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3D Printing at Richfield Library
The Richfield District Library is taking the lead in bringing technology and training to Idaho communities. The library director, Clay Ritter, is also the director at the Shoshone Public Library. Clay has participated in two “Make It” trainings provided by the Idaho Commission for Libraries on behalf of the libraries and is bringing the skills he learned to library patrons in Richfield and Shoshone. By appointment, Clay helps patrons of all ages learn to use the 3D printer at either library. “I printed a dirt bike,” said 10 year old Dominic Gross with wide eyes. Other patrons have printed cell phone cases, guitar picks, a camera lens hood and keychains. The 3D printer is available for patrons
to print out objects they have created or downloaded from “Thingiverse” on a first come, first serve basis. Patrons of the library also have the opportunity to participate in “Summer of Code,” a program powered by the Khan Academy and funded by the J.A. and
Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation. Each Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. students in grades 2-12 can learn an introduction to coding via Khan Academy’s “Intro to JavaScript” course at the Richfield Library District. No RSVP is required.
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Annual Firemen’s BBQ
The Gooding Fire Department is holding its annual BBQ this Saturday, June 25th, at the East Side Park from 11 am to 2 pm. During this day-long event there will be static displays from: Gooding Fire Department, Forest Service, BLM, and the National Guard. A general raff le along with a rifle raffle will take place around 2 pm. The Fire Department will have BBQ shirts along with their “tough enough to wear pink” shirts for sale. Proceeds will go directly to local families in Gooding who are dealing with cancer. Library director Clay Ritter helps Dominic Gross, age Over the last few years they 10, Chase Hutchinson, age 7, and Tori Hutchinson, age have donated thousands of 5, learn to use the 3D printer. Photo by Holly Cook dollars to local families and proceeds from last year’s BBQ were used to support several families who lost their homes to fire. The Gooding Fire De This Friday and Saturday, Tim and Jan Moore will be hosting their annual gathering partment would like to give south of Wendell. Country Gospel singers Jeff Gore and Kristyn Harris will be leading a special thanks to local an Old-fashioned Tent meeting starting at 6 p.m. each evening. businesses for the donations Friday evening will include pie and coffee. Saturday will add BBQ and country fixins (the received from the ‘Fire Pup’ message will begin at 7:00 followed by old-time western music with Kristyn Harris). program. The proceeds, will Everyone is welcome! Just follow the music to 1473 E 3600 S - take Highway 46 south once again, make it posto the 3600 road, then go west 2.25 miles. sible to educate elementary
Cowboy Gathering at the Lazy
2 Ranch
Come enjoy a great evening with friends and neighbors.
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