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Past Events 

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Buffalo is in the path of totality for the Total Eclipse. People will be coming from far and wide to view it here. The eclipse won’t happen for another 126 years! Penelope's Place the Sancis having a fundraising party to celebrate on the day BEFORE the eclipse. Out of town guests are welcome!
There will be live music from none other than the band “Total Eclipse”!


We will be serving vegan “Beef” on Weck sandwiches- a buffalo classic for out of towners to enjoy. This will feature 96 lives seitan!


We are also very excited to offer a Loaded French Fry Bar where you get to customize your fries with a wide variety of toppings!


Sandwiches and the loaded fry bar is included in the ticket price!


We will be having galaxy/cosmic themed desserts and punch available for additional purchase.


There will also be a basket raffle!


We have a limited amount of eclipse glasses available for anyone that makes a donation towards the sanctuary- as little as 1.00.


This is a kid friendly event and there will be a craft for them as well!

For Tickets: click here 



A Vegan Tea Party 

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For Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-vegan-tea-party-tickets-823260382967?aff=oddtdtcreator​
Superbowl Squares for the Sanctuary 
It's that time of year again Penelope's Place The Sanctuary is selling Super Bowl Squares!
Payout is-
200.00 1st quarter
250.00 2nd quarter
200.00 3rd quarter
350.00 Final Score
Paypal and Venmo accepted.
How to purchase a square: Go to this site and select your
square (s).
https://superbowlpoolsite.com/contest/516546?p=hensandroos
-Send payment via Paypal or Venmo- 20.00 a square.
Venmo- penelopesplacethesanctuary
Paypal- [email protected]
(Please select friends/family when sending payment so that there are no fees)
Thanks for your support! And Good luck!


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Join us for the Meatless Raffle, a fun-filled vegan spin-off of the traditional meat raffle where you can win meat and cheese alternatives

September 23rd, 2023 at 6pm  
Sikora Post 
950 Payne Avenue North Tonawanda, NY 14120

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meatless-raffle-tickets-691127991427?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR0ZReWcnxeJ_JvSk2qVtQfwtu9Oh8Xx71Qag1stKWTz2-YOXDJMRd9VCCg

Join us for the Meatless Raffle!
Hosted by the Vegan-Coalition of Buffalo-Niagara, the Meatless Raffle will be on Saturday, September 23rd at Sikora Post in North Tonawanda, doors open at 6PM!
Must be present to win - Bring your coolers and your $1 dollar bills and come participate in the first-ever WNY ALL VEGAN Meatless Raffle! 
The night will be emceed by Penelope’s Place’s own Steven Dawson, well-known NYC stand up comic. There will be a door prize, a 50/50, and we will be raffling off meat and cheese alternatives all night long to benefit Penelope's Place.
Food is included with ticket price, no outside drinks - but alcohol and pop will be available for purchase.
Huge THANK YOU to our local sponsors!
Eat Your Feelings Bakery
Little Black Heart Coffee
The Vegan Grocery Store
Stronghearts Buffalo
Friends of Penelope's Place:
Annette Stonebraker
Kate Borowiak
Justin Ogilvie
For Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meatless-raffle-tickets-691127991427?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR0ZReWcnxeJ_JvSk2qVtQfwtu9Oh8Xx71Qag1stKWTz2-YOXDJMRd9VCCg




5th Annual FALL In Love With Chickens Event

$10.00

Join us AT THE SANCTUARY this year for our 5th Annual FALL in Love with Chickens Event. 

When: October 1st 2022 1-4pm

Where: 7392 Maple Rd Akron, NY 14001


Come and meet the birds, hear about their rescue stories during a special presentation, enjoy delicious vegan food and enjoy celebrating fall with other like minded individuals in the WNY community. 


Tickets include a plate of Sloppy Joes, Corn, Baked Beans and Cider. 


Desserts and Merchandise are available for purchase. 


10.00 in advance and 15.00 at the door. 

More info and Tickets

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Yoga At The Sanctuary 

Come out to Penelope's Place for an outdoor, all- levels yoga class taught by Vanessa Dawson from 4-5pm.  
Stay after class for a vegan pizza dinner and time with the birds. 
*Please bring a yoga mat. 
Pre-purchasing tickets is appreciated so we know how much food to provide
20.00 tickets 
Venmo or PayPal accepted. 
Venmo- @penlopesplacethesanctuary
Paypal- [email protected]​

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LIMITED TIME:  VEGAN MAFIA TEE-SHIRT FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN 
It's almost football season and the Mafia is getting pumped for an amazing season!
Treat yourself to this new, limited edition Penelope's Place Tee Shirt.
Buffalo, Vegans and Bird Rescue all represented in one shirt!
​At Penelope's Place we believe, "wings belong on chickens, not plates" (written on the back of the shirt).
This shirt sold out within 2 hours at WNY VegFest so we wanted to make it available for everyone who wants one!

Now available in short- sleeve or long-sleeve.

Shirts that are ordered by the deadline, August 20th are estimated to arrive before the Bills home-opener!
Let's all wear them to the stadium!

Thank you for supporting the sanctuary! 100% of the proceeds go directly towards the care of the birds.
FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO SUPPORT THE CAMPAIGN CLICK BELOW:

www.bonfire.com/penelopes-place-the-sanctuary-vegan-mafia/

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Join Penelope's Place Sanctuary for a Vegan Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser!
We are so excited to offer a delicious vegan version of this classic fundraising activity.
Vegans, Non-Vegans, Veg Curious- All are welcome and will LOVE these pancakes!!
For your pancakes we will have an elaborate vegan toppings bar featuring fruit toppings, a variety of syrups, chocolate chips, marshmallows, nuts, spices and more. This way you can customize your pancakes. 🙂
We are also going to offer vegan and gluten free sausages, coffee and orange juice. Everything is included in the ticket price!
There will be a basket raffle and a 50/50 drawing! 
(raffle items will be announced soon)
Please note: The doors open at 9 but you are welcome to come and sit down anytime between 9-10:45. 
We will be following COVID 19 social distancing guidelines. 
Masks required at all times unless sitting down to eat. 
Take out available for those that are not comfortable dining indoors.

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​Create your own Vegan Butter Lamb Class

Join us on Facebook Live for this VIRTUAL class Saturday April 3rd at 4pm EST. 
Event link-www.facebook.com/events/926613164764914

Learn how to create your own vegan butter lamb for Easter! Join us online for this fun class! 
This class is to help raise funds for Penelope’s Place the Sanctuary. 
Suggested donation- 5.00 
Venmo- @penelopesplacethesanctuary 
PayPal- [email protected]
Or by credit card- www.penelopesplacethesanctuary.com
Needed supplies and ingredients- 
2 sticks of COLD Earth Balance Buttery spread 
2 peppercorns or lentils for eyes 
2 small seeds (such as poppy seeds) for nose
Garlic press 
Toothpick
Optional- 
Parsley for grass 
Ribbon

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Sponsor some Love Birds for Valentine's Day
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 For 20.00 you can sponsor one of our bonded couples. As a thank you, we will send you a personalized Valentine in the mail featuring one of them.
Payment can be accepted by Paypal [email protected]
or Venmo penelopesplacethesanctuary
Or by credit card on our website-http://www.penelopesplacethesanctuary.com/support-us.html
Please include your mailing address and we will ship out your Valentine right away! Thanks for your support!

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Get into the Holiday Spirit with this evening of music! This is a show that you don't want to miss! This benefit show features a variety of WNY singers coming together for "One Night Only" to raise money for Penelope's Place The Sanctuary.
Cast: Vanessa Dawson, Sara Kovacsi- Rizzo, Mary Kate O’Connell, Sara Jo Kukulka, Heather Casseri, Sabrina Kahwaty, Sydney Conrad, Amy Frost, Jenny Marie McCabe
Host: Steven Dawson
Musical Director: Don Jenczka
Produced by Vanessa Dawson
15.00 in Advance
Ticket link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-benefit-concert-for-penelopes-place-the-sanctuary-tickets-79302316363?aff=ebdssbeac
20.00 at the Door
100% of the proceeds benefit Penelope's Place the Sanctuary

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RING IN THE NEW YEAR
​ IN AN INTENTIONAL WAY

The Compassionate Self- Actualization Center and Penelope’s Place The Sanctuary are hosting a New Year’s Eve Celebration.

Meditate and Envision the World that you would like to create for yourself as well as the creatures that we share the earth with. Release the Old and Set Intentions for the New.
Then let’s party together and ring in the New Year!

Vegan Refreshments will be provided.

8:30-9:30pm (optional) Vanessa will host a Restorative Yoga Class featuring Singing Bowls before the event. 
9:30-11:00pm- Meditation and Lecture
11:00pm- 1:00am  Party

Tickets are 15.00 for the meditation, lecture and party
Please add an additional 10.00 for the yoga class (paid at the door)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ring-in-the-new-year-in-an-intentional-way-tickets-83731139091

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