Join us for the first Wednesday Volunteer Meeting to watch the film Vegan 2018. We have seen a huge spike in plant-based options popping up this year. Get inspired and watch the rise of the movement through 2018. Whether you are vegan, vegetarian, thinking about a plant-based diet, or just want to watch an amazing documentary, please join us. We will have a short discussion after the film and volunteers can learn about and sign up for upcoming events. Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=112&v=Jo4u_TGW2ww. Vegan drinks and snacks will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own to share with the group. RSVP at Animal Rights Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Minnesota-Animal-Rights-Meetup/

Join Andrew for a dineout at Earth Burger at the Mall of America. All-vegan everything including chicken sandwiches, fish sandwiches, shakes, fries, and of course, tasty berders. RSVP at Vegan Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/vegan-415

Join Vegan University instructor Dave, who is certified in Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University, and learn vegan nutrition 101. Dave will cover different nutrients and what foods they are found in. There will be free recipes and ideas to build your plate available. Please bring your questions and a writing utensil and paper so you can take notes. Location is the Meeting Room at Penn Lake Library, 8800 Penn Ave S in Minneapolis. RSVP at Vegan Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/vegan-415/

ARC will talk to classes at the School of Environmental Studies, a magnet high school on the grounds of the Minnesota Zoo, about how a plant-based diet helps the environment and animals and why animal agriculture is damaging to the environment.

ARC will have a table at the Minneapolis Community and Technical College Volunteer Expo for students from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m..

Please join us for a volunteer meeting and Cuddle Coats prep session followed by delicious vegan pizza from Galactic Pizza. We will be prepping donated fur coats and accessories for shipment to wildlife rehabilitation centers. This means removing all buttons, zippers etc, so feel free to bring a pair of sharp scissors or seam ripper of your own, although we have several for people to use. Some people like to bring a lint roller for getting fur off their clothes at the end. This is a great opportunity for teens and mature kids to help out, too, and is a low-key, low-commitment way to volunteer for a little bit and meet some of the other people in the group, while doing something concrete to save lives. (Must help prep if you plan to enjoy pizza.) Location is the ARC office, co-located with Ethique Nouveau, at 317 W 48th St. in Minneapolis from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. RSVP at Animal Rights Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Minnesota-Animal-Rights-Meetup/

ARC will be doing Virtual Reality Pay Per View outreach at Augsburg University in Minneapolis today. Pay Per View is an innovative form of outreach where people are offered $1.00 to view a short 3D film about the lives of animals used for food and then go home with information about how changing to a plant-based diet can make a huge difference for the animals, the earth, and themselves. This is a life-changing experience for many viewers.

Have you ever been confused about what vegan recipes to make or wanted tips for quick meals on the go? If so, join Ashley and Kelsey for an in-depth free workshop where they will review everything from salads, sandwiches, and week-night recipes to convenience foods and restaurants that fit your lifestyle and goals. You will take away easy last-minute food options for when your fridge looks empty and tips for starting your vegan journey. Location is Penn Lake Library, 8800 Penn Ave. S in Bloomington from 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. RSVP at Vegan Meetup:

Join AmyLeo Barankovich, of Vegan Affairs Minnesota, for an interactive, thought-provoking conversation about moving towards being your best voice for the animals. It seems to be human nature to speak “wildly” when our emotions lead the conversation. Being an effective animal advocate requires putting into practice a set of tools that we can access once we are aware of them and know how to best use them. Location is Penn Lake Library from 6:00-8:00 p.m.