TODAY

“SMART CHOICES IN YOUR RETIREMENT”: Participants will learn 10 principles to help make money last in retirement. Hosted by Edward Jones financial adviser Michelle Shooks. Reservations required; free and includes dinner; 6 p.m.; Anthony’s at The Old Mill, 475 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-330-4329.

THURSDAY

July 10

“GETTING STARTED WITH YAHOO E-MAIL”: Free; 10 a.m.; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine; 541-312-1090 or www.dpls.us.

“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, Redmond campus, 2030 S.E. College Loop, Redmond; 541-383-7290 or www.cocc.edu.

FRIDAY

July 11

MADRAS-JEFFERSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COFFEE CUPPERS: Free; 8 a.m.; Buttons and Bolts, 125 S.E. D St., Madras; 541-475-2350 or office@madraschamber.com.

PEER FEEDBACK WORKSHOP: This workshop is hosted by the Bend Chamber Entrepreneurial Council. Preregistration required by noon July 10; free; 8-9:30 a.m.; Central Oregon Home Health and Hospice, 2698 N.E. Courtney Drive, Suite 101, Bend; 541-382-3221, brandi@bendchamber.org or www.bendchamber.org.

REDMOND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COFFEE CLATTER: Free; 8:30-9:30 a.m.; LibertyBank, 1438 S. U.S. Highway 97, Redmond; 541-923-5191 or www.visitredmondoregon.com.

“WINNING AT SALES”: Learn how to create a sales attitude, understand the buying and selling process, and learn strategies for selling and leading an organization to focus on results. Preregistration required; $25; 10 a.m.-noon; Mid Oregon Credit Union, 1386 N.E. Cushing Drive, Bend; 541-550-0272 or www.danamics.net.

MONDAY

July 14

MICROSOFT EXCEL PARTS 1 AND 2: This 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 required. First come, first served; free; 8:45-11:30 a.m., and class continues July 15 from 8:45-11:30 a.m.; COIC WorkSource Bend, 1645 N.E. Forbes Road, Bend; 541-389-9661 or www.coic.org.

TUESDAY

July 15

“A THIEF AMON G US: ARE YOU AT RISK?”: This Bend Chamber nonprofit forum will feature speaker Jamie Kendellen, who will discuss how to protect an organization from fraud. Registration required by noon July 14; free; 7:30-9 a.m.; Deschutes County administration building, 1300 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-382-3221, gayle@bendchamber.org or www.bendchamber.org.

“THE REAL LEADERSHIP CHALLEN GE: CREATING AND MAINTAINING PEAK PERFORMANCE”: This luncheon workshop, part of the Bend Chamber 2008 Professional Development Series, features speaker Dana Barz, founder and president of danamics. Registration required by noon July 14; $30 for Bend chamber members and $45 for nonmembers. Price includes lunch; 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Bend Golf and Country Club, 61045 Country Club Drive, Bend; 541-382-3221, lindi@bendchamber.org or www.bendchamber.org.

INTERNET CLASS: This 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 July 22 from 1-3:30 p.m. First come, first served; free; 1-3:30 p.m.; COIC WorkSource Bend, 1645 N.E. Forbes Road, Bend; 541-389-9661 or www.coic.org.

SUNRIVER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AFTER HOURS: Free; 5-7 p.m.; Hummingbird Arts Gallery, 2 Country Mall, 57195 Beaver Drive, Suite G, Sunriver; 541-593-8149 or info@sunriverchamber.com.

WEDNESDAY

July 16

BEND CHAMBER YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK ANNUAL SOCIAL: Free for members, $7 for preregistered nonmembers and $15 at door; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Hollinshead Barn, 1235 N.E. Jones Road, Bend; 541-382-3221, brandi@bendchamber.org or www.bendchamber.org.