The Shoreline Goodwill’s Job Training and Education Center, 14500 15th Ave. NE, is registering people for free job-training classes.
The eight-week Retail and Customer Service Training Program runs from Aug. 10 through Oct. 1. Courses teach those with significant barriers to employment valuable skills to find and keep jobs. Classes meet 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.
Participants will learn how to use computers in a retail environment and to maintain the appearance of a store and merchandise. They will also learn “soft skills” needed to get and keep a job, such as communicating well with others and working with a team. Basic, intermediate and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) computer courses are also offered.
Sign up is on a first-come, first-served basis, so interested residents are asked to contact the center soon to reserve a spot.
For class availability and enrollment information, call 206-631-8457.
Come to the 2009 SolarFest
The Shoreline Solar Project will host the sixth annual SolarFest, a renewable energy and sustainable living fair, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 18 at Meridian Park School, 17077 Meridian Ave. N, in Shoreline. The all-day event is free to the public.
A free kick-off event at 7 p.m. July 17 will feature keynote speaker and artist Chris Jordan, as well as live and silent auctions at the Shoreline Conference Center, 18560 First Ave. NE.
SolarFest will include a “Kid Zone” featuring hands-on activities. Presentations will be given and documentaries will be shown throughout the day.
The Shoreline Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring “The Taste of Shoreline” at the festival where fairgoers can sample menu items from area restaurants, diners and grills. Food will be available for purchase.
Shoreline Solar Project is a nonprofit dedicated to the practical application of renewable energy and sustainable living choices. For more information, visit www.shorelinesolar.org.
YMCA, city offer free family day
The Dale Turner Family YMCA in partnership with the city of Shoreline is offering a free family day from noon to 5 p.m. July 18.
Shoreline families are invited to enjoy the exciting new pool slide, the Turner Tower climbing pinnacle and the other great features of the Dale Turner Family YMCA at no charge.
All visitors must bring photo identification.
The Dale Turner Family YMCA is located at 19290 Aurora Avenue N.
For more information, call 206-363-0446 or visit daleturnerymca.org.
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