Florida Voices for Animals, Inc.
PO Box 17523
www.floridavoicesforanimals.org
Tampa FL 33682 fvaonline@yahoo.com
727-656-8368 April/May/June 2010
Featured Member & A Fantastic Fundraiser Along the way, Jim will be sending out email updates of his
Jim Janolek is a hard charging Ma- progress and experience. Email veganfreehiker@gmail.com
rine Drill Instructor turned Animal to receive updates and read stories from the trail.
Rights Activist through his career
path choices, one most instrumen- Jim is asking for donations/pledges of $.01 to $1.00 per
tal being an investigator for mile. The Appalachian Trail totals 2175 miles, with an aver-
(PETA) People for the Ethical age of 12% of hikers completing it. Donations will go to
Treatment of Animals. A vegetar- FVA to continue its efforts pro-
ian for over 15 yrs with the past 9 years as a vegan, he hon- moting animal rights and free-
ors his beliefs that all animals have a purpose on this earth, dom, educating the masses on
none of which include being on our plates. how to make compassionate
choices for those without voices.
In 1993, after twelve years in the US Marine Corps, Jim met
some folks who were hiking the Appalachian Trail. They Please visit Jim’s website at
told him all about it and he was fascinated and enamored by www.VeganFreeHiker.com
the idea of walking the trail himself. He never imagined tak- for more details, to become a
ing on such a monumental and life challenging journey and sponsor and to see what you can
the thought of doing it himself has never left him. Until now, do to help.
his lifestyle has never afforded him the luxury of time to
explore this dream. Thankfully now is the right time to make
his dream a reality. "Walking the entire Appala-
chian Trail is not recreation. It
Jim has frequently volunteered at demos and events for FVA is an education and a job... It is
and was Nikki's biggest supporter during her time working not 'going on a hike'. It is a
for FVA. Jim has taken on a huge challenge in the name of challenging task - a journey
the animals. Leaving for the Appalachian Trail in April, he with deeper ramifications."
plans to take his steps to raise money for FVA Animals and ~ Warren Doyle Jr.
show that being vegan is no obstacle.
FVA Page 2 FVA
Thanks from Wildlife Haven Rehab to all who have been
Thanks! volunteering during their time of great need. We would like
• Florida State Fair: Tom and Barbara Bird, Laura Bra- to share a letter to one of the volunteers from Marilyn
him, Bruce Caldwell, Jodi Chemes, Marie Galbraith,
Waldorf, who is with the facility.
Kimberly Gronemeyer, Suzanne House, Diane Koon,
Susan McClung, Diane Moreton, John Moyer, Leslie
Pandolfo, Myriam, Bill and Amber Parham, Dolly Rey- Dear Nina,
nolds, Samantha Sherman, Susannah & Spencer Thank you so much for the great write up. We are thrilled
Sherman, Lana Smithson, Dean Stanford, Isabelle Tassi, just to hear you are having fun while helping us at Wildlife
Zia Terhune, Logan Wilkinson, Joan Zacharias Haven Rehab. Our animals are so important to us. It is for
• Wildlife Haven Volunteer Days: Hussein Mourtada, John their benefit we do what we do. The few days I have to
Moyer, Dean Stanford miss, for whatever GOOD reason, I miss their little faces
• Circus Demos: Nikki Benoit, Scott Bentley, Jodi Chemes, and know it just makes Brenda’s and John’s job even big-
Trevor Chin, Nadia Elmunaier, Marie Galbraith, John ger. We so appreciate all your help and caring. You have
Moyer, Joe Patner, Samantha Sherman, Susannah made the lives of our precious animals better and your
Sherman, Dean Stanford and Bryan Wilson and many friendship has enriched all our lives.
others who are not mentioned here. With love and appreciation,
• Ultimate Tailgate Pawty tabling: Mitch Day, Lana Smith- Marilyn
son, Dean Stanford
• Bark in the Park tabling: Florance Marsan, Marie
Galbraith, Susannah & Spencer Sherman, Dean Stan- FVA Hits the Fair
ford Florida Voices for Animals had a booth at the Florida State
• Derby Lane Demo: Hussein Mourtada, Susannah & Fair from February 4 - 15, 2010. A group of 25 committed
Spencer Sherman, Danette Morse, John Moyer, Carla volunteers signed up for shifts from 9 am to 10 pm during
Wilson, Dean Stanford, Karin Kreutzer, Nikki Benoit, the 12 days of the fair. The booth provided fairgoers with
Jim Janolek, Mary Watkins, Lana Smithson, Kim free literature, including vegetarian starter guides, Vegan
Gronemeyer, Nina Perino and three other volunteers we Outreach brochures, and coloring books and stickers for
apologize for missing. children, along with delicious vegan Primal Strips, courtesy
• Mutt Strut tabling: Hussein Mourtada, Dean Stanford, of Veg Fund (www.vegfund.com). Also available were FVA
Sheridan Boyle, Lana Smithson t-shirts and a variety of books for a donation. The general
• Have-a-heart: Volunteers: Maria Bott, Sheridan Boyle,
consensus from fairgoers was positive and appreciative of
Trevor Chin, Marie Galbraith, Suzanne House, Diane
FVA's presence at the fair. Based on the overall positive
Koon, John Moyer, Myriam Parham, Dean Stanford.
Donors: A Touch of Tartan, Abby's Health and Nutri-
experience of the volunteers at the fair, FVA is planning on
tion, Adrienne Falcone-Godsell, Anytime Fitness, staffing a booth at the Florida State Fair in February 2011.
Aveda, BentleySalon, Big Cat Rescue, Body Shop,
Brenda Csik, Carol Burton, Chucks Natural Foods,
Leafy Greens, Dr. Frank Badala & Cheryl Schuette,
Evos, Johnnie Hagan, Marion Holton, Moe's Southwest
Grill, Nancy Gribble, Nicole Buyer, Nutrition S'Mart,
Petzlife, Publix, Ree Meador, Rollin Oats, Souplantation
& Sweet Tomatoes, Trang Viet Cuisine, Tom Bird for
donating a stained glass panel and other local compa-
nies and individuals.
• Bull Riders Demo: Tatum, Sam Sherman, Susannah and
Spencer Sherman, Gregory Wood
• Leafleting USF (St. Pete & Tampa), SPC, Hillsborough CC,
Univ. of Tampa, Univ. of Central FL: Nikki Benoit and
Lana Smithson
• Leafleting Eckerd College, Stetson Univ., Polk State Col-
lege (Winter Haven & Lakeland), FL Southern College, St. =============================
Pete High, Northeast High, Gibbs High, 2 concerts (at St. Tip Lines To Report Animal Cruelty
Pete Times Forum), St. Pete Market, M.L.K. Parade: Lana The Humane Society of the United States
Smithson has two very important tip lines. For in-
• Leafleting at Human Rights Walkathon: Sheridan Boyle,
formation about animal fighting call 1-
Lana Smithson, Walter Phan
877-TIP-HSUS. HSUS offers a reward of
• Suncoast Animal League Mutt March: Lana Smithson
up to $5,000 for information leading
• Donations: Bill and Myriam Parham $100 for Fair Banner
and Flyers. Diane Koon, Kimberly Gronemeyer and
to the arrest and conviction of anyone in-
Joan Zacharias for Fair ID Tags. volved in dog-fighting or cockfighting.
• Memberships: Joyce L Bradford, Jean Carter (Lifetime
membership), Doug Davidson (patron member- 1-877-MILL-TIP is available to anyone with information
ship), Karin Kreutzer, John Moyer, Nina Perino, Erika of a possible crime involving puppy mills. Call if you sus-
Seshadri (Lifetime Membership), Kent Walker, Diana pect a puppy mill’s presence in your community.
Ward
FVA Page 3 FVA
Activist of the Year She also spoke about her journey to becoming vegan. She
At this year’s annual Have-A-Heart ended with telling us about an emotional experience years ago
dinner FVA was proud to honor when she toured a cattle slaughter house. It’s a topic hard to
Isabelle Tassi with the Activist of hear, but was really impacting and reminds us of one of the
the Year Award. She consistently many reasons to be vegan.
remains a very busy activist, attend-
ing FVA demos, volunteering at Everyone enjoyed her wit, charm and grace. Listening to her
Darlins Darlings after their devas- was inspiring and her presentation was filled with touching and
tating fire, acting as chair of the Factory Farming Committee, humorous stories we will not soon forget.
and attended Lobby Day in Tallahassee. She single- - Diane Koon
handedly coordinated the airing of The Witness on PBS and Update on Glory The Horse
organized the Florida State Fair event. That involved more Many of you may recall the story last year of Glory the horse.
than getting a table; she got the approval, applied for and re- We are happy to report that he is doing fantastic! You can no
ceived a grant, scheduled 25 volunteers, staffed, set up and longer see his ribs because he has gained all the weight he
broke down the booth. needs. He has become very friendly with another young horse
and the young horse's mother. All his medical issues and inju-
Isabelle is so determined, dedicated and carries an amazing ries have been addressed. Now he is working with a trainer so
drive to help the animals. While she remains quiet and behind he can be adopted into the right loving forever home. Thanks
the scenes, all she continues to do does not go unnoticed. to everyone who donated in support of his recovery. A very
Thank you Isabelle for all you do! special thanks to HPAF (Horse Protection Association of Flor-
ida) for their hard work with over 80 horses they currently pro-
17th Annual Have-A-Heart Fundraiser vide care for.
Huge Success
On February 28th we once again held our fundraiser at Trangs
Viet Cuisine in Tampa. Mr. Trang served a delicious vegan
buffet that is still getting rave reviews.
Approximately 100 people attended this year. Not only was the
food enjoyed but many had fun bidding on items in our silent
auction. This year it included a 2 night/3 day stay at the
TradeWinds Resort on St Pete Beach and a 2 night/3 day stay
at the Barefoot Beach Hotel on Maderia Beach. Some of the Tampa Area Pet Stores Take ‘Puppy
other donations came from: Big Cat Rescue, Evos, Nutrition Friendly’ Pledge
S'Mart, Publix, Rollin Oats, Body Shop, Bentley Salon and Thanks to the efforts of local animal advocates like John
countless other local companies. Moyer with Florida Voices for Animals, several Tampa Bay
area pet stores have signed The Humane Society of the United
This year’s special guest speaker was renowned author Victo- States’ puppy friendly pet store pledge — committing not to
ria Moran. She amazed the audience with her topic "The Feel sell puppies, but instead support local animal adoption pro-
Fabulous, Look Amazing, Never Age Lifestyle." Victoria grams or provide literature that helps customers learn how to
came from New York City to speak at the event. She is the locate a reputable breeder. The HSUS applauds these inde-
author of 10 books including the "Love Powered Diet" which pendent retailers because their actions prove it is not necessary
she spoke about. Using her funny and insightful wit, she of- to support the cruel puppy mill trade to operate a successful
fered helpful hints on how to live a healthy lifestyle. Victoria pet-related business.
wants us all to be healthy and happy ve-
gans. We should be taking care of our- "These stores have set a positive example of corporate respon-
selves to provide more energy to get out sibility for other businesses to follow," said Stephanie Shain,
and enjoy our lives. senior director of The HSUS' puppy mills campaign. "Pet
stores that profit from the cruel puppy mill industry need to
step up and do the right thing by stopping their puppy sales.
Shelters and rescues are brimming with all types of dogs in
need of homes."
Store owners and managers who sign The HSUS' pledge re-
ceive a placard proclaiming, "We love puppies; that's why we
don't sell them," to display in the store, as well as materials
about adopting a dog or
finding a responsible
breeder. The HSUS
encourages shoppers to
purchase pet supplies at
stores displaying the
puppy-friendly sign.
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Be sure to check out FVA’s new billboard located in Tampa
on the east side of Dale Mabry Hwy, 125ft south of Ken-
nedy Blvd facing south.
Welcome New Board Member: =============================
Susannah Sherman Reviewing Books for
I am very excited to join Florida Animal Lovers
Voices for Animal’s board. FVA By Diane Koon
is a wonderful organization that
does great things to help educate Animal Speak
people about the importance of a "The Spiritual and Magical
plant-based diet and informs in- Powers of Creatures Great
dividuals about the benefits of and Small"
By Ted Andrews
not using animals for food, cloth- Llewellyn Publications. Twenty-ninth Printing, 2005. 369 Pages. $19.95
ing and entertainment. I love that
the group is very supportive and Has an animal ever crossed your path at a
local. So often we know about a problem but I feel certain time in your life and you wondered
FVA is part of the solution; right here right now. if it might be trying to tell you something?
Living for most of my live in a more rural area I Have you been amazed by the wonders of
wanted to be more involved in animal rights activities nature, its multiplicity and especially at
but there were very few people with similar views lo- what it is saying to you about your life at
the time of such an encounter? I am an
cally. FVA helps me to expose my son to people who
observer of nature and many times I have
are vegan, who love animals and are fun and motivated asked myself that question. For instance the woodstork in
all at the same time. The animal rights calendar is al- my backyard that had never been before, the turtle in the
ways full of activities that allow me to be passionate road that I stopped to rescue, the baby alligator that crawled
about my commitment to animals. FVA is a wonderful into my garage and most recently the wolf that came to my
organization and I am very thankful I became involved sister’s backyard the day after she died.
with the FVA group.
~ Susannah Sherman Some will say “Who cares?” or “What’s the big deal?” To
of you who do care
============================= those to the wisdom of thethis bookworld.open your heart and
mind animal
will
Ted Andrews’
FVA on Public Access Cable book is a comprehensive guide of animal, bird and reptile
symbolism. It provides techniques for recognizing and inter-
Our Special Topics Show features information about factory preting the signs and omens of the natural world. It will help
farming and other animal issues. you: 1) Identify, meet and attune to your spirit animals. 2)
Determine your nature totems. 3) Learn how to honor and
Fridays 10:00pm: invoke energies more effectively into your life. 4) Help you
Verizon Channel 30 apply the skills and adaptive powers of your totem to your
Comcast Channel 20 own life environment. 5) Help you learn the language of na-
Brighthouse Ch 950 ture as it speaks to you every day.
Sundays 10:00pm:
Verizon Ch 36 Animal Speak will remind you not to take anything for
Brighthouse Ch 949: granted and to pay attention to nature and what it tells you.
The animals surrounding us can teach us and have many
*NEW! FVA shows can now be viewed on the internet na- lessons for humans, but before we can learn from them we
tionally (LIVE Fridays at 10:00pm) at www.tbcn.org . Click on must be able to speak with them.
“Watch Us” at the top of the site, then click “Watch Live Now.”
FVA Page 5 FVA
Please contact Senator Nan Rich and Representative Jim
Florida Animal Legislation Waldman and thank them for sponsoring this important legisla-
tion:
Please visit the Animal Rights Founda- • Senator Nan Rich. E-mail: rich.nan.web@flsenate.gov.
tion of Florida website at • Representative Jim Waldman.
www.animalrightsflorida.org/Legislation_2010.html
for more information on these and other current legislation. =============================
In the News – Marine Animals’ Sad Life
S 2372 and HB 1221 - Animal Control or Cru- in Captivity
elty Ordinances Jeff Butera of ABC Action
Senate Bill 2372, introduced by Senator Nan Rich, and House News asked FVA for an oppos-
Bill 1221, introduced by Rep. Scott Randolph, would require ing view on the death of the
counties or municipalities in Florida to collect a $15 surcharge orca (killer whale) trainer
for each violation of an ordinance relating to animal cruelty or at Sea World. My son Spencer
control. At least $9 of the surcharge would be used to subsidize and I visited the ABC news
the costs of spaying or neutering dogs and cats in the commu- station in Tampa for the inter-
nity. view. The story was titled
“Some calling for end to killer
Please contact your state senator and state representative and whale shows after trainer's death.” The video can be viewed by
ask that they support this legislation. visiting www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx. Mr.
Butera was very nice and though the actual video clips where I
Status: On March 23, S2372 was approved by the Committee spoke were very short, the interview was considerably
on Community Affairs. It is now in the Committee on Judici- long. The news crew was very welcoming and gave us a tour of
ary. On March 17, HB 1221 was unanimously approved by the the news room. The news clip was shown that night (on Feb
Agriculture & Natural Resources Policy Committee. It is now 25) and again in the morning and at noon the next day. The
in the Military & Local Affairs Policy Committee. exposure for FVA and the education about sea creatures in cap-
tivity is great because the clip can still be viewed over a month
S 122 - Sale of Dogs and Cats later.
Senate Bill 122, introduced by Senator Larcenia Bullard, would
strengthen Florida's "Pet Lemon Law" by transferring the Though the death of the trainer is tragic, I hope more people
power to regulate the sale of dogs and cats to the Department of will become educated about why animals should not be used in
Agriculture and Consumer Services. The bill would also entertainment. This incident reinforces the argument that orcas
strengthen penalties for violations (allowing fines of up to and other dolphins should not be held in captivity.
$10,000), and provide funding to add one additional full-time
I attended Sea World when I was a teen and did not view it as
employee to enforce the rules.
inhumane. I did not know how intelligent and social the dol-
phins and other sea creatures, such as orca (the largest of the
Status: S122 has been referred to the Committee on Agricul- dolphins), are. In the wild the orcas swim up to 100 miles a
ture, Committee on Judiciary and the Committee on General day, but in captivity they are kept in small tanks where the re-
Government Appropriations. verberations from their own sonar bounce off the walls, driving
some of the sea animals insane. Often the dolphins are violently
Please thank Sen. Bullard for introducing this bill: captured and forced to learn unnatural circus-like tricks. Previ-
• Senator Larcenia Bullard. E-mail: bul- ous trainers talk about withholding
lard.larcenia.web@flsenate.gov food and isolating the sea animals
to get them to perform.
S 104 and HB 1611 - Sexual Activities Involving
Now I know about the abuse and
Animals will not attend aquariums or places
A bill titled "Relating to Sexual Activities Involving Animals"
like Sea World. I educate my son
has been introduced in the Florida legislature. If passed Florida
about the issue so when other par-
would join the majority of U.S. states that have taken a proac-
ents or children talk about visiting
tive approach to protecting animals from sexual predation. Sen-
places like that my son and I let them know about the abuse and
ate Bill 104 and House Bill 1611 would prohibit sexual contact educate them about the sad situation sea animals must endure
with animals. In recent years, there have been several disturb-
every day of their life in captivity. We discuss how much more
ing cases of sexual abuse of animals in Florida. Shockingly,
enjoyable it is to watch a nature video about sea creatures in
bestiality has not yet been expressly outlawed in Florida.
their natural environment instead.
Status: On March 26, S104 was unanimously approved by the For more information the Humane Society’s website is a
Committee on Judiciary (the bill had previously been approved great resource. www.humanesociety.org/issues/
by the Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on Crimi- captive_marine/facts/marine_captivity.html
nal Justice). Next stop is the Committee on Criminal and Civil
Justice Appropriations. HB 1611 has been referred to the Agri- ~ Susannah Sherman
culture & Natural Resources Policy Committee
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This newsletter is very (very) well done!!
THANK YOU for all you do for the ani-
mals!! May God Bless everyone who is involved
for animal ethics, rights and welfare. ~ Evonne Hannaman
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In the Media Keep Cool This Summer!
This February Lana Smithson was interviewed for a radio Pineapple Sherbet Pops
public service announcement for FVA on 97x (97.1 FM, Makes about 18 small popsicles
Tampa Bay’s New Rock Alternative). The 15 minute seg-
ment aired during the station’s public affairs hour. Lana an- One 12.3 oz. box firm or extra-firm SILKEN tofu
swered questions about FVA and various issues including 1/3 c. light unbleached or white beet sugar
pet over population, circuses, dog racing and factory farm- 4 tsp. lemon juice
ing. 3/4 tsp. vanilla
19 oz. can unsweetened crushed pineapple in juice (with
Thank you 97x! juice)
1/4 tsp. coconut extract
Blend until smooth and freeze solid in popsicle molds.
Orange Creamsicles
Makes 16 small popsicles
1 c. non-dairy milk
1 (12.3 oz.) pckg. firm or extra-firm SILKEN tofu
6 oz. can frozen orange juice concentrate
1/3 c. light unbleached sugar or white beet sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
pinch of salt
Blend until smooth and freeze solid in popsicle molds.
Tofudgesicles
Leafleting at the Human Rights Walk Makes about 12 small popsicles
Sheridan Boyle, Walter Phan and Lana Smithson
1 (12.3 oz.) pckg. firm or extra-firm SILKEN tofu
…………………………..
2/3 c. non-dairy milk
1/3-1/2 c. unbleached sugar or white beet sugar
"There will be no justice as long as man will 2 T. organic unsweetened cocoa powder
stand with a knife or gun and destroy those who 4 tsp. vanilla
are weaker than he is." pinch of salt
(For “sophisticated” fudgesicles you can add a packet of
~ Isaac Bashevis Singer espresso powder and/or 1 T. coffee, chocolate, orange or
nut liqueur)
…………………………..
Blend until smooth and freeze solid in popsicle molds.
Recipe from Bryanna's Vegan Feast
www.bryannaclarkgrogan.com
..............................................
Have a recipe you want to share? E-mail it to
vegkarin@yahoo.com and yours may be featured next!
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GOOD NEWS FVA’s BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Myriam Parham
Vice President: Diane Koon
VP of Media Relations: John Moyer
☺NH House Votes To Ban Live Dog Racing Secretary: Suzanne House
Jan, 2010, The New Hampshire House voted to ban live Treasurer: Marie Galbraith
dog racing in the Granite State. The state's only two live Maria Bott
dog racing tracks, Seabrook and Belmont, both suspended Susannah Sherman
live racing last summer because simulcast dog and horse
racing from out of state was more profitable than hosting NEWSLETTER STAFF
live races. The vote now goes to the Senate. Publisher: Karin Kreutzer
Editor: Myriam Parham
☺Pet Shop Ban Lana Smithson
Feb 2010, The West Hollywood City Council passed a
BOARD ADVISORS
landmark legislation to ban the sale of dogs and cats in pet
Trevor Chin
shops. Only pet stores that sell rescued or abandon animals Jodi Chemes
will be allowed to stay in business. Proponents of the ban Karin Kreutzer
say it could be the beginning of the end of puppy mills. Dean Stanford
Lana Smithson
☺Oscar loves The Cove! Legal Counsel: Mindi Lasley
‘The Cove,’ a film about the an-
nual dolphin hunt at a Japanese
town, won the Best Documen- ☺World Peace Diet Tops Bestseller List
tary Feature at this year’s Acad- This past weekend Will Tuttle's World Peace Diet was #1
emy Awards. Thanks to their on Amazon's bestsellers' list. While a vegan book topping
Oscar win, the world’s attention the charts would be great enough news in itself, the book's
is now on the fight to shut down success was an even greater surprise considering that it's
the Cove, the area off Taiji, Ja- What you can’t see in this been out for five years, and had no push from Oprah, Ellen,
pan where the dolphin slaughter image is the blood red water. or another celebrity. Tuttle simply encouraged his readers
occurs every year. to buy en masse to bring attention to vegan issues.
TheCoveMovie.com — VegNews Magazine
TakePart.com/TheCove ☺Victory! KFC Closes for Cruelty
☺Bank of Barker For more than a year, dedicated animal advocates have
It's pretty much impossible to not love Bob Barker. The been holding monthly demonstrations outside a KFC
classic TV host has helped animals yet again by donating in North Carolina to spread the word about KFC's tor-
$2.5 million to PETA. The money will help the animal- mented chickens and watching
rights organization build new office space in Los Angeles, the restaurant's business dwindle.
which will enable the group to do more celebrity outreach, Now, so many people have
marketing and youth activism. — VegNews Magazine washed their hands of KFC's
blood that the location has
recently shut down!
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04/18 (Sun) - Earth Day (tabling) 11am - 05/14 (Sat) – Tampa Vegan Meetup Din-
4pm. Lowry Park. 1101 West Sligh Ave, ner 5pm-7:30pm. (see 04/10 date for de-
Tampa. Contact dstanford@gmail.com. tails)
04/22 (Thurs) - Pasco Veg Dinner 6- 05/29 (Sat) – Wildlife Haven Help. Vol-
=============================== 9pm. Lanna Thai. 10136 U.S. 19, Port unteers needed. 12514 Jot Em Down
04/01 - 04/05 – Brendan Brazier Talk Richey. Contact dstanford@gmail.com. Lane, Odessa. (813) 792-8511.Contact ve-
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April 1 – 7:00-8:30PM - Nutrition S'Mart04/24 (Sat) - Central Fl Earth Day ==============================
14847 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa. RSVP (tabling) 10am - 6pm. Lake Eola park, 195 06/05 & 06/06 (Sat/Sun) – Pinellas Living
(813) 908-9500. North Rosalind Avenue, Orlando. Contact Green Expo (tabling) 9am-5pm. Coliseum
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Natural Foods. 30555 US Hwy 19 N., Palm tersburg. Contact dstanford@gmail.com.
Harbor. RSVP (727)786-1231. 04/24 (Sat) - Spring Adoption Expo
April 3 – 12:30-2:00PM - Nutrition S'Mart.
(tabling) 10am - 4pm. Florida State Fair- 06/12 (Sat) – Tampa Vegan Meetup Din-
1821 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Wesley grounds. Contact dstanford@gmail.com. ner 5pm-7:30pm. (see 04/10 date for de-
Chapel. RSVP (813)341-4444. tails)
April 5 – 6:30-8:00PM - Rollin Oats 04/24 (Sat) – Wildlife Haven Help. Vol-
1021 North MacDill Ave., Tampa. RSVP unteers needed. 12514 Jot Em Down 06/26 (Sat) – Wildlife Haven Help. Vol-
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04/11 (Sun) - WMNF Talking Animals 05/22 (Sat) – Kindred Spirits Farm Ani- www.meetup.com/TampaAnimalRights
Festival (tabling) 12pm - 5pm. Lowry mal Sanctuary Volunteer Day 8am. www.FloridaVoicesForAnimals.org
Park. 1101 West Sligh Ave, Tampa. Con- 12600 U.S. 27, Ocala. Contact dstan-
www.VegTampaBay.com
tact dstanford@gmail.com. ford@gmail.com.
Dean 978-877-1252.