Montgomery Blair Informatics Tournament (mBIT)

The Montgomery Blair Informatics Tournament (mBIT) is a competitive programming team competition geared at coders of all experience levels. In past years, mBIT has drawn hundreds of contestants ranging from new coders to world-class competitive programmers. Our mission is to share the passion for computer science and competitive programming with all who participate. 

Contestants will form teams of up to 3 people. Smaller teams are allowed and will be matched with other incomplete teams if desired. To support all experience levels, the competition is split into three divisions: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Teams will try to solve as many problems as possible in the 3-hour contest duration. There is $1000 worth of prizes for each member of the winning teams to receive. For more information, please visit https://mbit.mbhs.edu/rules.

For students who can’t make it in person, an online mirror will be offered simultaneously. The contest will use the codeforces.com platform, which offers support for C++, C, Python, PyPy, Java, JavaScript, Pascal, and Kotlin, among many other languages. Contestants must have a Codeforces account to register and submit solutions. Registration is available at https://codeforces.com/register.

To learn more and see past problems, visit our website at https://mbit.mbhs.edu/. Please email them at mbit.organizers@gmail.com or BengHong_LOH@mcpsmd.org (our club sponsor) with any questions, and please spread the message! 

Rhizome DC Summer Art Camps

https://www.rhizomedc.org/youth-programs-1/2026/camps

August 3-7 * 9am-4pm * Mixed Arts – Printed Matter  Ages 9-14

This week campers will try out some different printing techniques such as monoprint, collagraphy, stamping, and more! They will also self-publish a zine together, trying out different layouts and bindings. A camp for young artists and writers alike, they will read and discuss different zines and art books - and make their own! 

August 10-14 * 9am-4pm * Mixed Arts – Inspiring Art  Ages 10-13

Campers will observe select artworks in art museums in Washington DC, then return to Rhizome in the afternoons to work on their own related projects. They will make connections between different artworks, while trying out different techniques such as printing using gelli plates, assemblage or soft sculptures. Campers will practice taking a deep look at art, share ideas and at times collaborate on projects. 

August 17-21 * 9am-4pm * Mixed Arts – Summer Art Experiments  Ages 8-11

Campers will explore various materials, drawing from the season and our environment for inspiration. They may make found-object faces after gathering materials outside, sun prints on a clear day, or melted watercolor paintings on a rainy one. Campers will play collaborative art games like pass the portrait, as well as build on their own individual projects throughout the week. Experiments will include traditional art materials like oil pastels, ink or charcoal, as well as more unconventional mark makers such grass or sticks from the yard. We will look at subjects in the summer light to spark ideas and make new things - the rainbows in a sprinkler or soap bubbles floating past.

Volunteers needed for the 2026 Pride Parade

Takoma Park Pride Parade needs volunteers.  

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