8/29 DOVETAIL: local grassroots for social justice come together

D.O.V.E.T.A.I.L.
(Daily Offering Vegan Ethics To All In our Lives)

Animal Rights Advocates of Upstate NY welcomes all to our very first DOVETAIL event, bringing local grassroots, social justice groups together. A collective gathering of people opposed to all oppression and violence, who have a compassionate awareness of our planet. Dovetailing our energies for a better world.

AUGUST 29th, 2010 (Sunday)
12:00pm begins (ends approx. 7:00pm)
Open to the public

CATERED entirely by RAVS ~ a day-long PICNIC of Vegan foods (www.RochesterVeg.org),
plus donations from area restaurants (Natural Oasis, Owl House, Golden Dynasty)
and EcoBella Bakery's Vegan and gluten-free goodies! (www.ecobellabakery.com)

~~ BRING YOUR OWN PLACE SETTING ~~

P R O G R A M :
12:00 - Door Opens ~ (indoor) picnic begins!
12:30 - debut of the "DOVETAIL SINGERS", a new chorus of activists
1:00 - HAROLD BROWN, "A Life Connected" ~ www.farmkind.org
former farmer turned Vegan/animal advocate (www.tribeofheart.org)
*Will discuss the world's common threads of oppression. Q/A
2:30 - "DOVETAIL SINGERS"
3:00 - ANTHONY MARR, "Methane Time Bomb" ~ www.hope-care.org
from Vancouver, Canada, world renowned environmentalist, wildlife preservationist
*Will address preventing runaway global heating. Q/A
4:30 - Fun with DR. VEGGIE (Ted Barnett, MD) ~ leads game of *Vegan Jeopardy*
5:30 - PANEL LEADS OPEN FORUM on ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
All are encouraged to discuss and share solutions to get off the grid!

TABLING ~ various grassroots groups and individuals, artists for animals and environment, sharing literature, selling their items (on the other side of the food tables):
- Artists for Animals: John and Steve Carbonaro, winner of art awards (www.NAVS.org)
- Nature Photographer: Ted Barnett
- RAVS: Rochester Area Vegetarian Society
- Veg Mondays: Martha Sullivan, Debra Couch, Carol Barnett
- Green Irene: Margie Campaigne, eco-consultant for home & office energy efficiency
- EcoBella Bakery: Jeaninne Ottman
- Electric Motorcycle and Car: David Daunce, advisor
- ARAUNY: Animal Rights Advocates of Upstate NY, Yetta Panitch
- and more ... come and see!

SOUTH LODGE @Ellison Park, Rochester NY:
~ just west of Daisy Flour Mill (1880 Blossom Road, 14625) www.googlemaps.com
~ just east of Mercy High School (1437 Blossom Road, 14610)
~ turn south into park, off Blossom Rd, by creek
~ make immediate right (by pond - watch for geese!)
~ follow signs to "South Lodge" (and posted *DOVETAIL* signs)
~ wheelchair accessible
~ rustic lodge, picnic tables w/attached benches - no backs (note!)
~ potable water (pump) available outside
~ flush toilets (just 400 yards away, over foot bridge), plus porta-potties
~ pine woods on hillside
~ ample parking

~ Entire event is INSIDE South Lodge ~

DONATION$ GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED
~ and/or ~
RAFFLE TICKETS for a TOTE BAG full of Vegan, Cruelty-Free goodies for anyone
... no one turned away for inability to donate $$
... all proceeds will help defray ARAUNY's costs for this event, as we continue to work for the prevention and abolition of all forms of animal abuse and exploitation.

~~ REMEMBER to BRING YOUR OWN PLACE SETTING ~~

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