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December, 2024

Sunday
1
New England Sci-Tech
10:00 AM
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Prep for BEGINNING National Latin Exam, 10 Sundays, Sept 8 to Nov 24, 10:00-11:30 AM, HYBRID, $198, (Members $144).
Sunday
1
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On Sundays, open members time is usually 12:30-3:30 pm. Leadership Team members are welcome to stay through the meetings on alternate Sundays 4-5 pm.
Sunday
1
New England Sci-Tech
3:00 PM
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Single-session Laser Engraving Workshop: Learn how to use the Glowforge laser engraver to make ornaments for the holidays. A parent and their child may work together on the same project for no extra charge. Single 1.5 hr evening sessions.
Sunday
1
New England Sci-Tech
4:30 PM
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Learn how to solder electronics to make cool gadgets such as snowflake ornament, FM radio, crystal nightlight, spinning top, and more. Kit is included in the workshop price.
Monday
2
Monday
2
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Prep for the Pegasus National Mythology Exam, 12 Mondays, Dec 2, 16, 23,30, Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, 4:00-5:00 PM, by ZOOM, $198, (Members $144). (No class Dec 9)
Monday
2
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Prep for the INTRO National Latin Exam, 12 Mondays, Dec 2, 16, 23,30, Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, 5:00-6:00 PM, by ZOOM, $198, (Members $144). (No class Dec 9)
Monday
2
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Prep for the Pegasus National Mythology Exam, 12 Mondays, Dec 2, 16, 23,30, Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, 6:00-7:00 PM, by ZOOM, $198, (Members $144). (No class Dec 9)
Tuesday
3
New England Sci-Tech
9:30 AM
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TUE Dec 3, 10, 17, 2024 (Only 3 sessions), 9:30-11:30 AM

Session 4A: Basic Electronics/Robotics (grades 4-8)

Discount prices for members. We can adjust topics of the following classes to meet your student‘s interests.
Tuesday
3
New England Sci-Tech
12:30 PM
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TUE Dec 3, 10, 17, 2024 (Only 3 sessions), 12:30-2:30 PM

Session 4B: Basic Electronics/Robotics (grades 4-8)

Discount prices for members. We can adjust topics of the following classes to meet your student‘s interests.
Tuesday
3
New England Sci-Tech
2:45 PM
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Latin Roots (gr 4-8) TUE Dec 3, 10, 17, (3 meetings) 2:45-3:45 PM, $45, (Members $35).
Tuesday
3
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On Tuesdays, open members time is usually 3-9 pm. Earlier by appointment.
Tuesday
3
New England Sci-Tech
4:30 PM
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Learn how to solder electronics to make cool gadgets such as snowflake ornament, FM radio, crystal nightlight, spinning top, and more. Kit is included in the workshop price.
Tuesday
3
New England Sci-Tech
6:00 PM
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The Volunteer Examiner Team of New England Amateur Radio, Inc. (NEAR) offers regular in-person amateur radio license exams at New England Sci-Tech, 16 Tech Circle, Natick, MA. License Candidates: Please read the procedures explained here. Examiners please RSVP from this page.
Tuesday
3
New England Sci-Tech
7:00 PM
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Radio Club meets in-person and on-line. Register only if you are planning to attend in person so we can have a head count for ordering pizza. Otherwise, use the zoom link to join us on-line.
Wednesday
4
New England Sci-Tech
9:30 AM
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Bring your group or "pod" to a workshop at NEST. Let us offer a 2-hour enrichment program geared to your group‘s interests.
Wednesday
4
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Battlin’Bots is a real engineering activity, building "problem solving" and critical thinking skills. It is popular with students in grades 4-8 but suitable for high school level as well.
Wednesday
4
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Battlin’Bots is a real engineering activity, building "problem solving" and critical thinking skills. It is popular with students in grades 4-8 but suitable for high school level as well.
Wednesday
4
New England Sci-Tech
6:30 PM
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WEDNESDAY EVENINGS – ADULT ED –
Single-session Laser Engraving Workshop: Dec 4, 6:30-8:00 pm. For Adults only, learn how to use the Glowforge laser engraver to make ornaments for the holidays. A spouse may work with you together on the same project for no extra charge. Single 1.5 hr evening sessions.
Thursday
5
New England Sci-Tech
9:30 AM
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Dec 5, 12, 19, 2024 (Only 3 sessions), 9:30-11:30 AM

Session 4B: Basic Electronics/Robotics (grades 4-8)

Discount prices for members. We can adjust topics of the following classes to meet your student‘s interests.
Thursday
5
New England Sci-Tech
12:30 PM
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Dec 5, 12, 19, 2024 (Only 3 sessions), 12:30-2:30 PM

Session 4E: Basic Electronics/Robotics (grades 4-8)

Discount prices for members. We can adjust topics of the following classes to meet your student‘s interests.
Thursday
5
New England Sci-Tech
4:30 PM
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Woodworking Workshop for students in grades 4 though 9. Learn basic hand tools while making a practical or ornamental gift for someone‘s birthday or other special day. 3 sessions, 4:30-6:00pm, materials included.
Thursday
5
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For students in grades 4 through 9.
THURSDAY EVENINGS 6:00-8:00 pm.
Members $25, non-members $35. You can sign up for each date individually on the Events Calendar. You REGISTER and MUST pay before each session. OR, you can save money by registering once for a SEASON, Fall, Winter, Spring and get 13 weeks for the price of 10. Click the "Season" listing at the start of each 13-week season.
Friday
6
New England Sci-Tech
9:30 AM
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Beginning Latin for Home School (gr 4-8)
Friday
6
New England Sci-Tech
3:00 PM
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Single-session Laser Engraving Workshop: Learn how to use the Glowforge laser engraver to make ornaments for the holidays. A parent and their child may work together on the same project for no extra charge. Single 1.5 hr evening sessions.
Friday
6
New England Sci-Tech
4:30 PM
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Learn how to solder electronics to make cool gadgets such as snowflake ornament, FM radio, crystal nightlight, spinning top, and more. Kit is included in the workshop price.
Friday
6
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On Fridays, open members time is usually 6-9 pm.
Friday
6
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Scout Leaders only: You may reserve this FREE time block by "registering" for the event. Up to 10 scouts may attend this event.
Friday
6
New England Sci-Tech
7:00 PM
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Scout Leaders only: You may reserve this FREE time block by "registering" for the event. Up to 10 scouts may attend this event.
Friday
6
New England Sci-Tech
8:00 PM
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Join us for stargazing at our public telescope nights. On a typical evening we will turn our large 12" diameter telescope toward the moon, planets, stars, space station, and other objects in the night sky.

This event is free and open to the public on scheduled Friday or Saturday evenings, weather permitting. Children are welcome, however they must be supervised by parents at all times. Optional: BYO binoculars, warm jacket, hand sanitizer, bug repellent.
Saturday
7
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On Saturdays, open members time is usually 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Sometimes you can stay later.
Saturday
7
New England Sci-Tech
9:30 AM
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Meeting 1, Intro to NASA rocket and balloon flights.
Saturday
7
New England Sci-Tech
12:00 PM
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Open House –– on certain Saturdays and Sundays. Please register so we will expect you. Come check out the makerspace and take a tour. Bring the kids and other families. Our facilities are geared toward children in grade 4 and up. You can hold a rock from outer space (meteorite), or a dinosaur egg, or a tooth from a Woolly Mammoth!
Saturday
7
New England Sci-Tech
1:00 PM
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Exciting engineering workshop hosted by the New England Weather Balloon Society. Students design and build a scientific payload that will fly to the edge of space aboard a high altitude balloon.

Signups in October and November.
Saturday
7
New England Sci-Tech
1:00 PM
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Exciting engineering workshop hosted by the New England Weather Balloon Society. Students design and build a scientific payload that will fly to the edge of space aboard a high altitude balloon.

Signups in October and November.
Saturday
7
New England Sci-Tech
1:00 PM
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Exciting engineering workshop hosted by the New England Weather Balloon Society. Students design and build a scientific payload that will fly to the edge of space aboard a high altitude balloon.

Signups in October and November.
Saturday
7
New England Sci-Tech
3:00 PM
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Exciting engineering workshop hosted by the New England Weather Balloon Society. Students design and build a scientific payload that will fly to the edge of space aboard a high altitude balloon.

Signups in October and November.
Saturday
7
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Scout Leaders and Party Planners: You may reserve this time block of up to 2 hours by "registering" for the event. We will then negotiate the fine details. Payment comes after we agree on everything.
Saturday
7
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Game Night- Board Games, MAGIC (the gathering) - learn how to play! Battlin‘Bots, MineCraft, etc. Public Telescope weather permitting
Saturday
7
New England Sci-Tech
6:00 PM
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Scout Leaders only: You may reserve this FREE time block by "registering" for the event. Up to 10 scouts may attend this event.
Saturday
7
New England Sci-Tech
7:00 PM
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Scout Leaders only: You may reserve this FREE time block by "registering" for the event. Up to 10 scouts may attend this event.
Saturday
7
New England Sci-Tech
8:00 PM
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Join us for stargazing at our public telescope nights. On a typical evening we will turn our large 12" diameter telescope toward the moon, planets, stars, space station, and other objects in the night sky.

This event is free and open to the public on scheduled Friday or Saturday evenings, weather permitting. Children are welcome, however they must be supervised by parents at all times. Optional: BYO binoculars, warm jacket, hand sanitizer, bug repellent.
Sunday
8
New England Sci-Tech
10:00 AM
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Prep for BEGINNING National Latin Exam, 10 Sundays, Dec 8, 15, 22, 29, Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 10:00-11:30 AM, In Person, $198, (Members $144).
Sunday
8
New England Sci-Tech
11:00 AM
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Prep for BEGINNING National Latin Exam, 10 Sundays, Dec 8, 15, 22, 29, Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, In Person, $198, (Members $144).
Sunday
8
New England Sci-Tech
12:30 PM
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Learn how to control robotic sensors, servos, and LEDs using the most popular and widely used robotics microcontroller development board, the Arduino.
Sunday
8
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On Sundays, open members time is usually 12:30-3:30 pm. Leadership Team members are welcome to stay through the meetings on alternate Sundays 4-5 pm.
Sunday
8
New England Sci-Tech
1:00 PM
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The Volunteer Examiner Team of New England Amateur Radio, Inc. (NEAR) offers regular in-person amateur radio license exams at New England Sci-Tech, 16 Tech Circle, Natick, MA. License Candidates: Please read the procedures explained here. Examiners please RSVP from this page.
Sunday
8
New England Sci-Tech
2:00 PM
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Open House –– on certain Saturdays and Sundays. Please register so we will expect you. Come check out the makerspace and take a tour. Bring the kids and other families. Our facilities are geared toward children in grade 4 and up. You can hold a rock from outer space (meteorite), or a dinosaur egg, or a tooth from a Woolly Mammoth!
Sunday
8
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This ONLINE ham radio course will get you ready to take the Ham Radio GENERAL license exam, the SECOND of three certification levels. Geared toward adults, as well as junior high, high school, and home-school students. Four Sundays, DEC 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024, 6:00-9:00 pm Eastern (3:00-6:00 Pacific)
Monday
9
Tuesday
10
New England Sci-Tech
9:30 AM
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TUE Dec 3, 10, 17, 2024 (Only 3 sessions), 9:30-11:30 AM

Session 4A: Basic Electronics/Robotics (grades 4-8)

Discount prices for members. We can adjust topics of the following classes to meet your student‘s interests.
Tuesday
10
New England Sci-Tech
12:30 PM
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TUE Dec 3, 10, 17, 2024 (Only 3 sessions), 12:30-2:30 PM

Session 4B: Basic Electronics/Robotics (grades 4-8)

Discount prices for members. We can adjust topics of the following classes to meet your student‘s interests.
Tuesday
10
New England Sci-Tech
2:45 PM
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Latin Roots (gr 4-8) TUE Dec 3, 10, 17, (3 meetings) 2:45-3:45 PM, $45, (Members $35).
Tuesday
10
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On Tuesdays, open members time is usually 3-9 pm. Earlier by appointment.
Tuesday
10
New England Sci-Tech
4:00 PM
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Scout Leaders and Party Planners: You may reserve this time block of up to 2 hours by "registering" for the event. We will then negotiate the fine details. Payment comes after we agree on everything.
Tuesday
10
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Radio Club meets in-person and on-line. Register only if you are planning to attend in person so we can have a head count for ordering pizza. Otherwise, use the zoom link to join us on-line.
Wednesday
11
New England Sci-Tech
9:30 AM
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Bring your group or "pod" to a workshop at NEST. Let us offer a 2-hour enrichment program geared to your group‘s interests.
Wednesday
11
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School Early Release Day Hours, Members free, Guests of Members $30 pre-paid. Sign up HERE.
Wednesday
11
New England Sci-Tech
6:30 PM
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WEDNESDAY EVENINGS – ADULT ED –
2-session Bluebird House workshop: Dec 11 and 18, 6:30-8:00 pm. For Adults only, learn hand tools and certain power tools to build a birdhouse for Bluebirds. Two evenings for 1.5 hrs each. If you finish ahead of schedule, we will teach you how to laser-engrave a plaque to mount on your birdhouse.
Thursday
12
New England Sci-Tech
9:30 AM
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Dec 5, 12, 19, 2024 (Only 3 sessions), 9:30-11:30 AM

Session 4B: Basic Electronics/Robotics (grades 4-8)

Discount prices for members. We can adjust topics of the following classes to meet your student‘s interests.
Thursday
12
New England Sci-Tech
12:30 PM
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Dec 5, 12, 19, 2024 (Only 3 sessions), 12:30-2:30 PM

Session 4E: Basic Electronics/Robotics (grades 4-8)

Discount prices for members. We can adjust topics of the following classes to meet your student‘s interests.
Thursday
12
New England Sci-Tech
4:30 PM
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Woodworking Workshop for students in grades 4 though 9. Learn basic hand tools while making a practical or ornamental gift for someone‘s birthday or other special day. 3 sessions, 4:30-6:00pm, materials included.
Thursday
12
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For students in grades 4 through 9.
THURSDAY EVENINGS 6:00-8:00 pm.
Members $25, non-members $35. You can sign up for each date individually on the Events Calendar. You REGISTER and MUST pay before each session. OR, you can save money by registering once for a SEASON, Fall, Winter, Spring and get 13 weeks for the price of 10. Click the "Season" listing at the start of each 13-week season.
Thursday
12
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The Volunteer Examiner Team of New England Amateur Radio, Inc. (NEAR) offers regular in-person amateur radio license exams at New England Sci-Tech. If you have a General or Extra class license, we will train you to be an examiner.
Friday
13
New England Sci-Tech
9:30 AM
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Beginning Latin for Home School (gr 4-8)
Friday
13
New England Sci-Tech
3:00 PM
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Single-session Laser Engraving Workshop: Learn how to use the Glowforge laser engraver to make ornaments for the holidays. A parent and their child may work together on the same project for no extra charge. Single 1.5 hr evening sessions.
Friday
13
New England Sci-Tech
4:30 PM
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Learn how to solder electronics to make cool gadgets such as snowflake ornament, FM radio, crystal nightlight, spinning top, and more. Kit is included in the workshop price.
Friday
13
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Battlin’Bots and other Members‘ Free Time activities.
Friday
13
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On Fridays, open members time is usually 6-9 pm.
Friday
13
New England Sci-Tech
8:00 PM
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Join us for stargazing at our public telescope nights. On a typical evening we will turn our large 12" diameter telescope toward the moon, planets, stars, space station, and other objects in the night sky.

This event is free and open to the public on scheduled Friday or Saturday evenings, weather permitting. Children are welcome, however they must be supervised by parents at all times. Optional: BYO binoculars, warm jacket, hand sanitizer, bug repellent.
Saturday
14
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On Saturdays, open members time is usually 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Sometimes you can stay later.
Saturday
14
New England Sci-Tech
9:30 AM
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Dec 14 – Meeting 2, Layers of the Atmosphere; Dependent/Independent Variables.
Saturday
14
New England Sci-Tech
1:00 PM
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Exciting engineering workshop hosted by the New England Weather Balloon Society. Students design and build a scientific payload that will fly to the edge of space aboard a high altitude balloon.

Signups in October and November.
Saturday
14
New England Sci-Tech
1:00 PM
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Exciting engineering workshop hosted by the New England Weather Balloon Society. Students design and build a scientific payload that will fly to the edge of space aboard a high altitude balloon.

Signups in October and November.
Saturday
14
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Scout Leaders and Party Planners: You may reserve this time block of up to 2 hours by "registering" for the event. We will then negotiate the fine details. Payment comes after we agree on everything.
Saturday
14
New England Sci-Tech
3:00 PM
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Exciting engineering workshop hosted by the New England Weather Balloon Society. Students design and build a scientific payload that will fly to the edge of space aboard a high altitude balloon.

Signups in October and November.
Saturday
14
New England Sci-Tech
8:00 PM
More Info
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Join us for stargazing at our public telescope nights. On a typical evening we will turn our large 12" diameter telescope toward the moon, planets, stars, space station, and other objects in the night sky.

This event is free and open to the public on scheduled Friday or Saturday evenings, weather permitting. Children are welcome, however they must be supervised by parents at all times. Optional: BYO binoculars, warm jacket, hand sanitizer, bug repellent.
Sunday
15
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On Sundays, open members time is usually 12:30-3:30 pm. Leadership Team members are welcome to stay through the meetings on alternate Sundays 4-5 pm.
Sunday
15
New England Sci-Tech
3:00 PM
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Sci-Tech Hack Club - A student-organized club for coding enthusiasts

This is a club for NEST members and geared toward high-school aged coders, but younger students with coding interest and experience may apply to join.
Sunday
15
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Scout Leaders and Party Planners: You may reserve this time block of up to 2 hours by "registering" for the event. We will then negotiate the fine details. Payment comes after we agree on everything.
Sunday
15
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This ONLINE ham radio course will get you ready to take the Ham Radio GENERAL license exam, the SECOND of three certification levels. Geared toward adults, as well as junior high, high school, and home-school students. Four Sundays, DEC 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024, 6:00-9:00 pm Eastern (3:00-6:00 Pacific)
Monday
16
Monday
16
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Prep for the Pegasus National Mythology Exam, 12 Mondays, Dec 2, 16, 23,30, Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, 4:00-5:00 PM, by ZOOM, $198, (Members $144). (No class Dec 9)
Monday
16
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Prep for the INTRO National Latin Exam, 12 Mondays, Dec 2, 16, 23,30, Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, 5:00-6:00 PM, by ZOOM, $198, (Members $144). (No class Dec 9)
Monday
16
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Prep for the Pegasus National Mythology Exam, 12 Mondays, Dec 2, 16, 23,30, Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, 6:00-7:00 PM, by ZOOM, $198, (Members $144). (No class Dec 9)
Tuesday
17
New England Sci-Tech
9:30 AM
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TUE Dec 3, 10, 17, 2024 (Only 3 sessions), 9:30-11:30 AM

Session 4A: Basic Electronics/Robotics (grades 4-8)

Discount prices for members. We can adjust topics of the following classes to meet your student‘s interests.
Tuesday
17
New England Sci-Tech
12:30 PM
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TUE Dec 3, 10, 17, 2024 (Only 3 sessions), 12:30-2:30 PM

Session 4B: Basic Electronics/Robotics (grades 4-8)

Discount prices for members. We can adjust topics of the following classes to meet your student‘s interests.
Tuesday
17
New England Sci-Tech
2:45 PM
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Latin Roots (gr 4-8) TUE Dec 3, 10, 17, (3 meetings) 2:45-3:45 PM, $45, (Members $35).
Tuesday
17
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On Tuesdays, open members time is usually 3-9 pm. Earlier by appointment.
Tuesday
17
New England Sci-Tech
4:30 PM
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Learn how to solder electronics to make cool gadgets such as snowflake ornament, FM radio, crystal nightlight, spinning top, and more. Kit is included in the workshop price.
Tuesday
17
New England Sci-Tech
6:00 PM
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The Volunteer Examiner Team of New England Amateur Radio, Inc. (NEAR) offers regular in-person amateur radio license exams at New England Sci-Tech, 16 Tech Circle, Natick, MA. License Candidates: Please read the procedures explained here. Examiners please RSVP from this page.
Tuesday
17
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GUEST SPEAKER: “Worcester Polytechnic Institute‘s antenna laboratory, Software Radio Design course, and STEM in general at WPI” by Alexander M. Wyglinski, WPI Professor & Associate Dean of Graduate Studies.
Wednesday
18
Your School or Library
9:00 AM
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School Event Planners: You may reserve this time block of up to 3 hours for outreach Planetarium Shows or outreach Science Programs by "registering" for the event. We will then negotiate the fine details and schedule. Payment comes after we agree on everything. Reserving this time block is tentative until we agree on the details.
Wednesday
18
New England Sci-Tech
9:30 AM
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Bring your group or "pod" to a workshop at NEST. Let us offer a 2-hour enrichment program geared to your group‘s interests.
Wednesday
18
New England Sci-Tech
6:30 PM
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WEDNESDAY EVENINGS – ADULT ED –
2-session Bluebird House workshop: Dec 11 and 18, 6:30-8:00 pm. For Adults only, learn hand tools and certain power tools to build a birdhouse for Bluebirds. Two evenings for 1.5 hrs each. If you finish ahead of schedule, we will teach you how to laser-engrave a plaque to mount on your birdhouse.
Thursday
19
New England Sci-Tech
9:30 AM
More Info
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Dec 5, 12, 19, 2024 (Only 3 sessions), 9:30-11:30 AM

Session 4B: Basic Electronics/Robotics (grades 4-8)

Discount prices for members. We can adjust topics of the following classes to meet your student‘s interests.
Thursday
19
New England Sci-Tech
12:30 PM
More Info
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Dec 5, 12, 19, 2024 (Only 3 sessions), 12:30-2:30 PM

Session 4E: Basic Electronics/Robotics (grades 4-8)

Discount prices for members. We can adjust topics of the following classes to meet your student‘s interests.
Thursday
19
New England Sci-Tech
4:30 PM
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Woodworking Workshop for students in grades 4 though 9. Learn basic hand tools while making a practical or ornamental gift for someone‘s birthday or other special day. 3 sessions, 4:30-6:00pm, materials included.
Thursday
19
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For students in grades 4 through 9.
THURSDAY EVENINGS 6:00-8:00 pm.
Members $25, non-members $35. You can sign up for each date individually on the Events Calendar. You REGISTER and MUST pay before each session. OR, you can save money by registering once for a SEASON, Fall, Winter, Spring and get 13 weeks for the price of 10. Click the "Season" listing at the start of each 13-week season.
Thursday
19
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For students in grades 4 through 9.
THURSDAY EVENINGS 6:00-8:00 pm.

This is the Seasonal Rate for Members $250/season, non-members $350/season. You save money by registering once for a SEASON, Fall, Winter, Spring and get 13 weeks for the price of 10.

OR, You can sign up for each date individually on the Events Calendar.
You REGISTER and MUST pay before each session or season.
Thursday
19
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The Volunteer Examiner Team of New England Amateur Radio, Inc. (NEAR) offers regular in-person amateur radio license exams at New England Sci-Tech. If you have a General or Extra class license, we will train you to be an examiner.
Friday
20
Your School or Library
9:00 AM
More Info
Less Info
School Event Planners: You may reserve this time block of up to 3 hours for outreach Planetarium Shows or outreach Science Programs by "registering" for the event. We will then negotiate the fine details and schedule. Payment comes after we agree on everything. Reserving this time block is tentative until we agree on the details.
Friday
20
New England Sci-Tech
9:30 AM
More Info
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Beginning Latin for Home School (gr 4-8)
Friday
20
New England Sci-Tech
3:00 PM
More Info
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Single-session Laser Engraving Workshop: Learn how to use the Glowforge laser engraver to make ornaments for the holidays. A parent and their child may work together on the same project for no extra charge. Single 1.5 hr evening sessions.
Friday
20
New England Sci-Tech
4:30 PM
More Info
Less Info
Learn how to solder electronics to make cool gadgets such as snowflake ornament, FM radio, crystal nightlight, spinning top, and more. Kit is included in the workshop price.
Friday
20
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Battlin’Bots and other Members‘ Free Time activities.
Friday
20
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On Fridays, open members time is usually 6-9 pm.
Saturday
21
New England Sci-Tech
9:30 AM
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Dec 21 – Meeting 3, Radiation, Temperature, Pressure; Choosing a project.
Saturday
21
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On Saturdays, open members time is usually 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Sometimes you can stay later.
Saturday
21
New England Sci-Tech
12:00 PM
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Open House –– on certain Saturdays and Sundays. Please register so we will expect you. Come check out the makerspace and take a tour. Bring the kids and other families. Our facilities are geared toward children in grade 4 and up. You can hold a rock from outer space (meteorite), or a dinosaur egg, or a tooth from a Woolly Mammoth!
Saturday
21
New England Sci-Tech
1:00 PM
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Exciting engineering workshop hosted by the New England Weather Balloon Society. Students design and build a scientific payload that will fly to the edge of space aboard a high altitude balloon.

Signups in October and November.
Saturday
21
New England Sci-Tech
1:00 PM
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Exciting engineering workshop hosted by the New England Weather Balloon Society. Students design and build a scientific payload that will fly to the edge of space aboard a high altitude balloon.

Signups in October and November.
Saturday
21
New England Sci-Tech
3:00 PM
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Exciting engineering workshop hosted by the New England Weather Balloon Society. Students design and build a scientific payload that will fly to the edge of space aboard a high altitude balloon.

Signups in October and November.
Saturday
21
New England Sci-Tech
3:00 PM
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Scout Leaders and Party Planners: You may reserve this time block of up to 2 hours by "registering" for the event. We will then negotiate the fine details. Payment comes after we agree on everything.
Saturday
21
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Game Night- Dungeons & Dragons, MAGIC (the gathering) - learn how to play!, Winter Solstice, Ursid Meteor Shower
Sunday
22
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On Sundays, open members time is usually 12:30-3:30 pm. Leadership Team members are welcome to stay through the meetings on alternate Sundays 4-5 pm.
Sunday
22
New England Sci-Tech
1:00 PM
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The Volunteer Examiner Team of New England Amateur Radio, Inc. (NEAR) offers regular in-person amateur radio license exams at New England Sci-Tech, 16 Tech Circle, Natick, MA. License Candidates: Please read the procedures explained here. Examiners please RSVP from this page.
Sunday
22
New England Sci-Tech
2:00 PM
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Open House –– on certain Saturdays and Sundays. Please register so we will expect you. Come check out the makerspace and take a tour. Bring the kids and other families. Our facilities are geared toward children in grade 4 and up. You can hold a rock from outer space (meteorite), or a dinosaur egg, or a tooth from a Woolly Mammoth!
Sunday
22
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This ONLINE ham radio course will get you ready to take the Ham Radio GENERAL license exam, the SECOND of three certification levels. Geared toward adults, as well as junior high, high school, and home-school students. Four Sundays, DEC 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024, 6:00-9:00 pm Eastern (3:00-6:00 Pacific)
Monday
23
New England Sci-Tech
9:00 AM
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For students in grades 4 through 9, workshops on Early Release Days and School Holidays are fun and educational enrichment activities.
Monday
23
New England Sci-Tech
9:00 AM
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Special Winter Break Hours, Members free. Sign up HERE if you plan to come in separately from one of the school break workshops.
Monday
23
New England Sci-Tech
12:00 PM
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For students in grades 4 through 9, workshops on Early Release Days and School Holidays are fun and educational enrichment activities.
Monday
23
New England Sci-Tech
3:00 PM
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For students in grades 4 through 9, workshops on Early Release Days and School Holidays are fun and educational enrichment activities.
Monday
23
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Prep for the Pegasus National Mythology Exam, 12 Mondays, Dec 2, 16, 23,30, Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, 4:00-5:00 PM, by ZOOM, $198, (Members $144). (No class Dec 9)
Monday
23
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Prep for the INTRO National Latin Exam, 12 Mondays, Dec 2, 16, 23,30, Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, 5:00-6:00 PM, by ZOOM, $198, (Members $144). (No class Dec 9)
Monday
23
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Prep for the Pegasus National Mythology Exam, 12 Mondays, Dec 2, 16, 23,30, Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, 6:00-7:00 PM, by ZOOM, $198, (Members $144). (No class Dec 9)
Tuesday
24
New England Sci-Tech
9:00 AM
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For students in grades 4 through 9, workshops on Early Release Days and School Holidays are fun and educational enrichment activities.
Tuesday
24
New England Sci-Tech
9:00 AM
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Special Winter Break Hours, Members free. Sign up HERE if you plan to come in separately from one of the school break workshops.
Tuesday
24
New England Sci-Tech
12:00 PM
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For students in grades 4 through 9, workshops on Early Release Days and School Holidays are fun and educational enrichment activities.
Tuesday
24
New England Sci-Tech
3:00 PM
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For students in grades 4 through 9, workshops on Early Release Days and School Holidays are fun and educational enrichment activities.
Tuesday
24
New England Sci-Tech
7:00 PM
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Radio Club meets in-person and on-line. Register only if you are planning to attend in person so we can have a head count for ordering pizza. Otherwise, use the zoom link to join us on-line.
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
New England Sci-Tech
9:00 AM
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Special Winter Break Hours, Members free. Sign up HERE if you plan to come in separately from one of the school break workshops.
Thursday
26
New England Sci-Tech
9:00 AM
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For students in grades 4 through 9, workshops on Early Release Days and School Holidays are fun and educational enrichment activities.
Thursday
26
New England Sci-Tech
12:00 PM
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For students in grades 4 through 9, workshops on Early Release Days and School Holidays are fun and educational enrichment activities.
Thursday
26
New England Sci-Tech
3:00 PM
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For students in grades 4 through 9, workshops on Early Release Days and School Holidays are fun and educational enrichment activities.
Thursday
26
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For students in grades 4 through 9.
THURSDAY EVENINGS 6:00-8:00 pm.
Members $25, non-members $35. You can sign up for each date individually on the Events Calendar. You REGISTER and MUST pay before each session. OR, you can save money by registering once for a SEASON, Fall, Winter, Spring and get 13 weeks for the price of 10. Click the "Season" listing at the start of each 13-week season.
Friday
27
New England Sci-Tech
9:00 AM
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For students in grades 4 through 9, workshops on Early Release Days and School Holidays are fun and educational enrichment activities.
Friday
27
New England Sci-Tech
9:00 AM
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Special Winter Break Hours, Members free. Sign up HERE if you plan to come in separately from one of the school break workshops.
Friday
27
New England Sci-Tech
12:00 PM
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For students in grades 4 through 9, workshops on Early Release Days and School Holidays are fun and educational enrichment activities.
Friday
27
New England Sci-Tech
3:00 PM
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For students in grades 4 through 9, workshops on Early Release Days and School Holidays are fun and educational enrichment activities.
Friday
27
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Battlin’Bots and other Members‘ Free Time activities.
Friday
27
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On Fridays, open members time is usually 6-9 pm.
Saturday
28
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On Saturdays, open members time is usually 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Sometimes you can stay later.
Saturday
28
New England Sci-Tech
9:30 AM
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Dec 28 – Optional Meeting, work on amateur radio license practice.
Saturday
28
New England Sci-Tech
1:00 PM
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Exciting engineering workshop hosted by the New England Weather Balloon Society. Students design and build a scientific payload that will fly to the edge of space aboard a high altitude balloon.

Signups in October and November.
Saturday
28
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Scout Leaders and Party Planners: You may reserve this time block of up to 2 hours by "registering" for the event. We will then negotiate the fine details. Payment comes after we agree on everything.
Saturday
28
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Game Night- Board Games, Battlin‘Bots, MineCraft, etc. HERO‘s ENGINE CHALLENGE with Liquid Nitrogen!
Sunday
29
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On Sundays, open members time is usually 12:30-3:30 pm. Leadership Team members are welcome to stay through the meetings on alternate Sundays 4-5 pm.
Sunday
29
New England Sci-Tech
3:00 PM
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Sci-Tech Hack Club - A student-organized club for coding enthusiasts

This is a club for NEST members and geared toward high-school aged coders, but younger students with coding interest and experience may apply to join.
Sunday
29
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Scout Leaders and Party Planners: You may reserve this time block of up to 2 hours by "registering" for the event. We will then negotiate the fine details. Payment comes after we agree on everything.
Sunday
29
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This ONLINE ham radio course will get you ready to take the Ham Radio GENERAL license exam, the SECOND of three certification levels. Geared toward adults, as well as junior high, high school, and home-school students. Four Sundays, DEC 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024, 6:00-9:00 pm Eastern (3:00-6:00 Pacific)
Monday
30
New England Sci-Tech
9:00 AM
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For students in grades 4 through 9, workshops on Early Release Days and School Holidays are fun and educational enrichment activities.
Monday
30
New England Sci-Tech
9:00 AM
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Special Winter Break Hours, Members free. Sign up HERE if you plan to come in separately from one of the school break workshops.
Monday
30
New England Sci-Tech
12:00 PM
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For students in grades 4 through 9, workshops on Early Release Days and School Holidays are fun and educational enrichment activities.
Monday
30
New England Sci-Tech
3:00 PM
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For students in grades 4 through 9, workshops on Early Release Days and School Holidays are fun and educational enrichment activities.
Monday
30
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Prep for the Pegasus National Mythology Exam, 12 Mondays, Dec 2, 16, 23,30, Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, 4:00-5:00 PM, by ZOOM, $198, (Members $144). (No class Dec 9)
Monday
30
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Prep for the INTRO National Latin Exam, 12 Mondays, Dec 2, 16, 23,30, Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, 5:00-6:00 PM, by ZOOM, $198, (Members $144). (No class Dec 9)
Monday
30
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Prep for the Pegasus National Mythology Exam, 12 Mondays, Dec 2, 16, 23,30, Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, 6:00-7:00 PM, by ZOOM, $198, (Members $144). (No class Dec 9)
Tuesday
31
New England Sci-Tech
9:00 AM
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For students in grades 4 through 9, workshops on Early Release Days and School Holidays are fun and educational enrichment activities.
Tuesday
31
New England Sci-Tech
9:00 AM
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Special Winter Break Hours, Members free. Sign up HERE if you plan to come in separately from one of the school break workshops.
Tuesday
31
New England Sci-Tech
12:00 PM
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For students in grades 4 through 9, workshops on Early Release Days and School Holidays are fun and educational enrichment activities.
Tuesday
31
New England Sci-Tech
3:00 PM
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For students in grades 4 through 9, workshops on Early Release Days and School Holidays are fun and educational enrichment activities.
Tuesday
31
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On Tuesdays, open members time is usually 3-9 pm. Earlier by appointment.
Tuesday
31
New England Sci-Tech
7:00 PM
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Radio Club meets in-person and on-line. Register only if you are planning to attend in person so we can have a head count for ordering pizza. Otherwise, use the zoom link to join us on-line.