TODAY
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL BEND CHAPTER WEEKLY MEETING: Visitors are welcome and first two visits are free; 7 a.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-749-0789.
J BAR J BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: A special Business After Hours at The Oregon High Desert Classics, Central Oregon’s largest and longest running horse shows, registration required; 5 p.m.; J Bar J Boys Ranch, 62895 Hamby Road, Bend; 541-389-1409 or www.bendchamber.org.
QUICKBOOKS PRO INTERMEDIATE: To register contact http://noncredit.cocc.edu or call 541-383-7270; $59; 6-9 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7700.
THURSDAY
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL DESCHUTES BUSINESS NETWORKERS CHAPTER WEEKLY MEETING: Visitors are welcome and first two visits are free; 7 a.m.; Bend Masonic Center, 1036 N.E. Eighth St.; 541-610-9125.
RENEWABLE ENERGY AND NATURAL BUILDING CLASSES: Professional-level workshops on solar hot water and solar electric components, as well as a hands-on natural building workshop as part of the Solwest Fair; free with paid fair admission; Grant County Fairgrounds, 411 N.W. Bridge St., John Day; 541-575-1900.
ETFS EXPLAINED: Free; noon-1 p.m.; Charles Schwab & Co., 777 N.W. Wall St., Suite 201, Bend; 541-318-1794.
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL WILDFIRE CHAPTER WEEKLY MEETING: Visitors are welcome and first two visits are free; 3:30 p.m.; Bend Honda, 2225 N.E. U.S. Highway 20; 541-480-1765.
FRIDAY
RENEWABLE ENERGY AND NATURAL BUILDING CLASSES: Professional-level workshops on solar hot water and solar electric components, as well as a hands-on natural building workshop as part of the Solwest Fair; free with paid fair admission; Grant County Fairgrounds, 411 N.W. Bridge St., John Day; 541-575-1900.
EDWARD JONES COFFEE CLUB: Current market and economic update including current rates; free; 9 a.m.; Ponderosa Coffee House, 61292 S. U.S. Highway 97, Suite 105, Bend; 541-617-8861.
OREGON ALCOHOL SERVER PERMIT TRAINING: Meets the minimum requirements by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission to obtain the alcohol server permit; registration required; $35; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Round Table Pizza, 1552 N.E. Third St., Bend; 541-447-6384 or www.happyhourtraining.com.
CENTRAL OREGON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CLUB: Free; 11 a.m.; ServiceMaster Clean, 20806 Sockeye Place, Bend; 541-610-4006 or bobbleile@windermere.com.
FREE TAX FRIDAY: Free tax return reviews; schedule an appointment at 541-385-9666 or www.myzoomtax.com; free; 2-4 p.m.; Zoom Tax, 963 S.W. Simpson Ave., Suite 100, Bend; 541-385-9666.
SATURDAY
RENEWABLE ENERGY AND NATURAL BUILDING CLASSES: Professional-level workshops on solar hot water and solar electric components, as well as a hands-on natural building workshop as part of the Solwest Fair; free with paid fair admission; Grant County Fairgrounds, 411 N.W. Bridge St., John Day; 541-575-1900.
LEADERS WITHOUT LIMITS INC.: Total Asset Protection Workshop with President/CEO David McCauley presenting; register by June 30th and save $100; $299; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; The Riverhouse Convention Center, 2850 N.W. Rippling River Court, Bend; 877-652-1868 or www.leaderswithoutlimits.biz.
SUNDAY
RENEWABLE ENERGY AND NATURAL BUILDING CLASSES: Professional-level workshops on solar hot water and solar electric components, as well as a hands-on natural building workshop as part of the Solwest Fair; free with paid fair admission; Grant County Fairgrounds, 411 N.W. Bridge St., John Day; 541-575-1900.
TUESDAY
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL HIGH DESERT CHAPTER WEEKLY MEETING: Visitors are welcome and first two visits are free; 7:15 a.m.; Bend Honda, 2225 N.E. U.S. Highway 20; 541-420-7377.
PHOTO MANAGEMENT TIPS AND TRICKS: Explore how to download digital photos from your camera and send them as email attachments. Learn to manage your photo files, too. Bring your camera and USB cable to class. For ages 50 and older; $52 to $70; 10 a.m.-noon; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-388-1133.
WEDNESDAY
Aug. 1
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL BEND CHAPTER WEEKLY MEETING: Visitors are welcome and first two visits are free; 7 a.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-749-0789.
THURSDAY
Aug. 2
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL DESCHUTES BUSINESS NETWORKERS CHAPTER WEEKLY MEETING: Visitors are welcome and first two visits are free; 7 a.m.; Bend Masonic Center, 1036 N.E. Eighth St.; 541-610-9125.
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF SCHWAB.COM: Free; noon-1 p.m.; Charles Schwab & Co., 777 N.W. Wall St., Suite 201, Bend; 541-318-1794.
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL WILDFIRE CHAPTER WEEKLY MEETING: Visitors are welcome and first two visits are free; 3:30 p.m.; Bend Honda, 2225 N.E. U.S. Highway 20; 541-480-1765.
FRIDAY
Aug. 3
CENTRAL OREGON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CLUB: Free; 11 a.m.; ServiceMaster Clean, 20806 Sockeye Place, Bend; 541-610-4006 or bobbleile@windermere.com.
FREE TAX FRIDAY: Free tax return reviews; schedule an appointment at 541-385-9666 or www.myzoomtax .com; free; 2-4 p.m.; Zoom Tax, 963 S.W. Simpson Ave., Suite 100, Bend; 541-385-9666.
TUESDAY
Aug. 7
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL HIGH DESERT CHAPTER WEEKLY MEETING: Visitors are welcome and first two visits are free; 7:15 a.m.; Bend Honda, 2225 N.E. U.S. Highway 20; 541-420-7377.
ORGANIZING WITH OUTLOOK FOR BUSY PEOPLE: Learn to integrate all components of Outlook 2007 via a webinar; registration required; $65; 8:30-10 a.m.; 503-260-8714 or info@simplifynw.com.
OREGON ALCOHOL SERVER PERMIT TRAINING: Meets the minimum requirements by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission to obtain the alcohol server permit; registration required; $35; 9 a.m.; Round Table Pizza, 1552 N.E. Third St., Bend; 541-447-6384 or www.happyhourtraining.com.
PHOTO MANAGEMENT TIPS AND TRICKS: Explore how to download digital photos from your camera and send them as email attachments. Learn to manage your photo files, too! Bring your camera and USB cable to class. For ages 50 and older; $52 to $70; 10 a.m.-noon; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-388-1133.
SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING: Free; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-312-1037.
WEDNESDAY
Aug. 8
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL BEND CHAPTER WEEKLY MEETING: Visitors are welcome and first two visits are free; 7 a.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-749-0789.
ORGANIZING WITH OUTLOOK FOR BUSY PEOPLE: Learn to integrate all components of Outlook 2010 via a webinar; registration required; $65; 8:30-10 a.m.; 503-260-8714 or info@simplifynw.com.
SUSTAINABILITY BUSINESS GROUP: Jay Coalsonn, the Executive Director of the Zero Waste Alliance, talks about engaging the community to create a zero waste economy; free; 9-10 a.m.; The Environmental Center, 16 N.W. Kansas Ave., Bend; 541-385-6908, ext. 11 or sweetpea@envirocenter.org.
BANKS AND OTHER FINANCIAL SERVICES: Registration required; free; 5:30 p.m.; NeighborImpact, 2303 S.W. First St., Redmond; 541-318-7506, ext. 309.
THURSDAY
Aug. 9
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL DESCHUTES BUSINESS NETWORKERS CHAPTER WEEKLY MEETING: Visitors are welcome and first two visits are free; 7 a.m.; Bend Masonic Center, 1036 N.E. Eighth St.; 541-610-9125.
ADVICE AT SCHWAB: Free; noon-1 p.m.; Charles Schwab & Co., 777 N.W. Wall St., Suite 201, Bend; 541-318-1794.
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL WILDFIRE CHAPTER WEEKLY MEETING: Visitors are welcome and first two visits are free; 3:30 p.m.; Bend Honda, 2225 N.E. U.S. Highway 20; 541-480-1765.
FRIDAY
Aug. 10
CENTRAL OREGON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CLUB: Free; 11 a.m.; ServiceMaster Clean, 20806 Sockeye Place, Bend; 541-610-4006 or bobbleile@windermere.com.
FREE TAX FRIDAY: Free tax return reviews; schedule an appointment at 541-385-9666 or www.myzoomtax .com; free; 2-4 p.m.; Zoom Tax, 963 S.W. Simpson Ave., Suite 100, Bend; 541-385-9666.
MONDAY
Aug. 13
FORECLOSURE CLASS: Call 541-318-7506 extension 309 to reserve a seat; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; NeighborImpact, 20310 Empire Ave., Suite A110, Bend; 541-318-7506.
FORECLOSURE PREVENTION CLASS: Learn about NeighborImpact’s Housing Center tools and services which can assist individuals struggling to pay their mortgages; free; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; NeighborImpact, 20310 Empire Ave., Suite A110, Bend; 541-318-7506, ext. 309, karenb@neighborimpact.org or www.homeownershipcenter.org.
TUESDAY
Aug. 14
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL HIGH DESERT CHAPTER WEEKLY MEETING: Visitors are welcome and first two visits are free; 7:15 a.m.; Bend Honda, 2225 N.E. U.S. Highway 20; 541-420-7377.
HOMEBUYING CLASS: Registration required; free; 5:30-9:30 p.m.; NeighborImpact, 2303 S.W. First St., Redmond; 541-318-7506, ext. 309.
WEDNESDAY
Aug. 15
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL BEND CHAPTER WEEKLY MEETING: Visitors are welcome and first two visits are free; 7 a.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-749-0789.
MAC HELP: Free, friendly, technical advice for your Mac, iPad or iPhone; 10 a.m.-noon; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-388-1133.
HOMEBUYING CLASS: Registration required; free; 5:30-9:30 p.m.; NeighborImpact, 2303 S.W. First St., Redmond; 541-318-7506, ext. 309.
BUSINESS STARTUP WORKSHOP: Registration required, contact 541-383-7290 or http://noncredit.cocc.edu; $15; 6-8 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7700.
THURSDAY
Aug. 16
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL DESCHUTES BUSINESS NETWORKERS CHAPTER WEEKLY MEETING: Visitors are welcome and first two visits are free; 7 a.m.; Bend Masonic Center, 1036 N.E. Eighth St.; 541-610-9125.
ETFS EXPLAINED: Free; noon-1 p.m.; Charles Schwab & Co., 777 N.W. Wall St., Suite 201, Bend; 541-318-1794.
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL WILDFIRE CHAPTER WEEKLY MEETING: Visitors are welcome and first two visits are free; 3:30 p.m.; Bend Honda, 2225 N.E. U.S. Highway 20; 541-480-1765.
FRIDAY
Aug. 17
OREGON ALCOHOL SERVER PERMIT TRAINING: Meets the minimum requirements by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission to obtain the alcohol server permit; registration required; $35; 9 a.m.; Round Table Pizza, 1552 N.E. Third St., Bend; 541-447-6384 or www.happyhourtraining.com.
CENTRAL OREGON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CLUB: Free; 11 a.m.; ServiceMaster Clean, 20806 Sockeye Place, Bend; 541-610-4006 or bobbleile@windermere.com.