Join our growing network of veg families who live in Chicago and the suburbs. Our community supports vegetarian and vegan families with kids. We also welcome non-veg families who are interested in the vegan/vegetarian lifestyle. Here we will build friendships, share advice and support our families' journeys!   This group is meant to be a community group that can connect vegan/vegetarian families within their local neighborhoods, where members can host an event such as a local playdate.  We en …

I am a fairly new Vegan living in Wicker Park/Bucktown. I'd love to meetup at various vegan locations in the neighborhood - exchange recipes - books - support & green juice together. The purpose of the group is to explore the life of veganism, meet like-minded guys/gals and make a difference in our health while protecting the animals from slaughter every day. I think you should join if you are a Vegan, Vegetarian, have a chronic health condition where pills are not working, etc. If you are simpl …

ChicagoVeg Cooking is all about tasty plant-based food, sharing knowledge and cooking experiences between members, educating each other about the many benefits of veg*n cooking and how to make it fun, and of course about making new like-minded friends! While we have a broad scope including Vegetarian, Vegan Cooked, and Raw/Living Vegan Food, we will mostly focus on a general whole food vegan diet as the source of tasty food and a healthy lifestyle. It has been shown by numerous research studies* …

Anyone and everyone that is vegan or open to becoming vegan, that is looking to spend time enjoying the company of other vegans.

Anyone may join, whether or not you're a vegan, vegetarian, animal welfare activist, green environmentalist, intellectual, or nerd.  All you need is an interest in what we do.   You can see our calendar for animal welfare / animal rights relevant events and nerdy and veg*n stuff: http://www.meetup.com/vegNerds/#calendar   We get together for a variety of events. They can be for social, ethical, and / or intellectual purposes. We encourage all members to suggest event ideas, on the Message board, …

This is a group that has dinners in restaurants. While there is a number of vegan and raw groups, our focus is a little different. We are looking to have events at restaurants that will provide vegan and raw options at our events. It may not always be possible to have a raw option but that is one of our goals. Another one of our goals is to have events at restaurants thay may not be only vegetarian/vegan or raw. We would like to show the traditional types of restaurants that there is a market fo …

Gluten is a fabulous wheat protein that makes up some of our favorite foods. It's especially cherished by people who are vegan and often use seitan in place of animal flesh as a option. Let's relish it and support those who make their living selling products containing it. Chicago Gluten Gluttons will host fundraiser dine-outs featuring glutenous options with proceeds going towards autoimmune disease research.

Calling all Vikas (term coined by me:) Girls nights out clubbing, bars, going out to dinner, shopping, animal care volunteering or charity galas, running, yoga, painting, cooking parties, just exploring and enjoying the city with other health-minded, and compassionate chicas.

ATTENTION!!!!!! This group is being transfered to a different site. If you want to join Chicago Veg*n Nerds, go here: http://www.meetup.com/vegNerds _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ We get together for various events. They can be for social, ethical, and / or intellectual purposes. We encourage all members to suggest event ideas, on the Message board. Some events we have include: 1. Potlucks 2. Socials a …

Come join our group of health-conscious individuals in a fun and adventurous exploration of limitless possibilities! Share new insights and experiences in vegan RAW food nutrition, well-being, alternative lifestyles, animal rights, environmentalism, caring for our earth, spirituality, yoga, alternative health and transformation!

A gathering of seekers of truth and community from all faiths and on all paths. While seated in the tradition of the Essenes this group is post denominational, respecting, studying and incorporating the foundations of Unity that cross all religious boundaries to bring us together in Love and action. This community is founded on Six Spiritual Foundations that can be applied in all faiths. 1) Nutrition: Vegan, Organic 2) Building Prana (Life Force): Yoga, Qi Gong, Reiki 3) Service and Charity: S …

"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food" Hippocrates Welcome to the Chicago suburbs raw and living food meetup group! I started this group because of my passion to spread the word about raw and living foods and to start a gathering place of like minded people. I am owner of learning RAW food and have a big dream to share. I am a certified Raw food chef and certified Raw and Living food Nutritional Educator who lives in the Burr Ridge area. I received my training at Living Light Ins …

    Meet and join with fellow Raw Foodists or those interested in learning more about the Raw Food Lifestyle! We meet quarterly at Whole Foods Deerfied, IL 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Other Meetups will be announced.  This is a group of community, support and education.  Come and share!  Join NORTH SHORE RAW FOOD on Facebook.

Come learn about the amazing benefits of juicing, this meet up is for everyone from those who want to start to those 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, Increased Energy, and disease prevention / reversal! I am a local chiropractor with years of experience helping others experience abundant health for the entire family!

The group is being combined with the Chicago Wellness Club - please check out their page and join! 

Monthly Dinners......vegetarian/organic and positive people. Lets do this!!!