Seattle Atheists

Date: Sunday July 18, 2010
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Stone Soup Theatre, 4035 Stone Way N., Seattle, WA 98103

Harry Gilbert is a science writer, an author, a science teacher, a retired Rocket Engineer. Every month, he holds “science salons,” for about a dozen local regulars, on a variety of science topics. A few weeks of research, buttressed by his own knowledge, and “I can talk about any subject they choose,” he says.

He will speak about dark matter in the universe.

There will be light refreshments and a chance to network after the talk.

Check out the Seattle Times story about Harry!

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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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