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Toothpick design contest

Published: Thursday, February 14, 2008

Updated: Thursday, June 30, 2011 13:06

Rio Hondo and the American Society of Engineers and Architects (ASEA) will be hosting a Toothpick Building Contest on Feb. 16 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Upper Quad.

Local community colleges and high school programs will compete in the 3 hour event supported by ASEA and Rio Hondo.

Participants will have a designated 3 hour slot to build a structure using only round toothpicks and glue.

Structures will be judged on visual appearance and structural strength. Immediately following will be a Balloon Flight Contest.

Winners for both categories will be announced at the ASEA banquet in May.

For more information, contact Flint Tabata at (562) 692-0921.

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