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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:West Suburbs Vegan Potluck for September
DTSTART:20260910T233000Z
DTEND:20260911T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T182726Z
UID:990000181-1789065000-1789070400@caa.mn
CATEGORIES:community,food
DESCRIPTION:Connect\, Share\, and Taste the Joy of Plant-Based Living!\n\n
 \nJoin us on Thursday\, September 10\, 2026\, at 6:30pm for our monthly We
 st Suburbs Vegan Potluck at the Base Camp coffee shop area of Unmapped Bre
 wing Co. in Minnetonka. Let’s enjoy a fun\, plant-based gathering togeth
 er! \nWhether you’re a long-time vegan or just curious about plant-based
  food\, you’re welcome to attend! This friendly\, low-pressure event is 
 the perfect place to try new dishes\, meet like-minded people\, and enjoy 
 the community. \nHow It Works\nPlease bring a fully plant-based dish to sh
 are. That means no meat\, dairy\, eggs\, fish\, or butter. Don’t forget 
 to include a list of ingredients for your dish\, and if you can\, bring yo
 ur own plate and utensils to help reduce waste. \nSites for Ideas and Insp
 iration\nNeed inspiration? There are so many delicious vegan recipes avail
 able. CAA has a collection of plant-based recipes on our website. You can 
 also check out easy vegan potluck ideas from sites like Insanely Good Rec
 ipes\, The Edgy Vegan\, and The Vegan Atlas. CAA also has monthly cook
 ing classes and the Vegan Recipe Club which can support you in getting id
 eas for future potlucks. \nA Monthly Event You Won’t Want to Miss\nOur W
 est Suburbs Vegan Potluck happens every month\, bringing together communit
 y members who care about food\, health\, animals\, and the planet. It’s 
 a warm\, welcoming space to swap recipes\, share cooking tips\, and enjoy 
 an evening filled with great conversation and even better food. \nWest Sub
 urbs Potluck in the News!\nEden Prairie News attended our February 13\, 20
 25 potluck and wrote a wonderful piece about us. Check it out! \nGood for
  Animals\, the Earth\, and Your Health\nChoosing plant-based meals reduces
  harm to animals\, but that’s not all. It also lowers your carbon footpr
 int\, conserves water\, and supports a more sustainable food system. Plus\
 , eating more fruits\, veggies\, legumes\, and whole grains is linked to b
 etter heart health\, lower cholesterol\, and a reduced risk of chronic ill
 ness. By joining our potluck and eating more plant-based meals\, you’re 
 doing something good for yourself and the world around you. \nHosted by Co
 mpassionate Action for Animals\nThis event was developed and is hosted by 
 Compassionate Action for Animals (CAA) volunteer Nicola Philpott. We get u
 se of the space from the generous folks at Unmapped Brewing. It has become
  a regular CAA event\, offering a great selection of tasty foods. \nCAA is
  a Minnesota-based nonprofit dedicated to encouraging people to embrace th
 eir empathy for animals and move toward a plant-based diet. Check out CAA
 ’s events to find a wide variety of activities to suit any taste. You c
 an also follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | 
 MeetUp. Or sign up for our newsletter! \nQuestions? Contact us at info@exp
 loreveg.org.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T182726Z
LOCATION:Unmapped Brewing\, 14625 Excelsior Blvd\, Minnetonka\, MN\, 55345
 \, United States
URL:https://caa.mn/event/west-suburbs-vegan-potluck-for-september-2/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Compassionate Action for Animals
X-SOURCE-URL:https://caa.mn/volunteer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Serve Vegan Lunch at Simpsons Shelter
DTSTART:20260911T153000Z
DTEND:20260911T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T182726Z
UID:990000184-1789122600-1789131600@caa.mn
CATEGORIES:community,food
DESCRIPTION:Space is limited. You must register to save your spot. Scroll 
 to the bottom of the event below to sign up\, or visit CAA.MN/Volunteer fo
 r our complete list of volunteer signups. \nJoin CAA to serve a plant-base
 d lunch at Simpson Housing Services! Simpson provides shelter to around se
 venty unhoused people each night\, and partners with community groups to p
 repare meals for shelter residents. This is a wonderful way to care for ou
 r Minnesota community in an animal-friendly\, eco-friendly way. \nVoluntee
 ring to Help\nWithout registering either below or at CAA.MN/VOLUNTEER your
  space will not be reserved\, you will not receive needed information\, an
 d you will not be permitted in the building. \nCAA provides a meal for Sim
 pson guests around three times a month. Watch our events page for another 
 opportunity to participate! Since most of our meals at Simpson’s fill up
  early we encourage you to sign up for any meal prep events you are intere
 sted in well in advance. \nSchedule for Lunch Volunteering\nFor our lunche
 s we gather at 10:30am and together\, we prepare lunch in the kitchen\, an
 d serve food to residents. Once food service comes to a lull\, we take bre
 aks in small shifts to join the residents for lunch. Afterwards\, we tidy 
 up\, and everything  is usually finished by 1:00pm. \nOther Notes for Vol
 unteers\n\nPlease dress comfortably\, with closed-toe shoes.\nWe expect to
  serve about 30 residents.\nThis is a community service event\; while we w
 ould explain more about CAA’s work and veganism if residents ask\, it is
  not an outreach event.\nIf you have any questions\, please email Nicola a
 t nicola.philpott@exploreveg.org or CAA staff at info@exploreveg.org.\n\n
 Other Ways to Support the Program\nYou can also donate to support this ini
 tiative financially! Go to: https://www.givemn.org/story/6lr05f to donate
  and help support your neighbors who are currently experiencing housing an
 d financial challenges. \nWe often partner with other environmental organi
 zations to serve low-carbon plant-based meals\, or partner with community 
 service organizations to prep a meal together. Are you part of a local org
 anization that may like to connect and collaborate on serving a meal? Plea
 se email CAA at info@exploreveg.org. \nAppreciations\nThese events are the
  brain child of Nicola Philpott who typically organizes the events. Thank 
 you\, Nicola! Funding for these meals comes from Compassionate Action for 
 Animals as well as special donors. Thank you to Nicola\, the volunteers\, 
 our donors and partner organizations for making this service to our commun
 ity possible. \nRead More\nFor more information on this initiative read Ni
 cola’s article in our 2025 Minnesota Veg Living Magazine.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T182726Z
LOCATION:New Simpsons Location\, Register at caa.mn/volunteer for full add
 ress\, Minneapolis\, 55408\, United States
URL:https://caa.mn/event/serve-vegan-lunch-at-simpsons-shelter-6/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Compassionate Action for Animals
X-SOURCE-URL:https://caa.mn/volunteer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Twin Cities Veg Fest Volunteer Orientation (In-Person Option)
DTSTART:20260913T190000Z
DTEND:20260913T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T122857Z
UID:990000203-1789308000-1789311600@caa.mn
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Twin Cities Veg Fest is almost here! \nIf you signed up to vol
 unteer at the festival\, please plan to attend either this in-person orien
 tation at Harriet Island Regional Park on Sunday\, September 13\, or the Z
 oom session on Wednesday\, September 16.\n\nNot signed up yet? Sign up to 
 volunteer here! \n\nWhere to Attend\nMeet us in front of the Clarence W. 
 Wigington Pavilion at 200 Dr. Justus Ohage Boulevard.  \nHere’s what to 
 expect:\n\n\nLast year’s orientation. \nFree vegan pizza & drinks\nYour 
 volunteer t-shirt\nOverview of key locations at the festival\, such as whe
 re to check-in \nOverview of code of conduct and expectations\nEmergency 
 plan overview\nDirections and day-of logistics\nA chance to meet fellow vo
 lunteers and CAA staff\nQ&A session\n\nPlentiful free parking is available
  on-site for the orientation. \nQuestions? Reach out to volunteer@tcvegfes
 t.com. We can’t wait to see you!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T122857Z
LOCATION:Clarence W. Wigington Pavilion\, 200 Dr. Justus Ohage Boulevard\,
  St Paul\, 55107\, United States
URL:https://caa.mn/event/twin-cities-veg-fest-volunteer-orientation-in-per
 son-option-2/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Compassionate Action for Animals
X-SOURCE-URL:https://caa.mn/volunteer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Vegan Recipe Club: Great Bowls of Food
DTSTART:20260915T233000Z
DTEND:20260916T003000Z
DTSTAMP:20260819T002814Z
UID:990000189-1789497000-1789500600@caa.mn
CATEGORIES:community,food
DESCRIPTION:If you are curious about vegan cooking\, this club is for you!
  Each month\, participants make three recipes from popular cookbooks then 
 share their reflections with the group. Novice to expert cooks are welcome
 \, as are interested non-cooks. Registration for the online meeting is not
  required—get log-in information below. \nDownload the recipes here\nAbo
 ut Great Bowls of Food: Grain Bowls\, Buddha Bowls\, Broth Bowls\, and Mor
 e\nFrom the author’s website: \n“Bowl food” is booming\, whether you
  are at a restaurant\, a food service\, or at home. It’s such a hot tren
 d\, that according to food-industry consulting firm Technomic\, bowls hav
 e seen a 29.7% rise in the entree category over the last five years. \nOf 
 course\, bowl food is not new\, but it is having a moment. \nWhen I was dr
 eaming up this book\, I asked around. Many people that I know were already
  doing bowl food\, for a multitude of reasons. There were the families wit
 h kids\, where a peaceful meal was just easier when everybody piled their 
 chosen veggies and proteins on top of a bowl of grain or vegetable. There 
 were single people\, who assembled prepped and leftover foods into a bowl 
 and drizzled on a sauce\, so they could enjoy a varied meal without dirtyi
 ng multiple dishes. There were couples with mixed diet-styles\, sharing a 
 bowl concept that could be customized without too much trouble. \n \nVegan
  Recipe Club General Details\nThe Vegan Recipe Club is for everyone—thos
 e curious about vegan cooking and those more experienced with it. The club
  explores plant-based recipes created by cooks of varying cultures and nat
 ionalities and cookbooks are suitable for the novice to experienced cook. 
 \nThis club aims to feature recipes that are great tasting and support the
  health of participants. It’s a great way to explore great new recipes\,
  work out issues in different recipes\, and to build community with others
  interested in vegan cooking. Best of all\, these meals also help the anim
 als and the environment! \nHow does it work?\nIn the month prior to the Ve
 gan Recipe Club meeting\, you can download the recipes for free. You can
  also request the entire cookbook from your local library. Try making one 
 or more of the recipes\, then come to share and discuss what you thought a
 bout them with the group. \nThe group is facilitated by volunteer Henry Pa
 tterson of Compassionate Action for Animals (CAA). If you have questions a
 bout the recipes or the Vegan Recipe Club between meetings\, email info@e
 xploreveg.org. \nJoin us online!\nThe club meets monthly on the third Tues
 day of each month at 6:30 pm. Meetings are held via Zoom — see details
  below. In July and October of 2026\, we will host an in-person potluck in
  conjunction with the meeting. It will be in our new CAA office space whic
 h is in Ste. 108 at 34 13th Ave. NE\, Minneapolis\, 55113. \nJoin Zoom Mee
 ting\, with passcode 467109 \nOr use the dial-in information: Meeting ID: 
 815 7424 7392 Passcode: 467109 Dial by your location:   +1 301 715 8592 
 US (Washington DC)    +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)    +1 312 626 6799
  US (Chicago)    +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)   +1 346 248 7799 US (Hou
 ston)    +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T002814Z
LOCATION:Online
URL:https://caa.mn/event/vrc-great-bowls-of-food/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Compassionate Action for Animals
X-SOURCE-URL:https://caa.mn/volunteer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Twin Cities Veg Fest Volunteer Orientation (Online Option)
DTSTART:20260916T233000Z
DTEND:20260917T003000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T122857Z
UID:990000202-1789583400-1789587000@caa.mn
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Twin Cities Veg Fest is almost here! \nIf you signed up to vol
 unteer at the festival\, please plan to attend either this Zoom orientatio
 n (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86736360737) on Wednesday\, September 16\, or
  the in-person session at Harriet Island Regional Park in Saint Paul on Su
 nday\, September 13.\n\n  \n\nNot signed up yet? Sign up to volunteer her
 e!\n  \nFestival volunteers at last year’s in-person orientation. \n\nW
 hat the meeting will accomplish\nWe will provide an overview of: \n\nKey l
 ocations at the festival\, including where to check in \nCode of conduct 
 and expectations\nEmergency plan\nDirections and day-of logistics\n\nThere
  will also be: \n\nA chance to meet fellow volunteers and CAA staff\nand a
  Q&A session\n\nWe will record the session for those unable to attend live
 . \nQuestions? Reach out to volunteer@tcvegfest.com.  \nWe can’t wait to
  see you! \nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86736360737\nMeetin
 g chat linkhttps://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/86736360737\nMeeting ID: 867 
 3636 0737\n—\nOne tap mobile+13052241968\,\,86736360737# US+13092053325\
 ,\,86736360737# US\n\n—\nJoin by SIP• 86736360737@zoomcrc.com\nJoin in
 structionshttps://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/86736360737/invitations…
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T122857Z
LOCATION:Online
URL:https://caa.mn/event/twin-cities-veg-fest-volunteer-orientation-online
 -option-2/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Compassionate Action for Animals
X-SOURCE-URL:https://caa.mn/volunteer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Serve Vegan Lunch at Simpsons Shelter
DTSTART:20260918T153000Z
DTEND:20260918T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T182726Z
UID:990000185-1789727400-1789736400@caa.mn
CATEGORIES:community,food
DESCRIPTION:Space is limited. You must register to save your spot. Scroll 
 to the bottom of the event below to sign up\, or visit CAA.MN/Volunteer fo
 r our complete list of volunteer signups. \nJoin CAA to serve a plant-base
 d lunch at Simpson Housing Services! Simpson provides shelter to around se
 venty unhoused people each night\, and partners with community groups to p
 repare meals for shelter residents. This is a wonderful way to care for ou
 r Minnesota community in an animal-friendly\, eco-friendly way. \nVoluntee
 ring to Help\nWithout registering either below or at CAA.MN/VOLUNTEER your
  space will not be reserved\, you will not receive needed information\, an
 d you will not be permitted in the building. \nCAA provides a meal for Sim
 pson guests around three times a month. Watch our events page for another 
 opportunity to participate! Since most of our meals at Simpson’s fill up
  early we encourage you to sign up for any meal prep events you are intere
 sted in well in advance. \nSchedule for Lunch Volunteering\nFor our lunche
 s we gather at 10:30am and together\, we prepare lunch in the kitchen\, an
 d serve food to residents. Once food service comes to a lull\, we take bre
 aks in small shifts to join the residents for lunch. Afterwards\, we tidy 
 up\, and everything  is usually finished by 1:00pm. \nOther Notes for Vol
 unteers\n\nPlease dress comfortably\, with closed-toe shoes.\nWe expect to
  serve about 30 residents.\nThis is a community service event\; while we w
 ould explain more about CAA’s work and veganism if residents ask\, it is
  not an outreach event.\nIf you have any questions\, please email Nicola a
 t nicola.philpott@exploreveg.org or CAA staff at info@exploreveg.org.\n\n
 Other Ways to Support the Program\nYou can also donate to support this ini
 tiative financially! Go to: https://www.givemn.org/story/6lr05f to donate
  and help support your neighbors who are currently experiencing housing an
 d financial challenges. \nWe often partner with other environmental organi
 zations to serve low-carbon plant-based meals\, or partner with community 
 service organizations to prep a meal together. Are you part of a local org
 anization that may like to connect and collaborate on serving a meal? Plea
 se email CAA at info@exploreveg.org. \nAppreciations\nThese events are the
  brain child of Nicola Philpott who typically organizes the events. Thank 
 you\, Nicola! Funding for these meals comes from Compassionate Action for 
 Animals as well as special donors. Thank you to Nicola\, the volunteers\, 
 our donors and partner organizations for making this service to our commun
 ity possible. \nRead More\nFor more information on this initiative read Ni
 cola’s article in our 2025 Minnesota Veg Living Magazine.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T182726Z
LOCATION:New Simpsons Location\, Register at caa.mn/volunteer for full add
 ress\, Minneapolis\, 55408\, United States
URL:https://caa.mn/event/serve-vegan-lunch-at-simpsons-shelter-8/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Compassionate Action for Animals
X-SOURCE-URL:https://caa.mn/volunteer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Veg Week 2026
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260903T183248Z
UID:990000213-1789776000-1790553599@caa.mn
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Veg Week is a chance to explore a plant-based life. Get 15% of
 f at local veg-friendly businesses! \nGet started with a pledge to go eith
 er vegetarian or vegan for one week. \nTake the Veg Pledge here! \nThere
 ’s an event for everyone\, and you may want to join us throughout the we
 ek! \nHere’s what you get when you sign up: \n\nA 15% discount at partic
 ipating veg-friendly businesses\n\nWhen you sign up\, we’ll email you a 
 Veg Week Rewards Card. You can use this card to receive 15% off at a visit
  to awesome local plant-based businesses (limit one use per business). \nD
 aily Support for Your Pledge\nTo make it fun and easy for you to stick to 
 your pledge\, we’ll be sending you an email every day with motivating ti
 ps on vegan nutrition\, meal planning\, dining out\, and a daily challenge
 . Plus\, you’ll get to hear inspiring stories about the animals you’re
  helping with your pledge. \nTwin Cities Veg Week Events \n\nSunday\, Sept
 ember 20\, 10am-4pm — Twin Cities Veg Fest (Harriet Island Park\, St. Pa
 ul) — no RSVP needed\, open to all\nWednesday\, September 23\, 6:30pm 
 — Writing for Animals (online via Zoom) — learn to write\, pitch\, and
  publish op-eds for animals\, taught by Julie Knopp. Join here.\nSunday\, 
 September 27\, 10am-12pm — Veg Week Brunch at J. Selby’s (St. Paul) 
 — RSVP on TicketBud.\nSunday\, September 27\, 1pm-4pm — Workday at Chi
 cken Run Rescue (Roseville)— RSVP on TicketBud.\n\nFeel free to reach ou
 t to us @ info@exploreveg.org if you have any questions\, or would like to
  connect. We’re always happy to offer support or information!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T183248Z
URL:https://caa.mn/event/twin-cities-veg-week-2026/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Compassionate Action for Animals
X-SOURCE-URL:https://caa.mn/volunteer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Twin Cities Veg Fest VIP Pre-Party with John Lewis\, the Bad Ass V
 egan
DTSTART:20260920T003000Z
DTEND:20260920T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260902T002850Z
UID:990000205-1789846200-1789851600@caa.mn
CATEGORIES:community,festival,food
DESCRIPTION:Kick off Twin Cities Veg Fest with an unforgettable evening ce
 lebrating great food\, community\, and one of the plant-based movement’s
  most inspiring voices. \nJoin John Lewis\, the Bad Ass Vegan\, along with
  fellow VIP guests\, sponsors\, and supporters for an exclusive pre-party 
 on Saturday\, September 19\, at the beautiful Wigington Pavilion in Harrie
 t Island Park. \nGet your ticket here! \nWhether you’re a longtime fan o
 f John Lewis or simply looking for the ultimate Twin Cities Veg Fest exper
 ience\, this exclusive VIP event is the perfect way to kick off festival w
 eekend. Last year\, our VIP tickets sold out at $100 simply because they i
 ncluded first access to the festival. This year\, we’ve taken the experi
 ence to a whole new level. Enjoy an intimate evening with John Lewis\, the
  Bad Ass Vegan\, complete with a photo opportunity\, delicious food\, and 
 the chance to connect with fellow supporters. You’ll also receive a Twin
  Cities Veg Fest T-shirt\, a VIP swag bag filled with sponsor goodies\, an
 d exclusive early entry to the festival on Sunday—giving you first acces
 s to exhibitors\, vendors\, and experiences before the general public gets
  in. \nEvent Details\n📅 Date: Saturday\, September 19 \n🕢 Time: 7:30
 –9:00 p.m. \n📍 Location: Wigington Pavilion\nHarriet Island Park\n200
  Dr. Justus Ohage Boulevard\nSt. Paul\, MN 55107 \nYour VIP Experience Inc
 ludes\n\n📸 A photo opportunity with John Lewis (Bad Ass Vegan)\n🍕 A 
 delicious Pizza Lucé sampler\n🎧 Music from a live DJ\n🍹 Cash bar\n
 👕 An official Twin Cities Veg Fest T-shirt\n🎁 A VIP swag bag filled 
 with goodies from our sponsors\n🚪 Early entry to Twin Cities Veg Fest o
 n Sunday so you can be among the first to enjoy the festival\n\nTicket Pri
 cing\n$100 through August 15 \n$150 beginning August 16 \nSpace is limited
 \, so reserve your spot early and save. \nWhether you’re coming to meet 
 John\, celebrate with fellow plant-based advocates\, or simply enjoy an ev
 ening of fantastic food and community\, the VIP Pre-Party is the perfect w
 ay to begin your Twin Cities Veg Fest experience. \nWe can’t wait to cel
 ebrate with you!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002850Z
LOCATION:Wigington Pavilion at Harriet Island Park\, 200 Dr. Justus Ohage 
 Boulevard\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55107
URL:https://caa.mn/event/twin-cities-veg-fest-vip-pre-party-with-john-lewi
 s-the-bad-ass-vegan/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Compassionate Action for Animals
X-SOURCE-URL:https://caa.mn/volunteer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Save the Date: Twin Cities Veg Fest
DTSTART:20260920T150000Z
DTEND:20260920T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T182726Z
UID:990000106-1789898400-1789920000@caa.mn
CATEGORIES:family,festival,food,music
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars\, and join over 5\,500 other people to cel
 ebrate compassionate living! With around 100 vendors from near and far\, t
 his 100% plant-based\, family-friendly festival offers great food\, music\
 , games\, connection\, and advocacy. All products sold at the festival are
  vegan (not tested on animals\, and containing no animal products).  \nIn
 terested in vending your products/services or volunteering day-of? Check t
 cvegfest.com for the signup (coming soon). \nStay in the loop by following
  @tcvegfest on Instagram and Facebook\, and @exploreveg on TikTok.  \nSee
  you at the festival! \nTwin Cities Veg Fest is organized by Compassionate
  Action for Animals.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T182726Z
LOCATION:Harriet Island Park\, 151 W Water Street\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55107\
 , United States
URL:https://caa.mn/event/save-the-date-twin-cities-veg-fest/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Compassionate Action for Animals
X-SOURCE-URL:https://caa.mn/volunteer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Writing for Animals: An Online Class
DTSTART:20260923T233000Z
DTEND:20260924T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T183248Z
UID:990000210-1790188200-1790193600@caa.mn
CATEGORIES:literary
DESCRIPTION:Learn Effective Writing for Animals! Join this class as part o
 f Veg Week. \nThis event is part of Veg Week (September 19-27)! Haven’t 
 taken the Veg Pledge yet? Sign up here to commit to a week of vegetarian o
 r vegan eating and get access to discounts and support along the way. \nIn
  this free Zoom class\, you’ll learn: \n\nWhy writing for animals matter
 s\nWriting tips and tricks for compelling readers to action\nHow to write\
 , pitch\, and publish an op-ed in the news\nOther strategies for getting a
 nimal issues\, or any cause you care about\, in the news\n\nYou’ll leave
  this class with a list of writing dos and don’ts\, a short guide to eth
 ical storytelling\, templates for op-eds and pitch emails\, and much more.
  Whether you’re a seasoned writer or a total beginner\, this class is fo
 r you! \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 23\, 2026\, 6:30 PM\nWhere: Online vi
 a Zoom — Join here \nWhy Writing for Animals Matters\nLocal papers reach
  millions of readers every week. Published articles on animal issues reach
  a broad spectrum of people. Writing is a way for animal advocacy to reach
  people it never otherwise would. And\, most importantly\, coverage of ani
 mal issues effectively raises public awareness and causes many readers to 
 reduce their consumption of animals and animal products. \nAbout Your Inst
 ructor\nJulie Knopp has been working at the intersection of communications
 \, education\, and nonprofit leadership for more than a decade. Julie’s 
 media strategy work has resulted in coverage with National Public Radio (N
 PR)\, HuffPost\, the British Broadcasting Company (BBC)\, and other promin
 ent news outlets. \nJulie’s own writing has been featured in the New Yor
 k Daily News\, Minneapolis Star Tribune\, Madison Capital Times\, and othe
 r media outlets. Julie holds a Master of Arts in Teaching\, which she uses
  to transmit her talent for media strategy and writing to passionate peopl
 e like you. To learn more about Julie’s work\, visit julieknopp.com. \nB
 e prepared to make a big impact with what you learn!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T183248Z
LOCATION:us02web.zoom.us/j/87854038975
URL:https://caa.mn/event/writing/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Compassionate Action for Animals
X-SOURCE-URL:https://caa.mn/volunteer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Serve Vegan Lunch at Simpsons Shelter
DTSTART:20260925T153000Z
DTEND:20260925T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T182726Z
UID:990000186-1790332200-1790341200@caa.mn
CATEGORIES:community,food
DESCRIPTION:Space is limited. You must register to save your spot. Scroll 
 to the bottom of the event below to sign up\, or visit CAA.MN/Volunteer fo
 r our complete list of volunteer signups. \nJoin CAA to serve a plant-base
 d lunch at Simpson Housing Services! Simpson provides shelter to around se
 venty unhoused people each night\, and partners with community groups to p
 repare meals for shelter residents. This is a wonderful way to care for ou
 r Minnesota community in an animal-friendly\, eco-friendly way. \nVoluntee
 ring to Help\nWithout registering either below or at CAA.MN/VOLUNTEER your
  space will not be reserved\, you will not receive needed information\, an
 d you will not be permitted in the building. \nCAA provides a meal for Sim
 pson guests around three times a month. Watch our events page for another 
 opportunity to participate! Since most of our meals at Simpson’s fill up
  early we encourage you to sign up for any meal prep events you are intere
 sted in well in advance. \nSchedule for Lunch Volunteering\nFor our lunche
 s we gather at 10:30am and together\, we prepare lunch in the kitchen\, an
 d serve food to residents. Once food service comes to a lull\, we take bre
 aks in small shifts to join the residents for lunch. Afterwards\, we tidy 
 up\, and everything  is usually finished by 1:00pm. \nOther Notes for Vol
 unteers\n\nPlease dress comfortably\, with closed-toe shoes.\nWe expect to
  serve about 30 residents.\nThis is a community service event\; while we w
 ould explain more about CAA’s work and veganism if residents ask\, it is
  not an outreach event.\nIf you have any questions\, please email Nicola a
 t nicola.philpott@exploreveg.org or CAA staff at info@exploreveg.org.\n\n
 Other Ways to Support the Program\nYou can also donate to support this ini
 tiative financially! Go to: https://www.givemn.org/story/6lr05f to donate
  and help support your neighbors who are currently experiencing housing an
 d financial challenges. \nWe often partner with other environmental organi
 zations to serve low-carbon plant-based meals\, or partner with community 
 service organizations to prep a meal together. Are you part of a local org
 anization that may like to connect and collaborate on serving a meal? Plea
 se email CAA at info@exploreveg.org. \nAppreciations\nThese events are the
  brain child of Nicola Philpott who typically organizes the events. Thank 
 you\, Nicola! Funding for these meals comes from Compassionate Action for 
 Animals as well as special donors. Thank you to Nicola\, the volunteers\, 
 our donors and partner organizations for making this service to our commun
 ity possible. \nRead More\nFor more information on this initiative read Ni
 cola’s article in our 2025 Minnesota Veg Living Magazine.
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LOCATION:New Simpsons Location\, Register at caa.mn/volunteer for full add
 ress\, Minneapolis\, 55408\, United States
URL:https://caa.mn/event/serve-vegan-lunch-at-simpsons-shelter-7/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Compassionate Action for Animals
X-SOURCE-URL:https://caa.mn/volunteer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Veg Week Brunch @ J. Selby's
DTSTART:20260927T150000Z
DTEND:20260927T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260813T002331Z
UID:990000209-1790503200-1790510400@caa.mn
CATEGORIES:community,food
DESCRIPTION:⚠️ Please note: RSVPs for this event must be completed on 
 TicketBud\, not through this page. Reserve your spot here. \nJoin us for a
  relaxed and welcoming brunch gathering at J. Selby’s\, part of Veg Week
  (September 19-27)! \nVeg Week is an invitation to celebrate the success o
 f 2026 Veg Pledgers\, reflect on plant-based eating\, and connect with oth
 ers exploring this lifestyle — whether you took the Veg Pledge this year
 \, are brand new to plant-based eating\, or are just curious. This brunch 
 is open to everyone\, so feel free to bring a friend to share the experien
 ce and the food! \nJ. Selby’s is a beloved\, plant-based eatery known fo
 r its hearty and satisfying comfort food. Their brunch menu includes omele
 ts\, scrambles\, cauliflower wings\, chikn waffle sandwiches\, the brunchw
 rap\, loaded breakfast fries\, crispy deep-fried mushrooms\, and more. Vie
 w the full menu and prices here. \nInitially opened by a doctor\, J. Selby
 ’s is deeply committed to both health and sustainability—offering vegg
 ie-based meals and highlighting the significant water savings of plant-bas
 ed eating. All of the food they serve is entirely vegan (no meat\, dairy\,
  eggs\, or other animal products). \nWhen: Sunday\, September 27\, 2026\, 
 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nWhere: J. Selby’s\, 169 N Victoria Street\, Saint
  Paul\, MN 55104 \nRSVP here \nWe hope you’ll join us!
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LOCATION:J.Selby’s\, 169 N Victoria Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55104\, U
 nited States
URL:https://caa.mn/event/veg-week-brunch-j-selbys/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Compassionate Action for Animals
X-SOURCE-URL:https://caa.mn/volunteer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:CAA Chicken Run Rescue Workday
DTSTART:20260927T180000Z
DTEND:20260927T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T183248Z
UID:990000192-1790514000-1790524800@caa.mn
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:⚠️ Please note: RSVPs for this event must be completed on 
 TicketBud\, not through this page. Reserve your spot here. \nThis event is
  part of Veg Week (September 19-27)! Haven’t taken the Veg Pledge yet? S
 ign up here to commit to a week of vegetarian or vegan eating and get acce
 ss to discounts and support along the way. \nAs part of Veg Week\, join us
  for a meaningful and hands-on day at Chicken Run Rescue\, a sanctuary ded
 icated to giving these neglected\, abused birds a safe home and the respec
 t all animals deserve. This special workday is a chance to support the res
 cue’s work while learning more about the resident birds and their storie
 s. \nConnecting with these wonderful\, resilient animals is a grounding\, 
 meaningful\, and impactful experience. While Chicken Run Rescue’s reside
 nts come from many varying backgrounds and have many different personaliti
 es\, their stories give us a chance to see how their stories and lives wer
 e shaped by human systems of egg farming\, meat farming\, cockfighting\, g
 enetic manipulation\, and more. \nThroughout the day\, we’ll do light an
 d moderate work around the rescue\, with breaks for snacks. Depending on n
 eeds at the time\, we may be helping clean and maintain the space\, prepar
 ing areas for the chickens\, and supporting daily animal care operations. 
 Some chickens are comfortable being picked up\, and we may have the chance
  to take photos with our favorite birds! \nLooking for ways to help beyond
  the day? Fostering even one chicken can change a life\, and choosing a pl
 ant-based diet is a powerful way to help all animals. \nAs part of Veg Wee
 k — a time to reflect\, commit\, and recommit to compassionate choices 
 — this event is open to everyone and a wonderful way to connect with oth
 er humans concerned about animal welfare\, connect with animals\, and help
  out in a concrete\, immediate way. \nRSVP HERE \nWhen: Sunday\, September
  27\, 2026\, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nWhere: Chicken Run Rescue\, Roseville\, 
 MN (exact address provided prior to event) \nRSVP HERE \nWe hope to see yo
 u at the workday!
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LOCATION:Chicken Run Rescue\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
URL:https://caa.mn/event/caa-chicken-run-rescue-workday/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Compassionate Action for Animals
X-SOURCE-URL:https://caa.mn/volunteer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Nicola and Unny's Meal Program Fundraiser
DTSTART:20261011T170000Z
DTEND:20261011T193000Z
DTSTAMP:20260827T002900Z
UID:990000204-1791720000-1791729000@caa.mn
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, October 11 for a special fundraiser to hel
 p continue CAA’s shelter meal program into 2027. \nNicola\, who leads th
 e meal program\, and Unny\, co-founder of Compassionate Action for Animals
  (CAA)\, are hosting this gathering as we work toward raising $2\,000—on
 e-third of the funding needed to expand our shelter meal program to three 
 shelters next year. \nDetails\nDate:  Sunday\, October 11th\nTime:  12pm
  – 2:30pm\nLocation:  Nicola’s Eden Prairie home\, RSVP to receive th
 e address \nRSVP HERE \nAbout the event\n\nGet an update on the current me
 al program\, plans for the new year\, and how you can help make those plan
 s a reality.\nConnect with supporters and shelter partners. (Optional get-
 to-know you bingo game!)\nHear from shelter volunteers about their experie
 nces.\nEat a delicious\, plant-based lunch of dal\, rice and assorted vege
 table dishes\n\nMore about the meal program\nCAA’s plant-based meal prog
 ram started in collaboration with Simpson Housing Services\, a shelter for
  people experiencing homelessness in Minneapolis.  Since January 2024\, o
 ur volunteers have provided over 3\,000 meals at Simpsons.  Currently\, w
 e serve 3 lunches every month and the resident chef has designated all Fri
 day lunchtimes to be completely plant-based (even when we’re not there t
 o prepare them). \nIn March 2026\, we expanded our meal program to include
  a second shelter.  The Sojourner Project houses people victimized by dom
 estic abuse.  Every month\, our volunteers prepare a healthy\, well-balan
 ced\, crowd-pleasing dinner for them and the meals have received rave revi
 ews! \nNext year\, we hope to expand our program to bring wholesome\, tast
 y food to a third shelter. We need to raise $6\,000 to serve meals at all 
 three shelters. The more meals we cook\, the more time\, energy and funds 
 the staff of Simpsons\, Sojourner and others can devote towards housing\, 
 supporting and advocating for people in their time of need.  Help us cont
 inue our work into 2027 by joining us at this fundraiser on October 11th!!
  \nCan’t join us or want to chip in now? \nHelp Feed Hungry People Delic
 ious Vegan Meals
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URL:https://caa.mn/event/nicola-and-unnys-meal-program-fundraiser/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Compassionate Action for Animals
X-SOURCE-URL:https://caa.mn/volunteer
END:VEVENT
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