Lightsaber Signup and Hacksburg Events!

[Max Bareiss]

Lightsaber Building Signup

Hacksburg is again partnering with the Lightsaber Club at Virginia Tech to build lightsabers this semester. Everyone who buys our hand-selected kit will receive the materials to make an awesome, movie set quality lightsaber that lights up, has sound effects, and is durable enough to actually engage in lightsaber battles! The body of the lightsaber starts out as raw aluminum tubing and you will machine it on the lathe. A small amount of soldering and wiring attaches the electronics to the 3D printed frame. If you would like to make a lightsaber this semester, please sign up here: https://hb.gy/saber2022 . Signups and payment are due by October 7!

Upcoming Events

Sunday, October 2 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM: Canning and Preserving

Canning is a method of preserving food that can extend the shelf life of a variety of foods and garden veggies. This class covers canning for beginners. Discussion time will be included for your own specific canning questions and to learn what others are canning. Free for members and $5 for non-members. RSVP at https://hb.gy/ExiXa . Ages 16+.

Sunday, October 9 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM: Natural Pigments and Fabric Dyeing

Learn the basics of dyeing fabric using walnut shells! This class covers how to process the walnuts, what fabrics work best, and best practices for using this sustainable material. Attendees should bring white fabric. Free for Hacksburg members, $5 for non-members. RSVP at https://hb.gy/Lz9is . Ages 12+.

Sundays October 16 and 23 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM: Eighth Annual Hacksburg Cider Pressing!

For the eighth year running, come to Hacksburg with apples and you’ll be able to make your own cider! The best kind of apples to bring is a variety, only using one type typically results in extremely sweet or tart cider. Ten pounds of apples makes three quarts of cider. Free to anyone in the community, no RSVP necessary. Hacksburg members can participate in an apple group buy (due date: October 11 meeting). 1:00PM to 4:00PM. Optional RSVP at https://hb.gy/Rw4sD . All ages.

Sunday, October 30 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM: Hard Cider Making and Fermentation Basics

This class will cover the basics of turning apple cider into an alcoholic drink. This technique works for all fruit juices, so get creative! Attendees must be 21 years old or older. $5 for non-members, free for Hacksburg members. RSVP at https://hb.gy/mUw9B .

Any questions? Email bo...@hacksburg.org .

Thanks,

     Max Bareiss

Board Member, Hacksburg