World Farm Animals Day 2008 and Related Events
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USA CO Boulder Ryan   Leafleting / Literature Distribution, Information Table
Date/Time: October 1st, Evening
Location: Boulder Pearl Street Mall
Features: Rocky Mountain Animal Defense is going to pass out information and have a table for World Farm Animals Day and World Vegetarian Day. This will likely be done on the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder Colorado. It is an outdoor strip mall with high traffic.  
USA CO Buena Vista Ark-Valley 719-395-2737   Ark-Valley Humane Society, Inc. (701 Gregg Drivewill) set out handouts offering free veg starter guides to customers in honor of World Farm Animals Day. Find out more about us at www.ark-valley.org  
USA CO Denver Heidi   Max Fund Wellness Center will offer free veg starter guides to visitors in honor of World Farm Animals Day.  
USA CO Denver Harriet 719-276-2201   March / Walk
Date/Time: September 27th; Registration: 3 p.m., Walk: 4 p.m.
Location: Civic Center Park
Features: Join us for a Walk for Farm Animals to benefit Farm Sanctuary!  
USA CO Englewood Mary   Leafleting / Literature Distribution
Date/Time: October 3, 2008  
USA CO Montrose Bobbie 970-497-6435   Leafleting / Literature Distribution, Information Table
Date/Time: October 2, 2008, 2-4pm  
USA CT Branford Gail   Leafleting / Literature Distribution, Information Table  
USA CT Burlington Elizabeth
 
Information Table
Date/Time: Oct 3rd
Location: Bristol Eastern High
Features: Information table hosted by school's animal rights group  
USA CT East Lyme Kelly   Leafleting / Literature Distribution, Information Table
Date/Time: October 2nd, 10:30 am
Location: ELHS
Features: Giving out information during lunch and studyhall period.  
USA CT Hartford Julia   March / Walk
Date/Time: September 27, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Location: Elizabeth Park, Hartford CT
Features: Walk for Farm Animals  
USA CT Lisbon Heather 860-949-5529   March / Walk
Date/Time: October 26th; Registration 12 noon, Walk 1 p.m
Location: Lisbon Meadows park
Features: Join us for a Walk for Farm Animals to benefit Farm Sanctuary!  
USA CT Middletown Roz   Protest
Date/Time: Sept. 27, noon-1
Location: KFC, South Main St.
Features: Protest/ demonstration in front of KFC (Middletown, CT).  
USA DC Washington Adam
 
Leafleting / Literature Distribution, Exhibit, Video Screening
Date/Time: Oct 6-10 all day
Location: DC Area Colleges
Features: Members of Defending Animal Rights Today & Tomorrow (DARTT) and Human League of Baltimore are joining forces for a 2 week college leafleting tour. We feature a 23 panel photo display depicting humyn animals in situations of farmed animal cruelty alongside actual photos inside farms and slaughterhouses. We will also have a body screen playing "Meet your Meat" to educate students in the DC area. The first week is taking place in DC.  
USA DC Washington Farm Sanctuary 607-583-2225   Other
Date/Time: Saturday, October 18, 6-9 p.m.
Location: Equality Center 1640 Rhode Island Ave. NW Washington, D.C.
Features: Party for the Pigs: A benefit for the survivors of the Midwest flood disaster, Washington, D.C.
Join Farm Sanctuary President and Co-founder Gene Baur and hundreds of farm animal advocates as we raise critical funds for the pigs rescued from the Midwest flood disaster. The event will feature a performance by singer-songwriter and Broadway actress Nellie McKay, vegan hors d'oeuvres and treats from some of the area's best vegetarian restaurants, and a silent auction with exciting farm animal-inspired items. Co-hosted by Nellie McKay and Persia White.Call 607-583-2225 ext 221 to reserve your space. General admission tickets cost $50.  
USA DC Washington  
 
Humane Society Walk for the Animals
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Constitution Gardens, next to the World War II Memorial National Mall, Washington D.C.  
USA DC Washington Farm   Protest
Date/Time: Thursday, October 2nd, 11:30-1:30pm
Location: In front of the Fairmont Hotel, 2401 M St
Features: FARM, UPC, Humane League of Baltimore, and DARTT will protest the National Chicken Council's annual conference, which features the leaders of three largest chicken killing operations: Clint Rivers of Pilgrim's Pride, Dick Bond of Tyson's Foods, and Jim Perdue of Perdue Farms.  
USA DC Washington  
 
When: Friday September 19, 4pm-7pm
Where: Meet outside the Metro Center metro station between 4pm and 5pm
What: We will be leafleting the metro station from 4-5p  
USA DC Washington Sarah 703-919-8571   March / Walk
Date/Time: September 20th; Registration 1 p.m., Walk 2 p.m.
Location: Dupont Circle - very metro accessible!
Features: 2-mile walk  
USA DC Washington Cheryl   Leafleting / Literature Distribution
I will post a WFAD sign in my yard and distribute handouts to others.  
USA DE Glasgow Joan 302-378-2244   March / Walk
Date/Time: October 4th; Registration: 9 a.m., Walk 10 a.m.
Location: Glasgow park
Features: Join us for a Walk for Farm Animals to benefit Farm Sanctuary!  
USA FL Boca Raton   954-730-8398   Benefit for Animal Aid, Inc. :

The New York Comedy Club
Friday, October 3th at 8pm
located at 8221 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Fl
One block west of the turnpike on the north side
$20.00 donation admission
(2 item minimum purchase).
Featuring 4 comedians
Joe Vega as headliner  
USA FL Fort Lauderdale Jean 954-494-0523   Features: I live in Fort Lauderdale. I would like to know if any other people are planning an event which I can be a part of on October 2nd.  
USA FL Jacksonville Ashley 904-654-3112   Leafleting / Literature Distribution, Information Table, Feed-In
Date/Time: September 27, 2008, morning
Location: Petco/ southside and beaches  
USA FL Jacksonville Lisa   Leafleting / Literature Distribution  
USA FL Margate   954-730-8398   Island Jack's (954-984-4422)
5425 W. Atlantic Blvd.- Margate, Fl.

Sunday, Sept. 28 from 6-9pm.

Animal Aid is hosting a fundraiser party at Island Jacks - located at Atlantic and 441 in Margate
We are expecting at least 100 people!!  
USA FL Miami Linda 305-887-2877   March / Walk
Date/Time: October 5th; Registration 4 p.m., Walk 5 p.m.
Location: South Beach Whole Foods
Features: Join us for a Walk for Farm Animals to benefit Farm Sanctuary!  
USA FL Miami Laura   Leafleting / Literature Distribution
Date/Time: October 2, 2008
Location: Miami, FL
Features: I will be handing out flyers at work and in my neighborhood. I am also attending the Walk for Farm animals in October and I will take them there with me.  
USA FL Miami Julio 786-280-9082   Information Table
Features: Harmony Int'l Vegetarian Meat Wholesaler,Inc. will spread the word for World Farm Animals Day.  
USA FL North Fort Myers Karen 239-731-5458   Leafleting / Literature Distribution  
USA FL Orlando Michael   Leafleting / Literature Distribution  
USA FL Orlando Larry 321-331-1859   Leafleting / Literature Distribution, Retail Outreach, Information Table, Lecture, Exhibit, Feed-In, Other
Date/Time: Saturday, October 25, 2008, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Location: Loch Haven Park
Features: www.CFVegFest.org
The event will include healthy living and eco-friendly exhibitors, speakers, and presentations; non-profits; humane education; fun and games for kids; dog and cat adoptions; restaurant booths; food preparation demonstrations, and live music and entertainment. Central Florida Veg Fest will draw both committed vegetarians and those who want to learn more about how to protect our health, the planet, and its inhabitants.  
USA FL Orlando Bryan & Carla 407-617-5572   Leafleting / Literature Distribution, Information Table, March / Walk
Date/Time: October 4 Registration 11 AM Walk 12 PM , Lunch after.
Location: Ethos Vegan Kitchen 1235 N Orange Avenue in downtown Orlando
Features: Please join us at the Orlando Walk for Farm Animals and help us raise funds for Farm Sanctuary. The Walk for Farm Animals helps fund and raise awareness about these vital, education and advocacy efforts. Registration at 11 AM, Walk 12 PM, Delicious vegan lunch afterwards! For more information please visit www.walkforfarmanimals.org  
USA FL Plantation   954-236-0600  Gloria cooks up some favorite produce specialities
Date: Wednesday October 1, 2008
Time: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Whole Foods Market, 7720 Peters Road  
USA FL Port St. Lucie Sandy   Leafleting / Literature Distribution
I will distribute handouts in my community.  
USA FL Sarasota Michele 941-448-3901   March / Walk
Date/Time: October 4th; Registration 8 a.m., Walk 8:30 a.m
Location: Ringling & Bayfront
Features: Join us for a Walk for Farm Animals to benefit Farm Sanctuary!  
USA FL Sebastian Irene   Leafleting / Literature Distribution
I will distribute WFAD handout in my community.  
USA FL St Petersburg Mindi 813-334-2874   March / Walk
Date/Time: October 4th; Registration 9 a.m., Walk 10 a.m.
Location: North Staub Park
Features: Join us for a Walk for Farm Animals to benefit Farm Sanctuary!  
USA FL Tampa Isabelle   Leafleting / Literature Distribution, Information Table, Feed-In
Date/Time: Sept. 29, 2008
Location: workplace
Features: I will bring a variety of vegan desserts to my work place (some which I will prepare and others which I will purchase). I plan to include 1 raw fruit pie. I will also place on the table next to the desserts in the breakroom a variety of AR and vegan literature.  
USA FL Tampa Diane 813-926-1940   Leafleting / Literature Distribution, Information Table, Feed-In
Date/Time: 1st or 2nd week in October
Location: work place
Features: I plan to have a feed-in for my co-workers at the hospital I work. Will have it in our break room. I want to bring food and provide a cruelty free lunch for them. I may also at some time have a table/leaflet.  
USA FL Tampa Colleen   Date/Time: Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Location: University of South Florida Campus-BULL MARKET
Features: We are setting up a booth at the Bull Market for World Vegetarian Day as part of the kickoff to Vegetarian Awareness month.  
USA FL Tampa Isabelle   Leafleting / Literature Distribution
Date/Time: Sept. 27, 2008
Location: University of South Florida library
Features: I will leaflet in front of the USF library.  
USA FL Tampa Isabelle   Exhibit
Date/Time: First 2 weeks of October
Location: Hillsborough Community College Ybor City Campus library
Features: We will create a display at the library with posters, brochures, postcards, etc.  
USA FL Tampa Isabelle   Leafleting / Literature Distribution, Information Table, Feed-In
Date/Time: Sept. 29, 2008
Location: workplace
Features: I will bring a variety of vegan desserts to my workplace (some that I will make and some bought from a health food store or restaurant.). I will also distribute several leaflets, brochures, postcards, regarding factory farming, WFAD, etc.  
USA FL Venice Theresa   Leafleting / Literature Distribution, Information Table, Other
Date/Time: Oct. 4, 2008, 8 a.m.
Location: Venice FL Farmers Market
Features: I rent a booth at the weekly local farmer's market and will be happy to offer literature, display a poster and talk to the visitors about animal rights and the benefits of going vegetarian. I also teach weekly hypnosis and weight (and other) classes as part of my business and encourage the attendees to cut back on their meat consumption for health and weight reasons.  
USA FL Weston Marina 954-349-3131   Leafleting / Literature Distribution
Features: I will distribute handouts throughout my community.  
USA GA Athens Wendy   Leafleting / Literature Distribution, Information Table, Feed-In
Date/Time: October 3, 9:30am-2:30pm
Location: Univ. of Georgia Tate Plaza
Features: Speak Out for Species (S.O.S), a student organization at the University of Georgia, will host information tables and vegan snacks in Tate Plaza at the University of Georgia on Friday October 3 from 9:30am-2:30pm. More info available at www.uga.edu/sos or at sos@uga.edu.  
USA GA Atlanta Melody 404-610-6894   March / Walk
Date/Time: October 4th; Registration 9:30 a.m., Walk 10 a.m
Location: John Howell Park
Features: Join us for a Walk for Farm Animals to benefit Farm Sanctuary!  
USA GA Atlanta Randall   Leafleting / Literature Distribution
I will leaflet in my neighborhood and work in honor of World Farm Animals Day.  
USA GA Sandy Springs  
 
Join us Saturday, Sept 27, in Sandy Springs as we celebrate the animals. WellPet Humane and rescue groups from all over the Metro area will be having events all day including a run/walk.

For more information please visit: www.celebrateanimals.org  
USA HI Honolulu Cathy 808-721-4211   Information Table
Date/Time: October 2, 2008 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Location: University of Hawai'i
Features: Animal Rights Hawai'I will spread the message of compassion.  
USA HI Kaneohe Lisa   Leafleting / Literature Distribution, Information Table, Lecture
Date/Time: October 2, 2008
Location:To be announced
Features: A group of concerned individuals will get together to spread the word about farmed animal cruelty and educate others.  
USA HI Oahu Veg Soc Of Hi   Date/Time: Sat., Oct. 18, 2008, 7 pm

Location: McCoy Pavilion
Features: In honor of World Farm Animals Day, registered dietitian and nutritionist Brenda Davis will be giving a presentation to the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii. The lecture is free and open to the public. The topic will be "Reclaiming Your Health: Lessons from the Marshall Islands." Ms. Davis is a leader in her field and an internationally acclaimed speaker. She has worked as a public health nutritionist, clinical nutrition specialist, nutrition consultant and academic nutrition instructor. She is currently the lead dietitian in a diabetes intervention research project in the Marshall Islands.A co-author of the best-sellers books, Becoming Vegetarian, The New Becoming Vegetarian, Becoming Vegan, Defeating Diabetes, Dairy-free and Delicious, and the newly released, Raw Revolution Diet-she is currently working on a 7th book to be released in the summer of 2009. For more info, visit www.vsh.org  
USA HI Wailuku Veg Soc Of Hi   Date/Time: Fri., Oct. 17, 2008, 7 pm
Cameron Center,
Location: McCoy Pavilion
Features: In honor of World Farm Animals Day, registered dietitian and nutritionist Brenda Davis will be giving a presentation to the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii. The lecture is free and open to the public. The topic will be "Reclaiming Your Health: Lessons from the Marshall Islands." Ms. Davis is a leader in her field and an internationally acclaimed speaker. She has worked as a public health nutritionist, clinical nutrition specialist, nutrition consultant and academic nutrition instructor. She is currently the lead dietitian in a diabetes intervention research project in the Marshall Islands.A co-author of the best-sellers books, Becoming Vegetarian, The New Becoming Vegetarian, Becoming Vegan, Defeating Diabetes, Dairy-free and Delicious, and the newly released, Raw Revolution Diet-she is currently working on a 7th book to be released in the summer of 2009. For more info, visit www.vsh.org  


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