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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140212T210000
DTSTAMP:20140126T192207Z
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day Celebration! Movie Night "Paul".
DESCRIPTION:“Paul” (2011) is a Simon Pegg Sci-Fi where two British comic-book geeks travelling across the U.S. encounter an alien outside Area 51. This alien looks at human culture and mocks Religion and Evolution Deniers. It is a very fun film! \nFollowing the film\, we will head two blocks away to The Pig and Duke Pub for a bite to eat\, a few drinks\, and some great conversation. \nThe movie 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. \n \nFor more information\, visit the official Meet-up event page.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/darwin-day-celebration-movie-night-paul/
LOCATION:Ten Nightclub\, 1140 10ave SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2R-1M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Calgary,Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140220T210000
DTSTAMP:20140205T194926Z
CREATED:20140205T194926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140205T194926Z
UID:2738-1392922800-1392930000@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/
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:20140304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140304T220000
DTSTAMP:20140126T192406Z
CREATED:20140126T192330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140126T192406Z
UID:2715-1393959600-1393970400@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:March 2014 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. \nFor more information\, view the Meet-up page.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/march-2014-skeptics-in-the-pub/
LOCATION:Pig and Duke\, 1312 12th Ave. S.W.\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Calgary,Social Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140305T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140305T210000
DTSTAMP:20140304T003627Z
CREATED:20140304T003627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140304T003627Z
UID:2929-1394047800-1394053200@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Governing in the Dark
DESCRIPTION:Evidence for Democracy co-founder Scott Findlay is speaking at Dalhousie on the shift away from science in government decision making and the decreased funding of science in Canada.  CFI Halifax members and supporters are meeting up to go together.  Please RSVP on meetup if you can make it.  If you can’t make it\, consider the live stream.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/governing-in-the-dark/
LOCATION:Ondaatje Hall\, McCain Building\, Dalhousie\, 6135 University Ave\, Halifax\, NS\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140306T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140306T170000
DTSTAMP:20140306T182656Z
CREATED:20140306T182656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140306T182656Z
UID:2932-1394092800-1394125200@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:CFI Ottawa: Jesus of Nazareth - Man or Myth?
DESCRIPTION:Did a man named Jesus live in Palestine 2000 years ago?  Zeba Crook\, professor of religious studies at Carleton University thinks so\, but historian and philosopher Richard Carrier disagrees. \nJoin us at the Centrepointe Chamber Theatre for a lively discussion on this controversial topic. \n$15 General Admission tickets are available through meetup. \n$5 off for CFI members – tickets available through Eventbrite\, or at any CFI event. \n\n \nSpecial offer for new members:  Become a Friend of the Centre for Inquiry\, and get one free ticket (two for a family membership).  You can join online (http://centreforinquiry.ca/support/centre_for_inquiry_membership/)\, or at any CFI Ottawa event. \n  \nClick for more information about CFI Ottawa or CFI Canada.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/cfi-ottawa-jesus-of-nazareth-man-or-myth/
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140314T210000
DTSTAMP:20140126T192609Z
CREATED:20140126T192609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140126T192609Z
UID:2716-1394823600-1394830800@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Pi Day Celebration! Movie Night "Stand and Deliver"
DESCRIPTION:Science and Math are cool! “Stand and Deliver” is the true story of Jaime Excalante\, a high school teacher who successfully inspired his dropout prone students to learn and enjoy calculus. It is a truly inspirational movie for math teachers everywhere\, and for anyone who enjoys learning about math or even math enthusiasts who can appreciate the massive advancements to humanity that this humble subject has done for us. \nFollowing the film\, we will head two blocks away to The Pig and Duke Pub for a bite to eat\, a few drinks\, and some great conversation. \nThe movie 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. \nFor more information\, see our Meet-up page.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/pi-day-celebration-movie-night-stand-and-deliver/
LOCATION:Ten Nightclub\, 1140 10ave SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2R-1M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Calgary,Social Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140316T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140316T143000
DTSTAMP:20140309T015110Z
CREATED:20140309T015110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140309T015110Z
UID:2940-1394969400-1394980200@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Philosophy for Children
DESCRIPTION:PHIL 398 Philosophy in Education: An Introduction to Philosophy for Children was the pilot course which introduced philosophy for children to U of S undergraduate students and a grade five/six class at Hugh Cairns VC School in the winter term of 2013. \nPhilosophy for Children (P4C) introduces children to philosophy through thought experiments\, reasoning games\, and children’s literature. The Department of Philosophy at the University of Saskatchewan aims to advance P4C in the Saskatoon Public School Division through a new experiential learning course\, Phil 267 Philosophy in Education: an Introduction to Philosophy for Children. This course brings undergraduate students together with elementary school children in an public school classroom to explore the big questions. \nGuest Speaker Erin DeLathouwer\, Program Coordinator\, Philosophy for Children: a new program at the U of S that brings undergraduate students together with elementary school children in a public school classroom to explore the big questions. \n  \nCheck out these stories: \nChildren need philosophy \nPutting philosophy into practice \nSee this video: \nSara Goering: Making a Place for Philosophy in Schools: How and Why \n(Open in new Tab and scroll down) \n\n \n*Note: we are going to try a slightly different format – the formal program will begin at 12:30pm. If you would like to socialize or eat lunch prior to\,  please arrive earlier\, around 11:30am as the main order will be taken soon after that.*
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/philosophy-for-children/
LOCATION:Venice House\, Sutherland\, 906 Central Avenue\, side room\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7N 1S1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Saskatoon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140316T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140316T210000
DTSTAMP:20140304T003708Z
CREATED:20140304T002550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140304T003708Z
UID:2926-1394992800-1395003600@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Skeptics in the Pub Halifax
DESCRIPTION:Join atheists\, freethinkers\, skeptics and secularists on the third Sunday of each month for food\, drinks and conversation.  It’s a very relaxed atmosphere.  Come when you want\, leave when you want. We meet downstairs at Maxwell’s Plum\, 1600 Grafton St..  Be sure to bring two IDs if you’re under 25! \nIf you’re able\, please rsvp at our Meetup site (it helps in planning the reservation).
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/skeptics-in-the-pub-halifax/
LOCATION:Maxwell’s Plum\, 1600 Grafton St.\, Halifax\, NS\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140320T210000
DTSTAMP:20140126T192832Z
CREATED:20140126T192832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140126T192832Z
UID:2717-1395342000-1395349200@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Nate Phelps - Son of leader of Westboro Baptist Church "Leaving Hate Behind"
DESCRIPTION:This is the premier event of the newly formed Secular Humanists of SAMRU at Mount Royal University. They endorse and promote the fact that people can and should be good without religion. CFI Calgary is proud to support the Secular Humanists of SAMRU.  \nJoin us for an exciting night\, while Nate Phelps shares his story of journeying from a life of ignorance and hate\, to a life of enlightenment and love in his talk entitled “Leaving Hate Behind”. Nate Phelps is the son of Fred Phelps\, the founder and pastor of the very controversial Westboro Baptist Church. Due to the church’s strong hatred\, most noticeably for homosexuals\, and their in your face tactics of proselytizing\, they have been labeled “The most hated family in America.” Nate Phelps left the church and fled from his abusive home at the age of 18. After many years of struggling with his religious beliefs he finally lost his faith in Christianity and became non-religious. Please join us for his talk entitled\, “Leaving Hate Behind” where he will share his very interesting and eye opening account of his life in the church and his life after.  \nTickets: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/nate-phelps-leaving-hate-behind-tickets-10245589835?aff=es2&rank=0&sid=070f822e863711e38df11231381b30f6 \nVisit the event Meet-up page.</p?
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/nate-phelps-son-of-leader-of-westboro-baptist-church-leaving-hate-behind/
LOCATION:Mount Royal University – Leacock Theatre\, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Calgary,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140320T210000
DTSTAMP:20140205T195451Z
CREATED:20140205T195451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140205T195451Z
UID:2742-1395342000-1395349200@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Toronto - Living Without Religoin
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-religoin/
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:20140331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140331T210000
DTSTAMP:20140320T175926Z
CREATED:20140108T235148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140320T175926Z
UID:2616-1396292400-1396299600@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:TORONTO: Science and Philosophy Book Club - Life at the Speed of Light: From the Double Helix to the Dawn of Digital Life
DESCRIPTION:This 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. Life at the Speed of Light: From the Double Helix to the Dawn of Digital Life by Craig Venter The renowned scientist and author of A Life Decoded examines the creation of life in the new field of synthetic genomics. In 2010\, scientists led by J. Craig Venter became the first to successfully create “synthetic life”—putting humankind at the threshold of the most important and exciting phase of biological research\, one that will enable us to actually write the genetic code for designing new species to help us adapt and evolve for long-term survival. The science of synthetic genomics will have a profound impact on human existence\, including chemical and energy generation\, health\, clean water and food production\, environmental control\, and possibly even our evolution. In Life at the Speed of Light\, Venter presents a fascinating and authoritative study of this emerging field from the inside—detailing its origins\, current challenges and controversies\, and projected effects on our lives. This scientific frontier provides an opportunity to ponder anew the age-old question “What is life?” and examine what we really mean by “playing God.” Life at the Speed of Light is a landmark work\, written by a visionary at the dawn of a new era of biological engineering. (www.goodreads.com) When: Monday March 31th\, 7pm Where: Scallywags\, 11 St Clair Ave W How Much: $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/
LOCATION:Scallywag’s\, 11 St Clair Ave\, Toronto\, ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="CFI Toronto":MAILTO:ontario@cficanada.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140405T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140405T130000
DTSTAMP:20140331T182420Z
CREATED:20140331T182420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140331T182420Z
UID:3002-1396701000-1396702800@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - "Complementary and Alternative Health" event
DESCRIPTION:CFI Okanagan volunteers will distribute handouts on the importance of evidence-based treatment to attendees as they are going in to this event. Some volunteers will stay to ask questions. \nhttp://www.okanaganway.ca/ai1ec_event/complementary-and-alternative-health/?instance_id=1134 \nUBC Okanagan Engineering & Management Building\, lecture theatre EME0050 \nPlease join us if you can!
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/okanagan-complementary-and-alternative-health-event/
LOCATION:UBC Okanagan\, 3333 University Way\, Kelowna\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Okanagan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140406T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140406T133000
DTSTAMP:20140403T172155Z
CREATED:20140403T172155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140403T172155Z
UID:3043-1396783800-1396791000@centreforinquiry.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan - Skeptics in the Park: 2014 Edition
DESCRIPTION:This 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 have an experienced ‘someone’ present\, to guide interested people on a small walk in search of springtime amphibians (salamanders) and reptiles (snakes). \nFor those who stay at the meeting place\, or on the playground with there children there will be a carafe of coffee\, and some water. Feel 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-edition/
LOCATION:Mission Creek Park\, Springfield Rd\, 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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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: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: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: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: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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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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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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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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