What we're about
A group for vegetarians and vegans (and the veg-curious) to meet, share food ideas, socialize & eat some great veg food! We meet at different veg-friendly restaurants & have a bimonthly vegan potluck (on the 3rd Saturday). We have various other events, so keep your eyes on the calendar! We also have a message board where we share information and answer each others questions!
You do not have to be vegetarian or vegan to attend, but please follow the diet listed for the event. All events are vegetarian unless listed as vegan. Vegetarians eat no flesh foods, including stock, fish, gelatin and other seafood, while vegans also exclude dairy, eggs and honey.
Dues can be paid at a meetup event or email me (click the link to the left) for contact info. This helps me pay the service fee to Meetup. Dues are $1 for a month you attend an event or $3 for the whole year.
I look forward to meeting you!
~Jody Hamilton, organizer
Upcoming events (4+)
We're moving back to in-person! :) There may be periodic online game nights but I will keep you posted.
We have readied our home for public visits again and would like to invite folks back out the house for food and fun every other Friday!
Feel free to bring any games you'd like to play, laptops, video game systems, and/or food & drink(s) you'd like to share! I have a Wii, a GameCube, and loads of card and board games. We can also play TV games if you know how, but I don't really know how to do that. I also have 3 laptops and wifi if folks want to play online games.
RULES & FYIs:
-Everyone is welcome, no judgement. Nor do you HAVE to play. You're welcome to watch and learn, or just chill n' conversate.
-We don't drink but we'll usually provide some sort of dish and/or snacks. We eat a vegan diet but you're welcome to bring whatever you want to eat.
-You're also welcome to bring anything you want to drink but if you get drunk and annoying, you'll be getting your own Uber home. Or we do have a guest room as well, but be it known, inebriated driving is illegal.
-Feel free to bring edibles if you're into that, but we do not allow vaping or smoking in the house, nor do we like people coming in stinking like smoke.
-Masks are not required, but you're welcome to wear one if you're more comfortable. You WILL be required to show a vaccination card if I don't already know you're vaccinated. I'm not trying to be a COVID carrier who kills my grandfather when I visit him. If you're coughing, etc. you WILL be asked to leave. And obviously, don't come if you're feeling icky.
-Drama is not allowed. We are opening our home to games and good feelings. It should go without saying but hate speech like mean racist jokes, bullying, homophobia, anti-mask/vaccination, etc. will not be tolerated and you'll get the boot.
-If anyone is feeling uncomfortable for whatever reason, you're encouraged to tell me (Lisa) so I can do something about it (even if I'm the problem)! Text me or message me in Meetup, whatever. But do NOT let it fester! Let me do my job as host.
Lastly, thank you so much for your contributions! Meetup is an expensive platform, plus they help us provide food and snacks. Please bring $1 if you don't pay beforehand. They are genuinely appreciated.
CashApp: $trashmouthdiver
Venmo: @LisaLehman
Zelle: [masked] ("Donald Schmall")
PayPal: [masked]
- Lisa
- 1 attendee
We're moving back to in-person! :) There may be periodic online game nights but I will keep you posted.
We have readied our home for public visits again and would like to invite folks back out the house for food and fun every other Friday!
Feel free to bring any games you'd like to play, laptops, video game systems, and/or food & drink(s) you'd like to share! I have a Wii, a GameCube, and loads of card and board games. We can also play TV games if you know how, but I don't really know how to do that. I also have 3 laptops and wifi if folks want to play online games.
RULES & FYIs:
-Everyone is welcome, no judgement. Nor do you HAVE to play. You're welcome to watch and learn, or just chill n' conversate.
-We don't drink but we'll usually provide some sort of dish and/or snacks. We eat a vegan diet but you're welcome to bring whatever you want to eat.
-You're also welcome to bring anything you want to drink but if you get drunk and annoying, you'll be getting your own Uber home. Or we do have a guest room as well, but be it known, inebriated driving is illegal.
-Feel free to bring edibles if you're into that, but we do not allow vaping or smoking in the house, nor do we like people coming in stinking like smoke.
-Masks are not required, but you're welcome to wear one if you're more comfortable. You WILL be required to show a vaccination card if I don't already know you're vaccinated. I'm not trying to be a COVID carrier who kills my grandfather when I visit him. If you're coughing, etc. you WILL be asked to leave. And obviously, don't come if you're feeling icky.
-Drama is not allowed. We are opening our home to games and good feelings. It should go without saying but hate speech like mean racist jokes, bullying, homophobia, anti-mask/vaccination, etc. will not be tolerated and you'll get the boot.
-If anyone is feeling uncomfortable for whatever reason, you're encouraged to tell me (Lisa) so I can do something about it (even if I'm the problem)! Text me or message me in Meetup, whatever. But do NOT let it fester! Let me do my job as host.
Lastly, thank you so much for your contributions! Meetup is an expensive platform, plus they help us provide food and snacks. Please bring $1 if you don't pay beforehand. They are genuinely appreciated.
CashApp: $trashmouthdiver
Venmo: @LisaLehman
Zelle: [masked] ("Donald Schmall")
PayPal: [masked]
- Lisa
- 1 attendee
Jay's Italian Ice is a partner and Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge is our presenting sponsor.
We're bringing a very FUN Family Fun Zone, shopping, live music, and lots of incredible vegan food, and more to Durham!
$25 - VIP tickets - Get a cool upgraded goody bag that is reusable with items different from the GA bags. Limited to 100. Get entered into our raffle and get 25 entries for each VIP Entry you purchase.
NEW THIS YEAR
$35 - VIP PLUS - Not interested in a bag filled with items you don't want or need? Our VIP PLUS will be a cool reusable bag (different from the VIP bag) and also comes with our newest shirt design, Unapologetically Vegan. 35 entries into our raffle too! Make sure to let us know your shirt size!
Winners will be picked randomly after the festival and winners will be notified via email. Prize Packs TBD.
This year we are doing a suggested donation for our festival.
Please donate $5 or more or get a free ticket to help our vendors know how much to prepare ahead of the festival.
This will be a FREE festival with a $5 (or more) suggested donation.
Vendors can send an inquiry by going to vegfestexpos.com. Volunteers can sign up on that site as well.
*Food Trucks
*Live Music
*Family Fun Zone
*Free Face Painting
*Vegan Food
*Shopping
Come out and support our vendors and plan on enjoying the music too. Our Be-Ve Kids' Family Fun Zone is perfect for children of all ages and includes life sized games, coloring, basketball hoop game, and more!
The first 200 people will get a goodie bag filled with coupons and samples. Don't be late.
- Helene
- Indika K.
- Beth G.
- 7 attendees
We're moving back to in-person! :) There may be periodic online game nights but I will keep you posted.
We have readied our home for public visits again and would like to invite folks back out the house for food and fun every other Friday!
Feel free to bring any games you'd like to play, laptops, video game systems, and/or food & drink(s) you'd like to share! I have a Wii, a GameCube, and loads of card and board games. We can also play TV games if you know how, but I don't really know how to do that. I also have 3 laptops and wifi if folks want to play online games.
RULES & FYIs:
-Everyone is welcome, no judgement. Nor do you HAVE to play. You're welcome to watch and learn, or just chill n' conversate.
-We don't drink but we'll usually provide some sort of dish and/or snacks. We eat a vegan diet but you're welcome to bring whatever you want to eat.
-You're also welcome to bring anything you want to drink but if you get drunk and annoying, you'll be getting your own Uber home. Or we do have a guest room as well, but be it known, inebriated driving is illegal.
-Feel free to bring edibles if you're into that, but we do not allow vaping or smoking in the house, nor do we like people coming in stinking like smoke.
-Masks are not required, but you're welcome to wear one if you're more comfortable. You WILL be required to show a vaccination card if I don't already know you're vaccinated. I'm not trying to be a COVID carrier who kills my grandfather when I visit him. If you're coughing, etc. you WILL be asked to leave. And obviously, don't come if you're feeling icky.
-Drama is not allowed. We are opening our home to games and good feelings. It should go without saying but hate speech like mean racist jokes, bullying, homophobia, anti-mask/vaccination, etc. will not be tolerated and you'll get the boot.
-If anyone is feeling uncomfortable for whatever reason, you're encouraged to tell me (Lisa) so I can do something about it (even if I'm the problem)! Text me or message me in Meetup, whatever. But do NOT let it fester! Let me do my job as host.
Lastly, thank you so much for your contributions! Meetup is an expensive platform, plus they help us provide food and snacks. Please bring $1 if you don't pay beforehand. They are genuinely appreciated.
CashApp: $trashmouthdiver
Venmo: @LisaLehman
Zelle: [masked] ("Donald Schmall")
PayPal: [masked]
Past events (1,187)
- Lisa
- 1 attendee