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# Important Dates
## Upcoming Meetup Schedule
### Next Meetup
- **July Meetup: July 15th, 2026** ✓ *Completed*
- Judging of July 2026 Challenge ("Scarf Seams")
- Challenge announcement for August 2026 Challenge ("Gridfinity Extravaganza")
- **August Meetup: August 19th, 2026**
- Judging of August 2026 Challenge ("Gridfinity Extravaganza")
- Challenge announcement for September 2026 Challenge ("[Theme TBD]")
- Focus on Gridfinity system and organizational efficiency
## Regular Meeting Schedule
### Standard Schedule
- **When**: 3rd Wednesday of each month
- **Time**: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- **Duration**: 2 hours
### Meeting Format
- **6:00-6:15 PM**: Arrival & Social Time
- **6:15-6:45 PM**: Industry News & Updates (John)
- **6:45-7:15 PM**: Show & Tell (includes challenge judging)
- **7:15-7:45 PM**: Featured Presentation
- **7:45-8:00 PM**: Closing & General Discussion
## Challenge Timeline
### May 2026: "Bring an Experiment (Round 2!)"
- **Challenge Announcement**: April 29, 2026
- **Submission Deadline**: May 20, 2026
- **Judging**: May 20, 2026 meetup
See [Challenge Archive](Challenge-Archive) for complete details.
### June 2026: "Show & Tell Extravaganza!"
- **Challenge Announcement**: June 10, 2026
- **Submission Deadline**: June 17, 2026
- **Judging**: June 17, 2026 meetup
See [Challenge Archive](Challenge-Archive) for complete details.
### July 2026: "Scarf Seams"
- **Challenge Announcement**: June 17, 2026
- **Submission Deadline**: July 15, 2026
- **Judging**: July 15, 2026 meetup
See [Challenge Archive](Challenge-Archive) for complete details.
### August 2026: "Gridfinity Extravaganza"
- **Challenge Announcement**: July 15, 2026
- **Submission Deadline**: August 19, 2026
- **Judging**: August 19, 2026 meetup
See [Current Challenge](Current-Challenge) for complete details.
## Meeting Location
**Standard Location:**
West Fargo Public Library
215 Third St. E.
West Fargo, ND 58078
*(Note: We will occasionally have one-off meetings at alternative venues, which will be announced in advance.)*
## Contact Information
[feedback@fargo3d.com](mailto:feedback@fargo3d.com)
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**Last Updated**: August 16, 2026