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Instructor Steve Leinen, ARC Vegan Mac and Cheese contest winner, will demonstrate how to make four vegan cheeses -Ricotta, Queso Dip, Cheddar Cheese Ball, and perhaps Dill Havarti.

Attend to watch step-by-step instructions and sample the vegan cheeses afterward!

Please do NOT rsvp if you have already attended one of Steve's cheese classes AND you are positive you can attend. No-shows risk being removed from the group, as this is a popular class with limited seating and many people are usually on the wait list.

5149 Bloomington Ave, Mpls is a Masonic Lodge. There is plenty of free parking on the residential street and in their parking lot. Head down the stairs for the workshop.

RSVP:
https://www.meetup.com/vegan-415/events/313195063

https://www.facebook.com/events/878529118354708/

From the co-creator of the sensational hit documentary films Cowspiracy & What The Health, comes HOW TO MAKE DRUGS (and feel great about everything), a comedic look at the process of drug development in the US, uncovering the wasteful, dangerous and the often absurd use of animal testing in the 21st century.

Through interviews with premier researchers, physicians, policy experts, lobbyists and activists, a story unravels of unchecked government spending, entrenched culture and faulty science costing taxpayers billions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of lives each year.

Join us for the free screening, vegan snacks, and a discussion afterwards.

Sign up so we can save you a seat!
https://www.meetup.com/vegan-415/events/312808701/

https://www.facebook.com/events/1573722050532268/

𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/564127

Join the Animal Rights Coalition at Augsburg University to engage students in meaningful conversations about animal rights and the benefits of adopting a vegan lifestyle!

We'll be tabling in the Christensen Center with pay-per-view virtual reality headsets that give students a first-hand look into the harsh realities of factory farming. Participants can watch from the perspective of a chicken, pig, or cow to see how animals raised for food endure suffering before ending up in grocery store packages. For each student who watches, we’ll offer $2 and have a follow-up conversation to discuss what they’ve seen.

Volunteers are needed to, distribute informative literature, set up and assist with the VR headsets, and talk with students about animal rights, veganism, and their own experience.

𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/564127

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

https://www.facebook.com/events/1431163605374892/

Are you over 50 years of age and want to enjoy a vegan meal with others? This is the perfect dine-out for you!

Join Carol, one of the Animal Rights Coalition Dine Out hosts, for an opportunity to meet like-minded folks and have a delicious meal while supporting restaurants with good vegan options.

Everyone is welcome! You don't need to be vegan to attend but all meals ordered while at this event MUS be vegan to create a safe and comfortable space for all attendees.

Save your seat! RSVP required

NOTES:
If you are willing to pitch in a couple of dollars to help cover the costs of running the Meetup, we would greatly appreciate it. Donations are not required.

Please also note that while some dine-outs are open to everyone, this particular meetup is for the over 50 crowd.

RSVP required:
https://www.meetup.com/vegan-415/events/312920708

https://www.facebook.com/events/1648779599618486/

Join us to jump in the lake for a good cause! In 2018 we raised $918 for Special Olympics Minnesota by doing the Polar Plunge - can you help us top this in 2026? As an added bonus, a generous anonymous donor has offered to donate $100 to ARC for each person who jumps!

Date: Saturday, March 14th, 2026

Location: Riley Lake Park Pavilion
9180 Riley Lake Road
Eden Prairie, MN

Time: TBD. Plunging starts at noon, we can choose our timeslot 3 days prior to the event

Cost: Fundraise a minimum of $75. You get to create a fundraising page with a personal link to share with friends and family.

What to wear: Shoes are required at all times. We will make sure everyone has an ARC shirt to wear

Join the team and create your fundraising page: https://reg.plungemn.org/team/animalrightscoalition

Password: TeamTofu1981

Plunge FAQs: https://www.plungemn.org/faqs/

Once you've joined the team (following the link above),
𝗟𝗘𝗧 𝗨𝗦 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗨'𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/515871

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

https://www.facebook.com/events/1230626628994517/

Join us at Ethique Nouveau for an afternoon full of flavor!

We’re teaming up with Vegan Food That’s Vegan AND Just Juice.

Vegan Food That's Vegan is featuring dreamy, creamy White Vanilla Chocolate Bars in a variety of crave-worthy flavors!

Menu + Prices:
$8 - Classic White Vanilla
$9 - White Vanilla w/ Caramelized Rice Crisps
$9 - Lavender White Vanilla
$9 - Cherry White Vanilla
$9 - Strawberry White Vanilla
$10 - White Vanilla w/ Pistachios
$10 - White Vanilla w/ Macadamia Nuts
$10 - White Vanilla w/ Pecans

Preorder begins NOW and ends March 12.
Preorder site:
https://veganfoodthatsvegan.square.site
Email for questions: veganfoodthatsvegan@gmail.com
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Just Juice is bringing more than just juice! Check out this entirely vegan menu! Pre-order is recommended!

$15 - Jerk Chicken Rasta Pasta (vegan)
$8 - Plant-based cheesecake (Reese Peanut Butter Cup, Oreo, Blueberry, Strawberry, Peach Cobbler, Pineapple Upside Down, Double Chocolate)
$8 - Plant-Based Tres Leches (strawberry creme)
$6 - Cookie Butter banana pudding
$7 - Fresh Lemonade (strawberry, blueberry mint, raspberry basil, pickle)
$7 - Flavored Black Tea (peach mango)
$7 - Purple Rain Hibiscus tea
$10 - Cold Press Juice:
MinnAPPolis (Gala apples and Honeycrisp apples
Dorothy Punch (strawberry, oranges, and Gala apples)
Unbigthatack (kale, cucumbers, green apples, pears, and pink lady apples
Scan the QR code in the image to preorder any of the Just Juice items. Follow us online to stay in tune with @justjuicempls
justjuicempls@gmail.com

💚 Bonus Good Deed:
We’re also hosting a Vegan Food Drive at the shop! Bring along any plant-based, non-perishable food items to help stock a local pantry and support those in need.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1433262918499937/

𝗟𝗘𝗧 𝗨𝗦 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗨'𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/505804

Join us for our monthly volunteer meeting and potluck to watch the second half of "Five Decades – One Mission," a powerful six-part documentary series produced by FARM (Farm Animal Rights Movement). The series features interviews with ten early leaders of the movement and explores the roots, growth, and lasting impact of animal rights activism in the United States.

The 3.5-hour documentary commemorates two pivotal events from 1975: the publication of Peter Singer’s Animal Liberation, which introduced the concept of animal rights to America, and the World Vegetarian Congress in Orono, Maine, which helped bring early activists together. Through interviews with Peter Singer, Freya Dinshah, Alex Hershaft, Victoria Moran, Jim Mason, and others, the series traces the movement’s origins, early campaigns, influential publications, and honors key pioneers whose work shaped the movement we’re part of today.

We’ll enjoy good company and tasty snacks while watching the second half of the series, followed by an in-depth discussion on the importance of these early actions made by animal heroes and how we got to where we are today. If you didn't make it to the February Volunteer Meeting to watch Part 1, you can still attend March's Meeting! Or you can purchase the series yourself and watch the first half here: https://fivedecades.org/?mc_cid=4022c0e2c9&mc_eid=8fadc2559d

Everyone is welcome—you don’t need to be vegan to attend ARC events.

Food and beverages will be provided, and we’d love it if you brought a vegan dish to share!

𝗟𝗘𝗧 𝗨𝗦 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗨'𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/505804

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

https://www.facebook.com/events/897493716242373/

Join us at Humane World for Animals Annual Humane Lobby Day on Tuesday, March 17th! Humane Lobby Day is an amazing opportunity to speak up for animals, get to know your legislators, and discuss laws in support of animal rights. Show lawmakers that protecting animals is a priority for Minnesotans!

Learn more about Humane Lobby Day on HWA website and register to attend:
https://secure.humaneworld.org/page/184618/event/1

Be sure to stop by ARC’s table and say hello while you’re there! We'll have information about campaigns we're working on to advocate for animals and how you can get involved.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2073993679807822/

🧇 Vegan Waffle Party 🧇

Join us for another delicious vegan waffle celebration! We’ll be serving classic vegan waffles for everyone, and we invite attendees to bring a topping to share.

Admission:

$5 entry includes one regular vegan waffle (gluten-free waffles available) and beverages

$1 per sample of waffle contest entries

All proceeds benefit our animal advocacy work 💚

🏆 Waffle Maker Contest

Think you can beat the reigning Waffle Wonderland Champion, Troy, who won with his legendary Pizza Waffle in 2025? He's bringing a new recipe to the table this year.

Contestants must make enough samples for 50 people.

Interested in competing? Email AmyLeinen@animalrightscoalition.com
to sign up and submit your recipe

𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗘𝗗! 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥:

𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/564116

Join ARC 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 15 people! Please sign up on POINT to reserve your spot!

𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/564116

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

https://www.facebook.com/events/732335346624224/

𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥:
https://dash.pointapp.org/events/592133

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/592133

📩 Questions? Email Kelsey@animalrightscoalition.com.

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

https://www.facebook.com/events/929297599463613/

Chickens lay eggs anyway, so what’s the harm?

Our Vegan Ethics & Eggs workshop tackles this common question head-on. Together, we’ll unpack the biology of hens, the realities of the egg industry, and the ethical reasons egg production harms chickens.

Ideal for:

Vegans seeking strong, informed outreach tools

Non-vegans looking to understand the impact of eggs on chickens beyond common assumptions

You'll appreciate the tidbits you learned here!

RSVP:
https://www.meetup.com/vegan-415/events/312809558

https://www.facebook.com/events/1835580160428721/