Events
DC: Veggie Hot Dog Feed-in at Nationals Game
Sun., June 23
Help us hand out free vegan hot dogs to Washington Nationals baseball fans as they enter the stadium to watch their home team face off against the Rockies. We’ll also hand out pro-veg literature such as our Vegetarian Starter Guide and Veg Guide to DC. Past feed-ins at Nationals games have been well-received, so don’t miss this chance to show sports fans how delicious and fun plant-based food can be!
WHEN: Sun. June 23 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003.
Meet at the Third Base Gate on South Capitol Street.
METRO: Navy Yard (green line) or Circulator on Navy Yard Route.
VOLUNTEER WITH COK: Sign up online or call 301-891-2458.
LA: Leafleting at CicLAvia
Sun., June 23
Help us hand out coupon-packed, pro-veg literature to share our compassionate message with the many Los Angelenos celebrating CicLAvia. During this event, unlike any other, the wonderful streets of LA are free of traffic and safe for the public to enjoy, whether it be on foot, on wheels, or with one’s four-legged friends. This large and fun-filled event is a great opportunity to share our compassionate message, and help people see that the free and safe environment they enjoy should be extended to all animals. Volunteers are free to leaflet at any time during this event.
WHERE: Along the iconic Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles, from Downtown to the Miracle Mile (see map here)
WHEN: Sunday, June 23, anytime from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SIGN UP: E-mail jtorres@cok.net
VA: Animal Rights 2013 National Conference
Thu., June 27 to Sun., June 30
Join COK and animal advocates from across the country at the Animal Rights 2013 National Conference. This annual event offers a forum for sharing knowledge, discussing strategies and tactics, networking, and “recharging our batteries.” You’ll find 80 sessions, 90 exhibitors, and 60 organizations, including Compassion Over Killing. Register early to get a discount!
WHEN: Thu. June 27 to Sun. June 30
WHERE: Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
5000 Seminary Rd., Alexandria, VA 22311
REGISTER: Online Registration
VOLUNTEER AT COK’S BOOTH: Email us or call 301-891-2458.
DC: Leafleting at Paul McCartney Concert
Fri., July 12
Help us hand out pro-veg literature to concert-goers at the DC stop of Paul McCartney’s Out There Tour. The concert should attract tens of thousands of fans and McCartney is a vegetarian himself, so we expect to get a great response. Don’t miss this fun opportunity to share the vegetarian message!
WHEN: Fri. July 12 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003.
Meet at the Third Base Gate on South Capitol Street.
METRO: Navy Yard (green line) or Circulator on Navy Yard Route.
VOLUNTEER WITH COK: Sign up online or call 301-891-2458
NY: Long Island Animal Rights and VegFest
Sat., July 13
Join COK at the Long Island Animal Rights and VegFest! Hear inspiring speakers and music, watch a cooking demonstration, browse the art show, and enjoy the exhibitors and kids corner. COK’s New York team will be handing out Vegetarian Starter Guides, Easy Vegan Recipes, Eating Sustainably brochures, and showing festival-goers that choosing veg food is easy and fun!
WHEN: Sat. July 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
WHERE: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Huntington
109 Browns Rd. Huntington, NY 11743
VOLUNTEER AT COK’S BOOTH: Email us or call 301-891-2458.
NY: COK Speaking at Farm Sanctuary’s Hoe Down
Sat. August 3 to Sun. August 4
Farm Sanctuary’s New York shelter is home to more than 500 rescued farm animals. And you can spend a weekend with them during the sanctuary’s annual Country Hoe Down. At this fun and educational event, you’ll have the opportunity to hear expert speakers—including COK’s Erica Meier—attend cooking demonstrations, enjoy delicious vegan food, camp, and even barn dance!
WHERE: Farm Sanctuary’s New York Shelter
3150 Aikens Rd
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
WHEN: Sat., August 3 to Sun., August 4
REGISTER: View event details and register.
DC: 2013 DC VegFest
Sat., September 28
Compassion Over Killing is proud to continue hosting the DC VegFest, a free festival celebrating the city’s diverse palate for animal-friendly cuisine and the many benefits of a plant-based diet. Featuring speakers, cooking demonstrations, free food samples, dozens of exhibitors, commercial vendors, and area food vendors, the DC VegFest has something for everyone to enjoy — find out more at DCVegFest.com!
WHEN: Sat., September 28 from 11 am to 6 pm
WHERE: Yards Park (near Nationals Stadium)
VOLUNTEER: Sign up