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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140728T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140728T210000
DTSTAMP:20140503T023854Z
CREATED:20140503T023556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140503T023854Z
UID:3162-1406574000-1406581200@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:TORONTO: Science and Philosophy Book Club - The Universe Within: Discovering the Common History of Rocks\, Planets and People\, by Neil Shubin
DESCRIPTION:In his last book\, Neil Shubin delved into the amazing connections between human anatomy—our hands\, our jaws—and the structures in the fish that first took over land 375 million years ago. Now\, with his trademark clarity and exuberance\, he takes an even more expansive approach to the question of why we are the way we are. Starting once again with fossils\, Shubin turns his gaze skyward.  He shows how the entirety of the universe’s 14-billion-year history can be seen in our bodies. From our very molecular composition (a result of stellar events at the origin of our solar system)\, he makes clear\, through the working of our eyes\, how the evolution of the cosmos has had profound effects on the development of human life on earth. (goodreads.com) \nPlease note that there are several books with the title The Universe Within. Be careful to pick up the one written by Neil Shubin! \nThis group is dedicated to providing a friendly\, free-thinking environment in which to discuss books that inspire rewarding conversation on subjects related to science and philosophy. Meetings take place every two months\, on the fourth Monday of the month. All meetings will take place at Scallywags Pub\, 11 St Clair Ave W\, unless otherwise indicated. There is a $4 Recommended Donation.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/toronto-science-and-philosophy-book-club-the-universe-within-discovering-the-common-history-of-rocks-planets-and-people-by-neil-shubin/
LOCATION:Scallywag’s\, 11 St Clair Ave\, Toronto\, ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Club,CFIC Toronto,Discussion,Social Gathering,Toronto
ORGANIZER;CN="CFI Toronto":MAILTO:ontario@cficanada.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140726T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140726T170000
DTSTAMP:20140613T210005Z
CREATED:20140613T210005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140613T210005Z
UID:3583-1406383200-1406394000@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - Kids for Inquiry Summer Special: The Bug Guys (and Reptiles too)!
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin CFI Okanagan’s Kids for Inquiry and The Bug Guys for a special summer event! We will learn all about some amazing bugs and reptiles! You will also have an opportunity after the presentation to meet some of the animals up close and personal! Are you brave enough to touch a ball python? Or what about holding Tina the bearded dragon? \nSpace is very limited\, so we highly recommend getting tickets in advance. Tickets are free\, with a suggested $5 donation per child. If there is space\, tickets will also be available at the door. RSVPs on Facebook and Meetup do not guarantee a ticket. Please get tickets at Eventbrite: \nwww.kfibugguys.eventbrite.ca \nYour donations help to cover our costs and are very much appreciated! \n“The Bug Guys” is a small non-profit organization committed to educating young people and people young at heart about the world’s most misunderstood creatures; insects\, arachnids and of course reptiles. Stuart Brown (The Bug Guy) has always had a love for almost anything creepy crawly and could never understand why so many people hate them until he realized it was simply because people never really got to know them properly\, and so with each presentation a few more kids and adults learn to love some of the most “unlovable” critters as much as Stuart does. \nIn the presentation you will meet some of Stuart’s private collection and pets and enjoy hands on experience with some of his very friendly lizards and snakes. You will learn about each species relationship with other animals in its family\, the natural history and behavior of the species and their role in the pet trade\, as well as the care of the animals and whether they make good pets or not. The main goal of every presentation is put myths about these wonderful animals to rest and hopefully putting aside a few phobias so the animals can be appreciated for what they truly are; nothing short of amazing! \nAfter we’ve said goodbye to Stuart and the animals\, please join Kids for Inquiry outside for a family picnic (bring your own food!). \nTo keep up with future Kids for Inquiry events\, please join our Meetup group: http://www.meetup.com/Kids-for-Inquiry-Okanagan/
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-kids-for-inquiry-summer-special-the-bug-guys-and-reptiles-too/
LOCATION:Rotary Centre for the Arts\, 421 Cawston Ave\, Kelowna\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140723T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140723T210000
DTSTAMP:20140728T195842Z
CREATED:20140716T013649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140728T195842Z
UID:3721-1406145600-1406149200@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/
LOCATION:Teleconference\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140714T220000
DTSTAMP:20140707T050905Z
CREATED:20140707T050904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140707T050905Z
UID:3691-1405364400-1405375200@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - Secular Social
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nIt’s been a long time! Come to the pub and hang out with other skeptics and freethinkers. If you don’t recognize anyone\, look for the table with the CFI sign.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-secular-social/
LOCATION:Freddy’s Brewpub\, McCurdy Corner\, Kelowna\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan,Social Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140628T150000
DTSTAMP:20140603T220355Z
CREATED:20140603T220355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140603T220355Z
UID:3517-1403964000-1403967600@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - Kids for Inquiry: Chiller
DESCRIPTION:Dr Janice Snyder\, professor of psychology at UBC-Okanagan\, will give a presentation on the science of attention and focus. (If you haven’t already done so\, don’t tell your kids about the gorilla in the basketball game!)\nShe will then lead the kids in a guided meditation\, practising the art of attention\, as well as relaxation. \nThis activity can contribute to your child’s “Chiller” patch at DIY.org.https://diy.org/skills/chiller \nBecause this event involves a presentation and meditation\, it is recommended for kids age 8 and older. If your child is unable to be fairly still and quiet\, please take them to the park rather than to this KFI gathering. 😉 \nEach child should bring a comfy cushion to sit on! \nMore details to follow. \nThe RSVP list on Meetup will be taken as definitive: \nhttp://www.meetup.com/Kids-for-Inquiry-Okanagan/events/186927682/?a=ea1_grp&rv=ea1&_af_eid=186927682&_af=event
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-kids-for-inquiry-chiller/
LOCATION:917 Purcell Drive\, Kelowna\, 917 Purcell Drive\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140614T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140614T153000
DTSTAMP:20140506T174028Z
CREATED:20140505T060517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140506T174028Z
UID:3165-1402752600-1402759800@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - Kids for Inquiry: Chemist
DESCRIPTION:Chemistry is the driving force inside batteries and they can be made out of a variety of different ingredients. At this KFI gathering\, the kids will be making batteries out of pennies! \nWe will have plenty of pennies\, but if you have any pennies lying around\, please do bring them along and put them to good use. 🙂 \nCan you make a battery that will light an LED? Does it make a difference how many pennies you use? Why? Test your battery and see if it can power other items you bring from home. (Bring small things that take one or two AA batteries and let’s test them out!) \nThis project can count towards the Chemist patch on DIY.org:https://diy.org/skills/chemist/challenges/360/light-an-led-with-a-homemade-battery \nYounger kids will definitely need help with this project\, so parents should stay to help. Older kids may be dropped off; please sign them in and leave a phone number so you can be contacted. Thanks! \nPlease RSVP on Meetup: \nhttp://www.meetup.com/Kids-for-Inquiry-Okanagan/events/181285292/ \n(That list of RSVPs will be taken as the definitive list\, not the Facebook RSVPs.) \nThis event is free\, but donations to cover costs are very welcome. 🙂
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-kids-for-inquiry-chemist/
LOCATION:Kelowna Art Gallery\, 1315 Water Street\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1Y 9R3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140526T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140526T210000
DTSTAMP:20140503T022413Z
CREATED:20140318T192553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140503T022413Z
UID:2987-1401130800-1401138000@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:TORONTO: Science and Philosophy Book Club - Consciousness Explained\, by Daniel Dennett
DESCRIPTION:Join guest host\, Heider Alward for a discussion on Daniel Dennett’s Consciousness Explained. \nConsciousness Explained is a book from 1991 by the American philosopher Daniel Dennett which offers an account of how consciousness arises from interaction of physical and cognitive processes in the brain. This book can be read with genuine pleasure by a non-philosopher; anyone who picks it up will be swept up in the excitement of Dennett’s project. Even a reader who has never looked into a psychology book\, or taken an interest in computers\, will find herself absorbed in summaries of interesting psychological and physiological experiments\, and in brief but clear accounts of curious computer programs. Dennett integrates all these into the development of his ‘Multiple Drafts’ model of consciousness with great skill\, and moves smoothly back and forth between laboratory results and philosophical generalizations. \n  \nThis group is dedicated to providing a friendly\, free-thinking environment in which to discuss books that inspire rewarding conversation on subjects related to science and philosophy. Meetings take place every two months\, on the fourth Monday of the month. All meetings will take place at Scallywags Pub\, 11 St Clair Ave W\, unless otherwise indicated. There is a $4 Recommended Donation.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/toronto-science-and-philosophy-book-club-life-at-the-speed-of-light-from-the-double-helix-to-the-dawn-of-digital-life-2/
LOCATION:Scallywag’s\, 11 St Clair Ave\, Toronto\, ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Club,CFIC Toronto,Discussion,Social Gathering,Toronto
ORGANIZER;CN="CFI Toronto":MAILTO:ontario@cficanada.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140525T120000
DTSTAMP:20140401T190550Z
CREATED:20140331T185548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140401T190550Z
UID:3011-1401008400-1401019200@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - Kids for Inquiry: Ornithologist
DESCRIPTION:  \nI know it’s 9am on a Sunday morning! But the birds will be busy at that time of day\, so it’s a good time to go watch them. \nWe will meet at the entrance to the Rotary Marsh Bird Sanctuary on Sunset Drive\, downtown Kelowna. We will be joined by experts from the Central Okanagan Naturalists Club and the Young Naturalists to look for birds and try to identify some of them. Kids should bring cameras and/or binoculars\, if they have them. Sketch books might be nice for kids who like to draw. \nThis event is designed for kids between 6 and 12 years old. Parents should stay with younger children. Older children may be dropped off\, but parents are welcome to stay. \nAt 10am\, we will walk over the the Rotary Centre to dissect owl pellets! Can you find evidence of what owls eat by investigating one of their regurgitated pellets? \nKids need to bring rubber gloves and tweezers\, paper/notebooks and pencils. Magnifying glasses would be great too! If they bring plain paper and they have a camera\, they can take nice photos of the bones they find in the pellets. \nIf the kids would like\, these activities can contribute towards the Ornithologist patch at DIY.org: \nhttp://diy.org/skills/ornithologist \nYou can find out more about KFI and DIY.org at our website:http://cfiokanagan.ca/kids-for-inquiry.html \nThis event is free\, but a donation would be very much appreciated to cover the cost of the room rental. \nPlease RSVP at the event page on Facebook.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-kids-for-inquiry-ornithologist/
LOCATION:Rotary Centre for the Arts\, 421 Cawston Ave\, Kelowna\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140524T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140524T170000
DTSTAMP:20140501T171922Z
CREATED:20140501T171922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140501T171922Z
UID:3149-1400950800-1400950800@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - Splendours of the Universe
DESCRIPTION:This is not a CFI Okanagan event\, but may be of interest to the CFI Okanagan community. We have collaborated with the Okanagan Centre chapter of the Royal Astronomical Society a number of times. It is a great organization; do support them if you can. \n*******\nThe Okanagan Observatory is pleased to announce that world renowned astro-photographer Jack Newton will be speaking at its Annual Dinner\, Sat\, May 24. His topic is ‘Splendours of the Universe’. \nThe dinner will be held at the Kelowna Curling Club. Doors and Bar open at 5 pm\, the dinner is at 6:30 pm and Mr. Newton talks at 7:30 pm. A Silent Auction will also be held. \nThe $40 tickets are available from Colleen at chohare@shaw.ca or 250-763-3573. \nRoyal Astronomical Society of Canada\, Okanagan Centre: www.ocrasc.ca\nOkanagan Observatory: www.okanaganobservatory.ca\nJack Newton: www.jacknewton.com
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-splendours-of-the-universe/
LOCATION:Kelowna Curling Club\, 551 Recreation Ave.\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1Y 7V5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140516T203000
DTSTAMP:20140513T031806Z
CREATED:20140513T024047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140513T031806Z
UID:3180-1400266800-1400272200@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:The Science of Shakespeare - A Talk by Dan Falk
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, May 16\, CFI Toronto will be hosting a talk by Dan Falk\, author of The Science of Shakespeare: a New Look at the Playwright’s Universe. Falk’s Talk provides highlights from his book\, now available on Goose Lane Editions. \n \nThe Science of Shakespeare explores the connections between Shakespeare’s novel observations of human nature and the larger scientific revolution that was just then getting underway. Falk argues that the legendary playwright was well aware of the changes in the air\, and that he played an important and overlooked role in ushering in a more “modern” way of thinking. \nGeneral admission is $15\, or $10 for CFI members. Click here for tickets and other admission options. \nFalk is a science journalist\, author\, and broadcaster. His books include In Search of Time: Journeys along a Curious Dimension and Universe on a T-Shirt: The Quest for the Theory of Everything\, winner of the 2002 Science in Society Journalism Award. He has written for the Globe and Mail\, the Toronto Star\, The Walrus\, Astronomy\, Sky & Telescope\, and New Scientist; he has also been a regular contributor to CBC Radio’s Ideas. Falk recently completed a prestigious Knight Journalism Fellowship at MIT\, where he undertook much of the research for this book.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/the-science-of-shakespeare-a-talk-by-dan-falk/
LOCATION:Sidney Smith Hall 2102\, 100 St George St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 3G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFIC Toronto,Discussion,Lecture,Social Gathering,Toronto
ORGANIZER;CN="CFI Toronto":MAILTO:ontario@cficanada.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140417T210000
DTSTAMP:20140320T184434Z
CREATED:20140205T195647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140320T184434Z
UID:2744-1397761200-1397768400@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Toronto - Living Without Religion
DESCRIPTION:Living Without Religion\nOur monthly meeting discussing past and present religious issues and looking at a positive life free of guilt\, fear and shame. Whether you are thinking of leaving your religion or are already living religion free\, or you just wish to support others in this quest\, join us. \nSuggested donation: $4
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/toronto-living-without-religion-2/
LOCATION:Sidney Smith Hall\, Room: SS 2101\, 100 St. George Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 3G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFIC Toronto,Discussion,Social Gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="CFI Toronto":MAILTO:ontario@cficanada.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140508T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140508T204500
DTSTAMP:20140507T002231Z
CREATED:20140507T001659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140507T002231Z
UID:3171-1399574700-1399581900@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Your CFI Book Club
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe meeting will be in the main conference room straight ahead past the librarian desk on the main floor. \nThe plan is for everyone who has read an interesting book of relevance to our interests as CFI members\, skeptics\, humanists\, atheists\, etc\, to bring it/them along and take a brief moment to comment on them. The idea is to use the books to stimulate discussion and to let each other know about some interesting books out there. \nSee you there.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/your-cfi-book-club/
LOCATION:South End Sudbury Public Library\, 1991 Regent Street\, Sudbury\, Ontario\, P3E 5V3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Sudbury,Discussion
ORGANIZER;CN="Greg Stott":MAILTO:sachigo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140504T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140504T133000
DTSTAMP:20140502T183414Z
CREATED:20140502T182529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140502T183414Z
UID:3153-1399203000-1399210200@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Brunch Beyond Belief
DESCRIPTION:Please join your fellow freethinkers for a brunch beyond belief\, every first Sunday of the month. \n1696 Regent Street\,\nSudbury\,ON\nSunday\, 11:30am – 1:30pm \nWe will either be located in the French Room of the Holiday Inn restaurant or the Private Room.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/brunch-beyond-belief/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn\, 1696 Regent Street\, Sudbury\, Ontario\, P3E 3Z8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Sudbury,Social Gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="CFI Sudbury":MAILTO:slucas@cficanada.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140503T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140503T153000
DTSTAMP:20140401T185008Z
CREATED:20140331T183417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140401T185008Z
UID:3004-1399123800-1399131000@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - Kids for Inquiry: Astronomer
DESCRIPTION:Join KFI and Colleen from the Royal Astronomical Society to make a sundial\, a solar viewer and a spectroscope and learn about some astronomy at the same time! \nSee the projects here: http://diy.org/skills/astronomer \nParents should stay to help out younger kids\, but can drop off older kids. Space is limited\, so please RSVP. You can RSVP on Facebook or Meetup. \nIf you like\, with a parent’s permission\, you can join the DIY.org website and earn a cool Astronomer patch! (You can order an actual sew-on patch at the website for $4.) \nOnce you get your projects home\, you will need to take a photo of your sundial next to a modern clock to compare the readings\, take a photo of the sun through your solar viewer\, and take a photo through the eyepiece of your spectroscope — then upload your photos to the DIY.org website. \nAnd then join us at the next KFI gathering\, where you will have fun learning some new stuff\, and also work on earning another patch! \nFor more info and KFI and DIY.org\, visit our website: \nhttp://cfiokanagan.ca/kids-for-inquiry.html \n*** \nThis event is free\, but a donation to help cover the costs of the materials and the room rental would be great. Thanks!
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-kids-for-inquiry-astronomy/
LOCATION:Kelowna Art Gallery\, 1315 Water Street\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1Y 9R3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140503T110000
DTSTAMP:20140502T183145Z
CREATED:20140502T183144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140502T183145Z
UID:3156-1399107600-1399114800@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Sudbury Clean Up Blitz
DESCRIPTION:  \nMeet us at the corner of Regent and Riverside Dr. as CFI Sudbury participates in the city’s annual Clean Up Blitz. Bags\, gloves and vests will be provided.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/volunteer-sudbury-clean-up-blitz/
LOCATION:Riverside Centre\, Regent St and Riverside Dr.\, Sudbury\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Sudbury,Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="CFI Sudbury":MAILTO:slucas@cficanada.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140427T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140427T143000
DTSTAMP:20140318T061733Z
CREATED:20140318T061733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140318T061733Z
UID:2974-1398598200-1398609000@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Apostasy! Leaving Islam
DESCRIPTION:Our local member Hashim will be discussing his experience growing up in Iraq and being raised in Islam. Hashim became an ex-Muslim in early 2013 because of underage marriage in Islam. Hashim belonged to the Sunni branch of Islam. He lived in New Baghdad district in Baghdad then moved to Hīt city in Al-Anbar. He arrived in Canada in June 2010. \nHashim will answer our questions\, so post below with what you want to know about Islam and his experience (general or very specific questions are fine). Please post early so that Hashim can prepare some answers in advance. \n*Note: we are trying a slightly different format – the formal program will begin at 12:30pm. If you would like to socialize or eat lunch prior to the presentation\,  please arrive earlier\, around 11:30am as the main order will be taken soon after that.*
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/apostasy-leaving-islam/
LOCATION:Venice House\, Sutherland\, 906 Central Avenue\, side room\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7N 1S1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Saskatoon
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140426T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140426T143000
DTSTAMP:20140422T064528Z
CREATED:20140422T064528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140422T064528Z
UID:3063-1398515400-1398522600@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - Skeptics in the Park 2014: Geocache Edition
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis is a fun and relaxing gathering where like-minded members of the community can get together as adults\, or with their families. Having a chance to connect with each other can be a lot of fun\, and something that CFI members are interested in promoting. \nWe will gather in Mission Creek Park to the left of the new playground near the empty grass area. If you are early\, or late\, or lost – please text Rebekah Pearce 250-808-9968\, so she can make sure everything runs smoothly. \nIt is a plan to search for geocaches on this day\, so please bring any gear (like GPS devices) that you geocache with\, or just tag along and learn more about it! \nFeel free to bring your lunches\, or snacks to eat while we explore and visit with one another.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-skeptics-in-the-park-2014-geocache-edition/
LOCATION:Mission Creek Park\, Springfield Rd\, Kelowna\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140419T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140419T160000
DTSTAMP:20140411T162605Z
CREATED:20140411T162605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140411T162605Z
UID:3047-1397923200-1397923200@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - Penticton Skeptics in the Pub
DESCRIPTION:  \nGather with skeptics in Penticton!
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-penticton-skeptics-in-the-pub/
LOCATION:Kettle Valley Station Pub\, 1070 Eckhart Avenue West\, Penticton\, British Columbia\, V2A 2C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan,Social Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140415T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140415T213000
DTSTAMP:20140414T171609Z
CREATED:20140414T171351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140414T171609Z
UID:3052-1397590200-1397597400@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Science Cafe
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis is not a CFI event\, but it is a very well run event by Science North\, that CFI’ers would likely get a lot out of. It’s becoming a de facto CFI Sudbury event as so many of the attendees are members of the Centre For Inquiry.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/science-cafe/
LOCATION:The Laughing Buddha\, 194 Elgin Street\, Sudbury\, Ontario\, P3E 3N5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140413T160000
DTSTAMP:20140401T190525Z
CREATED:20140401T190236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140401T190525Z
UID:3024-1397397600-1397404800@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - Kids for Inquiry: Geneticist
DESCRIPTION:Join KFI to learn about DNA and extract some of your own DNA\, using a simple procedure and household ingredients! \nThe activity is here: \nhttp://diy.org/skills/geneticist/challenges/1779/extract-dna \nIf you’re a member of DIY.org (it’s free and easy to join)\, this activity can count towards earning your Geneticist patch: \nhttp://diy.org/skills/geneticist \nEverything will be provided. Donations to cover the cost of the materials and the room rental are very much appreciated. \nFind out more about KFI and DIY.org at our website: \nhttp://cfiokanagan.ca/kids-for-inquiry.html \nPlease RSVP by Thursday 10th April\, so we know how much material we need to get. You can RSVP on Facebook or on Meetup. \nThanks!
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-kids-for-inquiry-geneticist/
LOCATION:Rotary Centre for the Arts\, 421 Cawston Ave\, Kelowna\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140406T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140406T190000
DTSTAMP:20140320T185207Z
CREATED:20140320T182728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140320T185207Z
UID:2992-1396803600-1396810800@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Toronto Atheists and Friends
DESCRIPTION:CFI Ontario’s Toronto Atheists and Friends (TAaF) meetups are fun and fascinating 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! \nOur GTA (Greater Toronto Area) Central meetup is normally held every FIRST Sunday of the month at 5:00 p.m.\, at Scallywags Pub\, 11 St. Clair Ave. W\, reserved under the name ‘meetup’. Exceptions to these location details will be posted clearly when and if they apply. \nThis is a 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.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/toronto-atheists-and-friends/
LOCATION:Scallywag’s\, 11 St Clair Ave\, Toronto\, ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFIC Toronto,Discussion,Social Gathering,Toronto
ORGANIZER;CN="CFI Toronto":MAILTO:ontario@cficanada.ca
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