EVENTS
IN ORDER BY DATE
AVS Events
Events with a Vegan Message
Regional Events where American Vegan Society will be Tabling
USA
OHIO
Spring Health Education Conference
Friday May 16 to Sunday May 18 2008
At The Wellness Forum, 510 E Wilson Bridge Road, Suite G, Worthington, OH 43085.
Featuring Becoming A World Class Athlete on a Vegan Diet –Brendan Brazier, Ironman Triathlete, Managing Depression Without Drugs—Jeff Wilson (Irrational Medicine). Other speakers: Del Sroufe; Executive Chef, Wellness Forum Foods; Sherri Tenpenny, DO; Rosana Domingues, MD; and Pamela A. Popper, PhD, ND.
Further information and Live Video Streaming at wellnessforum
Call to register: 614-841-7700 or 800-761-8210.
MINNESOTA
Their Lives Our Voices--Animal Advocacy Conference 2008
Friday June 6 to Sunday June 8 2008
Hubert H. Humphrey Conference Center in Minneapolis.
Speakers include Carol Adams (author); Gene Baur (Farm Sanctuary); Paul Shapiro (Humane Society of the United States); Colleen Patrick-Goudreau (Compassionate Cooks); Freeman Wicklund and Nathan Runkle (Mercy for Animals); Erica Meier (Compassion Over Killing); and Matt Ball (Vegan Outreach).
Hosted by Compassionate Action for Animals, PO Box 13149, Minneapolis, MN 55414. Phone: 612-626-5785. www.exploreveg.org
Conference information at http://www.tlov.org/tlov2008/
PENNSYLVANNIA
34th Annual Vegetarian Summerfest
Wednesday June 18 to Sunday June 22 2008
Conference Center at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown campus, Johnstown.
Sessions on Health, Nutrition, Fitness, Compassionate Living, Animal Rights, Earth Stewardship; with doctors, dietitians, other experts. Vegan meals. Social activities.
North American Vegetarian Society
PO Box 72, Dolgeville, NY 13329
Ph: 518-568-7970 Fax: 518-568-7979
VIRGINIA
Taking Action for Animals Conference
July 19 to Monday July 21 2008
Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport,
2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202
For seasoned animal activists as well as those just beginning their journey into the world of animal protection. Presents a variety of topics, with a special focus on Politics and Public Policy for Animals. Keynote sessions will be complemented by training sessions, a Lobby Day on Capitol Hill, exhibitions, social events and networking opportunities.
Hosted by The Humane Society of the United States, 2100 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20037. Phone: 202-452-1100.
Information: www.takingactionforanimals.com
Animal Rights National Conference
Thursday August 14 to Monday August 18 2008
Hilton Mark Center in Alexandria, a Washington DC suburb.
A forum for reports and sharing info., plus presentations by prominent leaders of the consumer, environmental and social justice movements; and presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich.
FARM (Farm Animal Reform Movement)
10101 Ashburton Lane, Bethesda MD 20817
Phone: 888-FARMUSA (327-6872)
ARIZONA
Raw Spirit Festival
Friday September 12 to Sunday September 14 2008
The Radisson Resort Sedona.
Raw Spirit Festival celebrates organic raw vegan foods, world class music, spirituality, inspirational education, eco-sustainable solutions, healthy living and peace on Earth.
email
Ph: 928-708-0784, 928-776-1497
INTERNATIONAL
38th IVU World Vegetarian Congress
Sunday July 27 to Sunday August 3 2008
Dresden
Celebrate 100 years of IVU Vegetarian Congresses. Save with early registration rates.