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Former ‘MythBusters’ host Grant Imahara helps bring science to South County

Foundation for Monterey County Free Libraries hosts family event for local youth

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Photos by Michael Ramirez | Foundation for Monterey County Free Libraries staff joined the Monterey County Office of Education administration for a picture with Grant Imahara (middle), a former cast member of the TV show “MythBusters,” at the MythBusters Family Event last Friday at Soledad High School.

SOLEDAD — Foundation for Monterey County Free Libraries brought science to the forefront last Friday during the MythBusters Family Event at Soledad High School, where youth and their families could partake in STEM activities as well as meet former TV host and robotics expert Grant Imahara.

Imahara, who is best known for his work on the TV show “MythBusters,” put on live demonstrations for the youngsters inside the school’s multipurpose room.

Staff members from the Greenfield Community Science Workshop also participated in the Oct. 11 event, providing several hands-on science activities.

Greenfield Community Science Workshop members (from left) Monica Aguilar, Jose Sanchez, Elizabeth Acevedo, Brenda Garcia, Curt Gabrielson and Maymona Nuji assist at the event.