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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 — In the colder months\, we’ll meet indoors in the Conference Center. In the warmer\, we’ll meet outdoors in the Pavilion.  \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-august-2026/
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:Film & Philosophy: "Groundhog Day"
DESCRIPTION:Weatherman Phil (Bill Murray) is out to cover the annual emergence of a town’s beloved groundhog (Punxstawney Phil) from its hole. He gets caught in a blizzard that he didn’t predict and finds himself trapped in a time warp\, leaving him doomed to relive the same day over and over again…until he gets it right. Directed by Harold Ramis\, this 1993 film is both a comedic and philosophical jaunt into what it might mean to live a good life. \n\n\n\nWatch the Movie Trailer\n\n\n\nPlay\n\n\n\nWhat We’ll Be Doing\n\n\n\nAfter grabbing a seat in our mini-theater and welcoming hello…we’ll settle in & watch The Groundhog Day. This classic comedy will have you reeling…even if you’ve seen it before! (Pun intended!). After the film\, we’ll have a free-flowing community conversation led by Student Scholar Fellow Gavin Payne based on some of the philosophical questions the film raises…from ego and choice\, to meaning\, purpose\, and the good life. \n\n\n\nWHENSaturday\, August 15th3pm-6pm (MST)WHEREIn the Conference Center @ Reeder's AlleyCOSTFree ($5 suggested donation)OTHERAir-conditioned space (come get cool with us!)BYOB & SnacksFilm Run Time: 1 Hour & 45 MinutesShort break & community conversation to follow\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Facilitator\n\n\n\n\n\nGavin Payne is a senior at Helena High School\, a regular participant at Merlin activities\, and our first ever high school student scholar fellow. The founder of the Helena High School Moral Science Club\, he will headed to the University of Montana in the Fall to study philosophy and classics. In his free time Gavin loves to read\, analyze poetry\, and write.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFill out my LGL Form!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMake a Donation Here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to Our Community Partners
URL:https://merlinccc.org/calendar-event/film-philosophy-groundhog-day/
LOCATION:Reeder’s Alley Conference Center\, 101 Reeder's Alley\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marisa Diaz-Waian":MAILTO:marisa@merlinccc.org
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