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Kids Are All Right: A new program for crafting projects

Carl D Kieke
Abilene

Youth groups needing to meet requirements that include making something may want to check out a new program being offered by Abilene Public Library: Creation Station.

The Station, located in the basement of the downtown building, 202 Cedar St., includes various machines to aid in turning plans into actual items. Machines include a 3D printer, Cricut Explorer (for cutting various materials), sewing machines, jewelry machines and more.

The area will be open from 2 to 5 p.m. weekdays. Groups may reserve other times for their use.

Those using the area are first required to go through an orientation course, which will familiarize participants with the various machines, safety guidelines and library policies. Courses are held the first and third Mondays of the month (except when the library is closed for holidays) at 10 a.m. and second Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Additional classes can be scheduled to meet individual’s needs.

The class lasts approximately one hour. Preregistration is required by contacting Heather Carter at 325-676-6029. 

After undergoing orientation, participants may opt for more detailed courses on the 3D or Cricut machines.

Use of the equipment is limited to those age 14 and older. However, younger children may use the equipment under direct supervision of a parent or other adult who has taken the orientation.

Group leaders also may find the equipment useful in preparing materials for activities in their meetings.

Girl Scouts have a couple of days scheduled for their members, the first being at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31 for Scouts in kindergarten through fifth grade. Other groups can reserve sessions for their members by contacting Carter at the library. 

It would be helpful if one or more adults from a group has taken the orientation class, but it is not required. The orientation would make them more familiar with what is expected, safety and what the machines are designed to do.

SILVER BEAVER
The Silver Beaver is the highest award a Boy Scout council can give to recognize the service of adult leaders. Texas Trails Council is looking for nominations. Appropriate paperwork can be secured at the council office, 3811 N. 1st St., Abilene. Deadline is Dec. 31 to submit the paperwork.

Each district can also recognized leaders with the District Award of Merit. The council office can supply that form as well.

DEADLINES

  • Friday for Pecan Valley District Cub-O-Ree Nov. 4-5 (opening ceremonies 12:30 p.m.), San Saba River Nature Park. $15 per Cub/parent, $5 per additional Cub Scout. No meals provided. Contact: George Niebling, 817-691-2534 or george.niebling@scouting.org. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Girl Scouts begin selling nuts and candies Friday. 325-670-0432.
  • Boy Scout Order of the Arrow fall fellowship and ordeal, Friday-Sunday, Camp Billy Gibbons, Richland Springs. $20 per member, $50 for ordeal candidates, $45 for brotherhood candidates; deadline noon Wednesday. Contact: Corky DeMent, corky7tx@gmail.com. 
  • “Pop-up Make ‘n’ Take, each Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (come and go activity), The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St., Abilene. Standard admission prices apply. 325-673-4587.
  • Tot Spot, for children ages 3-5 (and an adult), 9:30 or 11 a.m. first Thursday and Friday of each month, The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St. (Check at www.thegracemuseum.org under “Upcoming events” for holiday scheduling.) Free for museum members, $5 for non-members. Reservations required; 325-673-4587 or online. 
  • National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature, 102 Cedar St., Abilene, offers art activity for pre-schoolers first Friday of the month. Pre-registration required. 325-673-4586.
  • National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature, 102 Cedar St., Abilene offers art activities from 1-4 p.m. Saturdays at no charge. 325-673-4586

Contact Carl Kieke at 325-673-3552; kiekec@suddenlink.net. Deadline is Tuesday for publication the following Monday.
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