• Students aged 6-9 participating in the Jr. FIRST LEGO League (FLL) programs
• Students participating in the Basic Robotics classes offered to 5th and 6th graders across the district
• Students aged 9-14 participating on FIRST LEGO League (FLL) competition teams that will compete December 12th and 13th at the Putnam Museum
• Students in grades 9th-12th participating on the FIRST TECH Challenge (FTC) competition teams that compete throughout the Fall and Winter
• Also featured will be engineering students from Western Illinois who will present a drone that uses a Raspberry Pi and a heat sensor. Raspberry Pi  is a low cost, credit-card sized computer that plugs into a computer monitor or TV, and uses a standard keyboard and mouse. It is a capable little device that enables people of all ages to explore computing, and to learn how to program in languages like Scratch and Python. A Raspberry Pi programming class will be piloted to 3rd and 4th graders at Cody starting in January and will roll out across the district, with the help of volunteers, next year.

(Quad Cities, IA) - Brew Ha Ha, an award-winning beer festival, is a local favorite for young professionals. But it's not all about the beer. It's about giving back to the community too.

In addition to being one of the largest volunteer run festivals in the QC, it also gives funds significant projects like the Jaycees Santa project currently underway and WQPT's Imagination Station held in March.

Members of the Jaycees of the Quad Cities will present a  gift of $10,000 to the WQPT Imagination Station planning committee on Wednesday, December 16 at 5:30 p.m. at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities where the free event for families is held annually.

"Supporting local kids and families has always been at the heart of the Jaycees. This event reaches a large number of kids and is a fun way to celebrate learning and interaction," said Jennifer Kincaid, President, Jaycees of the Quad Cities.

As young professionals, the Jaycees promotes leadership, volunteerism and charity. This is just one example of the work we do in the community.

"Brew Ha Ha is a great event and a lot of hard work but it's important to remember the reason for our efforts. Supporting community projects with both our time and our treasure makes us feel really proud. Investing this time of year is an added bonus," said Neil Berthiaume, 2015 Brew Ha Ha Chair.

Join us for a brief presentation and unveiling of the Jaycee's character sponsorship. Details are below:

What:         Check Presentation

When:        Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 5:30 p.m.

Where:     Western Illinois University-Quad Cities, 3300 River Drive, Moline

Riverfront Hall Atrium. Park in 34th Street lot

About Brew HA HA:

It's a party for your taste buds! It just wouldn't be fall in the Quad-Cities without this favorite beer-tasting event held on the third Saturday in September. Sample two ounce tastings of more than 150 beers, Cabot cheeses all while enjoying live entertainment. After all, this is a PARTY for your tastebuds!

About Jaycees of the Quad Cities:

Jaycees aim to build personal and professional relationships by working together on projects to strengthen and grow the Quad-Cities community. The Quad Cities Chapter is one of the oldest chapters in the state of Iowa and has grown to include young professionals from both sides of the Mississippi River. They pride themselves on blending social opportunities with service - like planning the annual Bridal Expo and the Brew Ha Ha that raise funds for charitable initiatives. Individuals and groups interested in volunteering with Jaycees of the Quad Cities should contact info@jayceesqc.org or call (563) 484-0041.

Special thanks to the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Chicago, the Genesis Foundation and an anonymous benefactor for funding this unique holiday event. We were also honored to have corporate support from Edwards Creative in Milan to complete the project.