Stockton Area Atheists and Freethinkers

This is an informal, social event that's great for newcomers and long-time members. Bring a friend and strike up a conversation about anything on your mind.

We typically select locations that have a menu with plenty of variety for everyone, including those with dietary restrictions.

📅 This event is usually the second Friday of every month.

📌 Important:

If you RSVP'd but cannot attend, please update your status. This will help us get a table big enough for everyone attending, but not too big.

Coming soon.

This Month's book is:
Mickey 7
By: Edward Ashton

📔 About this Month's Book
You know that feeling when you’re at work, and you’ve had enough of people, and then the boss walks in with yet another job that needs to be done right this second or the world will end, but all you want to do is go home and binge your favorite shows? And you're a sentient murder machine programmed for destruction? Congratulations, you're Murderbot.

Come for the pew-pew space battles, stay for the most relatable A.I. you’ll read this century.

💻 Joining the Online Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4572138174

🚶🏻 Quarterly Hike: Stanislaus River Trail from Knights Ferry

We'll explore this 2.8-mile (round trip) trail near Oakdale. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1h to complete, plus a break for lunch.

This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.

This route begins at Knights Ferry Recreation area and continues onto public land. There are beautiful views of the Stanislaus River from this trail and from many optional side trails that take you to overlooks near the river.

Our hikes take place quarterly, on the third Saturday of February, May, August, and November. NOTE: May's event is on a different day (May 18).

🗺️ Getting There

Meet at the parking lot of the Knights Ferry Recreation area.

For carpooling, please discuss in the comments area.

🧺 Pack a Picnic Lunch

At some point during the hike, we'll stop and enjoy a picnic lunch. Please bring your own meal(s) with you.

We'll leave sometime close to 12 PM.

👟 What to Wear and Bring

It'll be hard to predict the weather, so we suggest you wear layers in case it's warm or cool. Definitely wear comfortable shoes adequate for a hike and bring a water bottle.

📞 Contact Info

This event is organized by Tom at 209-373-8130. If you get lost during the event, please call or text him. Prior to the event, please use the Event Chat feature here on Meetup.