The Children of the Swamp (179) Robotics Team of Palm Beach County, a member of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), will be hosting the open house and scrimmage at 7071 Garden Road in Riviera Beach on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Participating high schools include Inlet Grove, Suncoast, Seminole Ridge, Lake Worth, FAU, the Dreyfoos School of the Arts, the G-Star School of the Arts and the 4-H Clubs of America.
Food and drinks, a bake sale and a 50/50 raffle will be available, and funds will be used to cover team costs at various events throughout the year.
For more information about the event and/or how to get involved with the team, e-mail lls4656@aol.com or visit www.179swampthing.org. For more information about FIRST, visit www.usfirst.org.
