Come together for community support in healthy eating, clearing away old emotions and discovering a truly healthy lifestyle together. Our group comes together and is committed to producing results like these: "My wife Susan brought me here, & at first I didn’t want to have anything to do with it. I have a friend who is a vegetarian & five months ago I used to give him a bad time about it. I eat steak & I am from Montana. I have been 85-90% raw for the past 3 months, I have lost 30 plus pounds …

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 …

Animal Protection and Rescue League is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which works to document and expose animal cruelty occurring behind closed doors, educates the public on animals issues through innovative outreach campaigns, and works with policymakers and politicians to implement humane change.   Since forming in 2003, APRL has garnered the attention of national and international media, influenced animal protection legislation, conducted numerous rescues of abused factory farm …

Join us monthly to delve into the exotic spice and flavor of India. Each class explores a different region and aspect of the vibrant culture and cuisine of India. Held at the Garden Patch Indian Market, 13230 Jamboree Rd (in the Market Place), Irvine. This is a fun and interactive way to learn new recipes and create culinary masterpieces! Regardless of your skill level, this is fun way to learn quick and easy recipes!

Do you like edible gardening? Do you want to learn how to have an organic garden full of fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables? GryFy is the largest and most active edible gardening Meetup group in Orange County. This group is dedicated to helping you learn how to "GRow Your Food Yourself (aka GryFy) with free monthly classes as well as other events. We emphasize organic growing using green methods that are practical for urban "farms" with little space to grow in.  

… What the evening includes: 2 Networking Sessions -(before and after dinner) Your business cards, literature & products are displayed/sold on our networking tables Dinner (Vegetarian selection available) Personal Introductions - Introduce your business/product/service Attract new business with promotional door prize participation 1 hour seminar Door Prizes Swap Service Sign-up list

We are a local group of compassionate people dedicated to healthy lifestyles that promote kindness and peace in our community.  I recently moved this group from Fort Collins, Colorado to Orange County, California.  However, it is still relevant for people anywhere in the world as I will soon be offering online wellness sessions and virtual events. Veganism is the foundation for justice, health, wholeness, and compassion in our lives and in the larger world.   I've found that there are many vegan …

Project Gratitude and its members utilize core beliefs of gratitude, love, and kindness to promote a sense of well-being in five key areas: Health | Family & Friends | Finances | Spirituality | Charity

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 to every individual's actions …

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 …

A fun and interactive cooking class! These cooking classes will teach you how to make simple and delicious menus from across the globe. We will explore a different cuisine in each class...from Italian, to Mexican, Spanish, Gluten-Free or Vegan....we will cover it all in simple recipes that a cook of any skill level can learn! These classes are very interactive, hands-on, and a great way to meet other aspiring cooks. There will be a base fee for each class which will depend on what we're preparin …

… The dishes will please a variety of tastes including vegetarians. Once the theme has been selected, pick a dish that catches your eye, the earlier you sign up, the more choices you’ll have. Then, bring that dish to the event and get ready to appreciate others’ culinary talents, all while sharing your own!   Whether you just moved to the area, want to experiment with new recipes or are just looking to form a nice group of girlfriends, this group is for you.   Some ideas for our upcoming events …

As an Ayurvedic practitioner, I often hear the hesitancy when speaking about giving an Ayurvedic cooking classes. The typical response used to be "I don't like Indian food." Well... no worries! These classes are fun, tasty, and the menus are varied from different cultures and what people are familiar with. The menus are carefully chosen to be one that is easy to prepare as well as accepted by the audience in which it is being served. There are of course Indian cuisine classes if they are request …

Come learn about the amazing benefits of juicing, this meet up is for everyone from Raw Food juicing to those just looking to discover new recipes or just enjoy fellowship with other juicers. Get together for healthy juice samples and classes such as Juicing to help with weight loss, detoxification, super healthy skin, increased energy, and disease prevention. I am a local License Health and Beauty Wellness Professional and love helping others experience abundant health for themselves and entire …