Welcome! This group is for the purpose of meeting fellow vegans and people interested in becoming vegan, and for learning how to eat without using animals. Anyone interested in eating a vegan meal is welcome at our dinners. Please share your r…

“ Vegan since January 2005, mostly (80%) raw as well. I am 100% raw and fruitarian since August 2008. I consider myself an expert on raw chocolate. I have shifted my focus from nutrition to spiritual awakening since this year. ”

“ Hi, i love raw foods and am trying to go to 100 % probably at 90 or so right now. I love this healthy lifestyle and would like to meet other people with the same ideas. ”

“ Just here to meet people of like mind :) ”

“ Hi! I went raw about 1.5 months ago. I feel great, but don't have any raw friends. I have a lot of weight to lose and I'm sure knowing other people on a similar path will help keep me on the straight and narrow. Looking forward to meeting you all! ”

“ My motto is, "Peace for all who live." My goal is to enjoy the rest of my life. ”

“ I am new at this and need to learn as much as i can. ”

“ I'm interested in meeting other likeminded people who are on a spiritual path. Life is way too great not to share it! ”

“ Hi guys! I'm interested in learning from others about the raw foods/organic/vegan lifestyle as well as just plain meeting friends and networking. ”

“ Love all animals and want to help prevent suffering in any way possible. Look forward to meeting others with similar interest! ”

“ Ive always been around animals, so they've never just been animals to me. They've been my friends and family. I hear about animal injustices all the time, I want to be part of a group that will work to change the way people think about all animals. ”

“ I'm a raw foodist that lives in the Milwaukee area. I'd love to come to a meetup and bring some tasty raw treats. I'm really glad to see this group starting up. Rawk on! ”

“ Lookinfg forward to developing relationships and expressing ideas with like minded folks. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am training for a marathon and it would be fun to run in group. I also go hiking occasionally. ”

“ Hello, I am a nurse at Abbott and I am enrolled at The Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York training to become a Holistic Health Counselor. I would love to meet people in the area who are interested in holistic health and general wellness! ”

“ I've been attempting to remain clean for several years, and, while my chemical consumption isn't terribly outstanding, I would be better able to adhere to some routine with friends, and support. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am vegan and want to meet others who are vegan and vegetarian. ”

“ I want local Vegan Meetups because I want to be a vegan when I grow up... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I believe in a healthy, organic, mostly raw, conscious life style and would like to meet others who share these values. ”

“ I've a vegetarian songwriter and am interested in meeting other vegetarians especially other vegetarian musicians and film makers. ”

“ I never get a chance to get to a meet-up event because they are "already full". ”

“ Email me at erivkin@mindspring.com to get together for raw vegan gourmet pot lucks - best in TC, classes, retreats, and vegan community in Costa Rica - vivalaraw.org or search for La Joya del Sol. ”

“ HI! I'm 29. I'm Christian & a vegetarian. Moved 2 MN. 9/05. I haven't had much time to form many new friendships locally with similar interests. Daily I try to be socially & environmentally responsible. I try to live a natural & organic lifestyle. ”

“ I'm a 69 year old Minneapolis resident interested in the vegetarian (vegan) diet, universal salvation, and frequent communication with like minded people. ”

“ Very interested in learning more about Humanists and Freethinkers. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I was born on St. Patrick's Day! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm interested in connecting with other people who are into raw veganism and health! I'm vegan for the animals and the environment, but I'm healthy for myself! ”

“ I want to branch out a little more socially, hopefully with people who are interested in activism. I am a vegan and enjoy art and writing. I am in a relationship, so I am seeking plutonic friendships. ”

“ 26 year old straightedge veggie looking to meet other straightedge kids in the TC area. ”

“ Hi, I'm Chrissy. I teach yoga in Minneapolis. I have been vegan for the past three years and a vegetarian for nearly a decade! I am always looking to meet new people, especially veg people! ”

“ I want local Vegan Meetups because I'm interested in meeting other like-minded people. ”

“ I want local Raw Food Meetups because I just started eating raw and it's such a great feeling that I want to be around others that feel the same way. ”

“ I want local Vegan Meetups because I am new to the vegan community I am very passionate about animal welfare and animal rights and am looking to create a larger compassionate network. I would love to branch out and share recipes with other newbies! ”

“ I want local Raw Food Meetups because I want to adopt this lifestyle for my health and well-being. I'm convinced that raw is the way to go and I've tried a few times, but keep falling off the wagon. I need support and advice on how to get & stay raw. ”

“ Local music by and indie, vegan musician: http://www.aprylelectra.com ”