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Last Updated: 7/31/2009

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Age: 27
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City: MINNEAPOLIS
State: Minnesota
Country: US
Signup Date: 9/30/2008
Friday, July 31, 2009 
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Atheist Weekly E-mail
                         A Weekly Events Newsletter From Minnesota Atheists

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Check out some of the atheist friendly shows at the Minnesota Fringe Festival this year! 

Be the first to find a special prize link, send an email to AWE with the phrase you found (awe@mnatheists.org), and win a lil' prize! 

Last mystery link winner:  Last week, Ross clicked on "Be Active" under the Celestial Teapot Picnic listing, found the mystery link, and was the first to email AWE with the mystery phrase.  For his AWEsome efforts, Ross will receive a collection of freethought stickers and some other assorted goodies.  Who will win this week?

 
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Q.Cumbers restaurant, 7465 France Ave S, Edina, MN 55435.

 

  Twin Cities/Metro Area Events

Sunday August 2, 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 August 2, 12:00pm  Picnic and Racing at Canterbury Park
1100 Canterbury Road S Shakopee
Atheists at the track. Adult admission is $5.00; 60+ $3.00; under 17 free.  Bring a picnic lunch to eat and food to share for a potluck.


Sunday August 2, 4:00pm 
WTF in the Garden of Eden at the MN Fringe Festival
The Ritz Theatre 345 13th Ave NE
Come along to meet Adam and Eve AND Adam and Steve!

Sunday August 2, 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 August 3, 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 August 3, 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.

Monday August 3, 6:30pm Mesmeric Trance State- The Story of LaRoy Sunderland
Dunn Brothers 201 3rd Ave S Minneapolis
The Twin Cities Skeptics present Dr. David T. Schmit, speaking on mesmerism.


Monday August 3, 8:30pm 
Burning Man and the Reverend Nuge at MN Fringe Festival
Gremlin Theatre  2400 University Ave W
One man's journey from Pentecostal preacher to atheist street magician.

Tuesday August 4, 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


Wednesday August 5, 6:30pm-9:00pm 
Newbie Night VIII
Java Train 1341 Pasal Street  St. Paul
Newbie Nights are specifically designed for those who've never attended an MNA Meetup before or haven't had much opportunity to interact with other MNA Meetup members.


Wednesday August 5, 7:00pm 
Burnsville Book Club
Davanni's 14639 CR 11 Burnsville
This month's book:  "I'm Perfect, You're Doomed: Tales from a Jehovah's Witness Upbringing" by Kyria Abrahams


Wednesday August 5, 7:00pm  WTF in the Garden of Eden at the MN Fringe Festival
The Ritz Theatre 345 13th Ave NE
Come along to meet Adam and Eve AND Adam and Steve!


Wednesday August 5, 7:00pm 
Burning Man and the Reverend Nuge at MN Fringe Festival
Gremlin Theatre  2400 University Ave W
One man's journey from Pentecostal preacher to atheist street magician.


Thursday August 6, 5:30pm  WTF in the Garden of Eden at the MN Fringe Festival
The Ritz Theatre 345 13th Ave NE
Come along to meet Adam and Eve AND Adam and Steve!

Thursday August 6, 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

Saturday August 8, 1:00pm  How to Debate
Washburn Library, 5244 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis
Debate topic: Resolved: Homo sapiens would have developed ethics without the influence of religion.  Feel free to sit and listen and offer questions after the debate. 



Saturday August 8, 4:00pm 
Burning Man and the Reverend Nuge at MN Fringe Festival
Gremlin Theatre  2400 University Ave W
One man's journey from Pentecostal preacher to atheist street magician.

Sunday August 9, 10:00am-12:00pm  St. Paul Critical Thinking Club
Kelly Inn off Marion Street, St. Paul
This club meets the 2nd Sunday of every month. 

Breakfast and Presentation:  $10.00  Presentation Only:  $3.00 
Today's topic:  The Utility of God presented by Greg Peterson


Sunday August 9, 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 August 9, 5:30pm 
Burning Man and the Reverend Nuge at MN Fringe Festival
Gremlin Theatre  2400 University Ave W
One man's journey from Pentecostal preacher to atheist street magician.

Sunday August 9, 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


Sunday August 9, 7:00pm  WTF in the Garden of Eden at the MN Fringe Festival
The Ritz Theatre 345 13th Ave NE
Come along to meet Adam and Eve AND Adam and Steve!


Monday August 10, 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 August 10, 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 August 10, 7:00pm  Stillwater Critical Thinking Club
Family Means Building, 1875 Northwestern Ave Stillwater, MN

This club meets the 2nd Monday of every month.  Topic:  Muscle Bikes, Wall Street, and Pink Champagne:  A commentary on today's American culture.  Presented by Jake Hulstrad


Tuesday August 11, 6:00pm  First Amendment Watchdogs
Pippin's 2905 Snelling Ave N  Roseville
(The Watchdogs usually meet the last Tuesday of every month.)  You MUST RSVP as space is very limited.  The First Amendment Watchdogs are a group of people who are concerned with the separation of church and state.  Please see the link for more information or to be added to their email list.


Thursday August 13, 5:30pm  Minneapolis Skeptics Happy Hour
Common Roots Cafe 2558 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis

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



  Mankato Area Events


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.


  Rochester Area Events

Thursday August 13, 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 August 20, 7:00pm  RAFT Happy Hour
Green Mill 2723 Commerce Dr. NW Rochester
Come on out for drinks with freethinkers.

Tuesday August 25, 7:00pm RAFT July Board Meeting
Location TBA
This event occurs every 4th Tuesday.


  Duluth Area Events

Sunday August 2, 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.
 


  LaCrosse Area Events

Friday August 21, 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.


Saturday August 22  LaCrosse GLBT PrideFest
Details to follow.

 


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.
 


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