TODAY

NONPROFIT NETWORK OF CENTRAL OREGON MEETING: This workshop, sponsored by Technical Assistance for Community Services, Nonprofit Network of Central Oregon and Bank of the Cascades, will cover effective and productive volunteer supervision; $18 for Nonprofit Association of Oregon members and $20 for nonmembers; 8-10 a.m.; St. Charles Bend, conference center, 2500 N.E. Neff Road, Bend; 503-233-9240 or register at www.tacs.org.

“HOW TO START A BUSINESS”: This workshop covers the basic steps needed to open a business. Preregistration required; $15; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 383-7290 or www.cocc.edu.

“INTERVIEWING — THE SECRETS”: This workshop provides information on how to prepare for and win in an interview; free; 1:15-3:15 p.m.; COIC WorkSource Bend, 1645 N.E. Forbes Road, Bend; 389-9661 or www.coic.org.

BEND CHAMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: Free; 5-7 p.m.; Columbia River Bank, 1133 N.W. Wall St., Suite 102, Bend; 382-3221, info@bendchamber .org or www.bendchamber.org.

TALK OF THE TOWN: COTV hosts a town-hall discussion, “Unfolding Bend’s Urban Growth Boundary.” Reservations requested; free; 6 p.m., doors 5:30 p.m.; Cascades Theatrical Company, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 388-5814, www.talkofthetownco.com or talk@bendbroadband.com.

THURSDAY

May 29

“GETTING STARTED WITH YAHOO E-MAIL”: Registration required; free; 3:30-5:30 p.m.; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine; 312-1090 or www.dpls.us.

GREEN DRINKS: This networking opportunity, sponsored by reSource Sustainable Building Network and The Green Spot, focuses on business and sustainability; free; 5-6:30 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 388-3638, katyb@resourceoregon .org or www.resourceoregon.org.

“HOW TO START A BUSINESS”: Learn basic information needed to start a business. Reservations requested; free; 6 p.m.; Mid Oregon Credit Union, 1386 N.E. Cushing Drive, Bend; 382-1795 or kyle@midoregon.com.

FRIDAY

May 30

MADRAS-JEFFERSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COFFEE CUPPERS: Free; 8 a.m.; Oregon Child Development Coalition, 659 N.E. A St., Madras; 475-2350 or office@madraschamber.com.

TUESDAY

June 3

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW BRIEFING 2008: Attorneys with Bullard Law will discuss emerging employment law issues. Registration required; free; 7:30-11 a.m.; St. Charles Bend, 2500 N.E. Neff Road, Bend; 503-224-8851, ccrone@bullardlaw.com or www.bullard law.com.

“HOW TO RAISE A MONEY-SMART CHILD”: This seminar covers how to teach children the basics of handling money through a piggy bank with four chambers, one each for saving, investing, donating and spending. Reservations requested; free; noon-1 p.m.; Edward Jones financial adviser Michelle Shooks’ office, 1444 N.W. College Way, Suite 2, Bend; 330-4329.

THURSDAY

June 5

“DETERMINING EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY”: This seminar will discuss immigration and I-9 compliance, hiring minors, pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, appearance standards, English as a second language, and disability and religious accommodations. Registration required by May 30; $50; 7:30 a.m.-noon; The Riverhouse, 3075 N. Business Highway 97, Bend; 617-7179 or teresa@riverhouse.com.

“MANAGING CUSTOMER SERVICE”: This leadership seminar, taught by Marge Cieri, is designed for managers and designers to promote and maintain good customer service. Preregistration required; $80; 8 a.m.-noon; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 383-7290 or www.cocc.edu.