Week ahead

TUESDAY

Charitable Tax Strategies for Advisors – The Kootenai Medical Center Foundation and North Idaho College Foundation are presenting this seminar on tax law changes regarding planned gifts for professional advisers such as lawyers, accountants and financial planners 1:30-5 p.m. at The Greenbriar Inn, 315 E. Wallace, Coeur d’Alene. The cost is $20. Continuing education credits will be given. Call (208) 666-2345 to register.

Preventing Violence in the Workplace – The Institute for Extended Learning is presenting this leadership seminar on workplace safety, 8 a.m. to noon at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. The cost $59. Call (509) 279-6000 to register.

Spokane County Superior Court Ex Parte – The Spokane NALS group of legal professionals are hosting Spokane County Court Commissioner Royce Moe and Ex Parte Deputy Clerk Steve South speaking on ex parte court, 5:30 p.m. at 25 S. Altamont. The cost is $10 for members and students or $20 for non-members. Call (509) 328-5135 to register.

WEDNESDAY

Assertive Communication: Influencing and Persuading Others – The Institute for Extended Learning is presenting this communication workshop, 8 a.m. to noon at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. The cost is $59. Call (509) 279-6000 to register.

Legal Issues for Nonprofits – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this workshop on legal issues impacting nonprofit organizations, 1:30-4:30 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. Call (509) 358-7890 to register.

9th Annual E. Clair Daniels Symposium – Martha Fuller with the Seattle Seahawks will be the speaker at the WSCPA Spokane Chapter’s event on key accounting and reporting issues in professional sports and current NFL economics, noon to 2 p.m. at The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. The cost is $40. Call (425) 586-1144 for more information.

THURSDAY

Business Counseling – SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business is presenting free business counseling to potential and existing small business owners, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the North Idaho College’s Workforce Training Center, 525 Clearwater Loop, Post Falls. Call (208) 769-3296 for an appointment.

Setting and Communicating Realistic Performance Expectations – The Institute for Extended Learning is presenting this leadership workshop, 8 a.m. to noon at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. The cost is $59. Call (509) 279-6000 to register.

Legal Issues and Rights of Cancer Patients – The Washington Women Lawyers is presenting this seminar on legal issues facing cancer patients such as landlord/tenant issues, estate planning and employment issues, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Gonzaga Law School. It is free to the community and Gonzaga students; $40 for lawyers who want continuing education credits. Call (509) 838-6131 to register.

Basic Taxes for Small Business – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this seminar on reporting federal business income taxes and paying Washington state taxes, 6-9 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $55; bring a calculator. Call (509) 358-7890 to register.

National Association of Women Business Owners banquet – The Inland Northwest Chapter hosts its annual banquet and community awards, 5:30 p.m. at the Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside. The cost is $50. Call (509) 939-7773 for reservations.

Non-qualified Deferred Compensation – Tim Johnson of The Principal Financial Group will speak at this event presented by the WSCPA Spokane Chapter, noon to 2 p.m. at the Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division. The cost is $55. Call (425) 586-1144 for more information.

CONVENTIONS URM Food Service general merchandising show, Wednesday, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 450 attendees.

Home Idea Show, Friday-next Sunday, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 7,700 attendees.