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== Events Archive ==
=== 2024 ===
* January 7: Backyard Maple Syrup Making
* January 14: Intro to Sewing
* January 28: Electronics with Radios
* February 4: Woodworking 101
* February 11: Laser Cutter 101 (Make a custom Valentines Day gift!)
* February 13: Black Inventors and Makers
* February 18: Intro to CNC
* February 25: Woodturning
* March 3: 3D Printer Community Workday
* March 24: Lynchburg Maker Faire
* March 30: 10th Anniversary Open House
==== Mini Classes ====
* April 2: How to safely view the Solar Eclipse
=== 2023 ===
* January 8: Gantry Mill Work Day
* January 15: CNC Machining
* January 21: Shop Cleanup (no RSVP required)
* January 22: Building Radios/Basic RF Electronics
* January 29: Cosplay Armor
* February 5: Maple Syrup Making
* February 12: Laser Cutter 101
* February 19: TIG Welding
* February 26: Silicone Casting Day
* March 5: 3D Printing
* March 12: Wind Chimes
* March 19: Seed Starting
* March 26: Lynchburg Maker Faire
** March 25: Prep and packing for Maker Faire
* April 2: CNC Gantry Mill
* April 4: Synthesizer Mini-Class (Confirmed!)
* April 9: Basics Fiberglass/Carbon/Composites
* April 16: <del>Anodizing Day</del>
** Canceled due to safety concerns
* April 23: Kites (might be kite making, might be kite photography)
* April 30: Resin Printing
* May 7: Intro to Radio
* May 21: Modifying CAD
* June 4: Modern Kites (may also touch on kite making and kite photography)
* June 11: Shop Work Day
* June 13 (Tuesday): Class Planning at business meeting
* June 17: Hacksburg at Summer Solstice Fest
* June 18: Workshop Open House
* June 25: Leatherworking Basics
* July 9: 3D Printer Work Day
* July 16: Bicycle Work Day
* July 23: Intro to Programming with Python
* July 30: <del>Safe and Legal Pyrotechnics</del>
** Canceled due to safety/publicity concerns
* August 6: Basic Web Development (HTML, CSS, JS)
* August 13: Animation in Blender
* August 20: Canning 101
* August 27: CNC Machining
* September 3: None (Labor Day weekend)
* September 6 3-6 PM: Hacksburg Open House (Game Changer Week)
* September 10: Laser Cutter 101
* September 17: DIY Home Maintenance
* September 23: Maple Tree Identification Walk
* September 24 : Blender Animation
* September 30: Tips and Tricks to build your own Costumes/Cosplay (Remote)
* October 1: 3D Printer Workday + Compile your own Firmware
* October 7: Lightsaber signups due (tentative)
* October 7-8: <del>HacksCamp 23 (Hacksburg group camping trip)</del>
** Canceled due to lack of interest
* October 14: Lightsaber kickoff (tentative)
* October 15: Apple Cider Making - Part 1
** October 10 (Tuesday): Deadline for bulk apple order
* October 22: Apple Cider Making - Part 2
* October 29: Hard Cider and Fermentation
* November 5: Sewing 101
* November 12: Resin Printing
** With information on printing for metal casting
* December 3: Holiday Ornament
* December 10: <del>Aluminum Casting</del>
** Rescheduled for weather
* December 12 6:30 PM: Annual Meeting (Members Only)
* December 17: Smart Home Alone (Home Assistant)
==== Mini Classes ====
* June 27: Automating Leatherwork
** Supplements Leatherworking Basics class (June 25)
* July 11: Working with Stepper Motors
* July 18: Future Aerial Transport Discussion
* July 25: How to Use AI Tools (bring a computer)
* August 1: Introduction to Slide Rules
* August 8: Adding E-commerce to a Website
** Supplements Basic Web Development class (August 6)
* August 15: Forest Maintenance Discussion
* September 12: Laser Taco Tuesday
* September 26: Photogrammetry
* October 3: Working with LEDs (costume, etc)
* October 10: Apple Grinder Motor Replacement
* October 24: Intro to Solar Power
* October 31: Hacksburg Halloween: Come in costume, Laser engraved pumpkins
* November 7: Election Day
* November 14: Astrophotography
* November 28: Prep for Holiday Ornaments
==== Community Events ====
* February 11-12: [https://biglickcomiccon.com/ Big Lick Comic Con]
* March 11: Raspberry Pi Jam with Roanoke Robotics!
* March 20: Game Night at Virginia Tech Library
* March 31-April 1: Shadowfest Con with VTSFFC
* April 15: STEM Day at Virginia Western Community College
* April 19: STEAM Night at the Salem Red Sox (please contact the Board to volunteer)
* April 22 10:00AM to 2:00PM: NRV Repair Cafe at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Christansburg
* April 29: YMCA Healthy Kids Day (please contact the board to volunteer)
* May 3 6:00PM to 8:00PM: [https://www.meetup.com/starcityswug/events/284932176/ StarCitySWUG Presents 3D Scanners]
* May 19-26: [https://downtownblacksburg.com/events/bikesburg Bikesburg - A week-long celebration of bicycles in Blacksburg]
* May 24-July 12: [https://vtymca.org/pottery-2/ YMCA Summer Pottery Classes]
* June 3 4-6pm: [https://www.facebook.com/nrvcommunitygardens/posts/pfbid0aASuEqCCNrfoJhRVPExBpgyhqFw4BTSBKDQycEiaw3xaqe67PXjVUXW8fPApnCxxl Foraging Walk and Potluck Dinner] (Facebook link)
* June 10-11: [https://www.floydartcenter.org/stores/products/beginner-blacksmithing-blk-061023-2 Beginner Blacksmithing]
* August 5th: [https://roanokehamfest.info/ Roanoke Hamfest]
* August 31 – Sep. 4 in Atlanta, GA: [https://www.dragoncon.org/ Dragon Con]
* September 5-8: [https://www.vtcrc.com/game-changer-week/ VT CRC Game Changer Week]
** Hacksburg will be assisting pitch contest competitors with prototypes, etc
=== 2022 ===
* January 9: [[Events/2022/Woodworking_101_January|Woodworking 101]], Ages 16+, $30 material fee
* January 16: [[Events/2022/Vacuum_Former_Work_Day|Vacuum Former Work Day]], No RSVP or class fee
* January 23: [[Events/2022/Smart_Home_Alone|Smart Home Alone!]]
* January 25 7:00 PM: Annual Meeting, '''Members Only'''
* January 29: [[Events/2022/Vacuum_Former_Work_Day|Vacuum Former Work Day]], No RSVP or class fee
* January 30: [[Events/2022/Foam_Armor_Basics|Foam Armor Basics]], Ages 14+
* February 6: [[Events/2022/Laser_February|Valentine's Day Laser Class]], Ages 14+, $10 optional material fee
* February 13: [[Events/2022/Costume_Distressing_and_Aging|Costume Distressing and Aging]], Ages 14+
* February 20: [[Events/2022/Resin_Printer_February|Resin Printer Basics]], Ages 16+
* February 26 (was 27, updated): [[Events/2022/Test_and_Measurement|Electronics Bench Basics]], Ages 14+
* March 5: Raspberry Pi Jam with Roanoke Robotics (https://www.meetup.com/Roanoke-Robotics/events/282186823)
* March 6: [[Events/2022/Starting_Plants_and_Gardening|Starting Plants and Gardening]], Ages 14+
* March 13: Vacuum Former Work Day, no RSVP or class fee
* March 20: [[Events/2022/Small_Engine_Maintenance|Small Engine Maintenance]], Ages 16+
* March 27: [[Events/2022/Woodworking_March|Woodworking 101]], Ages 16+
* April 2: Maker Faire Prep Day, no RSVP or class fee, intended for Maker Faire booth attendees
* April 3: Lynchburg Maker Faire (https://lynchburg.makerfaire.com/)! Hacksburg will have a booth but it's a super fun event and attendance is encouraged.
* April 8-9: Shadowfest on the Virginia Tech Campus
* April 9: Arduino Jam with Roanoke Robotics (https://www.meetup.com/Roanoke-Robotics/events/282186858)
* April 10: [[Events/2022/Metal_Casting_April|Metal Casting]], Ages 16+
* April 17: [[Events/2022/Printer_Work_Day_April|3D Printer Work Day]], Ages 14+, no RSVP or class fee, bring your printers to work on
* April 30: Blacksburg YMCA Healthy Kids Day (https://vtymca.org/healthy-kids-day/)
* May 1: [[Events/2022/Silicone_Mold_Making|Silicone Mold Making]], Ages 14+
* May 8: [[Events/2022/Sharpening_April|Slow-Speed Precision Knife Sharpening]], Ages 18+
* May 15: [[Events/2022/Bicycle_Repair|Bicycle Repair Day]]
* May 22: Vacuum Former Work Day, no RSVP required
* June 5: [[Events/2022/Sewing_101|Sewing 101]], Ages 14+
* June 12: Shop Spring Clean-up, no RSVP required
* June 18: [https://downtownblacksburg.com/summer-solstice-blacksburg.aspx Hacksburg at Summer Solstice Fest]
* June 19: Hacksburg Open House, no RSVP required
* June 26: [[Events/2022/Laser_June|Laser 101]], Ages 14+, $10 optional material fee
* July 10: [[Events/2022/CNC_July|CNC Machining]], Ages 16+
* July 17: [[Events/2022/Kites_July|Modern Kites]], Ages 14+
* July 24: [[Events/2022/Woodworking_July|Woodworking 101]], Ages 16+
* July 31: [[Events/2022/Laser_July|Laser 101]], Ages 14+, Special project: Custom Name Puzzles!
* August 5-6: Downtown Blacksburg Steppin' Out!
* August 7: Hacksburg Open House, no RSVP required
* August 14: [[Events/2022/Canning_August|Canning 101]], Ages 16+
* August 21: [[Events/2022/Welding_August|Welding 101]], Ages 16+
* August 28: [[Events/2022/Bike_August|Bike Repair Session]], Ages 14+
* September 11: [[Events/2022/Fourth_Axis_September|Advanced Fourth Axis Machining]], Ages 16+
* September 14 2:00PM-5:00PM: VT CRC Game Changer Week - Open House
* September 15: VT CRC Game Changer Week - Block Party and Hydrogen T-Shirt Cannon!
* September 18: [[Events/2022/Resin_September|Resin Printing]], Ages 14+
* September 25: [[Events/2022/Casting_September|Sand Casting]], Ages 14+
* October 2: Canning and Preserving
* October 9: Natural Pigments and Fabric Dying
* October 16 and 23: Hacksburg Cider Pressing!
* October 30: Hard Cider Making, Ages 21+
* November 6: Welding 101 (Stick and TIG)
==== Community Events ====
* October 22, 10am-4pm: [https://geos.vt.edu/Announcements/geofair-and-mineral-sale.html GeoFair and Mineral Sale @ Virginia Tech]
* October 29-30, 9am-4pm: [https://www.floydartcenter.org/stores/products/beginner-blacksmithing-blk-102922 Beginner Blacksmithing @ Floyd Center for the Arts]
* November 3, 5 to 9 PM: Newman Library event
* November 5, 10am: [https://vector-space.org/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D646%26reset%3D1 Hill City Robot Combat V]
* November 5, 10am-2pm: Repair Cafe at the NRV ReStore
* November 5, 10am-3pm: [https://www.floydartcenter.org/stores/products/beginner-stained-glass-gls-110522 Beginner Stained Glass @ Floyd Center for the Arts]
* November 12, 11am-3pm: [https://www.floydartcenter.org/stores/products/melting-mushrooms-gls-111222 Melting Mushrooms Glassworking @ Floyd Center for the Arts]
* November 21, 10am-3pm: [https://www.floydartcenter.org/stores/products/beginner-stained-glass-gls-112122 Beginner Stained Glass @ Floyd Center for the Arts]
* December 3, 8:30am: [https://www.meetup.com/roanoke-robotics/events/284477267/ VWCC Autonomous Robot Competition]
=== 2021 ===
* June 27: [[Events/2021/3D_Printer|3D Printer Build/Workshop Day]] (no RSVP)
* August 6-7: Steppin Out! http://www.blacksburgsteppinout.com/
* August 8: Hacksburg In-Person Open House
* October 10: [[Events/2021/Cider|Seventh Annual Hacksburg Cider Pressing!]], All ages, bring your own apples
* October 15, 6:00PM to 10:00PM: Habicraft, held by Hacksburg and the Christiansburg Habitat for Humanity ReStore: https://allevents.in/blacksburg/habicraft-building-competition/200021587373509
* October 17: [[Events/2021/Cider|Seventh Annual Hacksburg Cider Pressing!]], All ages, bring your own apples
* October 24: [[Events/2021/Fermenting|Fermenting Basics]], Ages 21+
* October 26 (Tuesday Meeting): Pumpkin carving, may or may not involve lasers
* October 31: [[Events/2021/Pumpkin_Chunkin|First Annual Pumpkin Chunkin!]]
* November 6: Lightsaber making with the lightsaber club at Virginia Tech
* November 7: [[Events/2021/Woodworking_November|Woodworking 101]], Ages 16+, $30 for members and $35 for non-members (wood is expensive now!)
* November 14: [[Events/2021/Laser_November|Laser 101]], Ages 16+, $10 for members and $15 for non-members for supplies.
* November 21: [[Events/2021/RGB_Arduino|RGB Lights with Smart Controllers]], Ages 12+, optional $15 class fee for controller and lights.
* December 5: [[Events/2021/Ornaments|Third Annual Holiday Ornament Making]], All ages
* December 12: [[Events/2021/Casting_December|Casting 101]], Ages 16+
=== 2020 ===
