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Join ARC for ARC Activists’ Circle, a brand-new monthly online gathering for our volunteer community!

On the first Monday of each month, we’ll hop on Zoom to connect with fellow advocates, share updates about upcoming campaigns and events, hear your ideas and opinions, and answer questions. It’s a relaxed space to stay in the loop, build community, and talk all things animal advocacy with other passionate activists.

ARC Activists’ Circle is designed for current volunteers and people interested in volunteering. If you have general questions about ARC outside of volunteering, please reach out to our office by phone or email during store hours.

To keep this space welcoming and productive for everyone, we ask that participants:
- Be respectful and allow others to finish speaking
- Avoid interrupting
- Use considerate language
- Treat everyone with fairness and kindness
- Always have your video on so everyone can feel comfortable

This event is locked for security purposes. Please sign up on
POINT or email kelsey@animalrightscoalition.com to receive the Zoom passcode.

𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/608751

Note: ARC Activists’ Circle is separate from our in-person Volunteer Meeting, which takes place on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM.

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For more volunteer opportunities, visit POINT: https://pointapp.org/orgs/856

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𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥:
https://dash.pointapp.org/events/820609

Join ARC for a rewarding volunteer day at Farmaste Animal Sanctuary! We’ll be cleaning the barns and helping with other essential chores to support the animals. After we wrap up, there may even be time to meet some of the sanctuary residents!

🔟 Only 10 spots are available—sign up on POINT today to reserve yours!

📌 Important: All participants must complete Farmaste’s waiver, linked in the POINT event description.

❗Please only RSVP if you're certain you can attend, so you don’t take a spot from someone else. If your plans change, update your RSVP on POINT ASAP so someone else can join.

𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥:
https://dash.pointapp.org/events/820609

📩 Questions? Email Kelsey@animalrightscoalition.com.

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For more volunteer opportunities, visit ARC on POINT: https://pointapp.org/orgs/856

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The food will be bountiful and delicious when you join ARC and friends for the 31st Annual Turkey-Free Friendsgiving Potluck on Sunday, November 8th! You do not have to be vegan or vegetarian to attend, but please bring a vegan dish to share!

Beverages will be provided, along with a variety of vegan cheeses and vegan turkey roasts to sample. Bring a vegan main dish, side dish, or dessert to share, along with a serving spoon (vegan = no meat, dairy, eggs, gelatin, honey, or refined sugar). Your dish should serve at least 10 people. Please bring a list of ingredients so we can be allergy-friendly. Please consider bringing a plate and utensils for yourself if possible, otherwise we will have some provided.

This is a wonderful event to bring your friends and family to and show them how delicious vegan holiday eating can be. We are looking forward to sharing a special meal with all of our friends, longtime and brand new. Location is Minnehaha Masonic Lodge #165, 5149 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417. Please RSVP so we know how many people to expect.

We suggest, if your last name begins with:

A-J, bring a main dish or salad.
K-R, side dish or appetizers.
S-Z, desserts.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!
If you’re interested in volunteering at the Friendsgiving event, we need people to help set up before, staff the plant-based cheese table and kids table, greet people as they enter, stand at the welcome table, take photos, help the dishwasher, and clean up at the end. The POINT event will say it goes from 2:00-7:00 pm. That's because the set up shift starts at 2:00 and the clean-up shift goes till 7:00 pm.

𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/789709

Or email Kelsey@animalrightscoalition.com.
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For more volunteer opportunities, visit POINT: https://pointapp.org/orgs/856

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Pop-Up Event Announcement!
We’re excited to invite you to our pop-up event at Ethique Nouveau on Saturday, November 14, from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, showcasing Hex & Quill. This business is run by Angel, a registered cottage food baker from Minnesota, creating experimental vegan pastries.

Pop-Up Menu:
Coming soon!

Pre-Orders launch on November 7th:
https://www.hotplate.com/hexandquill
Instagram: @hexandquillbakeco
Facebook: Hex & Quill Bake Co.

Also note that there will be a vegan food drive at the store, so bring your plant-based non-perishable foods to benefit a local pantry!

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Vegan Cheese-Making Workshop with Instructor Steve Leinen

Instructor Steve Leinen, winner of the ARC Vegan Mac and Cheese contest, will demonstrate how to make four vegan cheeses. He is still deciding which cheeses to feature, but in past classes he has made ricotta, herbed feta, queso dip, cheddar cheese ball, fresh mozzarella, sharp cheddar, and dill Havarti.

Come watch step-by-step demonstrations and sample the vegan cheeses afterward!

Fee and Cancellation Policy
The fee for this workshop is $10 and is non-refundable, even if you cancel.

Registration opens November 1, at noon.
To secure your spot, you must register on Meetup, and send a screenshot of your receipt to Amy at 651-399-2523 and reply "Vegan Cheese"
https://www.givemn.org/organization/Animal-Rights-Coalition

Please register only if you are committed to attending. This is a popular class with limited seating, and there is often a wait list of people hoping for a spot. When someone registers and does not attend, that seat goes unused while another person who wanted to participate misses the opportunity. You risk being removed from the meetup group if you demonstrate a history of unexplained no-shows for events.

Location and Parking
5149 Bloomington Ave., Minneapolis. The venue is a Masonic Lodge. There is plenty of free parking on the residential streets and in the parking lot. Head downstairs for the workshop.
5149 Bloomington Ave, Mpls is a Masonic Lodge - AM - AF

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In his latest documentary, Ghost Elephants, Werner Herzog continues the tradition of blending obsession, mystery, and the strange beauty of the natural world. Created for National Geographic, the film follows a fascinating and almost mythical search deep in the forests of Angola. For more than a decade, conservation biologist Steve Boyes, a National Geographic Explorer, has been pursuing the legend of a mysterious herd known as the Ghost Elephants. These animals are said to live in the remote highlands of Angola, hidden in dense forests and rarely seen by humans. For years, they have existed somewhere between science and folklore.

Free screening. Vegan snacks provided. Feel free to bring vegan potluck items to share. Discussion afterwards.

RSVP required: https://www.meetup.com/vegan-415/events/317050407

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We look forward to revisiting MCTC's Volunteer and Internship Fair this year on Wednesday, November 18th, to recruit students as animal advocates! If you're a Minneapolis Community College student, stop by our table to learn more about ARC and the advocacy work we do in the community to educate about animal rights!

If you can't make it, sign up for ARC's monthly volunteer email here: https://sites.google.com/view/arc-volunteer-network/newsletter?authuser=0

Event will be located on-campus at Minneapolis College.

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The annual Minnesota Science Teachers Association (MnSTA) Conference on Science Education invited ARC to share resources with educators of all ages about alternatives to using animals in the classroom!

We will have a variety of literature on dissection alternatives, resources for students to say no to dissection, information on keeping animals as "pets" in the classroom, and the realities of animal testing. We will also have real life models of a bullfrog and cat and a virtual reality set with a dissection program to show how effective the alternatives are.

If you would like to see more information about the conference, please visit their website: https://www.mnsta.org/cgi/page.cgi/2026_Conference.html

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𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/831418

Join ARC for our monthly volunteer meeting (normally held on the third Wednesday of each month) to prep donated fur coats for shipment across the US to comfort rescued wildlife! Depending on the weather, we will be gathering outside in the back of Ethique Nouveau (317 W. 48th Street Minneapolis, MN).

During this session, we will be removing all buttons, zippers, straps, etc., so feel free to bring a pair of sharp scissors or seam ripper of your own if you'd like, 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, but please wear clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty. Vegan pizza and beverages will be provided after prepping from a local pizza shop!

We only have room for 12 people! Please sign up on POINT to reserve your spot!

𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/831418

Or email Kelsey@animalrightscoalition.com.
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For more volunteer opportunities, visit POINT: https://pointapp.org/orgs/856

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The holiday season can be one of the most challenging times for vegans, as we navigate relationships with family and friends while staying true to our beliefs.

Join us for our monthly volunteer meeting, where we'll come together to discuss how to thrive during the holidays as vegans. We’ll cover topics like attending non-vegan celebrations, hosting gatherings for family, choosing to opt out of holiday traditions, and much more. This is a space for us to share our experiences, exchange advice, and support each other during this often tricky season.

This discussion is also helpful for non-vegans who want to better understand and support their vegan loved ones.

Everyone is welcome! You don’t have to be vegan to join ARC events.

Food and beverages will be provided but we would love if you would be willing to share a vegan holiday treat with the group!

Please RSVP on Meetup using the link below so we have a count of how many to expect: https://www.meetup.com/vegan-415/events/317108157/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=232604020

Or email Kelsey@animalrightscoalition.com.
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For more volunteer opportunities, visit POINT: https://pointapp.org/orgs/856

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Meet Jessi, the baker behind Sweet Story Vegan Bakery! A wife, mother of three, grandmother, and vegan for eight years, Jessi was inspired to create delicious, affordable vegan treats that everyone can enjoy. We’re delighted to welcome her to our store for a special pop-up, where she’ll be sharing her baked goods with our community. Stop by, say hello, and discover just how sweet vegan baking can be!

Cookies $4 each:
S'Mores (Gluten Free)
Oreo Stuffed
Dubai Stuffed

Mini Cakes $5 each:
Chocolate Peanut Butter

Muffins $3 each:
Cream Cheese Pumpkin

Pre-Order by DM on Instagram @Sweetstoryvegan

OR Email SweetstoryVegan@gmail.com

Sweet Story Vegan Bakery is a cottage bakery in Mounds View, Minnesota. All products are homemade and not subject to state inspection.

Ongoing: Vegan Food Drive for a local pantry 11 AM - 4 PM.

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