What we’re about
Welcome to the Stockton Area Atheists and Freethinkers!
We are a group of non-believers that focuses on community involvement, social events, education and information, and activism.
Most of our meetings are held in San Joaquin County, from Lodi to Manteca -- though we occasionally join efforts with our friends in Modesto, Sacramento, and the Bay Area.
We have a number of repeating events, including "Drinking Skeptically", game night, brunch, highway cleanup, colloquium, and more.
The Stockton Area Atheists and Freethinkers has no monthly dues, and no mandatory attendance. We're just looking for like-minded people who believe in good.
Be sure to follow us on Facebook, too.
Sincerely,
David Diskin
209-610-0651 (c)
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Colloquium: Michael Fitzgerald on Political CorruptionManteca Public Library, Manteca, CA
Michael Fitzgerald is an award-winning journalist who worked at the Stockton Record for 33 years, chronicling arts and entertainment, police, and more including the Record's metro columnist. His popular column ranged across all beats, including the offbeat: city politics, people, race and culture, Stockton’s downtown and waterfront, and the oddball things that happen in the city, until his retirement in 2018.
He later returned to writing at Stocktonia.org, a nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization dedicated to providing rigorous, ethical, and factual coverage of Greater Stockton, California.
Tonight, Michael will talk about the troubled state of Stockton government and politics and how it impacts our county’s potential.
🎟 About the Free Event
Our colloquiums are free events, open to the public, at the Manteca Library. Those of all worldviews and faiths are welcome.
Doors open at 6:45 PM and our featured talk starts at 7:00 PM sharp. We expect most Colloquiums to last until about 8:30 PM followed by mingling and cleanup.
Please use the library entrance on Center Street.
Parking is free. Some desserts may be provided.
💰 Donations
Tonight, all donations received will be forwarded to Stocktonia.
🍜 Dinner Before
For those interested in having dinner first, head to the GK Mongolian BBQ (1039 S Main St) prior to the event.
People typically arrive around 5:30 and leave at 6:30 to start setting up at the Manteca Library.
- Star Party (Stockton)Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park, Stockton, CA
🔭 It's a Party of Stars!
Let's hang out with the Stockton Astronomical Society each month during their "Astronomy in the Park" nights at Oak Grove Regional Park (on Eight Mile, just north of Stockton).
No telescope? No problem! Our friends at SAS come equipped and are happy to share their knowledge and equipment.
📅 Dates and Times Vary
Because the moon and stars don't follow our silly human calendar, please note that the day and time of this event changes each month. Be sure to check the event for details and don't assume.
We also suggest you follow SAS via Instagram (@stocktonastrosociety) to be aware of any last-minute cancellations.
📌 Where to Meet
Head to the Poplar Shelter at Oak Grove Regional Park. When you enter, head right and past the Nature Center. If you've reached the boat house, you've gone too far.
🅿️ Parking and Admission
The event is free, but parking is $6 per vehicle. Please bring cash.
🎗️ Party Etiquette
We want to remind everyone of a few rules during this event:
- Please keep your cell phones off.
- Do not use normal flashlights at any time.
- Absolutely no smoking, vaping, drug use, or alcohol.
- No pets are permitted in the viewing area, even when leashed.