Seattle Atheists hosts many activities and events throughout the year,
in addition to regular meetings. Here is a listing of some events that
Seattle Atheists has been involved in. For upcoming events, check out the
upcoming events page.
You can also view the Yahoo Calendar where several other local groups post
their events.
For more information on past events
visit the Seattle Atheists Blog.
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- May 1, 2008 Day of Reason Blood Drive
Seattle Atheists once again organized a blood drive in support of the local community and in celebration
of the
National Day of Reason.
- April 6, 2008 Speaker
Philosopher and author Austin Dacey discussed his new book The Secular Conscience: Why Belief Belongs in Public Life.
- March 9, 2008 Discussion at First United Methodist Church
A panel of participants from Seattle Atheists spoke to the youth group of First United Methodist Church in Olympia about the organization (who we are, why we exist, etc.) and then engaged in a discussion with the group.
- February 10, 2008 Darwin Day
In February we celebrated Charles Darwin's 199th birthday. Activities included a short presentation about the state of evolution science in the US today, a showing of the PBS documentary Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial, a quiz show, interactive games, a Darwin impersonation contest, birthday cake, snacks, raffles, and fabulous prizes.
- January 24, 2008 Blood Drive
- January 20, 2008 Member Meeting
Members brainstormed ideas for the organization over the coming year.
- December 2007 Holiday Gift-wrapping
Members volunteered their time and gift-wrapping talents at local bookstores and raised over $600 for
Children's Hospital.
- November 15, 2007 Blood Drive
- October 14, 2007 Fundraising
Seattle Atheists volunteered at the KUOW pledge drive.
- September 22, 2007 Member Meeting
This member meeting was annual board elections. A new
board was chosen and plans for the coming year were discussed.
- September 6, 2007 Blood Drive
- July 24, 2007 Community Awareness
Kyle Hepworth, president of Seattle Atheists, was featured on
KUOW's The Beat. A recording
of the interview is available online here.
- July 8, 2007 Voulunteering
Seattle Atheists ran a water station at the SeaFair Marathon.
- July 1, 2007 Freethinkers' Picnic
The third annual Independence Day Picnic was another smashing success.
Seattle Atheists along with many other groups and unaffiliated supporters had a great
time.
- June 23, 2007 LGBTQ Pride Parade & Booth
Seattle Atheists conducted outreach, awareness, educational, and support efforts
at the pride parade and festival.
- May 20, 2007 Speaker
Judy Bendich of the ACLU
gave a presentation on civil liberties at the bimonthly Seattle Atheists Membership Meeting.
- May 19-20, 2007 University Street Fair
Seattle Atheists conducted outreach and awareness efforts at the annual University
District Street Fair.
- May 3, 2007 Day of Reason Blood Drive
Seattle Atheists organized a blood drive in support of the local community and in celebration
of the
National Day of Reason. Sixteen pints of blood were donated.
- March 25, 2007 Fundraising
Seattle Atheists volunteered at the KUOW pledge drive.
- March 11, 2007 Speaker
Chris Lindstrom, Camp Director of Camp Quest West
What happens when you put fun and free-thought together?
Camp Quest was founded in Tennessee 11 years ago for the children of
atheists, humanists and other freethinkers. Last summer Camp Quest
came to the west coast. Chris described the highlights of
the 2006 camping session and shared plans for 2007.
- January 24, 2007 Speaker
Carlene Cross (www.carlenecross.com),
author of Fleeing Fundamentalism,
gave a reading from her recently published book and shared her experiences with
fundementalism.
- January 2007 Blood Drive
- December 2006 Holiday Gift-wrapping
Seattle Atheists knows the best way to celebrate the holiday season: Helping those in need.
Members volunteered their time and gift-wrapping talents at local bookstores and raised over $750 for
Children's Hospital.
- November 2006 Blood Drive
- October 15, 2006 Fundraising
Seattle Atheists volunteered at the KUOW pledge drive.
- September 2006 Blood Drive
- July 4, 2006 Freethinkers' Picnic
The second annual picnic was a huge success! The event was hosted by
Seattle Atheists and many other freethinking groups from the greater Puget Sound area.
Many people attended and had a great time.
- June 2006 Fremont Fair
Seattle Atheists had a booth at the Fremont Fair. We attracted a lot of attention
and raised community awarness. We even got mentioned in the Seattle Times!
- May 2006 Blood Drive
- March 30, 2006 Fundraising
Seattle Atheists volunteered at the KUOW pledge drive.
- January 22, 2006 Meet the Board
At the first member meeting of the year the Seattle Atheists Board discussed their plans
for the upcoming year.
- December 2005 Holiday Gift-wrapping
Seattle Atheists knows the best way to celebrate the holiday season: Helping those in need.
Members volunteered their time and gift-wrapping talents at local bookstores and raised over $150 for
Children's Hospital.
- December 2005 Blood Drive
- November 20, 2005 Speaker
Mike Newdow gave an informative
and entertaining presentation on the history of religion and government in the United States.
- October 15, 2005 Fundraising
Seattle Atheists volunteered at the KUOW pledge drive.
- August 28, 2005 Speaker
Ellen Johnson, President of American Atheists, gave
a talk about Madalyn Murray O'Hair and the history of American Atheists.
- July 4, 2005 Freethinkers' Picnic
The first annual picnic was a huge success! The event was hosted by
Seattle Atheists and many other freethinking groups from the greater Puget Sound area.
Many people attended and had a great time.
- June 2005 Blood Drive
- January 2005 Fundraising
Seattle Atheists raised money for Tsunami Relief. $1,000 was donated to Mercy Corps.
- September 28, 2003 Speaker
Ellen Johnson talked about American Atheists and the need for atheists to organize.
- June 2003 Seattle Atheists Founded
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