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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141128T190000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141124T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141124T193000
DTSTAMP:20141110T000603Z
CREATED:20141110T000603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141110T000603Z
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141019T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141019T173000
DTSTAMP:20140927T214443Z
CREATED:20140927T214443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140927T214443Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. Richard Carrier "How does History and Science Prove or Disprove a Religion"
DESCRIPTION:Tickets: http://cfiyyc-carrier.eventbrite.ca/ \nCFI Calgary is proud to present Dr. Richard Carrier. Dr. Carrier will show how the history of religions is already all on its own a conclusive disproof of them. If any were true\, history\, and the world\, would have turned out entirely differently. Jesus would not have told us to stop washing our hands\, for one thing. And he would have actually existed\, for another. Judaism and Islam are likewise examined. Come join us for an irreverent\, entertaining\, and educational tour. \nRichard Carrier’s latest book\, “On the Historicity of Jesus: Why We Might have Reason for Doubt” lays out extensive research (over 700 pages) on the evidence for Jesus and the origins of Christianity and poses the key questions that must now be answered if the historicity of Jesus is to survive as a dominant paradigm. \nMore about Dr. Carrier: \nRichard Carrier is a world-renowned author and speaker. As a professional historian\, published philosopher\, and prominent defender of the American freethought movement\, Dr. Carrier has appeared across the U.S.\, Canada and the U.K.\, and on American television and London radio\, defending sound historical methods and the ethical worldview of secular naturalism. His books and articles have received international attention. With a Ph.D. from Columbia University in ancient history\, he specializes in the intellectual history of Greece and Rome\, particularly ancient philosophy\, religion\, and science\, with emphasis on the origins of Christianity and the use and progress of science under the Roman empire. He is also a published expert in the modern philosophy of naturalism as a worldview. He is the author of “On the Historicity of Jesus: Why We Might Have Reason for Doubt”\, “Proving History: Bayes’s Theorem and the Quest for the Historical Jesus”\, “Sense and Goodness without God”\, “Not the Impossible Faith”\, “Why I Am Not a Christian”\, and “Hitler Homer Bible Christ”\, and a major contributor to “The Empty Tomb”\, “The Christian Delusion\,” and “The End of Christianity”\, and for his copious work in history and philosophy\, online and in print. He is currently working on his next books\, Science Education in the Early Roman Empire and The Scientist in the Early Roman Empire. \nThis event is held at a licensed Night Club. All attendees must have valid government issued ID due to Alberta Liquor and Gaming Laws. There are no exceptions.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/dr-richard-carrier-how-does-history-and-science-prove-or-disprove-a-religion/
LOCATION:Ten Nightclub\, 1140 10ave SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2R-1M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Calgary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140323T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140323T170000
DTSTAMP:20140322T031604Z
CREATED:20140322T025516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140322T031604Z
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SUMMARY:Skeptics in the MacPub
DESCRIPTION:The Centre For Inquiry Sudbury invites you to join your fellow freethinkers for a pint of Barking Squirrel or your favourite libation of choice at Fionn MacCool’s in the Sudbury’s South End. We will be meeting every third Sunday of the month starting in April. \n 
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/skeptics-in-the-macpub/
LOCATION:Fionn MacCool’s\, 1875 Regent Street\, Sudbury\, Ontario\, P3E 3Z7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Sudbury,Social Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141019T160000
DTSTAMP:20141012T184042Z
CREATED:20141012T184042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141012T184042Z
UID:4146-1413723600-1413734400@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - Ask-A-Geologist Hike
DESCRIPTION:Adults and kids are welcome to join this event. (Parents\, please stay with your kids for this one.) \nCome on a hike with geologist\, James Barr\, at Gallagher’s Canyon in Scenic Canyon Regional Park to see some interesting rock formations! \nJames is Professional Geoscientist who has worked in the mineral exploration and mine development industry for the past twelve years. He has worked all across Canada\, including the northern territories\, Mexico and Tanzania. He moved to Kelowna in April of this year with his family. James enjoys exploring all of the exciting features in the area with his two kids (4 and 2 yrs) and is looking forward to make some new discoveries with you. \nKids: Bring a rock or two from your collection and ask him to identify them for you! Maybe you can stump him. 😉 Don’t bring anything too precious\, and make sure they fit in your pocket! You’re going to need to carry them on your hike. 🙂 \nDon’t forget a water bottle and maybe a snack. And dress for the weather. We will hike down into the canyon\, stop for a rest and to ask James any questions\, before hiking back up. \nIf you collect DIY patches\, this activity can count towards your Geologist patch. Perhaps you could complete the “Identify a rock” skill or the “Talk with a geologist” skill: https://diy.org/skills/geologist \nPark in the lot at the end of Field Rd – this is where the trail leads down to the canyon. You can search for the destination on Google Maps by entering the address 3801 Field Rd\, Kelowna. \nLink to map: http://tinyurl.com/pvgh9db
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-ask-a-geologist-hike/
LOCATION:Scenic Canyon Regional Park\, 3801 Field Rd.\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141018T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141018T113000
DTSTAMP:20141008T180042Z
CREATED:20141008T180004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141008T180042Z
UID:4120-1413624600-1413631800@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan -  Informal Q&A Seminar with Dr Richard Carrier
DESCRIPTION:Come and ask historian\, atheist and blogger\, Richard Carrier any question you like! This event is free\, but donations are very much appreciated! \nHere are some sample questions\, for inspiration: \nHistory:\nA. Are Christians right when they claim the Christian worldview made modern science possible?\nB. How did ancient science differ from modern science?\nC. When faced with the claim Jesus didn’t historically exist\, how do we tell good arguments from bad?\nD. What are some of the most egregiously false claims Christians make about the ancient world in defense of their religion being true? \nPhilosophy:\nA. How do we respond to the latest arguments against atheism?\nB. What are some new arguments for atheism?\nC. How do we construct a defensible morality without religion?\nD. How does Bayesian reasoning work and what benefits would it bring once we learn it? \nMovement:\nA. What should the future direction of the North American atheist movement be?\nB. If it’s not enough to just be an atheist\, what else should we be promoting among atheists?\nC. How do we resolve the current conflicts in the atheism movement?\nD. As up-and-coming participants\, how in future can we help make the atheism movement more awesome and useful to fellow atheists and society as a whole? \nMore info about Richard Carrier: http://www.richardcarrier.info/ \nHis blog: http://freethoughtblogs.com/carrier/ \nPlease feel free to drop in any time\, and leave any time. We’re keeping this very casual. \nRoom 2181\, Engineering\, Management & Education building. Here’s a link to a map\, showing the building on the right hand side\, near the pond. Visitor parking is also shown on the map. \nhttp://ok.ubc.ca/campusmap/
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-informal-qa-seminar-with-dr-richard-carrier/
LOCATION:UBC Okanagan\, 3333 University Way\, Kelowna\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141017T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141017T213000
DTSTAMP:20141009T003140Z
CREATED:20140924T183335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141009T003140Z
UID:4031-1413574200-1413581400@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - Did Jesus Really Exist?
DESCRIPTION:Dr Richard Carrier will be giving a presentation on the evidence regarding the historical existence (or not) of Jesus Christ as a real human being. \nTickets will be $5 cash at the door for unreserved seating. Tickets for reserved seating may be bought online in advance at Eventbrite. \nThere will also be a “Guess the weight” contest with some very special prizes — especially for those of you with an appreciation of ancient history! \nFor more information about this event\, please go here. \nThe French Cultural Centre is not endorsing or sponsoring this event in any way. We have simply rented their space for the evening.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-did-jesus-really-exist/
LOCATION:Centre culturel francophone de l’Okanagan\, 702 Bernard Ave.\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1Y 6P5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141017T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141017T190000
DTSTAMP:20141012T183740Z
CREATED:20141012T183740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141012T183740Z
UID:4142-1413567000-1413572400@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - Pre-Event Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Come for dinner before Richard Carrier’s talk! \nPlease RSVP ‘yes’ (by Wednesday night) only if you know you will be coming\, so we can make a reservation for the right number of people. If you’re not certain\, please RSVP ‘maybe’. Thanks! \nHere’s a link to the restaurant: \nhttp://www.saigonkelowna.com/
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-pre-event-dinner/
LOCATION:Sai-Gon Restaurant\, 270 Bernard Ave.\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1Y6N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan,Social Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141016T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141016T210000
DTSTAMP:20141007T064758Z
CREATED:20141007T064758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141007T064758Z
UID:4113-1413487800-1413493200@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Richard Carrier: How to Disprove a Religion
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: How do History and Science Prove or Disprove a Religion \n \nDr. Carrier will show how the history of religions is already all on its own a conclusive disproof of them. If any were true\, history\, and the world\, would have turned out entirely differently. Jesus would not have told us to stop washing our hands\, for one thing. And he would have actually existed\, for another. Judaism and Islam are likewise examined. Come join us for an irreverent\, entertaining\, and educational tour. \nTICKETS (purchased at the door) \n$10/person \nCFI members and students $5/person (renew your membership!) \nNOTES \n• Autographed books available \n• Door prizes \n• See separate event for meet and greet dinner with Carrier before the talk \n• Question period after the talk \n• Coffee available \nWe’ll likely head to a pub on Broadway after the talk \nVOLUNTEERS \nWe need volunteers to assist with poster distribution\, event day set-up and clean-up as well as door greeting. Please contact Kendra if you can assist in any way. \nBIOGRAPHY \nRichard Carrier\, Ph.D.\, is a philosopher and historian with degrees from Berkeley and Columbia\, specializing in the contemporary philosophy of naturalism\, and in Greco-Roman philosophy\, science\, and religion\, including the origins of Christianity. He blogs and lectures worldwide\, teaches courses online at Partners for Secular Activism\, and is the author of many books\, including his defense of a naturalist worldview in Sense and Goodness without God\, his academic case for the non-existence of Jesus in On the Historicity of Jesus\, his work on historical methodology in Proving History\, his responses to 21st century Christian apologetics in Why I Am Not a Christian and Not the Impossible Faith\, and an anthology of his papers on the subject of history in Hitler Homer Bible Christ. He has also authored chapters in many other books\, and articles in magazines and academic journals\, and on his namesake blog. For more about Dr. Carrier and his work see www.richardcarrier.info. \nSUPPORT \nWithout your support\, the Centre for Inquiry cannot put on major events such as this. We encourage you to donate or join as a Friend of the Centre. CFI is a nationally registered educational charity and all donations over $20 are eligible for a tax receipt. \nVENUE ACCESSIBILITY \nThe lower level of the library only accessible by stairs. We regret that we have been unable to find a suitable venue that is more accessible.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/richard-carrier-how-to-disprove-a-religion/
LOCATION:J.S. Wood Library\, 1801 Lansdowne Avenue\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7H 2C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Saskatoon,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141007T220000
DTSTAMP:20140927T213952Z
CREATED:20140927T213811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140927T213952Z
UID:4039-1412708400-1412719200@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY: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.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/october-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:20141004T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20141004T150000
DTSTAMP:20140910T062749Z
CREATED:20140910T062749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140910T062749Z
UID:3966-1412429400-1412434800@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - KFI: The Think Tank
DESCRIPTION:  \nCalling all KFI Kids: Come grab an Italian soda\, a cookie\, or whatever bit of scrumptiousness you like — and bring your ideas to share with the KFI Think Tank! If you don’t think you have any ideas\, come with an open mind and let’s all put our heads together to come up with some! \nIdeas for a fundraiser… Ideas for future KFI events… Ideas for a future Kids for Inquiry website… These are all on the agenda! \nIn the private back room of the Bean Scene\, downtown Kelowna. Parents are welcome to stay or to drop off (just make sure you leave a cell phone number with Zena Ryder\, if you leave the café).
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-kfi-the-think-tank/
LOCATION:The Bean Scene\, 274 Bernard Ave.\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140923T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140923T213000
DTSTAMP:20140912T003037Z
CREATED:20140912T003037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140912T003037Z
UID:3977-1411497000-1411507800@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:CFI Regina: Skeptics in the Pub and Book Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centre for Inquiry Regina for an evening of lively conversation\, delicious food/drinks\, and book sharing! Return old books\, check out new ones\, or even add new books to the collection. \nEveryone is welcome! See you there\, and bring your friends. We will meet up in the private room. \n 
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/cfi-regina-skeptics-in-the-pub-and-book-exchange/
LOCATION:Brewster’s South\, 4180 Albert St\, Regina\, Saskatchewan\, S4S 3R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Regina
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140920T120000
DTSTAMP:20140912T210748Z
CREATED:20140906T003616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140912T210748Z
UID:3937-1411207200-1411214400@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - KFI: It's a Small World
DESCRIPTION:Join Kids for Inquiry for a program at the Okanagan Science Centre in Vernon! \nThe program starts at 10am\, using pond water that the science centre staff will have already collected. If your kids would like to collect their own pond water\, you can either bring some from home or arrive early to collect some from the pond in Polson Park\, just behind the science centre. Remember to bring a small\, clean jar (with a lid!) if you want to collect your own pond water. \nMap showing Polson Park\, and the pond: \nhttps://www.google.ca/maps/@50.2583193\,-119.2714038\,16z?hl=en \nDuring the program\, kids will prepare slides with the pond water\, and look at all the teeny tiny living things under microscopes. \nThe cost is $5 per child\, and includes the one hour program and one hour in the museum. (If you would like to stay longer\, you need either a membership\, or to pay for admission.) \nIf your child collects patches from DIY.org\, this program will help kids complete both the “Prepare a Slide” challenge and the “Observe Life Under a Microscope” challenge\, towards their Biologist patch: \nhttps://diy.org/skills/biologist \nCost for adults: It is the Science Centre’s policy for their programs that one adult per five children is free. There is a charge of $5 for each additional adult (unless the adults have memberships\, in which case they are free). CFI Okanagan will cover the cost for additional adults who accompany their children. When you pay the front desk staff\, please let them know whether you plan to drop off your child(ren) or stay with them and if you have a membership or not. Thank you!
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-kfi-its-a-small-world/
LOCATION:Okanagan Science Centre\, 2704 Hwy 6\, Vernon\, British Columbia\, V1T 5G5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140918T220000
DTSTAMP:20140910T062224Z
CREATED:20140910T062210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140910T062224Z
UID:3964-1411066800-1411077600@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - Penticton Skeptics in the Pub
DESCRIPTION:CFI Okanagan helps support a “Skeptics in the Pub” group in Penticton. This is a message from their organizer\, Angela: \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. (The gathering will be upstairs in the boardroom at the Barley Mill.) \nI’m really looking forward to meeting many of you and we can discuss how we go forward\, if we want a regular monthly meeting night\, to try different pubs and perhaps other events. \nMonday September 22nd is the Fall Equinox\, members of RASC Okanagan (http://www.ocrasc.ca/) will be hosting the public atop Munson Mountain to observe the sunset. The ‘Pen Henge’ stones mark where the sun sets on Solstices and Equinoxes\, very cool! 5.30 – 6.30 pm with sunset about 6.20pm. Everyone welcome\, bring a jacket\, it can be windy up there 🙂 \nhttp://www.pentictonwesternnews.com/community/130220358.html
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-penticton-skeptics-in-the-pub-2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140918T210000
DTSTAMP:20140918T042515Z
CREATED:20140909T175903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140918T042515Z
UID:3959-1411066800-1411074000@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:The Science of Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Dr Janice Snyder\, a psychology professor at UBC Okanagan\, will be giving a presentation on the science of mindfulness: What happens when we meditate? What’s the evidence for the benefits of mindfulness meditation? \n7pm\, Thursday 18th September\, Rotary Centre for the Arts\, 421 Cawston Ave\, Kelowna. \nDonations will be very gratefully accepted at the door. \nJoin us for drinks afterwards in the Vines Lounge in the Grand.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/the-science-of-mindfulness/
LOCATION:Rotary Centre for the Arts\, 421 Cawston Ave\, Kelowna\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140916T200000
DTSTAMP:20140910T064437Z
CREATED:20140910T064437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140910T064437Z
UID:3970-1410894000-1410897600@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - Secular Sobriety
DESCRIPTION:The Kelowna Secular Sobriety Group meets every Tuesday at 7pm at the Esteem office\, Unit 204\, 1456 St Paul Street\, Kelowna. KSSG had its one year anniversary in January! \n \n  \nThe group uses the SMART Recovery program\, which is a non-religious alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous’ 12 step program. For more information about SMART\, go here. \nFor more information about the Kelowna Secular Sobriety Group\, and if you would like to attend a meeting\, please contact Van Hill: (250) 859-4300 or soberkelowna@gmail.com. \n \n 
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-secular-sobriety/
LOCATION:Esteem\, 1456 St Paul St.\, Unit 204\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1Y 2E6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140830T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140830T133000
DTSTAMP:20140828T193806Z
CREATED:20140627T043702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140828T193806Z
UID:3671-1409405400-1409405400@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - KFI End of Summer Special: Remote Controller!
DESCRIPTION:  \nOne of the wonderful things about science is the cool gadgets it enables people to make. And some of those cool gadgets are toys! 🙂 \nIf you have a remote controlled toy — puppy\, car\, spider\, helicopter\, whatever — bring it out to the park and play with other KFI kids! (If you don’t have one\, you’re very welcome to come and watch.) \nBring something (such as different sized boxes\, ramps\, pool noodles\, bean bags\, hula hoops — anything to navigate over\, under\, around or through) to help create obstacle courses for the RC vehicles. \nKids: This activity can count towards your RCer patch on DIY.org:https://diy.org/skills/rcer \nParents: Remember to bring a camera to record your kid’s RCing to upload to the DIY.org website. \nAfter we’re done with the RC toys\, the kids can play at the water park (weather permitting\, of course)\, so bring a swim suit and towel. \nWe will gather on the path near the basketball court on the east side of the park. If you drive\, you will want to park in the lot on Franklyn Road. The park will be busy because there’s a City event going on at the waterpark.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-kfi-end-of-summer-special-remote-controller/
LOCATION:Ben Lee Park\, 1800 Parkinson Way\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1Y 4P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140828T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140828T214500
DTSTAMP:20140825T022822Z
CREATED:20140825T022821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140825T022822Z
UID:3893-1409255100-1409262300@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:CFI Regina Movie and Discussion - The Giver
DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Inquiry Regina invites you to watch The Giver\, a story that explores how knowledge truly is power. The movie starts at 7:45pm in the Galaxy Cinema. If you would like a ticket\, please contact Dan Benesh at cfiregina@gmail.com or 306-596-8502. \nAfter the movie\, join us at Brewsters (in the same lot as the Galaxy Cinema) for drinks and discussion!
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/cfi-regina-movie-and-discussion-the-giver/
LOCATION:Regina Galaxy Cinema\, 420 McCarthy Blvd N.\, Regina\, Saskatchewan\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140827T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140827T230000
DTSTAMP:20140827T184740Z
CREATED:20140817T170930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140827T184740Z
UID:3878-1409173200-1409180400@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - Field Trip to Okanagan Observatory
DESCRIPTION:  \nUpdate: Looks like the weather will cooperate\, so we are good to go! See you there! \nThis event is for both adults and kids who can keep their eyes open at that time of night! (We’ve organized it during the summer\, so it’s not really cold and it’s not on a school night.) \nPlease come out and join the Okanagan Centre chapter of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada at the Okanagan Observatory for a evening of stargazing. They’re opening the observatory\, especially for us — so if you can bring a donation for them\, that would be lovely and much appreciated\, I’m sure. \nThere should be nice\, dark skies\, enabling us to see Mars and Saturn\, as well as star clusters\, galaxies\, super nova remnants and what our Sun will look like in 5 billion years…. so long as the weather cooperates! \nIMPORTANT: If the weather is dicey on the 27th\, please check Facebook\, or Meetup\, or the CFI Canada website for confirmation that the event is happening before heading out to the observatory. \nThere’s a map to the observatory here: http://www.okanaganobservatory.ca/location.html \nCFI Okanagan volunteer\, Ryan Gerber\, will be your host for this event. Please\, don’t be shy\, and introduce yourself if you haven’t met! 🙂
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-field-trip-to-okanagan-observatory/
LOCATION:Okanagan Observatory\, Big White Rd & 201 FSR\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140719T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140719T190000
DTSTAMP:20140715T003149Z
CREATED:20140320T181729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140715T003149Z
UID:2990-1405789200-1405796400@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Cafe Skeptique
DESCRIPTION:This is a group for drinks\, food and informal discussion around all things skeptical: UFOs\, ghosts\, cryptozoology\, alternative medicine\, new age and new thought and pseudoscience. \nCafe Skeptique meetings occur on the third Saturday of every month\, from 5 – 7pm. All meetings take place at the Free Times Cafe\, 320 College St (just west of Spadina)\, unless otherwise indicated. There is a $5 recommended Donation.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/cafe-skeptique-3/
LOCATION:Free Times Cafe\, 320 College St\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFIC Toronto,Discussion,Social Gathering,Toronto
ORGANIZER;CN="CFI Toronto":MAILTO:ontario@cficanada.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140803T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140803T150000
DTSTAMP:20140728T184430Z
CREATED:20140728T184151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140728T184430Z
UID:3779-1407069000-1407078000@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:CFI Ottawa Living without Religion
DESCRIPTION:Living without Religion provides a support group for those who are considering leaving their religion\, or are encountering challenges with friends\, family\, classmates or co-workers due to religious differences. \nWe will be holding LwR meetings at the same time as the UnSermon\, at a separate table.  The LwR section will be operated as a lightly structured support group\, providing an opportunity for participants to share challenges\, ask questions\, etc. \nAttendees can choose which group they wish to participate in when they arrive\, and are free to switch at any time. \nmore details on the CFI Ottawa Meetup: events.cfiottawa.com
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/cfi-ottawa-living-without-religion/
LOCATION:Fox and Feather Pub\, 283 Elgin St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K2P 1M1\, Canada
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