BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Animal Rights Rochester - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://arroc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Animal Rights Rochester REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T160000 DTSTAMP:20261106T225004 CREATED:20260603T195710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T162543Z UID:4346-1780747200-1780761600@arroc.org SUMMARY:Beagles & Baked Goods at Against All Oddz Animal Alliance DESCRIPTION:Did you know? The world’s largest breeder of beagles for animal experimentation is located just 90 minutes from the sanctuary that eight rescued research beagles currently call home. \nJoin us for an afternoon of rescued beagles\, baked goods\, and yoga as we celebrate the dogs who made it out\, and learn how you can get involved in the fight to free the ones still suffering at the hands of corporations that profit off of outdated experimentation. \nThe rescued beagles will be available for adoption in the coming weeks\, making this a great opportunity to meet your potential new best friend. \nSchedule\nBeagle Yoga – 12:00 PM
\nDonation-based • BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) \nSpeakers\, Snacks & Refreshments – 1:00 PM\n\nEileen Marutiak\, Against All Oddz Animal Alliance\nAdam Durand\, Simple Heart & Direct Action Everywhere\n\nSmall Group Sanctuary Tours
 – 2:00 PM–4:00 PM\n_____________________________ \nDonations and purchases made throughout the event will support the lifelong care of rescued animals at Against All Oddz Animal Alliance and the organization’s ongoing advocacy efforts on behalf of animals everywhere. \nRSVP HERE \nQuestions? Contact: jamisassone@gmail.com or againstalloddzaa@gmail.com \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr URL:https://arroc.org/calendar/beagles-baked-goods-at-against-all-oddz-animal-alliance/ LOCATION:Against All Oddz Animal Alliance\, 2166 Church Rd.\, Darien Center\, NY\, 14040\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arroc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BOOK-FAIR.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T170000 DTSTAMP:20261106T225004 CREATED:20260625T202634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T203632Z UID:4364-1782460800-1782579600@arroc.org SUMMARY:Free the Dogs Rally at Marshall BioResources DESCRIPTION:Join us at Marshall BioResources (Marshall Farms on maps) on Friday\, June 26 and Saturday\, June 27 for a two-day protest\, vigil\, and community action event calling for an end to animal testing and the breeding of animals for experimentation.\n\n\nMarshall BioResources (MBR) is the largest breeder of animals used in experimentation in the United States\, housing tens of thousands of animals\, including over 20\,000 beagles. MBR supplies animals to pharmaceutical companies\, universities\, government agencies\, and contract research organizations.\n\nOrganizers emphasize that the event is peaceful\, nonpartisan\, and open to anyone who believes animals are not ours to experiment on. The gathering will serve both as a protest against animal testing and as a memorial for the countless animals that have suffered in research facilities. Participants are encouraged to wear all black.\n\nSchedule\n\nFriday\n\n\n8AM–5PM: Protest all day\n5PM–8:30PM: Protest continues\, optional break to go grab dinner\, etc. for those joining the protest during the day and evening vigil.\n8:30PM–11PM: Candlelight vigil\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\nWe will protest from 8AM to 5PM\, and will be joined by Aaron Gies\, New York State democratic nominee for NY-23 congressional district\, at 12PM.\n\n\n\n**Please no pets at the protest!\n**Remember to bring your reusable water bottle. We will have big jugs for refills\, and there are also some nearby establishments where you can fill up and use the bathroom.\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr URL:https://arroc.org/calendar/free-the-dogs-rally-at-marshall-bioresources/ LOCATION:Marshall BioResources\, 5800 Lake Bluff RD\, NORTH ROSE\, NY\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arroc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/720318210_1307866461455215_5904557321752378667_n-e1782403693881.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T170000 DTSTAMP:20261106T225004 CREATED:20260707T193913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T193913Z UID:4382-1784368800-1784394000@arroc.org SUMMARY:Pride Parade DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr URL:https://arroc.org/calendar/pride-parade/ LOCATION:NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arroc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2019-07-20-Vegan-Pride-Parade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T170000 DTSTAMP:20261106T225004 CREATED:20260428T174035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T183522Z UID:4258-1787479200-1787504400@arroc.org SUMMARY:Rochester Vegfest DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr URL:https://arroc.org/calendar/rochester-vegfest/ LOCATION:Parcel 5\, 285 E Main St\, Rochester\, New York\, 14604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arroc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/P1000859-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T190000 DTSTAMP:20261106T225004 CREATED:20261031T201134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T210447Z UID:4400-1794756600-1794769200@arroc.org SUMMARY:Animal Rights Film Screening & Activist Gathering DESCRIPTION:Join Animal Rights Rochester and fellow local advocates for a screening of The Animal People\, followed by a discussion about strengthening the animal rights movement in our community. \nThe Animal People tells the story of six activists prosecuted for their involvement in the Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty (SHAC) campaign\, an international movement against animal experimentation. \nFollowing the film\, we’ll explore lessons from SHAC and how they can inform our ongoing campaign to free the animals at Marshall BioResources. We’ll also discuss other local animal rights efforts\, opportunities for collaboration\, and ways to support one another in taking action for animals. \nWhether you’re an experienced activist or looking to get involved\, all are welcome! \nSunday\, November 15\, 2026 | 3:30 PM\nBrighton Town Park Lodge\n777 Westfall Rd.\, Rochester\, NY 14620 \nEarlier in the day: The Rochester Area Vegan Society will host a presentation on Blue Zones at 1 PM\, followed by a vegan potluck at 2 PM. You’re welcome to join us for any or all of the afternoon’s activities! \nFull RAVS Event Details \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr URL:https://arroc.org/calendar/animal-rights-film-screening-activist-gathering/ LOCATION:Brighton Town Park Lodge\, 777 Westfall Rd\, Rochester\, NY\, 14620\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR