Oct 31 Saturday
Six Week Basic CERT CourseBegins Tuesday, October 6, 2026 6 Tuesday Evenings and 1 SaturdayLocation: Skyline Beach Club
CERT stands for Community Emergency Response Teams. CERT members are all volunteers. CERT teaches people how to better prepare themselves for hazards that can happen in their communities.
When you join CERT, you help play an important role before, during and after an emergency or disaster. CERT volunteers learn basic disaster response skills, team organization, fire safety protocol and light search and rescue.Your skills can aid community members when professional first responders may not be immediately available. It also frees up professional first responders to focus on complex and critical tasks.
This course is FREE and class size is limited.It is a great way to serve the community or just learn the skills to help yourself and family members.
REGISTER TO ATTEND Closing date of September 27,2026, REGISTRATION LINK: https://forms.gle/gSEug5e4Yuoi3KrLA
Some of what you will learn:Unit 1: Disaster PreparednessUnit 2: CERT OrganizationUnit 3: Disaster Medical Operations 1Unit 4: Disaster Medical Operations 2Unit 5: Disaster PsychologyUnit 6: Fire Safety and Utility ControlsUnit 7: Light Search and RescueUnit 8: Terrorism and CERTUnit 9: Course Review, Final Exam, and Disaster Simulation Exercise
Questions email: [email protected]
The Thurston - Lewis - Mason Central Labor Council (TLM CLC) and Washington Labor Education and Research Center (WA LERC’s) present their autumn South Sound Labor School session on October 31st at Evergreen State College.
“Union curious” workers, union members, and members of community organizations will have the opportunity to engage in panel discussions, community strategy sessions, and workshops such as “Engaging New Volunteers and Younger Members,” “Strategy and Power: Campaign Planning,” “Member Powered Bargaining,” and more. A full list of workshops can be found at https://www.tlmlabor.org/SSLS_Autumn2026.
The $20 registration fee for the October session covers a light breakfast, lunch, and refreshments throughout the day. Union members are encouraged to check with their leadership about having their registration fees sponsored by their Locals.
This autumn event marks the final South Sound Labor School session of 2026. Participants and organizers report that the educational series has been a great success at empowering working people with the information they need to make our communities stronger and more effective – whether they’re in a union or not.
For more information on the South Sound Labor School program please visit https://www.tlmlabor.org or contact Thurston – Lewis – Mason Central Labor Council President Rachelle Martin at [email protected] / (360) 261-2090.
Nov 02 Monday
Introduction to ELA and Math Performance Tasks is an asynchronous course designed for K–12 educators who want to deepen student learning through authentic, real-world assessment. Participants will explore how high-quality performance tasks can elevate ELA and mathematics instruction by engaging students in meaningful problem-solving, critical thinking, analysis, and communication.
Through guided tasks and structured reflection, educators will examine the key components of effective performance tasks and learn how to align them with grade-level standards and local contexts. Participants will analyze exemplar tasks, unpack scoring criteria, complete one outdoor experiential activity, reflect, and consider how performance tasks can support equity, student voice, and deeper learning.
The course is asynchronous, and access is through 11/22/2026.
Vandal Science Day is a chance for everyone to come together to learn about and celebrate science. Registration is free and includes dozens of hands-on science demos, a keynote speech about the NASA Dragonfly project, prizes, and a free pizza lunch. Come for the whole day or drop in when you're available. All are welcome, with a specific focus on high school students and school field trips. Watch science come alive before your eyes! Email [email protected] to be put on an email info list and watch the website for registration details, coming soon.
Nov 03 Tuesday
Nov 06 Friday
Members of the Desert Fiber Arts Guild will host their Annual Fall Market November 6th and 7th at Central Church, 1124 Stevens Drive in Richland. Guests will enjoy shopping the beautiful selection of fine hand-crafted wearables, home décor items and gifts. They might even be able to meet the artists who created them.
A special display of fiber art that reflects the theme of “Reuse, Repurpose, Recreate” will illustrate the many creative ways our members have found to made beautiful eco-friendly items. Look for the green tags that share the story of how that item was created with something that would otherwise be destined for the landfill.
Over 1400 unique items ranging in price from $5 to over $500 have been created by DFA members for their annual fundraiser. Fiber arts demonstrations, an heirloom afghan raffle, gift basket drawings, textile talks are among the highlights of the event. Classes for felting and beginner spinning will be held as well. Hours are: Friday, November 6th, 10-6, and Saturday, November 7th, 10-4.
Guests may register for classes on the Desert Fiber Arts website at desertfiberarts.org.
Founded in 1974, the Desert Fiber Arts Guild motto is “Each one, teach one.” Monthly meetings, educational gatherings, and special interest groups meet at the Guild Studio on Union in Kennewick. If you would like more information on the Market, or have interest in joining the Guild, please contact them through their web site: www.DesertFiberArts.org. You may also follow the Guild on Facebook and Instagram.
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