A Discussion and Music of Northern Ireland

featuring Rohan Young and David Preston plus Seán Ó Muireagáin

Sunday, September 19th

Potluck Dinner starts at 4 PM

Event is free but donations for the musicians are appreciated!!!

The project, known for short as “Northern Generation”, is about bringing representatives from the different cultures within Northern Ireland today to West Virginia and southwest Pennsylvania, to inform people about what it is like to live and work in Northern Ireland now that the peace process has been growing. The discussion will overview the role of organized religion in the northern Ireland conflict as well as focus on the growth that has occurred within the North: the perceived perceptions of each group historically; the varying degrees of groups reciprocal in nature; and the changes in attitudes throughout the different generations. The medium of music expresses the project’s desire better than any document, talk or presentation. This is where the dynamic music of Scorpion Jack takes its stand playing high energy traditional and modern music, removing any concern or comparison, creating wonderful music that entertains, enlightens and inspires.

Directions to Wilks/Smith home from Morgantown via I-79:

North on I-79 from Morgantown, cross the border into PA and take the Mount Morris Exit, #1. Turn right at the bottom of the ramp. You will stay on this road for 3.6 miles (bearing right at church/cemetery) and it will dead end at a stop sign. Turn left on Taylortown Road and go 2.2 miles. There will be a sharp bend in the road but you will go straight ahead onto Big Foot Road (not marked). Go about a city block and take the first driveway on right (you will see a red barn as you turn in).

House phone number: 724-324-2712
cell phone: 724-998-2520

Address:
126 Bigfoot Rd.
Dilliner, PA 15327

Do not trust a GPS – sometimes they work and sometimes they don’t in this area.

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~Update: We had a great time! We had so many people come that we had to go find more chairs. The talk was quite interesting and the discussion was lively.

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Morgantown Day of Reason 2010
Madeleines Restaurant, back room
Social 6-7
Dinner and Reason Lecture 7-8:30
Meals with drinks $15 (4 choices)
Beer,wine on your own

Lecture by Philosophy Professor Andy Pintus on Reason, Reasoning and the History of Reason. Discussion will follow.

A short presentation on Unreason will be given by a surprise speaker before the lecture.

There’s also an official site where you can endorse reason by adding your name to the list, post an event, read about why we want a National Day of Reason, and more.

Two hands working can do more than a thousand clasped in prayer.

FFRF celebrates National Day of Prayer Victory:

It’s not every day that the president of the United States gets enjoined — prohibited by judicial order from a certain action — but it happened on April 15, 2010.

U.S. District Judge Barbara Crabb decided in favor of the Freedom From Religion Foundation in a ruling that the federal law designating a National Day of Prayer and requiring a National Day of Prayer proclamation by the president violates the establishment clause of the Constitution’s First Amendment.

In her ruling, Judge Crabb wrote: “The same law that prohibits the government from declaring a National Day of Prayer also prohibits it from declaring a National Day of Blasphemy.”

Unfortunately, Obama is still going to declare a proclamation for the National Day of Prayer this year, I think.

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Our Secular Service Endeavor is now called “Good Without God” and has it’s own page: Good Without God.

Update: We chose our worthy charity at our Spring Equinox Celebration (see the pictures of our Nature Walk on the farm)! The overwhelming vote was for the West Virginia Botanic Garden.

Here is their Mission Statement: The West Virginia Botanic Garden (WVBG), in harmony with nature, seeks to enhance the quality of life through public enjoyment and education involving inspirational landscapes and displays of a rich variety of ornamental plants appropriate to the region.

Morgantown Atheists is hosting this endeavor, but we will donate our Service in the name of Morgantown Coalition of Reason. So if you are a Morgantown Bright, a UU member, or a member of any of the other Morgantown CoR groups, please consider joining us for this worthwhile ongoing project.

Update: Sunday April 11 from 2-4 pm at the WVBG is Volunteer Orientation. If possible, please come and learn about how the Morgantown CoR can best help the Botanic Garden. (map and directions)

We designed a shirt for all of us to wear. I ordered one for everyone that told me their size. If you didn’t write your name down you can order a shirt here.

I talked to Erin the Volunteer Coordinator and she seems excited to meet us and have our help. Here is the newsletter I received from her:

Happy Spring everyone!

I’m writing to invite you to the Volunteer Orientation to be held at
the West Virginia Botanic Garden on April 11, 2010 from 2-4 pm. At this
orientation, you will:

- Learn about the history of the WVBG, as well as what’s currently in the works

- Hear about new updates to the volunteer program, including new opportunities
- Receive your copy of the new Volunteer Handbook
- Enjoy a tour of the Botanic Garden
- Enjoy light refreshments
- Meet other like-minded people interested in lending a hand at the WVBG

Please RSVP by April 6th if you plan to attend. Erin@wvbg.org or 304-594-0153

So that we get an accurate number of Morgantown CoR representatives, please RSVP with Neece or in the comments below and I will let Erin know on April 6th how many of us to expect.

See below for brief descriptions of some of the volunteer positions
available.

I thank you for your interest in the West Virginia Botanic Garden, and
I look forward to seeing you soon!

Erin

Erin Himmel
Volunteer Coordinator & Education Director
West Virginia Botanic Garden
Erin@wvbg.org
www.wvbg.org

Come Grow With Us!

~ Position Descriptions:

Site Projects

Gardening-  on scheduled work days, assist with preparing, planting, or transplanting in new or existing gardens.

Site Maintenance-  on scheduled work days or in other times of need, assist with trail clearing, invasive plant removal, and other hands-on projects.

Garden Keeper-  a dedicated group of individuals that share the upkeep responsibility of one of the gardens or garden beds (training and time commitment required).

Educational Programs, Workshops, etc.

Educational Walk Leader-  lead a walk in your area of expertise related to natural or cultural history at the WVBG.  Scheduled for a Saturday morning or Sunday afternoon during the warmer months.

Group Tour Leader-  lead a tour at the WVBG for a special group.  Topics covered and time (start time and duration) may be partially determined by the group (training required).

Workshop Leader-  Share your knowledge and teach a skill in your area of expertise to workshop participants.

Education/Interpretation Docent-  Learn the skills and techniques to develop an effective education or interpretation program, then design and deliver your program at the WVBG (training and time commitment required).

Event Planning

Event Volunteer-  Help with event planning, lend a hand at the event, or do both.

Public Relations

Botanic Garden Host-  Greet visitors to the site on weekends, provide them with information and orientation.

Public Relations Volunteer – Publicize what’s planned and happening at the WVBG utilizing many types of media.

Fund-raising and Grant writing

Fund raising volunteer- Help obtain donations of products, services and money for WVBG needs and assist with fund-raising events.

Grant writer – Research grant opportunities and assist in drafting grant applications.

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