SEPT. 21 - 26 6th EUROPEAN VEGETARIAN CONGRESS

Bussolengo (Verona) Italy will be the site of the this annual conference. A full schedule of program and excursions are planned. The Dalai Lama will be a special guest. Vegan & vegetarian meals available. For more information, contact Associazione Vegetariana Itatiana, Aurora Solda, Via Scudertando, 396 - I-37135 Verona, ITALY. Phone: 0039-45-502876 Fax: 0039-45-582928 E-maiL: vegetarian.eurocong@agora.stm.it Website: http://www.agora.stm.it/avi/home.htm

SEPT. 26 - 28 12th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL COMPASSIONATE LIVING FESTIVAL

The Culture and Animals Foundation's annual event will feature: T. Colin Campbell, Pat Darby, Chris DeRose, Ellen LaConte and Jeffrey Mason and Tom Regan. It will be held at the Holiday Inn Downtown, Raleigh NC. Vegan meals available. For more information, contact Tom Regan, C&AF, 3509 Eden Croft Dr, Raleigh, NC 27612 (919) 782-3739.

OCT. I 20th ANNIVERSARY WORLD VEGETARIAN DAY

Join with people around the globe in celebrating the joy, compassion and lifeenhancing possibilities of vegetarianism. This celebration marks the ist day of Vegetarian Awareness Month (OCT). Starter kit ($5) or free information. Contact North American Vegetarian Society, PO Box 72, DotgeviLLe, NY 13329.

OCT. 10 - 11 LAW AND URBAN PLANNINC, THE ETHICAL PLACE FOR ANIMALS

The 5th Annual Animal Law Conference will explore Legal, social and moral issues affecting animals in the urban environment. Keynote address on Saturday is $15 and includes a vegan dinner. All other sessions free. CLE Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College, 10015 Terwilliger Blvd, Portland, OR 97319 (503) 768-6798.

OCT. 26 9th ANNUAL LONE STAR VEGETARIAN CHILI COOK-OFF

Chili Outlaws from all over Texas and neighboring states will converge in Austin, Texas for this year's gala event. Taste an amazing array of heart-healthy meatless chilis, enjoy Live entertainment and more for only $5. Contact Lenny Lynne Lunden, Vegetarian Network of Austin, PO Box 4232, Austin, TX 78765 (512) 896-5018 E-maiL: LNYLYN@aol.com