Event Updates for September 2025

Two-way Radio Operating Session

Time: Sep 08 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Host: Joe Pajor KB0KFH
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6333405
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 16 to 100

Two-way Radio Operating Sessions are an opportunity for licensed amateur radio operators to operate KS0ICT the club station of the MakeICT Amateur Radio Club of the Two-way Radio Committee of MakeICT. Those who are not yet licensed can attend and get on the air with a licensed operator as the control operator to guide you.

These sessions usually include Maker Mondays to support the facility tour of those events.
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Two-way Radio Operating Session

Time: Sep 22 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Host: Joe Pajor KB0KFH
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6333407
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 16 to 100

Two-way Radio Operating Sessions are an opportunity for licensed amateur radio operators to operate KS0ICT the club station of the MakeICT Amateur Radio Club of the Two-way Radio Committee of MakeICT. Those who are not yet licensed can attend and get on the air with a licensed operator as the control operator to guide you.

These sessions usually include Maker Mondays to support the facility tour of those events.
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Vinyl Cutting Basics

Time: Sep 21 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Host: Kim Burton
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6338992
Price: MakeICT Members - $10.00
Price: Non-Members - $15.00
Ages: 12 and up

Learn the basics of vinyl cutting and how to use the vinyl cutter at MakeICT! We'll cover how vinyl cutters work, how to convert vector files for cutting, and how to prepare and apply vinyl decals. Each participant will practice with the software and cut at least one single color vinyl graphic to take home. Vinyl and example files will be provided, but participants may also bring in a vector graphic of their own (subject to review) to try out.
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Tuesday New Member Orientation

Time: Sep 16 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Host: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6268524
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00

New Member Orientation sessions are required for all new members and exist to familiarize you with the building and the organization. To qualify for this session, you must fit the following requirements:
- Membership profile completed and approved
- Waiver Signed
- Payments are all current

This session will including a short slideshow about MakeICT and then an in-depth tour of the facility. Members will also sit down with a number of leadership and peer members for a brief discussion to allow us to get to know you. At the end of this session, you will get your key to the building so that you can come and go as you please.

https://makeict.wildapricot.org/Sys/Login
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Saturday New Member Orientation

Time: Sep 27 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Host: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6339246
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00

New Member Orientation sessions are required for all new members and exist to familiarize you with the building and the organization. To qualify for this session, you must fit the following requirements:
- Membership profile completed and approved
- Waiver Signed
- Payments are all current

This session will including a short slideshow about MakeICT and then an in-depth tour of the facility. Members will also sit down with a number of leadership and peer members for a brief discussion to allow us to get to know you. At the end of this session, you will get your key to the building so that you can come and go as you please.

https://makeict.wildapricot.org/Sys/Login
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Metalshop Safety Class

Time: Sep 17 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Host: Larry Meeks
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6347446
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $20.00
Ages: 16 and up

The Metalshop Safety Class will cover basic safety for working in both the Hot room and Cold room for the Metalshop at MakeICT, as well as some basic expectations. The following tools will be covered :
Pipe bender
Tubing roller
Metal shear
Large and small sheet metal brakes
Drill press
Hand grinders
Horizontal band saw
Vertical band saw
Chop Saw
Other equipment not listed may require further authorization. This class is required before taking most other metalworking classes or workshops.
Safety glasses are available but we recommend bringing your own if you can.
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3D Resin Printing

Time: Sep 20 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Host: Andy T
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6347985
Price: MakeICT Members - $20.00
Price: Non-Members - $25.00
Ages: 10 and up

Learn how to us 3D resin printers at MakeICT!

We'll cover how 3D printing works, materials used in 3D printing, importing 3D files into slicer software, and important techniques for successful printing. Each participant will get a chance to practice with the software and print a small object to take home. Sample models will be provided, but participants may also bring in an STL file of a small (~3cm3) object to try out.

Completion of this class will grant authorization for using the 3D Resin printers at MakeICT.

Please bring your own laptop if you have one so you can follow along.
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Quarterly Membership Meeting

Time: Sep 20 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Host: MakeICT
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00

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MakeICT Facility Closure

Time: Sep 29 08:00 AM - 06:00 AM
Host: MakeICT Board of Directors
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 2 to 100

Monday, Sept 29, 2025 (8:00 AM) – Tuesday, Sept 30, 2025 (6:00 AM)

Entire facility closed to all members, guests, and contractors for flooring maintenance (cleaning & drying). Badge access disabled.

No entry permitted during this time.