TODAY
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL DESCHUTES BUSINESS NETWORKERS CHAPTER WEEKLY MEETING: Visitors are welcome and first two visits are free; 7 a.m.; Bend Masonic Center, 1036 N.E. Eighth St.; 541-610-9125.
FALL RV SHOW AND SALE: See new floor plans and technology advances for 2013 models; free; 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711.
EXPLORE THE BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH SCHWAB: Free; noon-1 p.m.; Charles Schwab & Co., 777 N.W. Wall St., Suite 201, Bend; 541-318-1794.
OPEN COMPUTER LAB: Free; 2-3:30 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-617-7080.
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL WILDFIRE CHAPTER WEEKLY MEETING: Visitors welcome; first two visits are free; 3:30 p.m.; Bend Honda, 2225 N.E. U.S. Highway 20; 541-480-1765.
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS ANNUAL CELEBRATION: $15; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; The Point at Shevlin Corporate Park, 929 S.W. Simpson Ave., Bend; 541-728-0820 or president@sibend.org.
FRIDAY
FALL RV SHOW AND SALE: See new floor plans and technology advances for 2013 models; free; 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711.
CENTRAL OREGON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CLUB: Free; 11 a.m.; ServiceMaster Clean, 20806 Sockeye Place, Bend; 541-610-4006 or bobbleile@windermere.com.
CENTRAL OREGON BUSINESS EDUCATION & NETWORKING MEETUP GROUP: Launch meeting, COCC learning center, lunch provided, registration requested; $5; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-848-3600, kmuinch@hotmail.com or http://www.meetup.com/COBEN12/.
KNOW DIGITAL BOOKS: Free; 1-2:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave.; 541-312-1050.
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.
KNOW WORD FOR BEGINNERS: Free; 3-4:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave.; 541-312-1050.
SATURDAY
FALL RV SHOW AND SALE: See new floor plans and technology advances for 2013 models; free; 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711.
SUNDAY
FALL RV SHOW AND SALE: See new floor plans and technology advances for 2013 models; free; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711.
MONDAY
OREGON ALCOHOL SERVER PERMIT TRAINING: Meets the minimum requirements by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission to obtain the alcohol server permit; registration required; $35; 9 a.m.; Round Table Pizza, 1552 N.E. Third St., Bend; 541-447-6384 or www.happyhourtraining.com.
FORECLOSURE CLASS: 5:30-7:30 p.m.; NeighborImpact, 20310 Empire Ave., Suite A110, Bend; call 541-318-7506 ext. 309 to reserve a seat.
FORECLOSURE PREVENTION CLASS: Learn about NeighborImpact’s Housing Center tools and services which can assist individuals struggling to pay their mortgages; free; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; NeighborImpact, 20310 Empire Ave., Suite A110, Bend; 541-318-7506, ext. 309, karenb@neighborimpact.org or www.homeownershipcenter.org.
TUESDAY
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL HIGH DESERT CHAPTER WEEKLY MEETING: Visitors welcome; first two visits are free; 7:15 a.m.; Bend Honda, 2225 N.E. U.S. Highway 20; 541-420-7377.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO RUN YOUR OWN BUSINESS: Registration required; $15; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Redmond campus, 2030 S.E. College Loop, Redmond; 541-383-7290.
KNOW COMPUTERS FOR BEGINNERS: Free; 2-3:30 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-617-7080.
OPEN COMPUTER LAB: Free; 3-4:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave.; 541-312-1050.
CROOKED RIVER RANCH-TERREBONNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NETWORKING SOCIAL: You need not be a Chamber member to attend. Free; 5:30 p.m.; Juniper Realty, 14290 S.W. Chinook Road. For more information, call Hope Johnson at 541-923-2679 or go to www.crrchamber.com.
SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING: No appointment necessary; free; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-617-7080.
WEDNESDAY
CENTRAL OREGON OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH CONFERENCE: Oregon’s Occupational Safety and Health Division encourages workers and employers to attend the event to help improve safety and health performance. Keynote speaker Jake French. Registration required; $125, with optional pre-conference workshops for $40; Eagle Crest Resort, 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond; 503-378-3272 or www.orosha.org/conferences.
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL BEND CHAPTER WEEKLY MEETING: Visitors are welcome and first two visits are free; 7 a.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-749-0789.
HR AND THE GREAT LEGAL ROUNDUP: Registration required at www.hrcentraloregon.org/calendarevents.aspx#rsvpform; $30 for HRACO members, $40 for non-members; 7:30-11 a.m.; Shilo Inn Suites Hotel, 3105 O.B. Riley Road, Bend; 541-389-9600.
FOR WHAT AM I PAYING?: Learn about the costs of various, investment-related products from Miller Ferrari Wealth Management. Coffee will be provided; free; 8:30-10 a.m.; Starbucks, 61470 U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-639-8055.
KNOW EXCEL FOR BEGINNERS: Free; 1:30-3 p.m.; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St.; 541-536-0515.
NETWORK OF ENTREPRENEURIAL WOMEN MONTHLY MEETING: Elevating the art of networking. $22 for members; $30 for nonmembers; 5-8 p.m.; St. Charles Bend conference center, 2500 N.E. Neff Road; Register online at http://networkwomen.org before Sept. 13. For more information, call 541-848-8598.
THURSDAY
Sept. 20
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL DESCHUTES BUSINESS NETWORKERS CHAPTER WEEKLY MEETING: Visitors welcome; first two visits are free; 7 a.m.; Bend Masonic Center, 1036 N.E. Eighth St.; 541-610-9125.
CENTRAL OREGON OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH CONFERENCE: Oregon’s Occupational Safety and Health Division encourages workers and employers to attend the event to help improve safety and health performance. Keynote speaker Jake French. Registration required; $125, with optional pre-conference workshops for $40; Eagle Crest Resort, 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond; 503-378-3272 or www.orosha.org/conferences.
DESERT CONFERENCE: A forum for land managers, conservationists, academics and advocates to educate and collaborate on critical desert issues. Includes Wild and Scenic Film Fest, live music and guest speakers; $50; 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Oregon Natural Desert Association, 50 S.W. Bond St., Suite 4, Bend; 541-330-2638.
ADVICE AT SCHWAB: Free; noon-1 p.m.; Charles Schwab & Co., 777 N.W. Wall St., Suite 201, Bend; 541-318-1794.
KNOW WORD FOR BEGINNERS: Free; 2-3:30 p.m.; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road; 541-330-3760.
OPEN COMPUTER LAB: Free; 2-3:30 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-617-7080.
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL WILDFIRE CHAPTER WEEKLY MEETING: Visitors are welcome and first two visits are free; 3:30 p.m.; Bend Honda, 2225 N.E. U.S. Highway 20; 541-480-1765.
HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT FRANCHISE: Participants will learn about how to choose a franchise, how to arrange financing, and other critical details. Registration required; free; 6-9 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7290.
FRIDAY
Sept. 21
TOWN HALL FORUM: Four-year university: What it means for education in Bend; free; 7:30 a.m.; Bend Golf and Country Club, 61045 Country Club Drive; 541-382-7437 or www.bendchamber.org.
DESERT CONFERENCE: A forum for land managers, conservationists, academics and advocates to educate and collaborate on critical desert issues. Includes Wild and Scenic Film Fest, live music and guest speakers; $50; 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Oregon Natural Desert Association, 50 S.W. Bond St., Suite 4, Bend; 541-330-2638.
ENTRELEADERSHIP ONE DAY SIMULCAST: Nationally syndicated radio talk show host and New York Times best-selling author, Dave Ramsey, will teach companies how to take their businesses to the next level in a live simulcast from Nashville to locations around the country. Contact Jet Cowan at 541-788-3868 for more information or to register; 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m.; Bend Church of the Nazarene, 1270 N.E. 27th St.; 541-382-5496.
CENTRAL OREGON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CLUB: Free; 11 a.m.; ServiceMaster Clean, 20806 Sockeye Place, Bend; 541-610-4006 or bobbleile@windermere.com.
KNOW CRAIGSLIST: Free; 1-2:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave.; 541-312-1050.
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.
KNOW WORD II: Free; 3-4:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave.; 541-312-1050.
REDMOND CHAMBER DINNER DANCE AND AUCTION: Theme, “The Great Outdoors."; 6-11 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way; 541-548-2711.
SATURDAY
Sept. 22
DESERT CONFERENCE: A forum for land-managers, conservationists, academics and advocates to educate and collaborate on critical desert issues. Includes Wild and Scenic Film fest, live music and guest speakers; $50; 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Oregon Natural Desert Association, 50 S.W. Bond St., Suite 4, , Bend; 541-330-2638.
TUESDAY
Sept. 25
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.
THE SIMPLE MECHANICS OF QUICKLY PERFECTING YOUR BUSINESS (AND LIFE): Sam Carpenter, founder and CEO of Centratel will get to the nuts and bolts of his bestselling book, Work the System: The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less. Registration required; $25 for Chamber members and $45 for non-members; 11 a.m.; Bend Golf and Country Club, 61045 Country Club Drive; 541-382-7437 or www.bendchamber.org.
KNOW INTERNET FOR BEGINNERS: Free; 2-3:30 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-617-7080.
OPEN COMPUTER LAB: Free; 2-3:30 p.m.; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road; 541-330-3760.
OPEN COMPUTER LAB: Free; 3-4:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave.; 541-312-1050.
OPEN COMPUTER LAB: Free; 5:30-7 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave.; 541-312-1050.
SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING: No appointment necessary; free; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-617-7080.
SUSTAINABLE WASTEWATER SOLUTIONS, BETTER CHOICES FOR CITIES, DEVELOPMENTS & INDIVIDUAL HOMES: Morgan Brown, Whole Water Systems, will present; free; 7 p.m.; Bend Park & Recreation District Office, Community Room, 799 S.W. Columbia St.; 541-389-7275.
WEDNESDAY
Sept. 26
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL BEND CHAPTER WEEKLY MEETING: Visitors are welcome and first two visits are free; 7 a.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-749-0789.
