Ethique
Nouveau
The
Animal Rights Coalition operates Ethique
Nouveau, a vegan boutique, where all purchases help fund our animal
advocacy programs, at 317 W. 48th St. in Minneapolis. The ARC office is
located at the same address. Hours for both are:
Wednesday: noon- 8:00pm
Thursday: noon- 6:00pm
Friday: noon- 6:00pm
Saturday: noon- 5:00pm
Sunday-Tuesday: Closed
ARC Volunteer meetings are held every Wednesday from 7-8pm at our office at 317 W. 48th St. in south Minneapolis. Everyone is welcome - you don't need to be an ARC member to attend.
Peaceful Petland Demonstration
Sunday, September 5, 11:30am-1:30pm, St. Paul Petland, 2123 Hudson Rd.,
St. Paul
Petland stores acquire puppies and kittens from dog and cat breeders (known
as puppy and kitten mills) throughout the United States. Peaceful store
protests have proven successful in other states in educating consumers
about inhumane breeding practices and highlighting Petland's involvement.
Come and join us in drawing attention to the plight of dogs in puppy mills!
If you can bring your own sign, please do. Some signs will be available
there.
Twin Cities Vegan Drinks
Monday, September 13, 7:00pm, Triple Rock Social Club, 629 Cedar Avenue,
West Bank - Minneapolis
Vegan Drinks is a social networking event for newbies and oldies, for
all people interested in promoting veganism and animal rights. Our mission
is to bring together a diverse group of people—from cupcake aficionados
to animal lawyers to veg*ns of all stripes in between. Show up and introduce
yourself, have drinks with other cool people, and embarrass yourself at
least once an hour! Special thanks to Summit
Brewing - for every Summit purchased at Vegan Drinks, one dollar will
go to the Animal Rights Coalition. Sweet! And even if you don't imbibe
- Triple
Rock has some of the best vegan bar food in town!
Massage Fundraiser to Help Fight Puppy Mills
Saturday, September 18, 12:00-5:00pm, Ethique Nouveau, 317 W 48th St.,
Minneapolis
September 18th is National Puppy Mill Awareness Day and ARC proceeds from
this fundraiser will go directly to our efforts to fight puppy and kitten
mills.
So want to feel good and do good for the animals at the same time? Then treat yourself to a relaxing seated massage by Sadie Schrader of Relaxed Body. Sadie is a certified massage therapist and a Level II Reiki practitioner. Walk in or make an appointment by emailing dallas@animalrightscoalition.com. Massages are $1/minute and appointments range from 5 to 60 minutes. Sadie will donate 50% of the proceeds to ARC's animal advocacy programs. So feel good for the animals - you get a relaxing massage, the animals get a helping hand, and everybody wins! Make your appointment today!
Cupcakes for Their Sake
Saturday, September 25, noon to ?, Ethique Nouveau, 317 W. 48th St., Minneapolis
Back by popular demand, it's Cupcakes For Their Sake, a yummy way to raise
funds for the animals. Join us for another Cupcake Saturday, when vegan
baker and dessert maker extraordinaire Karen Howey will be selling her
delectable (and that's an understatement) cupcakes to benefit ARC's animal
advocacy programs. The event runs from noon to as long as they last. Come
early because when they're gone, they're gone.
Fall
Vegan Cooking Classes
Stay tuned for Ethiopian, Indian and Japanese high art cooking classes
this fall. Please e-mail Compassionate Chef Ciree Linsenman with your
specific interest and input on dates for future classes at cireeciree@gmail.com.
15% of the class proceeds will be donated to ARC's animal advocacy programs.
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What's
Your Skin Worth?
Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make the Twin Cities premiere
of Skin Trade,
the most provocative documentary about fur production to date, at the
Ritz Theater such an incredible success. And many thanks to the film's
director Shannon Keith, for hosting a fascinating Q&A session
after the film.
Thank to our sponsors for their support of this important event with their
donations of silent auction items and items for the goodie bags: Everyday
People, Fabulous
Furs (the world's finest faux fur), LUSH,
Vaute
Couture, VegNews,
Lantern Books,
and Perseus
Books.
Eat
Fresh, Eat Local!
Community
Supported Agriculture (CSA) has become a popular way for consumers to
buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. Basically, a farmer offers
"shares" to the public. Typically the share consists of a box
of vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Consumers purchase a share and in return
regularly receive ultra-fresh seasonal produce.
ARC is partnering with Featherstone
Farm to be a drop site for their winter CSA. Featherstone Farm has
been in operation for over 12 years and grows over 50 varieties of organic
produce (they do not sell animal products). Their winter CSA is $320.
Boxes are delivered every other week from November through February and
are large enough to feed a family of four for two weeks. If you're interested
in signing up for the winter CSA, email Dallas at dallas@animalrightscoalition.com.
You
Said No to Puppy and Kitten Mills!
Thanks
to the 49 people who came out to say “NO!” to puppy and kitten
mills by joining our August demonstration outside Petland in St. Paul.
You asked shoppers to boycott Petland until they stop supporting kitten
and puppy mills. In other states similar peaceful store protests have
been successful in educating consumers about cruel breeding practices
and Petland’s involvement in continuing the suffering of animals
in mass breeding mills. The more people, the more the message gets out
to consumers, and the stronger the message to Petland we’re not going
to put up with it.
Want to continue to educate others and learn more? Make
sure to tune in to a rerun of the Animal
Planet investigation of Petland and their use of puppy mill dogs.
Stop
by Ethique Nouveau!
The
Animal Rights Coalition's Ethique
Nouveau store is located at 317 W. 48th St. in south Minneapolis.
We hope you'll come down, check us out, and take time to chat with Dallas
Rising, ARC Program Director, about volunteer opportunities and ways you
can get involved to help animals. While you're there, do a little shopping
and help the animals at the same time, as all store profits support
our animal advocacy programs.
Ethique Nouveau is all about compassion and kindness towards animals. We carry lots of animal-friendly items - and many product lines you won't find anywhere else in the Twin Cities - all vegan (free of animal products / not tested on animals) and kind to both humans and animals. Here's just a sampling of what's in stock, with more being added daily:
Some
of the hottest ethical fashion this side of the Mississippi - purses and
tote bags, laptop bags and briefcases, men's and women's belts and buckles,
men's and women's wallets, iPod cases, ties, teeshirts and hoodies, gorgeous
scarves, and and a great selection of jewelry by local vegan artists.
Tons of cookbooks, the largest selection of humane children's books in the area, and some of the best picks for activist strategy, animal liberation philosophy, and veg parenting available along with the latest DVDs on issues you're concerned about.
Many varieties of vegan dog treats - you asked for them, you got them. Your dogs (and billions of farmed animals) will thank you. Plus organic catnip and catnip toys to make your kitties' day, companion animal gear and grooming products, and odor neutralizing candles and room spray.
Everything
to make a veg kid happy - colorful wooden fair trade animal mobiles, puzzles,
and toys, kid's backpacks, adorable infant, toddler, and youth veg message
wear, Isabooties vegan eco-friendly shoes for funky lil' baby feet, and
cruelty-free baby care products.
Lip-smacking good lip gloss, eco-friendly water-based nail polish, body lotions, mists, body lathers and soaps, skin care products, vegan perfume in many different scents, Sore Muscle, Chill Out, and Ahhh-Choo bath salts, pedicure pods, men's grooming products, and even Glyde vegan condoms.
Yummy
soy candles in all sorts of delicious fragrances.
Buttons, magnets, and bumperstickers - an affordable and colorful way to spread the word about animal liberation
Ban Pound Seizure gear - dog tees, bandanas, ID tags - spread the word and protect your furry family members from researchers.
And last but not least, those all important snack items: vegan mac n' cheese mix (including a gluten-free variety), organic vegan fair trade chocolates, vegan jerky, Just Like Honey spread, rice milk chocolate bars (the closest thing to vegan milk chocolate), and vegan nacho "cheese" dip. Especially for kids check out the vegan jelly beans and several varieties of gummi candy. New food items are being added all the time as we continue to bring you products formerly available only via mail order. Check out this great video about Ethique Nouveau put together by Compassionate Chef, Ciree Linsenman.
Direct
Care is Direct Action!
As
interest in "urban farming" spreads, many cities are considering
letting residents keep backyard flocks of chickens. This can present opportunities
for people to learn about chickens and other domestic fowl, but also presents
challenges regarding the quality of their care and will likely lead to
a huge increase in abandoned birds. Minneapolis currently tolerates wanton
breeding, swapping, and backyard slaughter, all of which are being actively
promoted by local urban farming enthusiasts. ARC and Chicken
Run Rescue (CRR) encourage animal advocates to take an active role
in advocating for chickens and other domestic fowl as this trend continues
(view CRR's brochure here
for more information). Here's what you can do:
- Sign up as a foster or volunteer with CRR to help care for chickens, consider adopting birds who need homes, and apply for chicken permits.
- Become involved in local policy development and standards of care. Lobby for education requirements for permit applicants. Work to ensure that backyard slaughter is prohibited in your city.
- Advocate for roosters - 50% of hatched chicks are roosters
and they are killed outright, abandoned, or sold to slaughter. Oppose
limits and bans on roosters.
Protect
Your Companion Animal from Being Used as a Research Tool
Minnesota's
pound seizure law requires that publicly funded pounds and shelters turn
over unclaimed animals for experimentation after a five-day holding period
if requested by a research facility. MN Statute 35.71 states "However,
if a tag affixed to the animal or a statement by the animal's owner after
the animal's seizure specifies that the animal may not be used for research,
the animal must not be made available to any institution..."
Stop by ARC today and purchase a tag so your companion animal s protected
should he or she ever be lost.
Challenging
the Myth of Humane Animal Products
As
the media pay increased attention to the abuses occurring at large-scale
animal farming operations, consumers are seeking alternatives. Labels
such as “Cage Free,” “Free Range,” “Humanely
Certified,” and “Grass Fed” suggest that those willing
to pay a higher price can enjoy eggs, dairy, and meat from small-scale
“humane” farms that treat animals with compassion and respect.
But is the public being misled? ARC's "Humane Farming Myth"
brochure answers this question and is a great resource to share with family
and friends. Preview
the brochure and then contact ARC for copies to share with others.
Here's what Shannon Kimball of Bridges of Respect had to say about the
brochure: "I'm a humane educator in Minneapolis giving roughly 80
presentations a year to students ranging from grades six through college...The
Animal Rights Coalition's brochure, "The Humane Farming Myth",
is just what I was looking for! Finally, there is a comprehensible piece
of literature to encompass a broader insight: That regardless of the label
on the package animals are harmed when they are used for food. I want
to make sure each student receives at least one."
Pound seizure is the sale of cats and dogs from a pound or shelter to
research labs. Only two states --Minnesota and Oklahoma, still have laws
requiring that publicly funded pounds and shelters turn over unclaimed
animals for experimentation. (On 3/27/10 Utah eliminated mandatory pound
seizure.) The ultimate fate of these former companion animals is death,
but before they die, they may suffer greatly. Visit End
Pound Seizure Minnesota to sign the petition and find out more.
Petting
zoos allow children to feed, ride, or have their pictures taken with animals
-- and often bring home much more than their parents bargained for as
petting zoos are notorious for infecting children with potentially lethal
bacteria such as E.
coli and salmonella. Click here
for a fact sheet with more details.
Hearing
a lot about violence in schools? You can do something to help: Cut out
dissection! Every year, millions of animals are killed and shipped off
to schools, where young people are given scalpels and told to slice up
the animals’ bodies. What does dissection teach? Not much, except
that it’s ok to chop up animals. Students, parents, and teachers
can contact ARC for advice on how to object to dissection at their school.
Donate
Furs to the Cuddle Coats
Program
Tax-deductible for you, donated furs offer comfort and aid
orphaned, injured, and abused wild animals in their recovery. This program
is in partnership with Wildlife
Rehabilitation and Release, the Wildcat
Sanctuary, and Wildcare
Wildlife Rehabilitation. Furs can either be dropped off at our office
at 317 W. 48th St. in south Minneapolis or mailed to us. Any fur is accepted
(coats, trims, muffs, and fur-lined gloves). Over 72 furs have been donated
so far! Contact Dallas
for more information.
Chill
Out with the Latest Rhymes with Vegan Episode
Chill
out and check out Rhymes
With Vegan! This wildly popular online vegan cooking show is sponsored
by ARC and has something for everyone, whether you're new to vegan cooking
or an old hand.
Calling
All Tofu Tots for VegKins Meetups!
ARC's VegKins is a group for parents raising vegetarian
and vegan children. The group meets once a month (or more). Kids play
with other veggie kids while parents hang out and talk about grown-up
stuff. The group is currently made up of parents with children up to five
years old, but others are always welcome! Join the VegKins
Facebook group to exchange ideas and information online with other
parents and help build this community of parents raising compassionate
kids.
