Hackathon 4 Kids
Register: http://hackathon4kids.eventbrite.com
Admission: FREE
Participating Kids: FREE geek toy (Until supplies last)
Speakers:
Doug Ricket, Map Engineer from Google
Marzia Niccolai, App Engine Engineer from Google
Condition: We will cancel the event if registration is under 100. This is to protect our speakers’ interests and personal time in volunteering.Date: 11/9/08 Sun
Time: 1:15pm-4:15pm
Location: Foothill College Campus
Address: 12345 El Monte Road Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Parking: Parking Lot 5
Website: http://www.siliconvalley-codecamp.com
Toy Giveaways: Sponsored by Rockyou http://www.rockyou.com
Facilities provided: wireless internet, electrical outlet, tables and chairs(optional): Laptop with power cordFREE Lunch 12:15PMProvided by SVCC Sponsors1:15PM Sunday
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2:45PM Sunday
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