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, …

This group is designed to build and unify the community of Ayurvedic practitioners, interns, students & enthusiasts in the San Francisco Bay Area. All those with an interest in Ayurveda living in the San Francisco Bay Area are welcome to join. We have by-donation Ayurveda Sangha meetups about 8-9 times per year which typically feature the timeless teachings of ayurveda, a live vegetarian cooking demo and a community potluck. We also have a variety of special events and workshops offered by some …

(Note: This intro will be updated soon) The new organizer (Joni) sent the following note to all members of the group on 10/4/09: ----- Hello Cooking enthusiasts! Joni here, your interim organizer. I started a MeetUp group in Lafayette not too long ago and just today found this group ... needing an organizer... and, well, perhaps we can become one. Let's see how things go. Please visit my MeetUp group: www.meetup.com/nourish-now Let's meet this Friday! Please join me/my group... …

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, …

Welcome!  This group is all about making new friends and supporting each other to not only achieve healthier weight, but also move to greater strength and self understanding. Are you a foodie living in the bay area? Are you looking to eat healthier, but could use some guidance?Are you looking to get into better shape and overall health in a healthy way?  Then let's meet up and network! Many of us may have tried weight loss and healthy lifestyle change tactics and not gotten the results we wanted …

A warm WELCOME to all of you who are new to The Sage Table, where we focus on seasonal, organic, healthful, wholesome, nourishing food that tastes fresh and delicious. There is great energy brewing around home cooking these days, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity in my classes to teach you to cook delicious, nourishing food and to share with you my passion and knowledge that I have gained after more than 20 years of cooking. I am ever more aware of the important role that home cooking …

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.

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 …

Everyone is Welcome! Let's enjoy vegan and vegetarian food. I grew up as vegan and vegetarian. There are a lot of vegan and vegetarian options in San Francisco. Let’s check them out. Let's also try cooking simple seductive dishes at home. Vegan and vegetarian cooking is not special. I hope I can encourage people for experimenting with vegetarian and vegan food. We are going to have simple get together, potlucks, dinners, brunches etc. We will be meeting around greater San Francisco Area inclu …

Greetings meditation newbies, enthusiasts and cautious observers! These Meditation and Mindfulness classes are intended for people who are living and working in today’s active and chaotic world. They're for people who seek to find more peace within themselves and integrate that peace into their everyday lives. Anyone can practice and benefit from meditation: students, people taking care of children, those working 8-to-6 in corporate America, activists, non-activists, vegetarians, vegans, fruitar …

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 …

We are writers  seriously dedicated to the process and content of our writing. Some of us work professionally as writers (I'm a developmental editor) and also have different creative genres of writing that we are working on (novels, scripts, essays, memoirs, travel writing, and more). Others work in different professions but have writing projects they are deeply committed to. We also consider the publishing industry and marketing. As your organizer, I have many years in the publishing industry ( …

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 …

40's+ baby boomers or others who just love to enjoy a good time, sing or play 50's, 60's, 70's music. Bring your guitar, bongos, tambourine or just your 'shower only' voice that will blend in perfectly with everyone else's. We provide song books for you to pick your favorites. This is not for original compositions or performers. Think of it as kind of live karaoke. Please be prepared to bring something good to eat for 8-10 people. Preferably vegetarian. We will provide paper goods so there will …

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 …

About This group is for people wanting to find secret dining events. It is also a place for people planning to hold a secret dining event to advertise and sign up guests. What is secret dining? Secret dining is when someone uses their house or some other space to run a cross between an amateur restaurant and an intimate dinner party. Hosts serve up a menu of fresh home cooked dishes and guests make a donation or bring a gift to so say thank you. (A recommended donation can be specified in advan …

Do you know how much nutrients are in a cup of juice made from fresh vegetables and fruits? Are you hesitant to start because you don't know how to start, or what it takes, or just what the juices taste like? You are in the right place right here. This is a group for anyone interested in using fresh and organic vegetables and fruits to make EASY, HEALTHY, and YUMMY juice. Hi, I'm Jackie. I started this group so that I can introduce the benefits of adding vegetables and fruits in our diet to more …

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 …

Welcome, Plant Lovers! This is a meetup group for vegans in the S.F. Bay Area who want to come and socialize with other vegans and eat delicious vegan food. All of our get togethers will be raw vegan friendly, and we will make sure that there are at least two or more raw vegan dishes.

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 …

Brrr... it's cold out there. Come join like minded foodies for Sunday dinner. Whereas Sunday is often leftovers night, join us for a home cooked meal and make new friends. Comfort food will be the theme as the cold weather leaves us craving heavier dishes and warmer food. The emphasis will be on fresh, locally grown and organic produce, free-range meats and California wines. Think sinful desserts made with Calebaut Chocolate, sweet berries, or Creme Brulee if you're game. If you like cooking wit …

Feel rejuvenated and cleanse the mind, body and spirit! Join Dr. Jennifer Strider (ND) and Amy Griffith, certified Health Coach and Nutrition Consultant, as we take you through a 21-day food and juice cleanse. Learn to prepare simple, delicious meals as you allow your body time and space to get rid of unwanted toxins and eliminate your need for sugar and other processed foods.

Pasta lovers, no wait, FRESH HOMEMADE pasta lovers, it's time to get together! Join us and have fun while cooking delicious fresh pasta with Alessandro, an italian guy from Emilia-Romagna -the region of tortellini, lasagne and cannelloni! YAY!!

Group is a non-denominational and open to all sincere seekers, i.e. no faith is advocated over another. Group activities may include, but not be limited to, informal vegetarian potlucks, listening to Vedic lectures, or just visiting the outdoors in good company.

Lets go on an Indian Food Expedition. Not all Indian eateries are the same. There are buffets, a la cart, chaat, sweet shops, snacks and the lists goes on. There is no one type of Indian food as it includes Bengali, Goan, Rajasthani, South Indian,  Punjabi and more all loaded with exotic and intricate flavors. The naming of Indian foods is not nearly as complex as it sounds! many dishes are named after the cooking process.  Tandoor simply means roasted or barbequed.  If you're new (or even an ex …

This is a group for anyone interested in walking for health and fitness. All skill levels are welcome. We meet the first Sunday morning of each month to walk Lake Merritt and finish with a vegetarian breakfast at Immanuel Temple SDA Church in Oakland. We started the group to help motivate others to a more active lifestyle, some in our group have reversed diabetes, lost weight and established ongoing active lifestyles. We want to share that with anyone else who is working to become more active.

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.

This is a group for vegetarians or those wishing to explore vegetarian cuisine. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to bring East Contra Costa vegetarians together. Looking forward to dining, lunching, brunching, snacking and picnicking together as well as recipe sharing and more!