Pittsburgh Community - Events http://centerforinquiry.net/pgh/events en Copyright 2012 2012-03-04T07:00:43+00:00 CFI Monthly Lecture Meeting http://www.centerforinquiry.net/pgh/events/mo/ http://www.centerforinquiry.net/pgh/events/mo/#When:2012-02-09 19:00
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February 9th at 7:00 pm
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February 9th at 9:00 pm

In honor of Darwin Day, 2012, CFI-Pittsburgh is having a screening of the documentary film No Dinosaurs in Heaven. This film essay examines the hijacking of science education by religious fundamentalists, threatening separation of church and state, and dangerously undermining scientific literacy. The documentary weaves together two strands: an examination of the problem caused by creationists who earn science education degrees only to advocate anti-scientific beliefs in the classroom; and a stunning raft trip down the Grand Canyon, led by Dr. Eugenie Scott, that debunks creationist explanations for its formation. These two strands expose the fallacies in the "debate", manufactured by anti-science forces, that creationism is a valid scientific alternative to evolution.

The film screening will be immediately followed by a Skype Q&A with the award-winning producer/director of the film, Greta Schiller.

As always, anyone wishing to join some of us for dinner prior to the meeting may do so at Jerome Bettis' Grille 36, on the other side of Heinz Field, across from Stage AE.

Suggested donation for the film screening is $5, $2 for students, and free to Friends of the Center. Parking in the Science Center lot is $5, $3 for Science Center members.

]]> Advisory Board Mtg http://www.centerforinquiry.net/pgh/events/advisory_board_mtg/ http://www.centerforinquiry.net/pgh/events/advisory_board_mtg/#When:2012-02-12 10:00
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February 12th at 10:00 am
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February 12th at 10:00 am
Note that the meeting is scheduled for one week earlier than is customary. As always, anyone with constructive input is welcome to attend. So help make CFI-Pittsburgh a stronger and more vibrant community with your help. ]]> Drinking Skeptically http://www.centerforinquiry.net/pgh/events/drinking/ http://www.centerforinquiry.net/pgh/events/drinking/#When:2012-02-17 19:00
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February 17th at 7:00 pm
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February 17th at 7:00 pm
It's that time of the month - time to have a great evening of good food, good drink, and great fellowship with like-minded people. Come on out and join your fellow freethinkers. First timer? No problem. We're always ready to welcome new faces - with open minds as well as open arms. ]]> CFI Social Night http://www.centerforinquiry.net/pgh/events/c/ http://www.centerforinquiry.net/pgh/events/c/#When:2012-02-28 08:28
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February 28th at 8:28 am
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February 28th at 8:28 am
Enjoy the gracious hospitality of Bill H. and the camaraderie of fellow secularists. Enjoy some light conversation - or perhaps some heavy discussion - or ??????? The happenings are always fluid, but one thing is certain - a good time will be enjoyed by all. ]]> PSF Discussion Group http://www.centerforinquiry.net/pgh/events/psf_discussion_group5/ http://www.centerforinquiry.net/pgh/events/psf_discussion_group5/#When:2012-03-01 19:00
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March 1st at 7:00 pm
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March 1st at 9:00 pm
Topic to be announced. For more information: www.meetup.com/Pittsburgh-Secular-Freethinkers/ ]]> Brunching Skeptically http://www.centerforinquiry.net/pgh/events/brunching_skeptically5/ http://www.centerforinquiry.net/pgh/events/brunching_skeptically5/#When:2012-03-04 00:00
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March 4th at 12:00 am
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March 4th at 2:00 pm
Enjoy a pleasant Sunday brunch with like-minded people. There is plenty of good food available, along with plenty of good conversation. So come on out and prove the old adage - the more the merrier. ]]>