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SUMMARY:Veg Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Veg Week is a chance to explore a plant-based life. Get a discount at local veg-friendly businesses! \nGet started with a pledge to go either 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 week! \nHere’s what you get when you sign up: \n\nA discount of 10% or more at participating veg-friendly businesses\n\nWhen you sign up\, we’ll email you a Veg Week Rewards Card. You can use this card to receive a discount at a visit to awesome local plant-based businesses (limit one use per business). \nDaily 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 tips 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\, September 20\, 10am-4pm — Twin Cities Veg Fest (Harriet Island Park\, St. Paul) — no RSVP needed\, open to all\nWednesday\, September 23\, 6:30pm-8pm — Writing for Animals (online via Zoom) — learn to write\, pitch\, and publish op-eds for animals\, taught by Julie Knopp. Join here.\nFriday\, September 25\, 6:30pm-8pm — Dine-Out and Action Party at Dreamstate Cafe — RSVP on Ticketbud\nSaturday\, September 26\, 9am-1:30pm — Farmaste Work Day — RSVP on Ticketbud\nSunday\, September 27\, 10am-12pm — Veg Week Brunch at J. Selby’s (St. Paul) — RSVP on TicketBud.\nSunday\, September 27\, 1pm-4pm — Workday at Chicken Run Rescue (Roseville)— RSVP on TicketBud.\n\nFeel free to reach out to us @ info@exploreveg.org if you have any questions\, or would like to connect. We’re always happy to offer support or information!
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SUMMARY:Veg Week Farmaste Animal Sanctuary Workday
DESCRIPTION:This 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 or vegan eating and get access to discounts and support along the way. \nCome meet the residents at Farmaste\, a Minnesota sanctuary for farmed animals! You’ll get to interact with and help sheep\, goats\, pigs\, cattle\, and a donkey. Volunteering at Farmaste is a wonderful way to get fresh air and a workout\, all while contributing to animals’ well-being. \nHow to Register\nGo to our Ticketbud site to sign up to volunteer! \nWhat is Farmaste Animal Sanctuary?\nFarmaste rescues abused\, neglected\, and unwanted farmed animals and provides them with a safe sanctuary to live out their natural lifespans. Residents are respected as someone\, not treated as something. \nWhat is the Schedule?\nAt 9:00am\, we’ll gather to meet each other and review the tasks for the day. We’ll then split into smaller groups and clean out the different barns\, replacing dirty straw with fresh straw. We’ll wrap up by 12:00pm\, and stay until 1:30pm for a potluck/hangout at the sanctuary. Please note: don’t walk around to look at the animals without a Farmaste lead present. \nWhere is the Sanctuary?\nThe sanctuary is in Lindstrom\, MN\, less than an hour north of the Twin Cities\, near Stacy and North Branch. The exact address will be provided to all attendees the week before the event. If you RSVP on September 25 or later\, please email brita.bengtson@exploreveg.org to receive the address. \nOther important notes:\n\nDress appropriately for the weather\, and wear layers!\nTo protect your arms from straw\, please wear long sturdy sleeves\, and bring work gloves.\nTo protect your lungs from straw & hay dust\, please bring a face mask or face covering.\nAll participants must sign a waiver — the link will be emailed to you before the event.\nPlease refrain from endorsing harming animals in any way (via abuse\, killing\, etc.) while at the sanctuary. More generally\, treat all your fellow humans and nonhuman animals at the sanctuary with respect.\n\nRSVP: Reserve your spot on TicketBud \nWant a ride? Want to help the environment? Want to chat with new people? Sign up to carpool here: https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/pxybo0
URL:https://www.caa.mn/event/veg-week-farmaste-animal-sanctuary-workday/
LOCATION:Farmaste Animal Sanctuary\, Lindstrom\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sanctuary Work Day
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