THURSDAY APRIL 10

What do you do when you hear the "so why did you become a vegan?" question coming at you from someone who's polishing off a plate of Chicken McNuggets? How do you cope with a vegetarian dish that's been considerately prepared "just for you" but  isn't actually vegetarian? Vegetarian diplomatic challenges like these will be the subject of a lighthearted, personal chat and Q&A by renowned vegan dietitian Vesanto Melina, M.S., R.D. Vesanto will also be fielding questions on becoming vegetarian (the subject of the new tenth anniversary edition of her classic book of the same name), veg' nutrition for children, and veg' foods that prevent cancer. Listen, ask, get an autographed book or two, eat and drink (order off the menu). Where: Mondragon Bookstore & Coffeehouse, 1-91 Albert St. When: 7:30 PM, Thursday April 9. Menu: Whatever you like. Come early and join Vesanto and other WVA members for supper. Tickets: Admission is free. 

SATURDAY  APRIL 12

Meet Vesanto Melina, co-author with Joanne Stepaniak of Raising Vegetarian Children at Earth Mother Accessories. Ask questions, buy a signed copy of her book, check out the holistic parenting products.. Where: Earth Mother Accessories, 894 Corydon Ave. When: noon, Saturday April 12. Price: Free.

TUESDAY  APRIL 29

We return to the Corydon Avenue character deli for another piquant tour of Mideastern vegan cuisine. Where: Falafel Place, 1670 Corydon Avenue. When: 6:30 PM, Thursday April 29. Tickets (includes tip & taxes): $13 WVA Members, $15 Non-Members. Purchase tickets in advance please from Falafel Place.