About us
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!
By joining this group and attending events, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service and releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup events and gatherings.
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The West LA/Culver City Vegan 🌱Joint Sunday Lunch Before Permanent CLOSURE! 😢
The Vegan Joint, 10438 National Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034, Los Angeles, CA, USJoin us for lunch this Sunday at The Vegan Joint in West LA/Culver City from 11am-1pm before their permanent closure of all three locations at the end of the month.
(Allow for extra time for on-street parking as there is a Sunday farmers market where the street is closed in front of the restaurant)
Google Map Link to The Vegan Joint West LA/Culver City branch - 10438 National Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034
Phone: 310.559.1357From The Vegan Joint website:
Our Story
We are grateful to share our story with you and proud of the journey that brought The Vegan Joint to life. What began with cherished Thai family recipes has grown into a neighborhood favorite known for bold flavor, fresh ingredients, and a sense of home. Every dish carries a bit of tradition, a bit of creativity, and a lot of heart. If something on our menu does not remind you of home just yet, we are certain it will after a few more bites. Here, comfort, culture, and community come together in a way that feels familiar even if it is your first visit.The Vegan Joint West Los Angeles is a favorite destination for bold vegan comfort food and Thai fusion cuisine on the Westside. Known for flavorful plant-based dishes made with fresh ingredients and vibrant spices, we serve vegan and vegetarian meals that are satisfying, approachable, and full of personality. Join us for breakfast or lunch, order online for easy takeout, or stop in when you’re craving great vegan food in West LA.
And from the owner, Rattana Hnoi, in a recent birthday video (subtitles): "So I'm turning 59. So after being dissolved for so long and been dealing with the business for 20 years, the last 6 years after COVID, it's been really hard on me. The end of this month, I think I'm going to close all 3 locations. Loan with SBA is too big for me to handle plus the economy and what's going on. It doesn't matter how much I try. It still doesn't matter how I try, it still doesn't turn out the way I wish. Come and support so I can pay the last payroll to my workers. I love them so much and I love you." 💝
Please come out to support this vegan restaurant before they close their doors.
If you would like to come out to the farmers market, Ted and I will meet in front of the restaurant at 10am and walk around the farmers market before the restaurant opens at 11am.
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
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Nice Burger 🍔 Dinner in Santa Ana, Free Street Salsa Dance Lesson, and ArtWalk!
Nice Burger, 1727 17th St, Santa Ana, CA 92705, Santa Ana, CA, USJoin us for a fun, flexible, 3-option evening with early dinner at Nice Burger in Santa Ana, outdoor beginner salsa dance (you can bring a partner or find plenty there during the structured lesson!), music, and art in downtown Santa Ana on the first Saturdays of the month!
*********This event is cross-listed with other Meetup groups, so you only need to RSVP once.
Option 1 from 5 PM – 6 PM: Dinner at the 17th St. Nice Burger 🍔 in Santa Ana!
After dinner, around 6 PM, we will drive to downtown Santa Ana for free beginner salsa street dancing lesson for Option 2 and/or Option 3, the art walk in downtown Santa Ana.
Option 2 from approximately 6:30pm -7:30pm: Free salsa street dancing lesson
Instagram video of previous salsa street dance
-Best to wear comfortable flat shoes, as dance is on a closed-off street.
-If you don’t come with a partner, you will switch partners in parallel lines after learning a segment of basic salsa dance moves
-If you do come with a partner, you both would simply dance to one side with your partner alongside the dance instruction*********Meet me by by the DJ tent at 499 Front St., at the corner of Fifth Street and French Street
Parking is free for the first hour in any of the DTSA parking garages and $1.75/hour afterwards. There's a large pair of parking garages at 300 Fifth Street, where I usually park and sometimes it's free all evening when the entry barriers are up. There's also metered parking and surrounding curbside parking as well—please be sure to check the signs and be safe as it gets dark in the evenings.
There is also DJ and live music nearby if you don't want to dance, but I'm dancin' with friends!
Option 3 approximately from 7:30-ish-9pm or a bit later : DTSA ArtWalk, walk around downtown Santa Ana to check out the art galleries and listen to live music or go back to DJ street salsa and bachata dancing until 10 PM!
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.
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Vegan Meditation
·OnlineOnlinePlease join us online for a peaceful half-hour of vegan-oriented meditation and mindful sharing. We’ll meditate together in silence for 15 minutes, then share brief thoughts on a topic related to compassion, mindfulness or veganism. Our aim through this practice is to cultivate greater internal peace and presence, and to bring greater mindfulness and compassion to our interactions with the external world and all its inhabitants.
We meet Monday evenings at 6pm Pacific / 7pm MT / 8pm CT / 9pm ET. Please note that while our route to mindfulness and compassion generally follows a vegan path, all are welcome – vegan, vegan-curious, and vegan-supportive. For our annual schedule and weekly discussion topics, click here.
Vegan Meditation is affiliated with the Compassion Consortium.
Please note these important details:
- As a security precaution, you must be signed in to a Zoom account to join the meeting. Zoom accounts are free at https://www.zoom.us/ (click signup) and you'll need to log in there BEFORE joining the meditation. If this is your first time, please register at that link in advance because doing so takes a few minutes.
- Please use a computer or tablet, as some Zoom features don’t work on a phone, and phones in general don't work well for our Zoom Meetups.
- Talking during the discussion is completely optional, but to help reduce trolling we ask that all participants keep their webcams on (and stay on webcam) during the entire session.
- Meditation begins promptly on the hour, so please arrive on time. When you enter, you'll see a meditation timer counting down from 15 minutes – that's your cue to begin meditating silently (or listen to your own guided meditation). We don't provide meditation instruction, but the basics are easy to learn through various online resources such as those here and here.
- While we officially end at the half-hour mark, depending on the number of people sharing, we may run later. If that happens, please feel free to stay or leave any time after the half-hour mark as you choose.
- The Zoom link will be displayed on the Meetup event page after you RSVP. We'll also send the Zoom link and discussion topic in a reminder email the day of the event. If you'd like to receive this reminder email, please keep your Meetup notification settings turned on.
See you soon!
DISCLAIMER: By attending, you agree that participation is voluntary and at your own risk. The organizers and venue are not liable for any injury, illness, loss, or damage arising from or related to this event. You are solely responsible for your own safety and personal property.
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