Middle and high school students: PfP is hosting a Robotics Showcase on Thursday, August 28, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Charles Community College, College Center (Campus Map). Admission is FREE. St. Charles County FIRST Robotics teams and Lego League teams will be on-hand to demonstrate their robots. Participants will have the opportunity to:

• Have one-on-one time with robotic team members to learn about the exciting world of robotics
• Watch a video presentation of a robotics competition
• Learn about robotics careers and scholarships
• Enjoy free refreshments
• Enter to win attendance prizes. PfP is offering a $500 scholarship to a 2009 high school senior participating in robotics.

Teachers and Mentors: PfP is hosting a Robotics Mentors Meeting on Thursday, August 21, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at St. Charles Community College, Private Dining Room, to present information on how adults can be part of the exciting world of robotics.

Questions: Contact Linda Arnet, robotics@partners-for-progress.com, or 636-441-6880 ext. 254.

St. Charles Community College View the map for the College Center on the St. Charles Community College campus where the Robotics Showcase will take place.

River City Robots River City Robots' mission is to expose St. Charles County students to engineering through collaboration with business professionals in the FIRST Foundation robotic competitions and related activities.

US FIRST FIRST Robotics mission is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership. Local chapter of FIRST Robotics

GM Demonstration Days Information on GM Demonstration Days, a robotics event where middle and high school robotics teams compete with Lego Mindstorm robotics kits, hosted by St. Charles Community College, General Motors. and Mid Rivers Tech Prep.