Officials with Guthrie County Extension and Outreach are holding a STEM Fest (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) to promote awareness and understanding of the importance of STEM-related educational and career opportunities. They are asking businesses to have a “display station” where you will interact with the guests (youth and adults) to:

·Give a brief overview of your business

·Present a STEM hands-on activity that 10-15 kids can participate in at a time

·Possibly distribute artifacts that the youth can place in their backpacks (pens/pencils, something they make, bookmark, etc.)

·Consider giving the kids a “real world” problem from your business to solve

If you have a store front on main street, Guthrie County Extension would like to get youth in your doors and have your booth in your store. This free interactive event will take place Saturday, May 1, 10:00 am to noon. Located in the Panora Square, 115 W Main Street. This festival will be open to all youth and families, grades K—6th!

Organizers are asking all participants in attendance, presenters included, wear masks when social distancing is not available. Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the event. If you are interested in participating, please call Guthrie County ISU Extension at (641) 747-2276. The committee has quite a few suggestions and will do what they can to help make your exhibit a success! They thank you for your partnership for the future of our children and communities!