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SUMMARY:Skeptics in the Pub (Muskegon)
DESCRIPTION:Cajun Cuisine by Us – 333 W Western Ave Suite B\, Muskegon\n\nWe’re trying something different! Café Inquiry Muskegon is now Skeptics in the Pub (Muskegon). We will meet at various pubs\, bars\, etc. Join us this month\, at Cajun Cuisine by Us and enjoy the fellowship and free-flowing conversation. This restaurant is currently waiting for its liquor license after a change in ownership\, but if they don’t have it by our meeting date they have plenty of non-alcoholic “mocktails” available\, as well as some excellent food! Look for the Michigan Humanist table signs. And don’t worry if you don’t drink. Consumption of alcohol is not expected or required. \nSkeptics in the Pub\, “Critical Thinking with a Pint\,” is an opportunity for non-theists 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 events on our calendar.)Don’t drink? That’s okay! Many famous skeptics were teetotalers\, and there is no problem with that. Drinking skeptically means drinking responsibly. Science teaches us what alcohol does to the human body. You will find the group at a table with little Michigan Humanists table signs. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated\, but not expected. \nSkeptics in the Pub(Muskegon) meets each month on the second Thursday. \n\n  \n— \nMichigan Humanists values the participation of all guests — requests for reasonable accommodation may be made by contacting the event host at least three days prior to the event. \nMichigan Humanists expects all guests to engage in respectful discussion. Critiques on views and claims based on merit are allowed\, but not attacks on individuals who hold other perspectives. \nAny person engaging in disruptive behavior or harassment will be asked to leave\, and may be banned from future events pending the severity of the action. Please speak to the event host or contact info@michiganhumanists.org if you feel these expectations are being violated.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanists.org/event/ci-msk-3-2023-02-09-2023-12-14-2/
LOCATION:Cajun Cuisine by Us\, 333 W. Western Ave\, Muskegon\, Michigan
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ORGANIZER;CN="Frank Crownover":MAILTO:frankob5@comcast.net
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SUMMARY:Café Inquiry Grand Rapids - Music Makes Me Quixotic.  IN PERSON!!
DESCRIPTION:Steve Andersen leads the LIVE IN PERSON discussion as we delve into the anthropological time capsule of music. Why are we prone to make music? Why do many of us experience ethereal/transcendent feelings when our auditory system is activated/flooded with music?  The title indicates this topic is less about intellect/fact-finding\, and more about joy. Please list your five favorite songs ahead of time. I know\, I know\, that’s difficult. Due to time constraints\, you may take one and explain why it may be so emotional/physical. Here are a few snippets of information to chew on:  Michael Spitzer looks at 40000 years of music in this 8-minute video. This brief article from the MIT Press Reader looks at the evolutionary origins of human musicality as it asks the question\, “Are Humans the Only Musical Species?” Finally\, this 11-minute video clip covers one person’s list of “The Top 10 Songs To Get Everyone On the Dance Floor”. We’ve been looking forward to this ever since Steve proposed the topic\, so let’s have fun with it! No promises\, but we may even have a special guest! Hope to see you there! \nPost-Event Followup: Here is a link to a Spotify playlist created from the attendees’ favorite songs lists. Enjoy and/or add to it!  \nCafé Inquiry starts with a short introduction of the day’s topic\, followed by casual discussion. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated\, but not expected. \nAttendees are able to future propose topics which would align with Michigan Humanist’s purpose: from atheism\, agnosticism\, humanism\, secularism\, and freethinking to broader subjects in science and humanities\, such as religion\, philosophy\, social issues\, politics\, evolution\, morality\, ethics\, and psychology. \nCafé Inquiry (Grand Rapids) meets each month on the second and fourth Sunday. \n— \nMichigan Humanists values the participation of all guests — requests for reasonable accommodation may be made by contacting the event host at least three days prior to the event. \nMichigan Humanists expects all guests to engage in respectful discussion. Critiques on views and claims based on merit are allowed\, but not attacks on individuals who hold other perspectives. \nAny person engaging in disruptive behavior or harassment will be asked to leave\, and may be banned from future events pending the severity of the action. Please speak to the event host or contact info@michiganhumanists.org if you feel these expectations are being violated.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanists.org/event/ci-gr-2023-11-12/
LOCATION:Institute for Global Education\, 1118 Wealthy Street S.E.\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Frank Crownover and Jessica Wolin":MAILTO:cafeinquiry-grandrapids@michiganhumanists.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231112T143000
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SUMMARY:Living Without Religion Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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 leaving religion and moving onward in your life. \nIf you have left your religion\, are thinking of leaving\, or would like to support others in similar situations — this is the space for you. You are not alone in your search for a secular lifestyle. Questions and stories will be shared\, friends will be made\, and discussions will be had. \nLiving Without Religion is always free and open to anyone who meets the above criteria. \nLiving Without Religion (Grand Rapids) meets each month on the second Sunday. \n— \nMichigan Humanists values the participation of all guests — requests for reasonable accommodation may be made by contacting the event host at least three days prior to the event. \nMichigan Humanists expects all guests to engage in respectful discussion. Any person engaging in disruptive behavior or harassment will be asked to leave\, and may be banned from future events pending the severity of the action. Please speak to the event host or contact info@michiganhumanists.org if you feel these expectations are being violated. \nContact: Randy Kuipers\, livingwithoutreligion-grandrapids@michiganhumanists.org \n\n 
URL:https://www.michiganhumanists.org/event/lwr-gr-2023-11-12/
LOCATION:Institute for Global Education\, 1118 Wealthy Street S.E.\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Randy Kuipers":MAILTO:livingwithoutreligion-grandrapids@michiganhumanists.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231115T190000
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SUMMARY:Humanist Movements of the Early 20th Century\, An Evening with Dr. Paul Murphy (Grand Rapids)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting lecture on the early 20th century history of humanist movements in the United States\, based on Dr. Murphy’s recent studies of humanism and American thought in the first half of the twentieth century entitled “The Dividing of the American Mind:  The Search for a New Humanism and the Debate over the Role of Intellect in the United States\, 1900-1950” and a co-edited volume of essays on the intellectual history of the Midwest entitled The Sower and the Seer:  Perspectives on the Intellectual History of the Midwest\, which will published by the University of Wisconsin Press.\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Paul Murphy is Professor of History at Grand Valley State University\, USA. Learn more about him here.\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Location\n\nCalkins Science Center\, Grand Rapids Community College\n226 Bostwick Ave. NE Grand Rapids\, MI 49503\nJoin us at Graydon’s Crossing after the event!\n1223 Plainfield Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49505\n\nPublic Parking on Campus\nFirst 30 minutes free | $2.00 per half hour\, $12.00 daily max Monday – Friday | Evening/Weekend max $6.00\n\n\nGeneral Event Parking on Campus\n$3.50 for events less than 3 hours | $6.00 for events lasting more than 3 hours\n\n\nParking on city streets is free after 6:00pm\n\nMichigan Humanists values the participation of all guests — requests for reasonable accommodation may be made by contacting the event host at least three days prior to the event.\nMichigan Humanists expects all guests to engage in respectful discussion. Critiques on views and claims based on merit are allowed\, but not attacks on individuals who hold other perspectives.\nAny person engaging in disruptive behavior or harassment will be asked to leave\, and may be banned from future events pending the severity of the action. Please speak to the event host or contact info@michiganhumanists.org if you feel these expectations are being violated.\n\n\nCost: FREE / Suggested Donation $5. Donations to Michigan Humanists can be made at www.michiganhumanists.org/donate
URL:https://www.michiganhumanists.org/event/humanist-movements-of-the-early-20th-century-an-evening-with-dr-paul-murphy/
LOCATION:Calkins Science Center Auditorium #348\, 226 Bostwick Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, 49503
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231117T210000
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SUMMARY:Skeptics In The Pub (Grand Rapids)
DESCRIPTION:This month’s Skeptics in the Pub will be held at Broad Leaf Brewery. \nSkeptics in the Pub\, “Critical Thinking with a Pint\,” is an opportunity for nontheists to converse in a casual\, fun atmosphere. \nLearn 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 events on our calendar.) \nThis event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated\, but not expected. \nDon’t drink? That’s okay! Many famous skeptics were teetotalers\, and there is no problem with that. \nDrinking skeptically means drinking responsibly. Science teaches us what alcohol does to the human body. \nYou will find the group at a table with little Michigan Humanists table signs. \nSkeptics in the Pub (Grand Rapids) meets each month on the third Friday. \n— \nMichigan Humanists values the participation of all guests — requests for reasonable accommodation may be made by contacting the event host at least three days prior to the event. \nMichigan Humanists expects all guests to engage in respectful discussion. Critiques on views and claims based on merit are allowed\, but not attacks on individuals who hold other perspectives. \nAny person engaging in disruptive behavior or harassment will be asked to leave\, and may be banned from future events pending the severity of the action. Please speak to the event host or contact info@michiganhumanists.org if you feel these expectations are being violated.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanists.org/event/sitp-gr-2023-01-20-2023-11-17/
LOCATION:Broad Leaf Brewery & Spirits\, Kentwood\, 2885 Lake Eastbrook Blvd SE\, Kentwood\, 49512
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Pittman":MAILTO:jpittman@michiganhumanists.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231117T183000
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SUMMARY:Skeptics In The Pub (Flint) - NOTE DATE CHANGE
DESCRIPTION:Skeptics in the Pub\, “Critical Thinking with a Pint\,” is an opportunity for nontheists to converse in a casual\, fun atmosphere. \nLearn 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 events on our calendar.) \nThis event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated\, but not expected. \nDon’t drink? That’s okay! Many famous skeptics were teetotalers\, and there is no problem with that. \nDrinking skeptically means drinking responsibly. Science teaches us what alcohol does to the human body. \nYou will find the group at a table with little Michigan Humanists table signs. \nSkeptics in the Pub (Flint) meets each month on the fourth Friday. Except this month.  \n— \nMichigan Humanists values the participation of all guests — requests for reasonable accommodation may be made by contacting the event host at least three days prior to the event. \nMichigan Humanists expects all guests to engage in respectful discussion. Critiques on views and claims based on merit are allowed\, but not attacks on individuals who hold other perspectives. \nAny person engaging in disruptive behavior or harassment will be asked to leave\, and may be banned from future events pending the severity of the action. Please speak to the event host or contact info@michiganhumanists.org if you feel these expectations are being violated.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanists.org/event/sitp-fl-2023-01-27-2023-11-24/
LOCATION:2441 Pollock Rd.\, Grand Blanc\, MI 48439\, 2441 Pollock Rd.\, Grand Blanc\, MI\, 48439\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dean Tersigni":MAILTO:skeptics-flint@michiganhumanists.org
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SUMMARY:24th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration
DESCRIPTION:This year marks the 24th year of the Kaufman Interfaith Institute’s annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration. We will be celebrating at Fountain Street Church in downtown Grand Rapids. \n \nDuring the event\, we will hear from members of our community\, representing an array of religious\, spiritual\, and secular worldview identities\, as they discuss the pervasive need for gratitude during this and all seasons. A free-will offering will be collected for the Refugee Education Center during the celebration. \nThis year Mike Slomka will be representing Michigan Humanists. \nLight refreshments will follow the gathering. \nParking is available at the GRCC Ramp which is located at the corner of Fountain St. and Ransom Ave. \nLive-Stream can be found at www.interfaithunderstanding.org and you can RSVP here. \n————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– \nMichigan Humanists values the participation of all guests — requests for reasonable accommodation may be made by contacting the event host at least three days prior to the event. \nAny person engaging in disruptive behavior or harassment will be asked to leave\, and may be banned from future events pending the severity of the action. Please speak to the event host or contact info@michiganhumanists.org if you feel these expectations are being violated.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanists.org/event/24th-annual-interfaith-thanksgiving-celebration/
LOCATION:Fountain Street Church\, 24 Fountain NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Kaufman Interfaith Institute":MAILTO:interfaith@gvsu.edu
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SUMMARY:Café Inquiry (Online) - The Shark - Friend or Foe?
DESCRIPTION:This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) \n“New Jersey Coast Infested with Man Eating Monsters” says a headline from 1916 following 4 fatal shark attacks in 12 days along the New Jersey shore. Sharks have been around\, largely unchanged\, for at least 100 million years. They have been feared and hated in western cultures since ancient times\, though there are cultures where they are admired and worshipped. Fear of sharks was fueled by the 1975 movie Jaws\, and few people can listen to the famous theme without  a shudder. Winston Churchill once said\, “You may rest assured that the British Government is entirely opposed to sharks.” Shark attacks are uncommon\, but they do occur and they are terrifying. On the other hand many sharks are becoming endangered for a number of reasons including overfishing\, especially for their fins. Are sharks dark menacing man-eaters whose only value is providing us with shark fin soup and movie entertainment?  Or are they an essential part of the oceanic ecosystem? We will explore this sometimes controversial topic at the next Café Inquiry online. For background\, Save Our Seas Foundation provides this look at why sharks are a threatened species. The Shark Research Unit lists the ten most endangered shark species and seven research methods used to study sharks.  This Time magazine article examines whether or not the number of shark attacks is increasing. This CNN article takes a close look at shark fin soup. And…the original trailer for Jaws. Join us ONLINE for an in depth look at a fascinating creature! \nCafé Inquiry starts with a short introduction of the day’s topic\, followed by casual discussion. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated\, but not expected. \nAttendees are able to future propose topics which would align with Michigan Humanist’s purpose: from atheism\, agnosticism\, humanism\, secularism\, and freethinking to broader subjects in science and humanities\, such as religion\, philosophy\, social issues\, politics\, evolution\, morality\, ethics\, and psychology. \nCafé Inquiry (Grand Rapids) meets each month in person on the second Sunday and online on the fourth Sunday. \n— \nMichigan Humanists values the participation of all guests — requests for reasonable accommodation may be made by contacting the event host at least three days prior to the event. \nMichigan Humanists expects all guests to engage in respectful discussion. Critiques on views and claims based on merit are allowed\, but not attacks on individuals who hold other perspectives. \nAny person engaging in disruptive behavior or harassment will be asked to leave\, and may be banned from future events pending the severity of the action. Please speak to the event host or contact info@michiganhumanists.org if you feel these expectations are being violated.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanists.org/event/ci-gr-2023-11-26/
LOCATION:Online Meeting – Link in Event Details
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ORGANIZER;CN="Frank Crownover and Jessica Wolin":MAILTO:cafeinquiry-grandrapids@michiganhumanists.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231126T143000
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SUMMARY:Living Without Religion Support Group (Online)
DESCRIPTION:This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) \nLiving 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 leaving religion and moving onward in your life. \nIf you have left your religion\, are thinking of leaving\, or would like to support others in similar situations — this is the space for you. You are not alone in your search for a secular lifestyle. Questions and stories will be shared\, friends will be made\, and discussions will be had. \nLiving Without Religion is always free and open to anyone who meets the above criteria. \nLiving Without Religion (Grand Rapids) meets each month in person on the second Sunday and online on the fourth Sunday. \n— \nMichigan Humanists values the participation of all guests — requests for reasonable accommodation may be made by contacting the event host at least three days prior to the event. \nMichigan Humanists expects all guests to engage in respectful discussion. Any person engaging in disruptive behavior or harassment will be asked to leave\, and may be banned from future events pending the severity of the action. Please speak to the event host or contact info@michiganhumanists.org if you feel these expectations are being violated. \nContact: Randy Kuipers\, livingwithoutreligion-grandrapids@michiganhumanists.org
URL:https://www.michiganhumanists.org/event/living-without-religion-support-group-online-4/
LOCATION:Online Meeting – Link in Event Details
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ORGANIZER;CN="Randy Kuipers":MAILTO:livingwithoutreligion-grandrapids@michiganhumanists.org
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