The Wahkiakum County Eagle - Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891

Local 4-H teens are offering free training for area adults interested in gaining new skills in technology.

4-H teens will teach an introductory session in Cathlamet at the River Street Meeting room, 25 River Street, on Saturday, January 29, noon to 1:30 p.m. They will teach an introductory session in Naselle at the Naselle Timberland Regional Library conference room at 4 Parpala Road on Saturday, February 5, noon to 1:30 p.m.

Several Saturday sessions are scheduled through March in both locations covering the following topics: email, internet etiquette, online job searches, technology skills, password safety, and much more. Participants may attend one or all of the sessions free of charge.

For more information, email wahkiakum.techchangemakers@gmail.com, or call Carrie Backman at the WSU Wahkiakum County Extension office at 360-795-3278. Four local 4-H teens are part of the nationwide 4-H Tech ChangeMakers program that helps rural communities achieve computer skills and internet access.