Archive August 2026 challenge and set September Practi"FALL" Prints active

- Create August-2026.md and update Challenge-Archive.md
- Set Current-Challenge.md to September 2026 Practi"FALL" Prints
- Set Upcoming-Challenge.md to October 2026 TBD
- Update Important-Dates.md and Home.md dates and milestones

Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>

August-2026.md

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+ - challenge
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+ - archive
+---
+[← Back to Home Page](Home)
+
+# Past Challenge: August 2026
+
+## Challenge: Gridfinity Extravaganza
+
+In August 2026, we dove into the world of **Gridfinity**! Whether participants were long-time users or completely new to the modular organization system, members showed off their organizational skills and clever modules.
+
+### The Focus: Organizational Efficiency
+The goal was to create a functional and well-executed Gridfinity module that solved a real-world storage problem or simply looked great.
+
+### Submission Requirements
+
+* **Physical Model**: Brought to the August 19th, 2026 meetup.
+* **Required Components**: 
+    * At least one **Gridfinity Base** (the base plate).
+    * One **Top Accessory** that fits into that base (a bin, cover, tool holder, or other custom accessory).
+* **The Story**: Participants explained what their accessory was for and how they approached the design and print.
+
+### Judging & Prize
+
+* **Voting**: The group voted on their favorite entry based on utility, creativity, and print quality.
+* **Prize**: The winner received a **free spool of filament**!
+
+### Timeline
+
+* **Challenge Announcement**: July 15th, 2026 (at July meetup)
+* **Show & Tell / Voting**: August 19th, 2026 (during August meetup)
+* **Winner Announcement**: August 19th, 2026 (end of August meetup)
+
+---
+
+**This challenge was active for August 2026 and is now archived.**

Challenge-Archive.md

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 ### 2026
 
+- **[August 2026: "Gridfinity Extravaganza"](August-2026)** - Explored modular organization with custom Gridfinity bases and accessories!
 - **[July 2026: "Scarf Seams"](July-2026)** - Mastered the art of scarf seam placement on spheres!
 - **[June 2026: "Show & Tell Extravaganza!"](June-2026)** - Community showcase challenge with filament prizes!
 - **[May 2026: "Bring an Experiment (Round 2!)"](May-2026)** - Pushed boundaries with crazy or wild ideas again!

Current-Challenge.md

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 tags:
  - challenge
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+ - challenge-010
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 [← Back to Home Page](Home)
 
-# Current Challenge: August 2026
+# Current Challenge: September 2026
 
-## Challenge: Gridfinity Extravaganza
+## Challenge: Practi"FALL" Prints
 
-This month, we're diving into the world of **Gridfinity**! Whether you are a long-time user or completely new to the system, it's time to show off your organizational skills.
+As we head into fall, it's time to show off the practical power of 3D printing with **Practi"FALL" Prints**! 
 
-### The Focus: Organizational Efficiency
+Whether it's an everyday household fix or a clever workshop tool, bring in a practical print that solves a problem or makes life easier.
-The goal is to create a functional and well-executed Gridfinity module that solves a real-world storage problem or simply looks great.
+
+### The Focus: Functional Utility & Everyday Practicality
+The goal is to design or print a functional item that serves a practical purpose. This can be anything from a simple door stop, cord clip, or drawer organizer, to a crazy multi-levered bottle or can opener, tool jig, or replacement bracket!
 
 ### Submission Requirements
 
-* **Physical Model**: Bring your prints to the August meetup.
+* **Physical Model**: Bring your practical print to the **September 16th, 2026** meetup.
-* **Required Components**: 
+* **Range of Entries**: Anything functional qualifies—from simple everyday utility items to complex mechanical openers or tools.
-    * At least one **Gridfinity Base** (the base plate).
+* **The Story**: Be ready to demonstrate or explain what problem your print solves, how you use it, and your printing/design approach (materials, infill, orientation for strength, etc.).
-    * One **Top Accessory** that fits into that base. This can be a bin, a cover, a tool holder, or any other accessory of your choice.
-* **The Story**: Be ready to explain what the accessory is for and how you approached the print.
 
 ### Judging & Prize
 
-* **Voting**: The group will vote on their favorite entry based on utility, creativity, and print quality.
+* **Voting**: The group will vote on their favorite entry based on practical usefulness, creativity, and execution.
 * **Prize**: The winner will receive a **free spool of filament**!
 
 ### Timeline
 
-* **Challenge Announcement**: July 15th, 2026 (at July meetup)
+* **Challenge Announcement**: August 19th, 2026 (at August meetup)
-* **Show & Tell / Voting**: August 2026 (during August meetup)
+* **Show & Tell / Voting**: September 16th, 2026 (during September meetup)
-* **Winner Announcement**: August 2026 (end of August meetup)
+* **Winner Announcement**: September 16th, 2026 (end of September meetup)
 
 ---
 
-**This challenge is currently active for August 2026**
+**This challenge is currently active for September 2026**

Home.md

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 ### Current Challenges
 
-- **[Active Challenge](Current-Challenge)** - August 2026: "Gridfinity Extravaganza"
+- **[Active Challenge](Current-Challenge)** - September 2026: "Practi\"FALL\" Prints"
-- **[Upcoming Challenge](Upcoming-Challenge)** - September 2026: [To Be Determined]
+- **[Upcoming Challenge](Upcoming-Challenge)** - October 2026: [To Be Determined]
 - **[Challenge Archive](Challenge-Archive)** - Past challenges
 - **[How to Participate](Challenge-Participation)** - Guide for joining challenges
 
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-**Last Updated**: August 16, 2026
+**Last Updated**: August 20, 2026

Important-Dates.md

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 ### Next Meetup
 
-- **July Meetup: July 15th, 2026** ✓ *Completed*
+- **August Meetup: August 19th, 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]")
+  - Challenge announcement for September 2026 Challenge ("Practi\"FALL\" Prints")
-  - Focus on Gridfinity system and organizational efficiency
+
+- **September Meetup: September 16th, 2026**
+  - Judging of September 2026 Challenge ("Practi\"FALL\" Prints")
+  - Challenge announcement for October 2026 Challenge ("[Theme TBD]")
+  - Focus on practical, functional prints and problem solving
 
 ## Regular Meeting Schedule
 
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 - **Submission Deadline**: August 19, 2026
 - **Judging**: August 19, 2026 meetup
 
+See [Challenge Archive](Challenge-Archive) for complete details.
+
+### September 2026: "Practi\"FALL\" Prints"
+
+- **Challenge Announcement**: August 19, 2026
+- **Submission Deadline**: September 16, 2026
+- **Judging**: September 16, 2026 meetup
+
 See [Current Challenge](Current-Challenge) for complete details.
 
 ## Meeting Location
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-**Last Updated**: August 16, 2026
+**Last Updated**: August 20, 2026

Upcoming-Challenge.md

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 [← Back to Home Page](Home)
 
-# Upcoming Challenge: September 2026 (To Be Determined)
+# Upcoming Challenge: October 2026 (To Be Determined)
 
 ## Challenge: [Theme TBD]
 
-*Details for the September 2026 challenge are currently being decided. We'll announce the full details at the August 19th meetup!*
+*Details for the October 2026 challenge are currently being decided. We'll announce the full details at the September 16th meetup!*
 
 ### The Focus: [TBD]
 
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 ### Submission Requirements
 
-* **Physical Model**: Bring your print to the **September** meetup.
+* **Physical Model**: Bring your print to the **October** meetup.
 * **The Story**: Be ready to tell the group about your creation.
 
 ### Judging & Prize
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 ### Timeline
 
-* **Challenge Announcement**: August 19th, 2026 (at August meetup)
+* **Challenge Announcement**: September 16th, 2026 (at September meetup)
-* **Show & Tell / Voting**: September 2026 (during September meetup)
+* **Show & Tell / Voting**: October 2026 (during October meetup)
-* **Winner Announcement**: September 2026 (end of September meetup)
+* **Winner Announcement**: October 2026 (end of October meetup)
 
 ---
 
-**This challenge will become active in September 2026**
+**This challenge will become active in October 2026**