Hi everybody,

We are really excited about the Fast Track programming this year, which is going to have a ton of really awesome sessions. One of the items that we are most looking forward to is a Lego Tournament, where the kids will be encouraged to build something with Legos on the theme of Mad Science. Given all of the hard work the kids will be putting into this, we would really love to be able to award prizes after the judging at least to the top winners, and here is where we could use your help.

Volunteer for 8 hours and you can get this awesome shirt [designed by Jenny Anckorn]. Help us out: http://2011.arisia.org/volunteers

Hi Arisians.

As the con gets closer, Staff den and Green Room would like to offer some of you an opportunity to get in volunteer hours *before the con starts*. We need people who have experience in food service, ans understand food safety to help us prepare meals for guests and staff. If you've worked in a kitchen, as a caterer, or have a food safety certification, we'd like your help cooking.

Debra Doyle and James Macdonald of the Viable Paradise writer's workshop will host a one-day writer's workshop at Arisia 2011. Five finalists will have their work critiqued by Debra and James with helpful suggestions on how to improve their stories. The deadline for submissions is January 1st, 2011.

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Calling all high school artists: enter our student art contest!

This is a free contest, open to all secondary school students. Cash prizes ($800 total) will be awarded for the best science fiction or fantasy-themed artwork. There are no entry or exhibition fees, and no "gotcha"s. We simply wish to recognize, celebrate and encourage outstanding student art. Students who wish can also choose to put their art up for sale.