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What is veganism?
Veganism is an ethical stance against all forms of animal exploitation. It is the recognition that animals are not ours to eat, wear or use in any way. This recognition means following a corresponding way of life. The benefits of veganism to human and planetary health are many but the reason for veganism is the animals. Veganism is the refusal to cause completely unnecessary suffering and death to other sentient beings. If you think it's wrong to hurt animals, you already believe in veganism.
We humans are social creatures and so having a vegan community is extremely important for going vegan and staying vegan. This group is for vegans and those aspiring to be vegan, for those who care about animal issues and who have a sincere interest in veganism. We hope to create fun, support and friendship for the vegan community. People of all ages are welcome, veganism is for everyone!
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Vegan by El Zamorano dinner in Costa Mesa + see "Inherit the Wind" Play at OCC
Vegan by El Zamorano, 3011 Harbor Blvd, #A, Costa Mesa, CA, USCome relax on a Friday night with us for a vegan Mexican dinner, see a theater drama at Orange Coast College Rep nearby, and possibly go even to a free public viewing telescope star party afterwards at the Orange Coast College planetarium on campus if the telescopes are still out when the play is done.
Here are the flexible options, come to 1, 2, or all 3:
- 5PM – 7 PM Group Mexican dinner at Vegan by El Zamorano
Vegan By El Zamorano
3011 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: 657.247.5200Vegan by El Zamorano menu
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Google Map to restaurantYou can ask the counter staff to direct you to the Meetup group if you don't see us upon arrival, which will be likely sitting at the tables in the side patio.
2. 7 PM – 7:30 PM
Travel to Orange Coast College (OCC) 🎭 to see the play at the Drama Lab Theatre , Inherit the Wind at 7:30 PM -From the OCC Rep website: “INHERIT THE WIND
Faculty-Directed mainstage productions in the Drama Lab Theatre
What is truth? Who decides? A young teacher is arrested for presenting scientific ideas in his small-town classroom and a fierce battle of forces erupts. Two giants of the law argue the merits of science, faith, education and intellectual freedom in this compelling and classic courtroom drama by Jerome Lawrence and R.E. Lee, directed by Wyn Moreno.
A production in our Theatre for Social Justice series
Tickets are sold online only: Student/Senior: $10.00, General Public: $15.00
In the OCC Drama Lab Theatre”
Tickets are $15 general admission or $10 as a student/senior. Please buy a ticket for 11/7/25 at 7:30 PM:
“Inherit the Wind” Play at the Orange Coast College Drama Lab Theatre Tickets 🎟️
Parking Lot C is closest to the Robert B. Moore Theatre, which the OCC Drama Lab is located inside:
Google Map to OCC Drama Lab
$5 OCC Campus virtual parking permit needed
Let’s support community theater! 🎭3. Possible option 3 if the planetarium volunteers and telescopes are still out when the play finishes:
Free Telescope Star Party at Orange Coast College Planetarium 🪐 from 8:15 PM to 9:15 PM, possibly later if the volunteers stay onWe look forward to seeing you for dinner and seeing stars 🤩 on stage or in the night sky! 🌌
DISCLAIMER: Group organizers and assistant organizers assume no liability; come at your own risk. By being a member of this group you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any group functions. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders, officers, or representatives liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an "at will" basis.
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**Dinner at Free Soul in Tustin 6pm***
Freesoulcaffé, 191 East Main Street, Tustin, CA, USJoin us for dinner at a completely plant-based restaurant. Bring your friends and family!
After dinner we will go to Divan's just a bit before 7.30pm for live music with a fantastic band and dancing.They have vegan Persian dinner options there too if you like. (Please be mindful this is a vegan meetup so we do not order animals or animal products).
Please RSVP on meetup or indicate if you'd like to join for dinner at Freesoul &/or after at Divan's.
Looking forward, 💖
Margarita
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