FFRFMCC

2015 FFRFMCC Winter Solstice Party!
2015-12-20 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
This year’s Winter Solstice party will include a delicious Sunday brunch buffet, fun, cheer, secular socializing, and a holiday trivia contest — with prizes! Advance reservations are required.

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FFRFMCC November Meetup
2015-11-19 19:00 - 21:30 | North Branch Pizza & Burger Co,, 4520 W. Lake Ave., Glenview, IL, 60025, United States
The FFRFMCC will be hosting a dinner meetup on Thursday, Nov. 19th from 7:00p-9:30p in the Wabash Room at North Branch Restaurant in Glenview.
The full menu will be available with each attendee responsible for their own food/bar tab.
Join us for an evening of secular socializing!

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Shelley Segal in Concert - Hosted by the FFRFMCC
2015-11-01 15:00 - 17:00 | The Rock House, 1150 Central Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States
The FFRF Metropolitan Chicago Chapter is proud to bring Australian singer/songwriter Shelley Segal to the Chicago area!
An artist, activist and explicit storyteller, Shelley uses her music not only to express the way she sees the world, but to create the world she wants to see. Desirous of all expressions, she flirts with elements of jazz, folk, pop, blues, reggae and electronica, imparting a pure joy about music and its power. Her wonderful CD, “An Atheist Album,” includes such great songs as “I Don’t Believe in Fairies,” “Gratitude,” and her very first single, “Saved,” a folk protest song which has become an anthem for the freethought community.
Please join us for a FREE concert featuring the eclectic Shelley Segal.
Pizza will be provided. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Seating is limited. Advance reservations are required.

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A "Life Driven Lunch" with Dan Barker!
2015-10-25 12:30 - 16:00 | Maggiano’s Little Italy, 4999 Old Orchard Shopping Center East Ring Rd., Skokie, IL, 60077, United States
The FFRFMCC is hosting a special luncheon reception for FFRF Co-President Dan Barker on Sunday October 25th, 12:30pm at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Skokie. For complete details and to purchase tickets, please click here.

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2015-10-01
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Presentation by Hemant Mehta
2015-09-15 18:30 - 22:00
We are pleased to announce the FFRFMCC will begin its 2015/16 educational series season with a presentation by “The Friendly Atheist” Hemant Mehta. His popular blog and podcasts appear on Patheos.com, and he is the author of “I Sold My Soul on eBay,” and “The Young Atheist’s Survival Guide,”
Hemant will talk about the changing demographics of millennials and the struggles they face as a result of losing their religious faith more quickly than any previous generation. He will address the question of why this is happening today and what it means for our country’s future.
The evening’s activities will begin with a pizza social from 6:30-7:30 PM, followed by the presentation at 7:30 PM. Hemant will then be on hand for book signings after the presentation.
Suggested Donation: $8.00
To RSVP, please click here

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The FFRFMCC Presents: "An Evening With Neil Carter"
2015-06-04 19:00 - 22:00 | Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago, 7574 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie, IL, 60077, United States
The FFRFMCC is proud to announce it is bringing Godless in Dixie blogger Neil Carter to speak to the secular community in Chicago! Neil was recently featured on the CBS Sunday Morning program segment, “Atheists: In Godlessness We Trust”
A member of the Clergy Project, he recently began work as the Group Development Director for Recovering from Religion. He is also going to be on the promotional team for the upcoming Reason Rally 2, which is currently being planned for the summer of 2016.
Raised in the predominantly Christian bible belt of the south, Neil spent two decades “passionately pursuing the ideals of evangelical Christianity.” At age 35, his views on religion changed, and will share with us his experiences being a non-believer surrounded by a culture of deep religious faith. He freely expresses his skeptical (and often antagonistic!) opinions about religion through his blog, and also by moderating a discussion group among over 450 atheists in Mississippi.
Neil will also talk about the reasons for the rapid growth of secularism in the U.S., as recently detailed in the latest Pew Forum research survey on America’s Changing Religious Landscape.
The presentation will be one hour in length, followed by a 1/2 hour Q&A session.
A “Meet & Greet” social will take place afterward in the EHS Community Room. Refreshments will be served!
To reserve your spot online, please click here to RSVP on our Doodle poll.
So please join us for an evening of freethought enlightenment!

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FFRFMCC Spring Business Meeting/Climate Change Presentation
2015-05-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Conrad Sulzer Public Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
The FFRFMCC will hold its Spring 2015 business meeting on Saturday, May 2nd to discuss Chapter activities, answer questions, and seek input from those who wish to be active in the Chapter’s mission. The meeting takes place from 1pm-2pm and will be followed by a presentation by Michelle Halle Stern from the Climate Reality Project. Ms. Stern will discuss climate change and how individuals can be more active in their communities to reduce its dangerous effects. This presentation will be from 2:30pm-4pm

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FFRFMCC "Non-Lent" Social Meetup
2015-04-02 18:30 - 21:30 | North Branch Pizza & Burger Co., 4520 W. Lake Ave., Glenview, IL, United States
Our annual event celebrating rationalism over superstition will take place in the Wabash Room at North Branch Pizza & Burger Co. in Glenview.
Our menu will feature an unlimited buffet of Louisiana Chicken Tenders, Pulled Pork Sliders, Cheeseburger Sliders, Veggie Pizza, Hummus & Pita, Fries and “Bottomless” Salad. Unlimited soft drinks are also included. Cash bar is available.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 1st.
Clear here to reserve your spot!
Come mingle with like-minded freethinkers!

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FFRFMCC 2015 Darwin Day Event
2015-02-15 15:00 - 19:00 | Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago, 7574 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie, IL, 60077, United States
Please join us as Mr. Tyler Keillor, paleo-artist from the University of Chicago who was responsible for sculpting the life-sized reconstruction of Tiktaalik, will be on hand to discuss the process used in fossil labs to make specimens ready for research and how paleo-art can help public understanding of natural history. Mr. Keillor has been preparing fossils, creating skeletal reconstructions, and sculpting flesh models of prehistoric life at the University of Chicago since 2001. He has also worked on exhibits at the Field Museum of Natural History. His presentation will be one-hour, including a Q&A session.
The presentation will take place in the EHS auditorium, with a dinner to follow in the building’s Community Room. Dinner will include grilled chicken, vegetable pasta, salad, appetizers and soft drinks.
General admission for this event will be $15.00 and includes all food and drinks.
Admission is payable at the door, but we ask that you please reserve in advance by Friday, Feb 13th.
You can RSVP by clicking here

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FFRFMCC "Meet & Greet" Reception for Richard Carrier
2014-11-02 14:00 - 18:00 | Hopleaf Bar & Restaurant, 5148 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60640, United States
The FFRFMCC will host a “Meet & Greet” reception for historian, philosopher and author Dr. Richard Carrier on Sunday, Nov. 2nd in the private party room of the Hopleaf Bar & Restaurant in Chicago.
The reception will include a buffet of the Hopleaf’s famous sandwiches and mussels!
All food is included in the admission price of $20. A special open bar including 4 special drafts, 45 different bottle beers, top shelf liquor and wine is available from 2pm – 3pm for just $12 more. A cash bar will also be available in the private party room throughout the event.
Come and socialize with the fascinating Richard Carrier, who will also make himself available for book signings!
RSVP deadline is Friday, October 31st.
To register online, please click here

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FFRFMCC October Meetup
2014-10-15 18:30 - 21:30 | North Branch Pizza & Burger Co., 4520 W. Lake, Glenview, IL, United States
The FFRFMCC will be hosting Ms. Katherine Hilden, who will deliver a presentation entitled, “Con Man Interrupted.” In this she discusses her two year research project on the hypocrisy of religiosity, which included attending a Presbyterian bible study class, asking well-prepared questions, and adding relevant historical observations to the topics under discussion.
Her experience yielded results both fascinating and disturbing. So please join us for what will certainly be an interesting evening of secular discussion, dinner and socializing!
6:30 pm – Free appetizers/cash bar
7:00 pm – Presentation/Q&A
8:00 – 9:30 pm – Dinner & Socializing
To RSVP, please click here

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FFRFMCC Presents Paul Loebe of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation
2014-09-20 12:00 - 16:00 | The Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago, IL, 60630, United States
The FFRF Metropolitan Chicago Chapter invites you to a presentation by Mr. Paul Loebe, Special Projects Manager for the Military Religious Freedom Foundation.
Paul will discuss complaint cases involving religious indoctrination and proselytizing that is prevalent in our U.S. military. The MRFF is a legal organization “dedicated to ensuring that all members of the United States Armed Forces fully receive the Constitutional guarantees of religious freedom to which they and all Americans are entitled by virtue of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.”
The presentation, taking place in Room 304 at the Irish American Heritage Center, will be one hour in length including a question and answer session.
Immediately afterward, a “Meet & Greet” social will take place in the Fifth Province Room Pub on the first floor of the Center until 4:00pm. This will include a buffet luncheon featuring salad and a variety of pizza. A full cash bar will be available.
To reserve your space online, please click here
So please join us for what will be a most fun and interesting afternoon of secular discussion and socializing!
RSVP deadline is Monday, September 15, 2014.
See you there!

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FFRFMCC Summer Picnic Social
2014-07-26 12:00 - 16:00
The Freedom From Religion Foundation Metropolitan Chicago Chapter will be holding a picnic social on Saturday, July 26th from noon – 4:00pm.
Deli sandwiches, grilled chicken, and beverages will be provided.
Guests are asked to kindly bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert if they are able.
Food, drink, games, relaxation, and good freethought conversation will be on tap with a Lake Michigan breeze!
All are welcome. Free admission! RSVPs are required by Thursday, July 24th.
For location information and to RSVP, please click here
See you there!

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FFRFMCC Business Meeting/Social Meetup
2014-05-28 18:00 - 21:30 | North Branch PIzza & Burger Co., 4520 W. Lake Ave., Glenview, IL, 60025, United States
Dinner social to be preceded by FFRFMCC business meeting – Open to all.
Business Meeting – 6:00PM – 7:00PM
Dinner Social – 7:00PM – 9:30PM (Full menu available, each attendee will be responsible for their own dinner bill/bar tab)
All are invited to attend either business meeting, dinner social, or both.
Click here to RSVP

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Roy Zimmerman Concert
2014-05-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago, 7574 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie, IL, 60077, United States
The Freedom From Religion Foundation Metropolitan Chicago Chapter is proud to welcome comedic singer/songwriter Roy Zimmerman for an evening of music and fun, where everything on the conservative agenda is fair game for laughs!
Join us as Roy puts to song his progressive leaning views on religion, creationism, same-sex marriage, guns, marijuana, abstinence, ignorance, war and greed.
Come and be a part of the Blue Dot Tour (www.royzimmerman.com), as Roy Zimmerman brings to the Chicago area his satirical edge to the struggle for peace and social justice!
To purchase your tickets online, please click here

Free Parking is Available!

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2014 Freethought Festival
2014-04-11 18:00 - 2014-04-13 12:00 | University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, United States
Hosed by the Atheists, Humanists and Agnostics (AHA) of the University of Wisconsin

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FFRFMCC March Meetup
2014-03-12 18:30 - 21:30 | North Branch Pizza & Burger Co,, 4520 W. Lake Ave., Glenview, IL, 60025, United States
The March, 2014 FFRFMCC bi-monthly meetup will take place on Wednesday, March 12 at North Branch Pizza & Burger Company. Details and RSVP information TBD.

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FFRFMCC 2nd Annual Darwin Day Party
2014-02-23 16:00 - 19:00 | Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago, 7574 N. Lincoln Ave., Skoke, IL, 60077, United States
The FFRF Metropolitan Chicago Chapter invites you to celebrate science, reason and the wonder of our natural world by attending its 2nd Annual Darwin Day Party. Join us as we honor the birthday (Feb. 12th, 1809) of the “Father of Evolutionary Biology.”
For this year, our special guest will be Mr. Charles Darwin himself!
Portrayed by Living History Impersonator RJ Lindsey, “Professor Darwin” will take us through a fascinating one hour slide presentation highlighting his discoveries during his 5 year voyage on H.M.S. Beagle.
Dinner will follow immediately after the program, which will include a delicious buffet of Ecuadorian dishes from Restaurant Ecuador in Chicago. This will be in honor of Darwin’s trip to the Galapagos Islands.
“Professor Darwin” will also be joining us for dinner to mingle with the other guests and talk about his transition from a Christian in the Church of England, to agnosticism!
Admission price: $30.00 for FFRFMCC Supporting Members; $35.00 for non-members. Includes the Charles Darwin presentation, food, beer, wine and soft drinks.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, February 18th. To purchase tickets, please click here

So come and join us. All are welcome!!

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FFRFMCC January, 2014 Meetup
2014-01-15 18:30 - 21:30 | North Branch Pizza & Burger Co., 4520 W. Lake Ave., Glenview, IL, United States
Join us for good food and secular conversation.
Date: Wednesday, January 15th, 2014
Place: North Branch Pizza & Burger Co.
4520 W. Lake Ave. Glenview, IL
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Will you join us?
RSVP by clicking on the Doodle link here

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Christmyth Day
2013-12-25
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Happy Winter Solstice!
2013-12-21

Bill of Rights Day
2013-12-15
Ratified by our Founding Fathers on December 15th, 1791.

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Debate: "Does God Exist?"
2013-12-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Kathleen Mullady Theater, Loyola University, 1125 W. Loyola Ave., Chicago, IL, 60626, United States
Round 2 of a debate which began last September in Tallahassee, FL between Dan Barker, Co-President of the Freedom From Religion Foundation and Dr. Bryan O’Neal, Professor and Dean of Faculty at the Moody Bible Institute.
This event will be moderated by Chicago Tribune Columnist Eric Zorn.
For more information and to purchase tickets for this event, click here

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Atheist Volunteer Day
2013-11-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Greater Chicagoland Food Depository, 4100 W. Ann Lurie Place, Chicago, IL, 60632, United States
The Second Annual Atheist Volunteer Day at the Greater Chicagoland Food Depository will take place on Saturday, November 16th.
Volunteers will be packing food shipments to be sent to soup kitchens all through the Chicago area in time for Thanksgiving. The “shift” runs from 9:00AM – 12:00 noon, and there will also be a social gathering afterward for those who can stay.
To sign up as a volunteer, or to just attend the social, please click here

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FFRFMCC Meetup
2013-11-13 18:00 - 21:30 | North Branch Pizza & Burger Co., 4520 W. Lake, Glenview, IL, United States
Our next bimonthly FFRFMCC social meetup will take place on Wednesday, November 13th, 2013. Preceding dinner, we will be conducting our 2nd and final Chapter business meeting of the year. During the meeting, we will present upcoming events and projects as we approach the holiday season.
Full dinner menu will be available:
Location & Times:
North Branch Pizza & Burger Co., 4520 W. Lake, Glenview, IL, in the Party Room
Business Meeting: 6:00PM – 7:00PM
Dinner and Social: 7:00PM – 9:30PM
If you would like to attend the business meeting and/or the dinner social, please click on the Doodle poll link here
Note: For this meetup, we will be collecting coats, hats, gloves or scarves for donation through our Volunteers Beyond Belief Network to those seeking comfort for the cold weather months ahead. Please bring any unneeded winter clothing items (adult or children’s sizes) if you are able.

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2013 Light the Night Walk
2013-10-19 16:30 - 20:00 | Grant Park, Upper Hutchinson Field, Chicago

FFRFMCC First Anniversary Party
2013-10-19 12:00 - 15:00 | Michael & Louise’s Hopleaf Bar, 5148 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60640, United States
Please join in for a celebration of our FFRF Chicago Chapter’s First Anniversary, with special guests FFRF Co-President Dan Barker and FFRF Staff Attorneys Andrew Seidel and Liz Cavell.
Food will be included and a cash bar available.
NOTE: THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

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Richard Dawkins Book Tour
2013-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Northwestern University, Pick Staiger Concert Hall, 633 Clark St., Evanston, IL, 60637, United States
Richard Dawkins will be promoting his new book “An Appetite for Wonder: The Making of a Scientist.” Joining him will be evolutionary biologist Jerry Coyne.
Tickets go on sale September 20th. $10.00 General Admission, $5.00 for Students
For more information, please click here

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FFRFMCC Meetup at North Branch Restaurant
2013-09-12 18:30 - 21:30 | North Branch Pizza & Burger Co., 4520 W. Lake Ave., Gelnview, IL, United States
Join FFRF members and fellow freethinkers for an evening of good food and secular conversation.
PLEASE NOTE: DATE NOW CHANGED TO THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH!
During the Meetup, the FFRFMCC will be collecting non-perishable food goods for donation to the Northern Illinois Food Bank.
To RSVP for the Meetup, use the following Doodle link:
http://doodle.com/cecv9m3digve2yp8

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