9.6.05

Buongiorno!
Yesterday, for the second time in a month, a fox ran across the road in front of me. I waited for him to pass, then he ran to the side of the road and peed. I guess he was trying to tell me something...

At RMAD we have also marked our territory. We focus on vegetarianism and prairie wildlife, though our work inevitably expands to other areas. Our Circus Campaign has been in hibernation for awhile, but now that Ringling Bros. is heading back to the area, we’re gearing up for a big protest. This will take place the first Saturday, October 8th. Following that is Fur Free Friday (November 25th) and following that is the 100th Anniversary of the Stock Show in Denver (date and time TBA). Yes, protest season is approaching. If you would like to help with any of these events, please let me know.

We have dealt with a number of companion animal issues recently and, of course, the hurricane has displaced a lot of animal lives. We’ve done our best to sort out what group is doing what and in what capacity, but we encourage you to investigate groups that you are considering donating to.

Because of the hurricane, Marc Bekoff’s television appearance on September 9th has been postponed.

We are looking for help finding homes for donation containers. This is an easy way to get a few extra dollars and reach the public as well. Please let Lindsey (LindseyS@rmad.org) know if you would like to help. As well, we *still* need electronic images of the RMAD community in action at a protest, gathering, relocation, potluck, or otherwise! If you would like to share this for our use, please send to Chris at ChrisJ@rmad.org.

The phone have been busy with prairie dog calls, as usual. B.K. of Westminster stopped further poisoning on the open space at 100th and Sheridan in Westminster this morning. If you are a Westminster resident, please call Richard Dahl and/or Bill Walenczak at 303-430-2400 and politely request that they hold off on any further poisoning until more discussion has been help. B.K informs me that the city has a policy that if they receive a letter, they must return a letter, so if writing suits you better, please send a letter to Richard and/or Bill at 4800 West 92nd Avenue, Westminster, CO 80031. Thanks, B.K.!

Our friends at Skyline Sanctuary & Education Center have announced a position with their organization for Director of Humane Education. The position is full time with a salary commensurate with experience and education. They're looking to hire as soon as possible, so if you are interested, please take a look and get in touch with them as soon as you can. You can get more information on this position at www.idealist.org or by contacting Skyline Sanctuary.

Watch the road for wildlife.

-- Chris

On the Calendar
9.7.05 Book Release Party
9.10.05 Fur Demo
9.14.05 Desk Yoga for Writers w/ vegetarian dinner
9.15.05 Compassion Club
9.23-9.24 Animal Care Conference – CANCELLED
10.1.05 Farm Sanctuary Walk for Farm Animals
10.8.05 Ringling Brothers Protest
10.9.05 Prairie Dog Coalition Bowl-A-Thon
Ongoing Petitions to Save Highlands Ranch Prairie Dogs
Ongoing Vegetarian Parents of Denver Meeting

Wednesday, September 7: Book Release Party
When: Wednesday September 7th, 6:00-8:00pmWhere: Avogadro's Number in Fort Collins, 605 S. Mason St
Details: You are cordially invited to a party celebrating the publication of Comeback Wolves: Western Writers Welcome the Wolf Home, Edited by Gary Wockner, SueEllen Campbell, and Gregory McNamee with a Foreword by Congressman Mark Udall. Comeback Wolves is a new collection of essays and poems considering and celebrating wolf restoration in Colorado and the Southwest. Fifty Western writers and poets have contributed unique, insightful essays and poems. Royalties from Comeback Wolves will be donated to the conservation organization, Defenders of Wildlife, for the Proactive Carnivore Conservation Fund. Proceeds from this evening's book sales will benefit Sinapu's wolf recovery work in the Southern Rockies. Fifteen Comeback Wolves contributors reside in Northern Colorado and will be on hand to sign books. The event is free and open to the public. Food and drink can be purchased at Avogadro's. Please forward this invitation to anyone interested.
For more information on this event, please contact Kimberly Riggs at Sinapu, 303.447.8655.
Other Related Events: Several book stores and organizations around the region will be featuring readings from various contributors to Comeback Wolves this fall; a select list appears below. For a complete list of events, visit the Comeback Wolves website.

The Depot, Crested Butte724 Elk Avenue September 20, 7 P.M.
Featured Writers: George Sibley and Rob Edward
Hosted by the High Country Citizens Alliance..
Maria's Bookshop, Durango620 E. 7th AveSeptember 22, 7 P.M.Featured writers and poets: Pamela Uschuck, William Pitt Root, B. Frank and Rob Edward.

Tattered Cover (LODO), Denver 1590 Wynkoop StNovember 10, 7:30 P.M.Featured writers: Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Mary Crow, and Rob Edward.

Center of the American West, BoulderUniversity of Colorado at Boulder, Old Main ChapelNovember 21, 7 P.M.Featured writers: Pam Houston and Laura Pritchett.
Saturday, September 10: Fur Demo
Winter is fast approaching and sadly, fur sales will soon be on the rise for the season. Please help us spread the truth about fur, in Denver.
Here's the scoop about fur:
http://www.furisdead.com/feat/ChineseFurFarms/
http://www.hsus.org/wildlife/issues_facing_wildlife/fur_and_trapping/
http://www.furisdead.com/getActive.asp
http://www.furisdead.com/photos-traps.asp
http://www.bancrueltraps.com/

When: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Posters and leaflets will be provided. Bring an umbrella just in case!
Where: Marks Lloyds Furs, 263 Josephine between 2nd and 3rd in Cherry Creek See directions below.
Directions: From I-25 take Speer South to University. Turn Left (North, see Whole Foods Market on your Right after you turn onto University). University turns into Josephine after you cross 2nd. Marks Lloyds will, be on your Left just before 3rd. Don't forget to buy a parking ticket to place on your dash board from one of the green parking boxes marked with a (P) that are located on each block. From 6th Avenue going East, or 8th Avenue going West. go South on York (a one way street) to 3rd. Turn Left (East) on 3rd. Josephine is the next street. Marks Lloyds is behind Little Ollies which you will see on the corner of 3rd and Josephine. Call 303-807-1886 if you need help with directions.

September 14: Desk Yoga for Writers
When: Wednesday, September 14, 6:15-8:30 pm
Where: Meeting Room at the Virginia Village branch of the Denver Public Library, 1500 S Dahlia Street (at the intersection of Dahlia St and Florida Ave)
What: Karen Falbo, nutritionist coordinator for Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocers, she regularly lectures in the community on health and wellness topics. Karen is an expert yoga instructor, will lead the group through a series of simple yoga postures that can be performed while sitting or standing at your desk. She will include wrist exercises that are especially helpful in relieving symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. You will receive a handout to keep at your desk so you can practice these exercises at home or at work. Note: we will have dinner AFTER doing forward bends
Food: Enjoy delicious Middle Eastern delicacies from Damascus Restaurant...hummus, baba ghanouj, falafel, fresh-baked pita bread, and more!
Cost: Program, including dinner: $20 for nonmembers. Pre-registration and advance payment by mail is requested. To pre-register, either: Contact Emmy, AMWA-RMC Events Director, at meford3@verizon.net or 303-830-1816 to RSVP. Please provide your phone number and e-mail address. Or, send a check (mail by Friday, September 9) made payable to AMWA-Rocky Mountain Chapter to ATTN: AMWA-RMC Program, M.E. Ford, MD, MPH, LLC, PO Box 181218, Denver, CO 80218.
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING: Virginia Village branch of the Denver Public Library at 1500 S Dahlia (southeast corner of Dahlia St and East Florida Ave, Florida Ave is about 12 blocks south of Alameda Ave). From the north: head south on Colorado Blvd, turn left (east) on E Florida Ave, go 8 blocks and turn right (south) on Dahlia St, turn left into the first driveway into the parking lot. From the south: head north on Colorado Blvd, turn right (east) on E Florida Ave, go 8 blocks and turn right (south) on Dahlia St, turn left into the first driveway into the parking lot

Thursday, September 15: Compassion Club – An Activist Support Group
What: Compassion Club – An Activist Support Group
Time: 7:00 pm to 8.30 pm
Where: For location, please contact Chris at chrisj@rmad.org.
Everyone is welcome, but we recommend that you RSVP! Because of the sensitive and personal nature of the topics we discuss, we ask that you arrive on time so that the group won’t be disrupted. For this reason, Catherine has recommended that we keep the door open until 7:15 p.m. but then ask that latecomers not interrupt the group. If you think you are coming late, please let us know in advance. Please email or call me (Chris) at 303-449-4422 or Catherine Zakoian at 970-926-1276 if you need any further information.

September 22-24: Animal Care Conference CANCELLED!!
Grand Hyatt, Downtown Denver

Saturday, October 1: Farm Sanctuary Walk for Farm Animals
Where: Civic Center Park (1437 Bannock), Denver
When: Registration: 9:00 a.m. Walk: 9:30 a.m.
Picnic to follow. For more information, contact Harriet (719-276-2201), denver@walkforfarmanimals.org) or visit www.walkforfarmanimals.org.

Saturday, October 8: Ringling Brothers Protest
Where: Denver Coliseum
When: 6:45 p.m.
More details to follow!!

Sunday, October 9: Prairie Dog Coalition Bowl-A-Thon
Help the prairie dogs and have fun at the same time!
When: Sunday, October 9, 2005 3-5pm
Where: SPLITZ Bowling Center, 10685 Westminster Blvd. Westminster
Details: All bowlers are graciously asked to get a minimum of 10 sponsors of $10.00 each. There is a $6.00 entry fee payable at the door that includes: 2 games, shoes, prizes and FUN! Please contact the Prairie Dog Coalition office to reserve your space to bowl and get a sponsor sheet at 720.938-0788 or info@prairiedogcoalition.org Bowl-A-Thon pledge sheets and instructions can be found at www.prairiedogcoalition.org/events/shtml


Friday, November 25: Fur Free Friday
Where: Cherry Creek
When: 11:00 a.m.
More details to follow!!

Ongoing: Petition to save Highlands Ranch PDOGS
PLEASE visit www.dccwildlife.org to view this and other petitions.

Ongoing: Vegetarian Parents of Denver Meeting
Vegetarian Parents of Denver meet the second Saturday of every month. We discuss a variety of issues, share resources and are even starting an organic food buying club. We welcome parents of children of any age. Bring the kids and we have a babysitter watch them in another room. Our next meeting is June 11 at 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. You can call 303 355 5272 or e-mail Laura Patrick (veganmom2002@yahoo.com) for directions. Or join our online discussion group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/compassionate_future/.