Sept/Oct  2013    

President’s  Welcome  

"No  gods,  no  devils,  no  heaven,  no  hell,  just  the  wonderful  universe  around  us."  

Questions  regarding  newsletter?  Please  contact  editor:  Len  Berg  len@intelligentdesignisnot.com  

 

           From   now   on,   I   am   going   to   take   a  position   that  puts  human   rights   as   the  most   important   value   of   all.     It   is  interesting   to   note,   however,   that   in  most   cases,   secular   values   go   along  with   human   values,   while   religious  values  not  so  much.      

           I   am   appalled   by   people  who   claim  that   morality   is   dictated   by   religion.    Many   of   our   animal   relatives   have  stronger  morals   than   a   lot   of   religious  people.     This   includes   vampire   bats,  who   share   blood   with   other   less  fortunate  members  of   their   clan.    Dogs  have   some   of   the   strongest   family  values  you  will  find.    We  can  learn  a  lot  about  ourselves  from  animals.  

Tom  Kellogg    President,  Boulder  Atheists  Director,  Camp  Quest  Colorado  Accountant,   Richard   Dawkins  Foundation    

       We  are   learning  a   lot  as  we  go  along  this   journey   known   as   the   Secular  Movement.     It   is   gaining   momentum,  and   there   are   some   important   players  out  there.    However,  one  of  the  lessons  I   have   learned   lately   is   that   not   all  supposedly   freethinking   atheist  humanist  types  are  really  on  board  the  right  train.                  To  me,  what  is  even  more  important  than  just  supporting  secular  values,  is  a  much  higher  principle  of  supporting  all  human   values,   and   not   all   secular  groups   share   this  higher  value.       Some  secular   organizations   support  platforms  that  do  not  support  women's  rights  or  gay  rights  or  people's  right  to  choose  what  is  right  for  themselves.                  What  makes  this  even  more  puzzling  is   that   much   of   this   narrow   minded  thinking  comes  from  religion.    To  prove  this  point,   just   look  at  who  is   trying  to  push  anti-­‐human  legislation  into  law.    

Board  of  Directors,  2013    

President:      Tom  Kellogg  

 Vice  President:    Gunda  Starkey  

 Treasurer:      

Russ  Holsclaw    

Secretary:      Len  Berg  

 Board  Members:    James  Barron  

Margaret  Marquez  Kellogg  Beverly  Stevens  

 Alternate  Board  Member:    

Chris  Lyons    

Note  from  the  Editor:  Welcome  to  the  newsletter  of  the  Boulder  Atheists.    It  has  been  a  tragic  month  for  Colorado  and  we  hope  you  have  weathered  the  flooding  well.        Please  read  our  flood  section  for  information  about  how  you  can  ask  others  in  our  group  for  help  and  offer  to  help  others.  

In  September/October  Issue:  Ø Membership  News  Ø The  Secular  Hub  in  Denver  Ø T-­‐Shirt  Design  Contest  Ø Upcoming  events  Ø Membership  application  

Ø Message  from  the  President  Ø Flood  Section  Ø Treasurer's  Report  Ø Activities  Program  Ø East  Boulder  Events  

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Boulder  Flood  News  and  Information  

 As  you  are  well  aware,  we've  been  through  quite  a  harrowing  experience,  and  for  many  of  us,  the  problems  continue.  Here  are  several  resources  available  for  those  that  seek  help  and  those  that  want  to  give  it.  Of  course  anyone  with  needs  or  know  people  with  needs  can  contact  Boulder  Atheists  for  assistance.    You  can  reach  us  at  boulderatheist@gmail.com    On  top  of  that,  there  are  the  copious  other  sources  of  help.  

 If  you  have  damages  or  unemployment  issues,    

Contact  FEMA  right  away  by  calling  800-­‐621-­‐FEMA  (3362)    or  going  online  to  http://www.disasterassistance.gov/.    

They  have  time  requirements,  so  do  not  delay.      

If  you  have  business  damage,  go  to    http://www.sba.gov/category/navigation-­‐structure/loans-­‐grants/small-­‐business-­‐loans/disaster-­‐loans,  

 The  Boulder  Disaster  Assistance  Center  (DAC)t  

5495  Arapahoe  Ave  or  Longmont  at  1250  South  Hover.    They  are  open  from  9  a.m.  to  7  p.m  seven  days  a  week.    

Please  check  to  see  if  they    are  still  open  .  These  are  temporary  locations.    

One  can  report  property  damage  to  the  county  at  https://www.bouldercounty.org/flood/property/pages/damagereport.aspx.    

The  county  also  provides  general  information  on  assistance,  road  conditions,  and  more  at  https://www.bouldercounty.org/flood/pages/default.aspx.  

 The  best  resource  to  help  CU  students,  is  here  at:    

http://www.cufund.org/giving-­‐opportunities/fund-­‐description/?id=13854    

The  state  has  set  up  a  website  for  helping,  as  well  at:    http://www.helpcoloradonow.org/  

 You  can  donate  to  the  St.  Vrain  flood  relief  fund  at      

http://longmontfoundation.org/.    

Contributions  for  animals  is  available  at:    http://www.boulderhumane.org/  https://www.longmonthumane.org/  

 Other  resources  for  both  requesting  assistance  and  offering  assistance  are    

https://bouldercounty.recovers.org/    http://boulderfloodrelief.org/.  

 You  may  also  sign  up  to  volunteer  at    http://www.helpcoloradonow.org/.  

 To  contribute,  you  can  donate  money  through  us  The  Boulder  Atheists,  go  to:    

http://boulderatheists.org/donate.html.    We  will  split  proceeds  between  United  Way  Foothills  and  CU  to  directly  assist  students.    

One  can  also  go  directly  to    http://www.unitedwayfoothills.org/.  

Through  the  generous  donations  of  Boulder  Atheists  we  have  collected  $1,500  to  aid  flood  victims.    Part  of  this  fund  will  be  distributed  to  the  CU  flood  fund  for  students  by  SSaSS,  the  secular  student  group  at  CU,  the  rest  will  go  to  a  local  flood  relief  

fund.    You  can  add  your  contribution  at  http://boulderatheists.org/donate.html.    Show  Boulder  how  simple  it  is  to  help  others  without  myths  of  rewards  and  punishments.  DO  IT  NOW!    

 Finally,  be  aware  of  scams.  Unfortunately,  these  are  the  times  predators  can  and  do  come  in  to  take  advantage  of  people.  

Remember  to  be  skeptical  and  vet  your  sources  of  information  and  help.  

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City  of  Boulder  and  Eco-­‐Cycle  partner  to  meet  flood  recovery  needs  by  enhancing  services  at  the  Center  for  Hard  to  Recycle  Materials      Beginning  on  Saturday,  Sept.  28,  the  Center  for  Hard  to  Recycle  Materials  (CHaRM)  will  offer  an  expanded  drop-­‐off  site  at  5030  “Old”  Pearl  St.  This  enhanced  recycling  service  will  be  provided  in  an  effort  to  address  the  unprecedented  volume  of  electronic  waste  generated  by  recent  flooding  in  Boulder.        The  additional  site  is  being  made  possible  by  a  partnership  between  the  City  of  Boulder  and  Eco-­‐Cycle  and  will  be  available  through  Saturday,  Oct.  5.  All  processing  fees  for  flood-­‐damaged  materials  from  Boulder  residents  will  be  waived.  Saturday  volumes  are  expected  to  be  high,  so  organizers  recommend  that  residents  plan  to  come  on  weekdays,  if  possible.        “We  are  streamlining  our  system  as  much  as  we  can  to  get  people  in  and  out,”  said  Dan  Matsch,  manager  of  Eco-­‐Cycle  and  CHaRM.  “Our  top  priority  is  to  provide  the  community  with  a  way  to  easily  and  properly  dispose  of  flood-­‐damaged  items  that  should  not  go  in  the  landfill  or  could  be  recycled,  such  as  electronics,  appliances  with  Freon  and  scrap  metal.”      CHaRM  will  be  open  during  its  regular  hours,  9  a.m.  to  4  p.m.,  Monday  through  Saturday.    All  residents  are  directed  to  the  main  CHaRM  site  at  5030  “Old”  Pearl  St.,  one  block  north  of  Pearl  Parkway  off  49th  Street.  CHaRM  specializes  in  the  recycling  of  “hard-­‐to-­‐recycle”  materials  such  as:      ·                  electronics,  including  small  appliances;    ·                  appliances  containing  Freon,  such  as  refrigerators,  freezers  and  air  conditioners;  ·                  scrap  metal;    ·                  large  durable  plastics;  and    ·                  white  block  Styrofoam.        To  be  accepted  for  recycling,  these  items  must  be  rinsed  free  of  mud  and  cannot  contain  excess  water.  Wet  paper  and  books  cannot  be  recycled  and  must  be  composted  or  taken  to  a  landfill.  CHaRM  cannot  accept  wet  or  moldy  clothing  or  plastic  bags.  Visit  www.ecocycle.org/charm  for  recycling  guidelines  and  a  more  detailed  list  of  items  that  CHaRM  can  accept.        Hazardous  waste  cannot  be  recycled  at  CHaRM  and  must  be  recycled  at  the  Boulder  County  Hazardous  Waste  Management  Facility  at  1901  63rd  St.  Visit  www.bouldercounty.org/env/hazwaste  for  information  on  hours  and  acceptable  items.    

 Need  a  place  to  stay?  

One  of  our  members  has  a  spare  bedroom  in  Lafayette  if  someone  needs  a  place  to  stay.      Please  contact  us  at  BoulderAtheist@gmail.com  if  you  are  interested.  

 BA  Assistance  Provided:  

After  the  last  BA  general  meeting,  a  group  of  us  assisted  one  of  our  members  whose  basement  was  flooded.    We  removed  drywall  and  insulation  and  carted  it  off.    It  made  a  world  of  difference  to  one  of  us  who  was  overwhelmed  by  the  task.    Susan  

says  thanks  to  Milan,  Yvonne,  Jim,  Tom,  Robby,  and  Margaret    

   

On  Sunday,  September  29th  Tom  led  a  group  of  Boulder  Atheists  as  volunteers  in  flood  cleanup.      This  was  arranged  through:    http://boulderfloodrelief.org.  

 

Boulder  Flood  News  and  Information  (Cont.)  

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Boulder  Flood  News  and  Information  (Cont.)  

Help  Needed:    Hi  fellow  atheists,    My  home  in  Longmont  at  9th  and  Mountainview  in  the  Greens  subdivsion  got  flooded.    We  finally  got  most  of  it  cleaned.    Now  we  need  some  assistance  in  starting  to  fix/rebuild.    Anyone  know  anyone  that  can  do  a  6  ft.  fence  reasonable  $  price?    We  lost  our  whole  fence  and  we  back  up  to  Airport  Rd.    Our  basement  totally  flooded,  lost  mega  things  down  there,    our  living  room  had  the  St.  Vrain  River  run  through  it,  lost  flooring,  woodwork,  furniture.    Lots  of  drywall  gone  now.    Landscaping  is  totaled  out,  so  is  our  car.    Our  phone  line  is  down,  but  you  can  contact  me  at  iKanTravel@yahoo.com    Thanks!  Kandis  R.    

From  Linda  Rose  by  way  of  the  Denver  Atheists:    "I  just  spoke  with  Sen.  John  Kefalas's  aide  Lisa  Smith.  She  is  coordinating  clean-­‐up  efforts  in  Lyons  where  they  are  helping  people  with  devastated  homes  (and  no  flood  insurance)  to  prepare  their  property  for  rebuilding.  This  effort  saves  homeowners  about  $10,000  per  home.      Any  interested  volunteers  should  write:  jkefalashd52@frii.com  "  These  floods  have  been  the  worst  in  recorded  history  for  our  state.  The  community  response  has  been  amazing.  When  it  comes  down  to  tragedies  like  this  one's  religious  and  political  views  no  longer  matter.  If  anyone  needs  or  is  willing  to  help  please  contact  the  e-­‐mail  above  (jkefalashd52@frii.com)  for  further  information.    

 

During  the  month  of  August,  the  treasury  of  Boulder  Atheists  has  increased  by  over  $200.  We  have  annual   dues   from   five   members,   and   a   $100   donation   from   Camp   Quest   Colorado.   The   only  expenses  we've  booked  are  in  the  form  of  bank  fees  and  paypal.    

The  current  treasury  balance,  as  of  9/10/13,  is  $2,504.18.  

We're   preparing   new  methods   of   online   dues-­‐payment   via   Paypal.   These   will   become   available  with  new  membership  options  in  October.  

Treasurer’s  Report:  Money  Matters  

Russ  Holsclaw,    Treasurer  

Activities  Program  

Autumn  is  the  perfect  time  to  play!                Special  events,  and  injuries,  and  floods,  oh  my!  For  weeks  now,  complications  have  stalled  our  Boulder  Atheists/Humanists  of   Colorado   outdoor   program.  We  will   get   things   back   on   track   very   soon   with   some   fun   activities.   With   extensive   road  closures  blocking  recreational  access  to  Indian  Peaks,  we  will  focus  much  of  our  attention  on  lower  altitudes.  Cooler  weather  and  glorious  fall  foliage  will  make  hikes  around  Boulder  extra  special.                A  cycling  tour  of  Boulder  (via  bike  paths)  is  planned,  with  leisurely  stops  for  coffee,  tea,  or  lunch.  So  pump  up  those  tires  and   dig   out   your   helmet!   If   you   have   any   ideas   or   suggested   activities   for   the   outdoor   program,   please   pass   them   on,  preferably  in  written  form,  to  any  BA  board  member  at  one  of  our  events,  post  a  comment  on  Meetup,  or  speak  to  one  of  the  outdoor  program  coordinators,  Gunda  Starkey  and  Jim  Barron.    

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Justo  magna  dapibus  

Vivamus  vestibulum,  lectus  interdum  dignissim  rhoncus,  nisi  purus  condimentum  enim,  vitae  ultrices  felis  nibh  id  pede.  Nam  dictum  lacinia  diam.  Pellentesque  venenatis.  

Praesent  laoreet,  nunc  vel  porttitor  elementum,  sem  nisi  commodo  ante,  ut  consequat  est  mi  et  diam.  Praesent  dignissim  tincidunt  libero.  

Curabitur  augue  justo,  pretium  sed,  placerat  vel,  porta  eget,  

pede.    

Morbi  neque  libero,  tincidunt  adipiscing,  aliquam  ut,  

nonummy  in,  nisi.  Integer  eu  ante.  In  aliquam  ipsum  id  nisi.  

Eastern  Boulder  Events  

Reaching  Out  to  Eastern  Boulder    There  are  many  of  us  in  the  eastern  part  of  Boulder  county  that  cannot  always  go  to  events  in  the  city  of  Boulder.  So  Beverly  Stevens  and  I  (James  Barron)  have  been  hosting  events  for  the  rest  of  us.  Beverly  has  a  sushi  dinner  at  Bao  Asian  Fusion  and  Sushi  Bar  in  Louisville  on  the  second  Monday  of  the  month.  They  have  a  $2  for  2  piece  deal  that  is  not  to  miss.  It's  good  food  at  a  good  price  with  good  company.  Come  on  over  and  enjoy  the  tastes  of  Asia  with  us.    I've  been  doing  a  rotating  dinner  exploring  the  different  places  in  Louisville  and  Lafayette.  Ranging  from  Thai,  Mexican,  Chinese,  and  good,  old  American,  we've  been  sampling  a  nice  variety.  Turn-­‐out  has  been  great.  Suggestions  are  always  welcome.  

Denver’s  Secular  Hub  

The  Secular  Hub:  Extending  community,  expanding  opportunity  -­‐  by  Gunda  Starkey              If  Boulder  Atheists  can  be  distilled  to  one  central  concept,  it's  this:  community.  We  join  with  others  to  share  ideas,  to  learn,  to  do  good  works,  to  be  supported,  to  be  challenged,  and  to  share  some  laughs  along  the  way.  How  can  we  possibly  improve  upon  this?  By  building  a  network  of   like-­‐minded  people  beyond  our  own  city.  By   reaching  out  to  other  secular  groups  and  joining   forces   to   accomplish   things   that   we   couldn't   easily   achieve   alone.   It's   much   the   same   reason   we   joined   Boulder  Atheists  to  begin  with,  but  on  a  somewhat  broader  scale.                About   a   year   ago,   a   group  of   determined  members   of   area   freethought   organizations   decided   to   tackle   this   goal  with  a  visionary,  first-­‐of-­‐its-­‐kind  project:  creating  a  dedicated  physical  space  where  area  secular  groups  could  hold  meetings,  host  speakers,  have  social  events,  showcase  entertainment,  organize  community  service  projects,  or  just  hang  out  and  share  great  conversation.  The  result:  the  Secular  Hub,  a  1600  sq.  ft.  facility  in  north  Denver,  which  opened  on  Darwin  Day  (February  12th)  this  past   spring.   It   is   truly   becoming  a   "hub"   for  Denver/   Boulder  metro  area  humanists,   agnostics,   atheists,   skeptics,   and  freethinkers.              Boulder  Atheists  has  been  part  of  this  project  almost  from  the  start.  BA  held  a  party  at  the  Hub  in  April,  participated  in  the  planning  of  the  Hub-­‐sponsored  Colorado  Secular  Conference,  and  I  have  been  serving  on  the  Hub  board  as  a  representative  of  Boulder   Atheists.   As   a   member   of   the   Hub,   Boulder   Atheists   is   able   to   use   that   space   whenever   we   wish   (assuming  availability)   for   no   fee.   Other   groups   that   have   held   meetings   and   events   at   the   Secular   Hub   include   the   Humanists   of  Colorado,  Denver  Atheists,  Denver/  metro  Freedom  From  Religion  Foundation,  Denver/Boulder  Secular  Parents  group,  Recovering   from   Religion,   Freethought   Exchange,   Americans   United   for   Separation   of   Church   and   State,   and   Lifering   (a  secular  sobriety  support  group).                Rather  than  filling  their  meeting  space  needs  through  a  patchwork  of  libraries,  restaurants,  and  UU  churches,  these  groups  now  have  a  reliable  place  that  is  truly  their  own.  The  fact  that  this  space  is  dedicated,  full-­‐time,  to  the  freethought  movement  creates  a  sense  of  community  like  nothing  else  quite  can.    The  highlights  of  the  first  six  months  of  the  Hub  include:  

• Talks  and  book  signings  by  noted  authors  Katherine  Stewart  and  Sean  Faircloth  • Presentations  by  important  speakers  including  Victor  Stenger,  Paul  Bellanger,  and  Seth  Andrews  • Musical  performances  by  nationally  known  artists  Shelly  Segal  and  Roy  Zimmerman  • A  special  visit  from  the  world's  most  famous  atheist,  Richard  Dawkins  • Sponsorship  of  the  2013  Colorado  Secular  Conference  

       

 

 

Denver’s  Secular  Hub  (Cont.)  

         The  Hub  hosts  some  regular  social  events  for  its  members,  including  a  weekly  movie  night  (on  an  extra-­‐large  screen,  with  surround  sound)  and  monthly  "Friday  Hub  Hang"  (sometimes  a  potluck,  occasionally  a  spaghetti  dinner  or  other  fun  activity).  Sundays  are  "Coffee  and  Community",  where  members  may  drop  by,  hang  out,  make  new  friends,  and  share  what  is  virtually  guaranteed  to  be  interesting  conversation.  Hub  also  organizes  community  service  projects,  often  in  conjunction  with  member  groups,  such  as  tree  plantings  and  local  park  cleanup  projects.  Plans  are  in  the  works  to  expand  into  other  types  of  charitable  efforts  as  well.  And  the  Hub  now  has  its  own  house  band,  Pale  Blue,  that  performs  at  many  Hub  events.              There  are  a  couple  of  upcoming  events  at  the  Hub  this  fall  worth  special  mention.  On  October  12th,  the  Hub  will  be  hosting  a  very  special  fundraiser,  the  State  of  the  Hub  dinner.  The  proceeds  from  this  elegant,  catered  meal  will  go  toward  the  Hub's  operating   expenses   for   the   coming   year.   That   evening,   we   will   premier   the   Hub's   promotional   video   produced   by   Seth  Andrews  (The  Thinking  Atheist)  when  he  was  here  to  speak  at  the  Colorado  Secular  Conference.  There  will  also  be  live  music  by   a   great   soft   jazz   band.   Tickets   to   this   very   special   event   are   $75   each   and   must   be   purchased   by   Oct.   6th   at  http://www.secularhub.com/state-­‐of-­‐the-­‐hub-­‐dinner/.                Later  in  October,  on  the  26th,  the  Hub  will  host  a  Halloween  costume  party,  "The  Haunted  Hub".  While  this  event  is  still  in  the  planning  stages,  you  can  expect  a  fun  evening  of  treats,  tricks,  spooky  decor,  door  prizes,  creepy  (but  devilishly  delicious)  hors  d'oeuvres,  a  cash  bar,  a  costume  contest,  and  blood-­‐curdling  surprises.  Tickets  will  be  $5  for  Hub  members  and  $10  for  non-­‐members  and  may  be  purchased  at  the  door.  Look  for  more  details  as  the  date  approaches.  Check  Meetup  for  a  full  listing  of  upcoming  Hub  events  at  http://  www.meetup.com/SecularHub/.              The   Hub   is   also   available   to   rent   for   private   events   such   as   weddings   and   commitment   ceremonies;   anniversary   and  retirement   parties;   and   memorial   gatherings.   This   spring   the   Hub   hosted   its   first   secular   memorial   service,   a   touching  ceremony  for  a  longtime  member  of  local  secular  groups.  Several  registered  humanist  celebrants  are  available  to  officiate  at  these  important  life  cycle  ceremonies.  The  facility  can  seat  56-­‐banquet  style  and  80-­‐auditorium  style.  Amenities  include  ample  free  parking,  Wi-­‐Fi,  an  excellent  video/sound  system  (including  a  150  inch  diagonal  screen!),  a  piano,  a  well-­‐stocked  kitchen,  and  nearby  catering.  Its  north  Denver  location,  easy  access  from  I-­‐25  and  I-­‐70,  and  light  rail  only  1  1/2  block  away  make  the  Hub  a  good  choice   for  events   for  which  guests  will  be   invited  from  both  the  north  and  south  Denver/metro  areas.  You  may  contact  me  at  gundastarkey@me.com  for  more  info.    Both  at  an  individual  level  and  as  organizations,  we  can  be  better  and  stronger  together  than  we  are  alone.  The  Secular  Hub  is  building   community   between   diverse   groups   of   Colorado   freethinkers   in   a   way   that   nothing   else   ever   has.   It   brings   us  together;  it  gives  us  a  sense  of  place  and  belonging;  and  it  helps  us  to  confidently  raise  our  voice  in  defense  of  secular  values.  Boulder  Atheists  is  a  member  group  of  the  Hub  and,  by  extension,  the  Hub  is  there  for  *you*.  Find  an  event  of  interest;  come  check  out  the  Hub  at  3100  Downing,  Denver;  and  consider   joining  as  an   individual  member.  With   its  motto  of  "Community,  Reason,  and  Altruism",   the  Secular  Hub  is  seeking  not  only   to  create  a  new  model   for  meeting  the  needs  of   the   freethought  community,  but  to  put  a  positive  public  face  on  secularism.    

Boulder  Atheist  T-­‐Shirt  Design  Contest  

Submit  your  design   for  the  new  BA  shirt   and  you  may   see  your   friends  sporting  your  work  of   inspiration!  Be   the  envy  and  pride   of   the   Boulder   Atheists.   Win   world   renown!   Please   send   your   design   in   some   standard   image   format   to  boulderatheist@gmail.com  by  a  week  before  our  November  membership  meeting  where  dues-­‐paying  members  can  vote  on  their  favorite.  Shirts  should  be  made  available  at  and  after  our  annual  Winter  Solstice  party.  

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UPCOMING  EVENTS  

 For  all  meeting  details,  announcements  and  updates,    

be  sure  to  check  the  Boulder  Atheists'  Meetup  group  on  Meetup.com.      http://www.meetup.com/boulder-­‐atheists  

   

Volunteer  to  Help  Flood  Victims  Saturday,  October  12,  2013  10:00  AM  

Behind  the  Boulder  Target  2800  Pearl  St  (map)  

Drive  around  the  south  side  of  Target  Boulder  Flood  Relief  (boulderfloodrelief.org)  needs  volunteers  to  go    out  to  people's    homes  to  help  with  the  flood  relief  cleanup  effort.    

We  did  this  two  weeks  ago,  and  went  as  a  group  to  a  trailer    park  in  north  Boulder  to  dig  mud.  Afterwards,  we  went  out  to  lunch.  

Meet  behind  the  Boulder  Target,  at  the  BFR  command  center.    They  will  have  a  project  ready  for  us  to  go  to.  

http://www.meetup.com/Boulder-­‐Atheists/events/144643382/      

The  Sunday  Show-­‐Goodness  Without  Godliness,    Selected  Sundays  at  Crescent  Grange  

Sunday,  October  13,  2013  3:00  PM  to  6:00  PM  

Broomfield  Crescent  Grange  #136  7901  W.  120th  Avenue,  Broomfield,  CO  (map)  

Go  east  on  120th  from  Wadsworth  for  several  blocks,    then  make  a  sharp  right  at  the  Grease  Monkey,  

 heading  west  for  one  block.    

Secular  ACCESS  Presents:  The  Sunday  Show  -­‐  Goodness  Without  Godliness  

Comedy,  music,  commentary,  community  and  edutainment  for  the  entire  family.  Selected  Sundays  3  to  5  pm,  followed  by  refreshments  and  conversation.    Opening  Day  October  13th.  Suggested  donation  $5.  Open  to  the  public.  

Secular  ACCESS  and  Crescent  Grange  are  registered  non-­‐profit  organizations,    affiliated  with  the  Boulder  Atheists  (Tom  Kellogg  is  the  co-­‐founder  of  Secular  ACCESS).  

Check  Meetup  for  future  show  dates.  http://www.meetup.com/Boulder-­‐Atheists/events/141423532/  

 *  Please  not  Second  Saturday  Shindig  has  been  moved  to  Sunday  and  combined  with  above  event  

     

 

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Boulder  Science  Festival  Saturday,  October  12,  2013  9:00  AM  to  Sunday,  October  13,  2013,  5:00  PM  

Millenium  Harvest  House  Hotel  1345  28th  Street  ,  Boulder  ,  CO  (map)  Just  south  of  Arapahoe  on  28th.  Here  is  the  link  to  the  website:      http://boulderscifest.com/  

The  cost  for  2  days  is  $85,  students  $45  http://www.meetup.com/Boulder-­‐Atheists/events/139808082/  

   

Weekly  Lunch  Social  Thursday,  October  17,  2013  3  Margaritas  Mexican  Restaurant  28th  &  Iris,  Boulder,  CO  (map)  

Join  the  dozen  or  more  Boulder  Atheists  that  regularly  meet  every    Thursday  for  a  social  lunch  at  a  restaurant  in  Boulder.  No  need  to  RSVP.    The  lunch  gathering  starts  at  12:30  pm.  and  continues  into  the  afternoon.      

PLEASE  NOTE:  We  regularly  see  between  10  to  over  20  people  stop  in  during    the  afternoon  regardless  of  what  the  RSVP  count  on  Meetup.com  says.    

http://www.meetup.com/Boulder-­‐Atheists/events/qdrqhcyrnbwb/      

Saturday  Night  Poker.  Saturday,  October  19,  2013  6:30  PM  

Location  to  be  announced  later.      A  low  stakes  game  just  for  fun.  Bring  nickels  and    

dimes  and  snacks  for  a  pleasant  evening  of  fun  and  friendship.  Please  contact  len@intelligentdesignisnot.com  if  you  are  interested  or  have  questions.  

http://www.meetup.com/Boulder-­‐Atheists/events/137444752/      

Coffee  Club  Thursday,  October  24,  2013  7:30  AM  

Woody  Creek  bakery  &  Cafe  1207  Pearl  Street,  Boulder,  CO  (map)  

Join  us  at  the  Old  Same  Place.  The  back  room  at  Woody  Creek  on  the  Boulder  Mall.    Parking  is  free  for  earlybirds  like  us.  Great  food,  drinks  and  conversation.  http://www.meetup.com/Boulder-­‐Atheists/events/dkjrrgyrnbnb/  

         

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Monthly  Membership  Meeting  Sunday,  October  27,  2013  12:15  PM  to  2:00  PM  

Boulder  Creek  Meeting  Room,  Boulder  Public  Library  1001  Arapahoe  Avenue,  Boulder,  CO  

Come  to  our  original  and  oldest  event,  the  Monthly  Membership  Meeting.      It  is  always  open  to  the  public.    Each  month,  we  feature  a    

presentation  related  to  the  secular  world.    After  the  meeting,    we  walk  over  to  the  Med  Restaurant  for  lunch.  

http://www.meetup.com/Boulder-­‐Atheists/events/144645072/    

Monthly  Evening  Social  Tuesday,  November  5,  2013  7:00  PM  

Turley's  2805  Pearl  St,  Boulder,  CO  (map)  

This  Meetup  is  an  evening  social  scheduled  for  the  first  Tuesday  of  the  month.    Join  with  other  members  of  the  Boulder  Atheists  community  to  make    new  acquaintances,  share  stories,  discuss  ideas,  and  enjoy  a  night  out.  The  location  for  this  month  is  Turley's  Restaurant  on  the  corner  of    

Pearl  St.  and  28th  St.  in  Boulder.  The  start  time  is  7:00  pm.    Feel  free  to  order  a  full  meal  or  just  have  a  light  snack  from  the  menu.    Seating  is  limited  to  about  15  persons,  if  a  group  table  is  available.    

Please  RSVP  if  you  plan  to  come  so  we  will  know  who  to  look  for  upon  arrival.    We  hope  to  see  you  there!  

http://www.meetup.com/Boulder-­‐Atheists/events/psgztyrpbhb/    

Please  sign  up  for  a  full  membership  in  Boulder  Atheists  today.    By  doing  so  you  support  our  secular  programs  as  well  as  our  very  existence.    Dues  are  currently  $30  per  year,  in  line  with  other  local  secular  groups.      An  application  for  membership  can  be  found  at  the  end  of  the  newsletter.    If  you  prefer  to  pay  by  

PayPal  and  you  are  a  member  of  our  Meetup  group,  please  follow  the  link:    http://www.meetup.com/Boulder-­‐Atheists/dues/  

Thank  you  and  welcome  aboard!  

 Advertising  section:  

We  are  honored  to  provide  free  notices  regarding  products  and  services  provided  by  dues  paying  members  of  the  Boulder  Atheists.    In  the  future  there  will  be  a  fee  for  advertisements.    You  can  reach  

more  than  130  secular  people  in  this  newsletter.    Support  your  local  secular  friends.  

   

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Membership  News  

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 Membership  Application  

Boulder  Atheists,  Inc.Membership  Application/Information  (rev.  1-­‐22-­‐12)          

Name:  First  *   Last  *  

Address:      

 City:   ZIP  

Telephone(s):  [optional]  

E-­‐mail:  [optional]  

Application  type:      [    ]  New        [    ]  Renew        [    ]  Revise  info.  

Effective  date:  

Do  you  give  permission  for  your  membership  information  to  be  made  available  to  other  members?  [    ]  Yes        [    ]  No  

Please  indicate  your  interests  as  a  member:  (check  all  that  apply)  

[    ]  Activism  [    ]  Social  Events:  [    ]  Weekly  lunch  [    ]  Monthly  dinner    

[    ]  Educational  events  (films,  lectures,  etc.  related  to  non-­‐theism)  

[    ]  Family-­‐related  activities,  including  hikes,  BBQ  

[    ]  Community  volunteer  work    

[    ]  Singles  events  

[    ]  Other:  (describe)  

How  do  you  wish  to  be  informed  of  BA  activities?  [    ]  Meetup.com    (preferred)  **                  [    ]  E-­‐mail  (using  above  addr,)  

[    ]  Postal  mail  (using  above  addr.)  

Submit  with  $30  annual  dues  payment  or  waiver  request  to    Boulder  Atheists,  Inc.  PO  Box  21365  Boulder,  Colorado  80308    

 *  Required  information  (please  provide  at  least  address  or  email)  **  Register  at    http//www.meetup.com/Boulder-­‐Atheists/  

Note:  Registering  at  meetup.com  does  not,  of  itself,  confer  full  membership