Weekend Events: July 26-27
COK / Stickyfingers Veggie Hot Dog Eating Contest
In honor of National Veggie Hot Dog Month, COK has teamed up with Sticky Fingers Bakery to host D.C.’s first ever Veggie Hot Dog Eating Contest. Enjoy all the Tofurky Franks you can eat and win fabulous prizes or watch others stuff their faces. Help us show others how easy, delicious and fun it is to choose vegetarian foods! Everyone is welcome and there is no entry fee.
Where: Sticky Fingers Bakery at 1370 Park Rd., N.W., D.C.
Metro: Columbia Heights Metro station (green line)
When: 6 pm
More Info: http://www.cok.net/feat/hotdog-contest/
Poplar Spring Farm Tour
Come on out and meet the animals and enjoy hay rides, ice cold lemonade, veggie burgers and veggie hot dogs. Shop for t-shirts, sweatshirts, and handmade crafts in our gift shop, and for hidden treasures at our giant yard sale in the carriage barn.
Where: Poplar Spring
When: Saturday, July 26, 2008
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
More Info: http://www.animalsanctuary.org/events/index.html
Vegan Meetup Group: Restaurant Visit to Lemon Tree
Lemon Tree is a cozy Middle Eastern café and market with a number of vegetarian and vegan options. It is located in Congressional Plaza near the Twinbrook Metro station. Ingredients are listed on the menu so one can tell whether or not they are vegan.
Where: Lemon Tree Cafe and Market
When: 6 pm
More Into: http://vegan.meetup.com/28/calendar/8303369/
Vegan Meetup Group: Potluck Picnic in Rock Creek Park
Join VSDC and the Washington, DC Area Vegan Meetup group this summer for food and fun in beautiful Rock Creek Park. Please bring a vegan dish to share (no animal products like meat, fish, fowl, eggs, dairy, honey, etc., and their derivatives) that serves four times the number in your party. You should bring the ingredient list/recipe and serving utensil. You are also encouraged to bring your own reusable plate, cup, and utensils to cut down on the use of disposable products. For more information, contact VSDC at 202-362-VEGY box #2 or vsdc@vsdc.org. For directions, visit www.nps.gov/rocr or call 202-895-6000.
Where: Rock Creek Park Grove 10
When: Sunday, July 27, 4:00 PM
More Info: http://vegan.meetup.com/28/calendar/7954829/?a=cv1c_grp
Thanking The Monkey: Book Reading & Party
I have not read the book yet…But I will! The book sounds really cool. Hopefully I can make this event too. Sounds like its going to be a good time. The reading will be on July 21st (that’s this Monday) at Olsson’s Books on 19th St. This will be followed by a book signing and benefit (COK) at the Java Green down the street.
For more information on the event CLICK HERE! and scroll down a little bit.
http://www.thankingthemonkey.com
This Weekends Events
Here is a rundown of whats happening this weekend. [pretty much just TAFA] know of something else going on let me know tim@dcvegan.com
Taking Action For Animals > July 19th - 21st
So much has happened for animal protection in the last year, and it’s time to gather together to push the cause forward. After the Michael Vick case exposed the world to illegal dogfighting, learn what you can do to combat animal fighting in your community. After the slaughter of sick and crippled cows led to the largest recall of meat in our nation’s history, learn what you can do to protect farm animals from cruelty and abuse. As the November election approaches, learn about animal issues that will be on the ballot and how you can pass laws to protect animals.
During the conference you can network with national leaders and hundreds of grassroots activists. The conference’s convenient location allows easy access to the entire DC area.