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Robotics club seeks new members

The Marion County 4-H ThinkRobots Club is seeking new members.

The club, which features largely Silverton-area students, is open to those nine to 18. Club meetings are held in Molalla on Mondays and Wednesdays,  4:30 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Competitions begin in November and typically occur from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. The season generally runs from October through April.

Last year’s team advanced to an international competition in Dallas, Texas, where they finished second in their division.

4-H membership dues of $40 are required to participate. Other costs will result from team dues and competitions.

For further information contact coach Gary Morris at [email protected] or go to the 4-H ThinkRobots Silverton/Molalla Facebook page.

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