie gras. His efforts have been covered by leading news organizations, including the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, NPR, and CNN.
This is a free event, open to the public. It will be followed by a free, catered reception and a chance to interact one-on-one with Baur. All are invited to join us for this eye-opening, inspiring event.
Film Screening: Peaceable Kingdom
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."
Veg 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 to those who take the Veg Pledge!
Veg Cooking Class
Want to learn how to make delicious and simple vegan food? Come watch skilled chef, Tim Holtgrewe, demonstrate how to make mouth watering vegetarian specialties. All the food will be vegan, easy to make, free, and, most importantly, absolutely delicious!
We will also have Suzanne Sorenson, R.D., 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!
Dine-Outs: Evergreen Restaurant and Grumpy's Bar & Grill
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.
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!
Don’t miss these fantastic opportunities to take a break to enjoy delicious food while hanging out with other pledgers and CAA folks!Veg Pledge Card Participants
The Veg Pledge card will be valid starting on the first day of Veg Week, Oct. 3rd, for two weeks until Oct. 15, at over a dozen local restaurants and businesses.
[Note: Does not include drinks or desserts. Not to be combined with any other offers or coupons and not applicable to deliveries.]
- Birchwood Cafe - 10% vegetarian and vegan options
3311 25th St E, Minneapolis (Seward)
- Camdi
Chinese-Vietnamese - 10% vegetarian and vegan options
1325 4th St. SE, Minneapolis (Dinkytown)
- Ecopolitan
- 15% off vegan options
2409 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis (Uptown area)
- Espresso Royale - 20% off vegetarian and vegan options
614 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis (East Bank/Stadium Village)
- Evergreen
Chinese Restaurant - 10% vegetarian and vegan options
2424 Nicollet Ave S., Minneapolis (Eat Street)
- Fast and Furless - Buy 1 vegan treat, get a second of equal or lesser value FREE!
294 Snelling Ave. S., St. Paul (Near Macalaster College)
- French
Meadow - 25% off vegetarian and vegan entrees or specials after
5pm.
2610 Lyndale Ave S., Minneapolis (Uptown area)
- Galactic
Pizza - 10% off vegetarian and vegan options
2917 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis (Uptown)
- Grumpy's
Bar and Grill - 15% off vegetarian and vegan entrees
1111 Washington Ave. S, Minneapolis (Downtown)
- Marla's
Caribbean-Indian - 10% vegetarian and vegan options
1123 W. Lake St. (Uptown)
- Pizza
Luce - 15% off vegetarian and vegan options
2200 E. Franklin Ave. (West Bank/Seward)
- Seward
Cafe - 10% vegetarian and vegan options
2129 E Franklin Ave. (West Bank)
- St.
Martin's Table - 10% vegetarian and vegan options
2001 Riverside Ave. (West Bank)
- The
Vegetarian - 10% vegetarian and vegan options
4022 Central Ave NE, Colombia Heights
- Tracy's Saloon - 50% off their special Veg Week menu!
2207 E. Franklin Ave. (West Bank/Seward)
- Triple
Rock Social Club - 10% vegetarian and vegan options
629 Cedar Ave. S (West Bank)
Other Sponsors
The following are our generous sponsors for Veg Week raffles and the Veg Pledge care packs. The raffles will occur at all the Veg Week events, and the care packs may be picked up after the Gene Baur event, on Tuesday, Oct. 2nd. If you are unable to pick up your care pack at the Gene Baur event, please e-mail us for other options.
Sponsors to be announced. Please check back soon!
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