Sacramento Freethought Day

Schedule

Registration will be available shortly for our 2013 event. Only registered attendees will be eligible for door prizes, plus it will help us know how many chairs and programs we'll need.

October 4 (Thursday)

A special volunteer-only dinner to thank those who have given their time to make Freethought Day a success. We'll dine at 7:00 PM. Learn about volunteering.

October 5 (Friday)

Our Fundraiser Reception featuring live entertainment, a selection of great appetizers and desserts, and the company of our speakers. Join us at 7 PM for only $75. Learn about our Fundraising Reception.

October 6 (Saturday) - Freethought Day 2012!

Here is the tentative schedule for Freethought Day. The schedule is subject to change. You may download and print the schedule, although one will be included with the Program (free to all Registered attendees).

10:00 AM	Registration Opens Visit and interact with the community groups and other organizations that are tabling at Freethought Day. Stop by our Authors' Desk to buy a few books and talk directly with the authors. Review the Freethought Gallery of past inductees. And more!
10:30 AM	Andrea Griffith, Emcee Welcoming remarks including a thank-you to all of our sponsors and supporters and last minute announcements.
10:40 AM	Author's Panel A special Q&A session with local and national authors. Learn more.
	5 Minute Intermission
11:25 AM	Victor Harris, Poet
11:35 AM	A.J. Johnson, American Atheists
12:00 PM	Steve Newton, National Center for Science Education
	20 Minute Intermission
12:45 PM	The Mockingbirds A live performance from Sacramento's only atheist choir.
12:55 PM	Rebecca Hensler, Grief Beyond Belief
1:15 PM	David Diskin, Camp Quest West A short message about the California summer camp for atheist families.
1:20 PM	Mikey Weinstein, Military Religious Freedom Foundation
	15 Minute Intermission
2:20 PM	Ashley Paramore, Secular Student Alliance
2:25 PM	Baba Brinkman, Hip Hop Artist
3:05 PM	Raffle Drawings and Group Photo To be eligible for our raffle, you must have registered in advance (it's free).
3:20 PM	Victor Harris, Poet
	15 Minute Intermission
3:40 PM	Brian Dalton, Mr. Deity
4:10 PM	Chris Lombardi, Secular Coalition of America
	15 Minute Intermission
5:05 PM	Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
5:10 PM	Jessica Ahlquist, Student Activist
	10 Minute Intermission
5:45 PM	The Mockingbirds
5:55 PM	Freethought Inductee 2012 and Closing Remarks
6:05 PM	Michael Werner, American Humanist Association
6:45 PM	Clean-Up and Goodbyes

Read the bios of our speakers, authors, and entertainers.

October 7 (Sunday)

Join us for Leadership Day, supporting the leadership of the freethought movement. The United Coalition of Reason and the Secular Student Alliance are hosting workshops and networking opportunities in the late morning and afternoon. Open to all Freethought Day attendees holding a leadership position in any freethought organization, Meetup group, or college club. Learn more.