STEM tour lets students learn new technologies

The Mead School District has announced the STEM Forward Tour, which begins Friday and continues through March.

The first event is STEM Forward at Mobius, an opportunity for seventh- and eighth-grade students in the Mead School District, accompanied by an adult, to explore Mobius demonstrations and the Bodies Human exhibit and learn more about several technologies and electronics, including Mindstorms, Ozobots, 3-D printing, littleBits and SuperCircuits.

STEM Forward is at Mobius, 331 N. Post St., from 6-8 p.m. There are 80 spots available. For more information or to register, visit www.mead354.org.

Auction benefits Ferris band

The Ferris High School Swing Dance and Auction will be Saturday.

The fundraiser, which benefits the school’s band program, features a live and silent auction, dessert and dancing, with lessons included. The Ferris High School jazz orchestra will also perform.

Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults or $70 for a table of eight. To reserve a table, contact Megan Wolcott at dmfrjeff45@mac.com. Individual tickets will be sold at the door. The event will be held at the school, 3020 E. 37th Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m.

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