Suburban Chicago Vegetarian Meetup

This group is for all those interested in or already living a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle in the Chicago suburbs. We'll be sharing cooking ideas, joining for potlucks, exploring vegetarian restaurants in the suburbs(and the city) and bringing members' interests into a variety of activities. Whether you're interested in the rights of animals or adapting a veg diet for your health or our environment, this group will offer you new information and experiences to get the most out of a veg lifestyle. Come join us!!

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February Vegan Potluck
- Sat Feb 25
  1:00 PM
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- 14 attending
- 1 comment
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Hello Everyone! It's time for a February Potluck! Please join us on Saturday, February 25th, 2012 at 1:00pm and enjoy delicious vegan food and the company of lots of... Learn more

Hosted by: Kathy (Kathy)
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Vegan Bake Sale
- Sun Mar 25
  10:15 AM
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- 4 attending
- 0 comments
Countryside Church Unitarian Universalist

1025 N Smith St, Palatine, IL (map)
Hello Everyone, We're hosting a Vegan Bake Sale at Countryside Unitarian Church! I'm extremely proud of how successful our bake sales have been so far and how much... Learn more

Hosted by: Kathy (Kathy)
Meetup
Feed My Starving Children packing event
- Sat Aug 11
  4:30 PM
- RSVPs not open yet
- 1 attending
- 1 comment
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Jul 12, 2012 4:30 PM
Feed My Starving Children

1072 National Parkway, Schaumburg, IL (map)
This is a long way off, but I wanted to go ahead and get it on the calendar, and that's how far in advance we have to schedule these great volunteer events with FMSC!... Learn more

Hosted by: Kathy (Kathy)

Recent Meetups

January 29 at 1:00 PM, 5 vegetarian enthusiasts attended
Arbonne Vegan Skincare
They rated it 5.002 (2 ratings)

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Really nice time and great products! Thanks for hosting, Kathy!!!

—melissa

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This was lots of fun! We were pampered with facials and got to try some great products. ...

—Kathy
January 14 at 1:00 PM, 40 vegetarian enthusiasts attended
Shape Up with HEART at the Monkey Bar Gym
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings)

Hey Everyone! As many of you know, I do some volunteering with a humane education group called HEART (we've donated some bake sale proceeds to them in the past). On... Learn more
November 20, 2011 at 2:00 PM, 8 vegetarian enthusiasts attended
Movie Night at Colin and Kathy's: Forks Over Knives
They rated it 5.003 (3 ratings)

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It was great. Thanks for the hospitality. I am learning so much and finding out about great alternatives to meat and dairy. THANKS!!!!!

—Jackie

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It was great to meet new members of the group and we really enjoyed the movie. I'm considering making movie night a regular event.

—Kathy
October 30, 2011 at 1:00 PM, 15 vegetarian enthusiasts attended
October Vegan Potluck
They rated it 5.002 (2 ratings)

“
Kathy & Colin were excellent hosts & made me feel very welcomed (even though my dish was noticeably undercooked.) ...

—Elizabeth

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Kathy & Colin are wonderful hosts and it was very nice to see everyone and enjoy the great vegan dishes!

—Ron
September 25, 2011 at 10:15 AM, 100 vegetarian enthusiasts attended
Vegan Bake Sale
They rated it 5.003 (3 ratings)

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Very well-organized and the goodies looked and tasted delicious!

—Michelle

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We broke our previous bake sale record and raised a total of $522!!! ...

—Kathy

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Rose joined
Monday at 1:24 PM

"My name is Rose and I am a life coach at Mooseheart, one of the teen girls I care for is a vegan and I think this would be so helpful for her to feel like she belongs, she is 16. We both would be attending."
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Kathy commented on Arbonne Vegan Skincare
Monday at 10:44 AM

"With everyone's purchases, we were able to donate $150 to The Girl Effect. Thank you, everyone!!! To find out more about what they do: http://www.girleffect.org/"

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Cilantrochef commented on February Vegan Potluck
February 9 at 11:06 AM

"Never been to a meet up. I'm a vegan chef and baker always looking to meet like minded people."

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AJ RSVPed Yes for February Vegan Potluck
February 9 at 9:26 AM

Feb 25

February Vegan Potluck
Saturday 1:00 PM

14 attending
New Discussion

Parag started Bowling with veg*n friends
February 6 at 6:57 PM

"ChicagoVeg: Join us for bowling this Sunday. Hurry!!! We have some exciting prizes for winner and freebies for everyone http://www.chicagoveg..."

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Hilary joined
February 4 at 3:42 PM

"My Autistic child showed me how to become a vegetarian through empathy. My daughter and I are both Vegetarians however I do eat some fish. Fish too has been not appealing to me lately ethier. My daughter will not eat it at all."
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Kit Valentine RSVPed Yes for February Vegan Potluck
February 3 at 7:46 PM

Feb 25

February Vegan Potluck
Saturday 1:00 PM

14 attending
New Member

Kit Valentine joined
February 3 at 7:44 PM

"Hi I'm Kit. Became a 95% vegan a few weeks ago and the impact on my health has been immediate and dramatic. I'm really enjoying the food and have not had a hard time making the transition. Glad there are others of like mind out there!"
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Belinda R. RSVPed Yes for February Vegan Potluck
February 3 at 11:14 AM

Feb 25

February Vegan Potluck
Saturday 1:00 PM

14 attending
New Member

Lindsay Christensen joined
February 2 at 4:52 PM

"Hi! My name is Lindsay Christensen. I am a student at Carthage College in Kenosha, WI. I am very passionate about veganism, holistic health, nature, and animals. I would love to meet more people who share some of these same interests!"

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Suburban Chicago Vegetarian Meetup http://www.meetup.com/Suburban-Chicago-Veg-Meetup/ http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/b/1/7/global_39111991.jpeg

Mundelein, IL 60060

Founded Oct 11, 2009

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