HEADS UP
Navy base testing speakers
Naval Station Everett’s outdoor speaker system, which is used for base announcements and emergency notifications, is being upgraded this summer. Brief testing of the new system’s audio function has occurred throughout the project. Final sound testing of the whole system is scheduled to occur between Tuesday and Thursday.
During testing, the sounds heard at intervals include voice announcements, audio recordings, white noise and sirens. Sounds range from low growls, static noise, single tones and extended tones. The volume will vary.
More info: tinyurl.com/y8lwebgd
EVENTS
Stop by Latino Expo
The Latino Expo 2018 is set for noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at Edmonds Community College. The free event includes arts and crafts, health checkups, worker safety training, vendors and a talent show. There will be music, food and a children’s area.
More info: 425-775-2688
Genealogy 101
Sno-Isle Genealogical Society offers a free beginning genealogy class, 10-11 a.m. Saturday (and every first Saturday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park.
More info: 425-775-6267
Genealogy conference includes free events
The Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society will host the Northwest Genealogy Conference Aug. 16-18 at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center at Arlington High School. “Beyond Your Family Tree” will feature nationally known speakers, drawings, “Dress as your Ancestor” day, a scavenger hunt and more. Registration for nonmembers ranges from $85 (one day) to $175 (weekend), higher at the door.
A free beginning genealogy class kicks things off from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 15. Registration is required.
Also Aug. 15 is a free “My Family Tree” event for kids. Sessions will be held at 1 p.m. and again at 3 p.m. Registration for the kids event is required through the Snohomish Library, 360-568-2898.
More info: nwgc.org
SUPPORT
Help for job-seekers
A “Laid Off, Ramp Up” workshop is set for 10:30 a.m. Aug. 18 at the Mariner Library, 520 128th St. SW. Whether you were just laid off, have been out of work for a while, or are working in a job that is a dead end, this workshop will give you tools to talk to prospective employers. Registration required.
More info: 425-423-9017
The Employment Network meets from 10 a.m.-noon Fridays at the North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE., Mill Creek. Free help with job searches, resume writing and interviewing.
More info: Chuck Popik, lrpopik52@comcast.net
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