Saturdays through Oct. 25: Farm Sanctuary near Orland conducts tours from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $3 general, $1 for kids 12 and younger, and free for kids 3 and younger. For details, visit www.farmsanctuary.org or call (530) 865-4617.
Saturday, May 17: The Performing Animal Welfare Society facility in Galt conducts an open house. Noon to 2:30 p.m.; $15 general, $10 for kids 12 and younger. No reservations required, please purchase tickets at the gate. For details, visit www.pawsweb.org.
Sunday, May 18: Join the Sacramento Vegetarian Society for its monthly potluck at 5:30 p.m. Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op's Community Learning Center, just south of the intersection of Alhambra Boulevard and S Street. For details, visit www.sacramentovegetariansociety.org.
Sunday, May 18: The First Veggie Pride Parade in America will take place in Greenwich Village, New York City, beginning at noon in the Old Meat District (where Ninth Avenue, Gansevoort Street, Greenwich Stree and Little West 12th Street intersect. The parade will culminate in Washington Square. For details, visit http://www.veggieprideparade.org.
Monday, May 26: As a special treat for Memorial Day, Farm Sanctuary near Orland conducts tours from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $3 general, $1 for kids 12 and younger, and free for kids 3 and younger. For details, visit www.farmsanctuary.org or call (530) 865-4617.
Saturday, May 31: Organic Sacramento presents a Sustainability Symposium, where residents can learn how to help Sacramento become more sustainable, and what steps can be taken to counter or limit global warming – plus how to deal with peak oil. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Byron Sher Auditorium of the Cal/EPA headquarters, 1001 I St. Donations appreciated. For details, visit http://www.wiserearth.org/event/view/3b42faa97988d9e4371c69694f381fa9.
Saturday, June 7: The Performing Animal Welfare Society facility in Galt presents "Wines, Tigers & Beers," with a self-guided sanctuary tour, plus light appetizers and beer and wine tasting. 5 to 8 p.m.; $45 per adult - no children admitted. . Noon to 2:30 p.m.; $15 general, $10 for kids 12 and younger. Pre-paid ticket purchase required. Call (209) 745-2606, e-mail info@pawsweb.orgor write to PAWS, P.O. Box 849, Simmerhorn Road, Galt, CA 95632
Sunday, June 15: Join the Sacramento Vegetarian Society for its monthly potluck at 5:30 p.m. Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op's Community Learning Center, just south of the intersection of Alhambra Boulevard and S Street. For details, visit www.sacramentovegetariansociety.org.
Saturday, June 28: Animal Place near Vacaville conducts its monthly tour. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; $10 per person (must be at least 10 years old to participate). Reservations are required; tours fill up fast. For more details, visit www.animalplace.org.
Saturday, June 28: Farm Sanctuary near Orland conducts the first of two summertime twilight tours. Here’s how its Web site describes the event: “Commune with contented farm animals during one of their favorite times of the day and learn interesting facts about their nocturnal habits. After the tour, enjoy a gorgeous sanctuary sunset, complimentary vegan appetizers and beverages, a kid's pajama contest, and other fun family activities. Pajamas are strongly encouraged!” For details, visit www.farmsanctuary.org or call (530) 865-4617.
Friday, July 4: Farm Sanctuary near Orland presents California Shelter’s 4th of July “Pignic.”11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free. Activities include “compassionate family” entertainment, vegan food and guided farm tours. Also, according to Farm Sanctuary’s Web site: “a Piggie Chow-Down event, the Veggie Olympics, farm animal mural painting, a watermelon seed spitting contest, and, of course, time with the critters!” For more details, visit www.farmsanctuary.org or call Carolyn Mullin at (530) 865-4617, Ext. 15.
Saturday, July 19: Farm Sanctuary near Orland conducts the second of two summertime twilight tours. Here’s how its Web site describes the event: “Commune with contented farm animals during one of their favorite times of the day and learn interesting facts about their nocturnal habits. After the tour, enjoy a gorgeous sanctuary sunset, complimentary vegan appetizers and beverages, a kid's pajama contest, and other fun family activities. Pajamas are strongly encouraged!” For details, visit www.farmsanctuary.org or call (530) 865-4617.
Sunday, July 20: Join the Sacramento Vegetarian Society for its monthly potluck at 5:30 p.m. Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op's Community Learning Center, just south of the intersection of Alhambra Boulevard and S Street. For details, visit www.sacramentovegetariansociety.org.
Saturday, July 26: Animal Place near Vacaville conducts its monthly tour. 6 to 8 p.m.; $15 per person (must be at least 16 years old to participate). Reservations are required; tours fill up fast. For more details, visit www.animalplace.org.
Sunday, July 27: Save the date! The Sacramento Vegetarian Society plans to have a fundraising dinner, catered by raw chef Richard Helmsley, for the Humane Society’s animal-rights initiative on the November ballot. Details are coming soon.
Saturday, Aug. 30: Animal Place near Vacaville conducts its monthly tour. 6 to 8 p.m.; $15 per person (must be at least 16 years old to participate). Reservations are required; tours fill up fast. For more details, visit www.animalplace.org.
