Join us for a presentation on palm oil at East Lake Library, 2727 E Lake St, given by Karrie Vrabel - local Animal Rights Coalition, MN350, and Rainforest Action Network volunteer. Palm oil in everyday products creates rainforest deforestation, species extinction, climate change, and abusive child labor. Rainforest Action Network is working to move the snack food industry to commit to sustainable practices. You can be a part of this movement and help save Orangutans from extinction. Karrie will show a short video followed by a short presentation and there will be time for questions and answers afterward. RSVP at Animal Rights Meetup.

Join us for ARC's first volunteer meeting of June to talk about easy actions we can take in our community to help animals. The internet can be a difficult place for animal rights activists, but it can also be immensely effective in making changes to benefit animals. It's an extremely useful tool for those who aren't able to make it to AR events. We will be discussing upcoming events and actions you can take to help animals. As always, volunteer meetings are held at ARC's all vegan, cruelty-free boutique, Ethique Nouveau, 317 W 48th St. in Minneapolis. The store closes at 6 pm, but the door will be open to join us. You don't have to be an ARC member to attend these meetings (and you don't have to be vegan or vegetarian either.). You will be welcome no matter where you are in your journey toward living a more compassionate life. We hope to see you there.

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, 8800 Penn Ave. S in Bloomington from 6:00-8:00 p.m. RSVP for this free event at Minnesota Animal Rights Meetup.

Stop by the ARC booth at the Government Center Farmers Market on 300 South 6th Street in downtown Minneapolis. We will be giving out info about how to go vegan and recipes for using all the veggies people get at the market, and talking to people about farmed animal issues.

Join Ashley and Kelsey at Tilted Tiki for delicious vegan food and great conversation! We encourage NEW volunteers to attend. We will briefly discuss the Animal Rights Coalition, who we are as employees, what we do, and upcoming events to volunteer for or attend. Location is The Tilted Tiki Tropical Bar and Restaurant, 324 Main St S in Stillwater, MN. RSVP at Vegan Meetup.

Are you newly vegan, or know someone who is? Or are you looking to expand your plant-based diet? Grab a basket and enjoy this fun vegan grocery shopping tour with Tai at the Whole Foods in Edina, 7401 France Ave. S. The tour will highlight vegan products for easy, healthy plant-based meals. Questions are encouraged. RSVP at Vegan Meetup.

Join us in cleaning up our community as part of our new Community Involvement program. Gloves and garbage bags will be provided. Please feel free to bring your own, non disposable gloves for less waste. Dress accordingly and be prepared to get a little dirty. Location TBD. We are always looking for suggestions for locations so please post on the Meetup event if you have location ideas. Please RSVP at Vegan Meetup.

Join us to peacefully educate the public that circuses that use animals are not family friendly events. The Carden Circus has been named on the list of "Top 6 Worst Circuses". We will meet on the corner of 18th Street SE and S. Elm Avenue, across the street from Wings Tavern and Grille, just down the street from Four Seasons Centre where the circus will be held. Signs will be provided, but feel free to bring your own as well. We will protest both of the show times: the first protest will be from 3:00-4:00 PM and the second will be from 5:30-6:30 PM.

Stop by the ARC booth at the Dinkytown Farmers Market from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at 601 SE 13th Ave. in Minneapolis. We will be giving out info about how to go vegan and recipes for using all the veggies people get at the market, and talking to people about farmed animal issues.

Join us for ARC's second volunteer meeting of June on Wednesday 6/19 from 6:00-7:30. The Animal Rights Coalition is rebooting its Forego Foie Gras campaign, and we would like YOU to become a volunteer for it. In this teach-in, you will learn why foie gras is a particularly heinous form of farmed animal cruelty that deserves attention. We will update you on facts and statistics and then provide you with opportunities to get involved in the campaign. Snacks provided, or bring one to share. Location is ARC office (co-located with Ethique Nouveau) at 317 W 48th St. in Minneapolis.

Join ARC Vegan University instructor Dave, who is certified in Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University, and learn vegan nutrition 101 at Washburn Library, 5224 Lyndale Ave S in Minneapolis. Dave will cover different nutrients and the foods they are found in. There will be free recipes and ideas to build your plate. Please bring your questions, a writing utensil, and paper so you can take notes. RSVP at Vegan Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/vegan-415/events/261550397/

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 at the Penn Lake Library, 8800 Penn Ave. S. in MInneapolis 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. RSVP at Vegan Meetup.

Are you newly vegan and don't know where to start in the grocery store? Or, are you looking to expand your plant-based diet? Grab a basket and enjoy this fun tourwith Tai for an educational shopping experience! This tour highlights vegan products and substitutes for easy, healthy plant-based meals. Questions are encouraged! Location is Whole Foods Market at 7401 France Ave S. in Edina. RSVP at Vegan Meetup.

Join us in leafletting after the Jennifer Lopez Concert outside the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul! We will be handing out an assortment of educational literature on animals, the environment, and plant-based nutrition to those exiting the event. *Time may change as we get closer to the date!*