Events Search and Views Navigation
October 2019
Humane Education Presentations – Arlington Heights, IL
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
We will give Humane Education presentations in the Chicagoland area on the significant negative impacts of factory farming on non-human animals, the environment, and human health and safety. Our free 45-minute presentations are essential viewing for people who care about food, people who care about people, and people who like seeing cute animal pictures. Presentations can be adapted for a wide range of audiences and social interests. If you would like to schedule a presentation for your group, please contact FFAC's Chicago Director at stephanie@ffacoalition.org. Thank you!
Asia for Animals Symposium 2019 – Dalian, China
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Join us in Dalian, China for the 11th Asia for Animals Symposium. With the theme of “Using Laws Creatively to Protect Animals,” the 2019 Dalian Asia for Animals Symposium (AfAS) shall be a platform for sharing expertise, ideas, experience, success stories, and lessons related to legal protection of animals.
Dominion: A Legal Deconstruction (EUG) – Springfield, OR
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The 2018 film Dominion won several awards for its exposé of customary animal management practices pertaining to six primary facets of our interaction with animals — companions, wildlife, scientific research, entertainment, clothing, and food. Utilizing high-quality drone footage and covert cameras at concentrated animal feedlot operations and within slaughterhouses, Dominion provides audiences with a perspective that has been traditionally shielded from view and inquiry, increasingly aided by “ag-gag” laws that have repeatedly been declared unconstitutional. While the film is free to stream online, to amplify the educational impact of viewing it on a larger screen and in the company of colleagues, the Oregon State Bar Association’s Animal Law Section is offering a legal x-ray into Dominion. Complimentary vegan appetizers and drinks will be provided. CLE credits approved for 3.5 general and 0.5 ethics (OSB-CLE #.58943). $50 for lawyers seeking CLE credit; $25 for Animal Law Section members seeking CLE credit; $0 for everyone else (e.g., students, lawyers not seeking CLE credit).
Cape Coast VegFest 2019 – Cape Coast, Ghana
10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
At the Cape Coast VegFest we bring together people who have dedicated or want to dedicate themselves to healthy, delicious, and sustainable living. At the heart of the plant-based/vegan festival is the exhibition featuring stands with health, green, and sustainable products and services. The Speakers’ Forum will be the dialogue platform for all topics around a healthy lifestyle. The Movie and Food Night will also be a fun time to explore the goodness of Veganism. This event is set to make Cape Coast healthier and more sustainable. We are changing Ghana one bite at a time!
The NYC Vegan Pledge First Meeting – Brooklyn, NY
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The NYC Vegan Pledge is a free 30-day in-person program designed to help you go vegan, with plenty of hands-on support. The program includes five weekly meetings with cooking demonstrations and speakers addressing environmental, ethical, health, and practical issues, as well as a personal mentor (experienced vegan), optional social events for even more support, and an incredible care package to make 30 days of being vegan that much easier.
Southern Vegan Food at Lowcountry VegFest 2019 – Hilton Head Island, SC
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Award-winning vegan chef Gloria Clay, of My Kuntry Kitchen, will be selling a host of Southern vegan foods for people to eat at Lowcountry VegFest.
Lowcountry VegFest 2019 – Hilton Head Island, SC
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Join us for The 4th Annual Lowcountry VegFest for vegan food and drinks, speakers, education, entertainment, inspiration, and social festivity.
Syracuse Vegfest – Syracuse, NY
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Syracuse Vegfest, hosted by Vegan CNY and sponsored by Strong Hearts Cafe, seeks to inspire people to reduce animal suffering, improve their health, and protect the environment by choosing a vegan lifestyle. The festival will include a food court highlighting some of Central New York’s most delicious vegan dishes — many offering free samples, cooking demonstrations with local chefs and home cooks, a kids’ area with programming and activities, shopping from vegan and vegan-friendly vendors, dynamic speakers on a variety of subjects, giveaways and coupons, and first-come, first- served SWAG bags. All of this and more, with free admission and free parking at the New York State Fairgrounds!
A Prayer for Compassion Film Screening – Lewisburg, WV
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Join us for a film screening with a special appearance by Producer/Director Thomas Wade Jackson and free plant-based food samples. A Prayer for Compassion is a feature length documentary that strives to inspire and encourage those already on a religious or spiritual path to expand their circle of compassion to embrace all life, regardless of species, and make choices in alignment with this value.
The Vegan Athlete Class – Des Moines, IA
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Join Jerrod Appenzeller, a local Des Moines vegan athlete, as he discusses the benefits and strategies of being a vegan athlete. You'll hear about his personal journey to veganism, his sport and training routine, and how being vegan impacts his results. He'll dive into what he does as a vegan to support his fitness and what a typical day of food is like. Free vegan sliders from locally owned Dirt Burger will be provided to the first 40 attendees.