Monthly archives for May, 2010

Snorkeling at La Jolla Cove

May26
2010 Written by jennifer

garibaldi Sunday  10:00 am   Join us as we don mask, finns and snorkel for a delightful swim in La Jolla Cove. 10:00 am.  The water is wonderful in the cove and we have a great time with the fish, seals, birds and each other.

La Jolla Cove is some of the best snorkeling in San Diego. The waters are calm,  very well life guarded, and generally the visibility is very good. Local fish are beautiful Garibaldi, sardines, rockfish and leopard sharks and seals and sea lions. Numerous birds are on the nearby rocks and fly overhead.

Some people wear a wetsuit, but many find this not nessary.

Showers and a changing area is just up the steps from the beach. The beach itself is small and has just enough room to set some stuff, but not really enough room to lie on a towel, but that space is available just up the hill overlooking the water.

It’s a terrific amount of fun and great exercise as well.

La Jolla Cove is an ecological reserve. Meet in Hillcrest between10:30 -10:45 for car pooling. We will hit the beach just after 11:00 If you like bring your own lunch and beverage in a non glass container, otherwise enjoy some lunch in one of several nearby restaurants.

RSVP if you can offer or need a ride. check our meetup site humanism/184

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Southern California Secular Humanist Conference

May26
2010 Written by jennifer

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Humanism: The Wave of The Future

Lunch and Dinner Included!

Humanism, America’s Finest Philosophy in America’s Finest City, San Diego. On the first Saturday and Sunday in February 5 join local, regional and national leaders in the FreeThought community for a fun filled and enriching weekend at the Mission Valley Resort Hotel in Sunny San Diego California.

The clarion call of the New Atheism’s rise has filled us with celebration, and has encouraged us to answer reason’s call. At this summer’s Midwest Humanist Conference, renown FreeThought activist August Berkshire has called “atheism the medicine.” August brilliantly completed the thought calling Humanism the “bedside manner.” As Humanists we realize our role and obligation as members of the human race. Atheism alone neglects our need and desire to participate in the lives of our human family.

Beyond disbelief, Secular Humanism fills us with the energy to look forward and progress ourselves to a brighter future by our own hands, unencumbered by fanciful beliefs in the supernatural.

Like a mighty wave, Humanism ushers us forward out of the depths of confusion and superstition. It has been our ethical and intellectual driving force for millennia. As it has in the past, Humanism is the exciting, evolving philosophy leading us to a brighter tomorrow. We look forward to you joining us in February for the first annual Southern California Secular Humanist Conference.

The weekend of February 5,  2011 Join the Humanist Association as we host this wonderful event.  Enjoy  speakers, awards, and entertainment, Sunday speakers and  a light breakfast.

Dan Barker, August Berkshire, Ted Cox, Mr. Deity, Sean Faircloth, Tom Flynn, Jason Frye, D.J. Grothe, Bobbie Kirkhart, David McAfee, Michael Newdow, Roger Nygard, Roy Speckhardt, Jamy Ian Swiss, & James Underdown.

Mission Valley Resort Hotel Conference Rates: $58 Regular, $68 Supreme
Promo Code: Humanist Association Conference

to book your room in the Mission Valley Resort call

(800)362-7871

(619)298-8281


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Humanism Conference San Diego

May24
2010 Written by jennifer

Early in 2011, we will be holding our first Annual Humanism Conference in San Diego. This promises to be a terrific event, fun and educational with terrific speakers. Stand by for  information and further details.

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“Islam and Intimidation: Submission, Struggle, and South Park”

May13
2010 Written by jennifer

May 16, 2010    6:00 pm  Joyce Beers Community Center  1220 Cleveland Ave San Diego CA 92103

For our third Sunday Lecture/Discussion (Sunday May 16th, 6pm
Joyce Beers) we will be talking about “Islam and Intimidation:
Submission, Struggle, and South Park”. Where did this start, why can’t
you show Muhammed, and where do we go from here? We will also be
showing the controversial films: Submission (The film that director
Theo van Gogh was murdered over), Fitna (Geert Wilder’s hardcore
short-film about terrorism and radical Islam), and the recent 2-part
South Park episode that drew all of the controversy. (this is a
presentation of graphic and controversial material, but as
freethinkers we don’t shy away from the controversial. We examine it
through reason and an open mind). We will not mock-for this meeting, a
sense of humor is expected, an open mind required, and any kind of
abuse verbal or otherwise, will not be tolerated)

Some video content is graphic and violent, (Fitna) and may not be suitable for all viewers.

This is potluck, as usual bring a dish to share if you feel so inclined.
We look forward to seeing you

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A Visit to The San Diego Museum of Art (Free)

May11
2010 Written by jennifer

San Diego Museum of Art
1450 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 232-7931

Join us for a visit to the engaging and wonderful San Diego Museum of Art.
Meet at 12:00 for a light lunch or coffee in the courtyard just in front or off to the West side, before we visit the museum at 12:45.

The San Diego Museum fo Art is a delightful place to explore collections of American Art, Asian Art, European Art, Contemporary Art and more.
Admission is Free for San Diego Residents and Military.
In addition to the permanent collections…
Special Exhibitions on now include:

Joaquín Torres-García: Constructing Abstraction with Wood
February 20 – May 30, 2010
The groundbreaking exhibition Joaquín Torres-García: Constructing Abstraction with Wood explores the work of one of the most influential artists to have emerged from Latin America.

Temple Palace Mosque: Southern Asian & Persian Art
Gallery 9, ongoing
Galleries 10 and 11 opening August 10, 2010
This new and ongoing display will showcase the Museum’s Asian collections with works from diverse areas ranging from Iran and Afghanistan to Cambodia and Thailand.

Mannered Bodies: European Prints of the Later Renaissance
April 3 – June 27, 2010
Conceived as a “teaching exhibition”, this selection of sixteenth-century prints focuses on the “stylish style” of the later sixteenth century.

For the comfort and safety of all, events are fragrance free.

See you there
If you have any trouble finding us just give me a call

Jennifer
347 -512- 05 01

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