About us
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.
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
3
"Energy is Everything: Recharge Your Daily Life" lecture and more!
Science of Spirituality, 4105 Naperville Rd, Lisle, IL 60532, USA, Lisle, IL, USLet's join Since of Spirituality (SOS), the organizer of VeggieFest, for the lecture "Energy is Everything: Recharge Your Daily Life" presented by Dr. Tim Fior, M.D.
Dr. Fior has been practicing Family Medicine and Homeopathy in the Chicagoland area since 1988. He is the co-founder and current president of the Illinois Homeopathic Medical Association, a founding partner for the Center for Integral Health, and Adjunct Faculty at National University of the Health Sciences in Lombard, Illinois. Dr. Fior has been a vegetarian for over 35 years.Agenda:
10:00 - 10:30 AM ~ Main Hall (A) Registration
10:30 - 11:30 AM ~ Doctor presentation
11:30 - 12:15 PM ~ Meditation presentation
12:15 - 01:30 PM ~ Vegetarian lunchPlease consider registering at sos.org/programs/harmony-in-health to streamline your registration at the event.
We will not have a formal meetup at the event so you can come and sit (first come - first served) at any seat and enjoy the event on your own. We won't be having any check-ins for the ChicagoVeg meetup either. But feel free to say Hi to the event hosts if you see us at the event.
All are welcome - Bring your friends and family! The event is free of charge!
Please use "Comments" area on the bottom of the event page for any questions or comments.
9 attendees
Turkey-Free Thanksgiving: Vegan Potluck, Mingling, & Prizes!
820 W. Belle Plaine Community Room, 820 W. Belle Plaine Ave., Chicago, IL, US---> PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE EVENT DESCRIPTION INCLUDING RSVP POLICY BEFORE RSVP <---
Join us for our annual ChicagoVeg Thanksgiving event!
ChicagoVeg Thanksgiving potluck-style dinner is a great opportunity to try a variety of unique dishes, save money, and be creative! It's an excellent way to celebrate the holiday in a circle of the likeminded people and make new friends!WHAT WE WILL PROVIDE:
• Organizing space for the potluck.
• Desserts donated by the event sponsors.
• Raffle prizes (Send a message via chicagoveg.com/contact if you would like to donate extra prizes).
• Some extra paper plates, plastic cups, plastic "silverware", paper towelsWHAT TO BRING:
• Beverages to drink/dish to share. It can be homemade or purchased (as long as you know all the ingredients and list them next to your dish). Must be vegan. Please spend $10+ for your dish. For our general vegan potluck rules: chicagoveg.com/veganpotluckrules.html
• Serving utensils for your dish
• A list of the ingredients for your dish (in case some people have allergies or special diets).
• Although we will supply them, we encourage you to bring your own plates/bowls/cups/utensils (to be more eco-friendly).
• Some cash to donate - This is our annual fundraiser.
• The expectation to have a great time!LOCATION:
• We will be meeting at the Community room located on the first floor of 820 W. Belle Plaine Ave. building.
• There is a limited street parking on the surrounding streets around the building. Please allow plenty of time to find parking. Bike, public transportation or car-pooling might be a good idea.SPONSORS:
• The Vegan Cafe (hsvegancafelockport.com) - Donating food & raffle prizes
• Manna Organics (mannaorganicbakery.com) - Raffle prizes
• The Chicago Diner (veggiediner.com) - Donating desserts
• Arya Bhavan (aryabhavan.com) - Raffle prizes
• Den Den (facebook.com/dendenrestaurant) - Raffle prizes
• More sponsors will be added closer to the eventWe will announce specific donations, as well as more sponsors as we hear from them. Check facebook.com/ChicagoVeg for the announcements. Please send a message via chicagoveg.com/contact for your business to also co-sponsor the event.
TIME TABLE:
• 4:30 - Volunteers arrive to setup the space. (Please send a message via chicagoveg.com/contact in advance if you would like to help!)
• 5:00 - Check-in & Socializing begins. Please don't be late!
• 5:30 - Dining starts.
• 7:00 - Raffle Prizes Announcements.
• 8:00 - Event ends. Clean up.COST:
• Entrance: $5 (CASH ONLY) if RSVP in advance. Please see RSVP POLICY below for details.
• Please bring extra cash to buy raffle tickets (one raffle ticket for every additional dollar donated).RSVP POLICY: Admission is $5 if you RSVP by 5:00 PM on Nov 20th, and $10 after that. A $10 "no-show" fee (per person, including guests) applies if you RSVP but do not attend and fail to cancel by 5:00 PM on Nov 20th (24 hours before the event). Organizers will contact all no-shows to request online payment.
CONTACT:
• Please use the "Comments" section on the bottom of the event page to offer/ask for rides and to post any questions or comments.
This is kids/family friendly event. Please respect our No Intoxicants Policy: chicagoveg.com/nointoxicants.html
Please invite your non-vegetarian friends to enjoy this evening with us!
THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY A VARIETY OF VEGAN FOOD, SOCIALIZE WITH OLD FRIENDS, MAKE NEW ONES, AND SUPPORT CHICAGOVEG COMMUNITY - ALL IN ONE!
Bring your entire family for this kid friendly event!
SPACE IS LIMITED - PLEASE RSVP IN ADVANCE.
Any question or comments? Car-pooling arrangements? Please use "Comments" section below on the event page.
9 attendees
Past events
525
