Greetings from Open the Cages Alliance!  It was wonderful to see everyone at our 2nd annual conference/benefit for animal and earth liberation prisoners!  A very special thanks to our performers Ron Kipling Williams, Christina Van Norman, and Petworth; our speakers Keith McHenry, Darius Fullmer, Will Potter, and Dara Lovitz; our wonderful volunteers who made the event possible; and to all of you who attended and generously supported imprisoned activists!  Please take a look at our upcoming events, and we hope to see you again soon!

Saturday August 21:
Vegan Outreach before Mighty Mighty Bosstones Concert at the 9:30 Club
 
Please join us to educate patrons and passers-by, and empower them to help animals by choosing veganism!

When: Saturday August 21, 7pm
Where: 9:30 Club, 815 V St NW, Washington, DC 20001
RSVP: Please RSVP for leafleting.  Email Robin - robin@openthecages.org or call
443-896-7498 *In case of inclement weather, please call to confirm.  Thanks!*

Saturday September 4:
Vegan Bake Sale at Station North Flea Market!
 
Please treat yourself to some goodies from our vegan bake sale at Station North Flea Market!  We will have copies of Hannah Kaminsky's "passionate about dessert" cookbook My Sweet Vegan available for sale in addition to delicious treats!
 
When: Saturday September 4, 9am-2pm
Where: Station North Flea Market, 100 block of W. North Avenue, between Maryland Avenue and Howard Street.  More info and directions on the flea market website.
Contact:  Erin - eatvegancookies@gmail.com or call 443-802-9330.  Please call to confirm in case of inclement weather - there are no rain dates for the flea market!

Saturday, September 11:
OTCA Exhibit Table at DC Veg Fest

DC VegFest, organized by our friends at Compassion Over Killing and the Vegetarian Society of DC, is a FREE outdoor festival celebrating the very best of everything vegetarian in and around the nation's capital. There are so many reasons to choose a vegan diet—for our health, the planet, and animals—and Washington, D.C. offers wonderful opportunities to explore vegan cuisine. The DC VegFest has something for everyone to enjoy, so be sure to bring along your friends and family, and stop by our table!

When: Saturday, September 11, 12pm to 6pm
Where: University Yard at 2000 block H St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20052
Contact: Robin - robin@openthecages.org or call 443-896-7498
More Information: www.dcvegfest.com

Saturday September 25:
Join OTCA at Baltimore's Walk for Farm Animals!
 
Please join OTCA organizers at this year's Walk for Farm Animals in Pikesville!  The Walk will benefit Farm Sanctuary. Farm Sanctuary works to end cruelty to farmed animals through rescue, education and advocacy, including operating two sanctuaries for rescued farmed animals.  On the Walk website, you can register and create your own fundraising page to gather donations from friends, family and co-workers.  We hope to see you at the Walk!  Come early for coffee, juice, and bagels, and join us after the Walk for lunch at Mr. Chan's!

When: Saturday September 25th.  Registration and snacks at 9:30am.  Walk is at 10:30am.
Where: Meet at the free Sherwood Parking Lot on Sherwood Avenue in Pikesville, MD.  This is near Mr. Chan's Szechuan Restaurant, 1000 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD.
Register/More Information: Visit www.WalkForFarmAnimals.org, click on Find a 2010 Walk, and choose Maryland.

Saturday October 2:
OTCA Outreach Table at Pets On Wheels' 5th Annual Dog-A-Thon

Pets On Wheels is a nonprofit organization that provides friendly visits from volunteers and their animal companions for those requiring the support of an institutional setting.  The Dog-A-Thon is Pets On Wheels' largest fundraiser of the year!  OTCA will have a table at this event and distribute information about living vegan to Dog-A-Thon walkers.

When: Saturday October 2, 10am-5pm
Where: Oregon Ridge Park Find directions to the park here.
RSVP: Want to talk with walkers about living vegan?  Email Erin - eatvegancookies@gmail.com or call 443-802-9330.  Thanks!
More Information: www.PetsOnWheels.org

Tuesday October 5:
Vegan Outreach after So You Think You Can Dance Tour at First Mariner Arena
 
Please join us to educate patrons and passers-by, and empower them to help animals by choosing veganism!

When: Tuesday October 5, 10pm (approximate end time; show may let out later)
Where: First Mariner Arena, 201 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD
RSVP: Please RSVP for leafleting.  Email Erin - eatvegancookies@gmail.com or call
443-802-9330. *In case of inclement weather, please call to confirm.  Thanks!*

Wednesday October 6:
Vegan Outreach after Jagermeister Music Tour at First Mariner Arena
 
Please join us to educate patrons and passers-by, and empower them to help animals by choosing veganism!

When: Wednesday October 6, 10:30pm (approximate end time; show may let out later)
Where: First Mariner Arena, 201 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD
RSVP: Please RSVP for leafleting.  Email Erin - eatvegancookies@gmail.com or call
443-802-9330. *In case of inclement weather, please call to confirm.  Thanks!*

Friday October 15:
Vegan Outreach after Chelsea Handler Bang Bang Tour at First Mariner Arena
 
Please join us to educate patrons and passers-by, and empower them to help animals by choosing veganism!

When: Friday October 15, 10pm (approximate end time; show may let out later)
Where: First Mariner Arena, 201 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD
RSVP: Please RSVP for leafleting.  Email Erin - eatvegancookies@gmail.com or call
443-802-9330. *In case of inclement weather, please call to confirm.  Thanks!*

Saturday October 23:
OTCA Outreach Table at BARCStoberfest

The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter is Baltimore City's animal shelter.  Since incorporating as a nonprofit in 2005, BARCS has doubled adoption rates!  BARCStoberfest is BARCS' largest annual fundraiser.  Please join us to talk with festival attendees about living vegan!

When: Saturday, October 23, 11am-4pm
Where: Patterson Park, Eastern Ave and S. Linwood Ave, Baltimore, MD
RSVP: Want to talk with festival attendees about living vegan?  Email Robin - robin@openthecages.org or call 443-896-7498.

Saturday October 30:
OTCA Exhibit Table at United Poultry Concerns' 9th Annual Conference:
Expert Discourse and the Problem of the Chicken

Please join OTCA at United Poultry Concerns' Ninth Annual Conference!  The topic of this year's conference is Expert Discourse and the Problem of the Chicken (The Chicken as Case Study in Examining Expert Discourses About Animals).  This event is co-hosted by the Animal Rights Collective of George Mason University.  We hope to see you there!

When: Saturday October 30, 8am-6pm
Where: George Mason University, 4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030.  The conference will take place in JC Dewberry Hall North, in the Johnson Center (large white building, center of GMU Campus).
Registration/More Information: Please visit the conference website for more information and to register.  Pre-paid registration is $50.  Students $5-15.  Seniors $30.