TODAY

AARP TAX-AIDE: Provides free tax preparation for seniors and low- to moderate-income people; Monday through Friday; call to make an appointment; Redmond Senior Center, 325 N.W. Dogwood Ave.; 541-548-6325.

AARP TAX-AIDE: Provides free tax preparation for seniors and low- to moderate-income people; Monday through Friday; call to make an appointment; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-388-1133.

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 an alcohol server permit. Preregistration 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.

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

FREE TAX-PREPARATION SESSIONS: Provided by The Partnership to End Poverty; learn about tax credits and access a free online tax-filing program; certified tax volunteers will be available for assistance; registration preferred; free; noon-5 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-504-1389 or www.takecredit.org.

MONDAY

AARP TAX-AIDE: Provides free tax preparation for seniors and low- to moderate-income people; Monday through Friday; call to make an appointment; Redmond Senior Center, 325 N.W. Dogwood Ave.; 541-548-6325.

AARP TAX-AIDE: Provides free tax preparation for seniors and low- to moderate-income people; Monday through Friday; call to make an appointment; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-388-1133.

TUESDAY

AARP TAX-AIDE: Provides free tax preparation for seniors and low- to moderate-income people; Monday through Friday; call to make an appointment; Redmond Senior Center, 325 N.W. Dogwood Ave.; 541-548-6325.

AARP TAX-AIDE: Provides free tax preparation for seniors and low- to moderate-income people; Monday through Friday; call to make an appointment; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-388-1133.

BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL HIGH DESERT CHAPTER WEEKLY MEETING: Starts at 7:15 a.m. Visitors are welcome and first two visits are free; Bend Honda, 2225 N.E. U.S. Highway 20; 541-420-7377.

LEED EXAM PREP COURSE: For building professionals; registration required before March 28; contact 541-383-7270 or http://noncredit.cocc.edu; $295; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7700.

GLOBALIZE YOUR THINKING: Registration requested; contact 541-389-8988 or jaimie.mccallum@thrivent.com; free; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Phoenix Inn Suites Bend, 300 N.W. Franklin Ave.; 541-317-9292.

CENTRAL OREGON RENTAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING: Register by March 29; contact 541-480-9191; 6:30 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174.

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES: online presentation at www.ustream.tv/channel/the-central-oregon-real-estate-hour; free; 7 p.m.; Exit Realty Bend, 354 N.E. Greenwood Ave., #100; 541-480-8835.

WEDNESDAY

AARP TAX-AIDE: Provides free tax preparation for seniors and low- to moderate-income people; Monday through Friday; call to make an appointment; Redmond Senior Center, 325 N.W. Dogwood Ave.; 541-548-6325.

AARP TAX-AIDE: Provides free tax preparation for seniors and low- to moderate-income people; Monday through Friday; call to make an appointment; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-388-1133.

FREE TAX-PREPARATION SESSIONS: Provided by The Partnership to End Poverty learn about tax credits and access a free online tax filing program. Certified tax volunteers will be available for assistance. Registration preferred; free; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-504-1389 or www.takecredit.org.

FINANCIAL PLANNING AND MONEY MANAGEMENT: Registration required; free; 5:30 p.m.; NeighborImpact, 2303 S.W. First St., Redmond; 541-318-7506, ext. 109.

THURSDAY

AARP TAX-AIDE: Provides free tax preparation for seniors and low- to moderate-income people; Monday through Friday; call to make an appointment; Redmond Senior Center, 325 N.W. Dogwood Ave.; 541-548-6325.

AARP TAX-AIDE: Provides free tax preparation for seniors and low- to moderate-income people; Monday through Friday; call to make an appointment; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-388-1133.

BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL WEEKLY MEETING: Starts at 7 a.m.; free; Bend Masonic Center, 1036 N.E. Eighth St.; 541-610-9125.

TEAM BUILDING FOR GREATER PRODUCTIVITY: Registration required; contact 541-383-7290 or http://noncredit.cocc.edu; $85; 8 a.m.-noon; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7700.

TOASTMASTERS CLUB: Open house to celebrate 25 years; for information contact 541-593-1656 or http://communicatorsplus.toastmastersclubs.org; free; 6:30-7:45 p.m.; IHOP, 30 N.E. Bend River Mall Drive, Bend; 541-317-9812.

FRIDAY

April 6

AARP TAX-AIDE: Provides free tax preparation for seniors and low- to moderate-income people; Monday through Friday; call to make an appointment; Redmond Senior Center, 325 N.W. Dogwood Ave.; 541-548-6325.

AARP TAX-AIDE: Provides free tax preparation for seniors and low- to moderate-income people; Monday through Friday; call to make an appointment; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-388-1133.

COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER COURSE: Registration required before March 30; contact 541-383-7270 or http://noncredit.cocc.edu; $475; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7700.

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.

OREGON INC: Discussion on the next generation of jobs in Central Oregon; contact 541-383-7290 or sbdc@cocc.edu; 2-4 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Redmond campus, 2030 S.E. College Loop, Redmond; 541-504-2900.

SATURDAY

April 7

FREE TAX-PREPARATION SESSIONS: Provided by The Partnership to End Poverty; learn about tax credits and access a free online tax-filing program; certified tax volunteers will be available for assistance; registration preferred; free; noon-5 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-504-1389 or www.takecredit.org.

MONDAY

April 9

AARP TAX-AIDE: Provides free tax preparation for seniors and low- to moderate-income people; Monday through Friday; call to make an appointment; Redmond Senior Center, 325 N.W. Dogwood Ave.; 541-548-6325.

AARP TAX-AIDE: Provides free tax preparation for seniors and low- to moderate-income people; Monday through Friday; call to make an appointment; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-388-1133.

TUESDAY

April 10

AARP TAX-AIDE: Provides free tax preparation for seniors and low- to moderate-income people; Monday through Friday; call to make an appointment; Redmond Senior Center, 325 N.W. Dogwood Ave.; 541-548-6325.

AARP TAX-AIDE: Provides free tax preparation for seniors and low- to moderate-income people; Monday through Friday; call to make an appointment; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-388-1133.

BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL HIGH DESERT CHAPTER WEEKLY MEETING: Starts at 7:15 a.m. Visitors are welcome and first two visits are free; Bend Honda, 2225 N.E. U.S. Highway 20; 541-420-7377.

LEED EXAM PREP COURSE: For building professionals; registration required before March 28; contact 541-383-7270 or http://noncredit.cocc.edu; $295; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7700.

ECONOMY, INFRASTRUCTURE AND MUNICIPAL BOND PROJECTS UPDATE: With John W. Mitchell; free; 10 a.m.; AmeriTel Inn, 425 S.W. Bluff Drive, Bend; 541-617-6111.

HOMEBUYING CLASS: Registration required; free; 5:30-9:30 p.m.; NeighborImpact, 2303 S.W. First St., Redmond; 541-318-7506, ext. 109.

WEDNESDAY

April 11

AARP TAX-AIDE: Provides free tax preparation for seniors and low- to moderate-income people; Monday through Friday; call to make an appointment; Redmond Senior Center, 325 N.W. Dogwood Ave.; 541-548-6325.

AARP TAX-AIDE: Provides free tax preparation for seniors and low- to moderate-income people; Monday through Friday; call to make an appointment; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-388-1133.

FREE TAX-PREPARATION SESSIONS: Provided by The Partnership to End Poverty learn about tax credits and access a free online tax filing program. Certified tax volunteers will be available for assistance. Registration preferred; free; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-504-1389 or www.takecredit.org.

HOME BUYING CLASS: Registration required; free; 5:30-9:30 p.m.; NeighborImpact, 2303 S.W. First St., Redmond; 541-318-7506, ext. 109.

IRRIGATION BASICS: Approved for 8 hours of continuing education for landscape contractors through the Oregon LCB; registration required by April 6; contact 541-383-7290 or http://noncredit.cocc.edu; $69; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7700.

THURSDAY

April 12

AARP TAX-AIDE: Provides free tax preparation for seniors and low- to moderate-income people; Monday through Friday; call to make an appointment; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-388-1133.

AARP TAX-AIDE: Provides free tax preparation for seniors and low- to moderate-income people; Monday through Friday; call to make an appointment; Redmond Senior Center, 325 N.W. Dogwood Ave.; 541-548-6325.

BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL WEEKLY MEETING: Starts at 7 a.m.; free; Bend Masonic Center, 1036 N.E. Eighth St.; 541-610-9125.

2012 BANKING TRENDS: Legislation, regulations and how your job may be affected; registration required before April 9; contact Jay.G.Clark@chase.com; $25 RMA members, $30 non-members; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Bend Golf and Country Club, 61045 Country Club Drive; 541-382-7437.

FRIDAY

April 13

AARP TAX-AIDE: Provides free tax preparation for seniors and low- to moderate-income people; Monday through Friday; call to make an appointment; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-388-1133.

AARP TAX-AIDE: Provides free tax preparation for seniors and low- to moderate-income people; Monday through Friday; call to make an appointment; Redmond Senior Center, 325 N.W. Dogwood Ave.; 541-548-6325.

COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER COURSE: Registration required before March 30; contact 541-383-7270 or http://noncredit.cocc.edu; $475; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7700.