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Philosophy Symposium: “Vulnerable Humanity, Predictable Machines” (Part 3)

Co-Directed/Hosted by Marisa Diaz-Waian, M.A. (Founder & Executive Director, Merlin CCC), Tim Holmes, M.F.A. (Local & Internationally-Renowned Artist), Pastor Russ Danaher (Pastor & ADA Coordinator, Montana Department of Corrections), and Ross Peter Nelson, M.F.A. (Playwright & Software Engineer) this interactive Q & A-style symposium is part 3 (of a 3-part…

Community Night at The Windbag

Please join us for a night of drinks, eats, live acoustic music with Dan Henry, a silent auction & raffle for Windbag Cares Night! 20% of sales + raffle/silent auction support our non-profit and provide services & programs for adults, children & elders that: Promote critical, creative thinking Cultivate leadership…

2017 Brew-Wine-Chu Community Fundraiser Event

We couldn’t have asked for a better day & evening of weather to celebrate our 2nd Annual Summer Brew-Wine-Chu Community Fundraiser event. Thank you, Mother Nature! You’re the best!!! This year (and for years moving forward because of how much we loved the community vibe of this years’ event) we…

Philosophy-Based Life Enrichment & Wellness Program at Touchmark on Saddle Drive

In the Spring of 2017, we collaborated with Nanette Whitman-Holmes (Life Enrichment Director for Touchmark) andJustin Whitaker, Founder of Mindfulness Montana and Philosophical Consultant, to offer an 8-week philosophy & mindfulness meditation program for seniors, caregivers & staff at Touchmark on Saddle Drive. The program combined aspects of philosophy and mindfulness meditation with the aim of inspiring critical, creative thought, imagination, humor, compassion, kindness, an improved sense of well-being, and community.

1/2 Day Teen Retreat on Merlin Nature Preserve – CANCELLED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT ENROLLMENT

****WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU THAT DUE TO INSUFFICIENT ENROLLMENT, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO HOST OUR 1/2 DAY TEEN RETREAT AS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED. DUE TO THE STRUCTURE OF THE 1/2 DAY PROGRAM & ACTIVITIES THEREIN, IN ORDER FOR THE EXPERIENCE TO BE EFFECTIVE & BENEFICIAL FOR RETREAT-GOERS, WE…

Merlin Receives $5,000 Grant from PLATO

We are thrilled to announce that our organization has received our very FIRST GRANT! Thank you so much to PLATO for believing in our vision and awarding us $5,000 for our Philosophy in the Community Program(s). Your grant will help us support philosophy in the Helena & surrounding areas for Youth, Adults & Elders!

Greater Helena Gives Raises $530.28 for Philosophy in the Community!

Our Community Night at The Windbag on Tuesday, August 22nd was a huge success! Thank you to The Windbag & Helena for supporting philosophy in the community and helping us to raise $1,463!

Ales for Charity Night Generates $807 for Philosophy in the Community!

Our Ales for Charity Night on Tuesday, April 18th was a hit! Thank you to Lewis & Clark Brewing & Helena for supporting philosophy in the community and helping us to raise $807!