Get ready for a roaring good time, Kingsport, TN! Dinosaur Adventure is stomping to MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center from March 15 – 16!

Step back 65 million years and get up close with your favorite dinosaurs! Dig for ancient fossils, race on Jurassic scooters, mine for gemstones, bounce in the inflatable Jurassic Playground, meet baby dinosaurs, and so much more. This is one adventure you won’t want to miss!

Bring your family and experience:
LIFE-SIZE DINOSAURS that come to life with movement and roars!
FOSSIL DIGS where kids can uncover ancient fossils.
JURASSIC SCOOTERS—ride on dino-shaped scooters for extra fun!
GEMSTONE MINING to take home sparkling treasures.
BABY DINOSAUR ENCOUNTERS—pet and interact with playful dino hatchlings!
FACE PAINTING—transform into your favorite dinosaur.
GREEN SCREEN PHOTOS—choose from 3 Jurassic backgrounds to share with friends and family.
COLORING STATION—let creativity run wild with fun dinosaur-themed coloring activities!
PREHISTORIC PLAYGROUND with dinosaur themed bounce houses.

Helpful Tips:
Strollers are welcome.
Don’t forget socks for the inflatables!
Don’t wear green if you plan on taking a green screen photo!
You’re welcome to stay as long as you’d like, and re-entry is allowed on the same day.
Bring your camera—plenty of dino-sized photo ops await!
Concessions Available—Most venues have concession stands open for snacks and drinks.

Don’t miss out – tickets are limited, so grab yours before they go extinct!

Come learn how to program and use a Raspberry Pi!

This class is for a very beginner audience. If you are a parent that wants to understand what your kids are doing with that little electronic device school project, this class can be an asset. If you want to just see what kind of equipment is necessary to use a Raspberry Pi, this class may be an asset.
If you are a programmer already, are familiar with Linux OS, and have a basic understanding of how a Raspberry Pi works, this class may be a little boring for you.
This class will cover the following:

Intro to setting up a Raspberry Pi.
Linux commands (Debian)
Understand the difference between Linux, Windows, and MacOS
Where Linux comes from (repositories)
Setting up a Web Server
Controlling GPIOs from the web page

If you want to purchase an SDCARD to save your work you can either purchase the one that is with the equipment for $10, or you can bring your own. ***
*** SDCARDS are not all the same. Most Sandisk cards will work as long as they are Class10. I have had good luck out of the Amazon MicroSD XC Series cards that are A2 rated.
DO NOT BUY the Onn basic Walmart Card. It will fail.
Age 10+, under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.

Your instructor Jim Garbe has over 14 years of expertise working with micro-controllers, is a passionate Linux enthusiast for more than 20 years, and has been programming in various languages for over 18 years. Jim’s curiosity about technology has always driven him to explore innovative solutions, such as his long-time fascination with mobile phones and their potential to serve as portable computers. He often found himself wondering, “How can my phone have more computing power than my desktop?” His journey into the world of Raspberry Pi began when his wife introduced him to this groundbreaking small computer board, giving her blessing for him to purchase one. His enthusiasm for technology and learning has made him a valuable resource for anyone looking to dive into the world of microcontrollers and programming.