Wednesday
Home maintenance class on landscaping, sponsored by the Northwest Michigan Human Services Agency; 6-8 p.m. at the agency office at 3963 Three Mile Road, Traverse City; register at (231) 947-3780.
"Creating your own Business Plan" seminar by the Traverse City Chapter of SCORE, 6-8:30 p.m. at the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce. Co-sponsored by Dennis, Gartland and Niergarth, Springfield Roofing and National City Bank. Admission $30 per person ($40 for two), by advance registration: online at www.tcchamber.org or call (231) 995-7105. Seating is limited.
Thursday
Business After 5, 5-7 p.m. at the Missaukee Golf Course in Lake City, sponsored by the Lake City Area Chamber of Commerce and Ambassadors. Public welcome; small entrance fee; (231) 839-4969.
Benzie County Chamber of Commerce May Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m. at the Money's Platte River Inn, Honor. Hors-d'oeuvres, 50/50 raffle, door prizes, $300 member raffle (designated member representative must be present to win). $5 donation.
Benzie County Zonta Club hosts a "Networking Nite" featuring district governor Carol Calvert-Baxter, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Mills Community House in Benzonia; ticket information available from Kathy Bradley at (231) 882-8000 or other club members.
Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Torch River Hardware, 12932 Cherry Ave., Rapid City. Torch River Hardware is celebrating 60 years at the Torch River Bridge. Food and refreshments; free and open to the public.
Women's Economic Resource Center "netWork" luncheon, starting at 11:45 a.m. at the Manistee Golf and Country Club; more information available at www.manisteewerc.org
Northern Michigan chapter meeting of the International Association of Administrative Professionals, from 6-7 p.m. at the Dennis, Gartland and Niergarth office at 415 Munson Ave., Traverse City; Avery Denison will offer a program on product and printing solutions; free and open to the public; more information from Wendy Gauthier at (231) 946-1722.
Friday
Town hall meeting on the new Michigan Business Tax, 9-11 a.m. at the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce office at 202 E. Grandview Parkway, Traverse City.
Saturday
Community Garage/Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Pick up a map of locations at Lake City Chamber of Commerce office, some area businesses. In conjunction with the Kiwanis Club Annual Auction at 3 p.m. at the American Legion in Lake City; (231) 839-4969.
The 2nd Annual Open House for Stone Sock Fibers, hosted by owner and fiber artist, Amy Tyler, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at 2559 N. Hulbert Rd., Interlochen. Tyler's creations will be on display and for sale. Members of the Benzie Area Spinners Group will be offering a selection of used fiber arts equipment for sale. Refreshments and door prizes. For details, call (231) 275-7384.
Annual Elk Rapids boat show, sponsored by the village at Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; continues Sunday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. More information at www.elkrapidsharbor.com
Monday
Michigan Business Tax Basic: Business Income Tax, Modified Gross Receipts Tax & Credits Seminar, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Waterfront Conference Center, 2061 US-31 N. Traverse City; led by Edward S. Kisscorni and Ronald J. Kaley of Echelbarger, Himebaugh, Tamm & Co., of Grand Rapids; sponsored by the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants; $245 MACPA members; $345 for others; (888) 877-4273.
May 21
Small Business Celebration awards luncheon for the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Hagerty Center at Northwestern Michigan College's Great Lakes Campus; pre-registration
required.
Business After Hours for the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce, 5-7 p.m. at the Turtle Creek Casino in Williamsburg, including a sneak preview of the new casino; free admission for chamber members.
May 22
Women Leaders and Mentoring, May 22, Traverse City Golf and Country Club. $23 per person, per session. Call (231) 941-7700 or e-mail info@Marigold.com.
May 28
Why Energy Star? Quality, Comfort and Energy Efficiency, 6-8:30 p.m., Northwestern Michigan College's Energy Demonstration Center, $39 (Traverse City Light & Power customers receive a $35 discount). For details or to register, call (231) 995-1700, stop by Suite 102 at the University Center on Cass Rd., or visit nmc.edu/ees.
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