This is a group for families raising healthy, happy, and thriving vegan children! We have wonderful, respectful omnivorous friends that we love dearly, but I also think it's special and important for our children to have other friends that they can share their beliefs, choices, and snacks with! :) We'll get together for potlucks, at restaurants, picnics, hikes, park days, sanctuaries, festivals and more! The Vegan Parenting Playgroup welcomes children of all ages and although we're based in S …

ve·gan [vee-guh n] noun a vegetarian who omits all animal products from the diet. -You don't have to be 100% Vegan, but all items ordered at our meetups should be - because many of us are. This is a vegan group. Please respect! :) -We are mostly in our late 20's to mid 40's -Groups will be kept small so you won't get lost in the crowd -We will ALWAYS meet in Oakland -Sometimes dinner, sometimes lunch, sometimes brunch -Drinking is fine with us...just don't get too sloppy! -Optional $5 yearly …

Are you a vegetarian, vegan, raw-foodist or just curious about trying these diets? Do you want to live a healthier, more joyful life, one that more fully expresses respect for the earth and compassion for all of it's inhabitants? All you need is knife, fork and membership in the Marin Vegan Dinner Club! Please join us for fantastic food, great conversation and important information about eating for a better future for all life on earth! Please note that while we welcome everyone to our Meetups, …

Join us for great vegan adventures. Come meet like-minded people, lend mutual support, and explore veganism in a supportive environment. Everybody, vegan and non-vegan, is invited and welcome!

This group is an effort to get Peninsula vegans together to socialize, learn from each other, and enjoy good food.

Come meet and eat with other people interested in vegan dining. People with any diet are welcome. All food ordered will be vegan. Come to a meetup, eat, and discuss living a healthy vegan lifestyle, local restaurants, movies, and any other topic under the sun. The point is simply to eat, meet old friends, and make new ones. And to try out new restaurants or at least ones that are new to you. We've had many wonderful meals and fun times. We mostly meet in Berkeley and Oakland. I try to mix up t …

We are a group of like minded vegans, "veg-curious", and those wanting to deepen their understanding of veganism and compassionate living. Our purpose is to provide opportunities to engage with others to learn, share, and receive support to speak your truth. Topics include how to deal with social challenges in a non-vegan world, personal well-being and diet, global concerns, etiquette, advancing the journey, activism, recipe sharing, and resources. The agenda and format for each meetup will be d …

In the Mood for Food a local vegan catering and personal chef business has been hosting classes and other events for several years. Currently hosting at least one event each week in the bay area.

I started this group because "Scientific Organic Veganism" frames the cause and effect relationship of human behavior to ourselves, to one another, to animal species, and to the planet. The purpose of the group is: 1) To explore our relationship to our individual and collective life goals and purposes for being alive in relation to what we eat 2) To listen to one another on successes, failures, tips, hints, foods, recipes, gardens, farms, food preparation methods, and more. 3) To support events …

This group is for LGBT and allies who are vegetarians or vegans. Wouldn't it be nice to enjoy an activity with other LGBT folks and not have to be concerned about where you will eat? If yes, then this is the group for you. The plan is to do a variety of fun activities not just eat but when it comes to finding food we'll all be in agreement-no flesh. There are only a few rules - Be respectful. Be responsible. And while this is not intended as a dating or hook up group you may meet someone however …

Our purpose is to share animal advocacy activities, vegan activities, advocacy issues, vegan business activity and to work together to have a greater impact on the lives of animals (nonhuman and human) in Northern California.

Vegan and own a business? Operate a business that caters to vegan customers? Thinking of starting a vegan-oriented business? This group is dedicated to supporting veganism by helping vegan-friendly businesses to thrive. Let's support each other in our endeavors to build conscious and socially responsible endeavors that further vegan ideals, help fellow vegans as well as the general population, and better the planet. Focus on business strategy and marketing, especially direct marketing an …

Hey Everyone! Meet people who are interested in organic, raw, whole foods, and conscious fitness (pilates, yoga and dance)! Come to a Meetup to have fun, share recipes, discuss food, sweat, breathe, smile, make new friends, get inspired and motivated! Anyone interested in living a conscious organic life and meeting others who are passionate about food, health and fitness are welcome! I am deeply dedicated to the mission of helping people transform their health, while treading light on the planet …

This is a group for animal lovers and for those interested in animal welfare. My hope is for this group to provide opportunities for us to: *connect, network, and to support each other in our attempts to improve animal welfare and rights; *spread information about vegan and vegetarian lifestyles; *promote Meatless Mondays; *attend fun and informative events; *join together for leafleting and educating the public... **All in a compassionate, non-violent, loving manner!** Any ideas or sugg …

Meet others interested in taking their life and health to the next level with raw, live vegan foods and regular detox/cleansing. Anyone interested in the raw/live food diet and lifestyle is welcome! Come to a Marin County Raw Food Meetup to: 1) Have fun and connect with others. 2) Share and receive organic, vegan, raw food meals, recipes and tips. 3) Swap ideas for creating and sustaining vibrant health.

Come to our local raw food gatherings to have fun, share raw food meals, discuss vegan diet & health issues and enjoy great lectures!! Anyone interested in the raw/live food diet & lifestyle is welcome! In today's environment, it is crucial to be conscious of our well-being.

Variety is the spice of life, says the old adage. I think veg*ns can do a lot of different things as veg*ns, besides just eating together. I do like trying good restaurants, and I do like potlucks, but that's not all there is to life. Veg*ns need to find friends with whom they share other interests, besides a similar diet. In my life, music, dancing, movies, art, theatre, games, literature, dogs, nature, travel, museums, and animal welfare all contribute to my sense of identity, and my feeling t …

Visit our site at www.macrochef.org. Our primary activity is putting on a Gourmet Vegetarian Dinner every Monday night in Palo Alto, at the First Baptist Church, 305 North California Avenue at Bryant, 1/4 mile East of Alma. This is a full vegan dinner which includes soup, grain, beans or bean products, vegetables, dessert, and beverage, prepared by expert natural foods Chef Gary Alinder, our Chef since our inception in 1987. Dinner price is $15, reservations requested by Monday, 9:30 AM, If you …

Meet fellow Vegetarians in the San Francisco Bay Area! Visit vegan and vegetarian world cuisine potlucks, attend a workshop, share your favorite recipes and make new friends and contacts. Check out our past events: http://vegetarian.meetup.com/407/calendar/past_list/

Want to learn about the raw food lifestyle and/or meet like-minded vegan raw food enthusiasts? Then this is the place for you! We host regular potlucks and presentations about topics relevant to the raw and living foods lifestyle.

‘’If I had to limit my advice on healthier living to just one tip, it would be simply to learn how to breathe correctly. From my own experience and from working with patients, I have come to believe that proper breathing is the master key to good health.’’ - Andrew Weil, M.D., author of Natural Health, Natural Medicine This  group is created to support breathing ( and eating) practice that helps us to breathe (and Eat) properly and deepen the nurturing and healing aspect of breath. Breath is l …

This is a group for vegetarians and people interested in the vegetarian lifestyle that are in their 20's and 30's. I have been an off and on vegetarian for many years and I really enjoy the lifestyle and the health benfits that come along with being a vegetarian. Unfortunately its a big struggle to find other vegetarians my age as well as others that are open to vegetarian food within my area. In this group I want to bring the excitement back in eating vegetarian food and plan amazing social eve …

Mango, dragonfruit, durian, jackfruit, melons, peaches, strawberries, and more! Calling all fruit lovers! Let's get together for Fruitlucks where we enjoy ripe fresh fruit! Organic and/or exotic fruit encouraged! Let's go on hikes and go fruit picking.

In honoring of what the rawfoods lifestyle has to offer, the purpose of this group is to come together with like-minded healthy people who are interested in sharing community, support, recipes, raw related lifestyle info, and a sense of exponentially growing and evolving together. Much more than just food related, this group offers an invitation to belonging with others who are also interested in creatively exploring how food and lifestyle adjustments affect consciousness, relationships, happine …

Revolutionary Raw Conscious Cuisine  is a community hub for individuals interested in Raw Food Cuisine and making conscious choices about how we choose to nourish our bodies. We strive for healthy nourishment that tastes delicious. You can have it all. Revolutionary Raw Conscious Cuisine is about global transformation and sustainability. Our commitment to sustaining our bodies in the most optimal ways is complimentary to our conviction to lifestyle choices that sustain the planet. We would love …

To increase awareness and reveal scientific TRUTHS about nutrition as it relates to disease and health; and how making lifestyle changes is the only way to achieve optimal health, not only through nutrition but making smart choices about our environment, our personal products and even our mental and spiritual states. The group will focus on healthy living tips, optimal nutrition, functional and preventative medicine and a host of other ecological topics. You can get personalized consultations, …

We are having our first "Raw Delight" gathering in a beautiful house in San Francisco. ‎2011 is starting off yummy! This is a potluck party hosted by Sherry Huggi-Ma and Sharka Holy Strawberry with master chef Tali Clavijo as a special guest..delicious times ahead..come to play in Raw style! ~ From 7pm-11pm, bring some ingredients, your instruments, a towel for the hot tub, and your organic, yummy self. Call 510-410-8876 for more details. looking forward to seeing you there!

We want to jolt the animal rights movement with activism that is smart, stylish, social-media savvy, and not afraid to shoot for the moon. What's different about us? 1. We dream big. There's an illusion of stability in every system. But find the right pressure point, and the house of cards will fall. 2. We use stories and emotions. We tell stories from the animals’ perspective. Stories to move you. Stories to change the world. 3. We work to inspire activists and activism. Virtuous cycles are the …