Have you ever wondered how we create the monthly television program "The Humanist Perspective" which was a beloved creation of our President Emeritus Harry Greenberger to showcase secular humanism, local culture and issues of importance to our community. Here's your chance to learn more! It's also a chance to consider being a host for one of our upcoming programs by being a member of the studio audience, up close and personal, where you can find out about the production steps [...]

Have you ever wondered how we create the monthly television program "The Humanist Perspective" which was a beloved creation of our President Emeritus Harry Greenberger to showcase secular humanism, local culture and issues of importance to our community. Here's your chance to learn more! It's also a chance to consider being a host for one of our upcoming programs by being a member of the studio audience, up close and personal, where you can find out about the production steps [...]

For 250 years the concept of gravity was so simple: a young Isaac had shown that an apple falls from a tree for the same reason that the Moon orbits the Earth. Then, a young Albert replaced that simple idea with curved “space-time“. Since then, we have had to deal with E=mc^2, parallel universes, and black holes! Gravity plays an important role in the births and deaths of stars, the creation of elements, and even the production of sunlight. In [...]

** Why a Game-a-Thon? Nationally, Abortion Funds gather in April to compete in bowl-a-thons, but New Orleans Abortion Fund was turned away from the popular local bowling alley because they would not support this cause. Undeterred, they got creative and instead brought this fierce competition and thirst for reproductive justice to Shamrock for a beer/ping-pong, billiards, darts, and games tournament. Of course, there will be costumes and prizes! ** What do I have to do? Players who have raised $30 [...]

We are planning our annual field trip to Whitney Plantation (http://whitneyplantation.com/) in Wallace, LA. You are invited to purchase your discounted ticket for NOSHA members at $10 per person at the PayPal link at our website (regular general admission is $22). You must be on our PAID list in order to be part of our group tour. Go to https://nosha.info/ and look for the PayPal button in the right hand column. There is a drop down menu to purchase one [...]

• What we'll doJoin us in May for a trip to a New Orleans classic, Parkway Bakery, winner of multiple awards for roast beef po-boys (and the first place Anne's parents went for a date!) It's all about the po-boy here, from a simple grilled cheese to a delectable turkey dinner po-boy, with stops for vegans and dessert lovers along the way. Check out the menu here: http://parkwaypoorboys.com/ • Important to knowPlease keep us up to date on your ability [...]

** This event is not sponsored by NOSHA, but is considered to be something that our members and their families might enjoy. ** This free event will showcase the beauty and diversity of insects, spiders and other animals found in and around your home and garden. With more than 30 organizations and 40 educational booths and activities, you will have the opportunity to interact with entomologists and other scientists to learn about the fascinating world of insects, spiders, and wildlife [...]

Podcaster Thomas Smith will be our guest speaker for May! He will address humanism versus atheism, what he's observed as the differences and how we might try to recruit more humanists. Thomas Smith is a professional podcaster who began his career in 2010 when he set out to read the entire Bible from an atheist perspective in podcast form. In the beginning, the Bible was hilarious and entertaining, but it quickly turned into an incredibly tedious, confusing, and most of [...]

Have you ever wondered how we create the monthly television program "The Humanist Perspective" which was a beloved creation of our President Emeritus Harry Greenberger to showcase secular humanism, local culture and issues of importance to our community. Here's your chance to learn more! It's also a chance to consider being a host for one of our upcoming programs by being a member of the studio audience, up close and personal, where you can find out about the production steps [...]

Have you ever wondered how we create the monthly television program "The Humanist Perspective" which was a beloved creation of our President Emeritus Harry Greenberger to showcase secular humanism, local culture and issues of importance to our community. Here's your chance to learn more! It's also a chance to consider being a host for one of our upcoming programs by being a member of the studio audience, up close and personal, where you can find out about the production steps [...]