All three people running for Board in last month's board election got the required amount of votes to serve on MAKE Roanoke's Board! With 31 total votes cast, Matthew Brown, Will Carter, and and Chris Santacroce will serve on the MAKE Roanoke Board of Directors through May 2027.

Annual Meeting Announcement We will be holding our first Annual Meeting at 6pm on Thursday, April 25th at Western Virginia Community College STEM Building - ST112 This meeting will be similar to our normal community the meetings (progress updates and project show and tell), but with the addition of elections for our first board of directors! Information on the elections below. Elections 4 Candidates have declared their intent to run for the board. We will still take nominatio

The planning committee has decided it is time to take an important step and elect our first ever MAKE Roanoke board of directors. As such we will be opening up membership in the organization starting with our 4/25 community meeting (more info for location and time to come). To become a voting member of MAKE Roanoke we ask for $10/month in dues. Voting members must be at least 18 years of age. What does this get me? As a member, you are entitled to vote in board elections and

🔧✨ Attention, Roanoke Makers! 🔧✨ Did you miss out on the first meeting? Now's your chance to catch up on the maker initiative here in Roanoke! Calling all tinkering enthusiasts, creators, and DIY dreamers! Brace yourselves for the ultimate celebration of innovation as MAKE Roanoke's second meeting is just around the corner! 🗓️ 📍 Where: South County Library 📅 When: March 28th, 6 PM This is not just a meeting; it's a gathering of like-minded individuals ready to embark on

Calling all makers, tinkerers, and innovators! We're thrilled to announce that MAKE Roanoke will be setting up shop at the Lynchburg Maker Faire on March 24th! This electrifying event celebrates the spirit of creativity and invention, and we can't wait to share our passion for making with the vibrant Lynchburg community. The Lynchburg Maker Faire is more than just a showcase of cool projects; it's a celebration of the maker community. We believe everyone has the potential to

MAKE Roanoke is partnering with Roanoke Robotics to support the 2024 Raspberry Pi Jam. Come to the 2024 Raspberry Pi Jam to see and learn about: Raspberry Pi projects Raspberry Pi Pico projects Linux operating systems Python coding Maker tech 3D printing projects There will be exhibitors and technical experts on hand for collaboration and informal Q&A. Sign up at the Organizer Website

Recently we came across a survey put together by Roanoke Arts Commission , which is looking for input from the local community about a new potential Art Space facility. The potential site of the facility selected is the Riverdale Village . While MAKE Roanoke itself is not directly affiliated, we think it is a great idea and would encourage anyone interested to take the survey. Survey Link

Attention, Roanoke Makers! Calling all tinkererers, creators, and DIY dreamers! Ready to unleash your inner innovator and be part of something groundbreaking? Then mark your calendars, because MAKE Roanoke's first public meeting is here! ️ Join us at the South County Library on February 22nd at 6 PM as we officially launch our community of passionate makers. This is your chance to: Get inside info: Hear directly from the MAKE Roanoke founders about our exciting plans and wha