Weekly FCS Workshops

When

Saturdays 3-6pm

Formerly Wednesdays starting at 2PM. This may be ongoing- watch this space, or contact User:Koanhead if you are curious.

Where

Filipino Community Center (So. Seattle)

Details

These weekly events start with orientation for new volunteers. If there are any new donations, we begin the Evaluation process on them (including wiping HDDs). The person who organizes the event that week may program other activities, like a presentation, a class, or a project.

Here are some of the activities that often occur at our workshops...

Replacing a defective hard drive and installing a new (Free) operating system, typically Linux
Checking/modifying BIOS settings to see why a system won't boot up
Wiping hard drives for re-use, and testing hard drives to make sure they're healthy
Disassembly of systems for recycling
Hacking on software to improve operational aspects, website
Tracking systems in & out and volunteer time
Research technical specifications on a particular motherboard, hard drive and so on.

See Workshop guide for more details

Monthly Meetups

When

Monthly meetings occur on the 2nd monday of each month, unless there is reason to postpone or cancel (example: conflicts with pre-existing events at Third Place meeting-room/). Cancellations will be posted to the freegeek-seattle mailing list.

Where

Third Place Commons - http://thirdplacecommons.org/
(Upper Level of Lake Forest Park Towne Centre)
17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.

Hint: It's in the commons area by Third Place Books on the top floor.

Details

Everyone is welcome. We'll be meeting at Third Place Commons in Lake Forest Park. We'll put two or more tables together by the electrical outlets in the main open area. Wifi is provided by King County Library System. We'll meet from 18:30 till 21:00, or later (6:30pm till 9pm in American time).

See Meeting plans and notes for more details

Free Classes

Free Geek Seattle conducts occasional free classes on technical topics. The classes occur about once a month. The next class is at 10 AM, Saturday, December 21st at Filipino Community Center. The topic is Making Web pages with HTML, CSS and Javascript. All are welcome, this is a beginner's class.

Board Meeting

When

The board meetings are held quarterly in January, April, July and October. Board meetings are part of the general meeting for that month.

Where

Third Place Commons in Lake Forest Park (No. Seattle)

Details

This is when our board gets together and discuss the state of FGSEA and define strategy on our future plans.