Backyard Skeptics

 
 
 

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION!

Beginning November 6, 2022, we began meeting at Three Roots Mexican Cocina, 2800 N. Main St, Santa Ana. This is across the street from where we had been meeting at Corner Bakery. From Main St, turn into the Main Place Mall, at the upper level parking lot, just across the street from the Barnes and Noble Bookstore. You can enter the restaurant from the parking lot, just left of MACYS. You do not need to go into the Mall.
We meet on the outside patio unless weather prohibits, then will go inside. We are being given separate checks for our orders, and you can pre- order online. They have great $5.00 tacos, but many of their other items are in the $10+ To $14 range.

COME JOIN US !

This meetup is held the 1st Sunday of every month.

PLEASE NOTE: in response to the Covid 19 pandemic, we are asking that only vaccinated people attend this meetup. Compliance will be on the honor system. Masks are not required, wearing masks is up to the individual’s comfort level. We gather at the outside patio (weather permitting)

It's a laid back meetup designed to provide a less formal atmosphere and an opportunity to discuss a wide range of topics. Enjoy a casual communal breakfast with your fellow free thinkers.

We do not tolerate trolls. If your purpose is to simply disrupt the group, you will be asked to leave.

This Meet Up, and all of the Backyard Skeptics events are funded through the Freethought Alliance. If you would like to donate to the Freethought Alliance and help support their events, please go to freethoughtalliance.org, where you can learn more about the organization and make a contribution.

Please update your RSVP if you're unable to make it.

Hope to see you there!

 
 
 

The Thursday, June 8, 2023 Thomas Paine Day event will take place via Zoom at 4:00 PM PDT/7:00 PM EDT. This will allow as many people to attend as possible. The Zoom link is:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89579106529?pwd=OGMyaks4cTIvWHdhcHBPU2VLZjRTUT09

Thomas Paine was a Deist, like many of the Founders of the United States of America. Deism is an intellectual movement of the 17th and 18th centuries that accepted the existence of a creator on the basis of reason, but rejected belief in a supernatural deity who interacts with humankind.

Thomas Paine’s book The Age of Reason was written to explain Deism and in that book he states, “One good schoolmaster is of more use than a hundred priests.” An interactive discussion about The Age of Reason will be included in the social hour at the end of the formal program.
There is much more to learn about Deism and how it relates to the modern world. The speaker for the 2023 Thomas Paine Day is Amber Quitno. She is representing the World Union of Deists (WUD). For more information about WUD, please visit:

https://www.deism.com/

Thomas Paine Day proclamations have been requested from several cities in Pennsylvania. During the event, we hope to highlight mayors and/or other city representatives who will be presenting Thomas Paine Day proclamations.

Please join us for an educational and entertaining time as we also celebrate the signing into law of the Thomas Paine Washington, D.C. Monument project. There will be an exciting announcement about Congressman Jamie Raskin’s connection to the project.
This event is cosponsored by the Freethought Society, the Thomas Paine Memorial Association, the Center for Inquiry, and the Freedom From Religion Foundation.

 
 
 

It's that time again where we celebrate the longest day of the year.

According to some ancient Greek calendars, the Summer Solstice marked the start of the New Year, and began the one-month countdown to the opening of the famous Olympic games. In the days leading up to the Summer Solstice, the Romans celebrated the Vestalia, a religious festival to honor Vesta, goddess of the home and hearth.

As usual, park on Blueridge just south of our property and walk in. All new members coming for the first time may park on our property. We'll have some light snacks and water and a variety of soft drinks, otherwise,
BYOB.

This time, bring your favorite axiom. What is an axiom exactly?

1. a statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate sense 1
2. an established rule or principle or a self-evident truth
3. a maxim widely accepted on its intrinsic merit.

Looking forward to seeing old friends and new ones as well.

Bruce

 
 
 

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION!

Beginning November 6, 2022, we began meeting at Three Roots Mexican Cocina, 2800 N. Main St, Santa Ana. This is across the street from where we had been meeting at Corner Bakery. From Main St, turn into the Main Place Mall, at the upper level parking lot, just across the street from the Barnes and Noble Bookstore. You can enter the restaurant from the parking lot, just left of MACYS. You do not need to go into the Mall.
We meet on the outside patio unless weather prohibits, then will go inside. We are being given separate checks for our orders, and you can pre- order online. They have great $5.00 tacos, but many of their other items are in the $10+ To $14 range.

COME JOIN US !

This meetup is held the 1st Sunday of every month.

PLEASE NOTE: in response to the Covid 19 pandemic, we are asking that only vaccinated people attend this meetup. Compliance will be on the honor system. Masks are not required, wearing masks is up to the individual’s comfort level. We gather at the outside patio (weather permitting)

It's a laid back meetup designed to provide a less formal atmosphere and an opportunity to discuss a wide range of topics. Enjoy a casual communal breakfast with your fellow free thinkers.

We do not tolerate trolls. If your purpose is to simply disrupt the group, you will be asked to leave.

This Meet Up, and all of the Backyard Skeptics events are funded through the Freethought Alliance. If you would like to donate to the Freethought Alliance and help support their events, please go to freethoughtalliance.org, where you can learn more about the organization and make a contribution.

Please update your RSVP if you're unable to make it.

Hope to see you there!