FALL IS ALMOST UPON US!
Yes, Labor Day is the “official” end of the summer, but it is also the time when the students at MU and CPS are back in session. Please watch out for the kiddos, as they tend not to look both ways when crossing the street in the middle of the block.
If you want to have a word in how Columbia Atheists operates, which direction it takes and the projects we do as a civic minded organization, we are asking for a $10 membership fee.
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SEPTEMBER is BABY SAFETY MONTH, HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH and LITTLE LEAGUE MONTH, among others.
EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING – THE COLUMBIA ATHEISTS’ SOCIAL HOUR (OR TWO) – We meet at the Broadway Brewery from 7:00 to about 9:00. Enjoy food (if you are hungry), drink (if you whistle needs wetting) and conversation. Just a good time with like minded people. No minimums.
EVERY SUNDAY – SUNDAY MORNING DISCUSSION HOUR (OR TWO) - We meet for coffee and discussion Sunday mornings at Fretboard Coffee on Artist Alley, next to the bus station, each Sunday from 10:00 AM to about noon. Please watch here and our Facebook pages for scheduled speakers.
SEPTEMBER 1 – LABOR DAY – Enjoy the last “official” day of the summer. The pools will be shutting down and baseball season is winding down. Enjoy the last of the three-day holiday for a while.
SEPTEMBER 11 – PATRIOT’S DAY – Observed in the United States on September 11, or 9/11, in memory of the thousands who lost their lives as a result of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against the United States.
SEPTEMBER 17 – CONSTITUTION DAY – In 1787, the United States Constitution was ratified and a new nation was born.
SEPTEMBER 17 – COLUMBIA ATHEISTS BOARD MEETING – You are invited to join us at 6:00 PM at the Broadway Brewery for our short meeting. You can also pay your dues at that time. Our social time will start at 7:00.
SEPTEMBER 18 – The FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL & NORTHEAST MISSOURI NEEDS VOLUNTEERS – Come help at The Food Pantry by packing meals and supplies for those who need help feeding themselves and their families. The Food Pantry has moved to the old Moser’s store, next to the new Aldi’s on Business Loop 70. Contact John Holmes (nhojsemloh@gmail.com) and please register on The Food Bank’s website at (https://sharefoodbringhope.org/volunteer).
SEPTEMBER 19 – TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY – Aye ye maties, it’s time to talk like a pirate, just do not act like one. For inspiration, watch “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl,” with Johnny Depp as “Captain” Jack Sparrow.
SEPTEMBER 19 – NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY – It is a time for Americans to honor the service and sacrifice of those who have been prisoners of war (POW) or are still missing in action (MIA).
SEPTEMBER 21 – INTERNATIONAL PEACE DAY – Support peace and non-violence throughout the world. Observed on the opening day of the annual regular session of the United Nations.
SEPTEMBER 22 – AUTUMNAL EQUINOX – Officially occurs at 2:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time. The day light and night time hours are the same for this one day.
SEPTEMBER 22 – ROSH HASHANAH – The Jewish holiday that marks the beginning of the New Year.
SEPTEMBER 24 – NATIONAL PUNCTUATION DAY – I strongly suggest you read “Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation” by Lynne Truss and you too can fret over the Oxford comma.
SAVE THESE DATES:
OCTOBER 4 AND 5 – MID-MO PRIDEFEST – We will have our canopy setup and would love to have you come and join us to sign-up new members, and educate the public about atheism and our role within the LGBTQ+ community.
OCTOBER 19 – CHERRY STREET CLEAN-UP. This is the last of the clean-up on Cherry Street in the District. Starting next year, Columbia Atheists have volunteered to pick up the trash in Flat Branch Park and Fourth Street.
Enjoy the changing of the colors as fall approaches.
David