HumanLight

     In Western societies, late December is a season of good cheer and a time for gatherings of friends and families. During the winter holiday season, where the word "holiday" has taken on a more secular meaning, many events are observed. This tradition of celebrations, however, is grounded in supernatural religious beliefs that many people in modern society cannot accept. HumanLight presents an alternative reason to celebrate: a Humanist's vision of a good future. It is a future in which all people can identify with each other, behave with the highest moral standards, and work together toward a happy, just and peaceful world.

HumanLight celebrations for 2007 of which we have been made aware are shown below.  If your organization is celebrating HumanLight and would like to be added to the list, please visit our contact page.

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New Jersey

Saturday, December 22, 2007
4 :00 PM - 8:00 PM

Morris County Cultural Center
300 Mendham Road
Morristown, NJ 07960

(map and directions)

Please Register Here

Sponsored by New Jersey Humanist Network

Master of Ceremonies : Gary Brill - Gary is one of the founders of HumanLight, a long-time member of NJHN, and teaches at Rutgers University.

Entertainment: Juggler Jen Slaw

Musical Guest: String Theory

Buffet Dinner & Dessert (BYOB)


Pennsylvania

Sunday, December 16, 2007

Williamson Restaurant
Horsham, PA

Sponsored by Humanist Association of Greater Philadelphia

Emcee: Martha Knox

Keynote Speaker: Mel Lipman, President of the AHA Board of Directors.

Entertainment: String Theory quintet, magician Arlen Zachary


Missouri

Saturday, December 15, 2007
2:00 - 7:00 PM

Festival at the Mooney's new home


Sponsored by Heartland Humanists

Join us for a huge celebration of the Winter holidays!

Finger food potluck, so bring a single finger food item, and we'll have a blast. We look forward to seeing you there!

For information and directions, email info at heartlandhumanists.org or call 913-738-4442.


Chester, UK

Sunday, December 23, 2007
12 Noon

Peter Watson's Home

Sponsored by Chester Humanists, United Kingdom

Quiz and seasonal surprises!

Bring a bottle, some nibbles-and feel free to bring a friend!

For further details and directions, email deeside1 at tiscali.co.uk or call 01244 688138.


New Jersey

Saturday, December 15, 2007
6:00 PM

House Party at
25 Crane Court
Middletown, NJ   07748

Sponsored by Red Bank Humanists

Entertainment: Pianist/Vocalist Vance Villastrigo (7–9 PM)

Volunteer for the RBH Web Video Project, shooting during the HumanLight party.

Please RSVP by Monday, December 10 by emailing Ron Steelman at president at redbankhumanists.org or by calling 732-939-6507.


Oklahoma

Sunday, December 2, 2007
5:00 PM

House Party at:
6705 E. 54th Street
Tulsa, OK

Sponsored by the Humanist Association of Tulsa

For details, email Dan Nerren.

Our celebration is to include a meal of chicken tetranzini, followed by a musical concert featuring the Secular Singers. Dan Nerren will play the piano.

All Humanists are invited.  Please RSVP to 622-6975 by December 1. 


Arkansas

Saturday, December 15, 2007
7:00 - 10:00 PM

3663 N. Old Wire Road Fayetteville, AR
(479) 442-6738

Sponsored by the Fayetteville Freethinkers

Pot Luck Dinner

Contact Doug Krueger by email or by phone at 479-443-2867 for more information.


California

Sunday, December 23, 2007
1:00 - 4:00 PM

Southside Park Cohousing Common House
434 T Street
Sacramento, CA 95818

Sponsored by the Humanist Association of the Greater Sacramento Area

HumanLight, including Winter Solstice celebration.  (Joint HAGSA/AOF potluck event)

Entertainment: Singing, a magician, and a surprise...

Full details


California

Sunday, December 30, 2007
11:00 AM

Humanist Hall
390 27th Street
Oakland, CA   94612
510-451-5818

(map and directions)

Sponsored by the Fellowship of Humanity

Flyer

A Fine Time for Feasting, Fun and Making Friends.

Send email for details.


California

Sunday, December 16, 2007
2:00 PM

Center for Inquiry West
4773 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA   90027

Sponsored by the Center For Inquiry - West

Celebrate the longest night of 2007 with an afternoon of music and fun! Eat, drink, and shop at the CFI-L.A. bookstore featuring a special solstice day end-of-the-year book and magazine sale. Stock up on holiday presents. Admission is free. Donations gratefully accepted for food and drink.


Arizona

Saturday, December 15, 2007
5:30 PM

HomeTown Buffet
1312 N. Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ   85257

(map and directions)

Sponsored by Humanist Association of Greater Phoenix

DINNER PARTY!! Instead of our usual Sunday morning Solstice celebration, this year we will have a dinner party at the HomeTown Buffet! They will charge us $9.50 each for the full spread, which includes all-you-can-eat steak, roast beef, chicken, ham, shrimp, fish, all sorts of vegetables and side dishes, dessert, beverages, tax and tip!

Our Annual Solstice Party and Fund-raising Auction is always a great event.

We will also celebrate the Humanist holiday of HumanLight. We'll inaugurate our new board members and give out the annual Helen Goldsmith Awards to our most deserving volunteers!


Nebraska

Friday, December 21, 2007
7:00 PM

310 South 50th Avenue
Omaha, NE

Sponsored by R.E.A.S.O.N. - Rationalists, Empiricists And Skeptics Of Nebraska

Potluck dinner

For details, email Laurey Steinke or call 402-553-6647. and let her know what you are bringing for the potluck.

The house is in the middle of the block on the west side of the street. It is the white house with rose colored trim, with a lamp post and very large maple tree in the front lawn next to the street.


Colorado

Saturday, December 22, 2007
5 :00 PM - 9:00 PM

House party at the Bailey's

Sponsored by the Humanists of Colorado

For further details and directions, email tcsgrv at mindspring.com or call 303-921-0641.

We are building a winter wreath.  Please bring something to attach to it.


California

Sunday, December 23, 2007
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Center for Inquiry West
4773 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027-5333

Sponsored by Los Angeles Freethought Federation

Party with Buffet, Music, Games

Free Event. No RSVP needed. Prizes given for best mythological creature costume!

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own preferred music, snacks and games.

For more information email Stuart Bechman or call 805-405-3929.


New York
 
Sunday, December 16, 2007
5:30 PM
Hillside Manor
Kingston, NY

Sponsored by Hudson Valley Humanists

Dinner and Special event: Election of Honorary Hudson Valley Humanist members of the year, one living and one historical.


Colorado

Saturday, December 22, 2007
6:00 PM to Midnight

Gay and Lesbian Fund Office of the Gill Foundation
315 East Costilla
Colorado Springs, CO

Sponsored by Freethinkers of Colorado Springs

Potluck, music and a "white elephant" gift exchange.

"A winter solstice celebration of the Humanist vision of reason, sustainability, equality, peace, justice, freedom and shared responsibility to humanity and our planet."

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 


 
 

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