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Regional Animal Rights Conferences This June: New England, Midwest, and Pacific Northwest
Apr 11, 2009
New England Animal Rights Workshop
June 13, 2009
West Brookfield, Massachusetts
Price: $15

About it
Founded in 2007, the NEARW is an educational forum for people who are interested in learning about animal issues. Also a great place to meet other people in the New England area who want to improve the lives of animals.

Pros:
This regional grassroots conference is small enough that you could have a good conversation with every person who attends. It's also a great conference for people who are new to activism. You'll hear a lot about local and regional campaigns, including 2008's successful ban of greyhound racing in Massachusetts. 

Cons:
It's a small conference and doesn't attract big names in the animal rights movement. You won't hear from Paul Watson or Ingrid Newkirk.


Their Lives, Our Voices
June 14, 2009
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Price: Recommend donation $15-$30. No one turned away.

About it
This is the second annual Their Lives conference. If last year's conference was any indicator, this year's will be a huge success. Live in the Midwest? Do your best to get up to the Twin Cities for this conference.

Pros:
Their Lives had a huge turn-out for their first annual conference last year and already has a few really solid speakers lined up. Much of the conference focuses on becoming a better activist. They have some good workshops on avoiding activist burn-out and taking steps to avoid depression. Afterall, talking every day about how animals are terribly abused can take a toll on your psyche.

Cons:
The conference is very focused on animals who are abused for human consumption. It makes sense, since nearly 10 billion animals suffer in that industry. But it would be nice to have more time given to other animal issues as well.


Let Live Northwest Conference
June 26-28, 2009
Portland, Oregon 
Price: $15 or 2 hours of volunteer labor

Description
A friend of mine once told me that Portland is where animal activists go to retire. I've never been there, but friends who visit Portland talk about it like it's some kind of vegan paradise. (They have a vegan mini-mall.) So it comes as no surprise that Portland is hosting such a kick-ass grassroots conference. 

Pros:
Let Live already has a long list of speakers who will certainly bring a good diversity of ideas to the conference. They're drawing mostly regional groups, but also have a handful of animal rights rockstars thrown in. 

Cons:
Due to space restrictions they can only have 350 register. I'm willing to bet this is going to turn into a big issue for them. 
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Posted: Apr 11, 2009 7:55pm
Compassion Over Killing Annual Holiday Fund Raiser, Dec 13th
Dec 12, 2008

Join COK in celebrating another year of compassionate action for animals while enjoying delicious vegan food and drink as well as a fabulous animal-friendly silent auction.

COK's annual holiday fundraising party offers a fun-filled way to look back at all we’ve accomplished for animals in 2008 while looking forward to even greater achievements in 2009.

This event is open to everyone, so please bring your friends and family. Suggested minimum donation is $50 (donate now online or at the door).

WHERE: MamaSita Cultural Center at 6906 4th St., N.W., D.C.
METRO: One block from the Takoma Metro station on the red line
WHEN: Sat., Dec. 13 at 7:00 p.m.
R.S.V.P.: info@cok.net or 301-891-2458

 
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Boston Vegetarian Food Festival 2008
Sep 15, 2008

About the Boston Vegetarian Food Festival

Organized and presented by the
Boston Vegetarian Society


The Boston Vegetarian Food Festival is a full day of fun, good food, and learning! It brings together exhibitors of vegetarian natural foods from across the country and locally, offering free food sampling and "show special" discounts. It provides a welcoming environment in which to explore a wide variety of delicious, healthy, and readily available vegetarian foods.

The Festival offers the opportunity to talk to food producers, see and taste the latest vegetarian products being introduced to the marketplace, and shop at discounted prices. Attendees can learn from speakers who are top national experts on health and nutrition, and presenters who inspire compassion for animals and respect for the environment. Award winning chefs and cookbook authors teach their recipes and offer free samples of the dishes they demonstrate. Educational exhibits on animals and the environment, and a children's activity center round out the day.

The longest running event of its kind in the country, the Festival is a resource for vegetarians and vegans, and for anyone wanting to include a greater variety of healthy and delicious plant-based foods in their diets. It also interests those wanting to live in greater harmony with animals and the environment.  Our past Festivals have each attracted thousands of attendees who come from all over the Northeast and beyond.

The Boston Vegetarian Food Festival is FREE to the public and features:

  • 100 exciting exhibitors
  • free food sampling!
  • grocery and natural foods store exhibits
  • food producers and new products
  • cooking demonstrations by noted chefs
  • book and cookbook publishers and authors
  • top national speakers
  • educational exhibits on protecting animals and the environment
  • Festival discounted shopping
  • registered dietitian consultants
  • children's activities
  • restaurants
  • exhibitors of products and services which support a vegetarian way of life
  • free parking and a subway stop across the street

The Festival is organized and presented by the nonprofit Boston Vegetarian Society.  All Festival organizers and event staff donate their time, labor, and talents.

Saturday, November 1, 2008
10 AM – 6 PM
Reggie Lewis Athletic Center
1350 Tremont Street, Boston Massachusetts
Free admission • Free food sampling
Free parking • Subway stop across the street

For more info visit http://www.bostonveg.org/foodfest/index.html
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Vegetarian Summerfest 2008
Apr 17, 2008

veggie festival
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May 18th, 2008 - Veggie Pride Parade in NYC
Apr 4, 2008

First Veggie Pride Parade in America

Greenwich Village, New York City

May 18, 2008

The First Veggie Pride Parade in America will take place in Greenwich Village, New York City, on May 18, 2008. The procession will begin at 12 Noon in the Old Meat District (where 9th Ave., Gansevoort St., Greenwich St., and LittleWest 12th St. intersect). It will culminate in Washington Square Park (Eastern end), where a festival of rock music, speakers and exhibitors will take place.

Up-and-coming vegan rock star Cheryl Hill will rouse the crowd with hits from her latest EP, Let Love In. Some may remember Cheryl as the wise woman of Vegan Wellness, Public Access TV, Manhattan Cable.

Parade participants are encouraged to dress up in costumes and to wear sign boards announcing their pride in their vegetarian lifestyle. They may be animal-rights activists, environmentalists, or just concerned with their health. But on May 18, 2008, all will come together with one voice, one expression, of veggie pride. Contingents from all walks of life are encouraged to get involved.

At 2 p.m. on stage at the post-parade rally in Washington Square Park, the winners of a costume and poster-slogan contest in various categories will be announced.

At 4 p.m., also on stage, a 7-foot-tall human pea pod, Penelo Pea Pod (long-time mascot of parade sponsor VivaVegie Society) will be married in an open wedding ceremony.

The lucky guy (ur, animal? vegetable?) has yet to be identified...or to come forth. More to come on that soon!

Local restaurants will represent themselves with banners. There is a special page within the Veggie Pride Parade Web site outlining how restaurants can get involved, and how both individuals and businesses can place sponsorship ads in the official program/ad booklet.

The U.S.-based parade was inspired by (but is not affiliated with) the Veggie Pride Parade in Paris. The Parisian parade was the first of its kind ever to take place in the world and has been taking place annually since 2001.

Visit http://www.veggieprideparade.org/ for more information about volunteering and sponsorship.
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October is Vegetarian Awareness Month
Oct 4, 2007
October is Vegetarian Awareness Month and I have created a new website to help spread the word...Check it out, join the forum and help spread the word by sharing with your friends!

www.vegetarianalliance.com


Thanks!
Taunya
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