January 4 , 2007

Dear Friends:

2008 is going to be a good year. A BIG year for Colorado animals and animal advocates. And RMAD is proud to be taking part in it.

RMAD’s legal squad, led by attorney Karen Breslin, is still working hard on the Greenwood Village coyote trapping issue from 2007. Karen has been in talks with the parties on the opposite side of the table, and while things look promising, we’re ready to do battle if need be. Updates will come as the situation develops.

Our new Ask Ryan! column is going great. Ryan’s answers are honest, funny and helpful. Be sure to check it out and submit your health, fitness and nutrition questions to VegColorado@RMAD.org and Ryan will get them answered for you.

To un-celebrate the presence of the Stock Show, we’re organizing a meat-out style event in downtown Denver. We’ll be handing out vegetarian info, free vegetarian food and more. Exact date and time TBA. Please email Lynne if you’d like to help out.

RMAD’s Fifth Annual Dining Out Day at WaterCourse Foods is Monday, January 28. The more you eat, the more WaterCourse donates to RMAD, so visit as many times as your stomach can possibly handle. WaterCourse Foods is located at 837 E. 17 th Ave, Denver. Huge thanks to Dan Landes, Dan Hanley and everyone at the best vegetarian restaurant in Colorado (and beyond!) for making this happen once again.

Joining in on D.O.D. this year are new friends Ahimsa Footwear, located just one-third of a mile from WaterCourse at 1668 Marion St. Ahimsa is the place for 100% cruelty-free shoes and accessories, and they’ll be donating a percentage of the day’s sales to RMAD as well.

See you there!

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

Rocky Mountain
Animal Defense
PO Box 18903
Denver, CO 80218

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

 

 

RMAD Calendar Spotlight:
Sunday, January 6, 5:30 p.m.
HEALTH Potluck
Highlands United Methodist Church, Denver

Details: We welcome everyone, regardless of dietary preference, to share a plant-based meal. For the potluck please bring a plant-based dish (no meat, fish, fowl, gelatine, dairy, eggs, honey, or other animal-derived products) to serve at least 8 people. A plant-based dish can be a simple as cut up fruit or veggies or a bottle of natural juice to share. If this is your first event, feel free to come as our guest. We ask those who are already comfortable with plant-based foods, to feel free to show off, dazzle us with your cooking talent and bring extra, if you like.

Bring a serving utensil, your own place setting, your own drink (hot tea and water will be available for all) and a recipe card (with some extras to share). Please note if your dish contains hydrogenated oils and/or common allergens such as nuts. After lunch, you may want to be prepared to take a hike. There are many beautiful trails nearby.

Location: Highlands United Methodist, on the corner of 32nd and Osceola, between Sheridan and Federal, in Denver.

Directions: From I-25 take Speer Boulevard, North to 32nd, then go West (left) on 32nd to Osceola. You may park in the lot across Osceola on the East side of the church if there's room.

From the West, take Sheridan to 32nd and go East to Osceola. The Church and lot will be on your right.
From Golden, 32nd also runs East from 13th and Ford in Golden all the way to Osceola, for those of you coming from Golden or the west side of town. It changes from 13th to 32nd somewhere behind the Coors plant.

For additional information call 303-449-4422 or 303-777-4828 M-F and leave a message for Ann, or send Ann an e-mail.

Also coming up in the RMAD Calendar:
 Stock Show, Denver
RMAD Happy Hour
RMAD Dining Out Day
Denver Veg Fest

 

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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