Upcoming Events

• Free Vegetarian Food & Presentation by Author Erin Williams on Mon., July 7
• Grassroots Meeting in Takoma Park: Meet Delegate Tom Hucker on Sat., July 12
• Taking Action for Animals on Sat., July 19
• COK Benefit at Java Green on Sat., July 19
• COK National (Veggie) Hot Dog Day Feed-In in D.C. on Wed., July 23
• COK Benefit at Vegetable Garden on Thurs., Aug. 7

Join Compassion Over Killing and the Humane League of Baltimore for free vegetarian food and a presentation by Erin Williams, co-author of the newly-released Why Animals Matter: The Case for Animal Protection. Ms. Williams works for The Humane Society of the United States, and in her book she examines how our simple, everyday choices have far-reaching effects on animals and the world around us. It further uncovers the hidden abuses routinely endured by animals in our society and offers compassionate alternatives.

This free event is open to everyone, so please bring along your friends and family.

WHERE: Pikesville Library at 1301 Reisterstown Rd. in Pikesville, Md.
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Join Compassion Over Killing and The Humane Society of the United States for an exciting opportunity to meet one of Maryland's most animal-friendly legislators! Delegate Tom Hucker, who represents parts of Takoma Park and Silver Spring, is eager to meet local animal advocates and discuss animal protection legislation and the legislative process. Dogs, kids, and friends welcome!

Please RSVP for this event.

WHERE: Spring Park Pavilion at 7008 Poplar Ave. in Takoma Park, Md.
METRO: Takoma Metro station (red line)
WHEN: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Join COK at this national conference designed to motivate, inspire and teach animal advocates. Don't miss this opportunity to network with national leaders and hundreds of grassroots activists. Speakers include Rory Freedman, author of Skinny Bitch and Veg Advantage's Lex Townes as well as COK's Erica Meier and Cheryl Leahy.

Learn more and register today!

WHERE: Hyatt Regency Crystal City at 2799 Jefferson Davis Hwy. in Arlington, Va.
METRO: Crystal City Metro station (blue and yellow lines)
WHEN: Sat., July 19 - Mon., July 21

You're invited! Support COK while enjoying delicious cruelty-free fare and socializing with other activists! Please join us at the monthly Java Green funding day on the third Saturday of every month, when a portion of your bill will benefit COK. In addition to their regular menu, Java Green offers a delicious vegan brunch available only on Saturdays until 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Java Green, 1020 19th St., N.W., D.C.
METRO: Both the Farragut North and Farragut West Metro stations
WHEN: All day from 11:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.!

Join COK as we celebrate our third annual National (Veggie) Hot Dog Day by giving away free vegetarian hot dogs to the lunch-time crowd in downtown D.C. In addition to free food, we'll be talking with people about the benefits of transitioning to a more compassionate diet as well as offering pro-vegetarian literature, including a flyer exposing the horrors on today's pig factory farms.

WHERE: Farragut North Metro station at the Connecticut and L St. exit
METRO: Farragut North Metro station (red line)
WHEN: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
R.S.V.P.: info--at--cok.net or 301-891-2458

You're invited! Support COK while enjoying delicious cruelty-free fare and socializing with other activists! Please join us at the monthly Vegetable Garden funding day, the first Thursday of every month, when D.C.'s vegan favorite donates 10 percent of your bill to COK.

WHERE: Vegetable Garden, 11618 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Md.
METRO: White Flint Metro station on the red line
WHEN: All day! 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.