Darwin’s Birthday Party

GFHS 3002 Centennial Rd., Santa Ana, CA, United States

Party and Celebration of Rational Thought and the most Powerful Scientific Idea in Biology

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Eco-Arts Exhibition

Palácio de Cristal e Biblioteca Municipal Almeida Garrett Rua de D. Manuel II, Porto, Portugal

An exhibition of crafts by primary to university school students from Porto.

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Giornata della Scienza e delle scoperte tecnologiche

Gli studenti di 4^ e 5^ Primaria dell' Istituto Comprensivo di Ivrea 2 realizzano dei lavori dedicati alle scoperte e alla conoscenza del mondo scientifico. I materiali saranno pubblicati sul sito della scuola.

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ESPECIAL “DIA DE DARWIN” – Leitura livre do livro “Henriqueta, a tartaruga de Darwin”.

Museu da Ciência da Universidade de Coimbra Largo Marquês de Pombal, Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

Charles Darwin nasceu a 12 de Fevereiro de 1809, uma data que é assinalada mundialmente através de várias atividades sobre a sua vida e obra maior - a teoria da evolução por seleção natural. Um dos momentos decisivos da sua vida foi a viagem a bordo do navio Beagle e a estadia nas ilhas Galápagos, … Continued

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The Secular Student Alliance at UC Irvine Celebrates Darwin Day!

University of California, Irvine -- Ring Road Social Science Ring Road Space 102, Irvine, CA, United States

The SSA @ UCI student organization is celebrating Darwin Day with cake and t-shirts and lots of other fun stuff! Come and check out our table on UCI's campus.

Darwin Day 2015: Islands and Isolation

UW-Madison Discovery Building, Madison, WI, United States

Hosted by the J.F. Crow Institute for the Study of Evolution at the University of Wisconsin - Madison.

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Darwin Day 2015 Tyler Texas

See web site for multiple venues Tyler, TX, United States

The University of Texas at Tyler and Tyler Junior College are pleased to announce the 2015 Darwin Day celebration for Tyler, Texas. Events will be held on February 7th, 12, and 13th 2015. Similar events are held worldwide on or near the birthday of evolutionary biologist Charles Darwin, and seek to recognize the benefits of … Continued

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Darwin Day 2015

Indian INstitute of Science Education and Research Mohali Sector 81 SAS Nagar Knowledge City, Mohali, Punjab, India

Events Include PnV Club presents a. Wildlife Photography Exhibition b. Paintings of a lifetime ( Prof. T. R. Rao’s works ) 2) Arts Club presents Doodle and cartoon 3) Pictionary Challenge 4) IMQC presents The Voyage of the Beagle (Quiz) 5) Public Lecture 6) Student Talks 7) Essay Writing 8) Documentary Screening 9) Great Backyard … Continued

Darwin Day 2015: Mendel, Darwin and the changing views on genetics

Vilhems Bjerknes' hus, UiO, Blindern Moltke Moes vei 35, Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Open science and history lectures: World leading experts and researchers will tell you about Gregor Mendel, new thoughts on Mendel vs. Darwin, the secret of life - and more.

Darwin Day 2015 Tyler, Texas

This year's Darwin Day celebration features three main events: a keynote address, evolutionary themed video screenings, and a teacher development workshop. The keynote speaker for this year's Darwin Day is Dr. Massimo Pigliucci, K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. In addition to his distinguished research career in evolutionary biology, … Continued

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Carve in Darwin

Department of Genetics SM Burhanuddin Hall, University of Karachi , Karachi 75270, Sindh, Pakistan

A group discussion on the impact and challenges of Darwinism on the social values and ideologies. Graduate students and faculty participate in the discussion.

University of Pittsburgh – Secular Student Alliance – “My Brother the Ape” Interactive Display

University of Pittsburgh Posvar Hall, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Here at Pitt we are setting up a table and interactive display at a main thoroughfare on campus. A stand-up display of a cartoon ape with the face cut out will be available for people to take photos with. We're hoping to add some whimsy to the day and get some social media PR for … Continued

Darwin Day

Riserva Naturale Regionale Oasi WWF "Calanchi di Atri" piazza Duchi Acquaviva , Atri , Abruzzo, Italy

In occasione dell'anniversario della morte del grande scienziato Charles Darwin anche la Riserva Naturale Regionale Oasi WWF "Calanchi di Atri" lo celebra attraverso attività scientifiche dedicate a grandi e piccini. Si inizia la mattina del 12 febbraio alle ore 11.00, con l'istallazione dei nidi per cince presso il giardino della Villa Comunale con le scuole … Continued

Darwin Day

Riserva Naturale Regionale Oasi WWF "Calanchi di Atri" piazza Duchi Acquaviva , Atri , Abruzzo, Italy

In occasione dell'anniversario della morte del grande scienziato Charles Darwin anche la Riserva Naturale Regionale Oasi WWF "Calanchi di Atri" lo celebra attraverso attività scientifiche dedicate a grandi e piccini. Si inizia la mattina del 12 febbraio alle ore 11.00, con l'istallazione dei nidi per cince presso il giardino della Villa Comunale con le scuole … Continued

Dia de Darwin

University of Puerto Rico Bayamon # 170 Carretera 174, Bayamon, Puerto Rico

Estudiantes realizaran demostraciones sobre el trabajo y vida de Charles Darwin.

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Darwin Day in the Center of Cuba

Universidad Central de las VIllas Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba

Celebrating the International Darwin Day, Biology students and the Botanical Garden’ s staff of the Central University of Las Villas will present a video about the evolution process and some of the Darwin’ s books simultaneously. Around the midday, actions will occur in the Central Library, in the specialized classroom of the Botanical Garden, in … Continued

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Natural selection and conservation

Biblioteca Municipal Almeida Garrett

Hands-on activity about natural selection and how it impacts species conservation.

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SIU Darwin Week – Public Lecture

John C. Guyon Auditorium, Morris Library Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, United States

Endless Tales Most Beautiful - A Crash Course in Science Storytelling, a free lunchtime public lecture presented by author, blogger and amateur paleontologist Brian Switek. Come for the talk, stay for the refreshments afterwards!

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On the origin of multicellularity

Sala Charles Darwin Aulari Interfacultatiu, Campus de Burjassot (Universitat de València), Av. Vicent Andrés Estellés, Burjassot, Spain

Lecture by Iñaki Ruiz-Trillo (ICREA, Institut de Biologia Evolutiva, CSIC-UPF, Barcelona)

Arizona Capitol Celebrates Darwin’s Birthday

Arizona House of Representatives 1700 West Washington, Phoenix

Join scientists, students, teachers, and science enthusiasts at the Arizona State Capitol for Darwin's Birthday! We'll gather outside the Arizona House of Representatives between 12:45pm-1:15, then join the gallery of the legislature for the opening of the day's session at 1:30pm. Members of the Arizona House of Representatives will recognize Charles Darwin's birthday, and introduce Darwin Day … Continued

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Conference “The War of the Sexes”

Biblioteca Municipal Almeida Garrett Rua de Entre-Quintas, 328, Porto, Portugal

A seminar focused on sexual selection, by CIBIO-INBIO researcher Nuno Monteiro.

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ESPECIAL “DIA DE DARWIN” – SEMINÁRIO “A arquitetura segundo Charles Darwin”

Museu da Ciência da Universidade de Coimbra Largo Marquês de Pombal, Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

A arquitetura é uma atividade humana milenar, construída com base em conceitos que se mantêm inalterados por décadas ou mesmo séculos. No entanto, os investigadores contemporâneos deste campo do saber têm encontrado em Darwin inspirações inéditas. A programação das formas permite a criação de um código mutável com o qual se podem gerar uma infinidade … Continued

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UAB Darwin Day Celebration

McWane Science Center 200 19th Steet N, Birmingham, AL, United States

Third Annual Darwin Day Celebration In honor of Charles Darwin’s birthday, the Department of Biology at UAB will be hosting its 3rd annual Darwin Day. This event aims to celebrate scientific research with an emphasis on (but not limited to) evolutionary biology. Darwin Day will be held on Thursday & Friday, February 12 & 13. … Continued

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Celebrate Darwin Day!

Vermillion City Hall 25 Center St., Vermillion, SD, United States

This celebration will include a presentation about Charles Darwin and Galapagos tortoises. The presentation will be followed by a birthday party including cake and party games with Darwin & Galapagos themes

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USF Darwin Day

USF CWY 107 4202 E Fowler Ave CWY 107, Tampa, FL, United States

In celebration of Darwin's contributions, our multi-disciplinary group has hosted outside speakers and workshops to increase understand and awareness of the theory of evolution. This year, we are happy to host Dr. Evelyn Fox Keller who will present a seminar on "From Gene Action to Reactive Genomes: Implications for Evolution" on 2/12 at 3:30 in … Continued

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Speed dating with evolutionary biologists

Biblioteca Municipal Almeida Garrett Rua de Entre-Quintas, 328, Porto, Portugal

Relaxed conservations with CIBIO-InBIO researchers, in which one can get to know more about the work of those who strive to understand evolution.

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Humanists of North Central Florida Darwin Day Science Fair & Member Potluck

National Guard Armory 900 Southwest 20th Street, Ocala, FL, United States

Members are participating as judges in the local school district science fair followed by celebrating Darwin Day with a potluck. Darwin Day Service Event — February 12, 2015 Humanists of North Central Florida are volunteering to judge student projects in the Big Springs Regional Science Fair National Guard Armory in Ocala. Project areas include natural and social sciences, medicine and … Continued

HCCO Bleed and Feed

Carriage Place Donor Center 4820 Sawmill Rd, Dublin, OH, United States

It's time to give of yourself! Donate blood, and then replenish yourself by going out to dinner with fellow donors and freethinkers. Schedule your appointment at the Carriage Place Donor Center anytime from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. We move from the donor center to our dinner location about 6:45pm. If you cannot donate, come and cheer … Continued

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Darwin day

Darwin day celebration at The American college, Maudrai, Tamilnadu

Bake a Cake for Darwin Contest at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum

Beaty Biodiversity Museum 2212 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Bake and decorate a cake in an evolution or ecology theme to celebrate Charles Darwin’s birthday, and impress scientists from the past and present. FREE and open to all competitors and spectators. Prizes and bragging rights will be awarded. Bring a plate and fork. See our Flickr page for inspirations from past contests. This year … Continued

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February 12, 2015 Proclaimed as ‘Charles Darwin Day’ By Delaware Governor Jack Markell

Courtyard Newark - University of Delaware 400 David Hollowell Drive, Newark, DE, United States

The Delaware Atheist Meetup has graciously been presented with a proclamation from the Governor of Delaware, the Honorable Jack Markell, which proclaims February 12th, 2015, to be "Charles Darwin Day" in the State of Delaware for all of his achievements in the field of science. All are invited to join us at the Courtyard Marriott … Continued

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The Evolution and Art Interface

SUNY New Paltz 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, NY, United States

Why do we create and appreciate art? What are the ultimate evolutionary roots of aesthetics and creativity in humans? On Darwin's 206th Birthday, come join us at SUNY New Paltz to better understand the nature of the artistic primate. FEATURING a keynote address by: Author of "Feeling Beauty," Gabrielle Starr (Dean of Arts and Sciences … Continued

Darwin Day Dinner

Denny's 2894 South Oneida Street, Green Bay, WI 54304, 2894 South Oneida Street, Green Bay, WI 54304, United States

Green Bay Wisconsin Darwin Day Dinner

Darwin Day at Portland State University with Dr. Jim Baichtal of Tongass National Forest!

Portland State University, Smith Memorial Union Room 355 1825 Southwest Broadway, Portland, OR, United States

Dr. Jim Baichtal, lead geologist for the Tongass National Forest in Alaska, has conducted a variety of biological field research from ancient invertebrate assemblages in karst forests to large-scale landscape shaping by glaciation. An engaging and educational speaker, Dr. Baichtal will be taking us through the evolution of coastlines as we know them and how … Continued

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Darwin Conversations: Climate Change and Oregon Salmon

Knight Law Center room 175 1515 Agate St., Eugene, OR, United States

The Museum of Natural and Cultural History presents the first in the 2014 series of Darwin Conversations. Salmon have been in Oregon longer than people have, but today salmon populations are threatened by human activity. Join the conversation. How will climate change affect wild salmon populations, and what can you do to help these iconic … Continued

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“24 h Darwin”

Teatroinscatola lungotevere degli artigiani 14, Roma, Roma, Italy

Teatroinscatola proporrà il 12 febbraio 2015 una "24 h Darwin" che si articolerà tra letture per ragazzi, proiezioni di video e documentari ad ingresso gratuito Per ragazzi, ma non solo, alle ore 17.30 segnaliamo "Sulla rotta di Darwin" di Fulco Pratesi Gallucci Editore letto da Anna Paola Vellaccio con la proiezione dei disegni dai taccuini … Continued

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Lincoln-Darwin Day Discussion

Eagle Public library 600 Broadway, Eagle, CO, United States

We will hold a small celebration of and discussion about the two great men born on the same day. The idea is just to talk about the accomplishments of both.   (Also, it would be good to bring together people in this small town who may not know others who are interested in such things. … Continued

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Swedish Humanist Association Darwin Day Lecture: What do you know about DNA? (Vad vet du egentligen om DNA?)

ABF-huset Sveavägen 41, Stockholm, Sweden

För att förstå hur evolutionen fungerar, men också för att kunna argumentera tryggt runt den snabbt framväxande DNA-tekniken, krävs grundläggande kunskaper om hur DNA fungerar. Carina Ulvklo har doktorsexamen i molekylär genetik och brinner för att förklara intressanta saker som kan verka krångliga. Med hjälp av bilder och liknelser skapar hon aha-upplevelser som ger lyssnarna … Continued

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Darwin Day

Renaissance on Peachers Mill 2195 W Allen Griffey Rd, Clarksville, TN, United States

Military Atheists & Secular Humanists of Fort Campbell will be hosting a Darwin Day celebration at the Fort Campbell Family Resource Center, 1501 William C. Lee Rd. Our guest speaker will be anthropologist Michael Kohut. If you are not a military member or DoD ID card holder, you will need to request a pass at … Continued

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Darwin Day Secular Supper

On the Border Mexican Grill 115 Glensford Dr, Fayetteville, NC, United States

Members of Military Atheists & Secular Humanists (MASH) Ft. Bragg are getting together for a Secular Supper at On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, 115 Glensford Dr, Fayetteville, NC at 6 pm Feb 12th. Join us and celebrate Darwin!

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Schiele Science Cafe – Charles Darwin, The Life of the Party

The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC, United States

You’re invited! Join us for a face-to-face lively discussion about intriguing topics with an actual scientist! Ask questions, share opinions, and express ideas with other science lover’s in this relaxed and friendly social environment. No science background is necessary, just bring an open mind! Have a slice of cake and play games such as “pin … Continued

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Homo Sapiens. An Unauthorized Biography

Italian Institute of Culture Level 4, 125 York Street , Sydney, NSW, Australia

Presentation of book “Homo Sapiens. An Unauthorized Biography" By Claudio Tuniz and Patrizia Tiberi Vipraio

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Darwin Day Tribute and Dinner Presentations

123 Pleasant St 123 Pleasant St., Morgantown, WV, United States

Two presentations by WVU Professors Richard Smosna (Geology) and Andy Pintus (Philosophy) as attendees dine on their own food , drink by Atomic Grill at 123 Pleasant St.

Darwin Day / Secular Hub Anniversary

Secular Hub 3100 Downing St. #C, Denver, CO, United States

Please join us on Darwin Day on February 12th for our 2nd anniversary celebration highlighting our years accomplishments, and, vision for the future.

Darwin Day on Ocracoke Island

Philip Howard Home 30 Lawton Lane, Ocracoke, NC, United States

Potluck Dinner. Bring a dish to share...and any symbol of evolution or creationism (costume, drawing, photo, sculpture, bumper sticker, etc.), the more creative the better! We will have a contest to settle the "controversy." If you will be on the island please join us.

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Darwin Day Rovereto 2015

Fondazione Museo Civico di Rovereto Borgo S. Caterina 41, Rovereto TN, Trento, Italy

Gli appuntamenti proposti dalla Fondazione MCR in collaborazione con il CIMeC (Center for Mind/Brain Sciences dell'Università di Trento) per festeggiare il giorno della nascita di Charles Darwin: - Giovedì 12 febbraio ore 18.00 Giorgio Vallortigara e Nicla Panciera presentano il loro libro 'Cervelli che contano' (ed. Adelphi), sulla storia evolutiva del senso del numero e … Continued

Darwin-Wallace Day at SUNY-ESF’s Moon Library

Moon Library 1 Forestry Drive, Syracuse, NY, United States

ESF will highlight research in evolutionary biology to celebrate the legacy of biological evolution’s co-discoverers: Alfred Russel Wallace and Charles Darwin. Students taking Evolution (EFB 311) have created mini-posters highlighting some of the most compelling research in evolutionary biology from 2014 and 2015. The posters will be on display in Moon Library on the ESF … Continued

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“Among the Creationists” by Jason Rosenhouse

Baltimore Ethical Society 306 W. Franklin St., Baltimore, MD, United States

Celebrate Darwin Day with the Baltimore Coalition of Reason When: Thursday, February 12, 7:30 pm (potluck dinner at 6:30 pm) Where: Baltimore Ethical Society, 306 W. Franklin St. This event is free and open to the public. Join us for a lecture by Prof. Jason Rosenhouse titled “Among the Creationists.” Rosenhouse will speak about some … Continued

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El que l’evolució ens diu de l’alimentació

Animasalus - Espai de Salut Conscient Passeig del Vapor Gran, 4F, Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain

Celebra el Dia Internacional de Darwin! Celebra la valentia intel·lectual, la curiositat permanent i el compromís amb la veritat! Quin paper té el procés d’evolució en l’obesitat i en la diabetis tipus 2? I el foc en la nutrició? Convé seguir la Paleodieta? Aquestes i altres qüestions el proper dijous 12 de febrer a les … Continued

Animal (R)evolution: elogio della biodiversità

Bar La Gazzetta Via Zamboni, 26, Bologna, Italy

Café Scientifique Bologna celebra il Darwin Day 2015 con il professor Donato Grasso (Università di Parma), con il quale scopriremo l'evoluzione attraverso le lenti dell'ecologia e dell'etologia! L’infinita varietà del vivente è il frutto dell’evoluzione della vita sulla Terra, una storia lunga 3.5 miliardi di anni, un tempo sufficientemente lungo per produrre un’enorme biodiversità, la … Continued

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Saskatoon Darwin Day Celebration!

Rusty Macdonald Branch Library – Auditorium 225 Primrose Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Saskatoon’s Darwin Day Celebration is two weeks away. See the details below or for up to date information see the meetup site. Thursday, February 12, 2015 6:30 PM to 8:45 PM Rusty Macdonald Branch Library – Auditorium 225 Primrose Drive, Saskatoon, SK February 12th is the birthday of Charles Darwin, and “Darwin Day” is a … Continued

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Darwin Day/Secular Hub 2nd Anniversary Celebration

Secular Hub 3100 Downing St. #C, Denver, CO, United States

Please join us on Darwin Day on February 12th for our 2nd anniversary celebration highlighting our years accomplishments, and, vision for the future. Doors open at 6:30pm, talk begins at 7pm, and there will be Q&A during and after the the talk. We will also have an expert led discussion by Lou Taylor, Ph.D., Vertebrate … Continued

Darwin Day Dinner

Jose Tequila's Restaurant 1108 E. Little Creek Road., Norfolk, VA, United States

Charles Darwin's Birthday and a Book Exchange. We're meeting two weeks earlier than usual in order to celebrate the birthday of the man who changed our perception of life and how we got here. Come and spend the evening eating Mexican and discussing Darwin. We've persuaded our own Jan Floyd to present some material to … Continued

Chaffee County CO Celebrates Darwin Day!

Salida Community Center 305 F St, Salida, CO, United States

In commemoration of Charles Darwin's birthday and his contributions to science, celebrated by the Central Colorado Humanists (CCH) at this time each year, CCH will present a 50-minute video entitled “Ghost in your Genes” at 6:30 PM on Thursday, February 12 at the Salida Community Center, followed by discussion and light refreshments...including birthday cake and … Continued

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Darwin Day with Humanists of Utah

First Unitarian Church - Eliot Hall 569 S 1300 E, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Humanists of Utah will host our Eighth Annual Darwin Day on Thursday, February 12. Paul Ricketts from the University of Utah Physics and Astronomy Department will be our featured speaker. His topic will be The Lives of Stars. The event will start an hour earlier than usual at 6:30 with a reception. The lecture will … Continued

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Humanist and Freethinkers of New Bern Darwin Day Party

Private home New Bern, NC, United States

Join the Humanists & Freethinkers of New Bern for a social event with finger food at a private home. In honor of Charles Darwin, Paul Bogardus and Ellen Sutliff invite you to enjoy some social time with fellow humanists. We’ll have hors d’oeuvres and finger food enough for a meal and, of course, some cake … Continued

Is being ethical is evolutionarily beneficial? Darwin Day philosophically. Czy bycie etycznym jest korzystne ewolucyjnie? Dzień Darwina filozoficznie.

Kawiarnia MITO Waryńskiego 28, Warszawa, Poland

Darwin twierdził, że w zmieniającym się środowisku przetrwają najlepiej przystosowani do zmian. Przykłady działania ewolucji wskazują, że zachowania etyczne, w szczególnym przypadku altruistyczne, nie muszą być koniecznym warunkiem zachowania gatunku. Natomiast jednym z fundamentów kultury ludzkiej jest etyka, gdzie za początek namysłu etycznego należałoby przyjąć filozofię sokratejską. Klasyfikacja czynów etycznych zmienia się według niektórych, według … Continued

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Darwin Day at Trinity University

Innovation Cube (CSI 282) Trinity University, San Antonio, TX, United States

Thomas Adams will lecture on "Paleontology in Texas: What we can learn about crocodile evolution and biodiversity" on Thursday, February 12 at 7:30pm in the Innovation Cube (Center for the Sciences and Innovation, Room 282). Refreshments, including, of course, birthday cake, will be served. There will also be a display from February 9-13 in Coates … Continued

Is Man Just Another Animal? A talk by Professor Steve Jones

The St. Thomas Centre Ardwick Green North, Manchester, United Kingdom

Steve Jones is a professor of genetics, science writer and broadcaster, and a Distinguished Supporter of the British Humanist Association. He gave the first BHA Holyoake Lecture in Manchester in 2009. The evening will commence with a performance by the Greater Manchester Humanist Choir. Steve will speak for about an hour and this will be … Continued

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Draughts for Darwin!

Fall River Tap House 1030 E Cypress Ave, Redding, CA, United States

Come raise a glass and honor one of humankind's greatest insights... or, simply, enjoy a beer with some friendly people and share tales of your favorite "Darwin Award" recipients and their efforts to improve our species.

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Birthday Bash For Charles Darwin

Join us as we celebrate Charles Darwin's birthday at a restaurant in Hamden! Please visit www.meetup.com/cthumanist for details and to RSVP.

Darwin Day at SDSU

San Diego State University 5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA, United States

A discussion and question/answer session regarding evolution, to celebrate Darwin's great contributions to science.

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Birthday Bash For Charles Darwin

Eil's On Whitney 2392 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT, United States

Join us for a birthday bash for Charles Darwin, the father of the Theory of Evolution. Bring your favorite story/ quote about Darwin to share. The bash is in the Bobcat Room of Eli's On Whitney. There is plenty of free parking across the street in front of the restaurant (driveway entrance on School Street), … Continued

Darwin Day Lecture 2015: What would Darwin say to today’s creationists?

Logan Hall, Institute of Education 20 Bedford Way, London, United Kingdom

The British Humanist Association presents the Darwin Day Lecture 2015, chaired by Richard Dawkins. This year's speaker will be Dr Eugenie Scott, whose talk is entitled 'What would Darwin say to today's creationists?' any elements of the modern American creationist movement would be familiar to Darwin, especially the argument from design, which of course was … Continued

Happy Birthday Darwin!

Lake Superior State University 650 West Easterday Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, United States

The LSSU Secular Student Alliance will be hosting a birthday party for Charles Darwin in the Superior room of the Cisler Center, complete with cake, cupcakes, punch, and other treats. While the refreshments are being served, history professor James Moody will give a presentation on Darwin and his contributions to science.

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Plymouth Humanists – Origin of the Spices

Veggie Perrins Plymouth

For the third year now, we will be going to Veggie Perrins for our Darwin day meal. I will need numbers to book so please only ‘join’ if you are certain you can come, if you do need to put ‘maybe’ please confirm as soon as you can. On Thursdays, Veggie Perrins put on a … Continued

Bones, Stones & DNA

University of Toronto, Mississauga; Davis Building, Room DV2045 (Anthropology Teaching Lab) 3359 Mississauga Road, , Mississauga, , Ontario, Canada

New perspectives on the Neanderthals by Dr. Bence Viola of the Max-Planck-Institute Published in 1859, Darwin's "Origin of Species" started the largest paradigm change in the history of biology. Darwin understood the importance of his theory for the origin of humanity, closing one of the last paragraphs of his book with the sentence "Light will … Continued

Darwin Day – The Wild Life of Our Bodies

North Carolina Botanical Garden 100 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Discover the organisms that co-evolved with the human body that benefit as well as parasitise us!

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Life Driven Purpose: How Evolution Gives Meaning

Warch Campus Center - Cinema 711 E Boldt Way, Appleton, WI, United States

In honor of Darwin Day, the Critical Thinkers, Humanists, and Unbelievers at Lawrence University (CTHULU) will be presenting Dan Barker, co-president of the Freedom From Religion Foundation, who will be discussing meaning and morality in the context of evolution. "Meaning and morality can only be fully explained in terms of evolution. A purpose-filled life comes … Continued

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Darwin Day Screening of “Inherit the Wind”

Revolution Books Chicago 1103 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

Join us on Darwin's birthday, Feb. 12, for a screening of "Inherit the Wind," Stanley Kramer's classic film about the notorious 1925 Scope's trial, and discussion following with @Veronica Drantz. Based on a true story, the film dramatized the trial of a Tennessee teacher accused of teaching evolution who was defended by Clarence Darrow, with … Continued

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Darwin Day Screening of “Inherit the Wind”

Revolution Books Chicago 1103 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

Join us on Darwin's birthday, Feb. 12, for a screening of "Inherit the Wind," Stanley Kramer's classic film about the notorious 1925 Scope's trial, and discussion following with @Veronica Drantz. Based on a true story, the film dramatized the trial of a Tennessee teacher accused of teaching evolution who was defended by Clarence Darrow, with … Continued

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Darwin Birthday Bash – End of the Line Humanists

Barclay's American Grille 1120 Pleasant St., Oak Park, IL, United States

Join End of the Line Humanists for our 2nd annual Darwin Day celebration on Darwin’s birthday, Thursday, Feb. 12th, 7 p.m. at Barclay’s American Grill, 1120 Pleasant St. in Oak Park, IL (in the Barclay Room). Loads of wonderful evolution-themed activities: presentation by James Walter: “Humans: The Cooking Species”; games with prizes: Creationist Bingo, Hominid Hijinks … Continued

Darwin Day Celebration

Uncle Uber's Sammich Shop 2713 Commerce St., Dallas, TX, United States

Join us for the International Darwin Day celebration! We'll be having dinner, followed by drinks and the usual freethinker grab bag of conversations afterwards. Throughout the night we'll also be asking trivia question with some very cool Darwin inspired prizes up for grabs, for those in the know. So come help us bring attention to … Continued

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Darwin Day at Beaners

Beaners Central Coffee House 324 North Central Avenue, Duluth, MN, United States

Join fans of science and reason for a fun time of visiting, coffee, beer, and reflections on Charles Darwin. Sing a song or recite a poem!

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Darwin Day Pub, including ”evolution and creationist quiz”

PUB RÖTT Axtorpsvägen 32, UMEÅ, Sweden

Humanisterna Umeå uppmärksammar Darwindagen genom att samlas på Pub Rött och där fira vetenskapens stora landvinningar i allmänhet och evolutionsteorin i synnerhet. Dagen till ära blir det ett darwinistiskt ”Evolutions- och kreationist-quiz” med lyxigt bokpris.

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Darwin ‘s fossils : Evolutionary Tales from Deep Time

Southern Illinois University 1263 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL, United States

Science writer and amateur paleontologist Brian Switek will give the keynote lecture for this year's Darwin Week celebration. Mr. Switek has written for publications such as National Geographic, Wired, The Guardian, and i09. He also has a popular science blog on National Geographic’s blog network and two best selling books. His most recent book, My … Continued

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Darwin ‘s fossils : Evolutionary Tales from Deep Time

Southern Illinois University Auditorium, Lesar Law Building, 1365 Douglas Dr, Carbondale, IL, United States

"Darwin 's fossils : Evolutionary Tales from Deep Time" Public lecture presented by Brian Switek Auditorium, Lesar Law Building, 1365 Douglas Dr, Carbondale, Illinois 62901 Science writer and amateur paleontologist Brian Switek will give the keynote lecture for this year's Darwin Week celebration. Mr. Switek has written for publications such as National Geographic, Wired, The … Continued

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Roy Zimmerman Concert, sponsored by Humanists of Greater Portland – “The Faucet’s on Fire” tour

Friendly House NW 26th and Thurman, Portland, OR, OR, United States

$20 -- or pay what you can. Seats can be reserved (within reason) at event website (meetup): HGP is proud to host... ROY ZIMMERMAN: THE FAUCET’S ON FIRE! What can one person do about climate change, torture, racism, gun violence, fracking, Congressional ineptitude, ignorance, war and greed? Write funny songs, says Roy Zimmerman. “The Faucet’s … Continued

$20

SIU Darwin Week – Evening Public Lecture

Lesar Law Building Auditorium Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, United States

Darwin's Fossils: Evolutionary Tales from Deep Time, presented by Brian Switek, author of "My Beloved Brontosaurus" and "Written In Stone". Reception and book signing to follow!

Free

Día de Darwin 2015: viaje a la biodiversidad

Planetario de Pamplona Sancho Ramirez, 2, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain

Every year we host a special session at the Planetarium of Pamplona devoted to evolution and science on the International Darwin Day. On Feb 12th, we will have a projection of the documentary "Nanocam: a trip to biodiversity" and a speech by biologist Dr. Carlos Chordá: "Life and variety".

Free

Darwin’s Birthday: drinks & science @ Darwin’s Theory, with Humanists of Houston

Darwin's Theory 33 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX, United States

Celebrate with beverages, biology, and cake at this appropriately-named pub. Our program in the enclosed patio will include short guest talks separated by Q&A and audience quiz. Brush up on your evolution & Darwin facts! The speaker schedule includes nationally prominent evolutionary biologist Prof. Dan Graur.

Free

New Humanist Group

THE WYATT HOTEL THE OCTAGON, WESTPORT, CO. MAYO, Ireland

A new Humanist group will be formed in Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland to coincide with Darwin Day 2015

FREE

Darwin Day Celebration 2015 in Philadelphia

National Mechanics 22 s. 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Presented by Visible Friends and Skeptics In The Pub Hosted by Steve Gerben • Drink specials from Yards Giveaways • Videos • Raffles • Games • No cover • 21+ For more info: VisibleFriends.net 22 s. 3rd St • NationalMechanics.com

Free

Chasing the Sun. Scientific Adventures of a Researcher from the Earth to the Space

Biblioteca Regionale Via Torre del Lebbroso 2, Aosta, Aosta, Italy

The work of a bunch of astrophysicists from the Sahara desert to an atoll in the Pacific Ocean and the mountains in Slovakia, to test a new telescope that will fly on space probes by ESA to study the Sun’s light. An event for the Darwin Day 2015.

Free

Darwin Day at the University of New Mexico

Lobo A and B UNM SUB 3rd Floor, Albuquerque, NM, United States

Cake, movies, and television episodes hosted by the Secular Student Alliance of the University of New Mexico

Free

II Darwin Day no IB: Fighting antiScience with Education

Instituto de Biociências - USP Rua do Matão,277, São Paulo, SP, Brazil

This event will be in portuguese, entitled "Combatendo a anti-Ciência com Educação. Lançamento oficial do evosite em português e apresentação de vídeos premiados do Dr Paulo Miranda Nascimento (Pirula) seguido de debate com o autor.

Free

II Darwin Day no IB: Live video stream

Instituto de Biociências - USP Rua do Matão,277, São Paulo, SP, Brazil

Fighting anti-Science with Education. Launch of the UC at Berkeley Evosite in Portuguese. Presentation of Pirulla's award winning movies followed by debate with the author.

Free

Darwin Day

Unnamed Venue 2101 Albert Street, Alexandria, LA, United States

Alexndria Freethinkers' celebration of International Darwin Day. Dr. Charles Stumpf, an associate professor of biology at LSUA, will give a PowerPoint presentation on evolution followed by a short Q&A. We will also watch the PBS documentary 'Your Inner Fish,' have dinosaur building for the kids, as well as free food and drink.

Darwin’s Birthday Happy Heathen Hour!

Rally Point Sports Grill 1837 N Harrison Ave, Cary, NC, United States

Join us for Happy Heathen Hour for eats, drinks, banter - and a BIRTHDAY PARTY for CHARLES DARWIN! Come celebrate the life of the author of The Origin of Species! Relax, chat, laugh, feel at home with other freethinkers. The more the merrier! Happy Heathen Hour is sponsored by the Triangle Freethought Society, and we … Continued

Darwin Day Yoga-Along Science Spectacular!

YogaQuest 1828 Marshall St. NE Ste 15B, Minneapolis, MN, United States

February 12 is Darwin Day - an international celebration of science, intellectual curiosity, and the courage to speak the truth. These are values that align perfectly with our mission at YogaQuest, a geek yoga studio in Minneapolis. We are observing this day with a special multimedia presentation of yoga, science and music. If you've attended … Continued

$5.00

Darwin Day 2015

NC Museum of Natural Sciences 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC, United States

Spend Valentine’s Day learning about Charles Darwin and what his theories of natural selection have done for the world of science, research and education. Meet some of the scientists who are continuing his work, and learn how Darwin's theories are being applied in cutting-edge research. In addition to hands-on science-education stations, there will be crafts … Continued

Free

The Beaty Museum Loves FestEVOLVE

Beaty Biodiversity Museum 2212 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

You can't spell FestEVOLVE without love! This year, celebrate evolution at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum on Valentine's day. Meet researchers that study hybrid zones, scientists interested in evolution, participate in hands-on activities like DNA extractions, create biodiversity Valentine's Day cards, and more! Drop in between 11am-3pm to learn about natural selection, mating systems, DNA, the … Continued

Darwin Day Celebration

2100 Building 2100 24th Av S, Seattle, WA, United States

We Select You Naturally! Join us on Valentine's Day to celebrate the life and work of Charles Darwin. Come celebrate with us! Join us for • Evolution Raffle • Phylum Feud • Taste of Camp Quest • Joseph Lorenzo keynote talk • A reading of the children's book Grandmother Fish • Snacks and cake (we … Continued

Darwin Day 2015 in Bodø

Stormen bibliotek Bodø, Norway

We celebrate Charles Darwin's birthday with lectures by profs. Ketil Eiane and Jarle Tryti Nordeide at "Stormen"

Free

Darwin Day Hosted by Michigan Skeptics Association

CJ's Brewery 14900 Beck Rd, Plymouth, MI, United States

February 12th is International Darwin Day. This year it will also be Charles Darwin’s 206th birthday. On This month we will be joining with the International Darwin Day organization in celebrating Darwin and his history changing accomplishments.

Bates College and Lewiston Middle School Darwin Day event

Gray Cage 44 Campus Ave, Lewiston, ME, United States

Involving 50 Lewiston Middle Schoolers and 15 Bates College undergraduates, our Darwin Day seeks to celebrate evolution through hands-on activities. Our event will encompass seven activities, ranging from bioillustrations to stories about a recent course held in the Galapagos.

Free

Teeth Are Now Giving The Orders: Darwinian Selection For Biological Rhythms And Your Life History Is All About To Change

Baruch Performing Arts Center 17 Lexington Ave Room 306, New York, NY, United States

NYU School of Dentistry Professor Timothy Bromage, Ph.D., demonstrates how the evolution of teeth plays an important role in shaping human life. The adaptation shared by all light-sensitive organisms is the to and fro of their biology in phase with daily astronomical rhythms (e..g., oscillations of metabolism, physiology, behavior), manifesting as circadian rhythms. Dental hard … Continued

$5

QUE ATRAENTE! – ESPECIAL DIA DE DARWIN

Museu da Ciência da Universidade de Coimbra Largo Marquês de Pombal, Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

No Dia dos Namorados, vem aprender porque alguns indivíduos têm uma aparência tão vistosa. Será para conseguir “namorar”? E porque o Carnaval está quase a chegar, no final levas para casa uma pequena surpresa! Esta atividade está inserida na iniciativa 'Um dia sobre a evolução'. 5 aos 7 anos

$4

Hari Darwin Malaysia

Somewhere in PJ Selangor

Watch Inherit The Wind. Starring Oscar winners Spencer Tracy and Fredric March, and Oscar nominated Gene Kelly. A gripping classic based on a real-life case in 1925, two great lawyers argue the case for and against a science teacher accused of the crime of teaching evolution. Q&A at the end of the movie.

Free

Darwin Day at the MicroMegaMondo of the Esapolis

ESAPOLIS Butterfly Arc via dei Colli 28, Padova, Padova, Italy

Darwin Day 2015 At the MicroMegaMondo of the Esapolis Museum Un evento speciale ed imperdibile per famiglie ed appassionati Domenica 15 Febbraio ad ESAPOLIS In via dei Colli 28 a Padova Museo ESAPOLIS della Provincia di Padova Padova, Via dei Colli 28 Il 15 Febbraio, partecipando al Darwin Day 2015, celebrato in tutto il mondo … Continued

€7 – €9

Darwin Day 2015 (Singapore)

Singapore Botanical Gardens Singapore, Singapore

Organised by the Humanist Society (Singapore) We will be spending Darwin Day 2015 at the Singapore Botanical Gardens! The Gardens, currently an applicant for UNESCO World Heritage Site status, is a world of greenery and elegance. ACTIVITIES The Society will be conducting a family-friendly competition, called the "Darwin Photo Challenge", near the Eco-Lake, about 5 … Continued

Darwin Day Party at Dinosaur World Florida

Dinosaur World 5145 Harvey Tew Road, Plant City, FL, United States

Humanist Families of Greater Tampa is hosting this family friendly event. Come join us to celebrate Darwin’s Birthday at Dinosaur World. Bring a picnic and come prepared to dance in the Blue Footed Booby Dance competition. This is a fun park and has made many upgrades since our last visit. We will have picnic tables … Continued

$8.00

Evolution Weekend: What does is mean to be EVOLVED?

Greater Nashville Unitarian Universalist Congregation 374 Hicks Road (Bellevue), Nashville, TN, United States

As part of the world-wide celebration of Evolution Weekend and the birthday of Charles Darwin, anthropologist Mike Kohut will speak at the Sunday service at Greater Nashville Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 374 Hicks Road (Bellevue) in Nashville on February 15. The service is at 11, discussion at 9:45, lunch at 12:15. Mike Kohut is a doctoral … Continued

Free

The Future of Darwin Day

Palo Alto High School 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA, United States

The Humanist Community in Silicon Valley invites you to join us for our Sunday Forum. We are thrilled to have International Darwin Day's own Evan Clark join us to talk about the future of Darwin Day. Join us for a lively discussion! Lunch to follow.

Free

“Feed Your Brain” Lecture

Center for Inquiry-L.A. 4773 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United States

Darwin Day lecture by biologist, author and blogger PZ Myers on "Bad Biology: How Adaptationist Thinking Corrupts Science." Followed by a Darwin Day birthday cake celebration.

$8

5th Annual Darwin Day Celebration of Science and Humanity

Reno Downtown Library 301 South Center St, Reno, NV, United States

Reno Darwin Day will feature presentations and exhibits by local educators, researchers, students and science enthusiasts on a wide range of subjects including the life and works of Charles Darwin; biological evolution; the contributions and benefits of scientific discovery to humanity; science education; psychology and current affairs related to science and technology. Come join us … Continued

Free

Darwin’s Birthday Bash – Huntsville, AL

AL Cooperative Extension Office 819 Cook Avenue, Huntsville, AL, United States

A potluck dinner, trivia, games, and lots of fun with science and inquiry in celebration of the birth of Charles Darwin 206 years ago.

Free

Sunday Assembly Bloomington February :: Evolution

Monroe County Public Library 303 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN, United States

Sunday Assembly Bloomington will be celebrating Darwin's discoveries at our February assembly!

Darwin and Evolutionary Anthropology

Extraordinay Ventures 200 S. Elliot Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The Ethical Humanist Society of the Triangle will celebrate Darwin Day with a talk by Nichelle Reed, a PhD student at Duke University in evolutionary anthropology. She will talk about what evolutionary anthropology is, and how Darwin’s theories influence that field.

Free

Darwin Day & Annual Meeting

Cox Creative Center 120 River Market Avenue, Little Rock, AR, United States

Please join us for this Annual Meeting of the ASF Voting Members. To be a voting member you must have paid your 2015 annual dues of $20. For those who have not yet paid, you can pay at the door. We'll have interesting news on upcoming plans, committee reports, and the election of the 2015 … Continued

Free

Omaha Metro Area Humanist Association (OMAHA) Darwin Day Event

Embassy Park Apartments Clubhouse 9045 Burt Street, Omaha, NE, United States

OMAHA will be hosting a special showing of the NOVA program "Darwin's Darkest Hour" in celebration of Darwin Day. This the two-hour drama was produced for the 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth and the 150th anniversary of his seminal work On the Origin of the Species. In 1858 Charles Darwin received a letter from naturalist … Continued

Free

Darwin Day Community Party at the Humanist Hub

The Humanist Hub 30 JFK St. 4th Floor, Cambridge, MA, United States

Darwin Day is one of our very own secular community holidays. We'll get together to party and celebrate this important recognition of Science and Reason on Sunday afternoon, the 15th! At 3:15 pm, just after the Hub Talk by Dharmesh Shah co-sponsored by GBH and HCH (see bostonhumanists.org), we'll enjoy food, drinks, special party games, … Continued

Free

“Feed Your Brain” Lecture

Costa Mesa Neighborhood Center 1845 Park Ave., United States

Darwin Day Lecture by biologist, author and blogger PZ Myers on "Bad Biology: How Adaptationist Thinking Corrupts Science."

$8

Evolutionary Biology, Then and Now – a two-speaker mini-symposium

Ashiana Indian Restaurant 5675 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross, GA, United States

The Atlanta Science Tavern is pleased to host their Third Annual Darwin Day Dinner, Sunday, February 15 at Ashiana Indian Restaurant in the Global Mall in Norcross. This year's theme continues the Darwin Day Dinner tradition of "evolutionary biology, then and now," offering a look at evolutionary biology both from a historical perspective and from … Continued

$25.00

“Let your Science curiosity evolve into something great” Darwin

Kanyosha Bujumbura, Burundi

Burundi Humanist Charity is happy to celebrate for the first time "DARWIN DAY" 2015 The location where the event will be hold is in Kanyosha, and the organizer is "Blaise Ntakarutimana" the President and Legal Representative of this secular and humanist association. As an emerging group, it will be an opportunity to talk about the … Continued

Free