ARC Calendar – Animal Rights Coalition

	December 2025
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	1	2	3	4	5	6 ARC Vegan Food Drive ARC Vegan Food Drive December 6, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 317 W 48th St, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55419 We’re hosting a food drive to collect non-perishable, plant-based food items for a local food shelf. All donations must be vegan, new, and within their expiration or best used-by date. Drop by anytime between 1 - 3 pm to leave a donation. There will also be a vegan pop up, Vegan Food That's Vegan, on site should you want to buy some delicious chocolate! See you there! Suggestions: Beans, dried or canned Boxed vegan meals Canned or dried fruit Canned vegetables Flours Lentils Nutritional yeast Nuts, nut spreads Pasta Rice and other grains Sauces, salsas, syrup, veg broth, and salad dressings Seeds- pumpkin, flax, hemp, sesame Shelf-stable plant-based milk Soups Body care items are accepted as long as they are vegan appropriate. Tips- Cans with pop top lids when possible. Vegan = No honey/whey/gelatin/dairy/cheese/lard/meat/VitD/lanolin/l-cysteine https://www.facebook.com/events/1634376607724753/ See more details Vegan Food That's Vegan Pop Up Vegan Food That's Vegan Pop Up December 6, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 317 W 48th St, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55419 Join us at Ethique Nouveau for an afternoon full of flavor, fun, and fabulously vegan treats! We’re teaming up with Vegan Food That’s Vegan to bring you a sweet escape you won’t want to miss — featuring dreamy, creamy White Vanilla Chocolate Bars in a variety of crave-worthy flavors! Menu + Prices: Classic White Vanilla – $8 White Vanilla w/ Caramelized Rice Crisps – $9 Lavender White Vanilla – $9 Cherry White Vanilla – $9 Strawberry White Vanilla – $9 White Vanilla w/ Pistachios – $10 White Vanilla w/ Macadamia Nuts – $10 White Vanilla w/ Pecans – $10 ✨ First come, first indulged — quantities are limited, so come early to snag your favorites! 💚 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 this season. Let’s spread some joy — one chocolate bar (and one can of beans) at a time. https://www.facebook.com/events/771364772377258/ See more details • •
7 Dine Out at Reverie Dine Out at Reverie December 7, 2025 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Reverie Cafe + Bar Join Jordan, one of the Animal Rights Coalition Dine Out hosts, for brunch at Reverie! This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded folks and have a delicious meal while supporting restaurants with great vegan options. Everyone is welcome! You do not need to be vegan to attend, but all items ordered need to be vegan. Parking: Street parking is available RSVP AGREEMENT: Please make sure to keep your RSVP up to date and arrive on time. These dine outs often fill up fast with people added to the wait list. Please be fair to them so that they have a chance to see if they are able to attend. This is also important so that we can give restaurants an accurate number as they are often busy and holding spots for us which could have gone to other customers. I will send a reminder to everyone 3 days before the dine out. Canceling within 24 hours of the dine out time or not showing up will both count as a strike (unless you were on the wait list and were added because someone dropped out within 24 hours). If you get 3 strikes in a year you won't be able to attend future dine outs. RSVP's still open! Sign up on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/vegan-415/events/312079043/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2 https://www.facebook.com/events/828438753496761/ See more details •	8 CANCELED: Help! I'm Going Vegan! Q&A CANCELED: Help! I'm Going Vegan! Q&A December 8, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Ethique Nouveau Are you thinking about going vegan or just starting out and feeling overwhelmed with questions? What if you could get all those questions answered in one go by experienced, friendly vegans who understand where you're coming from? You're in luck! At this Q&A, seasoned vegans are here to help. Bring your questions—big or small—and we'll provide straightforward, supportive answers. Whether it’s about nutrition, ethics, the environment, or social justice, we're ready to dive into it all. Need advice on how to tell Grandma her famous banana bread isn’t quite vegan? We’ve got tips for that too, plus a recipe to make it cruelty-free! With the holidays just around the corner, this is the perfect chance to learn how to navigate family meals, gatherings, and traditions, all while staying true to your values. Our workshops are relaxed, informative, and fun. So, join us for a lively discussion with like-minded folks, and enjoy some delicious vegan treats while you're at it! 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧: Please update your RSVP on Meetup so we know how many people to expect! https://www.meetup.com/vegan-415/events/311679216/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2 https://www.facebook.com/events/2804140946457621/ See more details •	9	10	11	12	13 Volunteer Day at Farmaste Animal Sanctuary Volunteer Day at Farmaste Animal Sanctuary December 13, 2025 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Farmaste Animal Sanctuary 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/453212 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/453212 📩 Questions? Email Kelsey@animalrightscoalition.com. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– For more volunteer opportunities, visit ARC on POINT: https://pointapp.org/orgs/856 https://www.facebook.com/events/2375305429591228/ See more details •
14	15	16	17 December Volunteer Meeting December Volunteer Meeting December 17, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 317 W 48th St, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55419 𝗟𝗘𝗧 𝗨𝗦 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗨'𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/470201 Join us for our monthly volunteer meeting and holiday potluck! This gathering is open to anyone interested in connecting with fellow activists. We’ll enjoy good company and discuss what 2026 could look like for the Anima Rights Coalition activism community, all while celebrating the season. Everyone is welcome! You don’t need to be vegan to attend ARC events. Food and beverages will be provided, but we’d love it if you’d bring a vegan dish to share! 𝗟𝗘𝗧 𝗨𝗦 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗨'𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/470201 Or email Kelsey@animalrightscoalition.com. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For more volunteer opportunities, visit POINT: https://pointapp.org/orgs/856 https://www.facebook.com/events/686467304296311/ See more details •	18	19 PRIDE MEETING!! PRIDE MEETING!! December 19, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm See more details •	20 Protest Four Paws and a Tail Protest Four Paws and a Tail December 20, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Northtown Mall 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/467447 Join us for a peaceful protest against Four Paws and a Tail, on public property near Northtown Mall, 398 Northtown Drive NE, Blaine, Minnesota from Noon - 1:30 PM. Meet us at the intersection of County Road 10 and Jefferson, on the grassy area in front of Chipotle, under the large red Cub Foods sign. You can park in the Chipotle lot or the large lot near Chipotle. Signs are provided but you're welcome to bring your own! We oppose Four Paws and a Tail's business model of buying companion animals from large-scale, commercial breeding facilities and selling them to the public. We also oppose the idea that because a breeding facility is USDA licensed, it is also ethical. 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/467447 Or email Kelsey@animalrightscoalition.com. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For more volunteer opportunities, visit POINT: https://pointapp.org/orgs/856 https://www.facebook.com/events/1401111458110739/ See more details ARC Vegan Food Drive ARC Vegan Food Drive December 20, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 317 W 48th St, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55419 We’re hosting a food drive to collect non-perishable, plant-based food items for a local food shelf. All donations must be vegan, new, and within their expiration or best used-by date. Drop by anytime between 1 - 3 pm to leave a donation. There will also be a vegan pop up featuring Tried and True Confections and Minou Le-Mew! See you there! Suggestions: Beans, dried or canned Boxed vegan meals Canned or dried fruit Canned vegetables Flours Lentils Nutritional yeast Nuts, nut spreads Pasta Rice and other grains Sauces, salsas, syrup, veg broth, and salad dressings Seeds- pumpkin, flax, hemp, sesame Shelf-stable plant-based milk Soups Body care items are accepted as long as they are vegan appropriate. Tips- Cans with pop top lids when possible. Vegan = No honey/whey/gelatin/dairy/cheese/lard/meat/VitD/lanolin/l-cysteine https://www.facebook.com/events/1497233498184308/ See more details Pop-Up and Vegan Food Drive Pop-Up and Vegan Food Drive December 20, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 317 W 48th St, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55419 You will NOT want to miss this amazing day filled with Minou Le-Mew cat toys, Tried and True Confections, and a vegan food drive. Allison Zank, founder of Minou Le-Mew brings an apothecary devoted to the feline-obsessed with artisan cat toys and wellness essentials. Each handmade catnip toy by Minou Le-Mew is a rarity—woven in small numbers, infused with ⊹˚ Miracle Nip ˚⊹ botanicals, and designed with the precision of a chemist and the artistry of a fragrance house. Cat Toys (Chunkles) Gingerbread Man (Winter Non-Denominational) - $32 - weighted and non-weighted options Polar Bear (Winter Non-Denominational) - $32 - weighted and non-weighted options Moon and Star (Solstice) - $24 each, $42 for set - non-weighted, with crinkles Apples - green and red (Solstice) - $24 each, $42 for set - non-weighted, no crinkles Dreidels (Chanukkah) - $24 each - non-weighted, no crinkles White Candles (Chanukkah) - $24 each, non-weighted, with crinkles Red and White Striped Candles (Christmas) $24 each, non-weighted, with crinkles Angels (Christmas) - $24 each, non-weighted, no crinkles Pippy the Chonk - (Year Round) - $24 each, weighted, no crinkles Grooming Fluff Potion Number Nine no-comb kitty cat dreadlock remover Other Whisker Vases -$12 Allison Zank Minou Le-Mew https://minou-lemew.com/ -- Tried and True Confections brings out the delicious treats for the favorite humans in your life. Pre-Order is recommended as selling out due to popularity is heartbreaking. Coquito Lunchbox Cake $18 Coquito is a seasonal drink enjoyed during the Christmas holidays by Puerto Ricans. Rich in coconut and warm spices like cinnamon, cloves and star anise. Moist coconut cake topped with Coquito infused buttercream Chocolate Gingerbread Bear Oatmeal Cream Sandwiches $8 (gingerbread spiced oatmeal Cookies filled with the most luscious Chocolate Buttercream) Teddy McClane 💥 Pre-order only $8 Inspired by John McClane (Bruce Willis) from the Christmas movie Die Hard, Teddy McClane is a festive tribute: two disgruntled, bear-shaped oatmeal cookies packed with bold attitude and sandwiched around rich vanilla buttercream. 💣💥 Back by popular demand, these treats bring all the holiday chaos… in cookie form. Hot Cocoa Cookie Sandwich $8 Two double chocolate chip marshmallow cookies sandwiched with vanilla buttercream and chocolate ganache. Campfire Cookie Sandwich $8 Two marshmallow chocolate chip cookies on top of a gluten-free graham cracker sandwiched with chocolate ganache. Black Forest Cookie Sandwich $8 Two Double chocolate cherry cookies sandwiched with vanilla buttercream, cherry preserves and chocolate ganache. Apricot Oat Bar $5 Tasty, hearty, sweet- you can't go wrong with this delightful apricot oat bar. Pistachio Butter Stuffed Double Chocolate Chip Cookie $7 Double chocolate chip cookie stuffed with pistachio cream. Topped with chocolate ganache, chopped pistachios and a piece of gold dusted dark chocolate. Pre-order link: https://forms.gle/tqf87JxYaMRsVFMDA Lianiz Sandusky (she/her) Tried and True Confections https://www.facebook.com/triedandtrueconfections/ -- And don't forget- We’re hosting a food drive to collect non-perishable, plant-based food items for a local food shelf. All donations must be vegan, new, and within their expiration or best used-by date. Drop by anytime between 1 - 3 pm to leave a donation. Suggestions: Beans, dried or canned Boxed vegan meals Canned or dried fruit Canned vegetables Flours Lentils Nutritional yeast Nuts, nut spreads Pasta Rice and other grains Sauces, salsas, syrup, veg broth, and salad dressings Seeds- pumpkin, flax, hemp, sesame Shelf-stable plant-based milk Soups Body care items are accepted as long as they are vegan appropriate. Tips- Cans with pop top lids when possible. Vegan = No honey/whey/gelatin/dairy/cheese/lard/meat/VitD/lanolin/l-cysteine https://www.facebook.com/events/2948264365365878/ See more details • • •
21 Protest Four Paws and a Tail Protest Four Paws and a Tail December 21, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Northtown Mall 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/467449 Join us for a peaceful protest against Four Paws and a Tail, on public property near Northtown Mall, 398 Northtown Drive NE, Blaine, Minnesota from Noon - 1:30 PM. Meet us at the intersection of County Road 10 and Jefferson, on the grassy area in front of Chipotle, under the large red Cub Foods sign. You can park in the Chipotle lot or the large lot near Chipotle. Signs are provided but you're welcome to bring your own! We oppose Four Paws and a Tail's business model of buying companion animals from large-scale, commercial breeding facilities and selling them to the public. We also oppose the idea that because a breeding facility is USDA licensed, it is also ethical. 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/467449 Or email Kelsey@animalrightscoalition.com. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For more volunteer opportunities, visit POINT: https://pointapp.org/orgs/856 https://www.facebook.com/events/1382918469847544/ See more details •	22 VegKins Holiday Family Karaoke VegKins Holiday Family Karaoke December 22, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Minnehaha Masonic Lodge #165 Are you raising compassionate children in Minnesota? Bring your family to the VegKins Holiday Family Karaoke! Please bring a vegan dish to share (enough for 15-20 people) or pay $10 for your food. All ages, from tiny to teens, are involved in our group. Hope to see you there! VegKins is a unique social networking program for families raising vegan children. This program offers the opportunity to come together for potlucks, parent nights out, park days, teen meetups, and holidays, all with a vegan foundation. https://www.facebook.com/events/1891769544884895/ See more details •	23	24	25	26	27 Protest Four Paws and a Tail Protest Four Paws and a Tail December 27, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Northtown Mall 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/467450 Join us for a peaceful protest against Four Paws and a Tail, on public property near Northtown Mall, 398 Northtown Drive NE, Blaine, Minnesota from Noon - 1:30 PM. Meet us at the intersection of County Road 10 and Jefferson, on the grassy area in front of Chipotle, under the large red Cub Foods sign. You can park in the Chipotle lot or the large lot near Chipotle. Signs are provided but you're welcome to bring your own! We oppose Four Paws and a Tail's business model of buying companion animals from large-scale, commercial breeding facilities and selling them to the public. We also oppose the idea that because a breeding facility is USDA licensed, it is also ethical. 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/467450 Or email Kelsey@animalrightscoalition.com. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For more volunteer opportunities, visit POINT: https://pointapp.org/orgs/856 https://www.facebook.com/events/1207981687896909/ See more details •
28 Protest Four Paws and a Tail Protest Four Paws and a Tail December 28, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Northtown Mall 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/467451 Join us for a peaceful protest against Four Paws and a Tail, on public property near Northtown Mall, 398 Northtown Drive NE, Blaine, Minnesota from Noon - 1:30 PM. Meet us at the intersection of County Road 10 and Jefferson, on the grassy area in front of Chipotle, under the large red Cub Foods sign. You can park in the Chipotle lot or the large lot near Chipotle. Signs are provided but you're welcome to bring your own! We oppose Four Paws and a Tail's business model of buying companion animals from large-scale, commercial breeding facilities and selling them to the public. We also oppose the idea that because a breeding facility is USDA licensed, it is also ethical. 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/467451 Or email Kelsey@animalrightscoalition.com. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For more volunteer opportunities, visit POINT: https://pointapp.org/orgs/856 https://www.facebook.com/events/1163250522079782/ See more details Eating Vegan on a Budget Eating Vegan on a Budget December 28, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Curious about eating plant-based, but think it’s too expensive? Or maybe you’re already vegan, but spending way too much money on food. Join Kelsey, who is certified in Plant-Based Nutrition from T. Colin Campbell's Center for Nutrition Studies, to squash the myth that the vegan lifestyle is hard on your wallet. We’ll discuss why vegan food is expensive, what foods to shop for, where and how to find them, tips for meal planning, and provide tons of resources. Come with questions and be prepared to take notes. All are welcome! You do not need to be vegan to attend ARC events. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88919292511 Meeting ID: 889 1929 2511 Passcode: 963946 https://www.facebook.com/events/816803047903694/ See more details • •	29	30	31