2013
Come to Great Sage Restaurant and help the animals!
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Great Sage, located in Clarksville, MD, is generously donating
a percentage of their profits on Sunday, January 20th to benefit
the rescued animals at Poplar Spring. This wonderful all vegan,
organic restaurant also serves a delicious brunch from 10 a.m. to
3 p.m. on Sunday. So come on out and enjoy a great meal and help
the animals too!
2012
Thanksgiving with the Turkeys
Saturday, November 17, 2012
12 noon to 4 p.m.
Come celebrate Thanksgiving WITH the turkeys – join our friendly
turkeys and all their friends in celebrating a cruelty-free Thanksgiving
potluck. Please bring a vegan (no meat, dairy, or eggs) dinner or
dessert item to serve 8. $10.00 suggested donation to benefit the
animals. No charge for children under 16.
Fifteenth Annual Open House and Fundraiser
Sunday, October 7, 2012
1 to 5 p.m.
Please bring a friend and join us to help raise much needed funds
for the rescued animals! Enjoy an educational and entertaining afternoon
with delicious food, a live band, silent auction, clowns and face
painting for the kids, and an opportunity to visit with the Sanctuary's
many rescued residents. No specific fee to attend, but donations will be
accepted throughout the day of the event. RSVP requested.
Karen Davis, PhD, will be our keynote speaker. Karen is the founder
and president of United Poultry Concerns (www.upc-online.org),
a nonprofit organization that promotes the compassionate and respectful
treatment of domestic fowl including a sanctuary for chickens on
the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
Montgomery County Farm Tour
Saturday, July 28, 2012
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Come on out and meet the animals and enjoy hay rides, ice cold
lemonade, veggie burgers and veggie hot dogs. Shop for t-shirts,
sweatshirts, and handmade crafts in our gift shop, and for hidden
treasures at our giant yard sale in the carriage barn.
Run for the Animals!
Sunday, May 20, 2012
8:30 a.m.
Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary hosted its 9th annual “Run
for the Animals!” on Sunday, May 20, 2012. The 5K run
and 1 mile fun walk was held in Wheaton Regional Park. The event
was a fundraiser dedicated to supporting the life saving work Poplar
Spring does everyday.
Come to Great Sage Restaurant and help the animals!
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Great Sage, located in Clarksville, MD, is generously donating
a percentage of their profits on Sunday, February 27th to benefit
the rescued animals at Poplar Spring. This wonderful all vegan,
organic restaurant also serves a delicious brunch from 10 a.m. to
3 p.m. on Sunday. So come on out and enjoy a great meal and help
the animals too!
Great Sage
Restaurant
5809 Clarksville Square Dr., Clarksville, MD, 21029
443-535-9400
2011
Thanksgiving with the Turkeys
Saturday, November 19, 2011
12 noon to 4 p.m.
Come celebrate Thanksgiving WITH the turkeys – join our friendly
turkeys and all their friends in celebrating a cruelty-free Thanksgiving
potluck. Please bring a vegan (no meat, dairy, or eggs) dinner or
dessert item to serve 8. $10.00 suggested donation to benefit the
animals. No charge for children under 16.
Fourteenth Annual Open House and Fundraiser
Sunday, September 25, 2011
1 to 5 p.m.
Our biggest event of the year – and everyone’s invited! Come enjoy
a live band, delicious catered food and drink, a fabulous silent
auction, clowns and face painting, speakers, and the opportunity
to stroll around and visit the rescued animals. No admission fee,
but donations (of any amount) are very much appreciated. RSVP requested.
Montgomery County Farm Tour
Saturday, July 23, 2011
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Come on out and meet the animals and enjoy hay rides, ice cold
lemonade, veggie burgers and veggie hot dogs. Shop for t-shirts,
sweatshirts, and handmade crafts in our gift shop, and for hidden
treasures at our giant yard sale in the carriage barn.
Run for the Animals!
Sunday, May 15, 2011
8:30 a.m.
Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary hosted its 8th annual “Run
for the Animals!” on Sunday, May 15, 2011. The 5K run
and 1 mile fun walk was held in Wheaton Regional Park. The event
was a fundraiser dedicated to supporting the life saving work Poplar
Spring does everyday.
Come to Great Sage Restaurant and help the animals!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Great Sage, located in Clarksville, MD, is generously donating
a percentage of their profits on Sunday, February 27th to benefit
the rescued animals at Poplar Spring. This wonderful all vegan,
organic restaurant also serves a delicious brunch from 10 a.m. to
3 p.m. on Sunday. So come on out and enjoy a great meal and help
the animals too!
Great Sage
Restaurant
5809 Clarksville Square Dr., Clarksville, MD, 21029
443-535-9400
Courtland’s Choice: Charity Comedy Show to Benefit the Animals!
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Doors open at 7:30 p.m., comedy starts at 9 p.m.
Varsity Lounge, Clarion Inn, 8601 Baltimore Ave., College Park,
MD $10 admission. Vegan food available. Raffle prizes! 50/50 and
Silent Auction. Tickets available at the door, or for advance tickets,
please go to www.kscopecomedy.com
or email kaleidoscopecomedy@yahoo.com
for questions We are still looking for silent auction items, so
if you have something to donate, let us know!
2010
Thanksgiving with the Turkeys
Saturday, November 20, 2010
12 noon to 4 p.m.
Come celebrate Thanksgiving WITH the turkeys – join our friendly
turkeys and all their friends in celebrating a cruelty-free Thanksgiving
potluck. Please bring a vegan (no meat, dairy, or eggs) dinner or
dessert item to serve 8. $10.00 suggested donation to benefit the
animals. No charge for children under 16.
Thirteenth Annual Open House and Fundraiser
Sunday, September 26, 2010
1 to 5 p.m.
Our biggest event of the year – and everyone’s invited! Come enjoy a live band,
delicious catered food and drink, a fabulous silent auction, clowns and face painting,
speakers, and the opportunity to stroll around and visit the rescued animals. No
admission fee, but donations (of any amount) are very much appreciated.
RSVP requested.
Montgomery County Farm Tour
Saturday, July 24, 2010
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Come on out and meet the animals and enjoy hay rides, ice cold lemonade, veggie
burgers and veggie hot dogs. Shop for t-shirts, sweatshirts, and handmade crafts in
our gift shop, and for hidden treasures at our giant yard sale in the carriage barn.
Run for the Animals!
Sunday, May 23, 2010
8:30 a.m.
Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary is hosting its 7th annual “Run for the Animals!” on Sunday, May 23, 2010. The 5K run and 1 mile fun walk will be held in Wheaton Regional Park. The event is a fundraiser dedicated to supporting the life saving work Poplar Spring does everyday.
Courtland’s Choice: Charity Comedy Show to Benefit the Animals!
Saturday, February 27, 2010
7:30 p.m., comedy starts at 9 p.m.
EJ’s Landing Comedy Cafe, The Clarion Inn, 8601 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD
$10 admission. Vegan food available. Raffle prizes! For reservations, please email Kaleidoscopecomedy@yahoo.com
2009
Special Benefit for Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary at Barrel Oak Winery
Sunday, December 13, 2009
2 to 4 p.m.
Barrel Oak Winery will donate 10 percent of Bowhaus red wine, Bowhaus white wine, and sangria sales to Poplar Spring. The benefit is in honor of Mina, a wonderful dog who recently died of cancer and who was the beloved companion of Sheryl, a long-time volunteer at Poplar Spring. A beautiful and positive tribute to a cherished friend.
Barrel Oak Winery is located in Delaplane, VA, about an hour's drive from D.C. [directions]. The winery is dog-friendly!
For more information:
Barrel Oak Winery: In Memory of Mina
In Memory of Mina, A Fundraiser at Barrel Oak Winery
Thanksgiving with the Turkeys
Saturday, November 21, 2009
12 noon to 4 p.m.
Come celebrate Thanksgiving WITH the turkeys – join our friendly turkeys and
all their friends in celebrating a cruelty-free Thanksgiving potluck. Please bring a
vegan (no meat, dairy, or eggs) dinner or dessert item to serve 8. $10.00 suggested
donation to benefit the animals. No charge for children under 16.
Twelfth Annual Open House and Fundraiser
Sunday, October 4, 2009
1 to 5 p.m.
Our biggest event of the year – and everyone’s invited! Come enjoy a live band,
delicious catered food and drink, a fabulous silent auction, clowns and face painting,
speakers, and the opportunity to stroll around and visit the rescued animals. No
admission fee, but donations (of any amount) are very much appreciated.
RSVP requested.
Pancakes for Poplar Spring
Sunday, September 20, 2009
10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Come to Great Sage Restaurant and help the animals! Great Sage, located in Clarksville, MD, is generously donating 10% of their profits on September 20th to benefit the rescued animals at Poplar Spring. This wonderful vegetarian, organic restaurant also serves a delicious brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. So come on out and enjoy a great meal and help the animals too!
Great Sage Restaurant
5809 Clarksville Square Dr., Clarksville, MD, 21029
443-535-9400
Montgomery County Farm Tour
Saturday, July 25, 2009
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Come on out and meet the animals and enjoy hay rides, ice cold lemonade, veggie
burgers and veggie hot dogs. Shop for t-shirts, sweatshirts, and handmade crafts in
our gift shop, and for hidden treasures at our giant yard sale in the carriage barn.
Run for the Animals!
Sunday, May 17, 2009
8:30 a.m.
Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary is hosting its 6th annual “Run for the Animals!” on Sunday, May 17, 2009. The 5K run and 1 mile fun walk will be held in Wheaton Regional Park. The event is a fundraiser dedicated to supporting the life saving work Poplar Spring does everyday.
2008
Thanksgiving with the Turkeys
Saturday, November 22, 2008
12 noon to 4 p.m.
Come celebrate Thanksgiving WITH the turkeys – join our eight friendly turkeys and
all their friends in celebrating a cruelty-free Thanksgiving potluck. Please bring a
vegan (no meat, dairy, or eggs) dinner or dessert item to serve 8. $10.00 suggested
donation to benefit the animals. No charge for children under 16.
Eleventh Annual Open House and Fundraiser
Sunday, October 12, 2008
1 to 5 p.m.
Our biggest event of the year – and everyone’s invited! Come enjoy a live band,
delicious catered food and drink, a fabulous silent auction, clowns and face painting,
speakers, and the opportunity to stroll around and visit the rescued animals.
Karen Dawn, animal activist and author of Thanking the Monkey, Rethinking the Way We Treat Animals, will be the keynote speaker. Proceeds from book sales will benefit the rescued animals.
No
admission fee, but donations (of any amount) are very much appreciated.
RSVP requested.
Pancakes for Poplar Spring
Sunday, August 31, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Come to Great Sage Restaurant and help the animals! Great Sage, located in Clarksville, MD, is generously donating 10% of their profits on August 31 to benefit the rescued animals at Poplar Spring. This wonderful vegetarian, organic restaurant also serves a delicious brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. So come on out and enjoy a great meal and help the animals too!
Great Sage Restaurant www.great-sage.com
5809 Clarksville Square Dr., Clarksville, MD, 21029
443-535-9400
SPECIAL EVENT
Thanking the Monkey – Rethinking the Way We Treat Animals
Book Reading and Signing by Author Karen Dawn at Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary
Monday, August 18th
5:00 to 8:30 p.m.
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. –
Tours of the Sanctuary. Meet the friendly rescued animals.
7:00 to 8:30 p.m. –
Enjoy wine and vegan snacks during and after a reading from the page about one of Poplar Spring’s own beloved animals, Olivia the turkey.
All proceeds of book sales will benefit the rescued animals. Read more about the book on our news page.
Montgomery County Farm Tour
Saturday, July 26, 2008
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Come on out and meet the animals and enjoy hay rides, ice cold lemonade, veggie
burgers and veggie hot dogs. Shop for t-shirts, sweatshirts, and handmade crafts in
our gift shop, and for hidden treasures at our giant yard sale in the carriage barn.
Run for the Animals!
Sunday, May 18, 2008
8:30 a.m.
Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary hosted its 5th annual "Run
for the Animals!" on Sunday, May 18, 2008. The 5K run and
1 mile fun walk were held in Wheaton Regional Park. The event was
a fundraiser dedicated to supporting the life saving work Poplar
Spring does everyday.
2007
Thanksgiving with the Turkeys
Saturday, November 17, 2007
12 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Come celebrate Thanksgiving WITH the turkeys. Join our seven friendly
turkeys and all their friends in celebrating a cruelty-free Thanksgiving
potluck. Please bring a vegan (no meat, dairy, or eggs) dinner or
dessert item to serve eight. $10.00 suggested donation to benefit
the animals. No charge for children under 16.
Tenth Annual Open House and Fundraiser
Sunday, September 30, 2007
1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
You are invited to Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary's Tenth Annual Fundraiser and Open House, to raise funds to continue the organization's important work of rescuing abused and abandoned farm animals. Please bring a friend and join us for an educational and entertaining afternoon with delicious catered food, a live band, silent auction, clowns, and an opportunity to visit with the Sanctuary's many rescued residents. James LaVeck, Producer of The Witness and Peaceable Kingdom, will be our keynote speaker. RSVP requested.
Montgomery County Farm Tour
Saturday, July 28, 2007
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Come on out and meet the animals and enjoy hay rides, ice cold lemonade, veggie burgers and veggie dogs. Shop for t-shirts, sweatshirts, and handmade crafts in our gift shop. And don’t forget about our annual giant yard sale, held in the carriage barn. Events will be held rain or shine, and all sales benefit the rescued animals.
Run for the Animals!
Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 8:30 a.m.
Wheaton Regional Park, Wheaton, Maryland
Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary held its 4th annual “Run
for the Animals.” The 5K run and 1 mile fun walk is a
fundraiser dedicated to supporting the life saving work Poplar Spring
does everyday.
2006
Thanksgiving with the Turkeys
Saturday, November 18, 2006
12 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Come celebrate Thanksgiving WITH the turkeys. Join our eight friendly turkeys and all their friends in celebrating a cruelty-free Thanksgiving potluck. Please bring a vegan (no meat, dairy, or eggs) dinner or dessert item to serve eight. $10.00 suggested donation to benefit the animals. No charge for children under 16.
The turkeys will be fed at 1:00 p.m. at a special table loaded with grapes, shredded lettuce, chopped apples, and other favorite treats. No RSVP needed, just come on out and enjoy a fun day with the animals. Guests are welcome to stroll around the sanctuary and visit with the cows, horses, sheep, goats, pigs, and other animals, too. We hope to see you there
Ninth Annual Open House and Fundraiser
Sunday, October 8, 2006
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Our biggest event of the year — and everyone’s invited! Come enjoy a live band, delicious catered food and drink, a fabulous silent auction, clowns, and the opportunity to stroll around and visit the rescued animals. Jonathan Balcombe, author of Pleasurable Kingdom, will be the keynote speaker. RSVP requested
Montgomery County Farm Tour
Saturday, July 22, 2006
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Come on out and meet the animals and enjoy hay rides, ice cold lemonade, veggie burgers and veggie dogs. Shop for t-shirts, sweatshirts, and handmade crafts in our gift shop. And don’t forget about our annual giant yard sale, held in the carriage barn. Events will be held rain or shine, and all sales benefit the rescued animals.
Run for the Animals!
Sunday, May 7, 2006 at
8:30 a.m.
Wheaton Regional Park, Wheaton, Maryland
Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary held its 3rd annual “Run
for the Animals”! The 5K run is a fundraiser dedicated
to supporting the life saving work Poplar Spring does everyday.
2005
Thanksgiving with the Turkeys
Saturday, November 19, 2005
12 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Come celebrate Thanksgiving WITH the turkeys. Join our eight friendly turkeys and all their friends in celebrating a cruelty-free Thanksgiving potluck. Please bring a vegan (no meat, dairy, or eggs) dinner or dessert item to serve eight. $10.00 suggested donation to benefit the animals. No charge for children under 16.
Eighth Annual Open House and Fundraiser
Sunday, September 25, 2005
1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Our biggest event of the year — and everyone’s invited! Come enjoy a live band, delicious catered food and drink, a fabulous silent auction, clowns, and the opportunity to stroll around and visit the rescued animals. Erik Marcus, author of Meat Market, will be the keynote speaker. RSVP requested.
Montgomery County Farm Tour
Saturday, July 23, 2005
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Come on out and meet the animals and enjoy hay rides, ice cold lemonade, veggie burgers and veggie dogs. Shop for t-shirts, sweatshirts, and handmade crafts in our gift shop. And don’t forget about our annual giant yard sale, held in the carriage barn. Events will be held rain or shine, and all sales benefit the rescued animals.
Run for the Animals!
Sunday, May 22, 2005
8:30 a.m.
Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary hosted its 2nd annual "Run
for the Animals!" on Sunday, May 22, 2005. The 5K run and
1 mile fun walk were held in Wheaton Regional Park. The event was
a fundraiser dedicated to supporting the life saving work Poplar
Spring does everyday.
2004
Annual Thanksgiving with the Turkeys
Saturday, November 20, 2004
12 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Come celebrate Thanksgiving WITH the turkeys – join our eight friendly turkeys and all their friends in celebrating a cruelty-free Thanksgiving potluck. Please bring a vegan (no meat, dairy, or eggs) dinner or dessert item to serve 8. $10.00 suggested donation to benefit the animals. No charge for children under 16.
Seventh Annual Open House and Fundraiser
Sunday, September 26, 2004
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Our biggest event of the year – and everyone’s invited! Come enjoy a live band, delicious catered food, a fabulous silent auction, Candy Cane the clown, speakers, and the opportunity to stroll around and visit the rescued animals. RSVP requested.
Montgomery County Farm Tour
Saturday, July 24, 2004
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Come on out and meet the animals and enjoy hay rides, ice cold lemonade, and veggie burgers and dogs. Shop for t-shirts, sweatshirts, and handmade crafts in our gift shop. Leave extra space in your car to pick up a few items at our giant yard sale to benefit the animals.
Run for the Animals!
Sunday, May 23, 2004 at 8:30 a.m.
Wheaton Regional Park, Wheaton, Maryland
Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary is hosting its first ever "Run for the Animals!" The 5K run is a fundraiser dedicated to supporting the life saving work Poplar Spring does everyday. Even if you're not a runner you can still join in the festivities, because Poplar Spring will also be hosting a 1 Mile Fun Walk.
See the 2004 Run information here.
2003
Annual Thanksgiving with the Turkeys
Saturday, November 22, 2003
12 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Come celebrate Thanksgiving WITH the turkeys -- as our guests. Join turkeys Ann Marie, Olivia, Gobbles, Eliot, and Gertrude and celebrate a cruelty-free Thanksgiving potluck. Please bring a vegan (no meat, dairy or eggs) dinner or dessert item to serve eight. $10.00 suggested donation per adult to benefit the animals (children free and welcome!). To ensure the safety and happiness of the rescued animals, no dogs please.
Sixth Annual Open House and Fundraiser
Sunday, September 21, 2003
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Our biggest event of the year -- and everyone's invited! Come enjoy live music, great food from Thyme Square, a silent auction, Candy Cane the clown, and of course strolling around to meet the rescued animals. Our keynote speaker this year will be Karen Davis of United Poultry Concerns. Funds raised will be used to continue to rescue and provide permanent refuge for abused and abandoned farm animals and rehabilitated wildlife at the sanctuary. RSVP requested. To ensure the safety and happiness of the rescued animals, no dogs please.
Montgomery County Farm Tour
Saturday, July 26, 2003
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Visitors can meet the animals, enjoy hay rides, ice cold lemonade, veggie burgers and veggie hot dogs, and shop for t-shirts, sweatshirts, and handmade crafts in our gift shop. Yard sale to benefit the animals -- donate your good quality items for the yard sale and receive a receipt for your taxes. No reservations necessary.
2002
Annual Thanksgiving with the Turkeys
Saturday, November 23, 2002
12 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Come celebrate Thanksgiving WITH the turkeys -- as our guests. Join turkeys Alice, Ann Marie, Olivia, Gobbles, Eliot, and Gertrude and celebrate a cruelty-free Thanksgiving potluck. Please bring a vegan (no meat, dairy or eggs) dinner or dessert item to serve eight. $10.00 suggested donation per person to benefit the animals (children free).
Fifth Annual Open House and Fundraiser
Sunday, September 29, 2002
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., rain or shine
Our biggest event of the year—and everyone's invited! This event helps raise money to continue the organization's important work of rescuing abused and abandoned farm animals.
Come out and bring a friend to hear speaker Colman McCarthy, former Washington Post columnist and founder and director of the Center for Teaching Peace.
There will also be a silent auction, the fabulous band Dave Kitchen and the Demolition, Candy Cane the clown, and delicious vegan food from Thyme's Square, Metro Dhaba, and the Wooden Shoe. And of course the opportunity to hang out with all the rescued animals. RSVP requested.
Montgomery County Farm Tour
Saturday, July 27, 2002
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Visitors can meet the animals, enjoy hay rides, ice cold lemonade, veggie burgers and veggie hot dogs, and shop for t-shirts, sweat shirts, and hand made crafts in our gift shop. Yard sale to benefit the animals: Donate your good quality items for the yard sale and receive a receipt for your taxes. No reservations necessary.
AR 2002 Conference
June 28 through July 3, 2002
Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary will have an exhibit at AR 2002. If you will be attending the conference, please take a moment to stop by our table. During the conference, attendees will have the opportunity to visit the sanctuary and meet the animals.
2001
Fourth Annual Fundraiser and Open House
Sunday September 30, 2001
1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Rain or Shine
You are invited to Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary’s fourth annual Fundraiser and Open House to raise money to continue the organization’s important work of rescuing and providing a permanent home for abused and abandoned farm animals. Please bring a friend and join us for an educational and entertaining afternoon.
Delicious vegan food will once again be provided by Thyme Square, with the very popular desserts (vegan cakes and cookies) by The Wooden Shoe. Beer, wine, and drinks will be available for a nominal donation. There will be a silent auction, Candy Cane the Clown, a live band, sale of t-shirts and other gift shop items, and an opportunity to stroll around the Sanctuary to meet all the rescued residents.
This year we are honored to have Gail Eisnitz, chief investigator for the Humane Farming Association, and author of Slaughterhouse, as our keynote speaker. Gail will sign books following her talk. |
