Our guest speaker will be Noelle George, Executive Director with the nationally known organization, Foundation Beyond Belief, a humanist charity that promotes secular volunteering and responsible charitable giving. Guided by the principles of secular humanism, their mission is to: * Unite the humanist community in volunteering and charitable efforts. * Advocate for compassionate action throughout the world. They further their mission through these ongoing programs: Grants, Disaster Recovery, Service Corps, and Volunteer Network. Come and learn more how the secular [...]

NOSHA is the Community Partner with the New Orleans Film Festival for this film. We will have some free passes to give out to NOSHA people (first come, first served) and when those are all taken, you can still buy a ticket at the venue. Look for Charlotte or Audrey. SYNOPSIS: Thousands of Chinese students arrive in the United States each year, often confronting loneliness and culture-clash upon arrival, something director Hao Zhang (Winner: NOFF Student Pitch Award, 2017) knows [...]

"Fika", a valued social institution in Sweden, means taking a regular break to enjoy refreshments with your friends or colleagues. We would like to add that experience to NOSHA! From the book 'The Art of the Swedish Coffee Break': "Functioning as both a verb and a noun, the concept of fika is simple. It is the moment that you take a break often with a cup of coffee, but alternatively with tea, and find a baked good to pair with [...]

There's nothing like a good Indian buffet! Something for everyone and the chance for "seconds" on top of that. Nirvana has always been one of our most popular venues, so let's celebrate some curry before the holiday food hits! *** Please update your RSVP if your plans change. It's very helpful for us to know how many folks are coming, not just for the restaurant seating, but for the folks on the waiting list. We check the RSVPs right up [...]

Fidel Azazi will discuss contemporary immigration in the West from Muslim-majority countries and the dramatic cultural shift contributing to a major change in Europe and the United States. Such change has paved the way for right-wing populism to dominate the political landscape. Azazi is a Lebanese social and political activist who has worked with the International Organization for Migration under the Humanitarian Admission Program for resettlement between 2013 and 2015. Then, he served as a protection officer at Oxfam Great [...]

"Fika", a valued social institution in Sweden, means taking a regular break to enjoy refreshments with your friends or colleagues. We have added this experience to NOSHA! From the book 'The Art of the Swedish Coffee Break': "Functioning as both a verb and a noun, the concept of fika is simple. It is the moment that you take a break often with a cup of coffee, but alternatively with tea, and find a baked good to pair with it. You [...]

Dine With The Deniers! Join your friends before the craziness of the season gets going. We've been to Porter & Luke's earlier this year and found them to be very accommodating and enjoyable. Here's the menu for your consideration: http://www.porterandlukes.com/menu.html *** Please update your RSVP if your plans change. It's very helpful for us to know how many folks are coming, not just for the restaurant seating, but for the folks on the waiting list. We check the RSVPs right [...]

Learn more about the Secular Student Alliance from Ryan Bell! Bell is a former Seventh-day Adventist pastor who became an atheist after spending a "year without God" as an experiment. He has publicly spoken about his experiences before, during, and after this year, and he wrote about it in his blog "Year Without God" (later hosted by Patheos). He is a regular contributor at "The Huffington Post" and, in August 2015, launched a new blog and podcast "Life After God." [...]

That's right, folks! IT'S CARNIVAL TIME! It's time once again for Dave and Joyce's Twelfth Night Party to send off the Phunny Phorty Phellows. Y'all are invited to join NOSHA members Joyce and Dave for the start of Carnival Season with a send-off of the Phunny Phorty Phellows. The background and history of the Krewe can be found at www.phunnyphortyphellows.com Feel free to bring something tasty to share with others, although this is not a requirement. They'll provide some basic [...]

Dine With The Deniers to start the new year off right! We haven't been to Hoshun in quite a few years, so we're starting off fresh for 2019. This restaurant is popular for Asian-fusion cuisine and sushi in a sleek, modern space and an extensive menu. View the menu here -- http://www.hoshunrestaurant.com/menu.html *** Please update your RSVP if your plans change. It's very helpful for us to know how many folks are coming, not just for the restaurant seating, but [...]