Angelenos:
The following invitation from Animal Acres is great for everybody, but an absolute must for anybody who has never had the pleasure of meeting a turkey.
If you who haven't alreaady read or heard it, you might enjoy reading or listening to the tale of my first turkey meeting, with Olivia, at Poplar Springs. It is on line at
http://www.dawnwatch.com/oped-radio-November23-2006.htm
I have met some of her "sisters" at our local sanctuary, Animal Acres, and had similarly lovely experiences. I highly recommend you take this opportunity to add some joyous turkey interactions to your Thanksgiving holiday season.
Here is the invitation from Animal Acres:
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Thankful Turkeys Celebration
Animal Acres Farmed Animal Sanctuary - Los Angeles, California Saturday, November 17th Noon – 4pm Special Guests, Vegan Thanksgiving Dinner & More!
Registration deadline is November 13th
This year, join your feathered friends at Animal Acres for a unique holiday Thanksgiving celebration. Gather with fellow veg pilgrims, special guests, and our feathered guests of honor (the sanctuary turkeys!) to help spread the message of compassion for ALL.
The festivities will start at noon with farm tours of the sanctuary and time to meet the sanctuary cows, pigs, chickens, and other animals, while hearing about their heartwarming rescue stories.
At 1:30 pm we will gather for our "Feed the Turkey" Ceremony where it's the turkeys turn to enjoy salad, pumpkin pie and stuffed squash! After our feathered friends are full and happy, the rest of us will enjoy a mouth-watering vegan Thanksgiving dinner catered by the ONE WORLD Restaurant (http://www.oneworldveggie.com/ <http://www.oneworldveggie.com/>; ). The menu includes their famous One World Veggie Turkey and Classic Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes and Mushroom Gravy, Hearty Autumn Vegetables, Cranberry Sauce, and Homemade Pumpkin Pie.
Closing the ceremony, Animal Acres President Lorri Bauston, and other animal advocates will speak about the need to protect ALL animals from cruelty and neglect.
Tickets must be reserved by Tuesday, November 13th. Tickets are $35 for adults and $25 for children (age 3 to 12) Children 3 and under are free. Seated is limited and early reservations are recommended (last year's Thanksgiving celebration sold out!)
Please visit http://animalacres.org/events.html <http://animalacres.org/events.html>; to purchase your ticket(s) online, or call us at 661 269 5404.
Thankful Turkey Celebration Program:
Noon - 1:30 PM: Shelter Tours
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Feed the Turkeys Ceremony 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Dinner 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Presentations
Animal Acres is a Los Angeles farmed animal sanctuary and compassionate living center directed by Farm Sanctuary co-founder Lorri Bauston. Thank you for your support.
ANIMAL ACRES
5200 Escondido Canyon Road Acton, CA 93510
Phone: 661.269.5404 Fax: 661.269.0194
Email: info@animalacres.org
Website: www.animalacres.org
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Date: Sun Nov 11 20:45:58 2007
