The weather today will be mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning with numerous showers, mainly in the morning. Cooler with highs in the mid-50s and a low of 33. West winds of 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of rain is 70%.
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO FIRST TEAM 1629! This Garrett County team has returned home from the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS with the 2022 Chairman’s Award. This is THE most prestigious award and it honors the team that best represents a model for other teams to emulate and best embodies the mission of FIRST. Plus, the team earns a spot in the FIRST Robotics Hall of Fame.
These kids work their tails off to engineer a robot each “build” season. There is always an autonomous segment where the robot is moving in a pre-programmed way without human control. Then, sometimes the goal is for the robot to shoot frisbees, sometimes it lifts bricks, sometimes it shoots basketballs, sometimes it has to climb itself up a ramp, sometimes it hangs from a bar…. sometimes the game is to do a combination of all of the above! If you want to learn more about FIRST and the programs locally, send me a message!
Here is a video clip of the award ceremony — note, Dean Kamen, the founder of FIRST Robotics and inventor of the Segway, in the photos.
Also, I have to share my dad has been involved with the robotics team for 18 years. I’m so proud of him! He’s the guy that builds each of the unique fields so the team can practice the game, the cases for their LEGO map, the giant gecko cutouts, and more! He’s pictured below second in from the left… love you!
Spring into shape by joining Ranger Noah on this challenging 4-mile hike combining the Orchard Loop, Ice House Loop, and Cabin Loop.
Here are the events happening today:
- Children’s Story Time – Kitzmiller Library
- Story Time at Oakland for Ages 6-36 months
- Children’s Story Time – Accident Library
- Kids’ Book Club – Oakland Library
The Group Bike Rides depart from the parking lot immediately in front of The Tiny Corner Bike Shop every Tuesday at 5:30 PM during the late spring, summer, and early fall. Riders are grouped by ability level, so no one gets left behind.
Join Mountain State Brewing Co. at 6:00 PM for a beer pairing dinner. This Spring, we highlight a local favorite in 4 of the 5 courses, local hand-picked-ramps! SOUNDS AMAZING! 🙂
