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== Events Archive ==
=== 2025 ===
* January 5: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3d-printer-community-work-day 3D Printer Workday]
* January 12: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/maple-syrup-making Maple Syrup Making]
* January 19: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/intro-to-electronics-with-radios Radios 101]
* January 26: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/leatherworking-basics Leatherworking] - '''CANCELLED'''
* February 2: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/2025-fundraising-gala-84 Intro to CNC]
* February 9: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/laser-cutter-101-make-a-diy-valentines-day-gift Laser Cutter 101]
* February 16: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/woodworking--101 Woodworking 101]
* February 23: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/silicone-mold-making-and-casting Silicone Casting]
* March 2: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/intro-to-woodturning-on-the-lathe Woodturning 101]
* March 9: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/metal-casting Metal Casting]
* March 16: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/seed-starting-and-gardening-basics Seed Starting]
* March 23: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/retro-systems-workday Retrocomputing]
* April 6: No Class
* April 13: No Class - Space Improvement Day
* April 20: No Class - Happy Easter!
* April 27: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/intro-to-freecad Intro to FreeCAD]
** Instructor: Hunter Irving
* May 4: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/make-the-fourth-star-wars-day-open-house Make the Fourth: Star Wars Day + Open House]
* May 11: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/laser-cutter-101-mothers-day-edition Laser Cutter 101: Mother's Day Edition]
** Instructor: Joshua Eggleston
* May 18: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/wind-chime-making Wind Chime Making]
** Instructor: Max Bareiss
* May 25: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/podcasting-101-find-your-voice-and-share-it-with-the-world Podcasting 101]
** Instructor: Joshua Eggleston
=== 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 18: Intro to CNC
* February 25: Woodturning
* March 3: 3D Printer Community Workday
* March 24: Lynchburg Maker Faire
* March 30: 10th Anniversary Open House
* April 21: Modern Kites
* April 28: AI Image Generation
* May 5, 5-7 PM: Star Wars Costume/Lightsaber Contest
* May 12: Designing Circuit Boards in KiCad
* May 19: Introduction to Holograms
* June 2: Woodworking 101
* June 9: Resin Printing
* June 15 (Sat): Summer Solstice Fest (Downtown)
* June 16: Summer Solstice Weekend Open House
* <s>June 23: Homebrewing 101 (focus on beer brewing)</s> Cancelled due to lack of signup
* June 30: Laser Cutter 101
* July 14: CNC Part 1
* July 21: Smart Home with Home Assistant
* July 28: Vinyl Cutting
* August 4: Embroidery
* August 11: CNC Part 2
* August 18: Canning 101
* August 24 (Sat): Radford Community Fair
* August 25: Sand Casting
* September 2 (Monday): Cookout - Location: CRC Pavilion @ Noon until 2PM
* September 8: Laser Cutter 101
* September 15: Resin Printer 101
* September 22: PCB Design
* September 29: Embroidery Workshop (No Class)
* October 1 (Tues.): Laser Taco Tuesday
* October 5 (Sat.): Maple Tree Identification Walk
* October 6: Space Improvement Day (No Class)
* October 13 & 20: 10th Annual Cider Making
* October 27: Fermentation (Hard Cider and Homebrew)
* October 29 (Tues.): Costume Weekly Meeting!
* October 27: Fermentation (Hard Cider and Homebrew)
* October 29 (Tues.): Costume Weekly Meeting and 3D Terrain Models
* November 3: Sand Casting
* November 10: CNC Machining Vacuum Forms
* November 17: Vacuum Former
* December 8: Holiday Ornaments
* December 15: [https://www.meetup.com/hacksburgva/events/304162108/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link Kites]
* December 17: Annual Meeting/Member Holiday Party
==== Mini Classes ====
* February 13: Black Inventors and Makers
* April 2: How to safely view the Solar Eclipse
* September 10: Intro to E-bikes
* September 17: Partial Lunar Eclipse
* September 24: Embroidery with InkStitch
* October 15: Intro to Solar Power
=== 2023 ===
* 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
* 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 ====
* 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 ===