On Thursday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m. animal advocates gather to protest the well-documented cruel treatment of animals in the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus, which comes to the DCU Center in Worcester.

 Gather at 6 p.m. at the DCU Center, 50 Foster St., in Worcester, MA. "Dress conservatively," say organizers, "as the focus is on the message, and not appearance."

Leaflets, stickers and posters will be provided. The bigger the crowd, the bigger the voice.

 Speak for these wonderful creatures. Because remember, "they can't talk, so we will."

 Contact Kate Brindle at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 757-943-7438 for more information.