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Country
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State
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City
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Contact
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Phone,
Email
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Features
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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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