What we’re about
Welcome to ChicagoVeg – Chicagoland Vegetarian, Vegan, Raw Foodist Community.
ChicagoVeg is the largest Chicagoland community for vegetarians, vegans, and raw foodists to socialize and meet like-minded people. We organize a range of fun activities and educational events in the city and the suburbs. Whether you are vegan or not vegan, we welcome everyone who is interested in a vegan/vegetarian/raw lifestyle for any reason - ethical, environmental, health, or spiritual. We support a nonjudgmental community where everyone can feel welcome to express their opinions, socialize, and have fun! Some of the fun activities include the following: vegan food potlucks, exchanging vegan recipes, dining out at local vegetarian/vegan/raw restaurants, lectures pertaining to the veg*n lifestyle, and outreach events that promote a vegan lifestyle. We see the importance of educating others about advantages of veganism/vegetarianism, and we believe that a continuous education and supportive community are vitally important to sustain a vegan/vegetarian lifestyle.
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Join us for delicious plant-based meals, share your favorite recipes, discuss living a healthy vegetarian/vegan/raw food lifestyle, support green/eco living, and make new friends!Everyone is welcome!
Join us to hear about and to participate in our upcoming events!
Upcoming events (2)
See all- VEGGIE FEST, PLANT/SEED SWAP & TRIBE GARAGE SALEKriya Vedanta Gurukulam - Temple Of Harmony, Joliet, IL
AWAKE: Oneness Tribe & Natural Awakenings Magazine
PresentVEGGIE FEST, PLANT/SEED SWAP & TRIBE GARAGE SALE
FREE • FAMILY FRIENDLY • EVENTSATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2024 (10am - 6pm)
TEMPLE OF HARMONY: 3400 Earl DRIVE, Joliet ILThis FREE indoor/outdoor event is hosted on the beautiful property of the Temple of Harmony Monastery in Joliet, IL. This year’s event has so many offerings, that everyone in the family will find something they truly enjoy experiencing.
OUTDOOR
VEGGIE FEST & PLANT/SEED SWAP
Explore over 30 vendors in our outdoor farmstand. Fresh produce, honey, bee keeping, plants, seeds, gardening, home cooked foods, jams, handmade delights, breads, desserts and more.TWO EDUCATIONAL TENTS
Garden Hub: Stop in for the hourly workshops centered around the garden. Germinating seeds, gardening techniques, composting, bee keeping, rainwater harvesting, transplanting plants with outgrown containers, maintaining plant health (“what to do if…”), tower gardening, pest control and hydroponics.Cooking Demo Tent: Learn the basics of incorporating plant based foods into your diet. These hourly cooking demos include how to make both vegan cheese and vegan sausage, tips for preparing quick snacks to-go and practical steps for beginning a journey towards a more whole food diet.
FREE ENERGY HEALING TENT
Stop by for free mini-sessions with a top selection of facilitators from the AWAKE: Oneness Tribe Directory (www.awakeonenesstribe.org/directory) as they share their energy healing gifts with participants. Experience the many different forms of energy healing including Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, Lilac, Quantum Healing, Pranic Healing, Somatic and Vortex.TRIBE GARAGE SALE
Imagine a church rummage sale… but better! We are asking the over 9,000 members in AWAKE: Oneness Tribe (https://linktr.ee/awake.oneness.tribe) to contribute their gently loved items to our annual Tribe Garage Sale. Take a tour through the tent and find some new-to-you treasures to bring home!HAVE ITEMS TO DONATE??
Time to clean out the clutter with some Spring Cleaning! We have the perfect solution for you. Let go of your “no-longer-serving-you” items while also supporting the Tribe with your donations to our annual Garage Sale Fundraiser. Donations can be dropped off at your nearest Sunday Vibe Potluck location now until April 8th by simply putting the items in one of our Collection Tubs. We will also be available for drop-off donations at Temple of Harmony in Joliet on Friday, April 12th from 10am-7pm or bring them with you the morning of the event. If you have larger or numerous items, you can schedule a pickup and our volunteers will come to you. Contact events@onenesstribe.org to schedule a pickup.FOOD TRUCKS
It wouldn't be a proper festival without amazing food! Joining us for this celebration will be Trukin’ Delicious (Korean Fusion), Elisa’s Angels and a Dosa Stand.INTERACTIVE GAMES
Hop in for a pick-up game of volleyball or challenge your friends to a game of bags in the garden.KIDS KORNER
Beata Macias (Feel Better Hub: https://linktr.ee/feelbetterhub) the moderator of AWAKE’s Youth and Families group will be out with a host of other facilitators running activities for children. And don't forget… the ‘Bounce House.’ You are able to drop your children (5 years & older) off at the Kid’s Korner while you check out all the festival has to offer.INDOOR
VENDOR VILLAGE
We have a special selection of offerings inside the monastery with an additional 30 exhibitors vending items/services such as; crystals, massage, jewelry, sound healing, handicrafts, artwork, tarot & psychic readers, teas, musical instruments, pottery, magic wands, singing bowls, sage, incense, essential oils, supplements and more.FREE MEDITATION CLASSES
Each hour our hosts, the Swami’s of the Temple of Harmony Monastery, will be hosting 30 minute meditation classes which will include 15 minutes of instruction and a 15 minute meditation in the main sanctuary of the monastery.A special thank you to: Swami Matrukrupananda Giri, Swami Prabuddhananda Giri, Swami Vairagyananda Giri and Swami Sahajananda Giri for sharing their gifts with us. More information: www.kriyavedanta.org
MORE EVENT INFO: www.awakeonenesstribe.org/veggie-fest
WANT TO BE A VENDOR: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSetIkhXzErInc.../viewform
- CHICAGOVEG SINGLES DINING!Manna Kitchen, Lisle, IL
!!! PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE EVENT DESCRIPTION INCLUDING THE WAITLIST RULES AND AGREE WITH THE EVENT 'RSVP TERMS' BEFORE RSVPING !!!
We have heard a lot of complaints that it's difficult for veg*ns to meet like-minded people so we will try to help!
Join us for this exciting vegan dining event at the only 100% vegan restaurant in West suburbs and make new connections!
If you would like to participate, follow the steps:
- Read the entire event description
- RSVP for the event if you agree with RSVP TERMS
- Come to Manna Kitchen on time for check in
- Proceed to order the food and then go to the separate dining room on your left. You can choose any place to sit. The organizers will mix people up later.
- Enjoy the food, socializing, and connecting during the event
- After the event, you can take advantage of a new Meetup Connections feature that allows you to create matches/connects. For more info how the feature works: meetup.com/your-connectionsRSVP TERMS: CHICAGOVEG AGREED TO PROVIDE THE RSVP RESULTS TO THE RESTAURANT BY APRIL 16. BY RSVPING FOR THE EVENT YOU COMMIT TO SHOW UP OR PAY FOR YOUR RSVP UNLESS YOU CANCEL BEFORE APRIL 16 @ 12PM. THIS INCLUDES ANY GUESTS ON YOUR RSVP. IF YOU RSVP’d BUT DON'T COME (UNLESS CANCELED ON TIME), YOU PAY $10 ON-LINE (PLUS FOR YOUR GUESTS, IF ANY). ORGANIZERS WILL CONTACT YOU.
Please invite your friends to enjoy this evening with us (They need to RSVP separately).
SPACE IS LIMITED - PLEASE RSVP IN ADVANCE NOT TO MISS THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY THE DINING, SOCIALIZING, AND MAKING NEW FRIENDS!
If the event is full and you join the Waitlist, you can be moved to the RSVP list whenever other people cancel their RSVP. Please remove yourself from the Waitlist if you can no longer commit to coming. Once you are moved from the waitlist to an active RSVP, and you do not attend, RSVP TERMS will apply.
Any question or comments? Car-pooling arrangements? Please use "Comments" section on the event page.