DON'T FORGET - DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME STARTS ON THIS DATE! (Assuming no edict to the contrary is issued).  Join us in our new venue!! We’re now meeting in the choir room on the second floor of Fountain Street Church! See below for further information. Few mammals elicit the gut level fear and loathing in humans …

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Join us in our new venue!! We’re now meeting in the choir room on the second floor of Fountain Street Church! See below for further information. 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 …

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NOTE: Due to the weather, this event has been rescheduled to March 12th at 7:00-8:30 PM! Join us for our Darwin Day lecture. This year's talk is titled "Twists and Turns in Teaching Evolution over the Years" by Glenn Branch, Deputy Director, National Center for Science Education. Controversies over the teaching of evolution in the …

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Liquid Assets Cocktail and Wine Bar - 221 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon Skeptics in the Pub (Muskegon) meets at various pubs, bars, etc. This month we’ll be meeting at a new venue – Liquid Assets Cocktail and Wine Bar at Core Plaza, inside the historic Lumberman’s Bank building. Three of the five planned restaurants are …

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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 structured discussion, look for Café Inquiry …

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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 …

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This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) Gambling has been called a hidden addiction because it can go on for years without showing any visible signs. Yet millions of Americans develop serious gambling disorders. Fortunately, awareness of the problem is growing.  March is “Problem Gambling Awareness Month”. In honor of …

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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 structured discussion, look for Café Inquiry …

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Science Fiction has long been a genre which has explored Humanist values. Join us as we read and discuss everything from classic sci-fi to newly published works. This month's book is "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig. This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated. You will find the group at a table …

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Liquid Assets Cocktail and Wine Bar – 221 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon Skeptics in the Pub (Muskegon) meets at various pubs, bars, etc. This month we’ll be meeting at a new venue – Liquid Assets Cocktail and Wine Bar at Core Plaza, inside the historic Lumberman’s Bank building. Three of the five planned restaurants are …

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Join us in our new venue!! We’re now meeting in the choir room on the second floor of Fountain Street Church! See below for further information. We’ve all heard the claims. Government is inefficient. Government social programs are wasteful. Private charities do a better job helping people. But the data may not support these statements.  Join us IN …

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