<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> The Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) will hold their Annual Education Conference - June 4-6, 2004, at the Doubletree Hotel, Lloyd Center, Portland OR Come to Portland, OR for the GIG Annual Education Conference. Enjoy the beautiful Rose City, during the famous Rose Festival Activities. The conference will be a Celebration - of 30 years of service to the celiac community. This conference offers something for everyone -- structured childrens programs, meetings for health care providers, a class for newly diagnosed persons, our main program with top researchers and experts addressing a variety of topics, and one of the largest exhibit areas of gluten-free products and resources. GIG conferences are well known for offering high quality, exciting gluten-free meals at the conference. Think about joining us as we venture to local restaurants Friday to enjoy gluten-free meals - Corbetts Fish House is a special treat, offering a gluten-free fish-fry daily. They will prepare something very special for us! The children's programs will use Celebrations as the theme of their educational and fun-filled programs that include trick or treating through the exhibit hall. This years childrens programs are planned and run by teachers with age-appropriate activities for the very young to teens. They will learn coping skills; do GF cooking, art and science projects. Childcare will be provided for children under age 5. Our conference in Portland is during their fabulous Rose Festival, offering something for everyone…parades, street fairs and more. The conference hotel is across the street from one of Portland's largest malls and convenient to the Max and bus system. Transportation from Portland International Airport to downtown Portland is a breeze with the Airport Max Light Rail Red Line, taxis, hotel courtesy vans, shuttles, executive cars and rental cars. Portland is the perfect location for a vacation. Just a few minutes to the coast and sea lion caves; 2 hours to Mount St Helen's (Washington's most recent volcano eruption); 3 hours to Seattle and some fabulous gluten free dining, and another 2 hours to Canada. Watch this site for the program and registration information soon. www.gluten.net If you would like to exhibit, please contact Nancy at [log in to unmask] Posted for: Cynthia Kupper, RD, CD Executive Director Gluten Intolerance Group Phone: 206-246-6652 Fax: 206-246-6531 Website: www.gluten.net * All posts for product information must include the applicable country *