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SUMMARY:Forge Gamers Society Open House — Community Tabletop Gaming Night
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, March 3\, 2026Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PMLocation: Idea Forge Studios\, Willimantic\, CTHosted by: Project Imo \n \nTabletop Gaming in Willimantic Connecticut\nLooking for board games near you?\nJoin us for the first official Forge Gamers Society Open House at Idea Forge Studios — a welcoming community tabletop gaming night where players of all experience levels can connect\, play\, and discover a new creative community in Windham. \nThis special event marks the launch of the Forge Gamers Society\, one of the first Communities at Idea Forge Studios — groups built around shared interests\, creativity\, and connection. Whether you’re a seasoned tabletop strategist\, a role-playing enthusiast\, a miniature painter\, or someone who has always wanted to try board games but didn’t know where to start\, this event is designed for you. \nThe evening will be a relaxed open house format\, so guests are welcome to drop in anytime between 5:00 and 9:00 PM to explore the space\, meet community members\, learn about memberships\, and enjoy casual gaming sessions. \nWhat to Expect\nVisitors will have the opportunity to: \n\n\nPlay a variety of board games\, card games\, tabletop RPGs\, and miniature games \n\n\nMeet members of the new Forge Gamers Society community \n\n\nTour Idea Forge Studios and learn about memberships and programs \n\n\nConnect with other gamers and creative community members \n\n\nLearn about upcoming gaming nights\, campaigns\, and events \n\n\nParticipants are encouraged to bring their own games\, miniatures\, RPG materials\, or favorite systems to share with others. Our goal is to create an inclusive environment where people can introduce new games\, teach others\, and build friendships around shared interests. \nA Welcoming Gaming Community\nThe Forge Gamers Society operates under the belief that games build connection\, confidence\, and community. Our motto is simple: All Gamers Welcome. \nWe prioritize a friendly\, inclusive atmosphere where new players feel comfortable learning and experienced players feel excited to share their knowledge. No prior experience is required — curiosity is enough. \nAbout Idea Forge Studios\nIdea Forge Studios\, a program of Project Imo\, is a creative community maker space and learning hub in Willimantic focused on hands-on education\, entrepreneurship\, and community connection. The Forge includes creative studios\, maker equipment\, media production resources\, and community gathering spaces designed to empower people of all ages to learn\, create\, and collaborate. \nThe new IFS Communities initiative brings people together around shared passions such as gaming\, arts\, crafts\, music\, storytelling\, and more — providing opportunities for connection\, belonging\, and creative growth. \nMembership Opportunities\nGuests attending the open house can learn about: \n\n\nIdea Forge Studios memberships- only $10.00/month for Community group members!!! \n\n\nCommunity group benefits and discounts \n\n\nFuture Forge Gamers Society meetups (regular Tuesday gatherings) \n\n\nVolunteer and leadership opportunities \n\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis event is perfect for: \n\n\nBoard game enthusiasts \n\n\nDungeons & Dragons and tabletop RPG players \n\n\nWarhammer and miniature gamers \n\n\nFamilies and teens interested in gaming \n\n\nCollege students and young adults \n\n\nAnyone looking for social activities in Windham \n\n\nCurious newcomers wanting to explore Idea Forge Studios \n\n\nJoin Us\nCome meet new people\, discover new games\, and experience the energy of a growing creative community. \nNo registration required. Walk-ins welcome. \nFor questions\, contact Project Imo at teamimo@projectimo.org or follow us on social media for updates. \n\nFeatured Games and Community Favorites\nThe Forge Gamers Society Open House will highlight an impressive range of tabletop experiences — from immersive storytelling adventures to strategic board games\, party games\, and miniature battles. \nWe’re especially excited to feature BattleTech for fans of giant mech tactical combat\, alongside classic and modern tabletop RPG experiences including Dungeons & Dragons\, Avatar Legends\, Starfinder\, Savage Worlds\, Marvel Multiverse RPG\, Deadlands\, and more. Whether you’re exploring Spelljammer’s wildspace\, surviving Weird West showdowns\, or telling heroic anime-inspired stories\, there’s a system waiting for you. \nFrom our Idea Forge Studios tabletop game library\, guests may encounter favorites such as: \n\n\nArkham Horror \n\n\nBetrayal at House on the Hill \n\n\nEverdell (Collector’s Edition) \n\n\nWingspan \n\n\nTalisman \n\n\nFirefly \n\n\nTicket to Ride \n\n\nSettlers of Catan \n\n\nCarcassonne \n\n\nEvolution: Climate \n\n\nUnfathomable \n\n\nPhotosynthesis \n\n\nForest Shuffle \n\n\nMarvel HeroClix \n\n\nParty favorites like Exploding Kittens\, Poetry for Neanderthals\, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza\, and more \n\n\nWe’re also proud to feature Keepers of the Questar\, designed by Idea Forge Board member Gordon LeVasseur. \nAnd yes — we have LOTS of minis\, dice\, and terrain ready for tactical play. \nGuests are welcome to bring their own games\, miniatures\, RPG books\, or favorite systems to share. \nWhether you’re building ecosystems in Earth\, surviving cosmic horror\, commanding heroes\, or rolling dice in a brand-new campaign\, this open house is about discovering the joy of tabletop gaming together.
URL:https://projectimo.org/event/forge-gamers-society-open-house-community-tabletop-gaming-night/
LOCATION:Base Camp & Idea Forge Studios\, 54 North Street\, Willimantic\, CT\, 06226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,IFS Community Group Event,Special Events,Tabletop Game Day
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SUMMARY:Motion Makers and Media Magic - STEAM Futures Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:About This Workshop\nIn this capstone workshop\, youth create small moving projects using either simple mechanical linkages or low-voltage DC motors and battery packs. Builds may wobble\, spin\, wave\, or animate characters and props created in earlier STEAM Futures workshops\, allowing participants to revisit and extend past work in new ways. \nThe second half of the session focuses on Media Magic. Youth learn how to document their projects by recording short demo clips using cameras and audio equipment. Participants experiment with voiceovers\, sound effects\, and simple edits to produce 10–20 second videos that highlight motion\, creativity\, and process. These clips will be featured in the STEAM Futures Community Showcase. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn & Do\nParticipants will: \n\nBuild or adapt moving creations using basic mechanics or hobby motors\nExperiment with motion\, balance\, and repetition in physical builds\nPlan a short demo clip to showcase how their project works\nRecord simple voiceovers and sound effects\nAssemble short videos using pre-built editing templates\n\nWhy this matters:\nMotion and media bring ideas to life. Combining physical movement with documentation helps youth understand how engineering\, storytelling\, and communication work together. These skills reinforce systems thinking\, iteration\, and presentation—key concepts across STEAM fields and creative industries. \n\nSTEAM Futures Media Moment\nYouth will take part in the Mini Media Crew by planning\, recording\, and editing short demo videos of their moving creations. With permission\, these clips may be included in the final STEAM Futures Community Showcase as part of a highlight reel. \n\nWho Can Attend\n\nPrimary audience: Youth ages 8–18\nYouth ages 8–12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who remains on-site for the duration of the workshop.\nAdults may participate as full creators if space is available. Youth participants are always prioritized.\n\n\nCost\nYouth participants attend free of charge thanks to support from the Liberty Bank Foundation and Eversource.\nAdults are welcome to attend at no cost and are invited to contribute\, if they are able\, to help make future programs accessible to the whole community. \n\nLocation\nProject Imo – Idea Forge Creators Space \n\nAbout the STEAM Futures Workshop Series\nSTEAM Futures is a hands-on workshop series hosted at Project Imo’s Idea Forge Creators Space. Each session blends art\, design\, science\, technology\, and engineering through accessible\, project-based learning. Youth explore tools and techniques across multiple disciplines while building confidence as creative makers and problem-solvers. Participants may attend individual workshops or engage throughout the full series. \n\nMade Possible By\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the  – STEAM Futures Community Showcase \nOpen Maker Space Hours – Thursday February 26th from 2:30pm to 6:30pm
URL:https://projectimo.org/event/motion-makers-and-media-magic-steam-futures-workshop-series/
LOCATION:Base Camp & Idea Forge Studios\, 54 North Street\, Willimantic\, CT\, 06226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Tech and Maker Events,Workshops
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SUMMARY:STEAM Futures Community Build Day
DESCRIPTION:About the Build Day\nJoin us for the STEAM Futures Community Build Day at Project Imo’s Idea Forge Studios. A hands-on\, open making anything event where youth\, families\, and community members can continue building\, experimenting\, and creating using projects and tools from the STEAM Futures Workshop Series. \nThis Build Day invites participants to return to past projects or start something brand new. Supplies will be available for plush making\, puppets and mini stages\, mechanical builds\, light-up creations\, stickers and decals\, 3D printing\, and laser-engraved things and props. \nStaff and volunteers will be on hand to help guide projects\, demonstrate tools\, and support creative exploration at every skill level. \nWhether you attended one workshop or the whole series\, or are brand new to Idea Forge Studios\, this day is about making\, learning\, and having fun together. \n\nWhat to Expect\n\nOpen build stations using materials from past STEAM Futures workshops\nAccess to maker tools including crafting supplies\, electronics\, 3D printers\, and laser engraving (with staff support)\nOpportunities to continue past projects or create something completely new\nA relaxed\, welcoming environment for all ages\nInformal show-and-share moments throughout the day\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\nYouth who participated in any STEAM Futures workshop\nFamilies and friends\nCommunity members curious about making and creative technology\nAdult makers and learners/li>\nSupporters\, partners\, and anyone curious about Project Imo’s Idea Forge\n\n\nCost\nFree and open to the community. \n\nLocation\nProject Imo – Idea Forge Studios \n\nAbout the STEAM Futures Workshop Series\nSTEAM Futures is a hands-on workshop series hosted at Project Imo’s Idea Forge Studios. Through project-based learning\, youth explore art\, design\, science\, technology\, and engineering using accessible tools and creative processes. The series encourages experimentation\, problem-solving\, and confidence-building while connecting traditional making skills with modern technologies. \n\nMade Possible By
URL:https://projectimo.org/event/steam-futures-community-showcase/
LOCATION:Base Camp & Idea Forge Studios\, 54 North Street\, Willimantic\, CT\, 06226\, United States
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