April is a big month for CAA. We’ve got some very special events on the calendar, and we’d love to have your participation.

You might notice that we’re not offering a potluck or dine out this month. That’s because we want you to prioritize coming to these:

• Town Hall Meetings – April 6 and April 8
  • Please join us for one of these meetings and add to the conversation. What do you think about CAA programs? We would love your input.
• The Annual Banquet – April 22
  • Join the compassionate community for this gourmet vegan dinner and help support our work for the animals. Get your tickets today!
• VegWeek – beginning April 17
  • Yes, we’re doing VegWeek again this year. Sign up to take the VegPledge and follow our local VegPledge Facebook event page where you’ll find lots of inspiration.

Lastly, for all of our events, you’re invited to bring your omnivore friends and family. We try to be a welcoming community, and our movement will only grow if we keep inviting others to take part. Any of our VegWeek activities (listed below) would offer an excellent introduction to compassionate living.

With the animals,

Laura Matanah

April Events

• Town Hall Meetings
  • Town Hall Meeting 1: Thursday, April 6, 6:30-9:30pm
  • Town Hall Meeting 2: Saturday, April 8, 10:00am-1:00pm
  • CAA Community Space, 2100 1st Avenue South, Minneapolis
  • Your input will inform our next strategic plan.
  • To RSVP, email Laura Matanah at [email protected] and let her which meeting you’ll be attending. You may also RSVP to the Facebook event page.
• Virtual Reality Volunteer Orientation
  • Saturday, April 8, 9:00 – 9:45am
  • CAA Community Space, 2100 1st Avenue South, Minneapolis
  • Learn how to use our new virtual reality pay-per-view equipment.
  • To RSVP, email Laura Matanah at laura@exploreveg.org.
• MeatLess Book Talk and Outreach
  • Wednesday, April 12, 7:00 – 10:30pm
  • Common Good Books, 38 Snelling Avenue, St. Paul
  • Kristie Middleton, senior food policy director for The Humane Society of the United States, talks about her new book MeatLess. She’ll also share inspirational stories, tips, and tricks, and she’ll answer your questions.
  • RSVP to the Facebook event page.
• VegWeek Vegan Food Showcase
  • Monday, April 17, 7:00am – 5:00pm
  • University of Minnesota, East Bank
  • We’re kicking off VegWeek with a fun vegan food giveaway. Help us with this very effective form of outreach, showing people how delicious vegan food can be. A variety of volunteer positions are available, including setup, food service, leafleting, photography, and cleanup.
  • If you’re interested in volunteering for this VegWeek event, please contact Laura Matanah at [email protected].
• Bridges of Respect: Vegan Food Giveaway
  • Wednesday, April 19 – Thursday, April 20, 8:50 – 10:45am
  • Century College
  • Help share vegan food samples for about thirty students during a classroom presentation.
  • For more information or if you would like to volunteer, email Shannon Kimball at [email protected].
• VegWeek Virtual Reality Outreach
  • Tuesday, April 18, 9:30am – 4:30pm
  • University of Minnesota, plaza in front of Coffman Memorial Union
  • If you’d like to help with this event, you’ll need to get training for it at our Virtual Reality Volunteer Orientation on Saturday, April 8 at 9am.
  • If you’re interested in volunteering for this VegWeek event, please contact Laura Matanah at [email protected].
• VegWeek Film Screening – Vegucated: The Movie
  • Thursday, April 20, 5:30 – 7:45pm
  • Coffman Theater, 300 Washington Avenue SE, Minneapolis
  • To RSVP, email Laura Matanah at [email protected].
• 2017 Annual Banquet
  • Saturday, April 22, 5:30 – 9:00pm
  • The Wellstone Center St. Paul
  • Join the compassionate community as we celebrate CAA’s nineteen years of advocating for animals. The evening includes a reception, gourmet dinner, silent auction, and special presentation.
  • Reserve your tickets today!