Fundraising Fun

The public is encouraged to participate in two area fundraisers that will benefit local schools.

Invisible Children fundraiser on Tuesday, April 10 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The fundraiser follows on the heels of a moving presentation about the plight of Ugandan children that was presented last week at Crescenta Valley High School. A flier promoting the fundraiser must accompany food orders. Fliers are available at Crescenta Valley High School, Rosemont Middle School and at Baja Fresh.

Clark Magnet High School robotics team is continuing to raise funds for their trip to Atlanta, Georgia for the FIRST [For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology] National Competition.

The team won first place at the recent San Diego Regional competition, which in turn allowed them to compete in the national contest held in Atlanta, Georgia. The team will be able to compete against robotic teams from all over the world.

Their challenge now is to raise funds to get the team to Atlanta, at an estimated total cost of $20,000. They have been fundraising since they received their first place win but they still need the community's help. The team will raise money this weekend by having a car wash from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Chevron Station at 466 W. Broadway in Glendale.

Tickets are being pre-sold for $6 and are available from any Clark robotic student or at the Clark Magnet High School before 4 p.m. on Friday. Tickets will also be on sale at the car wash for $8.

Anyone interested in helping the robotics team get to Atlanta can make a donation by calling Clark Magnet High School at 248-8324 and asking for Jennifer Hughes, or sending a check made payable to Clark Robotic Team and mailed to Clark Magnet High School, Robotics Team, 4747 New York Avenue, La Crescenta, 91214. For team information, go to team696.com [no www before the address]. The team is also offering advertisement on the side of their robot for a donation.

The FIRST competition is televised on the web and on NASA television.