"Let's Be Friends: A Skeptic Embraces the Paranormal"
Presentation by Kitty Mervine
Sponsored by CNY Skeptics
Time: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 7:00 PM
Where: Community Room at the Manlius Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave. Manlius, NY 13104, USA
Event is Free and Open to the Public
Light refreshments will be served
Please contact 1-315-636-6533 or email info@cnyskeptics.org for more information
Presentation Summary:
Kitty Mervine, skeptic investigator and author, shares with us the joys and pitfalls of working with believers in the paranormal. She believes cooperation (not confrontation) is often the best way to arrive at what we all want: the truth. From alien “experiencers” to Bigfoot hunters, Kitty enjoys her role as token skeptic amongst believers. Kitty will be sharing her adventures, and will also hand out free Bigfoot DNA collections kits, along with directions on use (while supplies last).
Presenter Bio:
Kitty Mervine is a professional artist and teacher. Her artwork has appeared in shows and galleries in both the US and Europe. She has been a fixture of the skeptical community for many years. Currently, she blogs at yankeeskeptic.com, where she offers her take on paranormal claims and the goings on the in the skeptical movement.
Central New York Skeptics (CNY Skeptics) is a community organization dedicated to the promotion of science and reason, the investigation of paranormal and fringe-science claims, and the improvement of standards for science education and critical-thinking skills.
Presentation by Kitty Mervine
Sponsored by CNY Skeptics
Time: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 7:00 PM
Where: Community Room at the Manlius Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave. Manlius, NY 13104, USA
Event is Free and Open to the Public
Light refreshments will be served
Please contact 1-315-636-6533 or email info@cnyskeptics.org for more information
Presentation Summary:
Kitty Mervine, skeptic investigator and author, shares with us the joys and pitfalls of working with believers in the paranormal. She believes cooperation (not confrontation) is often the best way to arrive at what we all want: the truth. From alien “experiencers” to Bigfoot hunters, Kitty enjoys her role as token skeptic amongst believers. Kitty will be sharing her adventures, and will also hand out free Bigfoot DNA collections kits, along with directions on use (while supplies last).
Presenter Bio:
Kitty Mervine is a professional artist and teacher. Her artwork has appeared in shows and galleries in both the US and Europe. She has been a fixture of the skeptical community for many years. Currently, she blogs at yankeeskeptic.com, where she offers her take on paranormal claims and the goings on the in the skeptical movement.
Central New York Skeptics (CNY Skeptics) is a community organization dedicated to the promotion of science and reason, the investigation of paranormal and fringe-science claims, and the improvement of standards for science education and critical-thinking skills.
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