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SUMMARY:Michigan Humanists Volunteer at Kids' Food Basket
DESCRIPTION:RSVP to Dennis Gaymer at volunteers@michiganhumanists.org by Monday\, November 20th. \n***Space is limited! RSVP today!*** \nKids‘ Food Basket\n1300 Plymouth Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49505 \nVolunteer with us at Kids’ Food Basket! Kids’ Food Basket believes healthy food is a right. They exist to pursue a future in which all children have access to the nourishment that fosters their lifelong health and limitless potential. \nKids’ Food Basket runs on volunteers – come and show your humanism and help them provide this important service to the more than 30\,000 hungry kids across West Michigan. \nBring your own kids (5+) and give them the opportunity to learn about community service\, humanism\, and the reality for other kids in their own neighborhoods. \nLearn more about Kids’ Food Basket here \nHope to see you there! \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/michigan-humanists-volunteer-at-kids-food-basket/
LOCATION:Kids’ Food Basket\, 1300 Plymouth NE Grand Rapids 49505\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49505\, United States
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SUMMARY:Skeptics in the Pub Muskegon - Note Date Change! AND Late Venue Change!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nRake Beer Project – 500 W. Western Ave.\, Muskegon. DATE CHANGE due to scheduling conflict.(Our previously announced venue\, Salty Pecker Brewing Company\, is closing permanently). \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 Rake Beer Project and enjoy the fellowship and free-flowing conversation. They are focused on beer\, but food is available from Topshelf Pizza next door. They also have non-alcoholic drinks available. 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.\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.)\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.\n\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. (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/ci-msk-3-2023-02-09-2023-12-14/
LOCATION:Rake Beer Project\, 500 W. Western Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49442\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Frank Crownover":MAILTO:frankob5@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231210T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T030005
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SUMMARY:Café Inquiry Grand Rapids - Poverty By America - (In Person Meeting!)
DESCRIPTION:In the book Poverty By America\, the sociologist and Pulitzer prize winning author Matthew Desmond explores the nature of poverty in the US and the reasons why the US has more poverty than any other advanced democracy. He also discusses actions that can be taken to improve things. Join us IN PERSON at the next Café Inquiry where we will discuss his findings and suggestions. There is no need to read the book beforehand\, but if you’d like\, you can watch this 45-minute National Book Festival interview\, or this 25-minute PBS interview\, or this interview with PBS Books – interview starting at about 4:14 and lasting about 43 minutes. Or you can listen to this 35-minute interview from Fresh Air on NPR\, or this 17-minute interview from The Roundtable. Or you can read this review from The Guardian or this one from the New York Times (if you have a subscription). Hope to see you there! \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-2023-12-10/
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:20231210T130000
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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-2023-12-10/
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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SUMMARY:Annual Solstice Dinner 2023 – Grand Rapids
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Solstice Dinner Celebration! \nCome socialize with fellow Humanists. Meet with old friends\, and make some new ones. \nDoors open at 6:00 pm.Dinner will be served at 7 pm.Cash bar. \nDressy casual attire. \nFree parking available in nearby lots. \nFinancial assistance is available. Inquire at info@michiganhumanists.org. \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. \nTicket sales have ended.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanists.org/event/annual-solstice-dinner-2022-grand-rapids-2/
LOCATION:Golden Age Room – Creston Brewery\, 1504 Plainfield Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231215T210000
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SUMMARY:Skeptics In The Pub (Grand Rapids) - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:*This month’s Skeptics in the Pub has been cancelled.* \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-2023-01-20-2023-12-15/
LOCATION:MI
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Pittman":MAILTO:jpittman@michiganhumanists.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231215T213000
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SUMMARY:Skeptics In The Pub (Flint) - 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. \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-2023-01-27-2023-12-22/
LOCATION:797 Ridgecrest St. Fenton MI 48430\, 797 Ridgecrest St.\, Fenton\, MI\, 48430\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dean Tersigni":MAILTO:skeptics-flint@michiganhumanists.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231222T210000
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CREATED:20230107T164725Z
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SUMMARY:Sci-Fi Book Club (Grand Rapids)
DESCRIPTION: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 we’re reading the Thessaly trilogy by Jo Walton. Books include; The Just City\, The Philosopher Kings\, and Necessity. How many can you finish by the meeting? \nThis event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated. \nYou will find the group at a table with little Michigan Humanist table signs. \nSci-fi Book club (Grand Rapids) meets each month on the fourth Friday.\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/sci-fi-book-club-grand-rapids-2023-12-22/
LOCATION:Wealthy Street Bakery\, 610 Wealthy St SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49503
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Pittman":MAILTO:jpittman@michiganhumanists.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231224T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231224T123000
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SUMMARY:Café Inquiry (Online) - The True Nativity Story? There Isn't One.
DESCRIPTION:This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) \nThis is the time of year that Nativity scenes and pageants abound. But is there any actual history behind these stories? Join us ONLINE on the eve of the Solstice (as marked on the old Roman calendar) as we take a look at how the mutually contradictory Christian Bible versions of the birth of Jesus likely came to be\, and why probably neither of them is true. We’ll also take a look at some of the other solstice-related holidays that have been celebrated over the years. It’s just a 90-minute break from all those family holiday activities! The only suggested background readings are the first 2 chapters of Matthew and the first 39 verses of Luke Chapter 2 that contain the accounts of Jesus’ birth. Here are links to Matthew and to Luke in the event you don’t have access to a Bible. Hope to see you online on the 24th! \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-2023-12-24/
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:20231224T143000
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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/lwr-online-2023-12-24/
LOCATION:Online Meeting – Link in Event Details
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ORGANIZER;CN="Randy Kuipers":MAILTO:livingwithoutreligion-grandrapids@michiganhumanists.org
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