Anchorage Daily News

THIS WEEK

• Alaska Computer Brokers offers Excel 2003, levels 1 and 2; Outlook 2003, levels 1, 2 and 3; Outlook 2007, levels 1 and 2; Project 2007, levels 1 and 2; Publisher 2007, level 1; and Visio 2007, levels 1 and 2. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Alaska Computer Brokers, 551 W. Dimond Blvd. Contact: 267-4216 or www.akcb.com.

• CompuCom offers Word, introduction, intermediate and advanced; Visio, Introduction and intermediate. CompuCom, 3000 C St., Suite 102. Contact: 762-9151 or www.compucom.com.

• The Satori Group offers Asbestos and Hazwoper refresher courses. Satori Group Inc. -- Training Division, 1310 E. 66th Ave., Suite 2. Contact: 332-0456 or www.gosatori.com.

• NANA Training Systems offers North Slope Training Cooperative; Thinking Driver; ServSafe; and 24-hour HAZMAT Carrier. NANA Training Systems, 341 W. Tudor Road, Suite 202. Contact: 565-3300 or www.nana-nts.com.

TUESDAY

• The UAA Campus Bookstore hosts Andrew Yarrow presenting "Forgive Us Our Debts: America's Public Debt Crisis and How It Affects All Americans." Yarrow teaches at American University. He received his Ph.D. from George Mason University and an MPA from Harvard University and is a consultant to the The Brookings Institution. 5 to 8 p.m., UAA Campus Bookstore, 2901 Spirit Way. Contact: 786-4782 or www.uaa.alaska.edu/bookstore.

• The Department of Labor and Workforce Development -- Wage and Hour presents three seminars. The Wage seminar at 9 a.m. includes topics such as minimum wage and overtime; salary-exempt employees; lawful and unlawful payroll deductions; return transportation; flexible work plans; travel time and on-call time; record keeping; final paychecks. The Child Labor seminar at 10:15 a.m. includes topics such as allowable hours of work for minors; required break laws; work permits; allowable and prohibited duties of minors; prohibited tools and equipment. The Public Construction seminar at 11 a.m. includes certified payroll requirements; new state regulations; Alaska resident hire law; contractor licensing; per diem; and notice of work / notice of completions. Department of Labor and Workforce Development-Wage and Hour, 3301 Eagle St. Contact: 269-4909.

• Alaska Computer Brokers presents a "Borrow Smart and Retire Rich" workshop with Bob Manhire. 6:45 p.m., Elim Cafe, 561 W. Dimond Blvd., inside Alaska Computer Brokers. RSVP 245-5626.

WEDNESDAY

• The American Society for Training & Development, Alaska Chapter presents "Hold On, You Lost Me!" The workshop offers an easy-to-implement, 8-step methodology that shows how to engage and connect with all learner types. 5:45 to 7:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 200 E. Northern Lights Blvd. Contact: 564-2513.

• The Alaska Small Business Development Center presents "Starting a Business." The essentials in small-business startup including information access, legal aspects, business insurance, bookkeeping, marketing, and finance options. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Anchorage Small Business Development Center, 430 W. Seventh Ave. Pre-register 274-7232.

• Ginger Shoopman presents "Cornerstones of Investing." Seminar discussing keeping emotions out of your investment decisions. Noon to 1 p.m., UBS Financial Services, Inc., 3000 A St. Suite 100. RSVP 261-5914.

THURSDAY

• The National Kitchen and Bath Association presents "Tile Inspirations" with Amy Moore. This presentation will focus on practical applications for tile and natural stone as well as sharing new trends in the tile industry with new materials such as metal, glass, and leather. Formerly the manager of the Oregon Tile and Marble showroom in Seattle, Moore has worked in the tile and stone industry for the past 12 years. She graduated from the Art Institute of Seattle and is currently the principal designer at a local residential design firm. 6 to 8 p.m., Allen & Petersen, 3002 Seward Highway. Contact: 522-4344. Register by April 15.

• The YWCA Anchorage Women Finances Program sponsors a "Wi$eUp Women" financial literacy class. Wi$eUp Women is a personal financial literacy course specifically designed for women discussing a variety of money related topics. 6 to 8 p.m., YWCA Anchorage, 324 E. Fifth Ave. Contact: 644-9611 or www.ywcaak.org.

FRIDAY

• The Alaska Small Business Development Center sponsors "Quickbooks Advanced." This seminar will provide information on doing payroll and inventory, plus how to use this program in your business bookkeeping. Those wanting to register for this workshop should have either taken the Beginning QuickBooks workshop or be very familiar with and have used QuickBooks software. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., UAA Eagle River campus, 10928 Eagle River Road, Suite 228-B. Pre-register 274-7232.

SATURDAY

• YourCleanEnergy LLC presents a "Renewable Energy Workshop." The basics of energy conservation and solar, wind and micro hydro in Alaska will be covered. Workshop participants will conduct a hands on energy audit and assemble demonstration solar photovoltaic and solar hot water systems. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Anchorage Unitarian Fellowship, 3201 Turnagain St. Contact: 274-2007 or www.yourcleanenergy.us.

• Manor Management of Alaska and Marlow Manor presents a "Senior Housing Options in Anchorage" seminar. Learn about senior housing options available for individuals in Anchorage 55 or older. Whether you or your family member seek independent living in a condominium retirement community, assisted living, or housing geared towards individuals on a fixed income, there are options to fit your needs. In attendance will be representatives from Marlow Manor Assisted Living, Chester Park Cooperative and Manor Management of Alaska. 10 to 11 a.m., Marlow Manor Assisted Living Downtown, 337 E. Fourth Ave. Contact: 279-0310 or www.marlowmanor.com.

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