1005 Giddings Ave S.E.- Grand Rapids It’s 2024! In case you hadn’t noticed. Which means a lot of things, good and bad, but mainly means it’s time once again to look back at 2023 and some of the most important stories/advances in the world of science, curated for you by us here at Café Inquiry! …

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NEW VENUE - 1005 Giddings Ave S.E., Grand Rapids We’re meeting IN PERSON again, after a month’s hiatus, in our NEW VENUE – the new Institute for Global Education offices inside East Church at 1005 Giddings Ave S.E. in Grand Rapids! There should be parking available either in the church lot or on the street. You can enter …

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*This month’s Skeptics in the Pub will be held at Founders Brewing (outdoors if weather permits).* Skeptics in the Pub, "Critical Thinking with a Pint," is an opportunity for nontheists to converse in a casual, fun atmosphere. Learn more about the international Skeptics in the Pub movement at skepticsinthepub.org. (We don't invite speakers, but rather …

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Join fan favorite lecturer, Dr. Greg Forbes for our annual Darwin Day lecture entitled "Pseudoscience on the Rise; How Did We Get Here?" for a discussion on the rise in acceptance of unscientifically validated beliefs even though there there is no scientific support of such claims e.g., Ivermectin for COVID, microchips in vaccines, a flat …

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New venue! See the map below! Skeptics in the Pub, "Critical Thinking with a Pint," is an opportunity for nontheists to converse in a casual, fun atmosphere. Learn more about the international Skeptics in the Pub movement at skepticsinthepub.org. (We don't invite speakers, but rather follow our conversations wherever they take us. For a more …

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This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) The Food and Drug Administration is the agency responsible for approving new prescription drugs for market in the United States. But how, exactly, does it go about doing this? Join us ONLINE as Café Inquiry takes a look at the FDA’s history and …

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This event is held in person at 1005 Giddings Ave S.E., Grand Rapids. DON'T FORGET - Set your clocks ahead 1 hour the night before the meeting! We're back on Daylight Saving Time!  Many of us learn about advances in science and health care from general media sources. That information is often accurate and helpful. …

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This event is held in person at 1005 Giddings Ave S.E., Grand Rapids. Living Without Religion is a support group for those who are recovering or have recovered from religion. These people know your struggles, and can offer support. We will share experiences, resources, and solidarity to help deal with all the problems related to …

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  Carlisle's Restaurant – 470 W. Western Ave. – Muskegon 49440 Skeptics in the Pub (Muskegon) meets at various pubs, bars, etc. This month, due to a change in hours of our previous venue, we'll meet at Carlisle's Restaurant in downtown Muskegon. Menu is available online . Join us this month and enjoy the fellowship and …

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*This month’s Skeptics in the Pub will be held at Broad Leaf Brewery & Spirits.Skeptics in the Pub, "Critical Thinking with a Pint," is an opportunity for nontheists to converse in a casual, fun atmosphere.Learn more about the international Skeptics in the Pub movement at skepticsinthepub.org. (We don't invite speakers, but rather follow our conversations …

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