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SUMMARY:FFRFMCC 5th Anniversary Party
DESCRIPTION:Fall\, 2017 marks five years since the Freedom From Religion Foundation Metropolitan Chicago Chapter was approved by the FFRF Executive Board as an official local chapter.  And we feel this should be cause to celebrate! \nThanks to the activism and enthusiasm of our members\, we’ve done a lot of good work in a short time\, and had a lot of fun too.  So we can think of no better time than the festive winter holiday season to throw a party! \nThe admission price of $30.00 per person includes a complete dinner buffet of the following: \n— Mixed Green Salad w/ Balsamic Dressing \n— Parmesan Encrusted Chicken \n— Almond Encrusted Tilapia \n— Winter Vegetable Risotto \n— Sauteed Green Beans \n— Bourbon Brown Sugar Carrots \n— Roasted Red Potatoes \n— Rice Pilaf \n— Soft Drinks and Coffee \nAnd no anniversary celebration would be complete without cake for dessert! \nPlease note the admission cost covers all food and soft drinks\, tax and gratuity.  A cash bar will be available. \nTickets for this event must be purchased in advance through our Eventbrite page by clicking on the following link: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/ffrf-metropolitan-chicago-chapter-5th-anniversary-party-tickets-39861529909\n \nThere will be no ticket sales at the door.  The RSVP deadline for this event will be Friday\, December 1st. \nSo please join us as we celebrate our 5th anniversary\, AND the Winter Solstice!! \n\nTweet
URL:https://www.ffrfmcc.org/event/ffrfmcc-5th-anniversary-party/
LOCATION:Chief O’Neill’s Pub & Restaurant\, 3471 N. Elston Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="FFRFMCC":MAILTO:info@ffrfmcc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170821T183000
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SUMMARY:FFRFMCC August Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the FFRFMCC August meetup.  This will be a dinner social and all are welcome to gather with fellow freethinkers for good food\, secular conversation\, and sharing our thoughts on experiencing a total solar eclipse (as best we can from Chicago)! \nThe chapter will provide appetizers\, but attendees will be responsible for their entrees and drinks.  Monday nights  are 1/2 price pizzas at Leona’s! \nFree parking is available in the restaurant’s lot. \nAn RSVP is required by Sunday\, August 20th. \nTo reserve your spot\, please click here to RSVP on our Doodle poll. \nHope to see you there! \n\nTweet
URL:https://www.ffrfmcc.org/event/ffrfmcc-august-meetup/
LOCATION:Leona’s Restaurant\, 6935 N. Sheridan Rd.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Freedom From Religion Foundation Metropolitan Chicago Chapter":MAILTO:info@ffrfmcc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170617T110000
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SUMMARY:FFRFMCC Discussion Workshop #4:  "Challenging Religious Beliefs"
DESCRIPTION:The FFRFMCC will hold its fourth in a series of workshops designed to assist non-theists with addressing talking points posed by those of religious faith.  A moderator will facilitate a group discussion among freethinkers\, encouraging each individual to offer their viewpoints pertaining to two separate topics/questions relating to religious beliefs.  Participants will not be made aware of the topics/questions until the start of the discussion in order to help sharpen critical thinking skills! \nThe discussion will run for approximately 1 1/2 hours.  Pizza and salad will be served at the conclusion of the workshop. \nAdmission:  $10 per person suggested donation (to help cover food and venue costs) \nFor those who would like to attend this educational event\, please click here to RSVP on our Doodle poll.  The RSVP deadline is Friday\, June 16th. \nHope to see you there! \n\nTweet
URL:https://www.ffrfmcc.org/event/ffrfmcc-discussion-workshop-4-challenging-religious-beliefs/
LOCATION:Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago\, 7574 N. Lincoln Ave.\, Skoke\, IL\, 60077\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170524T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170524T223000
DTSTAMP:20260605T204207
CREATED:20170504T024715Z
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SUMMARY:The FFRFMCC Presents: "An Evening with Keith Semple"
DESCRIPTION:The FFRFMCC will be hosting an evening with atheist musician Keith Semple.  Keith is an accomplished musician who began his professional career at the age of 16 having performed throughout Europe.  Born in Ireland\, he moved to Chicago in 2006 when he joined the band 7th Heaven.  In his six years with the band\, he performed opening acts for Bon Jovi\, Def Leppard\, Styx\, Journey and Huey Lewis\, just to name a few.  In 2012\, he went on to form his own band\, SEMPLE\, with Chicago area musicians.  And in 2015\, advanced his way to the top 20 live rounds as a contestant on NBC’s “The Voice.” \nOur event will include a presentation by Keith\, where he will discuss his journey to atheism in Northern Ireland and it’s impact on his world view\, including the moral\, logical and existential implications of his conclusions\, and how they pertain to today’s issues. \nDuring his approximate 1 hour talk\, Keith will also perform musical interludes during the opening\, middle and conclusion of his presentation. \nThe event will begin at 7:00pm with a cash bar and complimentary appetizers.  The presentation and music will take place from 7:30pm – 9:00pm\, and conclude with a “meet and greet” with a cash bar from 9:00pm – 10:30pm. \nAdmission Fee:  $10.00 suggested donation \nFor those who would like to attend\, please click here to reserve your spot on our Doodle poll. \n\nTweet
URL:https://www.ffrfmcc.org/event/the-ffrfmcc-presents-an-evening-with-keith-semple/
LOCATION:Chief O’Neill’s Pub & Restaurant\, 3471 N. Elston Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="FFRF Metropolitan Chicago Chapter":MAILTO:info@ffrfmcc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170211T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170211T183000
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CREATED:20170126T050847Z
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SUMMARY:FFRFMCC 2017 Darwin Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:February 12th\, 2017 will mark the 208th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin.  His five-year voyage on the HMS Beagle in 1831 led to his work on the theory of evolution\, which is now fact\, and the publishing of his book\, “On the Origin of Species.”  Despite his Christian upbringing\, his father’s desire he become a parson\, and marrying devout Christian Emma Wedgwood (his cousin)\, Darwin bravely sought to challenge the biblical notions of creation\, and forever changing our understanding of the natural world. \nDarwin’s contributions to science are enormous\, and although our federal government has still yet to officially recognize Darwin’s accomplishments\, those of us who truly understand the importance of his work\, can recognize him. \nIn co-sponsorship this year with the Chicago Atheist Society\, the FFRFMCC will hold its 5th annual Darwin Day celebration to honor this great man.  Please join us as we gather for a viewing of two segments from Richard Dawkins’ outstanding documentary\, “The Genius of Charles Darwin.  The film will last approximately 1 and 1 /2 hours\, and will be followed by a dinner buffet and social gathering. \nAll who would like to attend this celebration of the life of Charles Darwin can click here to reserve their spot on our Doodle poll.   The reservation deadline for this event will be Thursday\, February\, 9th\, 2017. \nCost:  $10 suggested donation \n\nTweet
URL:https://www.ffrfmcc.org/event/ffrfmcc-2017-darwin-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago\, 7574 N. Lincoln Ave.\, Skoke\, IL\, 60077\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Freedom From Religion Foundation Metropolitan Chicago Chapter":MAILTO:info@ffrfmcc.org
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