Twin Cities Vegan Events

***You must REGISTER TO SAVE YOUR SPOT and receive the new address. Go to https://caa.mn/volunteer/***

NOTE new start time of 10:30am.

Join CAA to serve a vegan lunch at Simpson Housing Services in Minneapolis. Simpson provides shelter to around seventy unhoused people each night, and partners with community groups to prepare meals for shelter residents. This is a wonderful way to care for our Minnesota community in an animal-friendly, eco-friendly way.

Please sign up at the link above to receive the address and other information to prepare for the event. We’ll be helping the chef prepare and serve a healthy plant-based meal. Then we’ll tidy up and everything should be finished by 1:00 pm.

Other Notes:

• Please dress comfortably, with closed-toe shoes.
• We expect to serve about 40 residents.
• Please keep in mind that this is a community service event. While we may explain more about CAA’s work or veganism if residents ask, it is not an outreach event.
• If you have any questions, please email Nicola at nicola.philpott@exploreveg.org.

Join CAA at Chaska River City Days! Together we’ll run a trivia game about common agricultural practices that cause animal suffering, and supply people with recipes and resources.
Scroll down to see the volunteer signup for this event, or visit caa.mn/volunteer to see all available volunteer signups!

What Is Chaska River City Days?
Chaska River City Days is a community festival and celebration of the City of Chaska along the Minnesota River. It runs the full weekend of July 24-26, and we’ll be there from 10:00am to 8:00pm on Saturday, July 25.

You’re welcome to plan time to walk around the event before or after your volunteer shift.

Volunteering with Compassionate Action for Animals
At the event, CAA will be tabling between 10:00am and 8:00pm on Saturday, July 25. We’ll talk to attendees about compassion for farmed animals and plant-based eating. We’ll offer free games, resources, and magazines, as well as quick actions people can take to protect animals.

At the front table, we’ll have a spin wheel game where attendees guess an answer to a question that helps them learn about common animal agriculture practices.

Sample spin wheel questions include:

• Chicken farmers are encouraged to provide how many square feet per chicken? [Answer: less than 1, according to the National Chicken Council and average weights]
• Nearly all pigs in the U.S. have parts of their body cut off without any painkillers. What part? [Answer: their tail, according to studies from Porcine Health Management]
• On egg farms, what percentage of chicks are killed within 1 day of birth? [answer: 50% – look up chick culling]

The answers are all available on a cheat sheet for volunteers. This trivia format gives people heavy answers about animal cruelty in a digestible, quick format. For young children who are still learning the basics of the world, we have fun questions about animals (did you know fish can recognize different songs?). After the attendees play trivia, we talk together about the question they got, and provide concrete next steps, like writing a letter to their representative or corporation or taking the Veg Pledge.

Who Can Volunteer?
If you’re passionate about animal protection and providing resources to help people move towards plant-based eating, this event is for you. We’ll support you throughout your shift in how to do effective outreach.
We ask that volunteers under 16 years old be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult. (Please sign up for just one volunteer slot together.)

How Can I Sign Up to Volunteer?
Please visit the event page here. For more volunteer opportunities, visit caa.mn/volunteer to see all available signups.

Resources for Volunteers
We’ll reach out to you via email prior to the event to share contact and location info for the event.

At the event, you’ll meet the other people participating in outreach and read over our outreach materials. We’ll help you know what to say to attendees and give you spin wheel questions. If you’re new to outreach, you’re welcome to watch several interactions between others to get an idea of how conversations typically go!

We’ll have snacks, drinks, sunscreen, and bug repellent available to volunteers at the event.

Get Involved at Other CAA Events!
Compassionate Action for Animals hosts many events throughout the year, including Twin Cities Veg Fest, Vegan Recipe Club, cooking classes, potlucks, outreach events, and so much more! If you can’t make this event, or you just want to know about other opportunities to get involved with CAA, we’ve got so many ways to connect with the community, enjoy vegan food, and make a difference. Visit our events page for more!

***You must REGISTER TO SAVE YOUR SPOT and receive the new address. Go to https://caa.mn/volunteer/***

NOTE new start time of 10:30am.

Join CAA to serve a vegan lunch at Simpson Housing Services in Minneapolis. Simpson provides shelter to around seventy unhoused people each night, and partners with community groups to prepare meals for shelter residents. This is a wonderful way to care for our Minnesota community in an animal-friendly, eco-friendly way.

Please sign up at the link above to receive the address and other information to prepare for the event. We’ll be helping the chef prepare and serve a healthy plant-based meal. Then we’ll tidy up and everything should be finished by 1:00 pm.

Other Notes:

• Please dress comfortably, with closed-toe shoes.
• We expect to serve about 40 residents.
• Please keep in mind that this is a community service event. While we may explain more about CAA’s work or veganism if residents ask, it is not an outreach event.
• If you have any questions, please email Nicola at nicola.philpott@exploreveg.org.

Join us for an exciting afternoon of bingo with Mistress Ginger at Inbound Brew Co., benefiting Compassionate Action for Animals! Mistress Ginger is a quadruple-threat diva—singer, dancer, actress, and self-proclaimed vegan know-it-all—bringing plenty of laughs, lively entertainment, and fabulous energy to every game.
Enjoy craft beer, seltzers, and N/A drinks from Inbound Brew Co., delicious eats from the Trio Plant Based food truck, and sweet treats from Sweet Story Vegan.

Get your tickets early using the link here, or purchase them at the event with cash, card, or Venmo.

Bingo Packets

• Standard Packet – $25
• 10 bingo games
• Chance to win vegan treat baskets
• VIP Packet – $45
• 10-game bingo packet
• TCVF shirt
• Baked good
• One extra coverall card
• Reserved seating
• Final Coverall Game
• Additional coverall cards available for $5 each

For the Coverall game, the first winner will receive a $100 cash prize, and the second winner will win a VIP ticket to Twin Cities Veg Fest, which includes:

• Admission to the Twin Cities Veg Fest pre-party at 7:30pm on September 19 with John Lewis, the Bad Ass Vegan
• A swag bag filled with goodies from our sponsors
• Entry into a drawing for a chance to win a $50 Reverie Cafe + Bar gift card
• Early entry to the festival so you can beat the crowds
• The festival program delivered by email or text

### Parking

• There are metered street parking and ramp options nearby Nordic Parking Ramp (7th Ave N & Washington Ave) or the city-operated ABC Ramps (Ramp B is at 516 2nd Ave N). Both within a 5-10 minute walk

We can’t wait to see you for a fun afternoon of bingo, great food and drinks, and support for Compassionate Action for Animals!