After talking with someone about your vegan or vegetarian lifestyle, have you ever wished you had been more articulate, more compelling, more engaging, less argumentative; in short, that you had said it better? As vegans/vegetarians, we routinely get questions or comments from others about our lifestyle. These interactions are often great opportunities to educate the uninformed and help animals. Do any of these questions or remarks sound familiar? -- Why are you vegan/vegetarian? -- Where do y …

We have roaming "No Meat & Mingle" Vegan potlucks around Los Angeles. These events are a great place for open hearted people to come together in community and share conversation and great vegan food, and to learn about veganism. All people who are respectful to other people are encouraged to attend (you need not be vegan).  Our potlucks are raw friendly which means that both cooked and raw dishes are acceptable but raw dishes are kept in a designated place.  We are always looking for new hosts, …

The purpose of the Vegan Cooking Club meet-up group is to join like minded indivuals. Whether you are a vegan expert, beginner or some where in between we are here to come together to share recipes, ideas and good times. Our goal is to promote a healthy lifestyle thats filled with creative, delicious, and nuritious meals. Food is a large part of our lives and it is important that what we put in our bodies will promote life and living. So if you are interested in learning more about the vegan die …

We are vegan parents looking to connect with other vegan families. Sometimes we will meet at outings and events that promote animal advocacy and healthy nutrition. Sometimes we will do things that are just plain fun for kids!

Meet fellow Vegans near you! Come to a local Vegan Meetup and discuss living a healthy vegan lifestyle. Have delicious meals, share your favorite vegan recipes and make new friends! I will choose local Vegan restaurants not to far from Glendale/Burbank & in nearby cities. All suggestions will be welcomed. We can also do family style to be able to try all types of dishes if all agree & choose this type of dining. At the events you will have to pay for your meal, tax, tip & parking if necessa …

Make no mistake, no matter your chronological age, this is not for "old folks"! This is a group for active, friendly, playful vegans, vegetarians, "veg-friendly" and "veg-curious" folks who have gained much experience along with the gray hair and wrinkles. We are passionate about compassion, healthy food choices, and the environment. And we are passionate about having fun! Los Angeles Vegans and Vegetarians Over Forty will meet up for movies, hikes, potlucks, restaurant outings, drinks, and othe …

Are you looking to make new friends who are vegan and identify as gay/lesbian/trans/queer ? This group is for individuals who at times feel disconnect from their social life due to being vegan and gay, or for individuals who want to expand their social support group. * Vegetarians and LGBT allies are also welcomed

Vegan Drinks is back!  Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or just curious, meet others who share your interest at our next fun and healthy social event.  Non-drinkers are welcome.  All events are free - just pay for your own food and drink.

… Green Menu Fans,   We're so thrilled to inform you that Quarry Girl, the Vegan Diva has posted our Green Menu Discount Card on her website, please view her comments at the link below:   http://www.quarrygirl.com/2011/06/13/green-menu-dining-card-gets-discounts-at-vegan-friendly-restaurants/   Or you can go to Green Menu Facebook to view her recommendations at http://www.facebook.com/greenmenu   Or the Twitter at http://search.twitter.com/search?lang=en&q=quarrygirl&result_type=recent   Ple …

The purpose of this group is to celebrate the deliciousness of food in its whole, natural state, to learn more about raw and living foods, to explore the many, varying aspects of this lifestyle, to meet new friends and visit with old ones, and, always, to have fun! All who are raw vegans or who are interested in the lifestyle are welcome. By joining, you will meet some of the most exciting people on earth! Hungry right now? For an up-to-date LIST OF RAW RESTAURANTS, go to the ABOUT page (see it …

Join others in Orange County on the raw vegan adventure! We share raw food meals, and discuss raw vegan nutrition, as well as holistic health and eco living. We host regular potlucks, picnics, and attend raw food preparation classes, informative health lectures and other related events. Anyone interested in the raw/live food diet and lifestyle is welcome! Thank you for being a part of our community!  

Hello!   This group is for anyone passionate about living a natural lifestyle.  If your interests include organic food, vegetarianism, veganism, raw food, herbs, essential oils, homeopathic remedies, alternative healing or anything else natural, then this is a great group to check out!    

Welcome to the Orange County Veggie Meetup Group! Vegans, vegetarians, raw foodists, and curious omnivores are all welcome to meetup at our events. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow veg*ns, eat tasty and healthy foods, and have a great time. We have so many reasons to choose this lifestyle from health, to animal rights, to environmentalism. We are part of a community, so let's come together and share our time, our conversation, and our friendship with one another!

Avec mes amis means "with my friends". If you're a vegetarian/vegan and care about the rights of animals, this is the group for you!' Our group's activities normally include getting together in a variety of ways including peaceful leafleting and demonstrations, playing the CASHFLOW game, dinners, and joining in with other like minded groups for a fun night out or social event. The CASHFLOW game day is a fun pot luck party in an intimate setting. This board game teaches activists how …

If American diet trends continue, it is predicted that by the year 2015, 2 in every 5 adults will be obese. Hundreds of nutritional studies have demonstrated a strong and undeniable link between malnourishment and chronic illnesses such as Type 2 diabetes, Heart Disease, and Cancer. By providing our members with the opportunity to attend FREE nutrition lectures in addition to special diet cooking classes, healthy eating store tours, fitness assessments, a nutrition book club, and consultations w …

Orange County People for Animals is a Southern California-based 501(c)3 non-profit animal advocacy organization founded in 1988 to help create a compassionate, healthy and peaceful planet for all living beings. Our mission is to have our guiding principles present in the fabric of everyday society: Every being has the right to live free from exploitation. By educating people, we will create a compassionate, healthy and peaceful planet. There are consequences t …