Join Us for a Vegan Thanksgiving Potluck Picnic and Fur Free Friday Events 

Annual Vegan Thanksgiving Potluck Picnic in Los Angeles – Thursday, November 24

Join us for Los Angeles’ biggest vegan potluck event of the year, a tradition that is more than two decades old. Hundreds of people attend annually. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend!

Come share some delicious food, connect with like-minded people, and enjoy the outdoor environment. There will be music, live performances, and an open mic. Feel free to bring drums, other musical instruments, a frisbee or a ball to toss. It’s a great place for children and animal companions who don’t mind crowds. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome.

Our Sustainable Activism Campaign Director Lisa Levinson leads the Opening Circle to kick off the event at noon and will offer free support sessions at the Empathy Booth. Arrive promptly to ensure equal access to all of the amazing vegan culinary delights!

This free event is open to the public. Please see the details below:

• Alcohol is not allowed at this public park.
• For each member of your party, please bring a vegan dish to share that will serve at least 8-10 people and that is ready to serve. Vegan means no meat, including fish, and no eggs, dairy or honey – No animal products at all.
• Organic, chemical free, GMO free foods are encouraged. Both cooked and raw vegan food is welcome. There will be a space designated for raw food (pasteurized foods, commercially canned and most jarred food are not raw).
• Bring an ingredient list to help those of us with allergies.
• Bring your own plates/bowls, cups, eating and serving utensils.

What: Vegan Thanksgiving Potluck Picnic

When:  Gather at 11:00 a.m., Opening Circle at 12:00 p.m., Picnic at 12:15 p.m.

Where:  Enter Cheviot Hills Park (a.k.a. Rancho Park) at the north entrance on Motor Avenue (the first entrance south of Pico Blvd). When you enter the park, there is a parking area on the left. Drive beyond this parking area and follow the road to the next parking area which is a few hundred feet down. Walk to the picnic tables across the grass and behind the baseball field. “VEG” signs will be posted to point the way.
(There is another picnic area at the far end and close to the parking lot. This is not our picnic area).
Public Transportation: The closest holiday bus stop is at Pico Blvd/Motor Ave on the Santa Monica Big Blue Bus route 7. To plan your trip, visit: http://socaltransport.org/
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/UnMWc 

For more information, please contact lisa@idausa.org or veganla2013@gmail.com. On the day of the event, please text (215) 620-2130. 

Chat with fellow attendees on the Facebook event page. 

Fur Free Friday in Los Angeles – Friday, November 25

Join In Defense of Animals, Los Angeles For Animals, PETA, Direct Action Everywhere (DxE), Last Chance For Animals (LCA), and Animal Defenders International (ADI) for Fur-Free Friday protests in Glendale, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica throughout the day. These events take place at malls and shopping areas to reach the most number of people who are out shopping. Get into the cruelty-free spirit and urge others to turn Black Friday into Fur-Free Friday!

Outreach events are a fun, effective way to help animals and meet local advocates. Posters and leaflets will be provided. Reserved parking is not available. Please be prepared for the weather.

What: Santa Monica Fur Free Friday
When: Friday, November 25, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Where: 3rd Street Promenade, Intersection of Santa Monica Blvd. and Third Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/sR13J

What: Beverley Hills Fur Free Friday
When: Friday, November 25, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Intersection of N. Rodeo Dr. and Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (Meet in the park before proceeding down Rodeo Dr.)
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/TX3qv

What: Glendale Fur Free Friday
When: Friday, November 25, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Where: Glendale Galleria and Americana Malls, 889 Americana Way, Glendale, CA 91210 (Meet between Americana and the Glendale Galleria)
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/1YBks

For more information, please contact lisa@idausa.org or laforanimals@gmail.com. On the day of the event please text (424) 571-5353.

Get organized on the Facebook event page.