This group is for people to come together to discuss and participate in store health workshops, cooking technique classes, healthy eating demos, and kids' club activities geared at making our community the best we can be mind, body and soul. We feature certified nutritionists, culinary trained chefs, authors, local vendors, and knowledgeable team members to provide you with the tools you'll need to go forth and spread health. Many of our events offer great Whole Foods Market freebies, too...So s …

Welcome! We live in uncertain times.  In the USA, governments at all levels are on the verge of bankruptcy due to accumulated debt, the disparity between the rich and poor is greater than ever before in our history, health-care has become a luxury, and unemployment and poverty are prevalent.  Notably, similar dire economic conditions have recently provoked revolutions in the Middle East and riots in London.  The protest movement "Occupy Wall Street" has recently begun in this country. As well …

The mission of Go Vegan Santa Barbara (GVSB) is to provide information and resources for current vegans in the Santa Barbara region, as well as to encourage others to oppose cruelty by adopting a plant-based diet. The GVSB Meetup group brings together regional vegans and the veg-curious for fun, food, information sharing, and veg-socializing. We encourage ALL to join us and for vegans and vegetarians to bring omnivores to our events in order to expose them to the joys of all things vegan....with …