Georgetown District High School (GDHS) student Anika Vats is inviting the public to come play with two robots while munching on food and enjoying music at the Gellert Community Centre.
The 17-year-old, who's on two Culture Days committees, has organized Arts-STEM Night alongside Town of Halton Hills staff Pearl Schachter and Emma Forbes. The unique event is set for Friday (Oct. 4) from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Gellert Community Centre
Vats pulled together GDHS’ robotics team (Team 4976: Revolt Robotics), local musicians and two Georgetown businesses to make the melding of science and culture happen. This is the first such showcase she has organized.
The machines that will be the centrepiece of the event are Team 4976’s 2023 and 2024 creations.
“If there are kids, teens or adults who want to try and control or drive the robot, they are able to come through the [safety] pylons and stand behind the table with the computer,” said Vats, who's part of the robotics team. “We will have some members talking about FIRST Robotics Canada and the program that you can get involved with in [GDHS].”
GDHS student Ryan Aselstyne, a musical fixture at many Georgetown Farmers’ Markets, has been lined up to serenade those in attendance from 4 to 6:15 p.m., followed by Vats' classmate and fellow Culture Days Youth Committee member Grace Freeborn, who's part of the local band The Regions, which will perform from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Local businesses Blends and Bites and Daal Roti will be providing food.
“You are free to check out whatever you want. You can sit down, relax and just listen to the bands and ask questions about the robots,” Vats said.
Details are available on the Culture Days website.
