May 24, 2008 – Captain Paul Watson speaking event – The Netherlands

Captain Paul Watson will be speaking in the Netherlands for the first time in nearly a decade! Join speakers Captain Paul Watson, Captain Alex Cornelissen and others from Sea Shepherd headquarters including former crewmembers.  There will be an information and merchandise table, live music and the possibility to join a Vegetarian dinner at the cost of € 10 a person after the event.

	Where:	Almere, The Netherlands
	When:	May 24, 2:00 PM
	Extra Information:	Everyone must RSVP by no later than May 10 by email to: info@seashepherd.nl
	Contact:	www.seashepherd.nl

May 31, 2008 – Captain Paul Watson speaking event - Belgium

Captain Paul Watson will be speaking in Belgium for the first time ever! After the speaking engagement, there will be refreshments, info and merchandise tables and more!

	Where:	Mechelen, Belgium
	When:	May 31, 2:00 PM
	Extra Information:	Please RSVP by no later than May 10 by email to: info@seashepherd.nl
	Contact:	www.seashepherd.nl

June 4, 2008 – Captain Paul Watson speaking event - London, UK

Sea Shepherd UK will host a very special evening with Captain Paul Watson in London on Wednesday evening, June 4.  The evening will feature a speech by Captain Watson with a reception following where attendees will have a chance to meet local Sea Shepherd volunteers, learn about our latest campaigns and buy Sea Shepherd merchandise.

	Where:	London, West end, exact location to be posted soon
	When:	Wednesday June 4, 2008 – time tbd
	Extra Information:	Please RSVP in advance, seating is limited!
	Contact:	UK@seashepherd.org

June 7, 2008 – Captain Paul Watson speaking event - Paris, France

Captain Paul Watson will be in Paris on Saturday June 7th, where he will hold a conference in a room of the Jussieu University downtown Paris.  Entrance is free, the French Sea Shepherds expect many! The details of this day will be listed on the Sea Shepherd France website http://www.seashepherd.fr/ and we’ll have more details available as the event gets closer.

	Where:	Jussieu University, downtown Paris
	When:	Saturday June 7, 2008 – time to be determined
	Extra Information:	Subway line 7 & 10 - stop: Jussieu
	Contact:	http://www.seashepherd.fr

July 12, 2008 – Sea No Evil Art Show Benefit – Riverside, CA

Captain Paul Watson has once again been invited to speak at the 2nd annual Sea No Evil Art Show Benefit.  This year’s show will be held at the Riverside Art Museum in Riverside, CA. The event will completely take over the entire art museum’s 3 floors, the night of the event, with live music on the roof (3rd floor). It promises to be an event to remember giving the opportunity to raise increased awareness and funding for Sea Shepherd.

	Where:	Riverside Art Museum 3425 Mission Inn Avenue Riverside, CA 92501 www.riversideartmuseum.org
	When:	Saturday July 12, 2008
	Extra Information:	Extra Information: RVCA clothing (www.RVCAclothing.com) will be sponsoring an entire room of artwork to be sold at the show, with a special 2 week preview at the art museum. A full list of participating artists will be released soon.
	Contact:	www.SeaShepherdArtShow.com

August 14 - 18, 2008 – Animal Rights National Conference 2008 – Washington, D.C.

Animal Rights 2008 is the U.S. animal rights movement's annual national conference. It is also the world's largest & oldest animal rights gathering, hailing back to 1981. Animal Rights 2008 is a forum for sharing knowledge, reporting on progress, discussing strategies and tactics, networking, and "recharging our batteries."   Sea Shepherd staff and volunteers will be in attendance with an exhibit table featuring photos from our recent campaigns, merchandise and more.

	Where:	Hilton Mark Center, Washington, D.C.
	When:	August 14 - 18, 2008
	Extra Information:	Featured speakers from Sea Shepherd will include Executive Director Kim McCoy and International Director Jonny Vasic who will also be showing the latest videos of Sea Shepherd in action.
	Contact:	FARM  http://www.arconference.org/index.htm

August 21 - 24, 2008 – Gatecon – Vancouver, Canada

Beautiful Vancouver, Canada is this year’s setting for Gatecon: The Family Reunion. Each year Gatecon selects a charity recipient and this year Sea Shepherd has been selected as the exclusive charity to benefit from the event. Stars from one of the most popular and longest running sci-fi television series, Stargate, will be in attendance including special guest, Sea Shepherd board of director, Richard Dean Anderson. There will be a full weekend of activities which includes a very special day dedicated to Sea Shepherd Conservation Society on Friday August 22.  Captain Paul Watson and Sea Shepherd staff and crew will also attend.  The event will feature an entire room dedicated to Sea Shepherd’s direct action campaigns on the high seas, with merchandise, the latest photos and video from Sea Shepherd’s campaigns, and information about the Shark Angels alliance.

	Where:	Sheraton Wall Centre - Vancouver
	When:	August 21 - 24, 2008
	Extra Information:	This event will raise funds for Sea Shepherd and create awareness of what is happening in the oceans.  Attendees of the conference will have an opportunity to purchase special merchandise only available at Gatecon.  There will also be book and photograph signing opportunities with Captain Watson and Richard Dean Anderson.
	Contact:	http://www.gatecon.com/

Other Animal / Environmental Events

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