Week ahead

Monday

Fundraising 101 for Nonprofits – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this workshop on soliciting donations through donors, direct mail, special events, grant writing and more, today and Wednesday from 3:30-7 p.m. at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. The cost is $60. Call (509) 358-7890 to register.

Resume Writing – YWCA’s Opportunity Center is presenting this class on writing a resume and cover letter, toady from 10-11 a.m. at 829 W. Broadway. The cost is $5. Call (509) 326-1190 to register.

Computer Basics – YWCA’s Opportunity Center is presenting this class on basic computer skills and an overview of popular software programs, today from noon-1 p.m. at Resume Writing – YWCA’s Opportunity Center is presenting this class on writing a resume and cover letter, today from 10-11 a.m. at 829 W. Broadway. The cost is $5. Call (509) 326-1190 to register.

TUESDAY

Workplace Safety – National Federation of Independent Business/Washington and the Department of Labor and Industries are presenting this workshop on how to avoid L&I audit fines while maintaining a safe work environment, today from noon-1 p.m. at the DoubleTree City Center, 322 N. Spokane Falls Court. The cost is $15. Register at www.nfib.com/wa or call (866) 307-2846.

East Meets West Travel Trade Show – The Inland Northwest Business Travel Association is presenting this event featuring hotels, airlines, car rental companies, travel agencies and more, today at 5:30 p.m. at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. Admission is free for corporate travel planners. Refreshments will be served. Call (509) 789-6812 for reservations.

Internet and email – YWCA’s Opportunity Center is presenting this class on how to use Internet and email, today from 1-2 p.m. at Resume Writing – YWCA’s Opportunity Center is presenting this class on writing a resume and cover letter, today from 10-11 a.m. at 829 W. Broadway. The cost is $5. Call (509) 326-1190 to register.

Legal Issues for Small Business – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this workshop on small business legal issues, today from 6-9 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. Call (509) 358-7890 to register.

WEDNESDAY

Recordkeeping Basics – SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business is presenting this workshop on how to keep good business records, today from 8 a.m.-noon at BIZstreet, 801 W. Riverside, #240. The cost is $35 in advance, $45 at the door. Call (509) 459-4118 to register.

Employer Must-Knows – The Department of Labor and Industries and Employment Security are presenting this workshop on worker’s compensation insurance, unemployment insurance and reporting requirements, today from 8-11 a.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $15. Call (509) 358-7890 to register.

Smart Money – YWCA’s Opportunity Center is presenting this class on using credit cards, balancing a checkbook and managing money, today from 4-5 p.m. at Resume Writing – YWCA’s Opportunity Center is presenting this class on writing a resume and cover letter, today from 10-11 a.m. at 829 W. Broadway. The cost is $5. Call (509) 326-1190 to register.

Setting and Communicating Realistic Performance Expectations – The Institute for Extended Learning is presenting this leadership class, today from 8 a.m. to noon at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. The cost is $59. Call (509) 533-4708 to register.

Word Basics I – YWCA’s Opportunity Center is presenting this class on Word program basics, today from 10-11 a.m. at 829 W. Broadway. The cost is $5. Call (509) 326-1190 to register.

Transforming Conflict into Cooperation – The Institute for Extended Learning is presenting this communication class, today from 1-5 p.m. at Center Place, 2426 N. Discovery Place. The cost is $59. Call (509) 533-4708 to register.

THURSDAY

Setting up an Affordable Web Site – AHANA is presenting this workshop for small business owners, today from 6-9 p.m. at the AHANA Business Center, 104 W. Fifth #270. Seating is limited. The cost is $35 for non-members and $25 for members. Attendees will receive free software. Call (509) 838-1881 to register.

E-tailing – YWCA’s Opportunity Center is presenting this class on buying and selling online with Ebay and Amazon, today from 1-2 p.m. at 829 W. Broadway. The cost is $5. Call (509) 326-1190 to register.

Creating a Positive Productive Work Team – The Spokane Chapter of the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants is presenting this breakfast workshop with continuing education credits available, today from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at the Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division. The cost is $45 for members, $55 for non-members and $15 for students. Visit www.wscpa.org or call (509) 321-9535 to register.

Word Basics II – YWCA’s Opportunity Center is presenting this class on intermediate level Word program skills, today from 4-5 p.m. at 829 W. Broadway. The cost is $5. Call (509) 326-1190 to register.

Delegation: The Fine Art of Letting Go – The Institute for Extended Learning is presenting this leadership class, today from 8 a.m. to noon at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. The cost is $59. Call (509) 533-4708 to register.

Beginning Recordkeeping – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class on double-entry recordkeeping, income and expense summaries, cash controls and more, today and May 3 from 6-9 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $50. Call (509) 358-7890 to register.

CONVENTIONS Sweet Adelines International spring Region 13 meeting, Thursday-next Sunday, INB Performing Arts Center, 900 delegates.

Jim Custer Spring Antique and Collectors Sale, Friday-next Sunday, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 7,000 delegates.