Reason Center Events Group

Atheists Community relevant video clips discussion…new Zoom ID# and extended hrs

Mon, Oct 5 · 7:30 PM PDT

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An educational and entertaining Zoom about Atheism, Logic, Reason, Thoughtfulness, debunking conspiracy theories - accentuated by videos and your presence.

Zoom ID at 7:30 PM Pacific Standard Time
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81807086862?pwd=ZjUyamt1b2dlc1N5bEZ6Q0w1Um00QT09

(This Event is promoted in other groups and platforms and is open to all and since it is an online/virtual event via Zoom you can connect from anywhere in the world.)

We're on every 1st Monday on Zoom and 3rd Thursday of the month in person.

Main group page: https://www.meetup.com/atheistsunited/

🛑What to expect:

Discussion sparked by short videos about atheism, religion, science, current events, critical thinking, comedy, life hacks, health and beyond >>> followed by moderated discussions.

🛑What we're about:

WELCOME to https://www.AheistsUnited.org's meetup - one of many opportunities to engage in mindful discussions, lectures, book clubs, educational forums mostly online, and our In-Person-Volunteer events like the monthly food distribution in person.

Other Atheists United links are listed below.

We are an ethically centered community for greater Los Angeles atheists.

Our mission is to build thriving atheist communities, empower people to express their secular values, and promote the separation of government and religion.

🛑Meeting format:

This is a place for atheists to meet, have dinner with (eating on camera is ok), and talk to other atheists, skeptics and humanists.

A few agnostics and religious people sometimes show up as well and they are welcome as long as they are not there to proselytize.

We mandate courtesy and respect to fellow attendees, and no proselytizing. Foremost, this is a social gathering, and support group for like-minded persons, not a debate club.

If you're coming just to argue on matters of religion or politics, don't bother showing up, you're not going to convert anyone, and you will be asked to leave.

🛑This is a 2 hour event, but often we go overtime when the discussion and the great atmosphere it requires; or when we can't get enough of seeing familiar faces and perhaps some new ones.

Feel free to stay as long or as short as you'd like.

🛑Look out for topics posted in the discussion section and please place your own ideas, questions or concerns in the comments and please feel free to private message any of our co-organizers by clicking on their names.

Bring your unique point of view and add to the discussion.

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Here are Atheists United calendars : (clickable)

https://www.atheistsunited.org/events

https://www.meetup.com/atheistsunited/events/calendar/

Our social media:

https://www.facebook.com/AtheistsUnited

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1703133273251795 (Friends of Atheists United group)

https://www.twitter.com/AtheistsLA

https://www.youtube.com/user/AtheistsUnitedDotOrg

https://www.instagram.com/atheistsunitedla/

Support Atheists United:

Shop at smile.amazon.com and they’ll donate to Atheists United, at no cost to you.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/homepage/ref=smi_chpf_redirect?ie=UTF8&ein=95-3843831&ref_=smi_ext_ch_95-3843831_cl

Interview with Executive Director Evan Clark:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=dkCTMajRLBw

If you have any questions or feedback please message us here:

https://www.atheistsunited.org/contact

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Testimonials:

"This is a very informative posting with excellent links. I sure am glad to learn of helpful details to add to our postings. Thanks!" - Rebecca Kitchings

“Atheist United is a wonderful organization! Friendly, welcoming and a positive presence in the greater Los Angeles community. ” — Arlene

“amazing welcoming people enjoyed it ” — Qui Diaz

“ Good programs, thoughtful people ” — Jeanne Winn

• All Meetup fees are paid by our sponsors through your memberships; donations toward the work of https://www.AtheistsUnited.org/ are gratefully accepted.

CFD Postcard Party and Prep Night

Thu, Oct 8 · 5:00 PM PDT

Reason Center Event Venue Rental, 1300 Ethan Wy #675, Sacramento, CA 95825, USA, Sacramento, CA, US

It's California Freethought Day's Prep Night + Postcard Party!

Before the big weekend, we need all kinds of volunteers to help prepare.

And new this year: we're also hosting a Postcard Party for voters in Virginia that encourage a YES vote on Prop 1 to protect abortion access.

Volunteers can arrive at the Reason Center anytime between 4 PM and 6:30 PM to help get things going. Tasks include:

• writing postcards,
• stapling programs,
• pressing buttons,
• folding t-shirts
• assembling gift bags,
• wrapping auction items,
• and more!

Volunteers of all ages are welcome.

🍕 Pizza (and more) is served at 6:30 PM.

We usually wrap up around 8:30 PM, but volunteers can leave any time.

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Want to volunteer in other ways? We also need help on October 11 (Sunday) with setup, teardown, and everything in between — and on October 12 (Monday) unloading our truck at Reason Center. Click here to view all available shifts.

🥪 Volunteers with 4+ hours in October will receive a complimentary lunch on Sunday at the main event.

👕 Volunteers with 6+ hours will receive a complimentary t-shirt.

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All volunteers are expected to read and follow our Policies. By signing up for a volunteer shift, you confirm that you have reviewed these policies and agree to comply with them while participating in California Freethought Day activities.

California Freethought Day 2026

Sun, Oct 11 · 11:00 AM PDT

1305 10th St, Sacramento, CA, US

California Freethought Day combines the fun and atmosphere of a fair with the education and activism of a conference. It's a festival of freethought.

Our theme this year is “In Facts We Trust: Misinformation and Media Literacy” as we highlight the vital role that reliable information, critical thinking, and media literacy play in a healthy, democratic society.

Join us at our free event to celebrate freedom of speech and thought, civic engagement, enthusiasm for science, social justice, and the separation of church and state.

Our event will be outdoors at the California State Capitol Building and livestreamed via Facebook and YouTube.

📅 Program

11 AM - Community Fair
12 PM - Program Starts (see the full schedule)
5:30 PM - Event Ends

🎤 Speakers, Live Entertainment, and More

Our 25th year features the following speakers, entertainers, podcasters, authors, and more:

• Jared Huffman, US Representative for California
• Tim Russ, Actor, Star Trek: Voyager
• Alex Lee, California State Assemblymember
• Jonathan Lopez as "Hellen Heels"
• Candi Carpenter, Musical Artist
• Austin Archer, Comedian and Actor
• Bertha Vazquez, Education Director for CFI
• Chris Nichols, CapRadio Journalist
• Brian Dunning, Host of the Skeptoid Podcast
• Forrest Valkai, Science Communicator
• NorCal Resist, Community Organization
• Jovan Bradley, Podcast Host, Commentator
• Rina Wakefield, Poet
• Thomas Smith, Host of Serious Inquiries Only
• Lydia Smith, Podcaster
• Sean O'Brien, as Robert Ingersoll
• Andy Swan, as Uncle Sam
• and more to come!

We're also awarding several scholarship winners and community leaders.

🖼️ Other Activities

There's plenty to do at Freethought Day beyond the stage, including:

• Connect with Community Groups like Planned Parenthood and the League of Women Voters
• Juggle with Uncle Sam
• Read our Endorsement Gallery from state and national officials
• Walk through our Freethought Gallery of portraits from the past
• Play while learning with Science Alliance
• Participate in our Art Gallery and interactive exhibit

📺 Live Stream
Watch the live stream via Facebook and YouTube. Free registration will ensure you get reminders, a downloadable program, and links to watch the event.

🌳 In Person
Join us outdoors at the Capitol and visit with community groups, meet our guests, enjoy a picnic on the grass, and more. Get a free printed, full-color program and be eligible for door prizes.

🎟 Free Registration
Registration is free, supported by donations and sponsorships. To officially register, click here:
https://givebutter.com/CFD2026

Your free registration includes a full-color program and a chance to win any of our door prize baskets valued together at $300 when you attend and complete our survey.

You can support California Freethought Day with a donation when you register. For $25, enjoy snacks and drinks throughout the day. For $85+, join us at our Fundraiser Reception on Saturday evening.

🔗 Other Links

• Speaker Lineup and Schedule
• Supporters' Reception
• Directions
• Support, Sponsor, and Volunteer
• Facebook Events (in person / livestream / reception)

📱 For updates and more, follow us on all major networks @FreethoughtDay.

Film and Discussion Night On Zoom

Tue, Oct 13 · 6:00 PM PDT

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Coming to your home theatre by Zoom! The Reason Center of Sacramento will host a monthly movie night where we will share movies and discuss afterward. The Reason Center has an MPLC License (https://www.mplc.org/page/the-umbrella-license), which allows us to legally show copyrighted films and TV programs in public spaces as long as we follow a couple of simple rules:

1. We can't make any money from showing these films - no problem, we would dream of charging admission!
2. We can't publish movie titles on public platforms like meetup.

So, to abide by that second rule, we'll tell you generally that the movie will may be some historical piece or biopic focused on the heroes of the humanistic and secular movement. Or we may show movies that spotlight religious themes. Or we may occasionally enjoy some fun comedy or cartoon. In any case, we will conclude with a good discussion of the content, afterward.
We will discuss future films to show at the end of each event, or if you see us in real life or a Zoom meeting, we'll be happy to tell you what movie we plan to show next. So stay tuned!