
Conventions and seminars for June 2009:
June
6 Northern, VA: Nourish to Flourish #3, The Superfoods. Hosted by the Phoenix Landing Foundation. Contact: 866-749-5634 or go to Phoenixlanding.org
13 New York, NY: National Pigeon. Pilgrim Hill; Central Park. Entertainment, speakers, political activism, health education, materials distribution, picnic and pigeon shaped cookies. 12-4. Contact: 212-369-1293; nycpigeons@yahoo.com; www.nationalpigeonday.com
13 Kensington, CT: Gouldian Seminar. Featuring "Laraine" of ladygouldianfinch.com, Laura Tinker, NFSS Judge, Bill Van Patten of fabulousfinch.com & Tiffany Park on color genetics. Contact: Mike, 860-827-8600; fancyfinch1@yahoo.com
13 Pineville, NC: Parrot 101; Parrot University. 321 S. Polk St. 3pm. 704-889-2325; www.parrotu.com
13 Fairfax, VA: The Contented Companion. Hosted by the Phoenix Landing Foundation. Contact: 866-749-5634 or go to Phoenixlanding.org
13 Frederick, MD: Things I Wish I’d Known, a comprehensive Parrot care class. Hosted by the Phoenix Landing Foundation. Contact: 866-749-5634 or go to Phoenixlanding.org
13 Asheville, NC: Lee Bolt, DVM: Laser Therapy for Parrots (and other animals, too). Hosted by the Phoenix Landing Foundation. Contact: 866-749-5634 or go to Phoenixlanding.org
21 San Diego, CA: Parrot Body Language & The Truth about Cockatoos. Marina Village Conference Center; 1936 Quivira Way, Room D-6. Contact: PEAC: 619-287-8200; parroted@peac.org; www.peac.org.
24 Pineville, NC: Sex & the Single Bird; Parrot University. 321 S. Polk St. 3pm. 704-889-2325; www.parrotu.com
27 Pittsburgh, PA: Behavior Problems (Screaming, Biting & Feather Destruction); PEAC. Contact: 724-378-7588; info@piteac.org; www.pitpeac.org
27 Raleigh, Durham, NC: A Parrot’s Point Of View. Hosted by the Phoenix Landing Foundation. Contact: 866-749-5634 or go to Phoenixlanding.org
27 Raleigh/Durham, NC: Behavior Workshop: Communicate, Motivate, Compensate. Hosted by the Phoenix Landing Foundation. Contact: 866-749-5634 or go to Phoenixlanding.org
28 Pineville, NC: Avian Medicine; Parrot University. 321 S. Polk St. 3pm. 704-889-2325; www.parrotu.com
Shows and fairs for June 2009:
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6-7 Forrest Park, GA: Tim Vogeles Exotic Bird Fair & Sale. Atlanta Farmer’s Market; I-75; Exit 237. Free African grey giveaway! $5; Under 12 free. Contact: Delorce 843-216-1553
6-7Johnson City, TN: Exotic Bird Club of North East Tennessee’s 20th Annual Bird Fair & Sale. VFW Hall; 2518 Jim Funkhouser Rd. Sat. 9-5; Sun. 10-4. $4; Under 12 free. Contact: Linda, 423-262-8093; oldgrunt@charter.net; www. EBCNET.net
7 Fishkill, NY: The Hudson Valley Caged Bird Society’s 9th Annual Bird Mart. Holiday Inn, Rt. 9; Exit 13, on I-84. 9-4; $4; $1 Kids 6-12; Under 6 free. Contact: Matt 845-877-6808; bruiser@aol.com
7 Medina, OH: Exotic Bird Fair Expo. Medina Fairgrounds; 735 W. Layfayette Rd ( RT 42). 10-4. Contact: 419-685-2412; www.exoticbirdfairexpo.com
7 Fresno, CA: Central California Avian Society’s 42nd semi-annual Bird Mart. Fresno Fairgrounds. 9-3. Contact: 559-228-1737
7 Madison, WI: Madison Exotic Bird Fair. VFW Hall; 301 Cottage GroveRd. 10-3. $2; Contact: Sheila 608-362-4696; busybirdtoys@charter.net
7 Orlando, FL: Exotic Bird Society of America’s Bird Expo, Seminars & Trick Bird Show. Central Florida Fairgrounds; 4603 W. Colonia Drive. 9-4. $4 (members); $5 non-members; Under 10 free. Contact: Charles, 407-855-3367; charles@ebsoa.org; www.ebsoa.org/about_expo.shtml
13 Hillsboro, OR: Rose City Exotic Bird Club’s Exotic Bird Expo. Washington County Fairplex; 873 NE 43th Ave. 9:30-5. Contact:503-221-4213; winginit1@comcast.net; www.rosecityexoticbirdclub.com
13 Rolling Meadows, IL: Bird Fair & Sale. Rolling Meadows Community Center; 3705 Pheasant. 10-3. $3; Under 9 Free. Contact: 937-377-3607; info@midwestbirdshows.biz; www.midwestbirdshow.biz
13 Richardson, TX: Morning Star Expositions Bird Mart. Richardson Civic Center; 411 West Arapaho Rd. Contact: 214-244-0350; www.birdsandpets.com
14 Dayton, OH: Dayton Bird Fair. IUE Hall; 1675 Woodman Dr. 10-4. $3; Under 12 free. Contact: 937-848-4819; sugarcrk@erinet.com
14 San Jose, CA: San Jose Bird Mart. Santa Clara Fairgrounds; 344 Tully Rd. $8; $2 age 6-12. Contact: www.sanjosebirdmart.com
20 Roanoke, VA: 15th Annual Bird Fair/Seminars, sponsored by Southwest Va. Bird Club. 9-4. Contact: Sue 540-366-1193; Brewersbirds@Cox.Net
20-21 Richardson, TX: Morning Star Expositions Bird Mart. Live Oak Civic Center; 8101 Pat Booker Road. Contact: 214-244-0350; www.birdsandpets.com
21 Pompano Beach, FL: Exotic Bird Fair. Emma Lou Olson Civic Center; 1801 N.E. 6th St. 9-4. $5; Under 10 free. Contact: Michael, 727-862-1542; www.birdfairflorida.com
21 Oak Creek, WI: Oak Creek Exotic Bird Fair. American Legion, 9327 S. Shephard Ave. 10-3. $2. Contact: Sheila 608-362-4696; busybirdtoys@charter.net
21 Port Charlotte, FL: The Cage Bird Club of Charlotte County's Bird Fair. Fairgrounds, SR 776; 2333 El Jobean Rd. 10-4. $4; Under 10 Free. Contact: Pam 941-815-0879; Carol 941-475-3440; www.caged-bird-club.com
27 Grandview, MO: The Greater Kansas City Avicultural Society's Summer Bird Fair & Bazaar. Coronation of Our Lady Church; 13000 Bennington. 9-4. $3; Under 10 free. Contact: Maria, 816-803-1874; mcmbirdsetcmichel@kc.rr.com; Bernie, 816-453-5369; bernie.bradley@yahoo.com
27 Pawtucket, RI: Northeast Bird Group Summer Bird Fair. Comfort Inn; 2 George St. 9-4. Contact: Donna, 401-647-5588; donnarosciti@aol.com; Tom 781-335-3927; thomkeegan@aol.com; www.northeastbirdgroup.com
27-28 Webster, TX: Morning Star Expositions Bird Mart. Webster Civic Center; 311 Pennsylvania. Contact: 214-244-0350; www.birdsandpets.com
28 Joliet, IL: Bird Fair & Sale. Knights of Columbus Hall; 2720 Jefferson. 10-3. $3; Under 9 Free. Contact: 937-377-3607; info@midwestbirdshows.biz; www.midwestbirdshow.biz
28 Peoria, IL: Heart of Illinois Bird Fair. Ramada & Conference Center; 4400 Brandywine Dr. 9-4. $2. Contact: Jody, 309-645-7773.