Week Ahead
Tuesday
CLA Estate Planning Workshop – A free workshop providing valuable information for seniors on securing one’s estate and retirement planning. You will receive a workbook and gain useful information you can act upon immediately including: pros and cons of wills and trusts, how to avoid probate, long-term health care concerns and tax reduction planning. Seating is limited. Call for reservations. 9:30 a.m., Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn, 506 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (866) 252-8721.
Greening of Health Care - Cleantech Alliance will present the best practices for hospitals and health care energy efficiency and sustainability, as well as the financial impact of those practices. Register at www.cleantechalliance.org. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ecova, 1313 N. Atlantic St. $50-$60. (206) 389-8662.
Wednesday
QuickBooks Financial Management - Learn tips and shortcuts to get the answers to all your QuickBooks questions. A SCORE Spokane workshop. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 444. For more information or to register, visit www.scorespokane.org or call (509) 353-2821. $40/advance; $50/at the door; $15/per additional person from the same company.
Thursday
Social Media for Small Business 101 - Spokane SCORE presents the first workshop in a series focused on social media and applications for business. 1-3 p.m., 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 444. For more information or to register, visit www.spokanescore.org. $40/advance; $50/door.
Conventions
Jensen Distribution Services Fall Merchandising Show- Tuesday-Friday, Spokane Convention Center, 1,000 attendees.
Bridal Festival – Friday and Saturday, Spokane Convention Center, 1,500 attendees.
Valleyfest – Friday-Sept. 27, Mirabeau Point Park, 10,000 attendees.
United States Tennis Association Pacific Northwest Tri-level Adult Section Championships - Friday-Sept. 27, University High School and Central Valley High School, 200 attendees.
Oktoberfest at the River - Friday-Sept. 27, Spokane Convention Center, 20,000 attendees.
Savvy Cycling Tour - Saturday-Oct. 4, Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 120 attendees.