November 21, 2007

 Hi Friends –

Hopefully you’re all getting reading for a nice little Thanksgiving vacation, so we’ll keep this one short. A few things:

► Join us for Fur Free Friday on the day after Thanksgiving. Details in the Calendar Spotlight below.

► RSVP for the RMAD Holiday Party at the Crawford Mansion in Denver. Visit RMAD.org for more info and to purchase tickets. Celebrate a great 2007 and helps us launch an even greater 2008!

► If you’re doing holiday shopping, be sure to check out the new 100% vegan Ahimsa Footwear located at 1668 Marion St (the corner of 17th and Park Ave). They are open 11-7 everyday but Tuesday (closed). They carry a wide range of dress, casual, women's and men's 100% vegan shoes, handbags, belts, and wallets. There will be a Grand Opening Event with 10% off of everything Nov 23-25th.  Their website is www.ahimsafootwear.com and phone is 303-860-VEGI (8344). 

Have a fantastic, safe and cruelty-free Thanksgiving!


Rocky Mountain Animal Defense works to help eliminate the human-imposed suffering of animals in the Rocky Mountain region.

Rocky Mountain
Animal Defense
2525 Arapahoe, #E4-335
Boulder, CO 80302

303-449-4422
info@rmad.org
www.RMAD.org
www.VegColorado.com

 

 

RMAD Calendar Spotlight:
Colorado Veggies Thanksgiving Potluck & Fundraiser (11/22)

 Time: Meet at 11 a.m., eat at noon
Where: Highland’s Methodist Church, 3131 Osceola St.
Cost: Thirteen years and older $7, seven to twelve years $2, six years and younger free.
The Food: Tofurky, stuffing, gravy, tea, coffee and bottled water will be provided; special thanks to Turtle Island Foods for the donation!

Details: Bring a plant-based (vegetarian) Thanksgiving dish or desert to serve at least eight people. Please no meat, fish, fowl, gelatin, eggs, dairy or honey. Please bring a recipe card listing all ingredients and a serving utensil.
Volunteers: Volunteers are needed to set up and/or to clean up; e-mail Ann Swissdorf or call 303-449-4422
RSVP: Please RSVP as soon as possible by e-mailing Ann Swissdorf or calling 303-449-4422.
Sponsored by: the HEALTH Project of RMAD, RMAD, Colorado Veggies and the Vegetarian Society of Colorado.


Fur Free Friday (11/23)

Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Neiman Marcus, Cherry Creek, 3030 E. 1st Ave.

Details: Posters and flyers provides. Bring your friends and family! And dress warmly; despite the sunlight, it will very likely be windy and chilly.

Also coming up in the RMAD Calendar:
Fur Protest, Denver

 

Please see our full calendar of events here.

 
Volunteer Opportunities

Humane education speakers: RMAD's Humane Education Speakers Bureau is a network of volunteers who deliver talks to school groups, social clubs, churches and other organizations. Potential speakers will be provided with training (to be offered in both Denver and Boulder). You can fill out this form to get started.

Letter writers: We’ve assembled a team of letter writers to address issues in the local ( Colorado) media. As need s arise, we will send out a form e-mail that includes the pertinent media, names and addresses, tips, background information, etc.—making it as easy as possible for you to lend your voice on behalf of animals.

Check out RMAD’s online volunteer form and let us know about yourself and where your interests lie.

 

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