"Extraordinary Claims Require Extraordinary Evidence" - Carl Sagan There is a lot of nonsense in the world: pseudoscience, alternative medicine, conspiracy theories, paranormal phenomenon, and other oddities. Skepticism is a method of assessing any claim (particularly fringe claims) using science, reasoning, and critical thinking. We aren't cynics - we are methodological truth seekers. We are mythbusting science advocates who believe in good quality double-blind peer reviewed research. We protec …

We are the Lexington Chapter of Drinking Skeptically: http://www.drinkingskeptically.org. Other sites to peruse: Skeptic Magazine - A quarterly top notch magazine, but also a great website with links to various resources The Skeptic's Dictionary - If you find something in here that you hold near and dear, please look into if further Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (CSI) - These folks are actively working to investigate dubious claims Skeptical Inquiry - Bimonthly magazine from CSI on all to …

We are a group of comic book, cosplay, and science fiction enthusiasts looking to meet others who share our interests. Anyone is welcome, whether you're a hardcore sci-fi fan or just casually interested. We will be having cosplay parties, where you can dress up and role play with us or just hang out, we'll discuss any new comics that are coming out, comics that you're interested in at the moment, and drinking and socializing. We are looking forward to meeting some more geeks like us and learning …

HEY! LOUISVILLE? WHAT DO YOU WANT TO TALK ABOUT? The KPS invites you to talk about the subjects and ideas that matter to you and to listen to others do the same. The aim of this group is to encourage thoughtful, lively, face to face conversations on topics of interest and import to a wide variety of people. We would like to see groups form all over the Metro where people can feel comfortable discussing the ideas that matter to them and listening to the beliefs and ideas of others on those same t …

P.O. Box 3541  Dayton, OH 45401 937.756.3541 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ freethought- a philosophical viewpoint that holds that opinions should be formed on the basis of logic, reason, and science, and should not be dictated by authority, tradition, or dogma. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hello freethinkers, humanists, atheists, agnostics, skeptics, and folks just trying to find rational, secular culture and community! Join us for intelligent discussion, speakers, family fun, events, service projects …

The Louisville Center for Spiritual Living is called to serve the community by sharing the Science of Mind philosophy as shared in the writings of Ernest Holmes. There are Golden Threads of Spiritual Truth that weave through the world's Faith traditions. Among those are the Oneness of God is found in Its creation, the power of Love heals, and we live, move and have our very being in pure Spirit. Our philosophy is practical in its expression and support of everyone. We are an alternative to tradi …

This is Louisville's book group for people who are interested in understanding the world and universe around us and within us. We are formerly the Louisville Secular Book Group, and we remain a haven for atheists, agnostics, skeptics, and other freethinkers. If you don't use or agree with any of these labels, you are still welcome to join us! Be ready for lively discussion and challenging thoughts. We also recommend that you join our group on Goodreads to see what we have read in the past and wh …

We are about all things Geeky. Do you believe in The "IDIC" Cons, Comics Movies, Music, Cosplay, Amime , Action Figures, Gaming, and you agree that spelling SyFy is just plan wrong? Do you Want to play Quiddich but just don't know where to go? Have you always love this stuff but just didn't have a place to meet with folks that get YOU, Whelp you've found that right place. We just don't get you We want YOU . w00t :) This group is about all things Geeky Heres a partial list: Comics and Novels · …

If you want support in your spiritual growth -- WITHOUT DOGMA -- you're in the right place! We are a loving, inclusive community honoring all spiritual paths. Come join us for celebration services, yoga, reiki, qui gong, classes in metaphysical principles, and more! Our Sunday services, at 9:45 and 11:30 a.m., feature the Higher Mind Band -- an amazingly talented group of musicians who play with heart and high energy! We offer infant and toddler care and youth spiritual education during the 11:3 …

The America Invents Act (H.R. 1249) promises to bring substantial changes to the U.S. patent system, including new mechanisms for challenging patents at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. One of the new mechanisms is a post-grant review proceeding (PGR), which will provide patent challengers expanded bases on which to attack patents.  Post-grant review, however, will only be available to challenge patents that issue under the AIA's new first-to-file regime. Of more immediate concern, the AIA …

We are a meeting chapter of STARFLEET International, a Star Trek Fan Associaion. For over 35 years, STARFLEET has provided Star Trek fans a way to meet each other, make friends, have fun, give back to their communities, and show that the dream of Gene Roddenberry can live long and prosper. Our chapter is the USS Drakonia in Louisville, Kentucky. We meet once a month and enjoy movie outings, RPG, attending conventions, charitable work, and occasionally meeting up with other chapters. We are alway …

A collective of people who are interested in the more scientific side of life.

This is a Place For Fans of Genecy to Meet up and share there love of Comic Books, Art, Movies, Sci Fi , music and all things related to the enjoyment and creative process. Genuine FanS

Hide no more from your beliefs (or more appropriately, lack there of). Yes, there are people just like you in this god infected city. You will be amongst friends here. Don't worry about fees, your attendance will suffice as payment. make sure to visit the message boards! if you have any ideas for future meetups please contact me via our facebook page at  http://www.facebook.com/TheCincinnatiAtheistsMeetupGroup

Welcome to the MOMS Club®! Welcome to the MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) Club! We are the only international support group specifically for all at-home mothers. We believe that staying home to raise our children is not only a fulfilling full-time job, but also one of the most important jobs any mother can choose! Our founder, Mary B. James, started the MOMS Club in the fall of 1983. The first local chapter was in Simi Valley, CA. Word spread about the wonderful support that the MOMS Club offe …

We are a group of freethinkers in the OH, IN and KY area who want to make a difference. We are actively involved in the community (charity, community service..). We host fun events for the entire family. We stand up & take action when we see church-state violations!

Whether you are an experienced screenwriter or simply someone who is interested in learning the craft -- come join our group! This is a new group and one that I hope will help novice screenwriters to learn the craft while assisting more experienced screenwriters to finish and polish current work for production and sale. What is screenwriting? If you have ever watched a movie or a television show, you've been involved with a screenplay or teleplay... the actors don't make up the words as they go …

This group is open to any and all gamers have an interest in the tabletop Shadowrun RPG system. Whether you are a 1st edition veteran or you have never even heard of it, all are welcome to join. Don't know what it is? The following excerpt from the Shadowrun wiki should explain everything: "Shadowrun is a cyberpunk-urban fantasy cross-genre role-playing game, set in the years 2050-2070 following a great cataclysm that has brought magic back to the world, just as it begins to embrace the marvels …

Welcome to the group! I've enjoyed helping to bring the board game community together for the past several years! I decided to take the next step and branch out into other activities (hence the plus). Gaming together is great for creating a bond, so why not expand on that? Board Games Plus is dedicated to providing a place to meet other gamers; and from those friendships, enjoy other hobbies as well. For example, we might check out movies, go hiking, or check out a concert. There are also those …

This group is to foster strong connections between women. Members of the Dayton Women's Social Club can enrich each others' lives, enjoy sisterhood and, most importantly, have fun together.  Members are encouraged to suggest activities.  All women are encouraged to join.

We as a discussion group in Madison will mold the meetings into whatever topics are of local interest. Let's share our stories about religion in our lives, good books we've read, movies to watch, web sites to visit and whatever else is on your mind. Sponsored by the Center For Inquiry (CFI) of Indianapolis. - a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that encourages evidence based inquiry into science, pseudoscience, medicine and health, religion, ethics, and society. Through education, research, publi …

Spiritually North Study Group, meeting regularly the 3rd Tuesday of the Month in West Milton Ohio, to share and support one another through prayer, meditation and to study books that help us deepen together in Spiritual Principles. We are based on Science of Mind principles by Ernest Holmes.

LVL1 is a hackerspace in Louisville. A hackerspace is an open community lab and workshop democratically operated by it’s membership. We are friendly community of tinkerers, makers, engineers, educators, scientists, artists, hackers and overall geeks. Anyone who is, aspires to be, or just wants to hang around smart, creative, friendly mad scientist maker/hacker Louisvillians is welcome at LVL1! We’ve got lots of cool tools and equipment. We’ve got a lot of really bright and creative people. We li …

We are happy to tell you about the Poetry Club in Lexington. The name of the club is "Poezia" and the club is intended for poetry fans of all ages. We share our own poems as well as poems by our favorite poets. Not all members of the club are expected to be authors - it is sufficient if poetry has a special place in your heart. Even though the main focus of the club is poetry, we also share short stories and discuss prose, as well. Many of our members are songwriters and we often listen to t …

The unsung heroes of the tech world, the CTOs of Cincinnati need to band together. Much like Captain Planet, with our powers combined we will change the tech landscape. Get it, landscape?

Weekly gatherings associated with exploring the spirituality and theology of Emanuel Swedenborg. Longer description to follow.

This group is made with the intentions of creating a group of friends that will hang out and have a good time together. We have an event each week of the month. We do activities such as movies, games, role-playing (beginners included), and book club. We also have a Facebook site as well. We have made this group for the Central Kentucky area.

Calling all Pharmacists!!! The days of cocktail hours and free meals from the drug reps and local pharmacy organizations are gone. Pharmacists have to find another way of getting together socially. Unfortunately organizations like JCAP and KPHA only have a few meetings a year and they all revolve around CE. Let's face it, now most people do their CE online. It is now up to us to create our own social gatherings. Whether you're a pharmacist at a hospital and have to deal with obnoxious doctors, …