Columbus Vegan Meetup

March Events, reloaded :-)

From:	Eriyah
Sent on:	Sunday, March 16, 2014, 11:59 AM

My apologies for the last transmission of this email, the formatting was condensed by the meetup application which made it one large (possibly confusing) paragraph. I've added some additional info here and there are some new meetups now, too.

There are several events listed (Most are NOT sponsored by this group, so take particular attention to detail of who the contact information is for when determining what you want to participate in. I've had technical difficulties with my computer as has this Meetup site lately, so getting information out to timely has been a challenge, my apologies....there was an event Thursday at Whole Foods, their new Engine 2 Diet Supper Club has begun, if you are plugged into this group on Facebook, it may have been posted there and will likely be for future events.

TODAY - Sun, March 16th 2:30pm- 5:00PM (RSVP[masked]) Indian Food Cooking Class at Banana Leaf $40.00 https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=696569327056317&set=gm.715312921842379&type=1&theater

Monday March 17th (St. Patrick's Day) 300 Vegans 4 Cleveland St. Patrick's Day Parade The 300 Vegans campaign has its first expansion beyond Columbus with the 300 Vegans 4 CLE St. Patrick's Day Parade!! It would be great to have you VEGAN shirt owners to get your vegan beacon on and show some love and support in Cleveland too! Carpools are headed up if you need a ride or are available drive and to share space and more details are at the Facebook link below or on the official Meetup page invitation. https://www.facebook.com/events/1508491332711062/?context=create# go to the even page and comment :-)

Tuesday, March 18 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Wellness forum Foods Cooking Class Wine n' Dine: Spring Fling You bring the wine; Chef Del will prepares a 4-course vegan meal for you to enjoy! The first signs of spring in the garden are light and green and full of flavor. Join Chef Del as he demonstrates and serves a four course meal direct from spring's first harvest. You'll get the recipes to take home so you can try these healthy dishes for yourself. Members $15; Non-members $20 Call[masked] to register — at Wellness Forum Foods.

Thur March 20th at 5:10pm and Fri March 21st at 3:00pm CARA partners with CIFF CARA will once again be a community partner with the Cleveland International Film Festival, sponsoring the documentary The Ghosts in Our Machine. The film illuminates the lives of individual animals living within and rescued from the machine of our modern world. Through the heart and photographic lens of acclaimed animal photographer Jo-Anne McArthur, we become intimately familiar with a cast on non-human animals. The film follows McArthur over the course of a year as she photographs several animal stories in parts of Canada, the U.S. and in Europe. Each story is a window into global animal industries: Food, Fashion, Entertainment and Research. All part of an epic photo project We Animals now in its 15th year and shot all over the globe, McArthur has documented the lives of animals with heart-breaking empathic vividness and professionalism. The Ghosts in Our Machine will be screening on Thurs, 3/20 at 5:10 pm and Fri, 3/21 at 3:00 pm

Thurs March 20th at 7:00pm: The Price of Compassion Free presentation with Harold Brown When: Thurs, March 20 at 7:00 pm Where: Cleveland Heights Library, 2345 Lee Rd, Cleveland Hts OH Join the Cleveland Animal Rights Alliance as we host an evening with Harold Brown (aka: Farmer Brown). When we care about others, our compassion has its costs. Our feelings of caring can cause us to experience many emotions. The question is should our compassion be used against us? We will explore the dynamics of compassion and how it works for us and how others use it against us. Born and raised on a cattle farm in Michigan, Harold Brown spent over half his life in agriculture including three years in the dairy industry. Featured in the award-winning documentary, Peaceable Kingdom: The Journey Home, his story is one of transformation from animal farmer to vegan animal advocate. Brown now works as an advocate for sustainable independent family farms, environmental justice, social justice, and peace through non-violence. He serves as the president of the nonprofit FarmKind. Vegan snacks will be provided at this event.

Thursday, March 27th, 2014 at 1:30 PM
Sponsored by Shelly Zehner Emans and Tiffany Esposito Mackey of WEEAC Columbus, which is a local chapter for World Events Ending Animal Cruelty (WEEAC).

What: Alladin Shriners Circus Protest

Where: Ohio Expo Center

717 East 17th Avenue Columbus, OH 43211, Columbus, OH
WHEN:
Thursday, March 27th, 3:00 & 7:30 pm
Friday, March 28th, 3:00 & 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 29th, 11:00am, 3:00 & 7:00pm
Sunday, March 30th, 1:00 and 5:00pm

Ticket booth opens one hour prior to each show so please plan on arriving to the protest approximately 1 1/2 hours prior to the times listed above.

The March Columbus Vegan Meetup is still TBD- but it will be at the Crest Gastropub towards the end of the month in case you can't make the brunch at the OEFFA workshop. :-)

Also, in case you are interested in finding vegan eats in Columbus, I have a weekly column with the Columbus Free Press called "Socially Just Dining" which is to help empower vegan dining throughout the city and raise awareness on how vegan ethics are connected to so many foundational behaviors: http://columbusfreepress.com/columbus-freepress-sections/dining

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SociallyJustDining

Please support your vegan community by remembering to join these groups and/or "like" or tweet the vegan groups/events and Socially Just Dining!

Thank you in advance for your support!

Columbus Vegan Meetup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/439166849437239/

Vegan Columbus: https://www.facebook.com/groups/439166849437239/ Vegan DOT (Dine Out Together for spontaneous vegan dining):https://www.facebook.com/groups/184343134936195/

Vegan City Columbus: https://www.facebook.com/groups/150832961673/

Vegan Ohio: https://www.facebook.com/groups/439166849437239/

Grow Vegan Ohio: https://www.facebook.com/groups/439166849437239/

WEEAC: https://www.facebook.com/groups/481130698572055/

I hope to see you at some of these events :-)

Eriyah

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Columbus Vegan Meetup

Columbus, OH

Founded Apr 10, 2003

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Columbus Vegan Meetup community is open to anyone who is vegan, non-vegan, and vegan-curious.

It's a casual, nonjudgmental group that provides vegan support and offers opportunities for members to connect with like-minded individuals.

Vegan: Someone who respects the rights and autonomy of other earthlings, and opts not to participate in their exploitation or killing on any level, as much as is possible and practicable, in a society that is foundationally built on the flesh, bones and blood of animals. While a vegan diet is the most well known aspect of vegan daily decision making, vegan consciousness and conduct is comprehensive in our behaviors and includes what kinds of products we consume or wear and what types activities we support and participate in entertainment, sports, spiritual etc. We support sanctuaries (Sunrise Sanctuary) and animal-free performance art/circuses such as Circe De Soleil when there are no non-human performers.

Columbus Vegan Meetup Policy, Objective and Conduct
The Columbus Vegan Meetup community is dedicated to providing a safe environment allowing a culture where all attendees at our events are able to participate fully and comfortably. Consequently, any intimidating, threatening, antagonizing, sexual or other types of harassing conduct during our Meetup events are prohibited. This important policy is to apply to both organizers & attendees.

Meetup events include any gathering sponsored, supported, or hosted by the Columbus Vegan Meetup that can be attended by our members or the general public, and that event organizers have control over conduct at the Meetup events. The Columbus Vegan Meetup will attempt to work with other groups who will support our policy or have similar policies in place for those Meetup events we may co-sponsor where applicable.

PROHIBITED CONDUCT

In general, prohibited conduct includes any abusive conduct that has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with another person’s ability to enjoy and participate in our events and social gatherings. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to, yelling at or threatening other attendees, or any other disruptive behavior and otherwise abusive conduct. As a vegan platform, any promotion and/or use of animal exploitation/killing is in direct violation to our group's purpose. While we support venues and events that support our community, there is an important line that must be clear: Promoting "veg" messaging (which is ambiguous and confusing and leaves many people thinking animal products that are not flesh based such as eggs or dairy are still viable options), as an acceptable means of advocacy, is to promote animal exploitation and will not be tolerated. While we absolutely support Veg Fests and Meatless Monday's that provide vegan options and platforms for sharing vegan ideas, we do not promote a veg messaging methodology, we promote veganism and vegan messaging only.

Vegan-safe Environment: While many of our meet-ups are integrated into the non-vegan cultural norm (held at non-vegan venues), bringing or consuming animal products (animal based foods, body care products, clothing (fur, feathers, leather, wool, honey) etc.) at/to our events is also antithetical to the purpose our group and will offend our members. Example: It is inappropriate to consume non-vegan meal options within the group while attending a vegan meetup hosted event. While we understand our participants are on varying degrees of a vegan consciousness spectrum, we request participants be mindful of the culture they are participating in.

Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to, harassment based on
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, or veteran status, we affirm that diversity truly encompasses an infinite range of unique experiences and characteristics, as provided by local, state, or federal law. For example, abusive conduct directed at someone because of his or her race is prohibited. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to, sexual harassment. For example, unwelcome sexual attention, lewd, sexual solicitations, staring, stalking, and physical contact such as pinching, grabbing, rubbing and/or pressing up against, or groping are prohibited. Continuing to contact people who make it clear they are not interested in personally interacting is also grounds for corrective measures.

We are a diverse group with a wide range of perspectives and ideals who have become vegan or are exploring veganism for various reasons. Embracing diversity enhances the effectiveness of the Columbus Vegan Meetup community by using the talents of people of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Our vision of diversity fosters effective communication, leadership opportunities, and thought-provoking discourse, resulting in a productive and supportive learning environment and improved quality of life for all members.

Critical examination of conflicting beliefs, including critical commentary on another person’s views, does not, by itself, constitute hostile conduct or harassment. The purpose of this policy is to promote the free exchange of ideas, not to inhibit it or retaliate in an aggressive manner.

CONSEQUENCES OF HOSTILE OR HARASSING CONDUCT

If a person engages in hostile or harassing conduct, appropriate remedial action will be taken, which may include, but is not limited to, being asked to leave the event. Threats of hostile conduct that are made prior to an event will result in exclusion from our meetup events.

The precise remedy for hostile or harassing conduct will depend on an evaluation of all relevant circumstances, such as the severity of the conduct, and prior violations by the person engaging in the offensive conduct.

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