DC Vegan » Francesca http://www.dcvegan.com Reporting on all things Vegan and Animal Rights in and around Washington DC Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:33:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Bread & Brew: Special Vegan Brunch & Movie Sunday Benefiting COK http://www.dcvegan.com/2009/06/bread-brew-special-vegan-brunch-movie-sunday-benefiting-cok/ http://www.dcvegan.com/2009/06/bread-brew-special-vegan-brunch-movie-sunday-benefiting-cok/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:20:35 +0000 Francesca http://www.dcvegan.com/?p=2292 Related Posts
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]]> Princess BrideJoin us at Bread & Brew on Sunday, July 5 for a food- and fun-filled benefit event featuring a special COK Day vegan brunch menu, plus two movies: “The Princess Bride” and “Ten Things I Hate about You.” This event kicks-off Bread & Brew’s new “Brunch & Movie Sundays”—and 10% of your vegan brunch bill will be automatically donated towards our farmed animal advocacy work! Be sure to invite your friends and family.

Brunch is served from 9:00am to 4:00pm; movies start at 11:00am.

WHERE: Bread & Brew at 1247 20th St., N.W., D.C.
METRO: Dupont Circle Metro station on the red line
WHEN: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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]]> http://www.dcvegan.com/2009/06/bread-brew-special-vegan-brunch-movie-sunday-benefiting-cok/feed/ 2 The Vegan Scoop: A COK Ice Cream Sampling & Book Benefit http://www.dcvegan.com/2009/06/the-vegan-scoop-a-cok-ice-cream-sampling-book-benefit/ http://www.dcvegan.com/2009/06/the-vegan-scoop-a-cok-ice-cream-sampling-book-benefit/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:50:21 +0000 Francesca http://www.dcvegan.com/?p=1904 Related Posts
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]]> The Vegan ScoopWheeler del Torro, author of The Vegan Scoop, 150 Recipes for Dairy-free Ice Cream that Tastes Better Than the “Real” Thing, will discuss his new book and provide samples of vegan ice cream. A portion of the proceeds from book sales will be donated to Compassion Over Killing.

Wheeler del Toro is the founder and owner of Wheeler’s Frozen Desserts, a micro-creamery based in Boston dishing out vegan ice cream made with soy, coconut, rice, and almond milks. His ice cream has been featured in Boston Magazine and on the popular website Daily Candy. He opened his first store this year in Boston and plans on opening a sister shop in L.A. soon.

WHERE: Barnes & Noble at Montrose Crossing, 12089 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD
METRO: White Flint Metro station on the red line
WHEN: Saturday, June 13 at 3:30 p.m.

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]]> http://www.dcvegan.com/2009/06/the-vegan-scoop-a-cok-ice-cream-sampling-book-benefit/feed/ 0 How to Be a More Effective Activist with Bruce Friedrich http://www.dcvegan.com/2009/05/how-to-be-a-more-effective-activist-with-bruce-friedrich/ http://www.dcvegan.com/2009/05/how-to-be-a-more-effective-activist-with-bruce-friedrich/#comments Wed, 27 May 2009 20:11:34 +0000 Francesca http://www.dcvegan.com/?p=1838 Related Posts
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]]> animal-activists-handbookJoin Compassion Over Killing for a free vegetarian dinner and presentation by Bruce Friedrich, Vice President of PETA and co-author of the newly-released book, The Animal Activist’s Handbook. Friedrich will discuss ways each us can be more effective advocates for animals and how to engage in persuasive and meaningful conversations about animal rights. The Handbook is a guide for anyone who wants to make a real, significant difference in the world. Friedrich, who joined PETA’s staff in 1996, has been a progressive and animal activist for more than two decades.

The event is free and open to everyone! Vegan dinner will be provided.

WHERE: Mt. Pleasant Library at 3160 16th St., N.W., D.C.
METRO: Columbia Heights Metro station on the green and yellow lines
WHEN: Monday, June 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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]]> http://www.dcvegan.com/2009/05/how-to-be-a-more-effective-activist-with-bruce-friedrich/feed/ 2 Compassion Over Killing Benefit Concert http://www.dcvegan.com/2009/05/compassion-over-killing-benefit-concert/ http://www.dcvegan.com/2009/05/compassion-over-killing-benefit-concert/#comments Thu, 21 May 2009 13:31:41 +0000 Francesca http://www.dcvegan.com/?p=1772 Related Posts
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]]> Benefit concertCelebrate Memorial Day with a sampling of some of D.C.’s best musical talent and support COK at the same time! Möbius Strip, The Jet Age, and The Wax Standard will be rocking out at the Black Cat on Mon., May 25, and 50% of ticket sales will be automatically donated towards our efforts to help animals.

WHERE: The Black Cat, 1811 14th St., N.W., DC
METRO: U St./Cardozo Metro station on the yellow and green lines.
WHEN: Monday, May 25 Doors open at 8:00 p.m.

Möbius Strip
The Jet Age
The Wax Standard

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]]> http://www.dcvegan.com/2009/05/compassion-over-killing-benefit-concert/feed/ 0 Presentation by Dr. Will Tuttle and FREE Vegetarian Meal http://www.dcvegan.com/2009/05/presentation-by-dr-will-tuttle-and-free-vegetarian-meal/ http://www.dcvegan.com/2009/05/presentation-by-dr-will-tuttle-and-free-vegetarian-meal/#comments Tue, 19 May 2009 15:01:31 +0000 Francesca http://www.dcvegan.com/?p=1743 Related Posts
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]]> Dr. Will TuttleJoin Compassion Over Killing and GreenVeganNetworking for a free vegetarian meal and presentation on The World Peace Diet by author Dr. Will Tuttle.

The World Peace Diet explores how our individual and collective foods choices are leading to environmental degradation, enormous human health problems, and unimaginable cruelty toward our fellow creatures. This powerful book will further empower you to reconnect with what you’re eating and to begin making a positive transformation today.

Dr. Will Tuttle is an award-winning speaker, educator, author, and musician. The event is free and open to everyone!

WHERE: Greenbelt Library at 11 Crescent Rd., Greenbelt, Md.
WHEN: Saturday May 23 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

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]]> http://www.dcvegan.com/2009/05/presentation-by-dr-will-tuttle-and-free-vegetarian-meal/feed/ 3 Crack the Cruelty: Take COK’s 30-day egg-free pledge! http://www.dcvegan.com/2009/05/crack-the-cruelty-take-coks-30-day-egg-free-pledge/ http://www.dcvegan.com/2009/05/crack-the-cruelty-take-coks-30-day-egg-free-pledge/#comments Wed, 06 May 2009 21:00:16 +0000 Francesca http://www.dcvegan.com/?p=1658 Related Posts
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]]> Crack the Habit

To boost post-Easter sales slump, the egg industry has declared May as National Egg Month. And Compassion Over Killing is putting a compassionate spin on the industry’s month-long self-promotion by asking you to “crack the cruelty” by pledging to choose egg-free foods for at least 30 days!

By signing up, you’ll receive our “Crack the Habit” action pack, filled with recipes and coupons—plus the first 200 people will also receive a free copy of the latest issue of VegNews magazine!

Share your story: tell us why you’re going egg-free and send us a photo of your favorite vegan meal or product—and the first 75 people will receive a free package of Teese, vegan soy cheese, courtesy of Chicago Soy Dairy.

Sign up now & start cracking the cruelty!

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]]> Dr. GregerJoin Compassion Over Killing for a free vegetarian meal and learn the latest in human nutrition in an engaging multimedia presentation from Michael Greger, M.D, the director of public health and animal agriculture at The Humane Society of the United States.

Using the latest published research in peer-reviewed scientific nutrition journals, Dr. Greger shows us how a humane diet is also the healthiest.

This event will include practical advice on how best to feed ourselves and our families to prevent, treat, and even reverse chronic disease in a fun, interactive quiz show format.

The event is free and open to everyone!

WHERE: Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Rd., Burke, VA
WHEN: Tuesday, May 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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]]> http://www.dcvegan.com/2009/05/nutrition-lecture-with-dr-greger-and-free-vegetarian-meal/feed/ 4 Takoma Park Veg Week http://www.dcvegan.com/2009/04/takoma-park-veg-week/ http://www.dcvegan.com/2009/04/takoma-park-veg-week/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:32:56 +0000 Francesca http://www.dcvegan.com/?p=1552 Related Posts
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]]> Takoma Park Veg WeekRead the Takoma Park Mayoral Proclamation officially declaring Veg Week!

Takoma Veg Week offers an opportunity for city residents to explore the many wonderful vegetarian options available in our city as a simple yet effect way for each of us to help protect the planet and animals—one meal at a time. The week-long celebration includes a kick-off party and veg specials at many local businesses:

Veg Week Kick-Off Party

Join us on Friday, April 24 for a Veg Week Kick-Off Party with special guests from the Takoma Park City Council as well as Sen. Jamie Raskin, who, will be announcing his pledge to go vegetarian for the entire week! Do you want to take the challenge and pledge to go veg for one week? Sign up here

Bring along your friends and family to enjoy vegetarian appetizers and drinks, provided by Middle Eastern Cuisine and the Takoma Park Co-Op.

WHAT: Takoma Veg Week Kick-Off Party
WHEN: Fri., April 24, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: lobby of the Takoma Business Center at 6930 Carroll Ave. in Takoma Park, Md.

Veg Week Specials

The following businesses are participating in Takoma Veg Week by offering specials from April 24 through April 30, 2009:

Additional Veg Week Supporters

VegDC.com
Old Takoma Business Association &  Takoma Business Center

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]]> A Delicate BalanceCompassion Over Killing is teaming up with American University’s Community Action & Social Justice Coalition to present “A Delicate Balance,” a new film that explores how our food choices greatly impact our health as well as the world around us. Join us and Aaron Scheibner—the director and producer of “A Delicate Balance”—at the Kay Chapel Basement on American University’s campus for this event, which is open to the public and includes a free vegan meal!

WHERE: Kay Chapel Basement on American University’s campus at 4400 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., D.C.
METRO: Tenleytown/AU Metro station on the red line
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]]> http://www.dcvegan.com/2009/04/free-vegan-dinner-screening-of-a-delicate-balance-at-american-university/feed/ 0 CAMPAIGN VICTORY: BOCA to Stop Using Eggs by End of 2009! http://www.dcvegan.com/2009/03/campaign-victory-boca-to-stop-using-eggs-by-end-of-2009/ http://www.dcvegan.com/2009/03/campaign-victory-boca-to-stop-using-eggs-by-end-of-2009/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:58:12 +0000 Francesca http://dcvegan.com/?p=1244 Related Posts
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]]> In February 2009, Compassion Over Killing teamed up with Mercy For Animals and the Animal Protection & Rescue League as well as compassionate consumers everywhere to urge BOCA to stop using eggs in its products. We’re excited to announce that less than two months after BOCAEggFacts.com was launched, the company announced that it is indeed going to stop using eggs!

victory-chickenA company spokesperson emailed COK yesterday:

…I am pleased to let you know the BOCA brand will be eliminating eggs in all of its products by the end of this year. We anticipate all BOCA products will be egg free in 2010.

Please contact the company to thank them for making this compassionate decision!

Approximately 95% of eggs produced in the U.S. come from hens confined inside barren wire battery cages so restrictive, the birds can barely even move, let alone engage in many of their most natural behaviors including spreading their wings, perching, or walking. Battery-caged hens are typically provided with a meager 67 square inches of space in which to live—that’s less floor space than the size of one sheet of notebook paper. For more information about the horrors of egg factory farms, please visit EggIndustry.com.

Thank you to BOCA, and to all of you who joined in our campaign and helped bring about this victory for animals!

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