Skeptic Magazine publisher Michael Shermer will be in Oakton, Virginia this Thursday, October 12, to discuss his new book Why Darwin Matters: The Case Against Intelligent Design. The talk is being cohosted by The Alliance for Science and the National Capitol Area Skeptics. Regrettably, I will be unable to attend. Having heard Shermer speak several times previously, I can say with some confidence that will be an interesting and informative talk. If you're anywhere near Oakton, I strongly encourage you to attend.
The talk will be from 7:30-9:30, but Shermer will be signing copies of his book before the talk. Click here for more information.
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Thanks for the heads up. I plan on attending, but only because I clicked on the link and learned that Oakton HS is actually in Vienna. I've never even heard of Oakton. (However, Google Maps assures me it's in that same area...but then again, Google Maps also finds Kingstowne, VA, which doesn't technically exist.)