Today

TechTalk: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at A6 printmaking studio, 389 S.W. Scalehouse Court, Bend. This meeting and networking event, hosted by BendTech and WoTech, features presenter Amy Tykeson, CEO of BendBroadband. Cost is $10. Reservations are requested. Contact: 977-8282.

“Resumes and Applications”: 2 to 4 p.m. at COIC WorkSource Bend, 1645 N.E. Forbes Road. This free workshop focuses on the preparation of applications, resumes and cover letters. The workshop also will be held Jan. 22 and 28. Contact: 389-9661 or www.coic.org.

Internet Class: 9 to 11:30 a.m. at COIC WorkSource Bend, 1645 N.E. Forbes Road. This free class teaches how to tour the Internet with emphasis on job searching and employment. Basic computer experience required. An e-mail class that continues the COIC online education also will be offered Jan. 24 at 8:30 a.m. Contact: 389-9661 or www.coic.org.

Tuesday, Jan. 15

Stellar Sales: Getting Your Year Off to a Flying Start

11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Bend Golf and Country Club, 61045 Country Club Drive, Bend. This seminar, part of the Bend Chamber Professional Development Series, is presented by Dennis Hungerford, of the Sandler Sales Institute. Participants will learn how to overcome sales challenges, sell on value, shorten sales cycles, become an adviser and stand out from the competition. Cost is $30 for Bend Chamber members, $45 for nonmembers and includes lunch. Registration is required by noon Jan. 14. Contact: 382-3221 or www.bend- chamber.org.

Jefferson County Real Estate Forum: 6 p.m. at Inn at Cross Keys Station, 66 N.W. Cedar St., Madras. This free presentation covers myths of the current market, and strategies for buying and selling. Registration is requested. Contact: 475-2350 or e-mail Jefferson CountyRealEstateForum@hot mail.com.

“GO (Getting Organized) System Training”: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Sisters Coffee Co., 273 W. Hood Ave., Sisters. Participants will learn how to get organized and help improve six areas that cause disorganization. Cost is $199 and includes book and GO System kit. Registration is required. Contact: 595-1857 or www.simplifynw .com.

“How to Sell Your Home Yourself”: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Exit Realty Bend, 354 N.E. Greenwood Ave., Suite 100, Bend. This free seminar is presented by Jim Mazziotti, principal broker at Exit Realty Bend. Reservations are required. Contact: 800-451-5808, ext. 646.

“Good to Great”: 7:45 to 9 a.m. at Bend-La Pine Public Schools Administration Building, 520 N.W. Wall St., Room 314, Bend. This free nonprofit forum and roundtable discussion, offered by the Bend Chamber of Commerce, explores the variables involved in making a great nonprofit or company. Featured presenter is Jim Lee, executive director of Central Oregon Resources for Independent Living. Contact: 382-3221, 385-1136 or e-mail gayle@bendchamber.org.

Wednesday, Jan. 16

“Interviewing — The Secrets”: 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. at COIC WorkSource Bend, 1645 N.E. Forbes Road. This free workshop provides information on how to prepare for and win in an interview. The workshop also will be held Jan. 23 and 30. Contact: 389-9661 or www .coic.org.

Bend Chamber Young Professionals Network: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at River Canyon Estates, 19535 Hollygrape, Bend. This monthly meeting, geared toward those 40 and younger, provides young professionals an environment for community involvement, networking and development opportunities. Cost is $7 for YPN members and $12 for nonmembers. Registration is required by noon Jan. 15. Contact: 382-3221 or www.bendchamber.org.

Thursday, Jan. 17

“How to Start a Business”: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Central Oregon Community College’s Redmond campus. This workshop covers the basic steps needed to open a business. Cost is $15. Preregistration is required. Contact: 383-7290 or www.cocc.edu.

Microsoft Excel Parts 1 and 2: Part 1 is being held Jan. 17 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at COIC WorkSource Bend, 1645 N.E. Forbes Road. This free, two-part class teaches participants how to enter data, format, adjust columns and rows, problem-solve, apply colors and borders, and create formulas, charts and worksheets. Keyboarding and Microsoft Word experience are required. Part 2 will be held Jan. 22 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Contact: 389-9661 or www.coic.org.

Central Oregon PubTalk: 5 to 7:30 p.m. at McMenamins Old St. Francis School, Father Luke’s Foundation Room, 720 N.W. Bond St., Bend. Keynote presenter is Allen Alley, co-founder and chairman of Pixel- works Inc. and deputy chief of staff for Gov. Kulongoski. The early-stage presenter is Brad Raether of Wavetech Engines Inc. Cost is $15 for Economic Development for Central Oregon and Oregon Entrepreneurs Network members, and $25 for nonmembers. Preregistration is requested. Contact: 388-3236 or www.edco info.com.

Windows Server 2008 Sneak Peek Event: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Seventh Mountain Resort, North and Middle Sisters rooms, 18575 S.W. Century Drive, Bend. This free seminar is presented by Microsoft, Weston Technology Solutions and Central Oregon Information Systems User Group. Participants will learn how new features of Server 2008 can solve business issues and allow better management of infrastructure. Reservations are requested. Contact: 383-2340 or e-mail info@weston-tech.com.

Women’s Council of Realtors Business Resource Luncheon: 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Deschutes Brewery, Mountain Room, 901 S.W. Simpson Ave., Bend. This month’s meeting of the Central Oregon chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors addresses sustainable housing in Central Oregon. Featured speaker is Bruce Sullivan of Earth Advantage. Reservations are required by Jan. 15. Cost is $20 for WCR members, $25 for nonmembers and includes lunch. Contact: 318-5009 or e-mail laurie@ptp oregon.com.

Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 17-19

Oregon Construction Contractors Board Education Classes: at Central Oregon Community College’s Redmond campus. COCC’s Business Development Center is offering this live course, taught by Dennis and Martha Sargent of Central Oregon Contractor Training, which satisfies the education requirements to take the test to become a licensed contractor in Oregon. Classes will be held Jan. 17 from 6 to 9 p.m., and Jan. 18 and 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Preregistration is required. Cost is $275 and includes reference manual. Contact: 383-7290 or www .cocc.edu.

Saturday, Jan. 19

Jefferson County Livestock Association 55th Annual Meeting and Banquet: at the Inn at Cross Keys Station, 66 N.W. Cedar St., Madras. The annual meeting begins at 10:30 a.m. Lunch is offered at noon for $7, followed by various presentations at 12:30 p.m. The banquet begins at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m., and features radio talk-show host Lars Larson as speaker. Cost for the banquet is $25. Reservations are requested by Jan. 14. Contact: 475-3808.