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This is our usual 3rd Thursday Social scheduled early this time so I didn't miss the reservation at Leo's again. (You're welcome Ken. )

For anyone who hasn't made it to one of our events or is nervous about mingling with a group of heathens, these dinners are one of the best ways to meet the us. There's always a variety of people and conversations and a good time is had by all.

Hope to see everyone there!

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Time to be thinking about another First Friday Social at Java Creek. Unlike the ones hosted at houses, Java Creek will be our host for the evening so you won't need to bring food or drinks. They have live music on Fridays and it looks like our entertainers for the evening will be Dan and Cindy Caraway - again! While this event is mainly about socializing, when I did listen to them last time they were awesome.

Since Java Creek doesn't take reservations and Friday nights are busy, seating is always interesting. We may have to split up into a couple of groups, but it never seems to be a bad thing as people can then move between groups and have a chance to talk with everyone.

As always, everyone is welcome and encouraged to come. Good food, good coffee, good music and good conversation. Why wouldn't you come?

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The call has gone out to everyone in the community to help with the flood cleanup before winter. The volunteer effort is still going on, but volunteers seem to be getting more scarce. The cool weather is a reminder that winter will be upon us before we know it and some people affected by the flood may not be in a situation to deal with it. This is a good opportunity for the Iowa Secularists to come together and help out.

The turnout last Saturday was very heartening, and it felt awesome to give back to the community on behalf of the IS. We will try to schedule as many as possible before the winter. I will be heading up this event. If anyone else has a Saturday open and would like to be in charge of getting people together for the sign up, please let me know and I can schedule the event for you.

This is part of the "Push" event that The City of Cedar Rapids, AmeriCorps VISTA, Hands-On Disaster Recover, United Way, Rebuild and Grow and several other volunteer organizations are organizing.

We will be meeting at the Salem Church parking lot for sign up. This is not a church sponsored event, only the meeting place for it. Once every one is there, registration will begin and people will be assigned jobs. You are welcome to work as long as you desire or are able.

There are many jobs that need to be done:

Gutting homes
Mowing/Cleaning yards
Securing doors and windows for winter
Food and Water distribution
Volunteer sign-up
Running tools and other miscellaneous errands

P.S. Let me (Scott) know if you need directions. RSVP early! RSVP often! Thank you!

So this is a meetup that still needs the details, but I decided I needed to get it scheduled. The plan is to meet at Turkey Creek in Coralville for another round of disc golf. Once again, we'll have extra discs for those who need them. Also, no skill is required to play - just the ability to enjoy a walk in the park with a bunch of fun-loving atheists. Everyone will be required to make one "Kelly-style" throw to honor her memory. Yes, she may still technically be alive but as long as she's in Florida, she's dead to us Iowans.

After this round, the plan is to find a place for dinner. Since I'm not overly familiar with the Coralville area, suggestions on where to go would be appreciated. Please email me any ideas you have. Once I find a place, I will update this description so please check back.

Cedar Rapids to Turkey Creek:
Short Directions:
I380 south.
Left at Exit 4 (North Liberty).
Right on N. Dubuque St.
Left at Coralville Lake and Dam Area sign.
Course is 2nd right after the Dam (1/4 mi.)

Detailed Directions: (24 min driving time from I380 and Highway 30)
I380 south to Exit 4 (North Liberty) 13 mi.
Take left (will be on Penn St)
Go into North Liberty to N. Dubuque St 2 mi.
Right on N. Dubuque st. 4 mi.
Look for sign on left that says "Coralville Lake and Dam Area" Take a left. You will be on West Overlook Drive.
Follow the "Dam" signs to the Coralville Dam 1 mi.
You will drive over the spillway and the dam. Turkey Creek course is second right after the dam (about 1/4 mi).
Click for a map.

Iowa City to Turkey Creek:
From I-80, north on Dubuque St. 2.5 miles
Right to Coralville Reservoir
You will drive over the spillway and the dam. Turkey Creek course is second right after the dam

Meeting Place:
Tee one is just inside the park on the left. There is a wood bulletin board by the tee where we can meet

Little known fact:
On the road from Dubuque St. to the dam is the Funcrest tackle and bait shop (on the right). This shop has the best selection of golf discs in the area!

As always, everyone is welcome and encouraged to come. These disc golf meetups are always a good time for everyone, so if you're even a little bit interested it will be worth your time to come on out and throw some discs.

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