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G.T. Humanists Meeting: Northern Lights

Traverse Area District Library 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City

Join the Grand Traverse Humanists as they welcome Dr. Jerry Dobek for a program on the northern lights, light pollution and the Dark Sky Project. Dr. Dobek is an astronomer and professor at Northwestern Michigan College, as well as director of the Rogers Observatory and a founding member of the International Dark Sky Association.  He …

Hungry Humanists: Northpeak

Little Fleet 448 E. Front St., Traverse City, MI, United States

**CHANGE OF VENUE** Join the GT Humanists as they gather to dine at 6 p.m. at North Peak in Traverse City, 400 W Front St. RSVP to Mark at 231-392-1215.

Media Night: No Dinosaurs in Heaven

Join us for a viewing and discussion of “No Dinosaurs in Heaven,” featuring Dr. Eugenie Scott and a trip through the Grand Canyon! Snacks and conversation in a casual atmosphere.

New Year’s Eve Eve Celebration

Home of Heather Kingham and Mark Elliott 7670 E. Shore Rd., Traverse City, MI, United States

Join the G.T. Humanists as they gather at the home of Heather Kingham and Mark Elliott on New Year's Eve Eve, aka December 30th. This will be a casual and cozy gathering to mingle and enjoy the company of your fellow humanists! Bring a hearty hors d'oeuvre to share, if you like. Please RSVP to …

G.T. Humanists Meeting: Ultra-Processed Food

Traverse Area District Library 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City

Join the Grand Traverse Humanists as they welcome retired cardiologist and GTH member Dr. Mark Elliott for a talk on ultra-processed food. What are so-called "ultra-processed foods," and what is their relationship to obesity, diabetes, cancer, and overall health? Popular author Michael Pollan describes them as "edible food-like substances," and they're designed to be hyperpalatable …

Hungry Humanists: Red Mesa Grill

Red Mesa Grill 1544 US-31 N, Traverse City

Join the G.T. Humanists as we dine at the Red Mesa Grill in Traverse City. Please RSVP to Mark Elliott at 231-392-1215.

G.T. Humanists Book Club: Democracy Awakening

Home of Heather Kingham and Mark Elliott 7670 E. Shore Rd., Traverse City, MI, United States

Grand Traverse Humanists will meet at the home of Heather Kingham and Mark Elliott to discuss Heather Cox Richardson’s latest book, “Democracy Awakening.” In “Democracy Awakening,” Richardson explains how, over the decades, a small group of wealthy people have made war on American ideals. By weaponizing language and promoting false history they have led us …

G.T. Humanists Meeting: Modern Monetary Theory…Feb 12, 5:30 p.m.

Traverse Area District Library 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City

Join the Grand Traverse Humanists for a viewing of a new documentary film about modern monetary theory. "Finding the Money" is about the paradigm shift in our understanding of federal spending, the national debt, and the nature of money itself. The film will start at 5:30 p.m. instead of our usual meeting time of 6:00, …

Hungry Humanists: Identity Brewing Company…Feb 26

Identity Brewing Co. 108 S. Union St., Traverse City, MI, United States

Join the G.T. Humanists as they gather to dine and sip at Traverse City's newest brewery, Identity Brewing Co. It's located in the former Dish Cafe near the corner of Union and Front St. The menu is similar to the Dish, plus beer! We'll have dinner at 6:00, and if you like, you can stay …

G.T. Humanist Round Table: Humanist Advocacy: March 11

Traverse Area District Library 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City

For the next meeting of the Grand Traverse Humanists, we'll have a round table to discuss the advocacy of Humanism. What can we do to promote rational thinking, both as individuals and as our Grand Traverse Humanists group? How do we advocate for rationality without alienating believers, creating hostility, or crushing friendships? Should Grand Traverse …

G.T. Humanists Book Club: The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine…March 17

Home of Heather Kingham and Mark Elliott 7670 E. Shore Rd., Traverse City, MI, United States

Our next book will be The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi. This book is written from the Palestinian point of view. Jack Segal, our presenter at an upcoming G.T. Humanists meeting in April on the conflict, has commented it is an excellent read to get this side of the story. Those who wish …

Hungry Humanists: Blue Tractor… March 25

Blue Tractor 423 S. Union St., Traverse City

We're returning to our old stomping grounds for this month's Hungry Humanist outing (we used to go there after our monthly lecture meetings when we met at the old library on Sixth St.). Check out the menu here: https://bluetractorcookshop.com/menu-2/ RSVP to Bob Simon at 517-449-3432 or rwsimon44@gmail.com.