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For Immediate Release
Contact: Warren Buckleitner, warren@mediatech.org or Carol Wachter mediatechnj@gmail.com, 908-284-2006.
June 27, 2010, Flemington, NJ. The Mediatech Foundation, Flemington’s non-profit community technology center, has released a list of summer activities, as follows:
WEDENESDAY NIGHTS IN JULY — TECHNOLOGY SELF IMPROVEMENT CLUB (TSIC)
When: Wednesday evenings in July.
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm, July 7, 14, 21 and 28.
Cost? Free to the public.
It is more fun to learn something new in a group, especially when you can get help from a friend. This informal, free community help session is designed to help you become a better, smarter user of computer-based technologies or services, like Facebook or Google. Are you struggling with your Facebook page, or would you like to learn how to set one up? Perhaps you’d like to use Twitter, Linkedin or learn some hidden secrets of WordPress? Designed to turn your Facebook frown upside down, this weekly “geek meet” matches the experienced with the novices. The four weekly sessions allow you to try something out, meet with a coach and then come back the next week for more, if needed. The volunteer facilitator is Lea Klein, Computer Coordinator at Desmares Elementary School. Lea will start each meeting with a short lesson, and then break into informal learning groups, on request. Feel free to bring your laptop (free wi-fi is available). No prior experience is needed; absolute beginners, or seasoned coaches, are welcome to attend. Questions? Contact Lea at lklein@frsd.k12.nj.us or visit Lea’s homepage at http://bit.ly/b6t7kT
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING CAMP FOR CHILDREN
When: Week 1 is August 2-6, Week 2 is August 9 – 13
Time: 9:30 AM to noon, Monday through Friday
Cost: $10/day suggested donation, for five days ($50 total).
This camp will introduce children to some powerful programming ideas using Scratch, the graphic computer language designed at MIT. The camp is limited to 14 children, and it sold out last year. Parents are encouraged stay to help. Scratch is easy to earn, and fun to watch. To register, call 908-284-2006 from 3-5 in the afternoon or come the Mediatech Foundation during open hours.
THE SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS HISTORIC FLIGHT REPLICATION
Where: The County Court House, Main Street (the actual flight will take place at Mediatech)
When: Friday night, August 7 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM: Introduction to the flight. Saturday morning, August 8 at 8:53 AM: takeoff.
Following two failed attempts to cross the Atlantic in real time, a group of young pilots will again attempt a crash-free, non-stop flight. Using a powerful flight simulator, the students will guide the Spirit of St. Louis off the runway at exactly 8:53 AM on Saturday, August 8 from Long Island, and land at approximately 2:30 PM the next day, in France, flying all night, taking shifts. The pilots can use GPS for navigation, but must also fly in real time weather. Unlike Lindbergh, they don’t have a choice in the time of takeoff, or the weather. If you know of a young pilot please have them call 908-284-2006.
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Contact: Carol Wachter or Warren Buckleitner, Mediatech Foundation, 118 Main Street, Flemington, NJ 08822Phone: 908-284-2006Web site: http://www.mediatech.org
Via email: Warren Buckleitner (warren@mediatech.org or Carol Wachter mediatechnj@gmail.com)
