About us
Thank You for visiting the VEGphoenix Meetup Group website! We sponsor numerous regular events (dining out, potlucks, hiking) as well as many other fun-filled activities (food-tasting, parties, movies, fundraisers, seminars, etc.) for VEG-minded people, VEGANS, RAW Food Enthusiasts, and even the VEG-curious. We're a non-profit, all-inclusive group, so everyone is welcome with open arms!
And any group member can schedule any social event, 24/7/365! Click on the Organizer's photo and send him a message with all the details.
Upcoming events
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Top RAW Food Potluck with a Guest Speaker in Scottsdale!
Natural Grocers, 13802 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USJoin us and a special guest speaker at Natural Grocers in Scottsdale on Saturday, November 14, starting at 5:30 pm for this month's Top Raw Potluck! Come and experience the grandeur, the spectacle, the wonder of the world's most succulent and tantalizing foods. You'll discover new and creative dishes, consisting of savory and satisfying flavors, from foodstuffs found only in Nature. Get Real. Have Fun. Enjoy Life. And Living Foods! Hosted by Mary. (NOTE: This is a potluck, so please bring a RAW Vegan dish [to feed 8-10 people] and bring your own plate, utensils, and drinking cup [and take them with you].)
This is a potluck, so please bring a Vegan RAW food dish (veggies/nuts, herbs/spices, salt, olive oil are generally acceptable ingredients for dishes), or a salad (fruits, veggies, nuts, spices), or a fruit/veggie platter for eight (or more) people, fully prepared and READY TO EAT. Don't know what to bring? There are literally 4.63 gazillion recipes on the Internet. Type in: "Raw Food Recipes" in a search engine and see what happens!
To see what others have brought at past Meetups to this event visit: https://www.meetup.com/VEGphx/photos/29509277/
This event starts at 5:30pm with food at 5:45pm. Please be on time so your dish can be featured in the line on attendees first pass through it. There is a guest speaker each month after the potluck. Stay tuned for forthcoming details.
HOUSE RULES at Natural Grocers: No items with gluten whatsoever are allowed, there's no soliciting or selling of anything at the store (which are the exclusive realm of the venue hosting the event). And to cut down on costs/waste, please bring your own plate, utensils, and drinking cup (and take them with you afterwards). Also, if you could list the ingredients of your dish, that would be helpful to people with allergy issues. Finally, we must have cleaned and vacated the potluck room (just inside the front door to the left) by 8pm. Please cooperate in that regard.
Please be advised that this is a RAW-Vegan potluck. For those persons unfamiliar with "raw," that generally means no foodstuffs that have been heavily processed/heated/cooked. In other words, "raw" typically entails foodstuffs as Nature intended (e.g., fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts/seeds, sprouts) which have all their nutrients intact, and not cooked out of existence, nor processed into oblivion. Most manufactured/canned/bottled/packaged foods, such as popcorn, chips, Veganaise, etc. are typically not "raw"; though, cold-pressed olive oil, raw coconut aminos, raw agave, spices, and salt are generally-acceptable exceptions to the non-packaging precept.
For those persons not familiar with the term "vegan," that generally means free from animal products and their derivatives. This includes all dairy products, honey, and whey. If, on the off chance that someone new attends this event, and is unfamiliar with the RAW-Vegan parameter of the event, please be in keeping with the longstanding tradition of the leadership and members of the Vegetarian Society of Phoenix to be accepting/understanding (in the moment) of all people, their current level of awareness, and their own individual paths in life. This means that if there is a particular potluck item that is not entirely "raw" and not entirely "vegan," do your part (in a calm and loving way) to help make sure that this item is clearly labeled as such, and let the participants at the event decide for themselves whether or not to indulge in it.
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The World's Best RAW Food Potluck in Gilbert!
Natural Grocers, 2151 E Baseline Rd, Gilbert, AZ, USJoin us on Saturday, November 21, starting at 5:30pm for the World's Best RAW Food Potluck in Gilbert! Come to experience the grandeur, the spectacle, the wonder of the world's most succulent and tantalizing foods. You'll discover new and creative dishes, consisting of savory and satisfying flavors, from foodstuffs found only in Nature. Get Real. Have Fun. Enjoy Life. And Living Foods! Hosted by MaryAnn. (NOTE: This is a potluck, so please bring a RAW Vegan dish [to feed 8-10 people] and bring your own plate, utensils, and drinking cup [and take them with you afterwards].)
Socializing begins around 5:30pm, and food at about 5:45pm. Please bring a vegan raw food dish (veggies/nuts, herbs/spices, salt, olive oil are generally acceptable ingredients for dishes), or a salad (fruits, veggies, nuts, spices), or a fruit/veggie platter for six (or more) people. Don't know what to bring? There are literally 4.63 gazillion recipes on the Internet. Type in the words: "Raw Food Recipes" with a search and see what happens!
Here are photos from some past RAW potlucks to get an idea what to expect: https://www.meetup.com/VEGphx/photos/30455697
https://www.meetup.com/VEGphx/photos/30617781/
https://www.meetup.com/VEGphx/photos/29908480/Also, be advised that this is a RAW-Vegan potluck. For those not familiar with "raw," that generally means no foodstuffs that have been heavily processed/heated/cooked. In other words, "raw" typically entails foodstuffs as Nature intended (e.g., fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts/seeds, sprouts) which have all their nutrients intact, and not cooked out of existence, nor processed into oblivion. Most manufactured/canned/bottled/packaged foods, such as popcorn, chips, Veganaise, etc. are typically not "raw"; though, cold-pressed olive oil, raw coconut aminos, raw agave, spices, and salt are generally-acceptable exceptions to the non-packaging precept. For those not familiar with the term "vegan," that generally means free from animal products and their derivatives. This includes all dairy products, honey, and whey.
If, on the off chance that someone new attends this event, and is unfamiliar with the RAW-Vegan parameter of the event, please be in keeping with the longstanding tradition of the leadership and members of VEGphx to be accepting/understanding (in the moment) of all people, their current level of awareness, and their own individual paths in life. This means that if there is a particular potluck item that is not entirely "raw" and not entirely "vegan," do your part (in a calm and loving way) to help make sure that this item is clearly labeled as such, and let the participants at the event decide for themselves whether or not to indulge in it.
Conversely, there is never an occasion at any VEGphx Food-sponsored event for emotional outbursts or hostilities shown toward any of the participants at any event on the part of our members. Please leave all emotional baggage at the entrance of this event, and do your part to not embarrass yourself or VEGphx (as group) with any childish behavior. Love is the most important ingredient in any type of recipe.
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Wondrous VEGAN thanksLIVING Potluck in Chandler!
Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley, 3400 N Dobson Rd, Chandler, AZ 85224, USA, Chandler, AZ, USCelebration! Exaltation! Emancipation! Please join us and our host, Stephanie, as we sink our teeth into Nature's finest bounty, and let the taste of joy roll across our tongues, for a Vegan thanksLIVING Community Potluck in Chandler at Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley in Chandler on Thursday, November 26, starting at 5pm! Our annual ThanksLiving Potluck is an opportunity to enjoy an abundant array of delicious Vegan food alongside members of our thriving compassionate community. Tantalize your taste buds and break bread with us as we partake in a delightful feast for the eyes, tongue, and body at this sumptuous event. You'll discover new and creative dishes, consisting of savory and satisfying flavors, from foodstuffs found only in Nature. Get Real. Have Fun. Enjoy Life. With us!
Email questions to Stephanie at love.warrior.consulting@gmail.com
Location: Tempe Beth Sholom (Synagogue Social Hall)
3400 N Dobson Rd (between W Guadalupe Rd and W Elliot Rd, west side of the street)
Chandler, AZ 85224Date/Time: Thursday Nov 26th, 2024 | 4:00pm-8:00pm
Please bring a vegan dish to share (no meat, milk, eggs, butter, cheese, or honey). We are aiming for a combination of appetizers, fruit and veggie salads, side dishes, main courses, desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages. For people not familiar with the term "vegan," that generally means foodstuffs free from animal products and their derivatives. This includes all dairy products, honey, and whey. Please bring an ingredient list to place next to your dish on the serving table (this is to protect anyone with food allergies and to share all of our delicious recipes).
Follow these guidelines below if you are not sure what to bring:
A-J: If your last name begins with A through J, please bring a main dish or salad.K-R: If your last name begins with K through R, please bring a side dish or appetizer (mashed potatoes and vegan gravy welcomed!)
S-Z: If your last name begins with S through Z, please bring a dessert.
Also, with a goal of keeping things eco-friendly, please bring your own portable kitchen tools: forks, spoons, knives, serving spoons, plates, bowls, beverages, napkins, etc. for yourself and invited guests.
Help Us Keep ThanksLiving Eco-Friendly
We're working to minimize unnecessary waste, so please bring your own reusable dining supplies for yourself and anyone attending with you:
Plate or bowl, fork, spoon, knife, napkin, drinking cup or bottle—and a serving utensil for your shared dish.A little preparation from each of us can prevent a LOT of single-use waste. Helping Hands Welcome!
Community makes this event possible. We could use some help with setup and event breakdown. Anyone who simply wants to lend a hand—are invited to arrive one hour early at 3:00 PM to help us prepare the space, and/or stay till the end to help us clean up the space.
Cost to Attend - FREE | Donations Welcome
A suggested $10 donation is appreciated to help offset venue and event expenses. We want this gathering to remain accessible, so please don't let the suggested donation prevent you from joining us. (Your presence—and the vegan dish you bring to share—matters most.)Happy thanksLIVING!
Email RSVP and Questions to Stephanie at Contact - Stephanie Bucklin | Psychic Medium
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