OMAHA + REASON Picnic

Elmwood Park 808 S 60th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

On a *Saturday* for the September Picnic, we are once again glad to have Picnic Pad #3 reserved, which is our favorite because it has a great tree canopy for shade. This is on Elmwood Park Road (which matches up to 67th St at Pacific, on the park's south end). The pad is reserved all day, so ... Read more

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First Friday Social Gathering

Zio's Pizza, Party Room 12997 W center Rd 68144, Omaha, NE, United States

It's time for our monthly "First Friday" social gathering, at a new location!  So, if you're hankering for some stimulating conversation with fellow humanists, this is the event for you! Come join us in the Party Room at Zio's Pizza,  12997 W center Rd, and let's discuss worldly affairs, share summer vacation adventures, theorize on ... Read more

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OMAHA + REASON October Picnic

Elmwood Park 808 S 60th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

On a *Sunday* for the October Picnic, we are once again glad to have Picnic Pad #3 reserved, which is our favorite because it has a great tree canopy for shade. This is on Elmwood Park Road (which matches up to 67th St at Pacific, on the park's south end). The pad is reserved all day, ... Read more

Free

Suppressed and Sabotaged – The Fight to Vote!

UNO | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center - Rm 127 6400 S University Dr Rd N, Omaha, NE, United States

Join us for a powerful screening of the documentary "SUPPRESSED AND SABOTAGED: The Fight to Vote"—a critical exploration of voter suppression and election subversion in the United States. Produced by Brave New Films, this 30-minute film is a rallying call for all concerned Americans as we approach the November 2024 elections. "SUPPRESSED AND SABOTAGED" sheds ... Read more

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Spirits, Science, and Skeptics: A Ghostly Gathering

UNO | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center - Rm 127 6400 S University Dr Rd N, Omaha, NE, United States

Join us this October for a spine-tingling, skeptical soirée as we delve into the shadowy realm of the supernatural with a special screening of “Ghosts and the Afterlife: A Scientific Investigation.” Grab your popcorn and your critical thinking caps for an evening of eerie entertainment and lively discussion.  As the leaves fall and the air grows ... Read more

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Project 2025: Navigating Religious Freedom and Humanist Values in a Shifting Legal Landscape

UNO | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center - Rm 116 6400 S University Dr Rd North, Omaha, United States

This presentation will explore the implications of Project 2025 on religious freedom and Humanist values, examining how proposed policies could reshape the intersection of faith, law, and secular life. We will delve into the initiative’s impact on issues such as reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ protections, and the separation of church and state, considering what these changes ... Read more

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November – First Friday Social Gathering

Copps Pizza 2829 S 181st St, Omaha, NE, United States

It's time for our monthly "First Friday" social gathering, at a new location!  So, if you're hankering for some stimulating conversation with fellow humanists, this is the event for you! Come join us at Copps Pizza, 2829 S 181st St, Omaha, NE, and let's discuss worldly affairs, share summer vacation adventures, theorize on the possible ... Read more

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Third Thursday Nov 21 – Post Election “What Do We Do Now?”

UNO | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center - Rm 127 6400 S University Dr Rd N, Omaha, NE, United States

We are restoring our Third Thursday gatherings for learning, expanding our perspectives, and discussing the world we are in, and our place in it. ** PLEASE RSVP, so we can have the room set up accordingly!** We are meeting in Room 127 of the Weitz Community Engagement (CEC) building on the UNO campus. The room ... Read more

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Secular Book Club – In Person Nov 24, 2024

Papillion Hy-Vee Community Room 11650 S 73rd Street, Papillion, NE, United States

Current Book:  from our Palette Cleansers list: "Wiped: The Curious History of Toilet Paper" by Ronald H Blumer.   For this week, we will target reading through Ch 6, to approx Page 150, depending on edition.   We expect to wrap up this book at our Dec 1 gathering.  Our next read will be announced ... Read more

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