I talk about CFI Vancouver often enough, since I am a volunteer (at least as much as my schedule will allow). What my Van-centricity may have obscured is the fact that there is an active CFI branch in the interior of British Columbia. Unlike Vancouver, which is besotted with a brand of woo-ishness that is more self-injurious than dangerous to others, CFI Okanagan’s umbra is spread over communities where religion (the aggressive, angry kind) runs more or less unchecked.
Thus, it is into this maelstrom of unrestrained non-skepticality that I find myself vaulting with abandon this coming April:
That’s right, I’m returning to my childhood stomping grounds, as I’ve been invited by CFI-Okanagan to act as “celebrity”* moderator for a panel of people who actually know what they’re talking about. My job titles will include “introducing the panelist” and “shutting up” and “pointing to people in the audience so they know when it’s their turn to ask a question”. Gruelling stuff!
If you live within easy driving distance of Kelowna and are interested in learning more about vaccines, or you just want to see my shutting up skills in person, come check it out! There are rumours of a party happening on the Saturday night – if you want details you should check out the CFI-Okanagan Facebook page.
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*Said with the rollingest eyes ever
Crommunist 
So what you’re saying is that you’ve lived in Vancouver long enough to become a hipster. Gotcha.
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I don’t get it.
Your post says “May” but the event is in April. :o)
There is also a branch in Nelson – if you ever get over there let me know and I’ll drive over – I’m in Trail
Damn, I’m not in the area anymore *pout*
Will the talks be recorded for public viewing afterwards?
Nah, I don’t want to learn anything about vaccinations, I just want to evaluate your shutting-up skills 😉
The talks will be recorded and I think posted on YouTube, assuming the speakers all consent to that.