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  Twin Cities/Metro Area Events

Saturday June 6, 1:00pm  Minnesota Atheists' Little Canada Book Club
Caribou Coffee  3354 Rice Street, Little Canada
The book club will be discussing "Moral Minds" by Marc D. Hauser.

Saturday June 6, 7:00pm-close  Pub Night: Think and Drink
Sweeney's Saloon, 96 North Dale Street, St. Paul
Come out for a night of thinkin' and drinkin', in that order.  As always, you do NOT have to drink to feel welcome!

Sunday June 7, 10:30am Sunday Brunch at Q.Cumbers restaurant
7465 France Ave. S., Edina
Sunday Brunch takes place every Sunday at 10:30am.  Even though it’s a buffet, don’t forget to leave a tip for the wait staff. Print out a portion of this Atheists Weekly E-mail for a $2.00 discount.

Sunday June 7, 6:00pm-7:00pm  Atheist/Agnostic Alcoholics Anonymous
Men's Center, 3249 Hennepin Ave. S # 55, Minneapolis
This event takes place every Sunday at 6:00pm.  Location in Men's Center basement.  Open to all genders.  For more information, please contact tcAgnostic@gmail.com

Monday June 8, 5:00pm-7:00pm  Davanni's Dinner Social
2312 West 66th Street Richfield 55423

This event takes place the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month.  For more information call Bob or Marilyn Neinkerk at 612-866-6200


Monday June 8, 5:00pm-6:30pm  Atheists for Human Rights Happy Hour
Ol' Mexico restaurant, on Lexington Ave., two blocks north of Larpenteur, Roseville, MN.
This event takes place every Monday.  Tables on terrace level by fireplace. Schedule may change, so new attendees should call Paul Craven at 763-788-8918

Monday June 8, 7:00pm  Stillwater Critical Thinking Club
Family Means Building, 1875 Northwestern Ave Stillwater, MN

This club meets the 2nd Monday of every month.  Tonight the club will revisit an interesting chapter in the 99 year history of the BSA, the landmark United States Supreme Court case from the year 2000: BSA vs. Dale.

Tuesday June 9, 7:00pm
  Secular Bible Study
Trinity United Methodist Church, 2511 Taylor St. N.E., Minneapolis
This group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month.  The topic of the evening's discussion is "Translation and the Bible".

Tuesday June 10, 6:30pm-9:00pm  Newbie Night VI
Java Train, 7 1341 Pascal Street, St. Paul
Newbie nights are designed specifically for new members.  If you haven't attended an event before or are relatively new to MNA, this one's for you!
 
Thursday June 11, 5:30pm  Minneapolis Skeptics Happy Hour
Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery  1430 Washington Ave. S. (West Bank) Minneapolis

This event is scheduled for the 2nd Thursday of each month.

Saturday June 13, 2:30pm  Meal and Reel: Sam Raimi's "Drag Me To Hell"
AMC Rosedale  850 Rosedale Center, Roseville
Any horror fan is sure to love Raimi's newest masterpiece.  After the film, everyone will be going to Davanni's for supper at around 5pm. 

Sunday June 14, 10:00am 
St. Paul Critical Thinking Club
Kelly Inn off Marion Street, St. Paul
This club meets the 2nd Sunday of every month. 

Sunday June 14, 10:30am Sunday Brunch at Q.Cumbers restaurant
7465 France Ave. S., Edina
Sunday Brunch takes place every Sunday at 10:30am.  Even though it’s a buffet, don’t forget to leave a tip for the wait staff. Print out a portion of this Atheists Weekly E-mail for a $2.00 discount.



Sunday June 14, 11:00am-5:00pm  Juneteenth Celebration
Theodore Wirth Park 3600 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis

Stop by and say hello,
or contact Bjorn Watland at pres@mnatheists.org if you're interested in staffing the booth for a bit.



Sunday June 14, 12:00pm 
Freethought Picnic for all Interests and Ages!
Columbia Park  800 Columbia Blvd. Minneapolis
The first of three summer picnics, sponsored by CASH (Campus Atheists, Skeptics, and Humanists)  The picnic is a potluck. Please bring some edibles to share. The shelter has electricity and a sink.

Sunday June 14, 6:00pm-7:00pm  Atheist/Agnostic Alcoholics Anonymous
Men's Center, 3249 Hennepin Ave. S # 55, Minneapolis
This event takes place every Sunday at 6:00pm.  Location in Men's Center basement.  Open to all genders.  For more information, please contact tcAgnostic@gmail.com

Monday June 15, 5:00pm-6:30pm  Atheists for Human Rights Happy Hour
Ol' Mexico restaurant, on Lexington Ave., two blocks north of Larpenteur, Roseville, MN.
This event takes place every Monday.  Tables on terrace level by fireplace. Schedule may change, so new attendees should call Paul Craven at 763-788-8918

Monday June 15, 6:00pm  Freethought Toastmasters
Larpenteur Estates Party Room, 1276 Larpenteur Ave. W, St. Paul 55113
This group meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month.  Contact George Kane, nup@Minn.net for more information.

Saturday June 20, 1:00pm  Fossil Hunting
Lilydale Regional Park in St. Paul
Click on the link for super directions.  Meet in the parking lot. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, and bring along gloves and a bag or container for your finds. 
 
Saturday June 20, 1:00pm-4:00pm  How to Debate
Nokomis Branch Library, 5100 34th Ave S, Minneapolis 
How to Debate is a class sponsored by Minnesota Atheists.  All are welcome.

Sunday June 21, 10:30am Sunday Brunch at Q.Cumbers restaurant
7465 France Ave. S., Edina
Sunday Brunch takes place every Sunday at 10:30am.  Even though it’s a buffet, don’t forget to leave a tip for the wait staff. Print out a portion of this Atheists Weekly E-mail for a $2.00 discount.


Sunday June 21, 6:00pm-7:00pm  Atheist/Agnostic Alcoholics Anonymous
Men's Center, 3249 Hennepin Ave. S # 55, Minneapolis
This event takes place every Sunday at 6:00pm.  Location in Men's Center basement.  Open to all genders.  For more information, please contact tcAgnostic@gmail.com




 St. Cloud Area Events 

None at this time.


  Mankato Area Events


Saturday June 27, 4:00pm-Overnight  Freethinking Camping
Sakatah Lake State Park, 50499 Sakatah Lake State Park Road, Waterville, MN 56096. 
Limited to 50 campers, bring your own tents or call Sakatah to rent from campsite. $50 site rental will be divided among the campers.



  Rochester Area Events

Thursday June 11, 6:30pm  Public Meeting
Room A of the Rochester Public Library, 101 2nd Street SE
RAFT meets the 2nd Thursday of every month, and is a friendship and discussion group for atheists, agnostics, and humanists. For information contact Laura Scheinoha, larooski5@charter.net 
 
Thursday June 18, 7:00pm  RAFT Happy Hour
Location TBA, see Meet Up site.
RAFT meets the 3rd Thursday of each month for Happy Hour.

Saturday June 20, 5:00pm  Summer Picnic and Potluck
Location TBA
See Meet Up for more information.

Tuesday June 23, 7:00pm
RAFT June Board Meeting
Location TBA
This event occurs every 4th Tuesday.

  Duluth Area Events

Sunday June 7, 9:00am  Lake Superior Freethinkers Meeting
Duluth Radisson
This is a recurring event the 1st Sunday of every month.
Breakfast at 9:30am, program at 10:00am.  "The Ten Revolutionary Changes That Human Beings Must Make to Avoid Extinction in the 21st Century."  Presented by Rodney Shefferd.


 

  LaCrosse Area Events

Saturday June 6, 6:00pm  666 Party
The home of Betty Hammond and Hank Zumach
Come on out for some spaghetti and meatballs, a la The Flying Spaghetti Monster!  For the location, contact Hank Zumach at zumach@mwt.net or by calling 608-457-2545

Friday June 19, 5:00pm-7:00pm  Think and Drink
JavaVino in the Village Shopping Center, LaCrosse
This is a recurring event the 3rd Friday of every month.

 

Atheists Talk Radio

Sunday, May 31, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. “Atheists Talk,” KTNF radio AM 950, or stream live on-line.  Studio call-in number 952-946-6205 or e-mail questions to radio@mnatheists.org.


Podcasts: Atheists Talk Radio and Atheists Talk Cable TV
Free podcasts of Minnesota Atheists’ Atheists Talk cable TV program, Atheists Talk radio program, and speakers from Minnesota Atheists public meetings are now available at The Minnesota Atheists Website and iTunes.
 


    Mark Your Calendar!


Future Events/Rest of the US

June 5-7  American Humanist Association (AHA) Annual Conference
Tempe Mission Palms Hotel  Phoenix, Arizona

June 11-14  American Ethical Union National Convention
St. Louis, Missouri
 
Monday June 22, 5:00pm-7:00pm  Davanni's Dinner Social
2312 West 66th Street Richfield 55423
Dinner social takes place every 2nd and 4th Monday.  For more information call Bob or Marilyn Neinkerk at 612-866-6200


Monday June 22, 5:00pm-6:30pm  Atheists for Human Rights Happy Hour
Ol' Mexico restaurant, on Lexington Ave., two blocks north of Larpenteur, Roseville, MN.
This event takes place every Monday.  Tables on terrace level by fireplace. Schedule may change, so new attendees should call Paul Craven at 763-788-8918

Monday June 22, 7:00pm 
Stillwater Critical Thinking Club
Family Means Building, 1875 Northwestern Ave Stillwater, MN

This club meets the 2nd Monday of every month.


Tuesday June 23, 7:00pm  Secular Bible Study
Trinity United Methodist Church, 2511 Taylor St. N.E., Minneapolis
This group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month.  The topic of the evening's discussion is "Genesis in Space and Time".

Wednesday June 24, 6:30pm  Minneapolis Skeptics June Reading Group
Espresso Royale 1229 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis
This group meets the 4th Wednesday of each month.  Tonight they will be meeting to discuss the book "Why People Believe Weird Things" by Michael Shermer.
 
Saturday June 27th, 10:00am-12:00pm  West Metro Critical Thinking Club
12600 Marion Lane W, Minnetonka 55305
This club meets every 4th Saturday.  Topic:  Catastrophe Creates Opportunity


Saturday June 27, 4:00pm-Overnight
  Freethinking Camping
Sakatah Lake State Park, 50499 Sakatah Lake State Park Road, Waterville, MN 56096. 
Limited to 50 campers, bring your own tents or call Sakatah to rent from campsite. $50 site rental will be divided among the campers.
 
June 28, 10:30am  GLBT Pride Parade
Marching line up at 3rd St S & 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis; Booth at Loring Park, Minneapolis
Minnesota Atheists will have a booth and also be marching.  Stop by to say hi, staff the booth, or march with us!

Sunday June 28, 10:30am Sunday Brunch at Q.Cumbers restaurant
7465 France Ave. S., Edina
Sunday Brunch takes place every Sunday at 10:30am.  Even though it’s a buffet, don’t forget to leave a tip for the wait staff. Print out a portion of this Atheists Weekly E-mail for a $2.00 discount.


Sunday June 28, 6:00pm-7:00pm  Atheist/Agnostic Alcoholics Anonymous
Men's Center, 3249 Hennepin Ave. S # 55, Minneapolis
This event takes place every Sunday at 6:00pm.  Location in Men's Center basement.  Open to all genders.  For more information, please contact tcAgnostic@gmail.com

Thursday July 2, 6:00pm-9:00pm  Taping of Atheists Talk Cable TV Show
MTN Studio A, 125 SE Main St. Minneapolis
This event takes place the 1st Thursday of every month.  For information, call Steve Petersen at 651-484-9277

Sunday July 5, 10:30am Sunday Brunch at Q.Cumbers restaurant
7465 France Ave. S., Edina
Sunday Brunch takes place every Sunday at 10:30am.  Even though it’s a buffet, don’t forget to leave a tip for the wait staff. Print out a portion of this Atheists Weekly E-mail for a $2.00 discount.


Sunday July 5, 6:00pm-7:00pm  Atheist/Agnostic Alcoholics Anonymous
Men's Center, 3249 Hennepin Ave. S # 55, Minneapolis
This event takes place every Sunday at 6:00pm.  Location in Men's Center basement.  Open to all genders.  For more information, please contact tcAgnostic@gmail.com

Tuesday July 7, 11:30am  Lunch at Old Country Buffet
2480 Fairview Ave N # 1, Roseville
This event takes place the 1st Tuesday of every month.  Call Bob/Marilyn Neinkirk for more information at 612-866-6200

Thursday July 9, 5:30pm  Minneapolis Skeptics Happy Hour
Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery  1430 Washington Ave. S. (West Bank) Minneapolis

This event is scheduled for the 2nd Thursday of each month.


Saturday July 11, 9:00am  Donor Days:  Minnesota Atheists Blood Drive
737 Pelham Blvd. St. Paul
Please RSVP at the Meet Up site so we can make you an appointment to donate blood with your fellow atheists!

July 9-12
  The Amaz!ng Meeting 7  (TAM7)
South Point Casino, Hotel & Spa, Las Vegas, Nevada

Sunday July 12, 10:00am  St. Paul Critical Thinking Club
Kelly Inn off Marion Street, St. Paul
This club meets the 2nd Sunday of every month. 


July 18 – 21  Center for Inquiry’s Second Annual Civic Days
Washington DC


Saturday July 18, 10:00am  Atheist Paintball
MN Pro Paintball 22554 Texas Ave Lakeville, MN
Come on out for some shoot 'em up with fellow heathens.


Sunday July 19, 10:30am
Sunday Brunch at Q.Cumbers restaurant
7465 France Ave. S., Edina
Sunday Brunch takes place every Sunday at 10:30am.  Even though it’s a buffet, don’t forget to leave a tip for the wait staff. Print out a portion of this Atheists Weekly E-mail for a $2.00 discount.



Sunday July 19th, 12:00pm  Freethought Picnic for all Interests and Ages!
Columbia Park  800 Columbia Blvd. Minneapolis
The second of three summer picnics, sponsored by Humanists of Minnesota.  The picnic is a potluck. Please bring some edibles to share. The shelter has electricity and a sink.

Sunday June 21, 6:00pm-7:00pm  Atheist/Agnostic Alcoholics Anonymous
Men's Center, 3249 Hennepin Ave. S # 55, Minneapolis
This event takes place every Sunday at 6:00pm.  Location in Men's Center basement.  Open to all genders.  For more information, please contact tcAgnostic@gmail.com

July 26-August 1  Camp Quest of Minnesota
Voyageur Environmental Center in Minnetrista, Minnesota
A wonderful secular summer camp for kids!  Click on the link to find out about sending your children/volunteering.  Female volunteers are especially needed this year.
 
August 7-9  Secular Student Alliance (SSA) Conference
Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio


Sunday August 16, 12:00pm  Freethought Picnic for all Interests and Ages!
Columbia Park  800 Columbia Blvd. Minneapolis
The third of three summer picnics, sponsored by Minnesota Atheists. The picnic is a potluck. Please bring some edibles to share. The shelter has electricity and a sink.


Sunday, September 6, 11:00am  Intergroup Secular Labor Day Picnic
Sechler Park, 801 Washington St, Northfield, MN 55057
This event is a potluck.  Please RSVP to be contacted regarding what to bring.  Minnesota Atheists will present a geocaching fundraiser in the park!  Also, an easy fossil hunting trip will be available at the end of the picnic.

 
Group Contacts:



Minnesota Atheists
Minnesota Atheists is Minnesota's oldest and largest atheist organization. They are a 501(c)3 non-profit, educational organization that seeks to promote the positive contributions of atheism to society and to maintain separation of state and church.
Monthly meetings, free and open to the public, are every 3rd Sunday at 1:00pm. 
See their website or Meet Up site for more information.

Minnesota Atheists Meet Up


Southern Minnesota Atheists
Southern Minnesota Atheists is a branch of Minnesota Atheists based in Mankato, MN. 
See their Meet Up site for more information.
Southern Minnesota Atheists Meet Up


Humanists of Minnesota
Meet new friends, participate in our enjoyable activities, and - most importantly - help to make sure our humanist philosophy is understood, respected, appreciated and even adopted by your neighbors.
Monthly meetings are every 3rd Saturday at 10:00am. 
See their website or Meet Up site for more information.
Humanists of Minnesota Meet Up


Minneapolis Skeptics
Skeptics are interested in critical thinking, science, public policy, and the psychologies of belief and perception. Come meet with other local skeptics for some refreshing and sane conversation.
See their Meet Up site for more information.

Minneapolis Skeptics Meet Up


Secular Bible Study

Secular Bible Study is a joint effort between Trinity United Methodist Church and Minnesota Atheists. Our intent is to bring a variety of people together to study the Bible; not from any particular religious tradition meant to nurture people in that tradition.
See their Meet Up site for more information.

Secular Bible Study Meet Up


Rochester Area Freethinkers 

The Rochester Area Freethinkers (RAFT) is a group dedicated to life without religious bias. They welcome atheists, agnostics, humanists, skeptics, and anyone else looking for a positive experience.
Monthly meetings are held every 2nd Thursday in Meeting Room A of the Rochester Public Library at 6:30pm.

See their Meet Up site for more information.
Rochester Area Freethinkers Meet Up


Central Minnesota Friends Free of Theism
Central Minnesota Friends Free of Theism are located in the St. Cloud area. 
Monthly membership meetings every 3rd Monday at 7:00pm at either the new public library in St. Cloud or the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall.
Contact info@freeoftheism.org to join their mailing list.
For more information visit their website


Iowa Secularists
Founded in January, 2004, the Iowa Secularists is a nonprofit organization committed to creating a community of religion-free Iowans, educating the public on living without religion and keeping the Wall of Separation strong. Please read below to learn more about the Iowa Secularists.
For more information, visit their website.


Lake Superior Freethinkers
Lake Superior Freethinkers (LSF) are located in the Duluth/Superior area.  LSF is a friendship group in support of:  rational thought; morality without superstition; freedom from religion; and separation of church and state.
Monthly meetings are the 2nd Sunday of every month in Duluth.
For more information, visit their website.



Red River Freethinkers

Red River Freethinkers (RRF) are located in the Fargo/Moorhead area. 
Meetings are held on the third Sunday of every month from 1:00pm-3:00pm at varying locations. Visitors are always welcome. 
For more information, visit their website.
 

Grand Forks Atheists
Grand Forks Atheists are located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. 
For more information, contact gforksatheists@aol.com



LaCrosse Area Freethought Society
The La Crosse Area Freethought Society (LCAFS) is a local forum in which nontheists can meet, socialize and exchange ideas.
Our mission is to promote positive freethought, the separation of church and state, and the application of reason and science to human understanding.

For more information, visit their website.




 
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