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USA
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NM
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Albuquerque
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D'Ana
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505-304-127
rockerchic_77--at--hotmail.com 
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/ Walk, Classroom Activity Date/Time: September & November Location: Alamosa park, LADE Charter school, state fair, Coors and Central, Walmart Features: We are going to distribute leaflets at the state fair, do an activity at a charter school for high school students, and we are also going to get a group of students and friends to help have a cage in, die in, and video screening in one big event.
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USA
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NM
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Albuquerque
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Viki
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albuquerque--at--walkforfarmanimals.org 
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March / Walk Date/Time: October 3rd at 9 AM Location: Tingley Beach
Features: Take Tingley Drive SOUTH from Central Avenue and park at Tingley Beach. The Walk will begin near the parking lot and will be visible when you park. For more information, contact Viki Elkey at Albuquerque@walkforfarmanimals.org or visit www.walkforfarmanimals.org
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USA
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NM
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Albuquerque
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Michelle
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Leafleting / Literature Distribution Date/Time: October/November Location: UNM Features: Will leaflet around Campus at UNM.
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USA
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NV
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Las Vegas
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Shauna
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702-382-8935
dogmomlv--at--gmail.com 
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Leafleting / Literature Distribution, Information Table Date/Time: October 2nd Features: An information table at Whole Foods in Las Vegas
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USA
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NY
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Amsterdam
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Laura
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amsterdam--at--walkforfarmanimals.org 
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March / Walk Date/Time: September 19th at 11 AM Location: Natural Method Yoga Studio (37 Prospect St.) Features: We'll share a meal after the Walk, so please feel free to bring a vegan potluck dish to pass. Note: Meet at the yoga studio. Parking is across the street from the front of the building; enter in front. For more information, contact Laura Harrison at amsterdam@walkforfarmanimals.org or visit www.walkforfarmanimals.org
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USA
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NY
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Buffalo
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Angela
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buffalo--at--walkforfarmanimals.org 
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March / Walk Date/Time: October 24th at 11 AM Location: Unity Church, Delaware Avenue Features: For more information, contact Angela Banaszak at buffalo@walkforfarmanimals.org or visit www.walkforfarmanimals.org
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USA
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NY
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Ithica
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Anastasia
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ithica--at--walkforfarmanimals.org 
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March / Walk Date/Time: October 11th at 10 AM Location: The Commons, Bernie Milton Pavilion Features: Join us for a Walk around Ithaca, where we will pass many of the community's vegan-friendly businesses, including Gimme Coffee, Greenstar, Food for the Planet, Oasis and Moosewood, ABC Cafe, Aladdins, and Viva. After the Walk we'll hear from Gene Baur, president and co-founder of Farm Sanctuary and author of the national best-seller, Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds about Animals and Food. There will be prizes for the highest local fundraisers! Notes: The 5-k Walk will begin and end at the pavilion on the Commons.
For more information, contact Anastasia St. John at ithica@walkforfarmanimals.org or visit www.walkforfarmanimals.org
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USA
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NY
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Kirkwood
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Gloria
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Leafleting / Literature Distribution, Feed-In Date/Time: Oct 3rd Location: Work Place
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USA
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NY
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Levittown
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Luna
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I will distribute World Farm Animals Day information on my campus and will coordinate a screening of Fowl Play.
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USA
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NY
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New York
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nycvegfest--at--live.com 
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Date/Time: October 11 from 12PM-6PM Location: Tompkins Square Park (East 7th Street between avenues A & B) in Manhattan Features: NYC VegFest is an outdoor festival-come rain or shine from noon to 6pm, we will celebrate Vegetarianism and it is free to the public. For more information, e-mail or visit vegfest.webs.com/
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USA
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NY
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New York
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Lydia
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610-570-3858
info--at--mercyforanimals.org 
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Video Screening Date/Time: Oct 27th, 7pm Location: Downtown Community Television Center, 87 Lafayette St Features: NYC Premiere Screening of MFA's "Fowl Play" Documentary
In honor of October's World Go Vegan Week, MFA proudly presents a special screening of Fowl Play, a documentary that exposes the plight of factory-farmed egg-laying hens through interviews with people who are fighting to save them. Fowl Play leaves viewers with a ground-breaking message of personal change and community outreach. Please join us and bring a friend. Free and open to the public! Screening to be followed by a brief Q & A session. For more information, please email Lydia or call her at 610-570-3858.
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USA
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NY
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New York
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Lydia
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610-570-3858
lydiac--at--mercyforanimals.org 
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Exhibit Date/Time: Oct 11th, 12pm-6pm Location: Tompkins Square Park, East 7th St. between avenues A & B Features: Table at NYC VegFest. >MFA will have a table at the event to provide literature and information to all those attending! Volunteer to staff our table, distribute our literature, and send our message of compassion to New Yorkers. More info on the VegFest can be found at http://vegfest.webs.com/. For more information on this event, please email MFA's New York City Campaign Coordinator Lydia or call her at 610-570-3858.
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USA
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NY
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New York
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Lydia
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610-570-3858
lydiac--at--mercyforanimals.org 
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Leafleting / Literature Distribution Date/Time: Oct 5th, 7pm Location: 7th Avenue between W 31st St and W 33rd St Features: Leafleting at Pink Concert at Madison Square Garden. We'll meet in front of the Borders Bookstore, to the right of the front entrance of MSG at 7pm. For more information , please email MFA's New York Campaign Coordinator Lydia, or call her at 610.570.3858.
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USA
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NY
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New York
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Lydia
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610-570-3858
lydiac--at--mercyforanimals.org 
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Information Table Date/Time: Oct 4, 11am - 6pm Location: Central Park (Enter at West 72nd St. and look for EcoFest signs.)
Features: Tabling at EcoFest 2009 EcoFest will feature an Eco-Fashion Show, Alternative Fuels Exposition, Environmental Art Exhibit, and much more. See http://www.ecofest.com/ for more information. As always, we need enthusiastic volunteers to staff our table so we can reach out to New Yorkers with information on the ethical and environmental benefits of a cruelty-free diet. To volunteer at the MFA table, please email MFA's New York City Campaign Coordinator Lydia or call her at 610-570-3858.
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USA
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NY
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New York
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Robyn
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March / Walk Date/Time: October 4th at 10 AM Location: MerchantÆs Gate in Central Park Features: Join us for eats, treats and an awesome raffle with great prizes. This year's speaker line-up includes Farm Sanctuary President and Co-founder Gene Baur, Jane Velez-Mitchell, author and host of HLN's "Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell" New York State Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal, and Shawn Sweeney of the Jane Goodall Institute. Special musical guest Joy Askew will also be performing, so donÆt miss it! Notes: Walk begins at Central Park West @ 59th Street. We will be walking for approximately an hour and a half. For more information, contact Robyn Lazara at nyc@walkforfarmanimals.org or visit www.walkforfarmanimals.org
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USA
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NY
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Poughkeepsie
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Michael
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Leafleting / Literature Distribution, Video Screening Date/Time: Ongoing Location: Several Features: I plan to distribute handout material at work, the gym, local colleges and to friends and neighbors. I also plan to screen the documentary, Fowl Play, to several groups of friends.
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USA
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NY
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Rochester
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Kathryn
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585-509-7307
kathryncaldwell--at--hotmail.com 
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Information Table, Feed-In Date/Time: Fri - October 2nd, 10 am - 3 pm Location: Tops Friendly Markets, 6720 Pittsford-Palmyra Rd, Fairport, New York 14450 Features: I will bring in baked goodies and literature for the workers during the workday.
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USA
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NY
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Staten Island
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Dr. Elicia
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Classroom Activity Date/Time: Undetermined Location: Port Richmond HS
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USA
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NY
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Syracuse
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Gloria
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kennedgl--at--upstate.edu 
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Leafleting / Literature Distribution Date/Time: October 2nd, Location: Center for Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders, Syracuse, NY Features: As part of our annual observance of WFAD we will be distributing literature to our clinic families and making an even more concentrated effort to encourage a plant-based diet.
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USA
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NY
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Syracuse
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Jennifer
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syracuse--at--walkforfarmanimals.org 
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March / Walk Date/Time: October 3rd at 10 AM Location: Willow Bay
Features: Meet at Willow Bay Shelter. For more information, contact Jennifer Purcell-Jones at syracuse@walkforfarmanimals.org or visit www.walkforfarmanimals.org
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USA
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NY
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Union Square
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Katie
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347-552-2873
calculuskatie--at--gmail.com 
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Exhibit, March / Walk Date/Time: October 2nd - Noon to 3pm Location: Union Square, NYC Features: I plan on getting a permit to set up a table and do leafleting. Also, I was thinking of doing a walk with the banner through Central Park after we run out of materials to hand out in Union Square.
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USA
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NY
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Wantagh
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Pam
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516-781-6619
pamee11793--at--yahoo.com 
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Features: Participating in NYC march on October 4 with 2 other participants.
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USA
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NY
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Windham
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Cheryl
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518-265-5227
cagoettsche--at--hotmail.com 
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USA
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NY
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Woodstock
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Jenny
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845-679-5955
info--at--woodstocksanctuary.org 
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Information Table, Other Date/Time: October 4th Location: Woodstock, NY Features: Annual Blessing of the Animals at the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. The celebration honors farm animals, companion animals and animals worldwide. Guests and their companion animals will join in the celebration, which coincides with Mahatma Gandhi's birthday, World Farm Animals Day and The Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi. Festivities include a musical performance by Prana, a Tibetan blessing of the animals and other animal-inspired prayers and blessings. Desserts and tea provided. Suggested $10 donation per person. Dogs must be leashed.
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USA
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OH
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Cincinnati
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Mike
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March / Walk Date/Time: October 3rd at 10:30 AM Location: Eden Park
Features: Vegan snacks and literature will be available. Dogs are welcome. Note: Meet at the gazebo next to Mirror Lake. For more information, contact Mike Chaffee at cincinnati@walkforfarmanimals.org or visit www.walkforfarmanimals.org
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USA
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OH
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Cincinnati
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Arnie
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Leafleting / Literature Distribution
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USA
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OH
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Cincinnati
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Joe
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513-310-8115
mcfaddjm--at--email.uc.edu 
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Leafleting / Literature Distribution Date/Time: Oct 1, 12pm - 1pm Location: Tangeman Ctr, U of Cincinnati Features: MFA activists will be on campus handing out our "Why Veg?" leaflet to students during their lunch break. This is an opportune time to have people question what they eat. The leafleting will take place in front of the Tangeman Center, UC's food court, at the University of Cincinnati.
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USA
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OH
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Cincinnati
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Joe
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513-310-8115
mcfaddjm--at--email.uc.edu 
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Leafleting / Literature Distribution Date/Time: Oct 10, 7pm - 8pm Location: NKU's Bank of Kentucky Center, Fort Thomas Features: Leafleting at Jay Z Concert. Come join MFA activists to leaflet and promote a vegan lifestyle and animal rights. Distributing pamphlets at these events is a perfect way to get maximum exposure for our cause and gain new allies.
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USA
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OH
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Cincinnati
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Joe
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513-310-8115
mcfaddjm--at--mercyforanimals.org 
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Leafleting / Literature Distribution Date/Time: Oct 16, 7pm - 8pm Location: Music Hall on Elm Street, Cincinnati Features: Come join MFA activists leafleting at the B.B. King Concert. Distributing pamphlets at these events is a perfect way to get maximum exposure for our cause and gain new allies.
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USA
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OH
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Cincinnati
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Joe
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513-310-8115
mcfaddjm--at--mercyforanimals.org 
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Leafleting / Literature Distribution Date/Time: Oct 30, 8pm - 9pm Location: Southgate House, Newport Features: Come join MFA activists leafleting at the New Found Glory Concert. Distributing pamphlets at these events is a perfect way to get maximum exposure for our cause and gain new allies.
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USA
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OH
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Cincinnati
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Joe
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513-310-8115
mcfaddjm--at--mercyforanimals.org 
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Leafleting / Literature Distribution Date/Time: Nov 15, 7pm - 8pm Location: NKU's Bank of Kentucky Center, Fort Thomas Features: Come join Mercy for Animals activists leafleting at the Dane Cook Show. Distributing pamphlets at these events is a perfect way to get maximum exposure for our cause and gain new allies.
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USA
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OH
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Cleveland
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info--at--mercyforanimals.org 
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Lecture, Other Date/Time: Sept 30, 5:45pm - 7:45pm Location: 96 S. Grant Ave Features: Columbus Free Vegan Dinner and The Dirt on Dairy Presentation by Nutritionist George Eisman RD. Join Mercy For Animals for a delicious free vegan dinner followed by a powerful presentation by the Nutrition Director for The Coalition for Cancer Prevention, George Eisman, RD. Eisman, a professor of nutrition since 1980, will detail the ever-growing body of research which shows that milk and dairy products are not only unnecessary for good health but how they contribute to numerous severe health problems. He'll suggest alternative healthful food sources for proper nutrition. RSVPs are not required, yet greatly appreciated. Please RSVP for this event on Facebook and use that page to invite your friends.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=159453855096
Columbus Metropolitan Main Library (Auditorium)
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USA
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OH
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Cleveland
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info--at--mercyforanimals.com 
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Lecture, Other Date/Time: Oct 1, 6:30pm-8:30pm Location: Cleveland Heights Library Features: Free Vegan Dinner and The Dirt on DairyPresentation by Nutritionist George Eisman, RD. 2345 Lee Rd, Cleveland Hts. Join Mercy For Animals for a delicious free vegan dinner followed by a powerful presentation by the Nutrition Director for The Coalition for Cancer Prevention, George Eisman, RD. Eisman, a professor of nutrition since 1980, will detail the ever-growing body of research which shows that milk and dairy products contribute to numerous severe health problems, while also suggesting healthful food sources for proper nutrition.
RSVPs are not required, yet greatly appreciated. Please RSVP for this event on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=27561 2465424 and use that page to invite your friends.
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USA
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OH
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Cleveland
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Jen
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216-338-7397
jenniferk--at--mercyforanimals.com 
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Leafleting / Literature Distribution Date/Time: Sept 30, 5pm - 7pm Location: Blossom Music Center Features: Leafleting at Blink-182 and Weezer Concert 1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls . Help promote veganism and an awareness of the horrors of factory farming at the Blink-182 and Weezer concert. This will be an excellent opportunity to reach thousands of youth with our message of compassion and justice. For more information on this event, please email MFA's Cleveland Regional Coordinator Jen
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USA
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OH
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Cleveland
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Jen
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216-338-7397
jenniferk--at--mercyforanimals.org 
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Leafleting / Literature Distribution Date/Time: Oct 3, 6:00pm - 7:30pm Location: Quicken Loans Arena Features: Leafleting at Taylor Swift Concert: Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland OH (meet at corner of E. 4th & Huron). Leafleting with "Why Vegetarian" brochures is a simple and effective way to educate the public about what is happening to animals on industrial farms and in slaughterhouses. Education is the key to giving people the information they need to make compassionate choices. For more information on this event, please email MFA's Cleveland Regional Coordinator, Jen.
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USA
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OH
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Cleveland
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Cindy
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216-534-8268
cleveland--at--walkforfarmanimals.org 
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Lecture, March / Walk Date/Time: Oct 3, 11am Location: Cleveland Heights Library
Features: Farm Sanctuary's Cleveland Walk For Farm Animals. 2345 Lee Rd, Cleveland Hts . The $15 advance-registration fee entitles you to a Walk t-shirt designed by Herbivore Founder, Josh Hooten. Reserve yours by registering at least three weeks in advance. Day-of registration is $20 and does not guarantee at t-shirt, so sign up today! Following the walk, special guest speaker Amy Hatkoff will be discussing and signing copies of her latest book -- The Inner World of Farm Animals. This book brings the emotional, social and intellectual capacities of farm animals to life and challenges us all to reconsider the way we think about and treat farm animals. To register on-line for the Walk, or make a pledge of support, visitwalkforfarmanimals.org. For more information or to register by mail, contact Cleveland Walk Coordinator, Cindy
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USA
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OH
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Croton
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David
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740-501-3726
tahitifun--at--aol.com 
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Table Date/Time: Oct 2nd Location: Croton, Ohio Features: Like last year I will be holding a protest outside of the Ohio Fresh Eggs Facility in Croton, Ohio. It is one of the largest egg facilitators in the midwest. I plan on having a table set up and materials ready for whomever stops by out of curiosity.
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USA
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OH
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Dayton
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info--at--mercyforanimals.org 
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Lecture, Other Date/Time: Sept 29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Location: 215 E. Third St, Dayton Features: Free Vegan Dinner and "The Dirt on Dairy" Presentation by Nutritionist George Eisman, RD. Join Mercy For Animals for a delicious free vegan dinner followed by a powerful presentation by the Nutrition Director for The Coalition for Cancer Prevention, George Eisman, RD. Eisman, a professor of nutrition since 1980, will detail the ever-growing body of research which shows that milk and dairy products contribute to numerous severe health problems, while also suggesting healthful food sources for proper nutrition. RSVPs are not required, yet greatly appreciated. Please RSVP for this event onFacebook and use that page to invite your friends. 215 E. Third St., Dayton Metro Library, Auditorium (2nd Floor)
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USA
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OH
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Greenville
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Rita
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937-548-3878
ritarobinett--at--hotmail.com 
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March / Walk Date/Time: September 30th Location: Light House Christian Center Features: Concerned Citizens of Neave Township Inc. plans to protest the Farm Bureau and it wanting people to vote yes instead of no on issue 2 in Ohio.
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USA
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OH
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Kent
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Date/Time: Saturday, October 3rd from 10 am and 2 pm Location: Towner's Woods, 2296 Ravenna Road Features: Walk to benefit the rescued animals of Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary! The walk begins and ends in Towner's Woods and will follow the Portage Hike and Bike Trail to Redbrush Road, a 3-mile circuit! No pre-registration necessary, $5 registration fee per person. Prize given to individual collecting the most donations. For more information, visit http://happytrailsfarm.org/artman/publish/article_320. shtml, or contact projectsos.rhs@gmail.com or (330) 807-4641<
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USA
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OH
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Lorain
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Henry
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Leafleting / Literature Distribution, Retail Outreach Date/Time: October Location: Lorain Features: Will put up posters and handouts at his store.
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USA
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OH
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Marysville
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Morgan
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missy_99--at--hotmail.com 
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Leafleting / Literature Distribution
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USA
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OH
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Rome
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Melissa
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sloan.md--at--hotmail.com 
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Leafleting / Literature Distribution
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USA
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OH
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Toledo
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Heather
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419-304-4948
heatherg--at--mercyforanimals.org 
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Lecture Date/Time: Oct 13, 6pm - 8pm Location: Heatherdowns Library, 3265 Glanzman, Toledo Features: Free Presentation: How Healthy Can You Get? By JC Cocoran
PRESENTER JC Corcoran is co-founder and former president of VegMichigan, the stateÆs largest vegetarian organization. He also co-founded PlantPeaceDaily.Org and VegFund.Org. He has a BS in Emergency Medicine and is a certified fitness instructor. This retired fire captain; paramedic and training officer has been leading programs on plant-based nutrition for over 7 years.There will be free food at this event. Come and bring a friend! For more information on this event, please email MFA's Toledo Regional Coordinator, Heather
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USA
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OH
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Toledo
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Mary Jo
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419-472-1296  
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Leafleting / Literature Distribution
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USA
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OH
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Youngstown
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Cheryle
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youngstown--at--walkforfarmanimals.org 
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March / Walk Date/Time: October 3rd at 9 AM Location: Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Rd., Austintown, OH Features: For more information, contact Cheryle Nocera at youngstown@walkforfarmanimals.org or visit www.walkforfarmanimals.org
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USA
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OK
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Enid
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Heather
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lizzyiguana--at--hotmail.com 
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Leafleting / Literature Distribution Features: I will be distributing leaflets at fast food restaurants and the mall.
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USA
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OR
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Bend
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Nature's General Store
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541-382-6732  
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Retail Outreach Nature's General Store will set out handouts for World Farm Animals Day, offering Veg Starter Guides to customers.
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USA
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OR
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Eugene
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Newfrontier Market
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541-345-7401  
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Retail Outreach Newfrontier Market will set out handouts for World Farm Animals Day, offering Veg Starter Guides to customers. http://www.newfrontiermarket.com/
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USA
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OR
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Klamath Falls
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Nightfire Natural
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541-850-1100
nightfirefoods--at--gmail.com 
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Retail Outreach Nightfire Natural will set out handouts for World Farm Animals Day, offering Veg Starter Guides to customers.
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USA
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OR
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Merrill
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Michael
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Leafleting / Literature Distribution
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USA
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OR
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Portland
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Nadine
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503-298-3291
fornzimmer--at--yahoo.com 
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Information Table, Lecture Date/Time: Hollywood Library, Sat., Oct. 3, #:30 - 5:30
Location: Portland Features: I will have three speakers, Matt Rosell -IDA, Dr. John Collins - Out to Pasture Sanctuary and Wayne Geiger - The Lighthouse Sanctuary. There will also be samples of vegan food.
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