GET OUT: Computer classes, Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum and other happenings this week

Tuesday — Saturday

Computer classes at Tacoma Public Library, 1101 Tacoma Ave. S., Tacoma. tpl.lib.wa.us/Default.aspx

▪  Beginning Gmail learn the basics of registering for an account, performing simple functions, how to create and send emails and more 1:30-3 p.m. Tuesday

▪  Microsoft Word 2010 Basics learn basics of toolbar functions, creating and spell checking, editing, saving and printing 1:30-3 pm. Wednesday

▪  Introduction to Attachments learn the steps of opening to view, opening to download and also printing and how to attach documents to emails 1:30-3 p.m. Friday

▪  Online Genealogy hands on workshop intoruces Ancestry Library Edition, Heritage Quest and other website for genealogical research 3-5:30 p.m. Saturday

Tuesdays — Fridays

Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum “Diplomacy of the War of 1812,” “The Beginning of the Road to War of 1812,” “The Monroe Pinkney Treaty” and more original documents on display through April 28. Original and historic papers on display in 50 cases showcasing American history and heritage. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Fridays. 407 S. G St., Tacoma. Free. 253-383-2575

Thursday

Get healthy for the new year at the Annual Do Something Healthy Event sponsored by MultiCare featuring Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard talking about her journey to the podium. It is 6-8 p.m. Thursday, come out to the Tacoma Bicentennial Plaza, 1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, to join in. Tickets are $10, seating is limited, and are available online at multicare.org/events-page/?eid=68517

manderson@thenewstribune.com

This story was originally published January 18, 2016 at 10:00 PM with the headline "GET OUT: Computer classes, Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum and other happenings this week."