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SUMMARY:CFIC T.O. - Atheists and Friends Meetup
DESCRIPTION:CFIC Toronto Atheists and Friends (TAaF) meetups are fun and discussion groups focusing on a range of topics within the realm of atheism. They’re open to the public and everyone is welcome to join in! \nIt is normally held every FIRST Sunday of the month at 5:00 p.m.\, at Scallywags\, 11 St.Clair Ave. West\, reserved under the name ‘meetup’. Exceptions to these location details will be posted clearly when and if they apply on meetup.com. Sunday Feb. 1st is the Super Bowl\, so that’s why we’ve postponed it one week to February 8th.  \nThis event is free and open to the public event. However\, we are able to host this and many other events of its kind due to memberships and donations given by people just like you. \nAny questions\, please email CFIC T.O.’s Events Coordinator Christopher Myrick at events@cficanada.ca.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/cfic-toronto-atheists-and-friends-meetup/
LOCATION:Scallywag’s\, 11 St Clair Ave\, Toronto\, ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFIC Toronto
ORGANIZER;CN="CFI Toronto":MAILTO:ontario@cficanada.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150207T150000
DTSTAMP:20150128T042203Z
CREATED:20150128T042203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150128T042203Z
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SUMMARY:Okanagan - Kids for Inquiry: Charles Darwin's 206th Birthday Party!
DESCRIPTION:  \nKids for Inquiry will be celebrating the 206th birthday of Charles Darwin! Mr Darwin will even be present to talk with the kids about his theory of evolution and to blow out his own candles. 😉 \nAs well as Charles Darwin and birthday cake\, there will also be fossils\, courtesy of Dr Rob Young (UBC professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences)\, who will be on hand to answer kids’ questions. \nKids: Bring your party hats and wear your party clothes! \nAnd if you have any evolution-related items you’d like to bring for a show and tell\, please do!
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-kids-for-inquiry-charles-darwins-206th-birthday-party/
LOCATION:Rotary Centre for the Arts\, 421 Cawston Ave\, Kelowna\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150203T220000
DTSTAMP:20150128T001359Z
CREATED:20150128T001359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150128T001359Z
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SUMMARY:CFI Calgary February Skeptics in The Pub
DESCRIPTION:Skeptics in the Pub Calgary has been running monthly since 2008! This group meets on the first Tuesday of every month. Join us for drinks\, discussion\, and debate about all science and skeptical topics. \nAt the Pig and Duke pub we have the group of raised tables to the left when you enter the pub. There is also free parking up top in an attached parkade.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/cfi-calgary-february-skeptics-in-the-pub/
LOCATION:Pig and Duke\, 1312 12th Ave. S.W.\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Calgary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150129T210000
DTSTAMP:20150128T042502Z
CREATED:20150128T042502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150128T042502Z
UID:4931-1422554400-1422565200@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - Vernon Skeptics and Humanists
DESCRIPTION:  \nGather with skeptical\, humanist friends and family in Vernon. Kids welcome. Apparently there’s even 1/2 price pizza!
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-vernon-skeptics-and-humanists/
LOCATION:Monashee’s Bar and Grill\, 2911 30th St.\, Vernon\, British Columbia\, V1B 5C9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan,Social Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150127T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150127T190000
DTSTAMP:20150121T022324Z
CREATED:20150120T205441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150121T022324Z
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SUMMARY:CFIC T.O. - Silence of the Labs: Documentary Screening & Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Centre for Inquiry Canada – Toronto branch is co-hosting an event with the U of T School of Public Policy. There will be a screening of the CBC Fifth Estate documentary called “Silence of the Labs” followed by a panel discussion.\n\n \n\n\n \nThis documentary highlights the ongoing challenges facing scientists and researchers as a result of federal budget cuts\, presented by Evidence for Democracy. In the past five years\, hundreds of Canadian scientists have been forced to discontinue their work as a result of lack of funding. The result is less informed policy making and potentially severe issues overlooked or misunderstood.\n\n \nThe event is free but you will need to go to Eventbrite by clicking “Register Now” below to select your ticket quantity\, print and bring your  registration to the event entrance:\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nLocation\nCG-160\nCanadiana Gallery\n14 Queen’s Park Crescent West\, Toronto \n\n\nThe film presentation will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with: \n\nProf. Steve Easterbrook\, Department of Computer Science\, U of T\nProf. Richard Peltier\, Department of Physics\, U of T\nProf. Margrit Eichler\, OISE and Executive Director of Scientists for the Right to Know\n\nAgenda \n5:30 pm: Opening remarks\n5:35 – 6:20 pm:   Presentation of the film\n6:20 – 7:00 pm:  Panel discussion and Q&A \nEvidence for Democracy (E4D) is a national\, non-partisan\, and non-for profit organization that advocates for the transparent use of science and evidence in public policy and government decision-making.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/cfic-toronto-silence-of-the-labs-documentary-screening-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Canadian Gallery\, Room CG-160\, 14 Queen’s Park Crescent West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFIC Toronto
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150126T210000
DTSTAMP:20150102T034222Z
CREATED:20141230T165859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150102T034222Z
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SUMMARY:CFIC - Science & Philosophy Book Club - "Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion" by Sam Harris
DESCRIPTION:This group is hosted by CFI Canada members Christine Gagnon and Vlad Bunea at our National Headquarters\, 55 Eglinton Ave E.\, Suite 307\, Buzzer Code 49\, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Suggested donation is $5. There is an after-event at a location near the office. \nThe goal is to provide a friendly\, free-thinking environment in which to discuss books that inspire rewarding conversation on subjects related to science and philosophy. \n \nFor the millions of Americans who say they want spirituality without religion\, Sam Harris says his new book is a guide to meditation as a rational spiritual practice informed by neuroscience and psychology. \nFrom multiple New York Times bestselling author\, neuroscientist\, and “New Atheist” Sam Harris\, Waking Up is for the 30 percent of Americans who follow no religion\, but who suspect that Jesus\, Buddha\, Lao Tzu\, Rumi\, and the other saints and sages of history could not have all been epileptics\, schizophrenics\, or frauds. Throughout the book\, Harris argues that there are important “truths” to be found in the experiences of such contemplatives—and\, therefore\, that there is more to understanding reality than science and secular culture generally allow. \n Waking Up is part seeker’s memoir and part exploration of the scientific underpinnings of spirituality. No other book marries contemplative wisdom and modern science in this way\, and no author other than Sam Harris—a scientist\, philosopher\, and famous skeptic—could write it.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/cfi-science-philosophy-book-club-waking-up-a-guide-to-spirituality-without-religion-by-sam-harris/
CATEGORIES:CFIC Toronto
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150124T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150124T213000
DTSTAMP:20150112T204425Z
CREATED:20150112T204425Z
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UID:4849-1422120600-1422135000@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan -  Pot-Luck Social and Extreme Woo-Woo Contest
DESCRIPTION:  \nCome bring in the New Year with CFI. \nBring your family — including kids! — and friends\, a food dish (appie\, main dish or dessert) to pass along. Let’s share in creating community and have fun with skeptical humour. \n5:30pm Appies\, 6:15 Dinner\, 7:15 Contest Starts \nTo learn more about the contest go to:\nhttp://centreforinquiry.ca/extreme-woo-woo-contest/ \nAre you in the know of the most extreme woo-woo? Do you know of a real life irrational and extreme belief system with bona fide followers?\nWell we want to know about it!\nAre you prepared to win over the skeptical judges and the curious audience with your choice of the most extreme woo-woo out there? Can you present it\, sing it or act it?\nAre you up to the challenge?\nEnter your body and fill the hall up with your spirit\, challenge the others and perhaps you will win Kelowna’s first ever Extreme Woo-woo Contest. Prizes for 1st\, 2nd and 3rd place. \nPresentations can be done solo or as a group skit (parents and children welcome to present) \nNo alcohol allowed.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-pot-luck-social-and-extreme-woo-woo-contest/
LOCATION:Parkinson Activity Centre\, 1700 Parkinson Way\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1Y 4P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan,Social Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150122T210000
DTSTAMP:20150107T201431Z
CREATED:20150107T201430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150107T201431Z
UID:4774-1421953200-1421960400@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - CFI Okanagan Volunteers' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:If you already volunteer for CFI Okanagan\, or you are interested in doing so\, please come out to our next volunteers’ meeting. \nPlease contact Zena Ryder if you haven’t attended before and would like to come. I can let you know the address.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-cfi-okanagan-volunteers-meeting/
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150120T210000
DTSTAMP:20150114T145554Z
CREATED:20150105T043534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150114T145554Z
UID:4736-1421780400-1421787600@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:CFI Calgary Movie Night "Silence of The Labs" + Special Guest
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe CBC documentary “Silence of the Labs” investigates the changing landscape of public funding for scientific research and its relationship to public policy. Scientists across the country are expressing growing alarm that federal cutbacks to research programs monitoring areas that range from climate change and ocean habitats to public health will deprive Canadians of crucial information. This is a must see documentary that raises important issues about public-interest science and the state of our democracy. \nIn the past five years the federal government has dismissed more than 2\,000 scientists\, and hundreds of programs and world-renowned research facilities have lost their funding. Programs that monitored things such as smoke stack emissions\, food inspections\, oil spills\, water quality and climate change have been drastically cut or shut down. \nFollowing the documentary we will be joined by Dr. Randy Tyson\, a Canadian Scientist who will enlighten us with his experiences with the federal government’s cutbacks to Canadian Science programs.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/cfi-calgary-movie-night-silence-of-the-labs-special-guest/
LOCATION:Ten Nightclub\, 1140 10ave SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2R-1M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Calgary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150117T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150117T210000
DTSTAMP:20150112T203623Z
CREATED:20150112T203623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150112T203623Z
UID:4848-1421515800-1421528400@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - Dinner with Eric Adriaans
DESCRIPTION:  \nPlease join us for dinner at 5:30pm and/or an informal presentation by CFI Canada’s National Executive Director\, Eric Adriaans at 7pm. He will be telling us about what’s been going on with CFI Canada. \nIn the upstairs room at the Bunkhouse Restaurant\, 2777 KLO Rd\, East Kelowna. \nhttp://bunkhousebarandgrill.com/ \nIt would be much appreciated if you could RSVP so I can make sure there’s enough space. Thanks!
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-dinner-with-eric-adriaans/
LOCATION:The Bunkhouse\, 2777 KLO Rd\, Kelowna\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150113T210000
DTSTAMP:20150103T201855Z
CREATED:20150103T201855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150103T201855Z
UID:4731-1421175600-1421182800@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - After the dinosaurs: Extraordinary rates of erosion and how they created the Canadian landscape
DESCRIPTION:  \nCFI Okanagan is collaborating with the Okanagan Jewish Community Centre for this event. \nThis presentation marks a departure from Dr Robert Young’s usual work in that it addresses processes and time\nspans much larger than his Ice Age studies. It is important because it addresses the mechanisms and timing of processes responsible for leaving Canada the way we see it today. The journey is surprising and the inferences enormous\, and of interest to anyone who wishes to understand how this part of the natural world acts. \nDr Young became attracted to an academic life after being bitten by a bug called “Earth Surface Processes”. Having completed his B.Sc. and M.Sc. at the University of Alberta\, and a Ph.D. at the University of Calgary\, he has ended up at UBC’s Okanagan campus. Throughout his academic career\, Dr. Young has worked on a number interesting projects\, collaborating with Ice Age Palaeontologists. \nThis event is free.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-after-the-dinosaurs-extraordinary-rates-of-erosion-and-how-they-created-the-canadian-landscape/
LOCATION:Okanagan Jewish Community Centre\, 102 Snowsell St.\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1V 2E8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150106T220000
DTSTAMP:20150105T043140Z
CREATED:20150105T043140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150105T043140Z
UID:4735-1420570800-1420581600@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:CFI Calgary January Skeptics in The Pub
DESCRIPTION:Skeptics in the Pub Calgary has been running monthly since 2008! This group meets on the first Tuesday of every month. Join us for drinks\, discussion\, and debate about all science and skeptical topics. \nAt the Pig and Duke pub we have the group of raised tables to the left when you enter the pub. There is also free parking up top in an attached parkade.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/cfi-calgary-january-skeptics-in-the-pub/
LOCATION:Pig and Duke\, 1312 12th Ave. S.W.\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Calgary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141229T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141229T210000
DTSTAMP:20141211T043609Z
CREATED:20141209T041943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141211T043609Z
UID:4513-1419879600-1419886800@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:CFI Toronto - Science & Philosophy Book Club - "A Universe from Nothing" by Lawrence M. Krauss
DESCRIPTION:This group is hosted by CFI Canada members Christine Gagnon and Vlad Bunea at our National Headquarters\, 55 Eglinton Ave E.\, Suite 307\, Buzzer Code 49\, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Suggested donation is $5. There is an after-event at a location near the office. \nThe goal is to provide a friendly\, free-thinking environment in which to discuss books that inspire rewarding conversation on subjects related to science and philosophy. \nThis month we look at Lawrence Krauss’ book that tries to offer a paradigm-shifting view of how everything that exists came to be in the first place. \n“Where did the universe come from? What was there before it? What will the future bring? And finally\, why is there something rather than nothing?” \nReviews were mixed. Philosopher of science and physicist David Albert\, in a review for The New York Times\, said the book failed to live up to its title\, and he criticized Krauss for dismissing concerns about his use of the term nothing to refer to a quantum vacuum instead of a “philosopher’s or theologian’s idealized ‘nothing'” (i.e. instead of having the meaning “not anything”).[5] \nCommenting on the philosophical debate sparked by (and largely ignored in) the book\, physicist Sean M. Carroll asks “Do advances in modern physics and cosmology help us address these underlying questions\, of why there is something called the universe at all\, and why there are things called “the laws of physics\,” and why those laws seem to take the form of quantum mechanics\, and why some particular wave function is Hamiltonian? In a word: no. I don’t see how they could.” \nPhysicist George F. R. Ellis\, who is an active Quaker and winner of the infamous Templeton Prize (awarded to a living person who\, in the estimation of the judges\, “has made an exceptional contribution to affirming life’s spiritual dimension\,”) when asked whether Krauss has “solved the mystery of why there is something rather than nothing\,” notes that the “belief that all of reality can be fully comprehended in terms of physics and the equations of physics is a fantasy . . . Krauss does not address why the laws of physics exist\, why they have the form they have\, or in what kind of manifestation they existed before the universe existed (which he must believe if he believes they brought the universe into existence).” \n 
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/the-science-and-philosophy-book-club-a-universe-from-nothing-by-lawrence-m-krauss/
CATEGORIES:CFIC Toronto
ORGANIZER;CN="CFI Toronto":MAILTO:ontario@cficanada.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141225T220000
DTSTAMP:20141124T050457Z
CREATED:20141124T045636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141124T050457Z
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SUMMARY:CFI Toronto "No Expectations" Open House
DESCRIPTION:That’s right fellow heathens! \nWe are planning to have the very first CFI Canada’s “No Expectations” Open House on Dec.25th! (Don’t tell Sarah Palin or Bill O’Reilly). It’s going to be held at National Headquarters\, 55 Eglinton Ave E\, Suite 307. \nCheck back for specific hours (likely noon until early evening; depends on who shows up). We’re going to have refreshments\, games\, music and movies. \nStop on in and hang out\, whether you’re on your way to a family event or if you have no plans. We’re open for secular-related business! Or just give the office a call and wish everyone a seasons greetings! \nAny questions\, you can email CFI Toronto Branch Manager\, Wil McDowell at gta@cficanada.ca
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/cfi-toronto-no-expectations-open-house/
CATEGORIES:CFIC Toronto
ORGANIZER;CN="CFI Toronto":MAILTO:ontario@cficanada.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141221T220000
DTSTAMP:20141205T235114Z
CREATED:20141205T234935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141205T235114Z
UID:4502-1419188400-1419199200@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:CFI Calgary Winter Solstice Party
DESCRIPTION:Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cfi-winter-solstice-party-tickets-14770485921 \nSolstice – The Reason for the Season. The Winter Solstice\, December 21 this year\, heralds the symbolic rebirth of the Sun\, the lengthening of days\, and the promise of a renewed life. \nCome join us to celebrate this special occasion at Donegal’s Irish Pub. This event includes a 5 oz Steak Sandwich meal and one drink. Drink options include a 20 oz pint of Gaslamp beer\, a 5 oz glass of house wine or a highball/Caesar. There will also be door-prizes and draws for items provided by sponsors of CFI Calgary. \nTickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cfi-winter-solstice-party-tickets-14770485921 \nThis event celebrates the festive season for all of our members from diverse cultures and religious backgrounds. It also serves as a fundraiser for CFI Calgary\, therefore “free CFI event passes” can’t be used for this event. \nMore information:\nMeetup users: http://www.meetup.com/CFI-Calgary/events/219054968/\nFacebook users: https://www.facebook.com/events/327347540786338
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/cfi-calgary-winter-solstice-party/
LOCATION:Donegal Irish Pub\, 1637 37th Street SW\, Calgary\, ab\, T3E0C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Calgary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141221T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141221T220000
DTSTAMP:20141124T040358Z
CREATED:20141124T035254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141124T040358Z
UID:4427-1419183000-1419199200@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:CFI Toronto - Winter Solstice Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Reason this holiday season with CFI Toronto\nJoin us for a evening of fun\, friends and magic as we celebrate a secular holiday season. Join us for dinner at the Izakaya Showroom (College Street @ Spadina) followed by an amazing evening of magic and comedy with Magic Tonight. \nWhen?: Sunday\, December 21\,  5:30 – 10:00PM \nWhere?: Izakaya Showroom\, 294 College Street (map). Right next to the corner of College & Spadina near TTC. Paid parking on College Street\, free side street parking. \nTickets?: Centre for Inquiry Winter Solstice Celebration \nOpen to members of CFI Canada and guests. Proceeds from the event go to support the Toronto Branch of CFI Canada. \nJames Alan’s Magic Tonight  is a weekly show downtown which features a wide variety of special guests which proves magic really is for grownups. The show is highly interactive and very entertaining. \n5:00 – 6:00 PM\nMix & mingle – The bar is open! \n6:00 – 7:00 PM\nDinner – a three course meal – salad\, appetizer\, entree (vegetarian and vegan options available) \nYou can continue to order drinks and dessert during the show. \n8:00 PM \nOur performers for the evening: \nJames Alan (www.JamesAlan.ca) is the host and producer for Abracadabaret’s now show Magic Tonight. He created two acclaimed one-man shows Lies\, Damn Lies & Magic Tricks (2012) and The Uncertainty Project (2014). He is known for creating magic which is “Thought provoking\, funny\, astonishing and thoroughly entertaining.” He is also a member of CFI Canada (great to have you James!). \n\nJames Alan\nMichael Close (www.MichaelClose.com) originally from Indiana\, is one of the most respected creators and publishers of magic in the world. He is currently the Editor in Chief of MUM\, the journal of the Society of American Magicians. He is also the author of That Reminds Me\, with a foreword by Penn Jillette. \n\nMichael Close \n\nDavid Peck\nAfter the show\, we will be doing a live taping of David Peck‘s Face2Face Podcast (www.davidpecklive.com) where we will be discussing the place of magic on a modern secular society which will include audiene Q&A. \nCash bar – please drink responsibly. \nNot recommended for children under fifteen. \n\nEvent Registration Online for Centre for Inquiry Winter Solstice Celebration powered by Eventbrite\n\n  \nJames Alan performs for Richard Dawkins at CFIC Toronto’s 2013 Brunch Event\nReason’s greetings!
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/cfi-toronto-winter-solstice-celebration/
LOCATION:Izakaya Showroom\, 294 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Social Gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="CFI Toronto":MAILTO:ontario@cficanada.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141213T150000
DTSTAMP:20141125T045102Z
CREATED:20141117T200831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141125T045102Z
UID:4406-1418475600-1418482800@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - Kids for Inquiry: The Hour of Code
DESCRIPTION:“Last year\, [code.org] unveiled the Hour of Code: a grassroots campaign to recruit ten million students to try their hand at computer science — to break stereotypes and to remove the veil of mystery that surrounds the field. The campaign blew past its goal in days and has now reached 44 million students worldwide. \nFor this year’s Computer Science Education Week (December 8 – 14)\, we want the Hour of Code to reach a cumulative 100 million students\, worldwide.” \nYou are invited to join KFI and be part of this fantastic event! \nThe kids will be working on this tutorial: \nhttp://code.org/frozen \nHelping them will be Danielle Tilley\, who has worked in the computer programming industry for over 20 years\, and has been a Software Engineer with Disney’s Club Penguin for the past 3 years. \nThis event is primarily geared towards 7-12 year olds\, but younger and older are welcome. Non-readers will need help from parents. \nhttp://code.org/ \nhttp://www.facebook.com/Code.org
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-kids-for-inquiry-the-hour-of-code/
LOCATION:Rotary Centre for the Arts\, 421 Cawston Ave\, Kelowna\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141206T203000
DTSTAMP:20141124T072117Z
CREATED:20141124T063302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141124T072117Z
UID:4448-1417892400-1417897800@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:CFI Toronto - Dr. Afzal Upal - "A Victim of Islam and Islamophobia"
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday December 6th at 7:00pm\, CFI Toronto is pleased to have Dr. Afzal Upal who will give a talk by the full title of\, “I’m a Victim of Islam & Islamophobia and I think Ben Affleck & Bill Maher Are Both Right.” \n \nDr. Upal is a cognitive scientist with contributions to Cognitive Science of Religion\, Machine Learning for Planning\,and Agent-based Social Simulations. He has published over 100 articles in peer reviewed publications.  He is co-editor (with Prof. James R. Lewis) of the forthcoming anthology “Islamic Sects & Islam-inpired Religious Movements.”
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/dr-afzal-upal-a-victim-of-islam-and-islamophobia/
CATEGORIES:CFIC Toronto
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ORGANIZER;CN="CFI Toronto":MAILTO:ontario@cficanada.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141202T220000
DTSTAMP:20141122T231257Z
CREATED:20141122T231149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141122T231257Z
UID:4411-1417546800-1417557600@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:CFI Calgary Skeptics in The Pub
DESCRIPTION:Skeptics in the Pub Calgary has been running monthly since 2008! This group meets on the first Tuesday of every month. Join us for drinks\, discussion\, and debate about all science and skeptical topics. \nAt the Pig and Duke pub we have the group of raised tables to the left when you enter the pub. There is also free parking up top in an attached parkade. \n 
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/cfi-calgary-skeptics-in-the-pub/
LOCATION:Pig and Duke\, 1312 12th Ave. S.W.\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Calgary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141128T220000
DTSTAMP:20141115T081109Z
CREATED:20141115T081109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141115T081109Z
UID:4365-1417201200-1417212000@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - Silence of the Labs
DESCRIPTION:Screening of the CBC documentary\, Silence of the Labs. \nThis is a collaborative effort between CFI Okanagan and Evidence for Democracy. http://evidencefordemocracy.ca/ \n“In recent years\, federal funding for science has decreased drastically. Because of these cutbacks\, many federal research programs have been scaled back or shut down completely\, including important programs that monitor air quality and ocean contaminants. This lack of monitoring and collection of crucial information prevents us from understanding our world and adapting to it when it changes. It also creates a gap in evidence that will impact public policy decisions for many years to come. This research is essential for protecting our health\, safety and the environment. \nThe CBC documentary Silence of the Labs investigates this changing landscape of public funding for scientific research and its relationship to public policy. The documentary highlights perspectives from the scientific community and the impact of government research funding decisions on all Canadians. \nThis is a must see documentary that raises important issues about public-interest science and the state of our democracy.” \nhttp://www.pipsc.ca/portal/page/portal/website/issues/science/vanishingscience \nhttp://www.cbc.ca/fifth/blog/federal-programs-and-research-facilities-that-have-been-shut-down-or-had-th \nJoin CFI and Evidence for Democracy in the boardroom at the Rotary Centre to see this documentary. \nFree. Donations will be gratefully accepted. \nThere will be time for discussion afterwards.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-silence-of-the-labs/
LOCATION:Rotary Centre for the Arts\, 421 Cawston Ave\, Kelowna\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan,Film Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141124T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141124T193000
DTSTAMP:20141110T000603Z
CREATED:20141110T000603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141110T000603Z
UID:4287-1416850200-1416857400@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - UBCO Skeptics Meeting
DESCRIPTION:UBCO Skeptics is an independent student group\, supported by CFI Okanagan. \nMeeting in the Fipke building coffee shop\, the last Monday of every month.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-ubco-skeptics-meeting/
LOCATION:UBC Okanagan\, 3333 University Way\, Kelowna\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141122T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141122T153000
DTSTAMP:20141104T014331Z
CREATED:20141104T014331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141104T014331Z
UID:4257-1416663000-1416670200@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - KFI: The Science of Vaccines
DESCRIPTION:Join Kids for Inquiry and UBCO biology graduate student\, Candice Quin\, to talk about the science of vaccines. When and how was the first vaccine invented? What diseases do vaccines protect against? How do they work? How are they developed? What is herd immunity? \nBring your questions and learn all about the fascinating science of vaccines! \nIn the upstairs private room of the Bunkhouse Restaurant\, 2777 KLO Rd.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-kfi-the-science-of-vaccines/
LOCATION:The Bunkhouse\, 2777 KLO Rd\, Kelowna\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141121T203000
DTSTAMP:20141117T054517Z
CREATED:20141117T050251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141117T054517Z
UID:4390-1416596400-1416601800@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:CFI Toronto - Bob Ripley: "Life Beyond Belief: A Preacher's Deconversion"
DESCRIPTION:This Friday\, November 21st at 7:00pm (there is a 15 minute window for getting settled)\, believe it or not!\, we welcome Bob Ripley a former Christian apologist and religion columnist who has come out as an Atheist. Mon dieu! \nDonations to support events are appreciated at the door but there is no ticket fee. \nIn his new book Life Beyond Belief: A Preacher’s Deconversion\, Bob tells the story of what led him to take early retirement as well as offering a thoughtful digest of the problems and delusions of religion. \nSo what would lead the minister of one of Canada’s largest mainline Protestant congregations\, a syndicated religion columnist\, broadcaster and author of Christian devotional material\, to change his mind and become an Atheist? For the answer(s)\, you’ll have to come out and join us. \n\n\n\nBob is a graduate of Western University and the University of Toronto. For over three decades he served as an ordained minister including work as Director of Communications for a relief and development organization and the host of a syndicated radio show. \nDuring that time he has been a weekly syndicated columnist and author. His website is: bobripley.ca \n\nThere will copies of Mr. Ripley’s book for sale at this event. For more information on the book: lifebeyondbelief.ca\n\n\nEvent location: \n\nCFI Canada HQ\n55 Eglinton Ave E Suite 307 – Lobby Code 49\nToronto ON M4P 1G8 \nParking: \nGreen P Parking at 75 Holly St. (2 short blocks east of Yonge St.) \n\nNight Maximum (6pm – 7am):     $5.00For more info contact events@cficanada.ca:\n\n\nChristopher Myrick\n\nEvents Coordinator\nCFI Canada – Toronto Branch
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/cfic-toronto-bob-ripley-life-beyond-belief-a-preachers-deconversion/
CATEGORIES:CFIC Toronto
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141118T210000
DTSTAMP:20141110T000734Z
CREATED:20141110T000734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141110T000734Z
UID:4289-1416337200-1416344400@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - Penticton Skeptics in the Pub
DESCRIPTION:  \nSkeptics in the Pub is a fun and friendly casual social event that welcomes all local science enthusiasts who value critical thinking\, reason\, and skepticism. If you agree that\, as Carl Sagan said\, “Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence”\, then join us for conversation\, drinks\, and food in a friendly atmosphere. \nGather upstairs in the boardroom. \nThird Tuesday of every month. \n(This is not an official CFI group\, but we’re more than happy to support these fellow freethinking skeptics in the Okanagan!)
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-penticton-skeptics-in-the-pub-4/
LOCATION:Barley Mill Brew Pub & Sports Bistro\, 2460 Skaha Lake Rd\, Penticton\, British Columbia\, V2A 6E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan,Social Gathering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141109T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141109T200000
DTSTAMP:20141105T002500Z
CREATED:20141027T001652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141105T002500Z
UID:4215-1415548800-1415563200@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:CFI Calgary Carl Sagan Day Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:It’s CFI Calgary’s 2nd Annual Carl Sagan Day Celebration. Join us at Ten Nightclub where we will enjoy the best clips from the Old and the New Cosmos series. Feel free to bring snacks and shareables for everyone and there will be time to socialize between clips. Catch up with some old friends and meet some new friends too. Following Cosmos\, we will head two blocks down the street to Beer Revolution for dinner.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/carl-sagan-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Ten Nightclub\, 1140 10ave SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2R-1M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Calgary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141109T180000
DTSTAMP:20141107T164325Z
CREATED:20141107T154312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141107T164325Z
UID:4276-1415534400-1415556000@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Carl Sagan Day
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday afternoon\, we invite our free-thinking friends in the greater Toronto area to stop by the CFI Canada office at 55 Eglinton Ave E\,  Suite 307. Just enter the code in the lobby and you’ll be transported up. \nThere will be slightly less than billions of refreshments served\, as we screen clips of both Cosmos series (Cosmos: A Personal Voyage and Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey) and partake in critical thinking chat! There might even been a Sagan or two hanging around for photo-ops. \nThe open house runs from noon to 6:00 pm. So be there or be elliptical! \n“The Cosmos is all that is or ever was or ever will be.”\n 
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/carl-sagan-day/
CATEGORIES:CFIC Toronto,Film Screening
ORGANIZER;CN="CFI Toronto":MAILTO:ontario@cficanada.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141108
DTSTAMP:20140929T182054Z
CREATED:20140929T182054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140929T182054Z
UID:4051-1415318400-1415404799@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - Good Without God Winter Clothing (etc) Drive
DESCRIPTION:  \nOnce again\, we are collecting donations of winter clothing\, food etc for local charities. This year\, we are collecting for Inn From the Cold – Kelowna\,Martin Avenue Boys and Girls Clubs\, Kelowna Community Food Bank andKelowna Women’s Shelter. \nYou need to have your donation sorted\, bagged/boxed and LABELLED with the name of the charity it’s for\, by 7th November. You have lots of time to get organized. 🙂 \nPlease sign up at the Eventbrite site by 6th November to have your donation collected. The different organizations’ wish lists are also on the Eventbrite site. \nhttps://goodwithoutgodclothingdrive.eventbrite.ca/
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-good-without-god-winter-clothing-etc-drive/
LOCATION:Kelowna\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141104T220000
DTSTAMP:20141027T000730Z
CREATED:20141027T000730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141027T000730Z
UID:4214-1415127600-1415138400@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:CFI Calgary November Skeptics in The Pub
DESCRIPTION:Skeptics in the Pub Calgary has been running monthly since 2008! This group meets on the first Tuesday of every month. Join us for drinks\, discussion\, and debate about all science and skeptical topics. \nAt the Pig and Duke pub we have the group of raised tables to the left when you enter the pub. There is also free parking up top in an attached parkade.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/cfi-calgary-november-skeptics-in-the-pub/
LOCATION:Pig and Duke\, 1312 12th Ave. S.W.\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Calgary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141015T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141015T210000
DTSTAMP:20141010T145850Z
CREATED:20141010T145651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141010T145850Z
UID:4128-1413403200-1413406800@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Living Without Religion Teleconference
DESCRIPTION:For those who do not have an LWR group in their area\, or prefer to participate through a teleconference\, we offer a biweekly virtual meeting\, every other Wednesday from 8:00-9:00 pm.  Please contact rkamis@cficanada.ca for  details. \nThe teleconference line will open at 8pm Eastern.   If there are no participants by 8:15\, the meeting will be cancelled.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/living-without-religion-teleconference-2/
LOCATION:Teleconference\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141021T210000
DTSTAMP:20140924T183524Z
CREATED:20140924T183524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140924T183524Z
UID:4034-1413918000-1413925200@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - Penticton Skeptics in the Pub
DESCRIPTION:  \nSkeptics in the Pub is a fun and friendly casual social event that welcomes all local science enthusiasts who value critical thinking\, reason\, and skepticism. If you agree that\, as Carl Sagan said\, “Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence”\, then join us for conversation\, drinks\, and food in a friendly atmosphere. \nGather upstairs in the boardroom. \nThird Tuesday of every month. \n(This is not an official CFI group\, but we’re more than happy to support these fellow freethinking skeptics in the Okanagan!) \n 
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-penticton-skeptics-in-the-pub-3/
LOCATION:Barley Mill Brew Pub & Sports Bistro\, 2460 Skaha Lake Rd\, Penticton\, British Columbia\, V2A 6E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan,Social Gathering
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