Seattle Atheists

What: NWFC 4th of July Potluck Picnic
When: Sunday, July 4, 2010 1:00 PM
Where: Ravenna Park, 2000 NE 58th St, Seattle, WA 98105

The Northwest Freethought Coalition (NWFC) is celebrating Independence Day and the arrival of summer with its 5th annual potluck picnic. NWFC group members, friends, and area freethinkers are invited to this all-day event on Sunday, July 4, 2010. Last year’s picnic drew about 200 people. The family-friendly picnic begins at 1 pm and runs into the evening. There will be a raffle and games, including bocce. Food served from 1 to 3 pm; cleanup starts at 5 pm. Bring your family, some frisbees, a blanket, sunscreen, and a picnic-friendly dish to share!

NWFC member groups include Humanists of Washington, Seattle Atheists, Tacoma Atheists, Humanists of North Puget Sound, University Unitarian Humanists, Ethical Culture Society of Puget Sound, Secular Jewish Circle of Puget Sound, Freethinkers’ United Network, Eastside Atheists/Agnostics Meetup, and various Atheist, Humanist and Brights Meetup groups.  Humanists of Washington is leading the event planning. Please contact HOW president Jerry Schiffelbein if you would like to volunteer.

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When: Thursday July 1
Time: 5:30 to 8:30 pm
Where: Puget Sound Blood Center, 1021 112th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone: 1-800-DONATE-1

Donate blood at any Puget Sound Blood Center. A group donation with dinner to follow will be held at the Bellevue donation center. Contact Jerry for more info. Visit PSBC for blood center hours and locations.

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Thank you to everyone at Pride. Your overwhelming attitude of love and inclusion was an inspiration to everyone! And, thank you to all of our volunteers, and pirates for making Seattle Pride so memorable! The Flying Spaghetti Monster was once again welcomed with open arms, and His followers rejoiced.

Thanks to Amanda, Andrew, Becky, Brit, Casey, Daniel, Deanna, Eric, Gypsy,  Hannah, JC (no, not that JC), Jennifer, Jennifer, Jerry, Kami, Kyle, Laurie, Lexie, Matt, Michael, Michele, Naomi, Neth, Obie, Parlan, Vulka, Ranjan, Rich, the intrepid and brave Pirates of the North Pacific, Randy, Simon, Susan, and all other pastafarians!

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Hello Atheists and Pirate-Pastafarians! This weekend is the annual Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade.  Here are the details for participating with Seattle Atheists:

DETAILED INFORMATION:

At 9 a.m., we will begin to unload and assemble the FSM at our position. You are welcome to come early and help. Parade line-up is at 3rd Ave. NW and NW 36th St. in Fremont. The registration table is located near Praxair. That is where you will go for lost children or emergency assistance.

Plan for crowds and poor/impossible parking. Allow enough time to get to the staging location and get into costume before the briefing and rehearsal. Make sure kids have snacks and water, and use the potty before the launch. It can get hot. The parade is 1.3 miles, but will seem much longer.

When you assemble at the start, at 10 a.m. sharp, look for the FSM, and gather near Him.

• 10 a.m.: SHARP! All pirates assemble and go over the routine
• 11 a.m.: Everyone should be in costume and ready to go.
• 11:30 a.m.: A single horn will sound signaling street closure
• 11:45 a.m.: A double horn will sound (“ready!”)
• Noon: Solstice Parade begins

Everyone listen to Case and Becky, who will instruct you on what to do during the parade. They are the parade leaders!! Be sure to gather up all your items, and don’t lose anything in the mad rush at the start! There will be volunteers with water and fruit at the halfway point at the Fremont Bridge. Read more…

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