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24 December 2006: Vegan Meet Up, MARV Potluck, Mink Show, Foie Gras, Speakers

The New Year is a busy time for many of us, so we’ll be skipping next Sunday’s newsletter (12/31/06). So pay attention to all the info in this weeks email!

January Vegan Meet Up

Please join AFA for the January Vegan Meet Up-Milwaukee at Beans and Barley on the East Side. Whether you are a long-time vegan who wants to try a new place or a new vegan, curious, or just willing to try, you will not want to miss this awesome dining experience. Beans and Barley is among the most popular restaurants on Milwaukee's East Side. If you're looking for excellent food in a casual atmosphere that won't clean out your wallet but might clean out your arteries this is the place for you.

The open, well-lit dining room has an airy feel that is extremely comfortable and is a longtime favorite meeting place on the East Side. The vegan menu items are all fantastic and reasonably priced. The burritos are extremely popular and start as low as $4.25 and fill you up without plaguing you with burrito gut. The sandwiches are also excellent; with options like the tempeh Reuben, grilled vegetable sandwich, tofu scrambler and vegan biscuits and gravy, you really can't go wrong. You may view the full menu at http://www.beansandbarley.com.

Please contact Kim at to RSVP by 5pm, Friday, January 5th to rsvp and make a reservation.

WHERE: Beans & Barley Market and Cafe, 1901 East North Avenue, Milwaukee
WHEN: January 6th, noon

MARV Potluck

M.A.R.V. (Milwaukee Area Resources for Vegetarians) will be hosting its monthly potluck for January on 1-7-2007 in Riverwest. M.A.R.V. has been around for a long time with not nearly the recognition it deserves. The group has consistently held vegetarian potlucks in the Milwaukee area for many years. So come on out with a dish and learn more about what they have going on.

WHEN: Sunday, January 7th, 5pm
WHERE: Friends’ Meeting House, 3224 N. Gordon Pl. in Riverwest (from Humboldt Blvd., go east on Auer a few short blocks to the parking lot).

ANNUAL MINK SHOW PROTEST

Alliance for Animals is in the process of investigating where the 2007 annual mink show will be held. Last year it was held on the 2nd weekend in January at the Sheraton, Four Points by the Milwaukee Airport. We have yet to find out if it will be the same this year, but regardless... we are still planning to protest the show wherever it may be. In the meantime, if you hear anything or find more info on it, do not hesitate to forward AFA () what you find.

Let's get Foie Gras Banned in Milwaukee

Trying to keep pace with all the other major cities throughout the US, Alliance for Animals is looking at trying to get foie gras banned in Milwaukee. The downside to a group that is run primarily by vegans, we are out of touch with the businesses that serve such a horrible and cruel dish. We are asking for help from those of you who may know of places that serve foie gras. We are compiling a list of these places so we can contact and set up meeting to see if they will voluntarily stop the sale of foie gras, before it is illegal! So if you know of any place in the Milwaukee area that serves it, !

Spring Line-Up of Speakers

This Spring Alliance for Animals-Milwaukee will be bringing a few well known names to town. Be sure to check in with us in the following weeks to see how planning is coming along and how you can help with the events surrounding the speakers coming into town.

Dr. Michael Gregor (http://www.drgreger.org/) recently released his book Bird Flu, A Virus of Our Own Hatching. He is one of AFA’s favorite speakers, with a wide array of topics he can speak about. We look forward to what he has to say and the many jokes he has to tell!

Will Potter (http://www.willpotter.com/) is a journalist from the DC area. He has followed the SHAC 7 trial closely and has dissected the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act. He has spoken at many conferences throughout the country and we look forward to bringing him to Milwaukee for the first time.

Nathan Runkle is the founder and director of Mercy for Animals (http://www.mercyforanimals.org). He is a long time champion for the animals and knows what he is talking about. We’ll be bringing him into town to conduct some workshops/training for activists who are ready to kick things into high gear.

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17 December 2006: Monday Evening Demo, Final Meeting of the Year, Mink Show? Pick of the Week

Evening Fur Demo at AJ Ugent

Till the people at AJ Ugent Furs get the point, we must keep at it! Can we forget about the suffering animals go through for the greed of the fur industry? NO!!! Alliance for Animals has every intention of continuing its campaign all winter long. Next Monday (Dec 18th, 2006) We'll be back at AJ Ugent to let them know we are not done with them. Even if you can only come out for a few minutes, please do. If you would like to join us, need a ride, or have questions...please feel free to email us back at

WHEN: December 18th, 2006; 5pm-6pm
WHERE: AJ Ugent Furs, 8333 W Capital Dr Milwaukee, WI

AFA’s Final Meeting of the Year - December 19th, 8pm

Alliance for Animals will have a fairly busy start to the New Year. We have our logo to finish developing, the veg-guide to finish up, demos to do, speakers to plan for, and the list can go on and on. AFA will be holding a holiday meeting on December 19th with our agenda for the next several months. No promises, but we are working on having vegan eats at this meeting.

WHEN: Wednesday, December 19th, 8pm
WHERE: Brewing Grounds - 2008 N. Farwell Ave. (just north of Brady St.)

Annual Mink Show Protest

Alliance for Animals is in the process of investigating where the 2007 annual mink show will be held. Last year it was held on the 2nd weekend in January at the Sheraton, Four Points by the Milwaukee Airport. We have yet to find out if it will be the same this year, but regardless - we are still planning to protest the show wherever it may be. In the meantime, if you hear anything or find more info on it, do not hesitate to forward AFA () what you find.

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10 December 2006: Evening Demo, Vegan Meet Up, Next Meeting, Cookies!

Evening Fur Demo at AJ Ugent

Till the people at AJ Ugent Furs get the point, we must keep at it! Can we forget about the suffering animals go through for the greed of the fur industry? NO!!! Alliance for Animals has every intention of continuing its campaign all winter long. Next Monday (Dec 18th, 2006) We'll be back at AJ Ugent to let them know we are not done with them. Even if you can only come out for a few minutes, please do. If you would like to join us, need a ride, or have questions...please feel free to email us back at .

WHEN: December 18th, 2006; 5pm-6pm
WHERE: AJ Ugent Furs, 8333 W Capital Dr Milwaukee, WI

January Vegan Meet Up

Please join AFA for the January Vegan Meet Up- Milwaukee at Beans and Barley on the East Side. Whether you are a long-time vegan who wants to try a new place or a new vegan, curious, or just willing to try, you will not want to miss this awesome dining experience.

Beans and Barley is among the most popular restaurants on Milwaukee's East Side. If you're looking for excellent food in a casual atmosphere that won't clean out your wallet but might clean out your arteries this is the place for you.

The open, well-lit dining room has an airy feel that is extremely comfortable and is a longtime favorite meeting place on the East Side. The vegan menu items are all fantastic and reasonably priced. The burritos are extremely popular and start as low as $3.75 and fill you up without plaguing you with burrito gut. The sandwiches are also excellent; with options like the tempeh Reuben, grilled vegetable sandwich, tofu scrambler and vegan biscuits and gravy, you really can't go wrong. You may view the full menu at http://www.beansandbarley.com.

Please contact Kim at to RSVP by 5pm, Friday, January 5th to rsvp and make a reservation.

WHERE: Beans & Barley Market and Cafe, 1901 East North Avenue, Milwaukee
WHEN: January 6th, Noon

AFA in the New Year

Alliance for Animals will have a fairly busy start to the New Year. We have our logo to finish developing, the veg-guide to finish up, demos to do, speakers to plan for, and the list can go on and on. AFA will be holding a holiday meeting in the near future with the our agenda for the next several months. Currently we are looking at either Dec 19th in the late evening (8pm). Keep that day and time open if you can and be prepared to take notes. The meeting will most likely take place at Brewing Grounds for Change on Farwell.

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3 December 2006: MONDAY DEMO!

Join AFA Madison and HSUS at Noon on Dec. 4 to Urge Rep. Sensenbrenner to Bring the Animal Fighting Bill to House for Vote

HSUS is putting out an urgent call for an end run at the Animal Fighting Prohibition Act. We are now at the point where the situation is dire and we need your help. The bill has the support of over 3/4 of the U.S. House and passed the Senate unanimously. Rep. Sensenbrenner, the Chair of House Judiciary, has been holding the bill hostage and refuses to let it come to the floor for a vote. We are confident we would win any House vote if Sensenbrenner would budge on the bill. The House is returning to work for a final few days next week and we are facing our last chance to pass this bill.

HSUS will be flying to WI for the event and really need to rally the troops for the demo. They emailed their Wisconsin district-5 list this afternoon but they need everyone is the area to hear about this event. Please try to attend and forward this alert on to any concerned animal advocates in the Milwaukee/Chicago area.

For additional information, please visit https://community.hsus.org/humane/notice-escription.tcl?newsletter_id=4525544

WHEN: Monday, December 4; 12 noon
WHERE: 120 Bishops Way, Suite 154 Brookfield, WI 53005

Next Fur Demo at AJ UGENT Furs

Till the people at AJ Ugent Furs get the point, we must keep at it! Can we forget about the suffering animals go through for the greed of the fur industry? NO!!! Alliance for Animals has every intention of continuing it's campaign all winter long. This next Friday (Dec 8th, 2006) We'll be back at AJ Ugent to let them know we are not done with them. If you would like to join us, need a ride, or have questions...please feel free to email us back at

WHEN: December 8th, 2006; 12noon-1:30p
WHERE: AJ Ugent Furs, 8333 W Capital Dr Milwaukee, WI

What’s Vegan Friendly in Milwaukee?

Alliance for Animals is in the process of updating our long over-due Veg-Friendly Guide to Milwaukee. If you have been a long time vegan in Milwaukee or new to the area, it’s nice to find new places to shop and grab a bit to eat. To update this guide it will take a lot of work and a lot of effort. So to make it easier on those who are handling it, how about a little help? Send us your favorite vegan friendly places in Milwaukee. Or if you would like to work on this project, email us at:

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26 November 2006: Continuing the Campaign, Vegan Meet Up, AFA's Wish List

Thanks For Coming Out, Let's Keep At It!

A big thank you to everyone that joined Alliance for Animals and CUFA on Fur Free Friday. The people at AJ Ugent Furs were not happy that we were there, but nothing was ever said to us as the police drove by with nothing more than an awkward look on their faces.

Now that Fur Free Friday is over, can we forget about the suffering animals go through for the greed of the fur industry? NO!!! Alliance for Animals has every intention of continuing it's campaign all winter long. This next Friday (Dec 1st, 2006) We'll be back at AJ Ugent to let them know we are not done with them. If you would like to join us, need a ride, or have questions...please feel free to email us back at

WHEN: December 1st, 2006; 12noon-1:30p
WHEN: AJ Ugent Furs, 8333 W Capital Dr Milwaukee, WI

Vegan Fare Outing has a new Name!

Please join AFA for the December Milwaukee Vegan Meet Up at The African Hut on Old World Third Street. Whether you are a long-time vegan who wants to try a new place or a new vegan, curious, or just willing to try, you will not want to miss this awesome dining experience for under $10.

The warm and welcoming owners of African Hut offer samples of their native Nigerian specialties to help first-timers in making their dinner decisions. Flavorful stews and vegetables, such as spinach and okra, are served over rice and can be mixed in any combination. The zanzi (yam) fries and fried plantains are amazing, and dessert lovers will enjoy Moji's wonderful sweet potato pie. The African Hut is known for the Shepherd Express Readers' Choice Award for Best African/Caribbean Restaurant and Editorial Winner of Best World Eats by Milwaukee's online restaurant and dining guide. Discover why it is said that in Africa, a day without peppers is a sad day.

Owner, Yinka Adedokum has graciously offered to make special Vegan options for the Meet-Up event in addition to their off-the-menu vegan selections!

Please contact Kim at to RSVP by Friday, December 1st so that we can supply them with a proper reservation.

WHEN: 1107 N. Old World 3rd Street
WHEN: Saturday, December 2nd, 12pm

AFA's Wish List

It is the holiday season and we all have gifts we would like to receive, even when we tell everyone that we really don't want anything. Well, Alliance for Animals is more than willing to let people know what we want. What we are looking for, won't cost a dime...just a little thought.

• We would like to get in gear for our Veg-Friendly Guide to Milwaukee For this we need veg friendly restaurants, grocers, markets, retailers, etc...along with ideas for descriptions. You can see what our most recent print was like at: http://www.alliance4animals.org/VegGuide2005NoCoupons.pdf
• We are always looking for graphic design help. For now, we are trying to design a vinyl banner that will have the dimensions of 3'x8' (heightxlength). It will be used on our video trailer that we use for outreach. We need something that will catch the attention of passing motorists (that will not cause any accidents however).
• Naturally, we are looking for more students to get involved with our on-campus group. We always we need tabling, but more importantly we need leadership to ensure survival of the group. It is a great oppurtunity to learn many leadership skills, such as budgeting and public speaking as well as networking.

Pick of the Week

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19 November 2006: Fur-Free Friday!

This week's list is going to be relatively short. There is only one thing Alliance for Animals needs people to focus on this week...FUR FREE FRIDAY.

All across the country grass-roots animal rights groups are organizing demonstrations and events to protest the horrors of the fur industry. Fur Free Friday happens on the busiest day of the shopping year...The day after Thanksgiving. This year it'll be on Friday, November 24th 2006.

Alliance for Animals (along with CUFA-Citizens United for Animals) has decided to once again set up shop in front of AJ Ugent Furs (8333 W Capitol Dr). This location has been used several times in the past and the owners of the store are not happy about it. We'll be starting at 12noon and lasting till about 1:30.

Afterwards, in AFA tradition, we'll be heading out to eat and talk about continuing our anti-fur campaign.

This is one of the most important days for animal activism of the year. For those who are undecided if they would want to head out, please consider the fact that the fur industry is dying and we need to keep the pressure alive to finish the job. When we win this battle, it will set in motion a precedent for the animal rights movement and the ability to succeed.

WHEN: November 24th, 2006; 12noon-1:30p
WHERE: AJ Ugent Furs, 8333 W Capitol Dr Milwaukee, WI

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12 November 2006: Meeting, Vegan Thanksgiving, Animals Win, Tofu Demystified

AFA's Next Meeting - Nov. 14th, 7pm

The winter is pretty much here! And the end of the semester is close as well. Alliance for Animals has submitted paperwork to bring a series of speakers for the spring. There will be a lot of planning, pending approval from UW-Milwaukee. At our next meeting (Nov. 14th) we’ll start some preliminary planning for these speakers as well as other funding we may need for the coming months.

WHEN: Nov. 14th, 7pm
WHERE: UW-Milwaukee Student Union; 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd, Room 343

MARV Vegan Thanksgiving Feast

M.A.R.V. (Milwaukee Area Resources for Vegetarians) will be hosting its yearly all vegan Thanksgiving feast next Saturday. Suggested donations: $7 per person (if you bring a dish to pass); $12 per adult/teen, $8 children 5 - 12 yrs. (if you prefer not to bring a dish); They need to know by Nov. 14th if you plan to attend...And they need volunteers to help out with this year's event.

Advance reservations only! Call (414) 962-2703 to register.

WHEN: Nov. 18th, 5 p.m.
WHERE: Unity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1025 E. Oklahoma Avenue.

Victories for the animals at the Ballot Box!

Last week brought some good news (and maybe a little bad) to animal rights activists around the nation...

Michigan voters stepped up for mourning doves, crushing Proposal 3 on the ballot and restoring the 100-year tradition of protecting the state's official bird of peace from target shooting. The vote was 68 percent to 32 percent. The Humane Society of the United States spearheaded the effort to protect mourning doves, from garnering more than 1,000 endorsements to relentlessly canvassing the state in support of the issue. Michigan voters listened, and the gentle backyard songbird will remain safe from target shooters.

In Arizona, humane treatment of farm animals won the day when voters cast their ballot in favor of Proposition 204, which bans gestation crates for breeding pigs and veal crates for young calves. Agribusiness and other special interests spent $2.5 million to defeat Proposition 204. It is the second state in the nation to ban gestation crates and the first state to ban veal crates. The vote was 61 percent in favor and only 39 percent opposed.

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5 November 2006: Patrice Jones, Fur Free Friday, Veggie Stuffing

Patrice Jones at UW-Milwaukee

Our good friends at UW-Milwaukee, The UWM College Feminists, are bringing in a special speaker this Thursday. Patrice Jones, a brilliant, opinionated and uncomprising activist for many fights, will be speaking at two events. The first Event is going to be centered on activists. Animals rights, feminists, fair trade, labor issues, environmentalists and/or any group that may have accidentally been excluded. This talk will start at 4pm in room 191.

The Second event is for the public. Patrice will be speaking on the common ties between women, gay and animal oppression in a patriarchal society. How we can work together on common ground on these issues. Moreover this will give the motivation and hindsight to see that we must work together. This talk will start at 7pm in room 191

WHEN: Nov. 9th, 4pm and 7pm
WHERE: UW-Milwaukee Student Union; 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd, Room 191

19 November 2006: Fur Free Friday - November 24th, 2006

The use of animals for fur is an unnecessary and inhumane practice that is barbaric and far from fashionable. The fur ads you see in magazines and commercials portray fur coats as a symbol of elegance. But these ads fail to show how the original owners of these coats met their gruesome deaths. Millions of innocent and beautiful fur-bearing animals are killed each year on fur farms by anal and vaginal electrocution and in the wild by drowning, trapping, or beating. Many are skinned alive while fully conscious to the pain and terror they are experiencing. The most commonly farmed fur-bearing animals are minks and Wisconsin has the embarrassing distinction of being the top producer in the U.S.

We all know this is wrong and HAS TO stop! Now is your chance to speak out on the behalf of all fur bearing animals. AFA is teaming up with Citizens United for Animals for a demonstration in front of A.J. Ugent Furs, 8333 W. Capitol Drive Milwaukee, WI 53222 on November 24th from 12pm-1:30pm. Signs and literature will be provided. Just show up any time during the demo and join us!

Please contact Pete at for details.

To learn more about the barbaric cruelty behind the fur trade, please visit www.furisdead.com and www.furshame.com

WHEN: November 24th from 12pm-1:30pm
WHERE: A.J. Ugent Furs, 8333 W. Capitol Drive Milwaukee, WI 53222

29 October 2006: Vegan Fare Outing, MARV Potluck, Meeting

Vegan Fare Outing

Please join AFA for the November Vegan Fare Outing at The Palomino in Bay View. Whether you are a long-time vegan who wants to try a new place or a new vegan, curious, or just willing to try, you will not want to miss this awesome dining experience.

The Palomino is housed in a cozy, 80-year-old tavern in Bay View, where you’ll find some of the best vegan comfort food the Midwest has to offer. The folks at Palomino have found a wonderful fusion of award-winning traditional Middle American comfort food and even tastier vegan versions served in large portions. With a vegan deep fryer on hand, the place that claims, "If it's good, it's better fried," has great Chicken Fried Tofu, among other fantastic vegan meals.

Please contact Kim at to RSVP by Friday, November 3rd.

WHEN: Saturday, November 4th, 12 noon
WHERE: The Palomino, 2491 S. Superior St., Bay View, WI 53207

MARV Potluck

M.A.R.V. (Milwaukee Area Resources for Vegetarians) will be hosting its monthly potluck next Sunday in Riverwest. M.A.R.V. has been around for a long time with not nearly the recognition it deserves. The group has consistently held vegetarian potlucks in the Milwaukee area for many years. So come on out with a dish and learn more about what they have going on.

For more details, visit MARV's website at http://www.marveg.org/.

WHEN: Sunday, November 5th, 5pm
WHERE: Friends’ Meeting House, 3224 N. Gordon Pl. in Riverwest (from Humboldt Blvd., go east on Auer a few short blocks to the parking lot).

Don't forget about MARV's Pre-Thanksgiving Feast On Nov. 18th

AFA's Next Meeting - Nov. 14th, 7pm

The winter is pretty much here! And the end of the semester is close as well. Alliance for Animals has submitted paperwork to bring a series of speakers for the spring. There will be a lot of planning, pending approval from UW-Milwaukee. At our next meeting (Nov. 14th) we’ll start some preliminary planning for these speakers as well as other funding we may need for the coming months.

WHEN: Nov. 14th, 7pm
WHERE: UW-Milwaukee Student Union; 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd, Room 343

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22 October 2006: Recruitment Time, Vegan Fare Outing, Vegan Essentials, Mushroom Stroganoff

Recruitment Drive for UW-Milwaukee

Currently Alliance for Animals is in the planning process for the next semester at UW-Milwaukee. We have been looking at bringing in Nathan Runkle, the Founder and Director of Mercy for Animals (www.mercyforanimals.org), as well as Will Potter, the award winning reporter from Washington D.C. (http://www.greenisthenewred.com/blog/bio).

Most importantly, however, we need more students involved in the campus group in order to maintain the survival of the organization. Alliance for Animals will be focusing a lot of effort over the next several months finding new members and training current members who would like to get more involved with the group and leadership within the group.

If you are interested in having a leadership role in the campus organization, please contact us at

Vegan Fare Outing

Please join AFA for the November Vegan Fare Outing at The Palomino in Bay View. Whether you are a long-time vegan who wants to try a new place or a new vegan, curious, or just willing to try, you will not want to miss this awesome dining experience.

The Palomino is housed in a cozy, 80-year-old tavern in Bay View, where you’ll find some of the best vegan comfort food the Midwest has to offer. The folks at Palomino have found a wonderful fusion of award-winning traditional Middle American comfort food and even tastier vegan versions served in large portions. With a vegan deep fryer on hand, the place that claims, "If it's good, it's better fried," has great Chicken Fried Tofu, among other fantastic vegan meals.

Please contact Kim at to RSVP by Friday, November 3rd

WHEN: Saturday, November 4th, 12 noon
WHERE: The Palomino, 2491 S. Superior St., Bay View, WI 53207

Have You Visited Vegan Essentials Lately?

Many of you know about what could possibly be the greatest online shopping resource for vegans, but the people who are new to veganism in Milwaukee may not know that the same online resource that is so great is also in our neighborhood.

Vegan Essentials was established in 1997 and has grown ever since. Even though virtually all their business is done through online orders, they do have a storefront in Milwaukee.

The people who work there are very personable, knowledgeable, and a lot of fun. If you get a chance to stop on by 3707 N. 92nd St (basically, 92nd and Lisbon) between the hours of noon and 6pm on weekdays. If that doesn’t work for you, don’t forget about the website that started it all: www.veganessentials.com

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15 October 2006: Tabling Help, Earthlings, Pfizer, Fur Free Friday, Animals Communicate

Tabling Help

This week is a busy week for Alliance for Animals. As usual, we do our best to make sure every outreach opportunity is taken advantage of. To make sure that our opportunity to table at UW-Milwaukee does not get passed by, we are looking for some help this Tuesday and Wednesday. If you have free time and would like to help, email us at

WHEN: Oct. 17th and 18th, 9am-4pm
WHERE: UW-Milwaukee Student Union; 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd.

Movie Screening - Earthlings

Earthlings is a feature length documentary about humanity's absolute dependence on animals (for pets, food, clothing, entertainment, and scientific research) but also illustrates our complete disrespect for these so-called "non-human providers". This movie contains graphic footage of the animal cruelty. Learn more at: www.isawearthlings.com. If you are interested in coming to the potluck prior to the movie email AFA at for the details.

WHEN: October 17th, 7pm
WHERE: Fireside Lounge, UW-Milwaukee Student Union

Pfizer at UWM's career fair - Oct 19th

The pharmaceutical company Pfizer who is a major customer of Huntingdon Life Sciences, will be participating in UW-Milwaukee's All Majors Career Day. This will be a great chance to let students who are eager to enter the work place to know about the uselessness of animal testing in the modern world along with the chance to ask reps why they still engage in the barbaric practice of animal testing.

Alliance For Animals will be handing out literature/info along with a mild protest in front of Pfizer's table at the career fair. If you are interested in participating or organizing this event, email Pete at

WHEN: Oct. 19th, 9am-2pm
WHERE: UW-Milwaukee Student Union, Wisconsin Room; 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd.

Fur Free Friday

It's that time of year where the temperatures drop and animal rights activist all over the country gear up for one of the biggest days of activism all over the country. November 24th is the day after Thanksgiving this year. Make sure you leave 12noon till 2pm open that day to join us in a demonstration in front of one of Milwaukee's fur dealers. The location will be released soon...

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8 October 2006: Meeting, AETA, Veggie Kids, M.A.R.V.

AFA's Next Meeting - Oct 12th, 7pm

This next meeting we'll be discussing the newly formed committees, along with working on the plans for our upcoming fur campaign and promotion for other upcoming events. This is open to the public...so bring ideas!!! Any questions about the location of this meeting, email us back at

WHEN: Oct. 12th, 7pm
WHERE: UW-Milwaukee Student Union; 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd., Room E250

Oppose the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (AETA)

H.R. 4239, the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (AETA), is a bill that could make it a crime punishable by imprisonment to cause any business classified as an "animal enterprise" to suffer a loss of profit - even if the company's financial decline is the result of legal activities, such as peaceful protests, consumer boycotts or media campaigns. The term "animal enterprise" would include manufacturers, distributors and sellers of animals or animal products, research facilities, pet stores, breeders, zoos, rodeos, circuses, and animal shelters and the like. While the ASPCA strongly opposes acts of violence, including vandalism, property damage and trespass, this bill threatens to criminalize as "terrorism" otherwise lawful, constitutionally protected acts often utilized by citizens and organizations to effect change. Lawful and peaceful protests that, for example, urge a consumer boycott of a company that does not use humane procedures, could be the target of this provision if the activity resulted in economic damage to the company.

The bill would also make it illegal to expose cruel conditions at facilities such as puppy mills and research labs, if exposure of such conditions - even if done lawfully - would result in economic damage to the animal enterprise. There is no exemption in the bill to exclude "economic damage" that results from the disclosure of information about a company’s treatment of animals, which is disclosed through public information.

The AETA has already been passed in the Senate, and a vote in the House is expected very soon. It is critical that you contact your representative immediately to show your opposition to H.R. 4239 and urge him or her to protect our First Amendment rights to freedom of speech by opposing H.R. 4239. Go to this website and enter your zip code in the box on the left to get contact information for your House Representative. http://www.congress.org/congressorg/home If you need help composing a letter to your representative, let Alliance for Animals know and we will help you. Email us at

Milwaukee Vegetarian Kids Playgroup

Are you vegetarian? Do you have kids that you are raising as vegetarians? Or do you know somebody who is raising their kids vegetarian? If so, you may be interested in a group that our good friend Mohan is putting together. ‘Veggie Kids Milwaukee’ is a non-commercial, informal, unstructured, parent-run, Milwaukee-area playgroup where vegetarian and vegan parents and children can play, interact and forge bonds together. At the moment, they're just getting off the ground and are looking forward to your input and involvement to make this group what you want it to be. We'll start by meeting informally and having the kids play together. Later, we can get fancier or more structured if that's what we want. Please visit http://www.veggiekids.info/ and tell your friends with children!!!

M.A.R.V. (Milwaukee Area Resources for Vegetarians)

M.A.R.V. has been around for a long time with not nearly the recognition it deserves. The group has consistently held vegetarian potlucks in the Milwaukee area for many many years. They even host a vegetarian potluck that usually takes place the week before Thanksgiving. Last year they switched the format to an all vegan potluck and plan on doing the same this year (which will take place on Nov 18th).

Learn more at: http://www.marveg.org/

1 October 2006: Jim Mason, Vegan Outing, Meeting, Earthlings Movie, Pfizer At UWM, Halloween Candy

Jim Mason at Schwartz Books on Downer - Oct. 3rd, 7pm

Jim Mason, who recently co-wrote The Way We Eat with Peter Singer; is an author, lecturer, journalist, environmentalist, and attorney who specializes in human/animal concerns. He'll be talking about his new book, which examines the eating habits of three American families with very different diets and offers ways to make the best food choices. Learn more about Jim Mason and his work at www.jimmason.info

WHEN: Oct 3rd, 7pm
WHERE: Schwartz Books on Downer; 2559 North Downer Ave

Vegan Fare Outing

Please join AFA for the October Vegan Fare Outing at Casablanca on Milwaukee's East Side. Whether you are a long-time vegan who wants to try a new place or a new vegan, curious, or just willing to try, you will not want to miss this fabulous dining experience. Casablanca is a wonderful family owned and operated business that has served Milwaukee for many years at several locations. Their vegetarian (almost all vegan) lunch buffet is irresistible and delicious with unlimited hummus, baba ghannouj, falafel, lentil soup, warm pita bread, salads and several hot entrees. The cost is a mere $6.95!

Please contact Kim at to RSVP by Friday, October 6th

WHEN: October 7th, 12noon
WHERE: Casablanca, 728 E Brady St

AFA's Next Meeting - Oct 12th, 7pm

This next meeting we'll be discussing the newly formed committees, along with working on the plans for our upcoming fur campaign and promotion for other upcoming events. This is open to the public...so bring ideas!!! Any questions about the location of this meeting, email us back at

WHEN: Oct. 12th, 7pm
WHERE: UW-Milwaukee Student Union; 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd., Room E250

Movie Screening - Earthlings

Earthlings is a feature length documentary about humanity's absolute dependence on animals (for pets, food, clothing, entertainment, and scientific research) but also illustrates our complete disrespect for these so-called "non-human providers". This movie contains graphic footage of the animal cruelty. Learn more at: www.isawearthlings.com. If you are interested in coming to the potluck prior to the movie email AFA at for the details.

WHEN: October 17th, 7pm
WHERE: Fireside Lounge, UW-Milwaukee Student Union

Pfizer at UWM's Career Fair - Oct 19th

The pharmaceutical company Pfizer who is a major customer of Huntingdon Life Sciences, will be participating in UW-Milwaukee's All Majors Career Day. This will be a great chance to let students who are eager to enter the work place to know about the uselessness of animal testing in the modern world along with the chance to ask reps why they still engage in the barbaric practice of animal testing.

Alliance For Animals will be handing out literature/info along with a mild protest in front of Pfizer's table at the career fair. If you are interested in participating or organizing this event, email Pete at

WHEN: Oct. 19th, 9am-2pm
WHERE: UW-Milwaukee Student Union, Wisconsin Room, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd.

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24 September 2006: New Committees, Open Door Night, Tabling, Walk for Farm Animals, Veggie Burger

Committee Formation

Alliance for Animals has more to do than most people would ever wonder. Most of this work is handled by a few people who sometimes do not know much about what they are getting into. To help relieve some of the pressure and demands of the animal rights movement, Alliance for Animals is developing committees that handle only one of many things that AFA is involved in.

• Media: Responsible for press releases, statements and interviews with any form of media, and maintaining the groups good repot with media contacts.
• Outreach: Responsible for the area involving letting the public know about the issues that face the animal rights community. This can range from setting up leafleting and tabling events to protests.
• Campaigns: Any time a group sets out to accomplish anything, it can easily get sidetracked and lose focus. This committee will try to keep things rolling forward by creating a plan of attack and timelines for those involved to follow.
• Shows: Milwaukee has a busy and thriving music scene and AFA would like to take as much advantage of it as possible. This committee will be responsible for contacting bands, venues, and promoters to have an AFA table at their shows.
• Fundraising: The animal rights movement is definitely an under-funded movement. AFA has been lucky to have UW-Milwaukee to base its operations from. The funding received can only go so far and has definite limitations. The Fund-raising Committee will explore other avenues of possible funding for the group and try to obtain extra funding.
• PETA/HSUS: The two largest animal rights organizations in the world can be a great asset. We need people to stay in contact with the people from HSUS and PETA not only to let our events be known to a much greater audience, but also to recruit local activists.

If you are interested in any of these committees, !

Open Door Night at UWM - September 26th, 7pm

Towards the beginning of every semester at UWM, all the student organizations hold up in their offices in the Student Union - but leave them open to tell everyone who stops by about their organization. If you come on out the Student Activities Office has promised vegan pizza - that alone is worth it, but AFA will be showing some videos and handing out literature - so you should come help.

WHEN: Sept. 26th, 7pm
WHERE: UW-Milwaukee Student Union; 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd., Third Floor

Tabling at UWM

The school year is in high gear. Along with school being back in session at UWM, Alliance for Animals is operating in high gear. One of the best opportunities AFA has at the school, is the ability to table in the Student Union where hundreds to thousands of students pass through everyday. This semester at UWM Alliance for Animals has tables reserved on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Generally we start tabling by 9am and go till 4pm. If you have any free time or are interested in helping out for a couple hours here or there, email us back at

Walk for Farm Animals - Oct 1st, 9am

The Walk for Farms Animals is an event to promote awareness of the suffering factory farm animals go through on a daily basis. This is also a fundraiser for Farm Sanctuary to fund there rescue of the abused farm animals they take in. It’s only 10 dollars to register to walk. You can register ahead of time at www.walkforfarmanimals.org or at the event. TELL YOUR FRIENDS!!! If you have any questions, email us back at

WHEN: Oct. 1st, Registration 9am...walk starts at 9:30
WHERE: North Point Park (south of Bradford Beach); 2272 N Lincoln Memorial Dr. Look for the signs!

Easy Homemade Veggie Burger

• 1 15 oz can chickpeas with liquid
• 3/4 cup vegetable broth
• 1 medium red onion, quartered
• 1 teaspoon sage or other favorite Herb
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce or Tamari
• 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts, sunflower seeds)
• 2 1/2 cups rolled Oats
• 1/2 cup flour

In a blender or food processor, combine chickpeas, broth and onion. Blend until smooth.

Pour into large bowl and mix in all remaining ingredients with a spoon.

Let sit 10 minutes, then form patties.

May be grilled, fried, or baked 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Enjoy on a bun with lettuce, tomato, onion and condiments.

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17 September 2006: Upcoming Events, SHAC Trial, Captive Wildlife Used in Training

Open Door Night at UWM - September 26th, 7pm

Towards the beginning of every semester at UWM, all the student organizations hold up in their offices in the Student Union - but leave them open to tell everyone who stops by about their organization. If you come on out, the Student Activities Office has promised vegan pizza - that alone is worth it, but AFA will be showing some videos and handing out literature - so you should come help.

WHEN: Sept. 26th, 7pm
WHERE: UW-Milwaukee Student Union; 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd., Third Floor

Walk for Farm Animals - Oct 1st, 9am

The Walk for Farms Animals is an event to promote awareness of the suffering factory farm animals go through on a daily basis. This is also a fundraiser for Farm Sanctuary to fund there rescue of the abused farm animals they take in. It’s only 10 dollars to register to walk. You can register ahead of time at www.walkforfarmanimals.org or at the event. TELL YOUR FRIENDS!!! If you have any questions, email us back at

WHEN: Oct. 1st, Registration 9am...walk starts at 9:30
WHERE: North Point Park (south of Bradford Beach); 2272 N Lincoln Memorial Dr. Look for the signs!

Jim Mason at Schwartz Books on Downer - Oct. 3rd, 7pm

Jim Mason, who recently co-wrote The Way We Eat with Peter Singer; is an author, lecturer, journalist, environmentalist, and attorney who specializes in human/animal concerns. He'll be talking about his new book, which examines the eating habits of three American families with very different diets and offers ways to make the best food choices. Learn more about Jim Mason and his work at www.jimmason.info

WHEN: Oct 3rd, 7pm
WHERE: Schwartz Books on Downer; 2559 North Downer Ave

Vegan Fare Outing

Please join AFA for the October Vegan Fare Outing at Casablanca on Milwaukee's East Side. Whether you are a long-time vegan who wants to try a new place or a new vegan, curious, or just willing to try, you will not want to miss this fabulous dining experience. Casablanca is a wonderful family owned and operated business that has served Milwaukee for many years at several locations. Their vegetarian (almost all vegan) lunch buffet is irresistible and delicious with unlimited hummus, baba ghannouj, falafel, lentil soup, warm pita bread, salads and several hot entrees. The cost is a mere $6.95!!

Please contact Kim at to RSVP by Friday, October 6th

WHEN: October 7th, 12 noon
WHERE: Casablanca, 728 E Brady St

Movie Screening - Earthlings

Earthlings is a feature length documentary about humanity's absolute dependence on animals (for pets, food, clothing, entertainment, and scientific research) but also illustrates our complete disrespect for these so-called "non-human providers". The film is narrated by Academy Award nominee Joaquin Phoenix (Gladiator) and features music by the critically acclaimed platinum artist Moby. This movie contains graphic footage of the animal cruelty. Learn more at: www.isawearthlings.com or email AFA at

WHEN: October 17th, 7pm
WHERE: Fireside Lounge, UW-Milwaukee Student Union

SHAC 7: Animal Activists Receive Hefty Prison Sentences

This past Tuesday, September 12th, marked a sad day in the animal rights movement. Three activists, Kevin Kjonaas, Lauren Gazzola, and Jake Conroy, were sentenced to 6 years, 4 years and 4 months, and 4 years respectively in federal prison, to begin early October. The following day, Joshua Harper was sentenced to 3 years. Darius Fullmer and Andy Stepanian, who are facing 2-3 years, will be sentenced this coming Tuesday, September 19th. Note that these sentences are lengthier than many violent criminals, including rapists and pedophiles receive.

These brave individuals are guilty of no crimes other than exercising their right to free speech as part of the global campaign of Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty (SHAC). They used their voices to speak up for the 500 animals that die EVERY day inside the notorious animal-testing laboratory, Huntingdon Life Sciences (HLS). These men and women are college graduates, teachers, EMTs, community volunteers, and activists who decided to put aside their comfortable, middle-class lifestyles and stand in the face of government repression to speak for those who have no voice.

Huntingdon Life Sciences has been caught in 5 undercover investigations violating various animal welfare laws, including punching beagle puppies in the face and cutting open live primates from their neck to their groin. They are currently being sued by the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Because mainstream media refuses to show the cruelty that goes on inside vivisection labs like HLS, the defendants in the SHAC case took it upon themselves to write articles, give speeches, and run websites detailing the cruelties inside HLS.

Although the defendants' speech is protected by the first amendment and they broke no laws, damaged no property, and threatened no one, they were tried and sentenced to many years in federal prison because it was easier for the government to prosecute the above-ground spokespeople than it was to catch the underground activists who actually broke the law. The judge in this case ignored a substantial amount of Supreme Court rulings and case law in deciding the fate of the SHAC 7 so we hope that all defendants will (from prison) successfully appeal her ridiculous and biased ruling.

During their sentencing in New Jersey, the courtroom was so packed full of supporters who flew and drove in from across the country that many supporters were forced to wait in the lobby because there was no more room inside. The SHAC defendants have expressed their deepest gratitude for all the support they have received. Kevin Kjonaas, former president of SHAC, who, like his co-defendant, Josh Harper has spoken at UW-Milwaukee twice, says that others have endured far worse in the history of social justice movements and he will not give up his fight while in prison. He will be back.

Please visit www.shac7.com for more details on the case and to send letters of support and/or to make financial contributions to help with the appeal process. For more information on Huntingdon Life Sciences and to learn why animal testing is both cruel to animals and unsafe for humans, visit: www.InsideHLS.com.

You can view a short interview with Josh Harper and Kevin Jonas at:

http://vids.myspace.com/index.http://cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=1066515067

More in-depth interview with Josh Harper:

http://vids.myspace.com/index.http://cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=905797276

Captive Wildlife used in Dog Training Hearing

There is a hearing on Wed. September 27 that includes discussion on rules that regulate the housing and treatment of captive wildlife used for training hunting dogs. If you can't make it to the hearing, you can e-mail comments by Sept. 22 at 4:00 p.m. to Amy Arthur, assistant to the Natural Resources Board at Address your comments to the Natural Resources Board.

WM51-04 Rules regarding captive wildlife and hounding enclosures

Suggested talking points - (remember usually a 2-3 minute limit)

1. The DNR is circumventing its own captive wildlife pen specifications in making exceptions for wildlife being used as "live bait" in training enclosures.(Pub. CS-20 Captive Wildlife pen specifications and transportation standards).

2. Disease transmission potential (see HSUS letter).

3. DNR and Wildlife Services are circumventing their catch and release standards which state that a so called "nuisance" animal must be released into an environment where it can thrive. Racoons and coyotes trapped and released into private hounding enclosures certainly do not meet that standard.

4. The WWF, Conservation Congress hunting with dogs committee and others make much of the fact that NT1-11(12) states:

   The NRB strongly encourages the use of well trained hunting dogs in the pursuit and retrieval of game - and that the dept. will actively participate in programs which assist and encourage the training of hunting dogs.

   Where does it say captive wildlife need to be abused to accomplish this?

5. Rollcages - these medieval devices are cages containing a trapped animal which in trying to escape pursuing hounds causes the cage to roll over and over. According to the current rules, an animal may be kept in a "training cage" for periods up to 72 hours. Does this include rollcages or are these simply at the 16 hour "chase" limit for ground chase?. What animal can withstand these conditions and for how long and who is monitoring these individual cases? The WWF recently claimed that there are from 3,000-5,000 rollcages in use in the state every year and that a ban on this device would have a "serious adverse impact on hound dog training in the state". It is clear that these devices should be banned from this state and not allowed under any circumstances.

6. Is keeping a bear, bobcat or raccoon 10 feet off the ground in a "training cage" large enough to lie down or turn around for up to 72 hours in violently cold or unbearably hot weather for the purpose of training dogs really the "highest and best use of the resource" (DNR)

7. Canned Hunting is illegal in the State of Wisconsin, save for deer- lazy, unskilled or hunters with no sense of fair chase can still corner and kill a trapped deer..and thank goodness we have this resource since deer are so rare here. The definition of canned hunting is: the hunting and/or killing of an animal released into an enclosure with no chance of escape.

   We propose that the use of captive wildlife in hounding enclosures is nothing more than "Canned Hunting Lite". The result is the same but it may take the captive a little longer to die - but die it will - either from exposure, from contact with its pursuers, from the physical stress of repeated pursuit scenarios, or at the hands of the owner of the enclosure.

8. The procurement of FREE! "nuisance" trapped raccoons and (coyotes)? (see final version of rules to substantiate this) has been heavily lobbied by the hounding community. Coyotes which previously had to be purchased from a license game farm for an average of $500 or more, or raccoons, now may be had for the asking- courtesy of the DNR and Wildlife Services. Where is the logic here? What would you take better care of - something that cost you $500 or something that you got for free with more for the asking?

9. Other points such as:

   • the distance the hounds are to be kept from the captive animal
   • The age of the captive animal
   • Neutering the captive animal
   • Euthanizing the captive animal
   • # of hours of chase or rest for the captive animal
   • # of hours the captive is allowed into a holding pen for food and water
   • Type of escape areas to be provided - specifications
   • Number of dogs allowed per captive animal
   • Potable water and/or shelter in extreme condition
   • How will monitoring of the rules occur, how often and by whom
   • What will be the consequences of misuse of captive animals
   • Justification of practices such as bobbing of tails, cutting of nails, pulling of teeth, killing of captives deemed too aggressive or able to defend themselves.

10. Points made by other organizations, veterinarians, wildlife biologists and national animal protection agencies - .see other attachments,

Attention: Before making any comments based on the suggested talking points, REVIEW the latest version of the rules since these rules have gone through numerous revisions over the last year - The latest version of the rules should be available at the DNR website or at the hearing itself. Arrive early if you need time to do this.

Remember if you want to comment you must contact: (by 9/22/06)

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10 September 2006: Meeting, Wag Walk, Farm Walk, Veggie Kids Group, Armchair Activism

AFA's Next Meeting - Sept 14th, 7pm

This is the first formal Alliance for Animals meeting of the semester. Come learn about the organization, current campaigns, and future projects. This meeting is not exclusive for UWM students...IT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

WHEN: Sept. 14th, 7pm
WHERE: UW-Milwaukee Student Union; 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd., Third Floor Common Area (right outside the elevators)

Wag Walk - September 16th, 10am

Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 16th! Every dog in town will want to be at this year’s Wag Walk. This year’s event will run from 10 am to 2 pm and will feature fun activities for adults; kids and pets that will keep your paws in motion all day long. Come for the walk but stay for the demos, raffle, food, vendor booths, micro chipping, and more!

You can learn more about the walk at: http://www.ebhs.org/wagwalk.htm

If you would like to attend this with other activists from Alliance for Animals to help promote AFA and our upcoming events, be sure to contact us at: , so we know to be on the lookout for you.

WHEN: Spetember 16th, 10am-2pm
WHERE: Fox Brook Park (2925 N Barker Rd Brookfield, WI)

Walk for Farm Animals - Oct 1st, 9am

The Walk for Farms Animals is an event to promote awareness of the suffering factory farm animals go through on a daily basis. This is also a fundraiser for Farm Sanctuary to fund there rescue of the abused farm animals they take in. Visit www.walkforfarmanimals.org for more info. If you would like to help promote this event, email us back at

WHEN: Oct. 1st, Registration 9am...walk starts at 9:30
WHERE: North Point Park (south of Bradford Beach); 2272 N Lincoln Memorial Dr. Look for the signs!

Milwaukee Vegetarian Kids Playgroup

Are you vegetarian? Do you have kids that you are raising as vegetarians? Or do you know somebody who is raising their kids vegetarian? If so, you may be interested in a group that our good friend Mohan is putting together.

Veggie Kids Milwaukee is a non-commercial, informal, unstructured, parent-run, Milwaukee-area playgroup where vegetarian and vegan parents and children can play, interact and forge bonds together. At the moment, they're just getting off the ground and are looking forward to your input and involvement to make this group what you want it to be.

We'll start by meeting informally and having the kids play together. Later, we can get fancier or more structured if that's what we want. Please visit http://www.veggiekids.info/ and tell your friends with children!!!

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3 September 2006: Panther Party, Video Outreach, Jim Mason, Why Leather Stinks

Party with the Panther - September 6th, 11am

On September 6th UWM will be having it's annual Panther Party. One of the exciting things about this, it will give Alliance for Animals a chance to grow. We will be promoting the group by tabling and handing out literature to the hungry minds that came to college for higher learning...and to learn how to improve the world. If you would like to help out please email us back at:

WHEN: Sept 6th, 11am-1pm
WHERE: Spaights Plaza, UW-Milwaukee; 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd.

Video Outreach - September 9th, 6pm

Alliance For Animals will be out with it's new video trailer. The trailer has two large TVs that we will use to show animal cruelty footage while distributing leaflets. We are currently looking at Saturday, September 9th, around 6-8pm in the vicinity of Oakland and North Ave. (Its difficult to make out whats on the screen unless its dark out.) We plan on showing both general animal rights footage, and also footage of the veal industry in order to gain momentum for our anti-veal campaign. If you would like to volunteer for an hour or two, or have any suggestions about good locations to use the trailer, please contact Pete at: .

WHEN: Saturday, September 9th, 6pm-8pm
WHERE: North Ave and Oakland Ave, Milwaukee

Important: If you don't see us by North and Oakland, we'll be down by the lake. Sometimes it's too busy there to find a spot for the trailer.

Jim Mason at Schwartz Books on Downer - Oct. 3rd, 7pm

Jim Mason, who recently co-wrote 'The Way We Eat' with Peter Singer; is an author, lecturer, journalist, environmentalist, and attorney who specializes in human/animal concerns. He'll be talking about his new book, which examines the eating habits of three American families with very different diets and offers ways to make the best food choices. Learn more about Jim Mason and his work at www.jimmason.info

WHEN: Oct 3rd, 7pm
WHERE: Schwartz Books on Downer; 2559 North Downer Ave

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27 August 2006: Extended Calendar, Chinese Dog Slaughter, African Sweet Potato Soup

Calendar of Events

Usually we do not release the dates of so many events at one time, but with how active we plan on being in the next few months, we want to make sure everyone is aware of as much as possible. We also might not post everything we do, cause things will pop up at the last moment. The more involved you get, then more you'll know...

Vegan Fare Outing - September 2nd, Noon

Please join AFA for the September Vegan Fare Outing at Comet Cafe in Milwaukee's East Side. Whether you are a long-time vegan who wants to try a new place or a new vegan, curious, or just willing to try, you will not want to miss this fabulous dining experience.

Comet serves up home-cooking with table service, just like mom used to do. Most offerings on the menu can be made vegan such as vegan meat-loaf, Reuben, Big Mac style burger, and chili - you'll feel warm and fuzzy just reading the menu. The folks at Comet have taken a slow food approach, by which they mean the ingredients are seasonal and local whenever possible. There's something for everyone and the atmosphere is unique and fun with just about everything under $7-9. Try to save room for dessert. Homemade cakes and other treats are offered daily and are truly stellar.

Please email Kim directly at to RSVP by Friday, September 1st.

WHEN: Saturday, September 2nd, 12pm
WHERE: Comet; 1947 N.Farwell Ave. 414-273-7677

Party with the Panther - September 6th, 11am

On September 6th UWM will be having its annual Panther Party. One of the exciting things about this: it will give Alliance for Animals a chance to grow. We will be promoting the group by tabling and handing out literature to the hungry minds that came to college for higher learning...and to learn how to improve the world. If you would like to help out please email us back at:

WHEN: Sept 6th, 11am-1pm
WHERE: Spaights Plaza, UW-Milwaukee; 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd.

AFA's First Meeting of the Semester - Sept 14th, 7pm

This is the first formal Alliance for Animals meeting of the semester. Come learn about the organization, current campaigns, and future projects. This meeting is not exclusive for UWM students...it is open to the public.

WHEN: Sept. 14th, 7pm
WHERE: UW-Milwaukee Student Union; 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd., Third Floor Common Area (right outside the elevators)

Wag Walk - September 16th, 10am

Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 16th! Every dog in town will want to be at this year’s Wag Walk. This year’s event will run from 10 am to 2 pm and will feature fun activities for adults; kids and pets that will keep your paws in motion all day long. Come for the walk but stay for the demos, raffle, food, vendor booths, micro chipping, and more!

You can learn more about the walk at: http://www.ebhs.org/wagwalk.htm

If you would like to attend this with other activists from Alliance for Animals to help promote AFA and our upcoming events, be sure to contact us at: , so we know to be on the look out for you.

WHEN: September 16th, 10am-2pm
WHERE: Fox Brook Park (2925 N Barker Rd Brookfield, WI)

Walk for Farm Animals - Oct 1st, 9am

The Walk for Farm Animals is an event to promote awareness of the suffering factory farm animals go through on a daily basis. This is also a fundraiser for Farm Sanctuary to fund there rescue of the abused farm animals they take in. Visit www.walkforfarmanimals.org for more info. If you would like to help promote this event, email us back at

WHEN: Oct. 1st, Registration 9am...walk starts at 9:30
WHERE: North Point Park (south of Bradford Beach); 2272 N Lincoln Memorial Dr. Look for the signs!

Jim Mason at Schwartz Books on Downer - Oct. 3rd, 7pm

Jim Mason, who recently co-wrote 'The Way We Eat' with Peter Singer; is an author, lecturer, journalist, environmentalist, and attorney who specializes in human/animal concerns. He'll be talking about his new book, which examines the eating habits of three American families with very different diets and offers ways to make the best food choices. Learn more about Jim Mason and his work at www.jimmason.info

WHEN: Oct 3rd, 7pm
WHERE: Schwartz Books on Downer; 2559 North Downer Ave

Demand Change From the Chinese Government!

From PETA.org 'In a hideously cruel response to an outbreak of rabies in late July, authorities in Mouding County in Southwest China ordered the killing of more than 50,000 dogs, including 4,000 who were immunized against the disease. Officials clubbed many animals to death in the street right before their guardians' eyes. Animals who were not beaten mercilessly died equally violent, gruesome deaths by poisoning or electrocution. Last week, the Chinese government issued orders to kill an additional 500,000 dogs. None of these beloved companions will have the benefit of a humane death, because there isn’t a single law in China that prevents cruelty to animals.

China has a long history of cruelty and violence toward animals. In live-animal markets, animals - including dogs and cats - are skinned alive for their fur; merchants hack flesh from animals, piece by piece, until they finally bleed to death; and animals routinely suffer from broken limbs because they are thrown from the tops of transport trucks onto concrete floors.

Please demand that the Chinese government halt the planned slaughter of dogs and enact strict anti-cruelty laws immediately. PETA will collect these letters, and our president will personally present them to the Chinese government. Also, be sure to forward this alert to your friends and family members and ask them to speak up today.

http://getactive.peta.org/campaign/stop_china_cruelty?rk=gpAaRRM10RfRW

Recipe of the Week

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20 August 2006: Lunchtime Leafleting, Video Outreach, Party with the Panther, Pick of the Week

Lunchtime Leafleting

Most Americans are opposed to animal cruelty. Most Americans are also unaware or in denial of the lifetime of suffering animals endure on the way to somebody's dinner plate. You can make a difference and help animals by helping spread the word about the meat industry. Please join us at the Bean's and Barley Farm Market to hand out leaflets and raise awareness of a compassionate veg diet. Please email Kim at to sign up.

WHEN: Saturday, August 26th 11am-12 pm
WHERE: 1901 E North Avenue, Milwaukee

Video Outreach

If the lunchtime leafleting is too early for you late night party types, good news!!! Alliance For Animals will be out later that day with it's new video trailer. The trailer has two large TVs that we will use to show animal cruelty footage while distributing leaflets. We are currently looking at Saturday, August 26th, around 6-8pm in the vicinity of Oakland and North Ave. (Its difficult to make out whats on the screen unless its dark out.) We plan on showing both general animal rights footage, and also footage of the veal industry in order to gain momentum for our anti-veal campaign. If you would like to volunteer for an hour or two, or have any suggestions about good locations to use the trailer, please contact Pete at: .

WHEN: Saturday, August 26th 11am-12 pm
WHERE: North Ave and Oakland Ave, Milwaukee

Important: If you don't see us by North and Oakland, we'll be down by the lake. Sometimes it's too busy there to find a spot for the trailer.

Help AFA Grow by Partying with the Panther

On September 6th UWM will be having it's annual Panther Party. One of the exciting things about this, it will give Alliance for Animals a chance to grow. We will be promoting the group by tabling and handing out literature to the hungry minds that came to college for higher learning...and to learn how to improve the world. If you would like to help out please email us back at:

WHEN: Sept 6th, 11am-1pm
WHERE: Spaights Plaza, UW-Milwaukee

Pick of the Week

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13 August 2006: Back to School, Vegan Fare Outing, Gartner Snake, Chocolate Cake

School Starts Soon (UWM-Sept. 5th)!

Yes it's true...summer is almost over. As you are preparing for classes and getting your last minute needs for the school year taken care of, don't forget that working in your school is an excellent way to help animals.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is AFA's main base of operation. UWM will be where most of our events will be held. We will also be basing a lot of outreach out of UWM. By no means do we plan on limiting the group's activities to UWM.

Any UWM student that is interested in helping with tabling, movies, speakers, potlucks, or maybe even becoming an officer... Or any student (college, high school, or grade school) that would like to do some outreach or presentations at their school and thinks Alliance For Animals-Milwaukee can help, please contact us at our email:

Vegan Fare Outing - September 2nd, Noon

Please join AFA for the September Vegan Fare Outing at Comet Café in Milwaukee's East Side. Whether you are a long-time vegan who wants to try a new place or a new vegan, curious, or just willing to try, you will not want to miss this fabulous dining experience.

Comet serves up home-cooking with table service, just like Mom used to do. Most offerings on the menu can be made vegan such as vegan meatloaf, Reuben, Big Mac style burger, and chili- you'll feel warm and fuzzy just reading the menu. The folks at Comet have taken a slow food aproach, by which they mean the ingredients are seasonal and local whenever possible. There's something for everyone and the atmosphere is unique and fun with just about everything under$7-9. Try to save room for dessert. Homemade cakes and other treats are offered daily and are truly stellar.

Please email Kim directly at to RSVP by Friday, September 1st.

WHEN: Saturday, September 2nd, 12pm
WHERE: Comet; 1947 N.Farwell Ave. 414-273-7677

Stop the Delisting of Butler's Garter Snake

There are legislators on the JointCommittee for Review of Administrative Rules that are taking steps to delist Butler's garter snake, a species whose range in Wisconsin is only in the southeastern part of the state. This part of the state is highly developed, so any land that is conserved as habitat for the snake is seen by developers as an obstacle. Please write to the committee members and tell them that a decision to delist a species should be made according to scientific evidence, not due to pressure from developers. My information shows four that are for delisting, four that are against and two that have not expressed an opinion.

Here are the names and e-mails of the committee members that want to delist the snake:

Rep Donald Friske	(R-Merrill)	rep.friske@legis.state.wi.us
Rep Daniel Lemaheiu	(R-Oostberg)	rep.lemahieu@legis.state.wi.us,
Sen. Tom Reynolds	(R- West Allis)	sen.reynolds@legis.state.wi.us,
Sen. Grothman	(R-West Bend)	jolene.churchill@legis.state.wi.us (this is staff of Sen. Glen Grothman-he doesn't even give a direct e-mail for contact with his constituents)

Here are the addresses for those that support the snake (It's nice to send a note thanking them and asking them to help stop the proposal from going through):

Rep. Marlin Schneider	(D - Wisconsin Rapids)	rep.schneider@legis.state.wi.us,
Sen. Mark Miller	(D - Monona)	sen.miller@legis.state.wi.us,
Sen. Robert Jauch	(D-Poplar)	sen.jauch@legis.state.wi.us,
Rep. Spencer Black	(D-Madison)	rep.black@legis.state.wi.us

And those I believe have not taken a position yet:

Rep. Deb Towns	(R - Jonesville)	rep.towns@legis.state.wi.us,
Sen. Cathy Stepp	(R-Sturtevant)	sen.stepp@legis.state.wi.us

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6 August 2006: Next AFA Meeting, Video Outreach, Victories in the Senate, Walk for Farm Animals

Next Meeting - August 9th, 7pm

Our next meeting is on Wednesday, August 9th. We’ll be discussing summer events including concert and festival tabling, lunch & movie outings, leafleting, the farm animal walk this fall, and our anti-veal campaign. We will be meeting at Brewing Grounds coffee shop, where you can also grab some food in case you’re coming directly from work.

WHEN: Wednesday, August 9th, 7pm
WHERE: Brewing Grounds - 2008 N. Farwell Ave. (just north of Brady St.)

Video Outreach

Alliance For Animals will be out again with its new video trailer. The trailer has two large TVs that we will use to show animal cruelty footage while distributing leaflets. We are currently looking at Saturday, August 26th, around 6-8pm in the vicinity of Oakland and North Ave. (Its difficult to make out whats on the screen unless its dark out.) We plan on showing both general animal rights footage, and also footage of the veal industry in order to gain momentum for our anti-veal campaign. If you would like to volunteer for an hour or two, or have any suggestions about good locations to use the trailer, please contact Pete at: .

Walk for Farm Animals

Farm Sanctuary is a national, non-profit animal protection organization. Each year they rescue, rehabilitate and provide lifelong care for hundreds of animals rescued from factory farms, stockyards and slaughterhouses. In addition to operating the shelters, they work to gain legal protection for animals used in food production and to raise public awareness about factory farm cruelty and cruelty-free alternatives. The Walk for Farm Animals helps fund Farm Sanctuary’s rescue and protection campaigns. The Walks are held around October 2nd in honor of World Farm Animals Day. Walks are generally 5k - 10k long (about 3 to 6 miles) and are often held in public parks. Alliance For Animals-Milwaukee is planning on organizing a walk for Oct 1st. This might seem a while away, but with all that needs to be done to pull off a successful walk...there is a lot to be done. If you are interested in learning more about the walk, visit: http://www.walkforfarmanimals.org and if you are interested in helping out with the walk, come to our next meeting (this Wednesday) or email us back at:

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30 July 2006: Chinese Food Saturday, Meeting, Veganism in the News, Black Bean Dip

Vegan Fare Outing - August 5th, Noon

Please join AFA for the August Vegan Fare Outing at No. 1 Chinese Restaurant at their Bay View location. Whether you are a long-time vegan who wants to try a new place or a new vegan, curious, or just willing to try, please join us for this fabulous dining experience.

No. 1 Chinese has received great reviews from local food critics and offers numerous entrees with noodles, rice, fresh veggies, tofu, and mock meat. All entrees and lunch specials range between $5-$9 and the lunch specials include a can of soda. They use no MSG and dishes are available steamed, no oil, no salt, and no starch upon request. Please contact Kim directly at by August 4th to RSVP.

WHEN: Saturday, August 5th, 12pm
WHERE: No. 1 Chinese Restaurant, 2678 S Kinnickinnic Avenue, Milwaukee WI 53207

Next Meeting - August 9th, 7pm

A lot of people expressed interest in attending meetings and helping out but said they have other obligations on Tuesday nights, so we’ve switched our next meeting to Wednesday, August 9th, NOT Tuesday, as previously stated. We’ll be discussing summer events including concert and festival tabling, lunch & movie outings, leafleting, and our anti-veal campaign. We will be meeting at Brewing Grounds coffee shop, where you can also grab some food in case you’re coming directly from work.

WHEN: Wednesday, August 9th, 7pm
WHERE: Brewing Grounds - 2008 N. Farwell Ave. (just north of Brady St.)

Veganism in the News

This past Tuesday, the New York Times featured an update on an article they published last Saturday about a vegan ultra-marathon runner, Scott Jurek. Jurek won the Western States race seven straight times between 1999 and 2005, and the 135 mile Badwater race last summer and again this year. The Washington Post also featured a story about it in Thursday’s paper, which was a great chance for the public to see that even athletes can thrive on vegan diets.

Tuesday’s Washington Post also featured an article about veganism and diabetes and quoted renowned physician Dean Ornish and cited a recent study by the Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine (www.pcrm.org) that showed vegans loosing more weight and having lower cholesterol and blood sugar.

DawnWatch is a media watchdog, run by Karen Dawn, who sends out e-mail alerts covering animal rights and vegetarianism in print, radio, and on TV (both positive and negative coverage). She also gives the contact info so you can let the media know what you thought of the coverage. You can find her recent alerts and sign up for her e-mail list at: http://www.dawnwatch.com/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/archive/dw1000000dawnwat

Make Veganism Headlines in Milwaukee!

Considering the recent positive coverage of veganism in prestigious newspapers like the NY Times and Washington Post (see above), why not write a letter to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, touting the many benefits of veganism (health, environmental, animal)? You could cite the recent news stories to back you up, and give personal examples of how veganism has changed your life. Karen Dawn details e-mail etiquette and gives tips for letter writing on her website, at: http://www.dawnwatch.com/email_etiquette.htm.

Letters must be under 200 words and you must include your name, address and daytime phone number. Submit a letter to the editor of the Milwaukee Journal online at: http://www2.jsonline.com/news/editorials/submit.asp

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23 July 2006: Video Outreach, Next Meeting, Vegan Fare Outing, What's Scary About Dairy

AFA Unveils Its New Video Trailer, Sun., July 30th

Alliance For Animals is very fortunate to have acquired a video trailer from other Midwest activists. The trailer has two large TVs that we will use to show animal cruelty footage while distributing leaflets. We are currently looking at Sunday, July 30th, around 6-8pm in the vicinity of Oakland and North Ave. (It's difficult to make out what's on the screen unless it's dark out.)

We plan on showing both general animal rights footage, and also footage of the veal industry in order to gain momentum for our anti-veal campaign. If you would like to volunteer for an hour or two, or have any suggestions about good locations to use the trailer, please contact Pete at: .

Next Meeting - August 8th, 7pm

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 8th - our next information and planning meeting! We’ll be discussing AFA's transition into the school year, the upcoming Walk for Farm Animals on October 1st and our anti-veal campaign. We will be meeting at Brewing Grounds coffee shop, where you can also grab some food in case you’re coming directly from work.

WHEN: Tuesday, July 11th, 7pm
WHERE: Brewing Grounds - 2008 N. Farwell Ave. (just north of Brady St.)

Vegan Fare Outing - August 5th, Noon (not the 6th like previously posted)

Please join AFA for the August 5th Vegan Fare Outing at No. 1 Chinese Restaurant at their Bay View location. Whether you are a long-time vegan who wants to try a new place or a new vegan, curious, or just willing to try, please join us for this fabulous dining experience.

No. 1 Chinese has received great reviews from local food critics and offers numerous entrees with noodles, rice, fresh veggies, tofu, and mock meat. All entrees and lunch specials range between $5-$9 and the lunch specials include a can of soda. They use no MSG and dishes are available steamed, no oil, no salt, and no starch upon request. Please contact Kim directly at by August 4th to RSVP.

WHEN: Saturday, August 5th, 12pm
WHERE: No. 1 Chinese Restaurant, 2678 S Kinnickinnic Avenue, Milwaukee WI 53207

What's Scary About Dairy

Cows, like all mammals, make milk to feed their own babies - NOT TO FEED HUMANS. Most small family farms in America have been replaced by corporate-owned factories where cows are warehoused in huge sheds and treated like milking machines with no consideration for the fact that they are living, sentient creatures. They are artificially inseminated and kept pregnant constantly so the milk (and $$) will keep flowing. Growth hormones and unnatural milking machines and schedules cause cows' tender udders to become so swollen and sore that they live in constant pain. The udders become so heavy that they often drag on the ground, resulting in frequent infections and overuse of antibiotics. It's indisputable that milk contains the blood, pus, and scabs associated with infected udders. This is documented and allowed by the USDA. Wisconsin dairy is allowed to average 7 drops of the nasty infected fluids per every 8 oz glass of milk!!!

Dairy products are frequently contaminated with pesticides, growth hormones, and antibiotics. It is also deficient in fiber, Niacin, Vitamin c, and iron and linked to allergies, heart disease cancer, and other diseases. New evidence suggests that milk and milk products also cause, rather than prevent, osteoporosis as the high protein content leaches more calcium from bones than dairy contributes. Better, more efficient sources of calcium are beans, nuts, seeds, fortified fruit juices, and green leafy veggies. To learn more please visit www.MilkSucks.com.

Instead of unwholesome and unnatural cow milk, please try delicious soy, almond, and rice milks, soy cheese, Toffuti ice cream, sour creams, and plain and flavored cream cheeses. All are widely available at most supermarkets and health food stores.

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16 July 2006: Seal Motorcade, New Video Trailer, Food Outing, Animal Rights Conference in DC

Vegan Fare Outing - August 5th, Noon

Please join AFA for the August Vegan Fare Outing at No. 1 Chinese Restaurant at their Bay View location. Whether you are a long-time vegan who wants to try a new place or a new vegan, curious, or just willing to try, please join us for this fabulous dining experience.

No. 1 Chinese has received great reviews from local food critics and offers numerous entrees with noodles, rice, fresh veggies, tofu, and mock meat. All entrees and lunch specials range between $5-$9 and the lunch specials include a can of soda. They use no MSG and dishes are available steamed, no oil, no salt, and no starch upon request. Please contact Kim directly at by August 4th to RSVP.

WHEN: Saturday, August 5th, 12pm
WHERE: No. 1 Chinese Restaurant, 2678 S Kinnickinnic Avenue, Milwaukee WI 53207

AFA Unveils its New Video Trailer, Sun., July 30th

Alliance For Animals is very fortunate to have acquired a video trailer from other Midwest activists. The trailer has two large TVs that we will use to show animal cruelty footage while distributing leaflets. We are currently looking at Sunday, July 30th, around 6-8pm in the vicinity of Oakland and North Ave. (It’s difficult to make out what’s on the screen unless it’s dark out.) We plan on showing both general animal rights footage, and also footage of the veal industry in order to gain momentum for our anti-veal campaign. If you would like to volunteer for an hour or two, or have any suggestions about good locations to use the trailer, please contact Pete at: .

Motorcade in Milwaukee to Speak Up for the Seals, Sun. July 23rd

Anthony Marr and the Compassion for Animals Road Expedition (CARE) has embarked on a 5 month journey across the US and Canada to educate the public on the atrocities of the Canadian Seal Slaughter. Each year, Canada slaughters 325,000 baby seals - when, if lined up in a row, would stretch 200 miles! The tour will pass through Milwaukee on Sunday, July 23rd and continue to Racine/Kenosha on its way to Chicago.

Tricia is organizing local volunteers who are interested in driving from Milwaukee to Racine. Those interested in continuing on to Chicago are invited to join the group for lunch at one of Chicago’s famous vegetarian restaurants. The group will meet at Bradford beach at 9am to decorate the cars and will start driving around 11am. Upon reaching Racine, the group will stop and Anthony will give a brief lecture on the Canadian seal hunt. More details will be sent out in next Sunday’s e-mail. To learn how you can help and/or sign up for the motorcade, please contact Tricia directly at: .

WHEN: Sunday, July 23rd, 9am
WHERE: Bradford Beach, Milwaukee

Animal Rights conference in D.C. August 10-14th

Farm Animal Reform Movement (FARM) has been putting on an amazing conference over two decades. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the Animal Rights Movement and hundreds of activists from around the country will converge upon Washington, D.C. for a weekend of education, socialization, and activism. Alliance For Animals members have attended previous years’ conferences and benefited greatly, and several will attend again this year. The registration discount ends July 31st, so check out www.arconference.org to sign up. FARM also offers low-income discounts and work scholarships that can make the conference very affordable. This year’s conference is the biggest yet and will feature groups like In Defense of Animals, No Compromise, PETA, Win Animal Rights, Mercy For Animals, Primate Freedom Project, VegNews Magazine, and tons more. Here are a few reasons to go:

• World’s largest and oldest animal rights conference
• 100 sessions, including workshops, raps, and reports
• 90 speakers from all sectors of animal protection
• Reports on Katrina rescue, seal slaughter, and the SHAC trial
• 80 videos documenting animal abuse
• 90 free exhibits of vegan products and literature
• Newcomers Orientation
• Networking Receptions and Awards Banquet
• Job Clearinghouse

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9 July 2006: Meeting, Ice Cream Giveaway, Seal Hunt Motorcade, Leafleting & Cheesecake

Next Meeting - July 11th, 7pm

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, July 11th - our next information and planning meeting! We’ll be discussing summer events including concert and festival tabling, lunch & movie outings, leafleting, and our anti-veal campaign. We will be meeting at Brewing Grounds coffee shop, where you can also grab some food in case you’re coming directly from work.

WHEN: Tuesday, July 11th, 7pm
WHERE: Brewing Grounds - 2008 N. Farwell Ave. (just north of Brady St.)

Lunchtime Leafleting This Friday, June 14th

Please help us help animals by spreading the word about adopting a compassionate and healthy plant based diet! If you are in the downtown area on July 14th, please join Kim at the 3rd and Wisconsin Ave. Grand Avenue Mall entrance to distribute leaflets from 11:30am- 12:30pm. The 14th is Kim's birthday so show your love by showing up to help!! All materials will be provided. Please contact Kim directly at for additional details or to sign up.

WHEN: Friday, July 14th, 11:30am
WHERE: Grand Avenue Mall, 3rd & Wisconsin

Vegan Ice Cream Giveaway, July 16th

Alliance For Animals is still in need of some last minute help for organizing our ice cream giveaway next Sunday. We still have yet to secure a spot for this event that has been very successful in the past. We would like a location that has a lot of foot traffic, is shaded, and has access to a freezer for the storage of the Soy Delicious Ice Cream we'll be getting people to try. If anyone has any ideas or can help secure a location, please contact AFA at .

Motorcade in Milwaukee to Speak up for the Seals, July 23rd

Anthony Marr and the Compassion for Animals Road Expedition (CARE) has embarked on a 5 month journey across the US and Canada to educate the public on the atrocities of the Canadian Seal Slaughter. Each year, Canada slaughters 325,000 baby seals-when, if lined up in a row, would stretch 200 miles! The tour will pass through Milwaukee on Sunday, July 23rd and continue to Racine/Kenosha on its way to Chicago.

Tricia is organizing local volunteers who are interested in driving from Milwaukee to Racine. Those interested in continuing on to Chicago are invited to join the group for lunch at one of Chicago’s famous vegetarian restaurants. The group will meet at Bradford beach at 9am to decorate the cars and will start driving around 11am. Upon reaching Racine, the group will stop and Anthony will give a brief lecture on the Canadian seal hunt. More details will be sent out in next Sunday’s e-mail. To learn how you can help and/or sign up for the motorcade, please contact Tricia directly at: .

WHEN: Sunday, July 23rd, 9am
WHERE: Bradford Beach, Milwaukee

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2 July 2006: Meeting, BBQ, Leafleting Downtown, Cramberry Bread

Next Meeting: July 11th, 7pm

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, July 11th - our next information and planning meeting! We’ll be discussing summer events including concert and festival tabling, lunch & movie outings, leafleting, and our anti-veal campaign. We will be meeting at Brewing Grounds coffee shop, where you can also grab some veg food and fair trade coffee.

WHEN: Tuesday, July 11th, 7pm
WHERE: Brewing Grounds - 2008 N. Farwell Ave. (just north of Brady St.)

Lunchtime Leafleting is Back!: Fri, July 14th

Please help us help animals by spreading the word about adopting a compassionate and healthy plant based diet! If you are in the downtown area on July 14th, please join Kim at the 3rd and Wisconsin Ave. Grand Avenue Mall entrance to distribute leaflets from 11:30am- 12:30pm. The 14th is Kim's birthday so show your love by showing up to help!! All materials will be provided. Please contact Kim directly at for additional details or to sign up.

WHEN: Friday, July 14th, 11:30am
WHERE: Grand Avenue Mall, 3rd & Wisconsin Ave.

AFA Vegan-BBQ in July?: Sat, July 29th

There is no need to miss out on the fun of summer grill-outs, just because one subscribes to a vegan lifestyle. Alliance For Animals will be hosting a Vegan-BBQ on July 29th at the house of one of our kind activists who lives in Cudahy. Alliance For Animals will be providing the vegan burgers and soydogs, along with non-alcoholic beverages. For those interested in coming out to Cudahy and meeting more activists, this will be your chance to flex you skills with summertime dishes such as pasta salad and vegan friendly baked beans. If interested in attending, please email AFA at

WHEN: Saturday, July 29th, 6pm
WHERE: Email for details.