Welcome to the Hagerstown Vegan MeetUp!

I’m Tara Petite, the group organizer here in Hagerstown. My vegan journey began in 1998, in my mid-20s. I have explored the spectrum of a plant-based diet, from being a total junk-food vegan to going all in on a raw foods diet, eventually setting comfortably into a balanced whole foods approach. Along the way, I lost over 100 pounds (and kept it off) and challenged my beliefs, but have stayed rooted in my core reason for being vegan: reducing suffering to animals.

I hold a master’s in health & wellness coaching and raised three kids on a vegan lifestyle. I’m always happy to offer support and love learning from others’ experiences on this path.

This group provides a great forum to meet fellow vegans, health-seekers, activists, environmentalists, backyard organic gardeners, etc., and, to learn more about issues pertaining to animal rights and plant-based nutrition.

We come together in a conscious community to share conversation, tasty food, ideas and information! We have vegan potlucks and occasional topic-based or support meetings!

A FEW THINGS TO GET STARTED:

1. We, also, have a Facebook companion group, so check us out there, too, if you use it! https://www.facebook.com/groups/hagerstownvegan/

2. We have a mailing list for updates (in case MeetUp implodes), so, if you haven't already, send your full name, valid email & town/state to info@hagerstownvegan.org to be added to the list.

3. Lastly, please take a moment to introduce yourself on the site and let us know what you hope to get out of the group! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Tara Petite
Group Organizer
info@hagerstownvegan.org
www.hagerstownvegan.org

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