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SUMMARY:Philosophy On Broadway 2025
DESCRIPTION:A fun Night w/ Friends\n\n\n\nLive music\, good food & wine\, good convo & company…sounds like a community symposium to us! And what a fun way to celebrate and support philosophical thinking in Helena?! Please join us for our fundraiser eve at On Broadway.  Live music\, a silent auction & a touch of theater.  Head to On Broadway.  Enjoy some apps\, a meal & some drinks…and On Broadway will donate 50% of sales from your night of merriment to our organization!  How cool is that?! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMake a Night out of it!Treat yourself to appetizers & dinnerSip on some fantastic bevies!Listen to live musicEnjoy great conversation with friendsHave fun & support a great cause!On BroadwayMonday\, April 7th (4pm-10pm)50% of food & beverage sales donated to Merlin“Please join us in celebrating community!”Marisa Diaz-Waian\, Director of Merlin\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music in the Lounge by The Unpredictables \n\n\n\n“The Unpredictables” is made up of the husband and wife musical duo Jeremy and Adelle Terry. In keeping with the band’s name\, you never know quite what to expect other than sheer awesomeness!  Their repertoire spans multiple genres including folk\, rock\, blues\, country\, reggae\, jazz and Celtic while playing a variety of instruments. \n\n\n\n\n\nSilent Auction \n\n\n\nLast year we had a great spread of items for our silent auction.  And 2025 will be even better! Here’s how it works.  We’ll have a table with prizes set up next to the band.  Bid on what moves you.  Win yourself some sweet auction prizes (to keep or give to others as gifts!).  It’s that simple.  And a fun way to show some extra love for Merlin.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoor Prizes \n\n\n\nIt wouldn’t be a symposium without togas!  (We’ll be wearing them.  You don’t have to!). HOWEVER\, for all of you who want to join the fun…door prizes will be given to every person who shows up in a toga (or something toga-like) to dine!! \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy Give to Merlin?\nImagine a world where thoughtful dialogue & community co-exist.  Where differing perspectives break bread.  Where understanding\, truth\, and wisdom is a goal.  Imagine you live in that world\, that city\, that neighborhood\, that community. \nBe part of that vision.  Invest in that community.  Support philosophy. \nAll donations made and winning bids on our silent auction\, as well as 50% of your food and beverages during our Philosophy on Broadway fundraiser night\, will go toward our Spring & Summer philosophy in the community programming\, critical\, creative thinking\, the exchange of ideas\, and the application of philosophy to everyday living.  Our programs are free to the community and are opportunities for people of all backgrounds and ages — from children to elders — to gather\, to learn from and with one another\, and to uniquely cultivate their personal and civic selves. \n\n\n\n\n\nHow to giveCOME TO ON BROADWAY ON MONDAY\, APRIL 7TH4pm-10pm.  Enjoy some apps\, a meal & some bevies. Bid on silent auction items. Listen to live music. Enjoy great food & great people. Have fun! On Broadway will be donating 50% of food and beverage sales to Merlin!DONATE ON-LINEMake a tax-deductible donation!Become a sustaining donor!GIVE BY CHECKYour tax-deductible donation can be made out to ‘Merlin CCC’.  Please write ‘On Broadway Night 2025’ in the memo line and mail to 119 Reeder’s Alley\, Helena MT 59601 or bring it with you to On Broadway on April 7th!“See you at On Broadway for the festivities!”Marisa Diaz-Waian\, Director of Merlin
URL:https://merlinccc.org/calendar-event/philosophy-broadway-fundraiser-2025/
LOCATION:On Broadway\, 106 E. Broadway St.\, Helena\, Montana\, 59601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser Events,Philosophy On Broadway
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marisa Diaz-Waian":MAILTO:marisa@merlinccc.org
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SUMMARY:Philosophy Think & Drink
DESCRIPTION:Fun Gatherings that Stimulate the Mind!\nOur Philosophy Think & Drinks are casual\, community-oriented gatherings that are intellectually stimulating and fun.  You don’t need a background in philosophy to enjoy & participate.  An open mind & desire to engage in thoughtful dialogue (whether from a listening or contribution standpoint) is all that’s needed!  For those who love philosophy but prefer not to partake in the libations side of things\, don’t let that stop you from participating in the fun.  We emphasize the think over the drink! \nWhen\n2nd Thursday of every month from 7pm-9pm \nWhere\nReeder’s Alley — If the weather is conducive\, we meet outdoors in the pavilion.  If it’s cantankerous\, we meet indoors in the Conference Center. \nOther\nLight snacks provided.  BYOB. \n \nHow Do They Work?\nStep into the dojo!  Our Think & Drinks are monthly gatherings that consist of a “meeting of minds” over libations.  After nabbing goodies and seats\, getting acquainted & settling in…the eve begins. \n\nNo topics are off-limit; no questions are too broad\, narrow\, abstract\, or concrete.  Questions are posed by participants in a “round-robin” fashion\, clarified\, and then voted upon collectively.\nOnce our “avenue of philosophical pursuit” is in place\, we’re ready to dive into a fun night of facilitated philosophical discussion.
URL:https://merlinccc.org/calendar-event/philosophy-think-drink-3/
LOCATION:Reeder’s Alley Conference Center\, 101 Reeder's Alley\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Think & Drinks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marisa Diaz-Waian":MAILTO:marisa@merlinccc.org
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SUMMARY:How Did We Get Here?: Miracles
DESCRIPTION:What We’ll Explore\n\nIn 1748\, the Scottish philosopher David Hume defined a miracle as “a violation of the laws of nature\,” and quickly went on to suggest that\, at least in modern times\, such things could never happen.  Hume’s account arguably remains a commonplace today\, taken for granted to such a degree that it may come as a surprise that someone (living so recently) even needed to say it!  \n\nIn classical times\, by contrast\, the Latin root miraculum was used for things which excited wonder or amazement\, but without any mention of laws of nature\, much less of violating such laws.  Most notably\, the ancient Romans refereed to the Septem Miracula\, or the “Seven Wonders” of the world.  Amazing as such wonders are\, they’re still very much within the realm of possibility.  After all\, a well-to-do Roman could take a grand tour\, visiting the Great Pyramid\, the Colossus of Rhodes\, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon\, and all the rest\, not to mention smaller\, more local “miracles.” \nWhat had to change — in our understanding of nature\, of natural laws\, and of causes and explanations — in order for Hume’s definition of miracles to seem self-evident\, and even to become thinkable at all?  What new concepts had to arise?  And even more importantly\, what older understandings\, what traditional ways of seeing ourselves and the world\, had to be lost\, forgotten\, or suppressed? \nIn this evening’s program\, we’ll begin in the 18th century with Hume’s definition\, and work our way backwards in time\, to survey some of the major changes and developments that allowed Hume’s statement to seem so obvious.  And we’ll reflect on some ways in which the older\, half-forgotten ways of seeing might still contain helpful possibilities for us today. \nWhen\nTuesday\, April 22nd from 6:30pm-8pm \nWhere\nReeder’s Alley Conference Center \nRSVP\nSign up here! \nCost\nFREE (Donations appreciated) \nOther\nHot tea & lights snacks provided.  BYOB. \nEvent Facilitator\nDavid Nowakowski is a philosopher and educator in the Helena area whose professional work is dedicated to helping people of all ages and backgrounds access\, understand\, and apply the traditions of ancient philosophy to their own lives.  David began studying ancient philosophies and classical languages in 2001 and has continued ever since.  A scholar of the philosophical traditions of the ancient Mediterranean (Greece\, Rome\, and North Africa) and of the Indian subcontinent\, reading Sanskrit\, Latin\, and classical Greek\, he earned his Ph.D. in philosophy from Princeton University in 2014.  His work has appeared in a variety of scholarly journals\, including Philosophy East & West\, Asian Philosophy\, and the Journal of Indian Philosophy\, as well as in presentations to academic audiences at Harvard\, Columbia University\, the University of Toronto\, Yale-NUS College in Singapore\, and elsewhere. \nAfter half a decade teaching at liberal arts colleges in the northeast\, David chose to leave the academy in order to focus his energies on the transformative value of these ancient philosophical and spiritual traditions in his own life and practice\, and on building new systems of education and community learning that will make this rich heritage alive and available to others. \nA hermit by nature and by committed choice\, he balances contemplative solitude with his active work in teaching\, counseling\, and the healing arts.  David can be reached at david@merlinccc.org or via his personal website. \nMake a Donation Here\nOur philosophy activities are FREE to the community.  While donations are never expected\, they are always appreciated and help to keep programs like these going. Donations help to cover activity leader honorariums\, implementation\, and resource archiving\, and more!  If you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution you can do so by clicking here.  For those facing more challenging financial circumstances\, we ask that you please try to “pay it forward” with acts of kindness for your neighbors and community. 
URL:https://merlinccc.org/calendar-event/how-did-we-get-here-miracles/
LOCATION:Reeder’s Alley Conference & Community Center\, 101 Reeder's Alley\, Helena\, Montana\, 59601\, United States
CATEGORIES:How Did We Get Here?,Philosophy Shorts
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SUMMARY:Greater Helena Gives 2025
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS GREATER HELENA GIVES?\nHosted by the Helena Area Community Foundation\, Greater Helena Gives is a 24-hour online fundraiser that raises money for non-profits across Helena.  We love participating in this event and have set this year’s fundraising goal at $3\,500\, which will be put toward for our Summer & Fall programming. \nWhen: Wednesday\, April 30th – Thursday\, May 1st (8pm-8pm) \nHow to give: Yes\, I want to support critical\, creative thinking in our community by making a donation to Merlin here! \nGive by check: Make out to ‘Merlin CCC’\, write ‘Greater Helena Gives’ in the memo line\, and mail to 119 Reeder’s Alley\, Helena MT 59601 \n\n\n\n\n\nWHY GIVE TO MERLIN?\nImagine a world where thoughtful dialogue & community co-exist.  Where differing perspectives break bread.  Where understanding\, truth\, and wisdom is a goal.  Imagine you live in that world\, that city\, that neighborhood\, that community. \nBe part of that vision.  Invest in that community.  Support philosophy. \nA lot goes into putting on programs in the community.  In addition to the public-facing side of things\, there is a lot of behind-the-scenes work that has to get done in order for a program to take flight. That’s where you come in!  Your contributions on Greater Helena Gives will help to support our Summer & Fall philosophy in the community programming\, critical\, creative thinking\, the exchange of ideas\, and the application of philosophy to everyday living.  Our programs are free to the community and are opportunities for people of all backgrounds and ages — from children to elders — to gather\, to learn from and with one another\, and to uniquely cultivate their personal and civic selves. \n\nWHY PHILOSOPHY IS IMPORTANT & wHAT YOU’RE HELPING TO SUPPORT\n\nPhilosophy is the backbone of civil discourse & the heartbeat of a critical\, creative & thinking community. \n\nBy supporting our organization\, you are contributing to the well-being & enrichment of Helena by providing opportunities for community members to strengthen their analytic & creative thinking skills\, cultivate robust strategies for thinking about and navigating the complexities & nuances of life\, foster empathy & compassion\, nurture and encourage wonder & curiosity\, and build community inspired by an appreciation for and love of place.
URL:https://merlinccc.org/calendar-event/greater-helena-gives-2025/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser Events,Greater Helena Gives
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