Northwest Folklife Festival this weekend

Hi, if you are looking for something free and fun to do this Memorial Day weekend, you should check out the Northwest Folklife Festival, at Seattle Center, this Friday May 28th through Monday May 31st. Northwest Folklife is one of the largest, varied and most vibrant free folk celebrations in North America, now in its 39th year. Produced by Northwest Folklife and Seattle Center, it hosts more than 7,000 participants, over 20 stages and venues, roughly 1000 performances, and an audience of approximately 250,000 at the 74-acre Seattle Center. Participants immerse themselves in four days of music and dance performances, visual arts and folklore exhibits, symposia, workshops, craft and cooking demonstrations and films. The Northwest Folklife Festival is free to the public! While they suggest a $10 donation, the event is really free. So don’t miss Folklife this Friday through Monday from 11AM to 10 PM at the Seattle Center at 305 Harrison Street. For more information and a schedule of events visit www.nwfolklife.org/festival, pick up this week’s Seattle Weekly or Stranger paper or call 206-684-7300. Have Fun!

Healthy Aging Fair 5/26

Come to the Healthy Aging Fair on Wed, May 26 from 9am-3pm
at 810 3rd Ave, in Seattle. Older Adults and Baby Boomers are welcome at this fun and educational event. You'll learn about wellness, disease prevention and fitness. Free hearing tests, blood pressure checks and other health screenings available. Learn about nutrition, consumer safety, utility assistance, senior employment services, volunteer opportunities and recreation. For more information, call 206-684-0500 or email: seniors@seattle.gov.

WorkSource Hiring Events 5/25 and 5/26

Hi. If you or someone you know is looking for work. I want to let you know about two hiring events through Worksource on Tuesday and Wednesday.

On Tuesday May 25 at WorkSource Auburn at 1 PM there is a Hiring Event for ACS, who have multiple openings for Customer Service Representatives for their Federal Way call center. Incumbents will interact with customers to provide information in response to inquiries about products and services and to handle and resolve complaints. This job requires excellent communication and customer service skills. Space is limited, you must RSVP with your resume to ecox@esd.wa.gov. For more information call (253) 804-1177. That’s at WorkSource Auburn at 2707 I Street NE, on Tuesday the 25th at 1.

On Wednesday May 26 at WorkSource North Seattle at 10:30 am
There is a hiring event for Home Instead Senior Services who have multiple openings for part-time caregivers. Caregivers provide companionship for the elderly, assist with activities of daily living, prepare meals, monitor client’s health and clean their households. This job requires previous professional or personal experience caring for the elderly. Contact nkitnikone@esd.wa.gov or call (206) 440-2500 for more information. That’s at WorkSource North Seattle at 9600 College Way N, #1151 on Wednesday at 10:30.

For both these hiring events, please bring a copy of your résumé and come prepared to speak with a company representative. For more information visit the Worksource Washington website.

Good luck.

Americorps & VISTA jobs

Greetings! Would you like to do some amazing work in your community and get paid doing it? Solid Ground is now hiring for Americorps and VISTA members to serve in our communities, working for social justice in a variety of roles, from helping kids learn to read, to raising awareness of violence prevention strategies, and much more. These are full time positions for one year. Members receive a monthly stipend plus a $4,725 education award at the end of their one year of service. If you receive SSI benefits, TANF, food stamps or other government entitlements your eligibility will not be affected by the Americorps or VISTA income. These positions will begin in September. For more information, please call (206) 926-9000 or visit solid-ground.org/americorps. People of color are encouraged to apply. Thank you and have a good day.