An evening lecture with professional detection dog trainer Kathy Holbert, “The Use of Human Remains Detection K9s in Iraq & Afghanistan,” will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31 at the South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District building.

Holbert is equipped with more than 20 years experience, including a recent year spent in the Middle East working to find the remains of missing soldiers with her canine, Strega. She has trained dogs certified in narcotics, explosives, human remains and search and rescue. She is in demand around the U.S. as a trainer and lecturer in search and rescue, detection specialties, tracking and trailing. She also breeds and trains working German Shepherds and working Beaucerons at her training and boarding kennel in Philippi, W.Va.

Cost for the class is $15 for adults and $7.50 for children 12 and younger. There is no charge for active duty military personnel. For more

information and to register, call Miriam Rose at 206-362-4163 or email her at mimmery@yahoo.com.