Chicago Events| Arlington Heights, Memorial Day Parade | Monday, May 27, 2013 | 
Join Mercy For Animals in the Arlington Heights Memorial Day Parade. We will have leaflets, a banner, and flags. All we need is you! Mercy For Animals T-shirts will be provided for those who do not already have one.
For more information on this event, email Mikael Nielsen, eastern outreach coordinator, or call 773-971-3895.
Where: Sigwalt and Davis Sts., east of the Arlington Heights Rd. intersection, Arlington Heights, IL
When: Monday, May 27, 2013 at 8:45 a.m. >> RSVP on Facebook >> Add event to Google Calendar >> Share Event on Facebook |
| Chicago, Veggie Pride Parade 2013 | Saturday, June 1, 2013 | 
March with Mercy For Animals in Chicago's second annual Veggie Pride Parade. Celebrating vegan and vegetarian lifestyles, this event will feature guest speakers and a costume contest. The Chicago Veggie Pride Parade is an event to support local vegans and vegetarians, and to raise public awareness about the benefits of a plant-based diet. Everyone, vegan or not, is encouraged to come and walk, socialize, learn, and celebrate a plant-based lifestyle.
We will march with MFA flags and our banner proclaiming, "No one is free when others are oppressed." We will also have our best leafleters along the sides.
If you are interested in marching with Mercy For Animals you must RSVP here. Wear your MFA T-shirt, or we will provide one for you at the event.
For more information on this event, email Mikael Nielsen, eastern outreach coordinator, or call 773-971-3895.
Where: Intersection of Columbus Dr. and E. Balbo Ave., Grant Park, Chicago, IL
When: Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 10:45 a.m. >> Add event to Google Calendar >> Share Event on Facebook |
| Chicago, Exhibiting at Andersonville Midsommarfest (Two-Day Event) | Saturday, June 8, 2013 | 
Join Mercy For Animals at our table at the 48th annual Midsommarfest. In the heart of Andersonville, Midsommarfest is one of the region's most eagerly anticipated and well-established summer festivals. Each year approximately 50,000 people gather on Clark Street to enjoy food, family activities, lively entertainment, and informative booths like ours. MFA will offer free Vegetarian Starter Kits and other helpful resources on transitioning to a healthy and compassionate, plant-based diet. MFA will also be hosting a “Paid-Per-View” station, where we will pay festival-goers $1 to watch a 4-minute segment of the hard-hitting documentary Farm to Fridge.
Volunteers are needed to staff the MFA table from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. for this amazing event. Full-day or half-day shifts are preferred. Half-day shifts are from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
To volunteer for this event, please email Mikael Nielsen, eastern outreach coordinator, or call 773-971-3895.
Where: 5200 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL
When: Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. >> Add event to Google Calendar >> Share Event on Facebook |
| Chicago, Exhibiting at Andersonville Midsommarfest (Two-Day Event) | Sunday, June 9, 2013 |
Join Mercy For Animals at our table at the 48th annual Midsommarfest. In the heart of Andersonville, Midsommarfest is one of the region's most eagerly anticipated and well-established summer festivals. Each year approximately 50,000 people gather on Clark Street to enjoy food, family activities, lively entertainment, and informative booths like ours. MFA will offer free Vegetarian Starter Kits and other helpful resources on transitioning to a healthy and compassionate, plant-based diet.
Volunteers are needed to staff the MFA table from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. for this amazing event. Half-day or full-day shifts are preferred. Half-day shifts are from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
To volunteer for this event, please email Mikael Nielsen, eastern outreach coordinator, or call 773-971-3895.
Where: 5200 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL
When: Sunday, June 9, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. >> Add event to Google Calendar >> Share Event on Facebook |
| Chicago, Exhibiting at Pride Fest (Two-Day Event) | Saturday, June 22, 2013 | 
Join Mercy For Animals at our table at Chicago Pride Fest 2013 in Chicago's Boystown neighborhood. Celebrating its 11th year and growing popularity, Chicago Pride Fest will feature over 60 vendors, live music, and a larger crowd than ever. MFA will offer free Vegetarian Starter Kits and other helpful resources on transitioning to a healthy and compassionate, plant-based diet. MFA will also be hosting a “Paid-Per-View” station, where we will pay festival-goers $1 to watch a 4-minute segment of the hard-hitting documentary Farm to Fridge.
Volunteers are needed to staff the MFA table from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for this incredible event. Half-day or full-day shifts are preferred.
To volunteer for this event, please email Mikael Nielsen, eastern outreach coordinator, or call 773-971-3895.
Where: Intersection of N. Halsted St. and W. Waveland Ave., Chicago, IL
When: Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. >> Add event to Google Calendar >> Share Event on Facebook |
| Chicago, Exhibiting at Pride Fest (Two-Day Event) | Sunday, June 23, 2013 |
Join MFA at our table at Chicago Pride Fest 2013 in Chicago's Boystown neighborhood. Celebrating its 11th year and growing popularity, Chicago Pride Fest will feature over 60 vendors, live music, and a larger crowd than ever. MFA will offer free Vegetarian Starter Kits and other helpful resources on transitioning to a healthy and compassionate, plant-based diet. MFA will also be hosting a “Paid-Per-View” station, where we will pay festival-goers $1 to watch a 4-minute segment of the hard-hitting documentary Farm to Fridge.
Volunteers are needed to staff the MFA table from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for this incredible event. Half-day or full-day shifts are preferred.
To volunteer for this event, please email Mikael Nielsen, eastern outreach coordinator, or call 773-971-3895.
Where: Intersection of N. Halsted St. and W. Waveland Ave., Chicago, IL
When: Sunday, June 23, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. >> Add event to Google Calendar >> Share Event on Facebook |
| Chicago, Pride Parade | Sunday, June 30, 2013 |
Join compassionate Mercy For Animals volunteers in our most fun-filled, raucous, and joyful event of the year: the Chicago Pride Parade! We will march in the parade with banners, rainbow flags, bells, and whistles, and have our best leafleters along the sides. Wear your MFA T-shirt, or we'll provide one for you at the event. We will be offering a bagel breakfast at the meeting place. Join us for the fun and show your support of justice and animal protection!
For more information on the parade and other pride events, click here.
An RSVP is required to march in the parade with MFA. Please RSVP by sending an email to Mikael Nielsen, eastern outreach coordinator, or calling 773-971-3895.
Where: Meet at 3933 N. Clarendon Ave., # 501, Chicago, IL
When: Sunday, June 30, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. >> RSVP on Facebook >> Add event to Google Calendar >> Share Event on Facebook |
| Chicago, Volunteering at Pitchfork Music Festival (Three-Day Event) | Friday, July 19, 2013 | 
This year’s Pitchfork Music Festival, held July 19–21 in Chicago’s Union Park, is offering Mercy For Animals a free tabling spot and a $1,500 donation if we can rally 35 volunteers to help at the festival. Each volunteer will get a one-day pass into the festival and a free Pitchfork T-shirt!
Volunteers are asked to help take tickets, check for wristbands at beer tents, control access to backstage areas, and other similar tasks. You would NOT be volunteering for MFA directly. Volunteer shifts are on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and each is six hours long. The shifts are as follows:
Friday, July 19, 2–8 p.m. or 4–10 p.m.
Saturday, July 20, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. or 4–10 p.m.
Sunday, July 21, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. or 4–10 p.m.
Volunteers for the morning shifts are welcome to enjoy the festival after completing their shifts, while volunteers for evening shifts are welcome to return to the festival the next day for free.
Spaces fill up very quickly, so don't miss out on this fun and rewarding volunteer experience!
You must be at least 18 years old to volunteer. If you are interested in helping out, please email Mikael Nielsen, eastern outreach coordinator, with your first and last name, age, T-shirt size, and the shifts you’re available for, and then we’ll sign you up. Or you can call Mikael at 773-971-3895.
Where: Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL
When: Friday, July 19, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. >> Add event to Google Calendar >> Share Event on Facebook |
| Chicago, Volunteering at Pitchfork Music Festival (Three-Day Event) | Saturday, July 20, 2013 | 
This year’s Pitchfork Music Festival, held July 19–21 in Chicago’s Union Park, is offering Mercy For Animals a free tabling spot and a $1,500 donation if we can rally 35 volunteers to help at the festival. Each volunteer will get a one-day pass into the festival and a free Pitchfork T-shirt!
Volunteers are asked to help take tickets, check for wristbands at beer tents, control access to backstage areas, and other similar tasks. You would NOT be volunteering for MFA directly. Volunteer shifts are on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and each is six hours long. The shifts are as follows:
Friday, July 19, 2–8 p.m. or 4–10 p.m.
Saturday, July 20, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. or 4–10 p.m.
Sunday, July 21, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. or 4–10 p.m.
Volunteers for the morning shifts are welcome to enjoy the festival after completing their shifts, while volunteers for evening shifts are welcome to return to the festival the next day for free.
Spaces fill up very quickly, so don't miss out on this fun and rewarding volunteer experience!
You must be at least 18 years old to volunteer. If you are interested in helping out, please email Mikael Nielsen, eastern outreach coordinator, with your first and last name, age, T-shirt size, and the shifts you’re available for, and then we’ll sign you up. Or you can call Mikael at 773-971-3895.
Where: Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL
When: Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. >> Add event to Google Calendar >> Share Event on Facebook |
| Chicago, Exhibiting at Windy City Pet Expo | Saturday, July 20, 2013 | 
Join Mercy For Animals at our table at the Windy City Pet Expo 2013 in Villa Park's Odeum Expo Center. This forward-thinking festival showcases the connection between farmed animals and companion animals as well as the physical and mental benefits of a vegan lifestyle. MFA will offer free Vegetarian Starter Kits and other helpful resources on transitioning to a healthy and compassionate, plant-based diet.
Volunteers are needed to staff the MFA table from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for this amazing event. Full-day or half-day shifts are preferred. Half-day shifts are from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
To volunteer for this event, please email Mikael Nielsen, eastern outreach coordinator, or call 773-971-3895.
Where: Odeum Expo Center, 1033 N. Villa Ave., Villa Park, IL
When: Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. >> Add event to Google Calendar >> Share Event on Facebook |
| Chicago, Volunteering at Pitchfork Music Festival (Three-Day Event) | Sunday, July 21, 2013 | 
This year’s Pitchfork Music Festival, held July 19–21 in Chicago’s Union Park, is offering Mercy For Animals a free tabling spot and a $1,500 donation if we can rally 35 volunteers to help at the festival. Each volunteer will get a one-day pass into the festival and a free Pitchfork T-shirt!
Volunteers are asked to help take tickets, check for wristbands at beer tents, control access to backstage areas, and other similar tasks. You would NOT be volunteering for MFA directly. Volunteer shifts are on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and each is six hours long. The shifts are as follows:
Friday, July 19, 2–8 p.m. or 4–10 p.m.
Saturday, July 20, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. or 4–10 p.m.
Sunday, July 21, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. or 4–10 p.m.
Volunteers for the morning shifts are welcome to enjoy the festival after completing their shifts, while volunteers for evening shifts are welcome to return to the festival the next day for free.
Spaces fill up very quickly, so don't miss out on this fun and rewarding volunteer experience!
You must be at least 18 years old to volunteer. If you are interested in helping out, please email Mikael Nielsen, eastern outreach coordinator, with your first and last name, age, T-shirt size, and the shifts you’re available for, and then we’ll sign you up. Or you can call Mikael at 773-971-3895.
Where: Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL
When: Sunday, July 21, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. >> Add event to Google Calendar >> Share Event on Facebook |
| Naperville, Exhibiting at Veggie Fest (Two-Day Event) | Saturday, August 10, 2013 |
Join Mercy For Animals at our table at the 2013 Veggie Fest, one of the largest vegetarian festivals in North America! Thousands of festival goers come to hear the latest research about a vegetarian diet and health, sample tasty vegan food, check out live entertainment, children's programs, as well as local and national speakers. MFA will offer free Vegetarian Starter Kits and other helpful resources on transitioning to a healthy and compassionate, plant-based diet.
Volunteers are needed to staff the MFA table from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for this incredible event. Full-day or half-day shifts are preferred.
To volunteer for this event, please email Mikael Nielsen, eastern outreach coordinator, or call 773-971-3895.
Where: Science of Spirituality Grounds, 4S175 Naperville Rd., Naperville, IL
When: Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. >> Add event to Google Calendar >> Share Event on Facebook |
| Chicago, Exhibiting at Northalsted Market Days (Two-Day Event) | Saturday, August 10, 2013 |
Join Mercy For Animals at our table at Northalsted Market Days. Tens of thousands of people from across the country will converge on Halsted Street to celebrate this 32nd annual event, the largest two-day street fair in the Midwest! MFA will offer free Vegetarian Starter Kits and other helpful resources on transitioning to a healthy and compassionate, plant-based diet.
Volunteers are needed to staff the MFA table from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for this amazing event. Full-day or half-day shifts are preferred.
To volunteer for this event, please email Mikael Nielsen, eastern outreach coordinator, or call 847-756-0524. An RSVP is required to volunteer.
Where: Halsted St. (from Belmont Ave. to Addison St.), Chicago, IL
When: Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. >> Add event to Google Calendar >> Share Event on Facebook |
| Chicago, Exhibiting at Northalsted Market Days (Two-Day Event) | Sunday, August 11, 2013 |
Join Mercy For Animals at our table at Northalsted Market Days. Tens of thousands of people from across the country will converge on Halsted Street to celebrate this 32nd annual event, the largest two-day street fair in the Midwest! MFA will offer free Vegetarian Starter Kits and other helpful resources on transitioning to a healthy and compassionate, plant-based diet.
Volunteers are needed to staff the MFA table from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for this amazing event. Full-day or half-day shifts are preferred.
To volunteer for this event, please email Mikael Nielsen, eastern outreach coordinator, or call 847-756-0524. An RSVP is required to volunteer.
Where: Halsted St. (from Belmont Ave. to Addison St.), Chicago, IL
When: Sunday, August 11, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. >> Add event to Google Calendar >> Share Event on Facebook |
| Naperville, Exhibiting at Veggie Fest (Two-Day Event) | Sunday, August 11, 2013 |
Join Mercy For Animals at our table at the 2013 Veggie Fest, one of the largest vegetarian festivals in North America! Thousands of festival goers come to hear the latest research about a vegetarian diet and health, sample tasty vegan food, check out live entertainment, children's programs, as well as local and national speakers. MFA will offer free Vegetarian Starter Kits and other helpful resources on transitioning to a healthy and compassionate, plant-based diet.
Volunteers are needed to staff the MFA table from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for this incredible event. Full-day or half-day shifts are preferred.
To volunteer for this event, please email Mikael Nielsen, eastern outreach coordinator, or call 773-971-3895.
Where: Science of Spirituality Grounds, 4S175 Naperville Rd., Naperville, IL
When: Sunday, August 11, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. >> Add event to Google Calendar >> Share Event on Facebook |
| Chicago, Exhibiting at Renegade Craft Fair (Two-Day Event) | Saturday, September 7, 2013 |
Join Mercy For Animals at our table at the 11th annual Renegade Craft Fair. This two-day craft fair is a large-scale marketplace event that will highlight the work of contemporary indie-craft artists. There will be hundreds of artists and vendors traveling from all over to sell their unique handmade goods and original artwork. MFA will offer free Vegetarian Starter Kits and other helpful resources on transitioning to a healthy and compassionate, plant-based diet.
Volunteers are needed to staff the MFA table for this incredible event from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Full-day or half-day shifts are preferred. We will notify you if we have to cancel the event due to bad weather.
To volunteer for this event, please email Mikael Nielsen, eastern outreach coordinator, or call 773-971-3895.
Where: Division St. (between Damen Ave. and Paulina St.), Chicago, IL
When: Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. >> Add event to Google Calendar >> Share Event on Facebook |
| Chicago, Exhibiting at Renegade Craft Fair (Two-Day Event) | Sunday, September 8, 2013 |
Join Mercy For Animals at our table at the 11th annual Renegade Craft Fair. This two-day craft fair is a large-scale marketplace event that will highlight the work of contemporary indie-craft artists. There will be hundreds of artists and vendors traveling from all over to sell their unique handmade goods and original artwork. MFA will offer free Vegetarian Starter Kits and other helpful resources on transitioning to a healthy and compassionate, plant-based diet.
Volunteers are needed to staff the MFA table for this incredible event from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Full-day or half-day shifts are preferred. We will notify you if we have to cancel the event due to bad weather.
To volunteer for this event, please email Mikael Nielsen, eastern outreach coordinator, or call 773-971-3895.
Where: Division St. (between Damen Ave. and Paulina St.), Chicago, IL
When: Sunday, September 8, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m >> Add event to Google Calendar >> Share Event on Facebook |
| Chicago VeganMania Festival | Saturday, September 21, 2013 |
Join Mercy For Animals at our table at Chicago VeganMania 2013! Chicago VeganMania is a celebration of Chicago's vegan community, culture, commerce, cuisine, and couture. The first VeganMania celebration took place in October 2009 and drew over 1,500 enthusiastic guests to sample food from Chicago's best vegan restaurants, listen to leading vegan speakers, enjoy exciting live music and dance, and peruse a fashion exhibit, art show, and dozens of organizations and vendors showing off the latest and best vegan products and services.
This is the fifth annual festival and is expected to draw over 3,000 visitors. MFA will offer free Vegetarian Starter Kits and other helpful resources on transitioning to a healthy and compassionate, plant-based diet.
Volunteers are needed to staff the MFA table from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for this amazing event. Full-day or half-day shifts are preferred.
To volunteer for this event, please email Mickey Kudia, Chicago outreach coordinator or call 847-830-4066. An RVSP is required to volunteer.
Where: Broadway Armory, 5917 N. Broadway St., Chicago, IL
When: Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. >> Add event to Google Calendar >> Share Event on Facebook |
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