...and the confused, yet 'aware' omnivore. I probably could have thought of a more creative title :sealed: but, I digress.

Occasionally I hear of public lectures / dinners that I think environmentally aware / ethically concerned people may have an interest in, so here's some information in case others are interested. The following events are coming up in the next couple of weeks in Sydney and Melbourne.

:book:LECTURES
:rainbow:Zebra Societies and Conservation-Sydney
Visiting professor Dan Rubenstein of Princeton University shares his research on zebra societies and their conservation in a fascinating journey across the African landscape.
Date: September 10
Time: 5.45pm-7pm
Cost: Free incl. refreshments, bookings essential
Venue: Eastern Avenue Auditorium, University of Sydney, City rd Camperdown
Enquiries: Sydney Uni, (02)9351 3135


:hungry:DINNERS
:rainbow:Vegan Society Dinner -Sydney
Date: August 30
Time: 7pm [RSVP by 27th]
Cost: $25
Venue: Green Palace Thai, 182 King St, Newtown.
Email: info@vegansocietynsw.com

:rainbow:Vegetarian Network Victoria Social Dinner-Melbourne
Date: Saturday, 6 September
Time: 7.30pm [RSVP by August 30th, 8pm]
Venue: Soulmama, 10-18 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda Sea Baths, St Kilda
Email: social.dinners@vnv.org.au

Good idea for a thread Kristen :)

There are some festivals coming up later in the year which I was going to post about, but some of them are a bit slack in getting their websites finalised so it's a bit pointless posting them just yet.

I think festivals probably deserve their own thread, what do you reckon? That way people can see them easier because there's a chance the details could get buried amongst the chat about different events.

There's some more dinners coming up in Melbourne that I found yesterday which I've lost temporarily, but I'll post the details when I find it again.

I went to a couple of vegan society dinners once, many, many moons ago. They were quite good. I'll have to go back again one day when I have more time.

Good idea for a thread, though. I hope to see it used.

Thankyouuuuu, Kristen! :D The next Vegan Society dinner, I'd love to go to! ;)

Hey! We all should - all of us who can. That would be cool. :D (Can't make this one, no way)

Some more dates in Melbourne for anyone that's interested.


September: Saturday 13th
What: 'Gold Class' VIP Movie Night featuring an exclusive encore viewing of 'A Delicate Balance of Truth'
Where: Wholefoods Vegetarian Cafe
1st floor, Union Building, Monash University, Clayton Campus Wellington Road, Clayton
When: 6:45pm
Food: Catered by Soulveg, the food will include nibbles on arrival and buffets for both mains and desserts!
Cost: $25 (all inclusive of movie and food)
Website: www.soulveg.com.au
RSVP: By Tuesday the 9th of September to Georgie at georgie@vegansunite.org.au

September: Friday 26th
What: Dinner
Where: Veggie Valley
When: 7pm
Food: Asian mock meat
Cost: $20+ depending on how hungry you are
RSVP: By Tuesday the 23rd of September to Georgie at georgie@vegansunite.org.au

If I was smart, I would be taking note of these vego places in Melbourne, so I'd be more prepared when I'm there in January [any tennis loving veg*ns out there??].

On Sunday October 12th I'm going to see Jane Goodall at the Opera House at 2pm followed by an Australian Orangutan Project meeting. I have a spare ticket to see Jane, $30 if anyone is interested. Also, anyone wanting to attend the AOP meeting is more than welcome. It'll be pretty casual, talking about getting volunteers for the AOP stall at Cruelty Free festival, other upcoming events etc. Just an opportunity to meet likeminded folk I guess, though I don't think any of the ones attending are veg. I think it will be at the Opera Bar, Circular Quay, just after 3pm. Let me know ASAP if you want that ticket =)