Sunday, May 19, 2013
NIC Really BIG Raffle Open House to be held May 19
Noon - 4 PM
6995 Cornwall Drive, Coeur d'Alene
Who: North Idaho College
What: Really BIG Raffle Open House
When: from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 19
Where: The grand prize $250,000 house is located at 6995 Cornwall Drive in Coeur d’Alene.
How: Tickets can be purchased at various outlets in North Idaho, online at www.nic.edu/rbr or by calling (208) 769-3271.
The public will have the first opportunity to view the $250,000 grand prize home in the North Idaho College Really BIG Raffle at the first open house from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 19.
This year’s $250,000 grand prize home is a two-story, three-bedroom, three-bath located at 6995 Cornwall Drive in Greenstone’s Coeur d’Alene Place neighborhood. This home features a vaulted living room with fireplace and is loaded with upgrades including granite kitchen counters, a high efficiency heat pump, a fully fenced and landscaped lot, and even a backyard hot tub. Additional major prizes include a $20,000 car, $10,000 boat, $3,500 travel package, and $2,000 shopping spree.
Tickets are $100 and only 5,000 are sold for this fundraiser that benefits student and program needs at North Idaho College. Idaho residents can order by phone to (208) 769-3271 or online at www.nic.edu/rbr. Out-of-state residents can purchase at multiple North Idaho outlets including Super 1 Foods, Stein’s Family Foods, Lake City Ford, Trading Company Stores and at the first open house, May 19 from 12-4.
Information: NIC Foundation Office at (208) 769-3271 or www.nic.edu/rbr.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Rock for College 2013
11 AM - 5 PM
Lakeside Center Outdoor Stage
University of Idaho Talent Search and NIC Student Support Services in collaboration with the ETS Ambassadors presents the third annual Rock for College Music and Arts Festival.
Six area high school and middle school rock bands, five area singer/songwriters, gallery of local artists' work, food vendors, giveaways, fun for the whole family.
The event is free, but donations are accepted and go to college scholarships for local students.
Monday, June 24, 2013 - Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Beginning NXT Robotics
Seiter Hall Computer Lab 211
9 to 12 years old and 12 to 18 years old $59
Students will master programming the NXT Mindstorm Robots and watch their work come to life by participating in a challenging obstacle course.
Video Game Programming Using Alice 3.0
12 to 18 years old $79
No prior experience needed. Students will make storytelling animations and interactive games with Alice 3-D software program.
Registration and information: Nancy Ripplinger (208) 665-5079.
Thursday, June 27, 2013 - Friday, June 28, 2013
Programming with NXT ROBOT-C and Robot Virtual Worlds
Seiter Hall Computer Lab 211
12 to 18 years old $89
No prior experience needed. Learn how to program in Robot-C along with the hands-on experience of making the NXT Robot run on the programs and obstacle courses designed in class.
Registration and information: Nancy Ripplinger (208) 665-5079.
