Past Events

April 25-27, 2008
PROTEST Shrine Circus - in Rochester NY:

Protestors - please arrive ONE HOUR BEFORE EACH SHOW:

Fri, 4/25/08 = 6:00pm (for 7pm show)

Sat, 4/26/08 = 10:00am (for 11am show)
Sat, 4/26/08 = 2:00pm (for 3pm show)
Sat, 4/26/08 = 6:00pm (for 7pm show)

Sun, 4/27/08 = 11:00am (for 12noon show)
Sun, 4/27/08 = 3:00pm (for 4pm show)

http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/161/?brand=bluecrossarena

Blue Cross Arena
One War Memorial Square, Rochester, NY 14614
(585) 758-5300
(the Arena is on the corner of Broad and Exchange Streets)
http://www.bluecrossarena.com/directions.htm


LITERATURE and SIGNS:
IDA-USA: http://www.idausa.org/shop-ida/lit6.html
API: http://www.morebeautifulwild.com/c3_resources.php  
PETA:  http://petaliterature.com/products.asp?dept=50


ANIMAL-FREE CIRCUSES
API: http://www.api4animals.org/facts.php?p=419&more=1
IDA: http://www.idausa.org/campaigns.html

Damascus Shrine Center, 979 Bay Road, Webster, NY 14580
Phone: (585) 671-7701
Fax: (585) 671-7702
http://www.DamascusShriners.org/

http://www.Circuses.com/

March 30, 2008
PETITION SUNDAY
 
First Unitarian Church, 220 Winton Rd South, Rochester NY
10:am - 1:00pm
 
ARAUNY tabled on 3/30/08 for "Petition Sunday", along with seven
other various social justice groups at 1st Unitarian.  We had a
Petition, calling for a local effort to "BAN the BULLHOOK" in
Rochester NY.  We also provided two styles of prewritten letters
(w/envelopes signers addressed individually) on the same subject.  ARA
provided stamps.  We mailed these letters to the City School
District of Rochester (to dissuade them from accepting free tickets
to take school children to circuses with animals), and mailed them
to the Rochester City Council, where the Petition will eventually
be presented, as they could eventually change legislation to locally
Ban the Bullhook.

FUR FREE FRIDAY
PROTEST

*   Friday, 11/23/07   (day after Thanksgiving)
*   11:30am - 1:00pm
*   Held-Projansky Fur Store, 2240 Monroe Avenue, Rochester NY

ALL are welcome to join us.

Legally - on the Public Sidewalk in front of Held-Projansky Furs
(next to Max Pies, in a little plaza just east of 12 corners)

DO NOT PARK in that PLAZA parking lot!
PARK on the many nearby streets.

ARA will be providing signs, or you are welcome to bring your own.
Not much opportunity at this location to leaflet, but will be available.

Remember to dress warmly, and bathrooms require a drive away and back!
We respectfully request that you do NOT wear any LEATHER.

"Don't Let Death Trim Your Coat"
www.FurIsDead.com

Oct. 1, 2007  (Monday)
the Eve of Gandhi's birth
 
"NON-LETHAL DEER MANAGEMENT"
  ANTHONY MARR, International Wildlife Preservationist
 
7:00 pm ~ Lecture and Q&A
 
Brighton Town Hall Auditorium, 2300 Elmwood Ave, Rochester NY  14618
(wheelchair access, rear entrance)
 
Gandhi preached nonviolence.  On the Eve of Gandhi's birth ~ International
Wildlife Preservationist, Anthony Marr, will address NonLethal Deer
Management, as well as how to avoid deer-car collisions: Streiter Lites,
immunocontraception, and more.  Traveling from Vancouver Canada, Marr is
on his 5th annual CARE tour, wherein he is on the road, visiting 25+ states
over several consecutive months, addressing one specific animal
issue ~ this year: the "DEER TOUR".  All are welcome.   
www.DeerOptions.com
 
FREE and Open to the Public

Will Tuttle will speak in Rochester NY 8/29/07 ~ cosponsored by RAVS and ARAUNY.
SAVE THE DATE!
 
*  Lecture by Will Tuttle, Ph.D.  on:
 
The World Peace Diet: Eating for Spiritual Health & Social Harmony  
 
*  August 29, 2007  (Wednesday)
     -  7:00 pm  Free Vegan Refreshments
     -  7:30 pm  Lecture
 
*  Brighton Town Hall Auditorium, 2300 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY  14618
   -  Parking in front and rear of building
   -  wheelchair access at rear entrance
 
*  Free and open to the public.
    - Dr. Tuttle's books, CD's and tapes will be available for purchase.
 
 
Dr. Tuttle is a charismatic speaker and performer with a profoundly compassionate vision. 
Don't miss this opportunity to meet him and to hear him speak and perform.

SEE:  http://www.willtuttle.com/
 
Cosponsored by RAVS (Rochester Area Vegetarian Society)
and ARAUNY (Animal Rights Advocates of Upstate NY)

Protest Ringling's Circus of Screams ... with bullhooks, chains, and whips.
Advocate for the enslaved, the chained, the stifled.

PROTESTORS: ARRIVE ONE HOUR+ BEFORE SHOWTIMES.
Allow yourself time to find parking (lots in the area, or on streets)
and to walk over to BCA:

Ringling Brothers Circus

Wed, May 9th = 6:30pm (for 7:30pm show) *opening night
Thurs, May 10th = 6:30pm (for 7:30pm show)
Friday, May 11th = 6:30pm (for 7:30pm show)

Sat, May 12th = 10:30am (for 11:30am show)
Sat, May 12th = 2:30pm (for 3:30pm show)
Sat, May 12th = 6:30pm (for 7:30pm show)

Sat, May 13th = 12:00noon (for 1:00pm show) *Mother's Day!
Sat, May 13th = 4:00pm (for 5:00pm show)

Location: Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Memorial Sq, 14614
*corner Broad St and Exchange Blvd, Rochester NY
Click here to view a map.
http://bluecrossarena.com/events.htm

SUPPORT CIRCUSES WITHOUT ANIMALS:
http://circuses.com/pdfs/AnimalFreeCircuses.pdf
http://www.api4animals.org/facts?p=419&more=1cat=288

ARA tabling for Earth Day:

UR Campus: Wilson Quad (off Faculty Road)
Saturday, 4/21/07
12:00noon - 4:00pm
(free Saturday parking Library Lot)

ARA was again invited to participate this year in UR Earth Day, by the campus' Environmental Group, Grassroots, and gladly we accepted.

END MOUNTAINTOP REMOVAL

ARA has been invited to cosponsor this Environmental Lecture
as it impacts the earth and all its inhabitants, including animals:

What: Julia Bonds, 2003 Goldman Environmental Prize Winner:
Speaking on MOUNTAINTOP REMOVAL, Cultural Devastation,
and the Struggle for Justice in Appalachia
Rochester premiere of "Black Diamonds" documentary

When: Saturday, April 14th, 2007
7:00pm

Where: Corpus Christi Church, 880 East Main St., Rochester NY
(Across from Auditorium Theater)

* FREE ADMISSION *

Save America's Mountains Committee, (585)734-4866
End Mountaintop Removal
Black Diamonds, the movie
Goldman Environmental Prize
Coal River Mountain Watch

2006 "Benefits Boutique"
ARA participated in this OUTREACH + FUNDRAISER:

December 10, 2006, 9am - 1pm
First Unitarian Church, 220 Winton Road South, Rochester NY

Various Unitarian church & area activists groups table their message and
sales, immediately following UU church services. Open to the public (free).

2006 "Alternative Fair"
ARA participated in this FUNDRAISER + OUTREACH:

December 1, 2006 (Friday), 6-10 pm
December 2, 2006 (Saturday), 9am-3pm
First Unitarian Church, 220 Winton Road South, Rochester NY

Area activist, social justice organizations, and artisans, table their message
and sales. Huge event open to the public ~ very well-attended, and much fun.
$3 for ages 12+, children under 12 free (free child care).
Musical entertainment provided.

An opportunity to purchase holiday gifts you can feel good about. It features hundreds
of fair trade, earth friendly, and/or locally produced goods that support a just and
sustainable world. Tables by local non-profits, and an opportunity to gather in
community with others who are concerned about positive social change.

Sponsored by MetroJustice: (585) 325-2560
www.metrojustice.org

FUR FREE FRIDAY PROTEST - Rochester NY
- Friday, 11/24/06
- 11:30am - 1:00pm
- Held-Projansky Furs, 2240 Monroe Avenue, Rochester NY

ALL are welcome to join us.

Legally - on the Public Sidewalk in front of Held-Projansky Furs
(next to Max Pies, in a little plaza just east of 12 corners -
DO NOT PARK in that PLAZA parking lot! PARK on the many nearby streets)

ARA will be providing signs, or you are welcome to bring your own.
Not much opportunity at this location to leaflet, but will be available.

Remember to dress warmly, and bathrooms require a drive away & back!
We respectfully request that you do NOT wear any LEATHER.

"Don't Let Death Trim Your Coat"
www.FurIsDead.com

PROTEST SHRINE CIRCUS - Rochester NY,
Nov. 3-5, 2006:

ARA will provide signs and literature - and/or bring your own.

Please arrive one hour before each show.

Fri, Nov. 3rd - at 6:30pm (for 7:30pm show)

Sat, Nov. 4th - at 10:00am (for 11:00am show)
Sat, Nov. 4th - at 2:30pm (for 3:30pm show) &
Sat, Nov. 4th - at 6:30pm (for 7:30pm show)

Sun, Nov. 5th - at 11:00am (for 12:00pm show) &
Sun, Nov. 5th - at 3:00pm (for 4:00pm show)

Blue Cross Arena
One War Memorial Square
Rochester, NY 14614
(The Arena is on the corner of Broad and Exchange Streets)

PARKING available all around the area - garages, on street... you will find a spot.

http://www.bluecrossarena.com/directions.htm
http://www.bluecrossarena.com/events.htm

More info on circuses:
http://api4animals.org/a1a_circus.php
http://www.circuses.com

Here are two sites for "Animal-Free Circuses":
API: http://www.api4animals.org/facts?p=419&more=1
PETA: http://circuses.com/pdfs/AnimalFreeCircuses.pdf

November 12, 2006 (Sunday): Michael Greger, MD
"BIRD FLU: A VIRUS OF OUR OWN HATCHING"
7:00pm
Brighton Town Park Lodge, 777 Westfall Road, Rochester NY
(near the intersection of S. Clinton Rd. and Westfall)
Open to the Public (wheelchair accessible)
Free
Cosponsored by RAVS (Rochester Area Vegetarian Society)
and ARAUNY (Animal Rights Advocates of Upstate New York)

Dr. Michael Greger, HSUS Director of Public Health and Animal Agriculture,
has just released a book entitled: "Bird Flu: A Virus of Our Own Hatching".

Vegan potluck precedes lecture at 5:30pm ($3 non-members).
Bring Vegan-only dish to share for eight people
Details at www.RochesterVeg.org.

Thursday, Oct.5, 2006, 7:00pm, Brighton Town Hall Auditorium:
Lecture by David Cantor, President and Founder of Responsible Policies for Animals.
Free and Open to the public. The lecture is titled, "Animal Advocacy: New Insights for a New Direction".

The ARA Book Club met again on Monday, Sept. 18, 2006.
We reviewed Marjorie Spiegel's book: The Dreaded Comparison: Human and Animal Slavery
(©1988). Find copies in the Rochester Public Library system,
order through area bookstores, or Amazon.com, or Alibris.com.
Many thanks to Felicity & Gerry Brach for facilitating this meeting.

9/15/06 "Funeral Motorcade For the Slaughtered" – Anthony Marr
of Vancouver Canada is leading this action across 31 states and 6 Canadian provinces.
ARA is joining this "Motorcade" on Friday, 9/15, travelling east to west of
Rochester NY, advocating for an End to the Slaughter – of seals (for fur), and all
other nonhuman animals exploited for human use.
See: http://www.all-creatures.org/hope/02%20CARE%20Tour.htm.
To join this action, please contact us at: arauny@arauny.org.

Community Animal Project

Dominion: The Power of Man, the Suffering of Animals, and the Call to Mercy

Amazon.com.

The Pornography of Meat
The Sexual Politics of Meat
Amazon.com

ARA to participate in PETA's "Helping Animals 101" Conference
Saturday, June 3, 2006
8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Marriott, 1890 W. Ridge Rd, Rochester, NY 14615
For registration and more details, see:
http://www.helpinganimals101.com/

The "ARA Book Club" met for the second time on Monday May 22, 2006. We
reviewed Joan Dunayer's book (@2001, Ryce Pub) entitled
Animal Equality: Language and Liberation.
This book explores our use of language and how it reflects
on overall perception of and subsequent treatment and attitudes
toward nonhuman animals.

Please join ANIMAL RIGHTS ADVOCATES for a peaceful, legal protest of
Ringling Brothers Circus in Rochester NY:

May 10 - 14, 2006 (Wednesday-Sunday)
Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Memorial Square, Rochester NY 14614
Click here for a map.
(corner of Exchange-Court-Broad Streets, across from Hall of Justice, and directly across from Democrat & Chronicle Hdqts)

ARRIVE ONE HOUR BEFORE EACH SHOW to protest and leaflet. Stay on public
sidewalk, 10-feet-away from building walls ("private property", but the rest
which is vast and wide, is public and legal to be on).
The BIGGEST EVENING for PROTESTING Ringling here will be
OPENING NIGHT: Wednesday, 5/10/06
please arrive at 6:30pm to protest their 7:30pm show

SHOWTIMES: www.circuses.com/circusSchedules.asp
Wed, Thurs, Fri (5/10-11-12) ...
* arrive 6:30pm to protest 7:30pm Show

Saturday (5/13) ...
* arrive 10:30am to protest 11:30am Show
* arrive 2:30pm to protest 3:30pm Show
* arrive 6:30pm to protest 7:30pm Show

Sunday (5/14) ...
* arrive 12:00-noon to protest 1:00 pm Show
* arrive 4:00pm to protest 5:00pm Show

MAKE A POSTER = LARGE, BOLD, DARK LETTERS
MAKE COPIES OF the CHILDREN'S "ELEPHANT" BOOKLET:
http://www.petakids.com/pdf/ElephantComicBook.pdf

LAB VIGIL in ROCHESTER NY:

Thursday, 4/27/06
6:00pm
Animals in Lab at UR-Strong Memorial Hospital (SMH)
- 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester NY

Holding candles (and posters), join us in a SILENT WALK
down Elmwood (approximately 1 mile), stand together on sidewalk, outside of
SMH-Lab. We will read aloud writings and speeches
concerning animals trapped and tortured in all labs, including at SMH.

Candles and large-print writings will be provided.

If you wish to write something relevant to this, and/or read something pre-written, please advise.

MEET in parking lot - turn into unpaved driveway DIRECTLY ACROSS
FROM: 1409 South Ave (Zwick's Wine/Liquor - adjacent to
1000 Elmwood Avenue, Al Sigl Ctr on corner of South Ave & Elmwood, 14620).

Unseen they Suffer,
Unheard they Cry,
In Agony they Linger,
In Loneliness they Die.

ARA will participate in UR Earth Day
Saturday, 4/22/06
UR Campus
12:00 - noon till 4:00pm

Compassionate Egg Hunt

APRIL 11, 2006 ~ ARA addressed Rochester City Council, proposing
an Ordinance to "Ban All Forms of Animal Entertainment in the City
of Rochester NY". We presented each RCC member with a
notebook of info and websites about animals in entertainment,
a petition, a list of U.S. and worldwide locations who've already
banned animal entertainment, the API list of animal-free-circuses, and a
list of USDA citations against Ringling just since 2000 (5-pages worth!).

Alex Chernavsky, ARA Board of Directors, gave a personalized message
relating his childhood enjoyment of animal entertainment, prior to learning
the truth he now knows, addressing "why animals should not be used for
entertainment". Speaking immediately after Alex (we'd synchronized our calls
to City Clerk signing up to speak), Lois Baum addressed alternatives to animal
entertainment, and a focus on the high rate of violence in Rochester -
which should not be enabled by the city, either by sponsoring and/or hosting such events.

ARA Book Club

Rain Without Thunder

PASSING LEGISLATION FOR ANIMALS

Thursday, March 30, 2006
7:00pm – one hour lecture, followed by Q & A
Brighton Memorial Library, Learning Center
– 2300 Elmwood Ave, Rochester NY

FREE
Open to the Public (wheelchair accessible)
Sponsored by: Animal Rights Advocates of Upstate NY
Guest Speaker: Jeffery Termini, President of LOHV-WNY
(League of Humane Voters, Western New York)
See: http://www.humanevoters.org/

Learn ways in which we can all engage in the process of
creating and enacting legislation for animals.

Join Animal Rights Advocates of Upstate NY to PROTEST FUR SALES!

SATURDAY, FEB 25, 2006: Protest Held Projansky's New Fur Store:
11:00am - 1pm
Legally on the Public Sidewalk in front of Held Projansky Furs
2240 Monroe Avenue, Rochester NY (next to Max Pies)

Signs and leaflets provided, or you're welcome to bring your own.

PARKING on side streets, or around 12-Corners and walk over.

Held Projansky Furs moved (this week) out of their longtime Pittsford Plaza location, to 2240 Monroe Avenue in Rochester, NY. Let's give them a big "NOT WELCOME" statement at their new location.

For more info on the fur industry, see: www.FurIsDead.com.

Remember to dress warmly, and we respectfully request that you do not come wearing any leather.

Fur protest, all were welcome to join us!

Saturday, Jan. 28th, 2006
Fur Protest was held at Held Projansky's New Location
11:00am - 1pm
Legally on the Public Sidewalk in front of Held Projansky Furs
2240 Monroe Avenue, Rochester NY (next to Max Pies)
Signs and leaflets were provided, or people could bring their own.

For more info on the fur industry, see: www.FurIsDead.com.

"Fur Free Friday" Protest

November 25, 2005 (Friday)
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Skaneateles Furs, 42 E. Genesee Street
Skaneateles, NY 13152 (315) 685-6030
Skaneateles is near Syracuse, ~70 miles east of Rochester, ~1.5 hour's drive.

This protest will be
Legal (Stay only on the public sidewalk.)
Peaceful
Posters and leaflets provided.

Several upstate NY animal rights groups will protest fur and
fur trim at the Skaneateles Furs shop together on Fur Free Friday.
All are welcome to join us and be a voice for the animals.

Fur Protest

November 6, 2005 (Sunday)
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Held-Projansky Furs
Pittsford Plaza
3349 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY

Remain legally on the public sidewalk out front.
Signs will be provided, and you are welcome to
bring your own with captions such as
"Don't Wear Fur or Fur Trim."
"Don't Let Death Trim Your Coat."

Lecture: "Not Free to Cease!" Tom Regan, Professor Emeritus of Philosphy at NC State University

November 3, 2005 (Thursday)
7:00pm

Auditorium, Brighton Town Hall
2300 Elmwood Ave.
Rochester, NY

Free and open to the public
Sign language interpreter provided
Accessible by wheelchair (elevator by the rear entrance)
Sponsored by Animal Rights Advocates of Upstate NY

Universally recognized as the intellectual leader of the Animal Rights (AR) movement,
Tom Regan is a lifelong activist for the rights of human and nonhuman animals.
Author of more than twenty books, Prof. Regan will address abolition in the AR movement
in an hourlong lecture, followed by questions & answers. All are invited to hear and
meet the activist, professor and author as he advocates for nonhuman animals.
www.tomregan-animalrights.com

Regan's books can be found at Barnes & Noble and Borders Bookstores, as well as
the Monroe County Library System.

Books by Tom Regan:
Books

Lecture: "SPIRITUAL PERSPECTIVES ON ANIMALS"

author

October 23, 2005 (Sunday)
7:00pm

Brighton Town Lodge
777 Westfall Road, Henrietta, NY

Free and open to the Public.
Lecture followed by Q&A.
People of all faiths are welcome.
Sign language interpreter provided.

Vegan potluck at 5:30pm at the same location.
See www.RochesterVeg.org,
or call (585) 234-8750 for details.

Co-sponsored by:
First Unitarian Church of Rochester, NY
Animal Rights Advocates of Upstate NY
Rochester Area Vegetarian Society

Earlier in the day, Rev. Kowalski will deliver a sermon at
9:00am and 11:00am
"The God That Gets Along With Science"
First Unitarian Church, 220 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY

ARAUNY FOCUS MEETING: "Chick In Focus"

September 22, 2005 (Thursday)
6:30pm

Brighton Memorial Library "Learning Center"
- 2300 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY

Free and open to the public. ALL ARE WELCOME.
An open discussion about chickens trapped in the egg industry: from the
hatchery to factory-farm, free-range, etc. to the slaughterhouse to
the plate. Come share your ideas, concerns and thoughts as to what can be
done, by individuals and by groups, to help stop animal exploitation and
end animal suffering.

ARAUNY to Host a Candlelight Vigil for the Animals, Victim to Hurricane Katrina

September 26, 2005 (Monday)
6:00pm

Memorial Garden on the lawn at the
First Unitarian Church, 220 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY

Monetary donations will be accepted for animal rescue efforts in the Gulf Coast.

ARAUNY Hosts an Information Table at First VEGFEST

August 28, 2005 (Sunday)

Onondaga Lake, Inner Harbor (Syracuse, NY area)

Animal Rights Advocates of Upstate New York hosts an
information table at New York State's first VEGFEST near
Syracuse, NY. For details, see CommunityAnimalProject.org.

"DEMONSTRATION: Compassionate Consumers' Egg Campaign"

August 12, 2005 (Friday)
5:00pm to 8:00pm

Pittsford Wegmans
- 3195 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY

Demonstration to raise awareness and support for the campaign
to expose cruel practices in the egg industry.
ARAUNY and Compassionate Consumers will hold a
demo Friday, August 12, at Pittsford Wegmans
from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Come see us at the demo
for a free DVD.

See Wegmans Cruelty free on the internet.
See the Compassionate Consumers website.

"DEMONSTRATION: Compassionate Consumers' Egg Campaign"

August 6, 2005 (Saturday)
12:00pm

Pittsford Wegmans
- 3195 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY

Demonstration to raise awareness and support for the campaign
to expose cruel practices in the egg industry.
ARAUNY and Compassionate Consumers will hold a
demo Saturday, August 6, at Pittsford Wegmans
at 12:00pm. Come see us at the demo
for a free DVD.

See Wegmans Cruelty free on the internet.
See the Compassionate Consumers website.

"WEGMANS CRUELTY: A Public Showing and Discussion"

August 1, 2005 (Monday)
7:00pm

Brighton Town Hall: AUDITORIUM
- 2300 Elmwood Ave, Rochester NY
- Wheelchair accessible (elevator by rear entrance)

ARAUNY to host Compassionate Consumers, showing their
newly released video "Wegmans Cruelty", exposing the
suffering of hens inside Wegmans Egg Farm, Wolcott NY.
They will give a brief lecture after the video, followed by Q&A.

FREE and OPEN TO the PUBLIC

See Wegmans Cruelty free on the internet.
See the Compassionate Consumers website.

"OLIVE-BRANCH DEMO" hosted by ARAUNY

July 20, 2005 (Wednesday)
5:30-7:30pm

Wegmans - 1750 East Ave, Rochester NY
Corner of Probert St. and East Ave. (near S. Winton)

Thank Wegmans for selling Vegan options in their Nature's Market.
Suggest buying: Egg-Replacer and Tofu Scrambler (in Wegmans).
Samples of Vegan foods offered to public.

Coyote-Killing, Canned Hunts, Trophy Hunting: Wanted: Dead or Alive: Should Recreational Killing of Animals be Allowed in NYS? Presentation (hour-long lecture, followed by Q&A) by: VALERIE WILL, from Buffalo NY

May 2, 2005 (Monday)
7:00pm

Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Ave, Rochester NY
AUDITORIUM
- wheelchair accessible (elevator by rear entrance)

- Sign Language Interpreter Provided -
Sponsored by: Animal Rights Advocates of Upstate NY
www.ARAUNY.org
Open to the Public
Free ($donations accepted to help offset ARA costs)

Join us for a thought-provoking and sometimes humorous presentation by a hunting advocate's worst nightmare, Valerie Will. Valerie has spoken publicly throughout upstate New York for the past fifteen years, and has been a regular guest on television and radio shows in the Buffalo NY area. She will offer a glimpse of the world of "sport" hunting as most people have never seen it. Learn why some people view sport hunting as killing for fun, or as ecology in reverse.

SHRINE CIRCUS DEMONSTRATIONS: Please arrive one hour before each show starts:

Fri, April 8th - 6:30pm (for 7:30pm show)
Sat, Apr 9th - 2:00pm (for 3:00pm show)
Sat, Apr 9th - 6:30pm (for 7:30pm show)
Sun, Apr 10th - 11:00am (for 12:00-noon show)
Sun, Apr 10th - 3:00pm (for 4:00pm show)

SHRINE CIRCUS:
Blue Cross Arena, One Memorial Square, Rochester, NY 14614
(corner of Exchange and Broad - across from the Hall of Justice)

DIRECTIONS:
>From the East ...
take the NY State Thruway to Exit 45 to the Clinton Avenue/Downtown Exit.
>From the West ...
take the NY State Thruway to Exit 47 to Plymouth Avenue.

PUBLIC PARKING: available on Court, Broad, and Exchange Streets.

ARA has literature, flyers, posters, and Ele-friend stickers (PETA and API). You are welcome to bring your own as well.

APRIL 12th (Tuesday) "Foie Gras Industry Exploits Geese AND Workers"

April 12, 2005 (Tuesday)
7:00pm

Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Ave, Rochester NY
Downstairs Meeting Room
- wheelchair accessible (elevator by rear entrance)

Lecture by:
ALISON STOLL, Farm Sanctuary National Foie Gras Legislative Coordinator
- AND -
KAY EMBREY, Rural and Migrant Ministry Farmworkers Advocate

Sponsored by: Animal Rights Advocates of Upstate NY
www.ARAUNY.org
Open to the Public
Free ($donations accepted to help offset ARA costs)

http://www.nofoiegras.org/index.htm
http://www.ruralmigrantministry.org/

Representatives from two nonprofit organizations wlil address how the "foie gras" industry is abusive to BOTH migrant farmworkers and to geese/ducks force-fed to produce liver pate', known as "foie gras". All are welcome to attend lecture, followed by Q&A.

NYS Foie Gras Bill (2005) = S2083
http://www.assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=S02083&sh=t

March 29, 2005 (Tuesday): ""FORMER POSTER CHILD" EXPOSES the LIES of ANIMAL EXPERIMENTATION" Lawrence Carter-Long, NE Director of "In Defense of Animals" Lecture followed by Q&A

7:00 p.m.

Brighton Town Hall AUDITORIUM, 2300 Elmwood Ave, Rochester NY
H/C access via back entrance: elevator to 1st floor
Sign Language Interpreter Provided

Sponsored by: Animal Rights Advocates of Upstate NY
Open to the Public
Free ($donations accepted to help offset ARA costs)

Born with cerebral palsy, Lawrence Carter-Long was a "former poster child" in 1972 for the United Fund (now the United Way). Come learn why the very animal experiments he was used to promote, he now abhors.
An international speaker, Lawrence is an advocate primarily in the areas of rights for nonhuman animals and for disabled persons.
www.PosterBrat.com

March 7, 2005 (Monday): "FERAL CATS: A Local Issue" Diane DiGravio, President of Habitat for Cats

7:00 p.m.

Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Ave, Rochester NY
"AUDITORIUM" (H/C access via back entrance: elevator to 1st floor)

Open to the Public
Free (donations accepted to offset ARA costs)
One-hour lecture, followed by Questions & Answers . . . come learn about the issue of "feral cats", and how you can help.

Past Events 2004

Alternative Fair, sponsored by MetroJustice

December 3, 2004 (Friday), 5-10 p.m.
December 4, 2004 (Saturday), 9a.m.-3p.m.

First Unitarian Church, 220 Winton Road South, Rochester NY

$3 for ages 12+, children under 12 free (free child care)

An opportunity to purchase holiday gifts you can feel good about. It features hundreds of fair trade, earth friendly, and/or locally produced goods that support a just and sustainable world. Tables by local non-profits, and an opportunity to gather in community with others who are concerned about positive social change.

Questions, call Metro Justice at 325-2560
Jon Greenbaum: http://www.metrojustice.org/index.html

November 18, 2004 (Thursday): Harold Brown: Farmer Brown Talks About Organic and Free-Range Animals

7:00 p.m.

Community Meeting Room (read entrance)
Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY
H/C access

Free, Open to the Public
Cosponsored by Animal Rights Advocates of Upstate NY and the Rochester Area Vegetarian Society

October 21, 2004 (Thursday): pattrice jones: Animal Liberation and Gay Liberation: What's the Connection?

7:00 p.m.

Downstairs Meeting Room (around back)
Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Ave
H/C access

Free, Open to the Public
Come hear this exceptional speaker, activist, teacher, author, who eloquently connects today's social justice issues. Don't miss this opportunity!

October 18, 2004 (Monday): ARA Focus-Meeting Alternative Healing Methods for Animals

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Learning Center
Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave, Rochester

Free, Open to the Public
Informal sharing (no experts expected) of info you may have learned on "alternative healing methods" for any/all animals ... methods and resources on such things as: homeopathy, therapeutic touch, if you know of a holistic veterinarian, etc. Let's learn from each other with this casual sharing ... bring resources/contact info to share.

October 15, 2004 (Friday): Foie Gras Protest

6:00 p.m.

... at one of the very few places who sell it locally
... see reasons to protest foie gras: www.NoFoieGras.org

LOCATION TBD ... call (585)234-1306 if interested.

October 9, 2004 (Saturday): ARA Meeting Focus on "HUNTING in Upstate NY"

1:00 p.m.

NEAR Mendon Ponds Park

Those interested in attending, contact: macbaum@aol.com, or (585) 234-1306 for the address.

September 15, 2004 (Wednesday): Monthly meeting

6:30 p.m.

First Unitarian Church, 220 Winton Road South
Room 228
Handicapped accessible (elevator or stairs)

All are welcome!
We meet the 3rd Wednesday of EACH month.

September 6^th: Labor Day Parade

Meet between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m.

Sibley Place (1 block east of Alexander St, opposite Prince St, off East Ave). Parade routes up East Ave, to Liberty Pole, west on Main St., ends at S. Plymouth (near Hochstein Music School)

Sponsored by Rochester Labor Council. Join ARAUNY as we support the unions of Rochester, NY.

Wear an animal costume or mask (ARA has some), wear an AR shirt of your choice, carry an AR banner. ALL SIGNS MUST BE PRE-APPROVED BY ARAUNY FIRST

Come be a voice for the animals. Join us Monday, 9/6/04, for the annual Rochester Labor Day Parade.

August 18, 2004 (Wednesday): Monthly meeting

6:30 p.m.

First Unitarian Church, 220 Winton Road South
Rochester, NY
Room 228
Handicapped accessible (elevator or stairs)

All are welcome!
We meet the 3rd Wednesday of EACH month.
Note the corrected address above.

July 25, 2004 (Sunday): Educational Demo

1:00-3:00pm

East Ave. Wegmans, Rochester, NY
(We'll remain on the public sidewalk.)

We'll be showing support of Wegman's for the Vegan options in their Natural Foods section. This will also be the debut of our "Faunette" a portable video system for showing educational video at demos.
Please send an email if you'd like to join us.
Email here.

July 24, 2004 (Saturday): Field Trip to Farm Sanctuary

Time to be decided.

Farm Sanctuary is located in Watkins Glen, NY. Carpool location to be decided.

See how animals live and grow when they're treated with care. Take a tour of the sanctuary and interact with the cows, chickens, pigs, goats, sheep and much more! You'll even have some play-time with the pigs and get to pet the cows. All interested people are welcome!
Please send an email if you'd like to come along.
Email here.

July 21, 2004 (Wednesday): Monthly meeting

6:30 p.m.

First Unitarian Church, 220 S. Winton Rd.
Room 228
Handicapped accessible (elevator or stairs)

All are welcome!
We meet the 3rd Wednesday of EACH month.

June 16, 2004 (Wednesday): Monthly meeting

6:30 p.m.

First Unitarian Church, 220 S. Winton Rd.
Room 228
Handicapped accessible (elevator or stairs)

All are welcome!
We meet the 3rd Wednesday of EACH month.

May 18-23 (Tuesday-Sunday): Demonstrations Against the Ringling Circus

Wed., May 19	6:00 p.m. for the 7:00 p.m. show
Thu., May 20	6:00 p.m. for the 7:00 p.m. show
Fri., May 21	6:00 p.m. for the 7:00 p.m. show
Sat., May 22	10:00 a.m. for the 11:00 a.m. show
	2:00 p.m. for the 3:00 p.m. show
	6:00 p.m. for the 7:00 p.m. show
Sun., May 23	12:00 noon for the 1:00 p.m. show
	4:00 p.m. for the 5:00 p.m. show

Blue Cross Arena
at the corner of Broad and Exchange
Rochester, NY

We will be handing out educational materials such as
stickers, flyers and coloring books. Come lend a hand!

May 9, 2004 (Sunday): Veal Demo

12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m.

Mario's Via Abruzzi restaurant
2740 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY14618
(585-271-1111)

We will be on the public sidewalk in front of Mario's.
Do not block the driveway entrance in any way.
There is virtually no foot traffic on this sidewalk, so we won't be leafletting.
We have signs to carry, or you may bring your own.
Come help out!

May 12, 2004 (Wednesday): Monthly meeting

6:30 p.m.

First Unitarian Church, 220 S. Winton Rd.
Room 228
Handicapped accessible (elevator or stairs)

All are welcome!
With the exception of this month,
we meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every month.

April 29 (Thursday): Farm Sanctuary Presentation of "Peaceable Kingdom" with Gene Bauston (Farm Sanctuary co-founder) and Harold Brown

5:00 p.m. Screening of "Peaceable Kingdom" in the auditorium
7:00 p.m. Presentation by Harold Brown and Gene Bauston

Brighton Town Hall
Auditorium
2300 Elmwood Ave., Brighton, NY

Free and open to the public.
Cosponsored by ARAUNY and RAVS (Rochester Area Vegetarian Society).

April 25 (Sunday): Protest March of Cr(D)imes Walk America

9:00 a.m. (Registration begins and crowds form at 9:00 a.m. Walk starts at 10:00 a.m.)

Cobb's Hill Park
Pavilion by the pond
Culver Road
Rochester, NY

Come help us protest and distribute leaflets!
But if you can't make it, please write some letters via these links:
Humane Charities
March of Cr(D)imes Supporters

April 23 (Friday): Tabling at UR for Earth Day

April 21, 2004 (Wednesday): Monthly meeting

6:30 p.m.

First Unitarian Church, 220 S. Winton Rd.
Room 228
Handicapped accessible (elevator or stairs)

All are welcome!
We meet the 3rd Wednesday of EACH month.

March 26-28 (Friday-Sunday): Protest Shrine Circus

3/26 (Fri.)	10:00 a.m.(for 11 a.m. show)
"	6:30 p.m.(for 7:30 p.m. show)
3/27 (Sat.)	9:00 a.m.(for 10 a.m. show)
"	2:00 p.m. (for 3 p.m. show)
"	6:30 p.m. (for 7:30 p.m. show)
3/28 (Sun.)	11:00 a.m.(for 12-noon show)
"	3:00 p.m.(for 4 p.m. show)

Blue Cross Arena, Exchange and Broad Streets, Rochester, NY.

March 20 (Saturday): MeatOut Day

2:30 p.m.

Lori's Natural Foods, 900 Jefferson Road, Henrietta, NY.

Tabling at Lori's Natural Foods.

March 19, 2004 (Friday): Rochester Progressives' Annual Celebration

6:00 p.m.

Edgerton Community Center
41 Backus St., Rochester, NY

March 17, 2004 (Wednesday): Monthly meeting

6:30 p.m.

First Unitarian Church, 220 S. Winton Rd.
Room 228
Handicapped accessible (elevator or stairs)

All are welcome!
We meet the 3rd Wednesday of EACH month.

February 29 (Sunday): Mad Cow: Stop the Madness, by Dr. Michael Greger

3 p.m. (Hoyt Auditorium, Bldg. #9, University of Rochester), and
7 p.m. (First Unitarian Church, 220 S. Winton Rd., Rochester)

Both events are FREE. We welcome all farmers, health care professionals, students and the general public. Audience questions are encouraged.

Michael Greger, MD, Expert Witness from Texas Mad Cow Trial, is the Mad Cow Coordinator for the Organic Consumers Association and the Chief BSE Investigator for Farm Sanctuary. Dr. Greger has been speaking publicly about mad cow disease since 1993. He has debated the National Cattlemen's Beef Association before the FDA and was invited as an expert witness at Oprah Winfrey's infamous "meat defamation" trial. He has contributed to many books and articles on the subject and continues to lecture extensively. Dr. Greger is a graduate of the Cornell University School of Agriculture and the Tufts University School of Medicine. For more see VeganMD.org.

February 18 (Wednesday): Monthly meeting

6:30 p.m.

Lori's Natural Foods, 900 Jefferson Road, Henrietta, NY. Meet in the conference room around the back of the store. (If you can't find it, ask a cashier for help.)

All are welcome! We meet the 3rd Wednesday of EACH month.

February 8 (Sunday): Protest "Crow Shoot" in Auburn, NY

12:30 p.m.

St. Peter and John Church, 169 Genesee Street, Auburn NY

Gather and sign petitions, have a hot drink, and help Auburn plan for the 2004 Crow Festival, then...

at about 2:00 p.m.:

Walk a short ways to Auburn Town Hall for a peaceful protest/rally. Expect media coverage. For more info, see www.SaveTheCrows.org, and check out photos from last year's event.

January 21 (Wednesday): Monthly meeting

6:30 p.m.

Lori's Natural Foods, 900 Jefferson Road, Henrietta, NY. Meet in the conference room around the back of the store. (If you can't find it, ask a cashier for help.)

All are welcome! We meet the 3rd Wednesday of EACH month.

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