HumVeganity events are open to folks of all persuasions - omnivores, vegetarians and vegans. Some say HUMANity, we say VEGANity. What's the difference? Veganity is the vegan way of being human. It's not for all creatures - and perhaps not for all humans. But for those who embrace its delicious healthful bounty – through a variety of reasons including, health, morality, spirituality, environmental impact, animal welfare and animal rights – there are limitless benefits. Join us for delicious din …

================================== THREE Silicon Valley Gayme Nights Every Week!!! ================================== There are THREE gayme nights (where board games and card games are played in an LGBT-friendly environment) in Silicon Valley EACH WEEK that you can go to. They are held every Thursday in Sunnyvale, every Friday in San Jose, and every Sunday in Los Altos. Hopefully one of those times and locations will work for you. ______________________________________________________________ …

(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, …

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 …

How about having one group where you see your startup dreams coming true? How about meeting the Gurus/Mentors for entrepreneurship/legal/marketing/internet marketing/technology at one stop? And How about not spending a penny for all above? NOPAY is the place for you, whether you are an inventor or designer with product idea or if you have just re-engineered some ideas and you feel you can do better with a start up or if you are a thinker with an idea for startup or if you are a developer/comput …

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 …

CLINE was established to encourage and facilitate the scientific exploration of the intersection of computation, language, information, complexity, and intelligence as they are influenced by, and influence, the process of evolution. Of particular interest to this group is the development of self-evolving systems. The assumption is that apex systems evolve toward greater and greater complexity-handling capacity. Some call this "artificial intelligence," but we have trouble with the term as it: 1 …

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

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 …

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 those who want to commit themselves for 14 days of cooking every day. If you decide to participate, we will bulk purchase all the ingredients necessarily for you to shift your diet to "whole foods, plant-based diet", for at least one meal a day (the meals that you are going to cook). For the three weekend sessions when we meet, we will go through basic cooking techniques as well as flavoring techniques to put together a healthy and tasty meals just with plant-based diet.

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 …

Calling all bunny slaves! Looking to get your bunny some play dates with like-minded individuals that have fallen victim to the twitch of a bun's nose? Located in the East Bay and would love to have bunny play dates, where you can come with all your bunny knowledge to share with the rest of the group!

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!!

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.