BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Project Imo - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://projectimo.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Project Imo REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133220 CREATED:20260112T195930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T203455Z UID:10000236-1769094000-1769106600@projectimo.org SUMMARY:IFS Teens Free Hours DESCRIPTION: URL:https://projectimo.org/event/ifs-teens-free-hours-4/ CATEGORIES:Tech and Maker Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Project-Imo-Feature-Image-General.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133220 CREATED:20260119T191619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T191619Z UID:10000332-1769252400-1769277600@projectimo.org SUMMARY:Free Drop-in Gaming Day at Idea Forge Studios DESCRIPTION:Get your Gaming on!\nSaturday\, January 24\, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PMIdea Forge Studios at Project Imo | Downtown Willimantic\, CTFREE & Open to the Public | All Experience Levels Welcome \nLooking for something fun\, social\, and totally free to do this winter? Join us at Idea Forge Studios for an Open Gaming Day\, a relaxed\, drop-in tabletop gaming event where community\, creativity\, and friendly competition collide. \nWhether you’re a seasoned tabletop veteran\, a curious first-timer\, or just looking for a cozy place to roll dice and meet new people\, this is your invitation to play. \n\n🧠 What to Expect\nOur board game and RPG library will be open all day\, featuring a wide range of games—from fast\, laugh-out-loud party games to deep strategy and epic fantasy battles. Play for 20 minutes or stay for hours—it’s completely up to you. \n🎯 Featured Games & Experiences \n\n\nBattletech Alpha Strike – fast-paced tabletop mech warfare (perfect for newcomers and veterans alike) \n\n\nGoats & Goblins \n\n\nForges of Ravenshire \n\n\nWe’re Doomed! (with the Meritocracy expansion) \n\n\nBattles of Westeros \n\n\nBattleLore \n\n\nUgg-Tech \n\n\nFirefly: The Board Game with Blue Sun and Pirates & Bounty Hunters expansions \n\n\nRuneWars \n\n\n🃏 Classic Community Favorites \n\n\nWingspan \n\n\nTicket to Ride \n\n\nCatan \n\n\nCarcassonne \n\n\nUnmatched \n\n\nExploding Kittens \n\n\nPlus a rotating mix of strategy games\, card games\, and RPG-friendly systems \n\n\nNot sure what to play? No problem. Friendly facilitators and experienced players will help you find a game\, learn the rules\, and jump right in. \n\n🏛️ Why Idea Forge Studios?\nIdea Forge Studios is Project Imo’s community-powered creative and learning space in downtown Willimantic. Alongside our makerspaces\, studios\, and workshops\, gaming has become one of our most joyful and welcoming ways to bring people together. \nOur open gaming days are: \n\n\n✅ Inclusive & welcoming \n\n\n🎓 Beginner-friendly \n\n\n🤝 Community-driven \n\n\n🆓 Always free \n\n\nYou don’t need to bring anything—just curiosity\, imagination\, and maybe a competitive streak 😉 \n\n👨‍👩‍👧 Who Should Attend?\n\n\nTeens\, adults\, and families \n\n\nBoard game lovers and RPG fans \n\n\nBattletech players and curious mech pilots \n\n\nNewcomers looking to learn tabletop games \n\n\nFrog Con fans and local nerds of all stripes \n\n\nAnyone who wants a fun\, screen-free way to spend a Saturday \n\n\nThis is a drop-in event\, so come when you can and stay as long as you like between 11am and 6pm. \n\n🎟️ Free Tickets (Optional but Helpful!)\nAdmission is 100% free\, but registering for a free ticket helps us plan tables\, facilitators\, and snacks. Prefer to live on the edge? Walk-ins are always welcome. \n👉 Register for your free ticket—or just drop in and play! \nCome roll dice\, command mechs\, build kingdoms\, and meet fellow gamers at Idea Forge Studios. We’ll save you a seat at the table. 🎲🔥 \n\n\n🎮 Open Access to Games\, Terrain\, and Game Design at Idea Forge Studios\nOne of the things that makes gaming at Idea Forge Studios special is access. Our community gaming library goes far beyond boxed games on a shelf—we provide players with shared resources designed to make tabletop gaming more immersive\, creative\, and accessible to everyone. \nDuring open gaming days\, participants have access to our expanding board game and RPG library\, along with tabletop terrain\, maps\, miniatures\, tokens\, dice\, and gameplay aids that enhance both casual and competitive play. Whether you’re commanding BattleMechs\, exploring fantasy realms\, or teaching a new player their first strategy game\, our shared resources help lower barriers and elevate the experience. \nIdea Forge Studios is also home to game design and prototyping labs\, where community members explore the creative side of gaming. Players can experiment with custom scenarios\, homebrew rules\, 3D-printed components\, terrain design\, and original game concepts\, blending play with hands-on making. \nFor those who want ongoing access beyond free events\, Idea Forge Studios offers affordable individual memberships for $20/month\, providing regular access to gaming resources\, creative labs\, and open studio time. We also welcome group and club membership partnerships for gaming groups\, Battletech units\, RPG tables\, and community organizations looking for a consistent\, welcoming home base. \nOur goal is simple: make tabletop gaming accessible\, welcoming\, and creatively empowering—whether you’re here to play once\, play weekly\, or build something entirely new. \nCheck out our Idea Forge page for more information: https://projectimo.org/idea-forge-creators-space/ URL:https://projectimo.org/event/free-drop-in-gaming-day-at-idea-forge-studios/ LOCATION:Base Camp & Idea Forge Studios\, 54 North Street\, Willimantic\, CT\, 06226\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Special Events,Tabletop Game Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Forbidden-Island-Setup.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Project Imo":MAILTO:teamimo@projectimo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133220 CREATED:20260112T195932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T205030Z UID:10000239-1769515200-1769538600@projectimo.org SUMMARY:IFS Member Open Hours DESCRIPTION: URL:https://projectimo.org/event/ifs-member-open-hours-7/ CATEGORIES:Tech and Maker Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Project-Imo-Feature-Image-General.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133220 CREATED:20260112T195932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T205030Z UID:10000238-1769526000-1769538600@projectimo.org SUMMARY:IFS Teens Free Hours DESCRIPTION: URL:https://projectimo.org/event/ifs-teens-free-hours-5/ CATEGORIES:Tech and Maker Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Project-Imo-Feature-Image-General.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133220 CREATED:20260112T195933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T205016Z UID:10000241-1769601600-1769625000@projectimo.org SUMMARY:IFS Member Open Hours DESCRIPTION: URL:https://projectimo.org/event/ifs-member-open-hours-8/ CATEGORIES:Tech and Maker Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Project-Imo-Feature-Image-General.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133220 CREATED:20251216T233734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T200338Z UID:10000150-1769610600-1769625000@projectimo.org SUMMARY:Light Up Characters Circuits and Creativity - STEAM Futures Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:About This Workshop\nIn this workshop\, participants learn the basics of circuits by creating light-up characters\, badges\, or small props. Using LEDs\, coin cell batteries\, and copper tape\, youth build simple paper- or card-based circuits that bring designs to life—lighting up eyes\, symbols\, or “magic tiles” that glow when a character stands on them. \nThe session focuses on accessible electronics concepts such as loops\, polarity\, and troubleshooting. Youth are encouraged to experiment\, test ideas\, and problem-solve when circuits don’t work on the first try. The techniques introduced here can be expanded in later STEAM Futures workshops involving motion\, 3D printing\, and interactive builds. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn & Do\nParticipants will: \n\nBuild simple circuits using batteries\, LEDs\, and conductive paths\nUse copper tape to create paper-based and card-based circuits\nExplore polarity\, loops\, and basic troubleshooting\nIntegrate light and electronics into visual character design\n\nWhy this matters:Learning basic circuitry helps youth understand how energy flows through systems and how design choices affect function. These concepts support future STEAM Futures workshops that involve interactive objects\, motion\, digital fabrication\, and media-driven storytelling. \n\nSTEAM Futures Media Moment\nYouth will take part in the Mini Media Crew by capturing short video clips of their illuminated creations in a Glow Booth setup. With permission\, these clips may be included in the final STEAM Futures Community Showcase. \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.Adults 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\nNEXT Workshop in the Series – From Sketch to Stickers \nOpen Maker Space Hours – Thursday January 29th from 2:30pm to 6:30pm URL:https://projectimo.org/event/light-up-characters-circuits-and-creativity-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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Light-Up-Characters-Circuits-and-Creativity-Steam-Futures-Workshop-Series.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Project Imo":MAILTO:teamimo@projectimo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133220 CREATED:20260112T195933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T205015Z UID:10000240-1769612400-1769625000@projectimo.org SUMMARY:IFS Teen Free Hours DESCRIPTION: URL:https://projectimo.org/event/ifs-teen-free-hours-3/ CATEGORIES:Tech and Maker Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Project-Imo-Feature-Image-General.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133220 CREATED:20260112T195934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T210453Z UID:10000243-1769688000-1769711400@projectimo.org SUMMARY:IFS Member Open Hours DESCRIPTION: URL:https://projectimo.org/event/ifs-member-open-hours-9/ CATEGORIES:Tech and Maker Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Project-Imo-Feature-Image-General.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133220 CREATED:20251216T223635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T200254Z UID:10000221-1769697000-1769711400@projectimo.org SUMMARY:Open Maker Space Hours - STEAM Futures Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:STEAM Futures Open Maker Space Hours\nThese open maker space hours are designed to support participants in the STEAM Futures Workshop Series by providing time and space to continue working on projects\, practice new skills\, and explore tools introduced during the workshops. This is an opportunity for youth to build confidence through hands-on making in a relaxed\, self-directed environment. \nParticipants may work on a wide range of projects connected to the series\, including plush creations\, puppets and mini stages\, mechanical builds\, light-up circuits\, digital designs\, stickers\, 3D prints\, laser-cut pieces\, and media projects. Youth are encouraged to bring unfinished work\, try new variations\, or simply spend time experimenting with materials and tools. \nThese sessions are not structured workshops. Staff will be present to supervise the space\, ensure safe tool use\, and offer guidance when needed\, but projects are participant-led. \n\nWho Can Attend\n\nYouth ages 8–18 participating in the STEAM Futures Workshop Series\nYouth ages 8–12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who remains on-site\nAdults who have actively participated in any of the STEAM Futures Workshop Series\n\n\nCost\nFree to youth participants thanks to support from the Liberty Bank Foundation. \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 such as sewing machines\, digital cutters\, 3D printers\, and a laser engraver while building confidence as creative makers and problem-solvers. Participants may attend individual workshops or engage throughout the full series. \n\nRegistration Note\nPlease enter the attendee’s name for each RSVP. Parents or guardians should use their own contact information as the purchaser when registering youth. \n\nMade Possible By\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNEXT Workshop in the Series – From Sketch to Stickers \nOpen Maker Space Hours – Thursday February 4th from 2:30pm to 6:30pm URL:https://projectimo.org/event/open-maker-space-hours-steam-futures-workshop-series-4/ LOCATION:Base Camp & Idea Forge Studios\, 54 North Street\, Willimantic\, CT\, 06226\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Special Events,Tech and Maker Events,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Idea-Forge-Featured-Image-on-Member-Hours.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Project Imo":MAILTO:teamimo@projectimo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133220 CREATED:20260112T195934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T210452Z UID:10000242-1769698800-1769711400@projectimo.org SUMMARY:IFS Teens Free Hours DESCRIPTION: URL:https://projectimo.org/event/ifs-teens-free-hours-6/ CATEGORIES:Tech and Maker Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Project-Imo-Feature-Image-General.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133220 CREATED:20260112T195935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T213625Z UID:10000244-1770120000-1770143400@projectimo.org SUMMARY:IFS Member Open Hours DESCRIPTION: URL:https://projectimo.org/event/ifs-member-open-hours-10/ CATEGORIES:Tech and Maker Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Project-Imo-Feature-Image-General.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133220 CREATED:20260112T195936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T213626Z UID:10000245-1770130800-1770143400@projectimo.org SUMMARY:IFS Teens Free Hours DESCRIPTION: URL:https://projectimo.org/event/ifs-teens-free-hours-7/ CATEGORIES:Tech and Maker Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Project-Imo-Feature-Image-General.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133220 CREATED:20260112T195937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T213651Z UID:10000247-1770206400-1770229800@projectimo.org SUMMARY:IFS Member Open Hours DESCRIPTION: URL:https://projectimo.org/event/ifs-member-open-hours-11/ CATEGORIES:Tech and Maker Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Project-Imo-Feature-Image-General.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133220 CREATED:20251216T233732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T200224Z UID:10000151-1770215400-1770229800@projectimo.org SUMMARY:From Sketch to Stickers - STEAM Futures Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:About This Workshop\nIn this workshop\, youth begin with a drawing\, symbol\, or character and transform it into a finished sticker or decal. Participants use iPads and computers with design tools such as Procreate\, Canva\, GIMP\, or Inkscape to refine their artwork\, adjust layout\, and prepare files for cutting. \nOnce designs are ready\, youth learn how digital files become physical objects using Cricut machines\, the Brother ScanNCut\, and other cutters. Finished stickers may be laminated and taken home or used in future STEAM Futures projects\, connecting digital creativity to tangible results. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn & Do\nParticipants will: \n\nCreate and refine digital artwork using illustration and design tools\nPrepare designs for cutting and print-and-cut workflows\nOperate digital cutting machines such as Cricut and ScanNCut\nLaminate and finish stickers and decals\n\nWhy this matters:\nDigital design and cutting introduce youth to workflows used in product design\, branding\, manufacturing\, and creative technology fields. Understanding how digital files translate into physical outputs supports later STEAM Futures workshops involving laser cutting\, 3D printing\, and media production. \n\nSTEAM Futures Media Moment\nYouth will take part in the Mini Media Crew during the Screen to Sticker moment by capturing screen recordings and short clips of cutting machines in action. With permission\, this footage may be included in the final STEAM Futures Community Showcase. \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\nNEXT Workshop in the Series – Intro to 3D Model Printing \nOpen Maker Space Hours – Thursday February 4th from 2:30pm to 6:30pm URL:https://projectimo.org/event/from-sketch-to-stickers-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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/From-Sketch-to-Stickers-Steam-Futures-Workshop-Series.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Project Imo":MAILTO:teamimo@projectimo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133220 CREATED:20260112T195936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T213650Z UID:10000246-1770217200-1770229800@projectimo.org SUMMARY:IFS Teen Free Hours DESCRIPTION: URL:https://projectimo.org/event/ifs-teen-free-hours-4/ CATEGORIES:Tech and Maker Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Project-Imo-Feature-Image-General.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133220 CREATED:20260112T195938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T213626Z UID:10000249-1770292800-1770316200@projectimo.org SUMMARY:IFS Member Open Hours DESCRIPTION: URL:https://projectimo.org/event/ifs-member-open-hours-12/ CATEGORIES:Tech and Maker Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Project-Imo-Feature-Image-General.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133220 CREATED:20251216T224234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T200159Z UID:10000222-1770301800-1770316200@projectimo.org SUMMARY:Open Maker Space Hours - STEAM Futures Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:STEAM Futures Open Maker Space Hours\nThese open maker space hours are designed to support participants in the STEAM Futures Workshop Series by providing time and space to continue working on projects\, practice new skills\, and explore tools introduced during the workshops. This is an opportunity for youth to build confidence through hands-on making in a relaxed\, self-directed environment. \nParticipants may work on a wide range of projects connected to the series\, including plush creations\, puppets and mini stages\, mechanical builds\, light-up circuits\, digital designs\, stickers\, 3D prints\, laser-cut pieces\, and media projects. Youth are encouraged to bring unfinished work\, try new variations\, or simply spend time experimenting with materials and tools. \nThese sessions are not structured workshops. Staff will be present to supervise the space\, ensure safe tool use\, and offer guidance when needed\, but projects are participant-led. \n\nWho Can Attend\n\nYouth ages 8–18 participating in the STEAM Futures Workshop Series\nYouth ages 8–12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who remains on-site\nAdults who have actively participated in any of the STEAM Futures Workshop Series\n\n\nCost\nFree to youth participants thanks to support from the Liberty Bank Foundation. \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 such as sewing machines\, digital cutters\, 3D printers\, and a laser engraver while building confidence as creative makers and problem-solvers. Participants may attend individual workshops or engage throughout the full series. \n\nRegistration Note\nPlease enter the attendee’s name for each RSVP. Parents or guardians should use their own contact information as the purchaser when registering youth. \n\nMade Possible By\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNEXT Workshop in the Series – Intro to 3D Model Printing \nOpen Maker Space Hours – Thursday February 12th from 2:30pm to 6:30pm URL:https://projectimo.org/event/open-maker-space-hours-steam-futures-workshop-series-6/ LOCATION:Base Camp & Idea Forge Studios\, 54 North Street\, Willimantic\, CT\, 06226\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Special Events,Tech and Maker Events,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Idea-Forge-Featured-Image-on-Member-Hours.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Project Imo":MAILTO:teamimo@projectimo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133220 CREATED:20260112T195938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T213626Z UID:10000248-1770303600-1770316200@projectimo.org SUMMARY:IFS Teens Free Hours DESCRIPTION: URL:https://projectimo.org/event/ifs-teens-free-hours-8/ CATEGORIES:Tech and Maker Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Project-Imo-Feature-Image-General.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133220 CREATED:20260122T225935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T165416Z UID:10000337-1770310800-1770318000@projectimo.org SUMMARY:Cupid’s Corner Valentine's Crafting DESCRIPTION:Cupid’s Corner Crafting – A Free Family-Friendly Workshop in Downtown Willimantic\nThursday\, February 5\, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 PM📍 Cupid’s Corner Pop-Up ShopFormer Bench Shop\, 786 Main Street\, Willimantic\, CT \nJoin Project Imo\, Willimantic Renaissance\, and the Willimantic Lions Club for Cupid’s Corner Crafting — a free\, family-friendly Valentine’s workshop taking place in the heart of downtown Willimantic during the Romantic Willimantic season. \nThis creative\, hands-on event is perfect for kids\, families\, teens\, and adults of all ages. Participants will make Valentine’s cards\, festive ornaments\, and their very own Frog Bridge Guardian as the town prepares for the Romantic Willimantic Chocolate Festival. \nThis is a drop-in\, first-come/first-served event. \n\n🐸 Meet the Frog Bridge Guardians  \nDuring the workshop\, participants will learn about Willimantic’s iconic Frog Bridge and its four legendary frogs: \n\n\nSwifty \n\n\nManny \n\n\nWilly \n\n\nWindy \n\n\nThese beloved characters are reimagined as the Frog Bridge Guardians\, protectors of the town during Chocolate Fest and beyond. Families will get to create their own frog hero craft\, inspired by these local legends\, while learning a bit of Willimantic history along the way. \nEach participant will take home: \n\n\nA handmade Valentine or ornament \n\n\nA custom Frog Bridge Guardian craft \n\n\nA Manny the Frog sticker\, illustrated by Project Imo’s own Jay Hyland \n\n\n\n🎨 Creative Fun for All Ages\nAll supplies are provided\, and no prior experience is needed. This workshop is designed to be welcoming\, inclusive\, and fun for all skill levels — whether you’re crafting with little ones or just looking for a creative evening downtown. \nAdmission is free\, but we recommend arriving earlier in the program\, as supplies are limited and this is a first-come/first-served program. \n\n💝 Sponsored by Community Partners\nCupid’s Corner Crafting is proudly sponsored by the Windham Prevention Coalition and CT DMHAS’ Be In The Know campaign\, supporting positive\, creative\, and community-centered experiences for youth and families. \n\n🛍️ Explore Cupid’s Corner While You’re Here\nWhile attending the workshop\, be sure to explore Cupid’s Corner\, a Valentine-themed pop-up shop open throughout February. Cupid’s Corner features a curated selection of: \n\n\nLocal artists and makers \n\n\nJewelry\, ceramics\, and Valentine gifts \n\n\nYouth-created goods by Project Imo participants \n\n\nCupid’s Corner is a festive retail and creative hub supporting local businesses\, youth entrepreneurs\, and downtown revitalization in the lead-up to the Romantic Willimantic Chocolate Festival. \n\n✏️ Coming Up: Intro to Illustration Workshop (Ages 16+)\nEnjoyed crafting? Join us again at Cupid’s Corner on Thursday\, February 19 for a 16+ Intro to Illustration Workshop\, taught by Jay Hyland. This upcoming workshop will dive deeper into illustration\, character design\, and creative storytelling. More details and registration coming soon — keep an eye on our website and social media! \n\n📌 Event Details at a Glance\nWhat: Cupid’s Corner Crafting – Free Family WorkshopWhen: Thursday\, February 5\, 2026 | 5–7 PMWhere: Cupid’s Corner\, Former Bench Shop\, 786 Main Street\, Willimantic\, CTCost: Free (registration recommended)Who: All ages welcome \n🍫 Make It a Full Romantic Willimantic Weekend\nCupid’s Corner Crafting is just one of many reasons to spend time in downtown Willimantic this February. Mark your calendar for Saturday\, February 7\, 2026\, when the town comes alive for the Romantic Willimantic Chocolate Festival — Eastern Connecticut’s favorite winter celebration. \nOn Chocolate Fest day\, downtown transforms into a walkable\, chocolate-filled village featuring sweet treats\, live music\, local shopping\, family activities\, and festive surprises around every corner. Visitors are encouraged to explore Main Street\, support small businesses\, and enjoy the creative energy that makes Willimantic so special. \nWhile you’re celebrating\, be sure to stop by Cupid’s Corner at the former Bench Shop on Main Street and visit Project Imo’s fundraising vendor booth. Project Imo will be featuring youth- and IDS-member-created gifts\, crafts\, and artwork\, all made right here in Willimantic. Every purchase directly supports youth leadership\, creative education\, and community-based programs through Project Imo’s work at Idea Forge Studios. \nWhether you’re crafting with family\, shopping local\, or indulging in Chocolate Fest traditions\, Cupid’s Corner is a must-visit stop. Plan your visit\, bring a friend\, and fall in love with Willimantic this February. \n<