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    This Sunday GUEST JOEL LEONARD, The Maker's Maker, Visits ARCH REACTOR

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    This Sunday 8/11/19 around 1:30pm ARCH REACTOR and MEMBERS are going to be graced by

    the JOHNNY APPLESEED of Makerspaces, JOEL LEONARD and his THORMINATOR!!! 

    As Joel works with members of the space to make a Cotton Candy Machine to be used at the 10th Anniversary Party October 12th, 2019, we will have a chance to pick this mans brain and at 5:30-6:30pm an informal Q&A moderated by our PR Officer Morgan Miransky will be video taped by Gene Jordan.  For those that are not able to attend, be sure to check back as we will post the video to the website at a later time.  If you have any questions you would like answered please send to directorofpublicrelations@archreactor.org or Secretary@Archreactor.org before 3pm on Sunday and title of email: JOEL Q&A 

    We are super excited to have him visit and will be having a members dinner afterward at 7pm (members are asked to bring a side dish - as BBQ Pork and Brisket from Pappy's will be provided).  

    In the meantime, here's a few links to the press that Joel's been receiving!  SAFE TRAVELS JOEL and LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVING YOU!     

    https://anchor.fm/practical-reliability/episodes/Interview-with-Joel-Leonard-e4r456?fbclid=IwAR11OXVuuXCS2G2c3GiQpsGOkauVUUX0VV5rvWtfGQG5csX6-7XzdnFGzjs

    https://omny.fm/shows/wwj-plus/joel-leonard-brings-his-hammer-to-maker-faire?fbclid=IwAR2kcWbkHa4yXrpso3km39qmvshF5bxc9K4t17SMmeRfJ4WeR7rtwcNOxbo

    http://www.elon.edu/e-net/Article/131761?fbclid=IwAR3Ca1CIFNWf1_9jk8Ivl0hi3aNJJU4Ssb0ya_YjFgxSkIzEiFVQcnrEu7k

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    July Metal Bending Class

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    July's Sheet Metal Bending Class!

    Kim bending metal!

    In July's sheet metal bending class, we walked through using tools in the space to bend and form sheet metal.  The work was based on a template for making cell phone holders!  Thanks Victor for sharing your knowledge!

     

    Look for a write up of the class notes in the near future!

    Derek twisting metal to his will!

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    Kansas City Maker Faire

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    Join us as Arch Reactor goes to the https://kansascity.makerfaire.com/

     

    The Kansas City Maker Faire at KC's Union Station is a huge, fun-filled extravaganza filled with Makers of all Types.

    Arch Reactor will have a large space consisting of:

    • An overview of our space with demonstrations brought by our attending members
    • A demonstration and examples of cardweaving including our Giant Paracord Loom
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      AR-Presents-Cardweaving
    • Earn your Robot Drivers License by successfully navigating the robot through an obstacle course
    • Robot Drivers License - Robot
      Robot Drivers License - Robot

     

    Look for the large AR Banner in the Grand Plaza and prepare to be Amazed!

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    Pysanky 2019

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    Pysanky Egg - Butterfly
    Butterfly Egg

    Thanks to everyone who came to decorate Pysanky during Arch Reactor's 2019 Egg Party!   

     

    So Many Beautiful and Creative Eggs! Check out our Amazing Results in the Photo Album:   https://archreactor.org/photos/pysanky-2019   

     

    If you don't see your photo in the album, please Add It!

     

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    Pysanky Decorating!

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    Pysanky
    Pysanky!

    Please join  Arch Reactor on:

    Sunday, April 7 

    Tuesday, April 9 

    Saturday, April 13 <-- added!

    Sunday, April 14 

    Tuesday, April 16 

    Starting around 6:30pm on Sundays and Tuesdays.

    Starting at 10am on Saturday the 13th

    Plan on at least 3 hours (can work across multiple visits)

    Beginners welcome

    All supplies supplied (donations to the space accepted)

    Children must be supervised

    May not be suitable for young or exciteable children as this activity requires patience and attention

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    2019 Election Results

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    Please welcome the newly elected board!

    President    Derek S.
    Vice President    Chris W.
    Treasurer    Fred R.
    Secretary    Kim S.
    Sergeant at Arms    Travis K

    Public Relations   Morgan M.
    Education    Ed H.
    Webmaster    Travis M.

     

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    Super Bowl of Destruction!

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    Super Bowl of Destruction
    Everyone is invited to come to the Arch Reactor for the Super Bowl of Destruction. We will have the football game on our big screen for everyone to watch. Not interested in football? Don’t worry, we also throw this party as something for the non-football enthusiasts. As a hackerspace, we use this time to breakdown all of the donations that are no longer usable or fixable. We have hard drives, computers, printers, server equipment, and more! Come join the mayhem and destruction! Bring a Super Bowl snack to share. Destruction 3rd at Arch Reactor, 2215 Scott Ave. 63103. Game starts later. Feel free to come and go anytime.

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    9th Annual Fire & Ice Fundraiser

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    In conjunction with the Gateway Burners, we are pleased to announce the date and time and new and interesting location for our annual Fire & Ice Fundraiser!  Join us at NexCore on February 16th from 6PM-2AM!

    Fire and Ice Flier 2019

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    Malted metal update!

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    Join us for our basic metal working workshops. There will be instruction and collaboration for new people. Bring your metal projects and beverages to drink afterwards. This will be a free form event the second Friday of every month.

    BECAUSE OF PROXIMITY TO THE HOLIDAYS, THE DECEMBER MEETING IS CANCELLED!!!

    Exciting News!!! Starting in January we are going to channeling our inner hacker. We will be using things as they were never intended. Focus will be on salvaging, up-cycling, and reusing donated materials into new and usable objects. Ideas for starting projects will be pedestal stands for our plethora of grinders and wall art (donated wood and metal to make pictures and frames from scratch). Expect some planning in January and at the beginning of some meetings as projects require.

    We use multiple online events. Do not worry if you are the only one signed up. People will be there.

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    Show Me Showoff Coming Soon 11/10/2018

    [field_thumbnail]It is time once again to host the Show Me Showoff. This is a show and tell event at our space that our friends and families can attend. This event is set for November 10th at 6pm till whenever but the food will be set out until 10pm. This is an all ages welcome event. Please come and show off your stuff. We welcome you to come to show your work off from this year or previous years. Please send Tom Blevins an email pr@archreactor.org if you are planning on showing some stuff. So we can make sure there is enough space set up for you. Arch Reactor is providing food probably pizza and drinks probably soda. If you have any special requests please tell Tom. Read more...

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