“ Hello, I am Celeste Tanit and I have been part of the Raw Portland email group for several years. I am currently living outside the town of Carlton, so have not been able to attend potlucks and meetups in the past. Would like to come Sunday. ”

“ Hi Sally! I'm Sherah and I live in Salem, OR - I'm a stay at home mom to five kids; number six due in December. I've been raw for a year now, and just recently committed to 100% which I'm very excited about! Thanks for including me in your group. ”

“ I am wanting to get out and meet new people. And hopefully make a few new friends. ”

“ Hello! I love meeting other raw folks, and anyone interested in nature, people, travel and health regardless of their diet. ”

“ Jackie Hill and family....David, Addy (12), Kiefer (9), Wyatt (7). Originally from St. Louis Missouri, lived on Island of Saipan summer of 2006, moved to Portland in August 2006. Was completely raw for five years now organic raw/vegan. ”

“ Hello to everyone. I am officially a senior now and the time has come to make a lifestyle change. Hopefully permanent this time. Back sliding into cooked foods has unfortunate effects for the worse. I am ready to commit and just need encouragement. ”

“ I just found out about this website and must say that it is a GREAT way of meeting people with the same interests! I would love to meet up with new people and have amazing conversations. I love cafe's and would love to meet you all over a cuppa joe! ”

“ Hello. I would love to meet all of you in the area! I have been in Corvallis practicing Oriental Medicine for a year now and enjoy all forms of alternative healing practices amongst other interesting topics. www.montageorientalmedicine.com ”

“ Our family recently moved back to Eugene from Colorado and we are interested in meeting others who are making the change to a raw, vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. We have a local "landscaping" business - Genesis Gardens and Design. ”

“ I am a raw food chef, moving up to Eugene in November. I plan to begin teaching raw prep classes in Eugene and Portland. I am so excited to meet new people with a similar interest. Feel free to reach out with any suggestions, ideas or requests. Love! ”

“ I want to hang out with other raw fooders and learn and share about it. I have turned some people on to it but find that if I could meet others who have learned and are dedicated it would be nice. ”

“ I have made several attampts to go 100% Raw and have a difficult time when socializing. I would like to meet other raw foodists in the area for support. ”

“ Want to go raw, but having a hard time. Potlucks would be a great intro. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it is a good way to meet new people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm loving the Raw lifestyle and would like to meet others living like this. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am new to the area and would love to meet like-minded people with similar interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet other like minded individuals ”