Plant-Based Comfort Classics
2024-11-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-02 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Chef’s Place, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33314, United States
Transform plant-based ingredients into classic dishes with this vegan menu by Chef John.
In this hands-on cooking class, Chef John will teach you how to prepare a hearty plant-based meal while practicing a range of kitchen skills and techniques. Improve your knife work and proficiency with kitchen tools, including the air fryer and emulsion blender.
This vegan menu begins with fresh tempeh tuna salad with dill followed by a creamy broccoli soup with vegan cheddar and potatoes. For the main course, prepare a savory lentil loaf with mushroom sauce accompanied by roasted vegetables. Enjoy a warm berry crisp with cashew cream for dessert.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

Vegan Thanksgiving Lunch at Urban Vegan Kitchen - Venue #1
Urban Vegan Kitchen, 265 W 23rd St.,, New york, NY, 10011, United States
It has long been a tradition for our group to organize a Meetup on Thanksgiving Day, for those of us who are in the city without their family over the holiday.
We also warmly invite those who may be going later in the day to their family celebrations, to start their Thanksgiving Day with fellow vegetarians and vegans.
*****Please RSVP for one Thanksgiving venue only. Please do not RSVP at two Thanksgiving venues to hold a spot at an additional venue. (If you do RSVP at a second Thanksgiving venue with our group, you must cancel your RSVP at the first venue. Thank you.)*****
**Urban Vegan Kitchen** is a trendy American / International vegan restaurant with **a new location on 23td Street**. They have a large and delectable all-vegan menu. Click here ([https://urbanvegankitchen.com/menu](https://urbanvegankitchen.com/menu)) for Urban Vegan Kitchen’s menu.
**Please arrive promptly, by 11:00am. There will be one seating only. We will be meeting as a group outside the restaurant, and then entering as a group when their doors open at 11:00am. Plan to arrive early if needed, in order to be on time for our group seating at 11:00am. Thank you.**
**TheTravel.com** listed Urban Vegan Kitchen as one of the “**10 Best Vegan Restaurants in NYC**” and wrote: “Feast on dishes like Korean BBQ “wings,” Chick-un & Waffles, and a shrimp taco so convincing that it’s real shrimp, you’ll question if the staff secretly snuck seafood in your dish. Spoiler alert: they did not; their “shrimp” is made of konjac, a starchy root vegetable native to Southeast Asia.”
For those of you who have never attended one of our Meetup events: this is an incredibly friendly & welcoming group. We’ll be meeting right outside Urban Vegan Kitchen at 11:00am, and then walking in as a group when the restaurant opens. Everyone pays for their own meal. Easy!
**Train Directions:** Take the **F train** to **23rd Street** (corner of 6th Avenue) or the **C or E trains** to **23rd Street** (corner of 8th Avenue). Urban Vegan Kitchen is at 265 West 23rd Street, between 7th & 8th Avenues.
*****Please RSVP for one Thanksgiving venue only. Please do not RSVP at two Thanksgiving venues to hold a spot at an additional venue. (If you do RSVP at a second Thanksgiving venue with our group, you must cancel your RSVP at the first venue. Thank you.)*****
**Please arrive promptly, by 11:00am. There will be one seating only. We will be meeting as a group outside the restaurant, and then entering as a group when their doors open at 11:00am. Plan to arrive early if needed, in order to be on time for our group seating at 11:00am. Thank you.**
Looking forward to see you on Thanksgiving for a delicious lunch with our wonderful vegetarian and vegan members.
David

VSDC Thanksgiving Day at GreenFare - Ticket Sales End Nov 8
GreenFare Organic Cafe, 408 Elden St, Herndon, VA, 20170, United States
If you want to join a group of VSDCers for a delicious Thanksgiving Day meal at GreenFare, space is limited. **Ticket sales will open to the general public on September 1, so don’t delay!**
**YOU MUST PURCHASE A TICKET TO THIS BUFFET AT GREENFARE using this link to [BUY TICKETS for the VSDC/Greenfare Thanksgiving](https://greenfare.com/product/thanksgiving-at-greenfare-noon-seating/). We encourage you to RSVP on Meetup, but that will NOT save you a seat or provide you with a meal on Thanksgiving Day! Ticket sales end Friday, November 8.**
**Menu:**
A delicious buffet will be provided with 100% organic ingredients:
**Soup:**
Organic Creamy Roasted Pumpkin Soup
**Sides:**
Organic Orange Cranberry Relish
Organic Mushrooms Gravy
Organic Mixed Local Greens with Balsamic Roasted Butternut Squash
Organic Green Beans Casserole
Organic Traditional Stuffing
Organic Mac and No Cheese
Organic Rustic Mashed Potatoes
Organic Acorn Squash with Cranberries, Wild Rice, and Toasted Pecans
**Entrée:**
Organic Wild Mushroom Walnut Loaf
**Dessert:**
Organic Pumpkin Pie
Organic Chocolate Pumpkin Pie
Organic Bread Pudding
Organic Sweet Potato Pie
Organic Minced Fruit Pie
**Fee:**
$87 per person plus tip and tax for a total of $112.67.
**VSDC: More Than A Meetup**
We are so glad to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we enjoy seeing you at our events. Did you know that [VSDC](https://vsdc.org/) is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits?
With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle.
The VSDC membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! [Become a member of VSDC](https://vsdc.org/membership/).
**Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct**
When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge [VSDC’s Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/) and commit to follow the code of conduct found at [Policies – VSDC – Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies/).
**VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.**

Vegetarian/Vegan Thanksgiving Lunch at Shanghai Villa - Venue #2
Shanghai Villa, 144 West 4th Street, New York, NY, 10012, United States
It has long been a tradition for our group to organize a Meetup on Thanksgiving Day, for those of us who are in the city without their family over the holiday.
We also warmly invite those who may be going later in the day to their family celebrations, to start their Thanksgiving Day with fellow vegetarians and vegans.
*****Please RSVP for one Thanksgiving venue only. Please do not RSVP at two Thanksgiving venues to hold a spot at an additional venue. (If you do RSVP at a second Thanksgiving venue with our group, you must cancel your RSVP at the first venue. Thank you.)*****
We are going to Shanghai Villa, an Asian restaurant in the heart of Greenwich Village. **Shanghai Villa does serve meat, but has about 40 vegan dishes, marked vegan right on the menu. If you or your guests do eat meat outside of the meetup, please do not order meat during our Vegetarian & Vegan Thanksgiving celebration.**
**Please arrive at 12 noon. There will be one seating only. Everyone pays for their own meal.**
For those of you who have never attended one of our Meetup events: this is an incredibly friendly & welcoming group. Please ask for the “meetup group” when you arrive. Everyone pays for their own meal. Easy!
*****Please RSVP for one Thanksgiving venue only. Please do not RSVP at two Thanksgiving venues to hold a spot at an additional venue. (If you do RSVP at a second Thanksgiving venue with our group, you must cancel your RSVP at the first venue. Thank you.)*****
**Train Directions:** **A, B, C, D, E, F & M Trains** to **West 4th St.-Washington Sq.**
**How to find us:** Please ask for the “meetup group” when you arrive.
**Please arrive at 12 noon. There will be one seating only. Everyone pays for their own meal.**
Looking forward to see you on Thanksgiving for a delicious lunch with our wonderful vegetarian and vegan members!
David

SouthWest Vegan Food Tour in Las Vegas
2024-11-28 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-29 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-30 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-01 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-02 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 7960 S Rainbow Blvd, 7960 South Rainbow Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, 89139, United States
On this Southwest Food Tour, you’ll sample delicious foods from around the world but in the convenience of the Southwest area.

Note: Begins at 12PM or 4PM depending on the day.

We’ll start at a cozy vegan Italian spot, and you’ll soon see why that is! We’ll have a seat, share some mouth watering food!

Then we’ll head over to a local Juice Bar and you’ll learn about the benefits of juicing and smoothies.

Lastly, we’ll end at a plant based Mexican eatery where the food is yummy and (almost) guilt free.

We’re going to focus our time at 3 major food spots in Southwest Las Vegas. You’ll sample everything from comfort food to upscale menu items! All the dishes and foods will be plant based and vary from indulgent to healthy on this unique tasting journey.

You’ll walk no more than a half of mile in 2.5 hours because FREE transportation will be provided (for 2-4 people) in between restaurants, and parked nearby.

VSDC Vegan Thanksgiving Day Potluck
Americana Finnmark Community Room, 9900 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 20902, United States
**Update as of Sun, Nov 24**
Friendly reminders:
– Please update your RSVP if your plans have changed.
– Please make sure to bring vegan dish to the potluck. Vegans do not consume any animal products or byproducts (no meat, chicken/poultry, fish/sea animals, eggs, milk or dairy products, honey, etc).
**Location**
The Community Room has a separate entrance. Please watch this walking video from Forest Glen metro station: [Community Room](https://tinyurl.com/vegsocietydc)
Join us for a fun and delicious VSDC Vegan Thanksgiving Potluck on Thanksgiving Day.
**What to Expect:**
**- Delicious Vegan Dishes:** From savory mains to sweet treats, enjoy a diverse spread of vegan dishes prepared by fellow potluck-goers.
**-** **Community Spirit:** Connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for vegan living and community-building. It’s a great opportunity to make new friends and share stories.
**What to Bring:**
**- A Vegan Dish:**
– Vegan potluck dish to share – please bring 4 to 6 times the number of servings times the number in your party
– A serving utensil for your dish
– Ingredients list or recipe for your dish
– Beverage for yourself or one to share (no alcohol allowed on premises)
– Help reduce waste so please bring your reusable plate, cup and utensils
Friendly reminder: vegans do not consume any animal products or byproducts (no meat, chicken/poultry, fish/sea animals, eggs, milk or dairy products, honey, etc).
**- A Smile and an Appetite:** Come ready to enjoy a fantastic meal and lively conversation!
**Location Details:**
The event will take place in the Americana Finnmark Community Room at 9900 Georgia Ave in Silver Spring, MD, conveniently located within walking distance from the Forest Glen Metro Station. Ample parking lot is available.
**RSVP:** Please let us know if you’re coming by **making 2 RSVPs** – first one here on Meetup and second one – what dish you plan to bring **by making RSVP here:** [Food RSVP](https://grow.withlome.com/a/c3e1b379-ec13-42c2-bae7-626211d7f94f). This helps us ensure a balanced variety of dishes and enough seating for everyone. **Please indicate how many people will be in your party – we need this information to get an accurate headcount.**
**Update Your RSVP**
Out of respect for others interested in attending this limited-space event, please update your RSVP promptly as your schedule changes.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you and share a Thanksgiving meal full of flavor and camaraderie. See you there!
**Contact:** For any questions or further details, feel free to reach out to Alena at [thanksgiving@vsdc.org](https://www.getyourguide.com/galway-l804/the-aran-islands-the-cliffs-cruise-t160070/?ranking_uuid=f5c6f59e-726b-4431-a391-8440a3eac3e1)
**VSDC: More Than A Meetup**
We are so glad to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we enjoy seeing you at our events. Did you know that [VSDC](http://vsdc.org/) is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits?
With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle.
The VSDC membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! [Become a member of VSDC](https://vsdc.org/membership/).
**Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct**
When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge [VSDC’s Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/) and commit to follow the code of conduct found at [Policies – VSDC – Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies/).

VSDC Vegan Thanksgiving Day Celebration @Elife, Capitol Heights MD
Elife Restaurant, 9033 Central Ave, Capitol Heights, MD, 20743, United States
Join the [Veg Society of DC (VSDC)](vsdc.org) for a fun and festive Thanksgiving Day gathering at 1 pm at Elife Vegan Restaurant in Capitol Heights, Maryland. We are pleased to organize another gathering on this special day of gratitude, partnering with our good friends at Elife, an all-vegan and black-owned business. This event is on Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 28, 2024, from 1 to 3 pm.
“Enjoy the fusion of ethnic soul food with a 100% vegan menu.”
VSDC will show an informative ~20 minute video by [Dr. Milton Mills](https://preventionofdisease.org/project/milton-mills-md/#:~:text=Milton%20Mills%2C%20MD%20practices%20urgent,for%20Responsible%20Medicine%20(PCRM).) about nutrition and a healthy vegan diet to reduce the risk of major chronic diseases. We will also show a short video on preparing 1 or 2 simple but tasty vegan dishes. Then be ready for a short, fun, and educational vegan trivia game with prizes!
**The [link to register for this event is here](https://square.link/u/L3aSouaz).**
The menu for the day will include more Thanksgiving-oriented items from which to choose. These likely will be:
**Entrees*
*- Sliced Mock Turkey*
*- Sliced Mock Ham*
*- Savory Sage Drumettes*
*- Maple Curry Drumettes*
**Sides*
*- Stuffing with Cranberries*
*- Cornbread Dressing*
*- Mac & Cheese*
*- Collard Greens*
*- Kale Greens*
*- Candied Yams*
*- Fresh Cranberry Sauce*
**Dessert – slices of over 10 varieties of cakes and pies, e.g. Sweet Potato Pie, Chocolate Cake, Cookies and Cream Cake, Pina Colada Cake, Bean Pie*
Do RSVP on this meetup page but **you must prepay to Elife directly to be registered for this event – see link below**. The price for one entree and two sides is $22 plus tax and tip – a great price for Thanksgiving! It will need to be paid directly on their website. Beverages and desserts are extra and can be purchased that day.
***Click on [this Elife link ASAP to register for the VSDC Thanksgiving](https://square.link/u/L3aSouaz)*.**
As you check-out from the Elife link, tax will be added and you will have an opportunity to specify the tip amount.
The location is Elife, 9033 Central Ave, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. There is ample free parking in front of the restaurant.
Note: Public transportation does not provide easy access to this location, esp on Thanksgiving Day. If not riding in a car to the event, then uber or lyft could be a good option to Elife from the Metro Blue line. Please check your options well in advance and decide how you can attend.
Elife has a seating capacity over 75 people so there is plenty of room.
***Let’s come together and celebrate Thanksgiving in a festive way at this all-vegan event!***
**VSDC: More Than A Meetup**
We are so glad to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we enjoy seeing you at our events. Did you know that [VSDC](http://vsdc.org/) is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits?
With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle.
The VSDC membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! [Become a member of VSDC](https://vsdc.org/membership/).
**Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct**
When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge [VSDC’s Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/) and commit to follow the code of conduct found at [Policies – VSDC – Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies/).
**VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.**

Deluxe Vegan Thanksgiving Lunch at Peacefood Cafe Downtown - Venue #3
Peacefood Cafe Downtown, 41 East 11th Street, New York, NY, 10003, United States
**Please arrive promptly at 1:00pm. There will be one seating only. Everyone pays for their own meal.**
*****You may not RSVP for more than one of our Thanksgiving events. If you RSVP yes for this one and you’ve already RSVP’d for another Thanksgiving meal of ours, please change that RSVP to no. Please adjust your RSVPs so that you are RSVPing for one Thanksgiving venue only, otherwise your RSVPs will be removed. Thank you.*****
It has long been a tradition for our group to organize a Meetup on Thanksgiving Day, for those of us who are in the city without their family over the holiday.
We also warmly invite those who may be going later in the day to their family celebrations, to start their Thanksgiving Day with fellow vegetarians and vegans.
Peacefood Café Downtown is the newer, sister restaurant of the very popular Peacefood Café UWS. It’s bigger & more comfortable at nearly twice the size, easy to get to, & has the same excellent food as the UWS Peacefood Cafe. Whether you’ve been here before or it is your first time, join us on Thanksgiving for a delectable lunch and wonderful company at Peacefood Café Downtown.
For Thanksgiving, Peacefood Cafe Downtown has a **special Thanksgiving Menu**. The Thanksgiving menu features two starters: **Chestnut Apple Bisque** ($12 bowl/$7 cup, gluten free) or **Raw Sushi** (julienne veggies, walnut pate, nori, sprouts, ginger, avocado) ($20, gluten free). Fried Oyster Mushrooms are $20 (gluten free). Or, for $24 you can order **Raw Lasagna** (mushroom, zucchini, spinach, cashew cheese, marinara sauce – gluten free). (This is meant as a meal in itself, or you can add one or more starters.) … **Or, order a “Deluxe” meal (RECOMMENDED), a large meal of traditional Thanksgiving fare, for $45. These Deluxe meals include your choice of four entrees PLUS ALL of the following: Homemade Stuffing, Porcini Mushroom Gravy (gluten free), Orange Mashed Yam (gluten free), Sauteed String Beans (gluten free) and Champagne Cranberry Sauce (gluten free).** These all come with your choice of any of the following four entrees, all for the $45 full-meal price: **Lemon Caper Un-Turkey**, **Holiday Pot Roast** (gluten free), **Stuffed Squash with Quinoa Pilaf** (gluten free), or **Lentil Walnut Loaf** (gluten free). **(Just to clarify, you get your choice of any of those four entrees, plus Homemade Stuffing, plus Porcini & Wild Mushroom Gravy, plus Orange Mashed Yam, plus Sauteed String Beans, plus Champagne Cranberry Sauce, all for $45.)** Only this Thanksgiving Menu will be served on Thanksgiving. (You can additionally order from a full selection of outstanding housemade desserts, and beverages, if desired.)
**Please arrive promptly at 1:00pm. There will be one seating only. Everyone pays for their own meal.**
**NYCGo.com** lists Peacefood Café as one of NYC’s healthiest restaurants. “Trying to change your relationship with food? This is a good place to start. Indian-spiced chickpea fries are a swell snack, as are the pan-seared mushroom and chive dumplings with ginger-balsamic dipping sauce. … The many facets of each dish breed indifference to animal protein. They do the same thing for refined sugar, especially when it comes to raw cacao mousse pie in a walnut-coconut-date crust. ”
**New York Magazine’s** take on Peacefood, “Vegan cafe/diner combo promises to please all but the most devoted carnivore.”
**CBS New York** rates it as one of the 10 best restaurants for Vegetarians in NYC: “At this elegant upscale vegan bakery and cafe, baked goods are made with spelt instead of flour. Even their vegan Caesar salad has spelt croutons. The chocolate chip cookie sandwich has a oozy-chocolate pudding like center in the middle of two crispy spelt cookies. Or try the grasshopper variety with a tangy mint filling.”
Indeed, Peacefood is also known for their **extensive and heavenly dessert menu**, including tiramisu,cheesecake, macaroons, brownies, key lime pie, strawberry shortcake, and chocolate chip cookie sandwiches.
For those of you who have never attended one of our Meetup events: this is an incredibly friendly & welcoming group. **We’ll be meeting right outside Peacefood Cafe at 1:00pm, and then walking in as a group at 1:00pm. Everyone pays for their own meal. Easy!**
**Please arrive promptly at 1:00pm. There will be one seating only. Everyone pays for their own meal.**
**Train Directions:** Take the L, N, Q, R, 4, 5 & 6 Trains to Union Sq. 14th St.
*****Please RSVP for one Thanksgiving venue only. If you RSVP yes for this one and you’ve already RSVP’d for another Thanksgiving meal of ours, please change that RSVP to no. Please adjust your RSVPs so that you are RSVPing for one Thanksgiving venue only, otherwise your RSVPs will be removed. Thank you.*****
Looking forward to see you on Thanksgiving for a delicious lunch with our wonderful vegetarian & vegan members.
David

Plant Based Food Tour in Pike Place Market
2024-11-28 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-11-29 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-11-30 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-12-01 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-12-02 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pike Place Market, 1928 Pike Place, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Tickets for this Plant-Based Food Tour in Pike Place Market in Seattle
Ticket for 1 person – includes:

lunch: 12 plant-based tastings from a variety of Pike Place Market businesses (sweet and savory included)

Highlights
Sample over a dozen plant-based delights as you bite into this fresh market menu
Get an insider’s perspective on the who, what, when and how of Seattle’s historic farmer’s market
A perfect way to have a weekend lunch, no need to be a vegan or vegetarian to enjoy it
General Info
Date and time: various dates and times available
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Location: Pike Place Market, Seattle
Age requirement: all ages are welcome
Accessibility: this experience is wheelchair and stroller accessible
For this event, all sales are final and tickets can’t be refunded, changed or modified. For more information, please refer to our T&Cs
Description
Come discover Pike Place Market in Seattle through this incredible 12-item tasting menu. Chow down on scrumptious plant-based delights that will immediately make you appreciate plant-based eating like never before! This special menu offer intends to dispel the notion that plant-based diets are boring and bland, so dig in as you get the special know-how to got to the market like an expert chef to hunt for the freshest local ingredients for your next meal. Get your tickets now for this Plant-Based Food Tour in Pike Place Market in Seattle!

Plant-Based Garden Feast
2024-11-29 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-11-30 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | NV
Celebrate the healthy goodness of plant-centered cuisine with this from-scratch four-course meal.
In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Laura, you’ll use high-quality ingredients as you learn how to craft a handful of plant-based recipes that are just as delectable as they are healthy.
Begin with a spicy carrot hummus infused with chipotle peppers and tahini and served with artisan crackers, and a fresh arugula salad featuring pears and toasted walnuts. For the main course, you’ll prepare herb-packed chimichurri cauliflower steak served with roasted tomatoes and quinoa. And because dessert can also be healthy, you’ll whip up a silken chocolate mousse.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

Vegan Adventure in the East Village
2024-11-30 14:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Gandhi Garden, Union Square W, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Discover the delicious vegan options the East Village and Lower East Side have to offer.
$ 125 PER PERSON
All-inclusive: 6 food stops and taxes.
This vegan food tour meets in Gandhi Garden in Union Square, and then you’ll set off on a vegan foodie adventure led by an experienced local guide. On this two-mile walking food tour, you’ll stop at a least five different spots to try unique and delicious vegan fare.
Some of the local culinary favorites you’ll enjoy include vegan Chinese food, artisanal vegan cheese, vegan soft serve and more. As you wander through quaint East Village and the Lower East Side, your guide will also share interesting tidbits about the history and culture of the neighborhood.

Turkey-Free Thanksgiving: Vegan Potluck, Mingling, & Prizes!
Dank-Haus German Cultural Center, 4740 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
—> PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE EVENT DESCRIPTION <—
Join us for our annual ChicagoVeg Thanksgiving event!
ChicagoVeg Thanksgiving potluck-style diner is a great opportunity to try a variety of unique dishes, save money, and be creative! It's an excellent way to celebrate the holiday in a circle of the likeminded people and make new friends!
WHAT WE WILL PROVIDE:
• Space for the potluck.
• Desserts donated by the event sponsors.
• Raffle prizes (Send a message via [chicagoveg.com/contact](https://www.chicagoveg.com/contact.html) if you would like to donate extra prizes).
• Some extra paper plates, plastic cups, plastic “silverware”, paper towels
WHAT TO BRING:
• Beverages to drink/dish to share. It can be homemade or purchased (as long as you know all the ingredients and list them next to your dish). Must be vegan. Please spend $10+ for your dish. For our general vegan potluck rules: [chicagoveg.com/veganpotluckrules.html](https://chicagoveg.com/veganpotluckrules.html)
• Serving utensils for your dish
• A list of the ingredients for your dish (in case some people have allergies or special diets).
• Although we will supply them, we encourage you to bring your own plates/bowls/cups/utensils (to be more eco-friendly)
• Some cash to donate
• The expectation to have a great time!
LOCATION:
• We will be on the first floor of 4742 N. Western Ave storefront. The space is part of the Dank Haus German Cultural Center.
• There is a metered parking on the streets. You can also parking at Fifth Third Bank parking lot (corner of Western and Lawrence). Bike, public transportation or car-pooling might be a good idea.
SPONSORS:
• The Chicago Diner ([veggiediner.com](https://www.veggiediner.com)) – Donating desserts
• Manna Organics ([mannaorganicbakery.com](https://mannaorganicbakery.com)) – Raffle prizes
• Rebellyous Foods ([rebellyous.com](https://www.rebellyous.com/)) – Donating food
• The Vegan Cafe ([hsvegancafelockport.com](https://hsvegancafelockport.com)) – Donating food and raffle prizes
• Stewarts’ Cheesecakes ([stewartscheesecakes.com](https://www.stewartscheesecakes.com/)) – Donating desserts and raffle prizes
• More sponsors will be added closer to the event
We will announce specific donations, as well as more sponsors as we hear from them. Check [facebook.com/ChicagoVeg](http://facebook.com/ChicagoVeg) for the announcements. Please send a message via [chicagoveg.com/contact](https://www.chicagoveg.com/contact.html) for your business to also co-sponsor the event.
TIME TABLE:
• 4:30 – Volunteers arrive to setup the space. (Please send a message via [chicagoveg.com/contact](https://www.chicagoveg.com/contact.html) if you would like to help!)
• 5:00 – Check-in & Socializing begins. Please don’t be late!
• 5:30 – Dining starts.
• 7:00 – Raffle Prizes Announcements.
• 8:00 – Event ends. Clean up.
COST:
• Entrance: $5 (Cash only). Kids (under 10): Free.
• Please bring extra cash to buy raffle tickets (one raffle ticket for every additional dollar donated).
CONTACT:
• Please use the “Comments” section on the bottom of the event page to offer/ask for rides and to post any questions or comments.
This is kids/family friendly event. Please respect our No Intoxicants Policy: [chicagoveg.com/nointoxicants.html](https://chicagoveg.com/nointoxicants.html)
Please invite your non-vegetarian friends to enjoy this evening with us!
THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY A VARIETY OF VEGAN FOOD, SOCIALIZE WITH OLD FRIENDS, MAKE NEW ONES, AND SUPPORT CHICAGOVEG COMMUNITY – ALL IN ONE!
Bring your entire family for this kid friendly event!
SPACE IS LIMITED – PLEASE RSVP IN ADVANCE.
Any question or comments? Car-pooling arrangements? Please use “Comments” section on the event page.

Vegan Sunday Brunch
2024-12-01 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | The Lair 420 Social Club, 323 N 52ND ST, Philadelphia, PA, 19139, United States
Every Sunday
Noon to 3 pm
Vegan Sunday Brunch
The Lair (420 Safe Place)
Sunday Funday (games, movies, & brunch)

VSDC Book Club discusses “Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH”
Online event
Please join the Veg Society of DC Book Club discussion of “Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH” by Robert C. O’Brien. This meeting will take place online, via zoom.
Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse with four small children, must move her family to their summer quarters, but her young son lies ill with pneumonia. The extraordinarily intelligent rats of NIMH devise a solution. Mrs. Frisby in turn renders them a great service.
To participate you must read at least half the book — and RSVP at least two days before the meeting. People who RSVP yes will get the details to join the discussion (a few days before the meeting). The details will not be posted on meetup.
If your children read the book they are welcome to join you on the zoom and participate in the discussion.
The VSDC Book Club began meeting online in March 2020 (previously we met in vegetarian restaurants in DC or nearby Maryland or Virginia). We read fiction and nonfiction in alternating months, about any topic. For more information (including everything we have read over 30+ years!) visit: [https://vsdc.org/Book-Club](https://vsdc.org/Book-Club)
Or contact Beth through meet up: [http://www.meetup.com/vegan-28/message/?recipientId=1642817](http://www.meetup.com/vegan-28/message/?recipientId=1642817)
Don’t be a no show! If your plans change, update your RSVP.

Vegan Meditation
Online event
Please join us online for a peaceful half-hour of vegan-oriented meditation and mindful sharing offered by [meetup.com/mindfulvegans](https://www.meetup.com/mindfulvegans) group based in California led by Dave Simon.
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.
Please note that while our route to mindfulness and compassion generally follows a vegan path, all are welcome – vegan, vegan-curious, and vegan-supportive.
**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 [www.zoom.us](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](https://www.mindful.org/how-to-meditate/) and [here](https://www.wikihow.com/Meditate).
* 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](https://www.meetup.com/account/comm/).
Any questions or comments? Please use the “Comments” section on the event page.
