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SUMMARY:ARC/CAA Annual Potluck and Grill Out
DESCRIPTION:The Animal Rights Coalition and Compassionate Action for Animals are teaming up for another annual vegan potluck\, grill-out\, and community gathering in Minneapolis! \nAll are welcome — feel free to invite your veg-friendly friends and family for an awesome vegan potluck and to learn more about how to get involved in animal advocacy. Join the Twin Cities vegan community for great food\, conversation\, and summer fun. \n Location\nWabun C Picnic Shelter (different shelter than last year!)\, Minnehaha Park\, Minneapolis\, MN \n What to Bring\nTo keep things balanced\, please bring a vegan dish based on your last name: \n\nA–G: Dessert\nH–S: Main dish\nT–Z: Beverage\, side dish\, or salad\n\nYou’re also welcome to bring something vegan for the grill. We’ll have a dedicated vegan grill and volunteers to help manage it. \nVegan Food Guidelines\nPlease ensure your dish is completely vegan\, meaning no: \n\n no meat (no fish\, birds\, or mammals)\n no dairy\n no eggs\n no gelatin\n no honey\n no other animal-derived products (e.g. no meat broth\, whey powder\, etc)\n\n What to Know\nPlease bring at least 8 servings and include a list of ingredients for your dish. \n\n Bring a list of ingredients for everyone with allergies or sensitivities\n Compostable plates\, cups\, and utensils will be provided – bring your own if you can to reduce pollution!\nFeel free to bring your veg-friendly friends and family. This event is a great way to introduce others to delicious vegan food and local animal advocacy work.\n Well-behaved leashed dogs (and any other companion animals who would enjoy coming and are legally permitted on park property) are welcome\n Alcohol is not permitted\n Parking is limited. Please allow extra time and consider carpooling\, biking or taking Metro Transit\n\n Use Google Maps to find Wabun Picnic Area at Minnehaha Park: 4655 46th Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN 55406 \n Arrive within the first hour for the best food selection! \n  \n\n\n\nWhat will volunteers do?\n\nVolunteers are needed to help set up before the event and help cleaning up after the event. We also need people to help with grilling\, leading games\, and sitting at the kid’s table. \n  \n\n\n\nWhat will volunteers need to bring or wear?\n\nThis event will happen rain or shine! We will be underneath a shelter. Bring your own water bottle and a dish to share! You can also optionally bring your own utensils and a muffin tin or other tray for your food. \n\n\n𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/608312 \nOr email [Kelsey@animalrightscoalition.com]
URL:https://www.caa.mn/event/arc-caa-annual-potluck-and-grill-out/
LOCATION:Wabun Picnic Area – Pavilion C\, 4655 46th Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Large Event,Outreach,Potluck
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SUMMARY:West Suburbs Vegan Potluck for August
DESCRIPTION:Connect\, Share\, and Taste the Joy of Plant-Based Living!\n\n\nJoin us on Thursday\, August 13\, 2026\, at 6:30pm for our monthly West Suburbs Vegan Potluck at the Base Camp coffee shop area of Unmapped Brewing Co. in Minnetonka. Let’s enjoy a fun\, plant-based gathering together! \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 share. 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 your own plate and utensils to help reduce waste. \nSites for Ideas and Inspiration\nNeed inspiration? There are so many delicious vegan recipes available. 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 Recipes\, The Edgy Vegan\, and The Vegan Atlas. CAA also has monthly cooking classes and the Vegan Recipe Club which can support you in getting ideas for future potlucks. \nA Monthly Event You Won’t Want to Miss\nOur West Suburbs Vegan Potluck happens every month\, bringing together community 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 Suburbs Potluck in the News!\nEden Prairie News attended our February 13\, 2025 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 footprint\, conserves water\, and supports a more sustainable food system. Plus\, eating more fruits\, veggies\, legumes\, and whole grains is linked to better heart health\, lower cholesterol\, and a reduced risk of chronic illness. By joining our potluck and eating more plant-based meals\, you’re doing something good for yourself and the world around you. \nHosted by Compassionate Action for Animals\nThis event was developed and is hosted by Compassionate Action for Animals (CAA) volunteer Nicola Philpott. We get use 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 their 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 can also follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | MeetUp. Or sign up for our newsletter! \nQuestions? Contact us at info@exploreveg.org.
URL:https://www.caa.mn/event/west-suburbs-vegan-potluck-for-august/
LOCATION:Unmapped Brewing\, 14625 Excelsior Blvd\, Minnetonka\, MN\, 55345\, United States
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