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ONGOING MEETINGS

MEETING: The North City Leads Club meets for networking. Wednesdays, 7:15am. Le Peep Grill, 13385 Poway Rd. (800) 783-3761.

MEETING: The Beach Cities Leads Club meets for networking. Wednesdays, noon. Paradise Point Resort, 1404 W. Vacation Rd. (800) 783-3761.

MEETING: The Coastal Leads Club meets for networking. Tuesdays, noon. El Camino Country Club, 3202 Vista Way, Oceanside. (800) 783-3761.

MEETING: The El Cajon Leads Club meets for networking. Tuesdays, 7:15am. Coco's Restaurant, 1324 E. Main St. (800) 783-3761.

MEETING: Mind Masters meets to brainstorm business and planning strategies for mastering the changing marketplace. Fridays, 7-8:30am. $7. Monterey Whaling Company, 901 Camino del Rio S. (858) 467-9091.

MEETING: Mind Masters meets to brainstorm business and planning strategies for mastering the changing marketplace. Saturdays, 7:30-9am. 4th Floor Conference Room, 3111 Camino del Rio N. (858) 467-9091.

MEETING: The Carlsbad Leads Club meets for networking. Thursdays, 12:15pm. El Camino Country Club, 3202 Vista Way, Oceanside. (800) 783-3761.

MEETING: The Ramona Leads Club meets for networking. Wednesdays, noon. Call for location. (800) 783-3761.

MEETING: The BIA Toastmasters meets to practice public speaking and network. Fridays, 7-8:30am. $5 for members, no charge for guests. Building Industry Association building, 6336 Greenwich Dr., Ste. A. (619) 558-1680.

MEETING: The San Diego Optimist Club. Tuesdays, noon. No charge. Bayside Bar & Grill. (619) 525-2848.

MEETING: The EncourageMint is a business club dedicated to helping entrepreneurs maintain and expand a reality-based positive attitude. Tuesdays, noon-1:30pm. Koko Palm Restaurant, 850 Tamarack Ave., Carlsbad. (760) 730-3353.

MEETING: Referral Exchange of San Diego meets for networking. Tuesdays, 7-8:30am. Kearny's Restaurant, 8310 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. (619) 702-4244.

MEETING: Mind Masters meets to brainstorm business and planning strategies for mastering the changing marketplace. Thursdays, 7:30-9am. $6. Le Peep of Encinitas, 897 S. Coast Hwy. 101. (858) 467-9091.

MEETING: Stadium Toastmasters meets to practice public speaking and improve communication and leadership skills. Fridays, 7-8:30am. Free breakfast for first-time guests. Monterey Whaling Company, Mission Valley Hilton, 901 Camino del Rio S. (858) 350-8790.


TUESDAY, August 1

ARRIVAL: Royal Caribbean International cruise ship "Viking Serenade" arrives in San Diego every Tuesday in August. B Street Pier Cruise Terminal. (619) 686-6342.

MEETING: San Diego City Council. 10am. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555.

WEDNESDAY, August 2

MEETING: San Diego City Council Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee. 9am. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555.

MEETING: The San Diego Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals discusses "Financial Planning—Buckets of Money." Speaker is Janean Stripe. Networking at 5pm, dinner at 6pm, program at 7pm. $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers. Cubic Corp., 9333 Balboa Ave. Reservation required. (619) 264-3557.

MEETING: New, renewing and prospective San Diego World Trade Center members are invited to a Presentation of SDWTC Business Services & Member Benefits. 4pm. No charge. 1250 6th Ave. (619) 615-0868, Ext. 100.

SEMINAR: "Getting Employees To Think And Act Like Owners," a seminar for the construction industry. 1:30-5:30pm. $149. Hyatt Regency La Jolla, 3777 La Jolla Village Dr. (310) 477-3924 or btiernan@slgg.com.

SOCIAL: SNAAP!, the San Diego Network of African-American Professionals, presents "Success After Six: A Networking Social," with a discussion on interracial dating. 6pm. $5. Juke Joint Cafe, 327 4th Ave. (619) 406-9278.

THURSDAY, August 3

MEETING: The San Diego Women's Network addresses "Talk Zones: Healing the Workplace" with Steven L. Albert. 5:30-8pm. $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers. Mission Valley Marriott, 8757 Rio San Diego Dr. (619) 491-4104.

MIXER: Professional Networking Opportunities can be found at the ConVis Mixer. 5-7pm. $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers. Arco U.S. Olympic Training Center, 2800 Olympic Pkwy., Chula Vista. (619) 557-2836.

TRAINING: San Diego Mediation Center presents Introductory Mediation Skills Training. Through Aug. 5. 8:30am-5pm. $600. San Diego County Bar Association, 1333 7th Ave. (619) 238-2400.

FRIDAY, August 4

BREAKFAST: "Business Etiquette for Today" is the focus of the Carlsbad Chamber's First Friday Breakfast. Networking at 7am, breakfast at 7:30am. $21-$25. Windmill/TGI Fridays, 890 Palomar Airport Rd. (760) 931-8400.

FORUM: Nonprofit Management Solutions sponsors "Successful Supervision of Off-Site and Multi-Site Staff for Nonprofit Organizations." 9am-noon. $40-$50. National University — Kearny Mesa, 3580 Aero Ct. (858) 292-5702.

MEETING: Centre City Development Corp. Board. 8:30am. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 235-2200.

WORKSHOP: MiraCosta College hosts Problem Solving and Decision Making as part of its Supervisory Academy series. 9am-noon. $41. One Barnard Dr., Rm. 3104. Oceanside. (760) 757-2121, Ext. 6820.

SATURDAY, August 5

EXAM: Notary Exam. San Diego Civic Concourse, 202 C St. (916) 263-3624, Ext. 3036.

MEETING: The Escondido Chamber's "Member Services Committee." Noon. (760) 745-2125.

SEMINAR: Progressive Business Concepts Seminar. San Diego Civic Concourse, 202 C St. (858) 485-5342.

MONDAY, August 7

MEETING: San Diego City Council Rules Committee. 2pm. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555.

MEETING: San Diego City Council. 6pm. (619) 236-5555.

TUESDAY, August 8

MEETING: San Diego City Council. 10am. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555.

MEETING: San Diego Port Commission. Regular meeting, 1pm. 3165 Pacific Hwy., Board Room. (619) 686-6206.

SEMINAR: Handling Difficult and Demanding Customers: A Communications Course is presented by Padgett Thompson. 8:30am-4:30pm. $169. Sheraton Harbor Island, 1380 Harbor Island Dr. (800) 255-4141.

WORKSHOP: The Small Business Development Center of North County coaches preparation of an SBA loan package at "SBA Lender Forum—Putting Your Loan Package Together." 10am-noon. No charge. 1823 Mission Ave., Oceanside. Registration is limited to six participants. (760) 754-6575.

WEDNESDAY, August 9

EVENT: The Newschool of Architecture presents an Open House. 6pm. Newschool of Architecture, 1249 F St. (619) 235-4100, Ext. 112.

MEETING: San Diego City Council Land Use and Housing Committee. 2pm. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555.

MEETING: San Diego City Council Natural Resources and Culture Committee. 9am. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555.

SUNDOWNER: The Golden Triangle Chamber meets for fun and networking. 5:30pm. $3 for members, $5 for nonmembers. Palomino Euro Bistro, 8990 University Center Ln. (858) 558-1744.

WORKSHOP: Nonprofit Management Solutions sponsors "Becoming Effective Nonprofit Board Members." 5:30-7:30pm. $20-$30. Nonprofit Management Solutions office, 8265 Vickers St. (858) 292-5702.

THURSDAY, August 10

BREAKFAST: Speaker Abby B. Silverman, managing partner of the San Diego office of Baker & McKenzie, discusses "Managing an International Professional services Organization" at The San Diego World Trade Center's Monthly Breakfast. 7:30-9am. $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers. University Club, Symphony Towers, 750 B St. (619) 615-0868, Ext. 110.

EXAM: Police Recruit Exam. San Diego Civic Concourse, 202 C St. (619) 236-6359.

FRIDAY, August 11

MIXER: Women in Cable and Telecommunications presents a Golf Tournament. (760) 639-1686.

SEMINAR: Lorman Education Services presents Sales And Use Tax In California, a seminar designed for industrial and business controllers, CFOs, tax managers and officers, accountants and enrolled agents with Michael P. Hart and Earl R. Thomas. 8am-4:30pm. $229; $219 each for two or more from the same organization. Sheraton Harbor Island, 1380 Harbor Island Dr. (715) 833-3959.

WORKSHOP: MiraCosta College hosts Evaluating and Improving Employee Performance as part of its Supervisory Academy series. 9am-noon. $41. MiraCosta College, One Barnard Dr., Rm. 3104. Oceanside. (760) 757-2121, Ext. 6820.

MONDAY, August 14

MEETING: San Diego City Council. 2pm. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555.

MEETING: Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions. Through Aug. 18. Westin Harbor Island San Diego, 1590 Harbor Island Dr. (202) 434-8835.

TUESDAY, August 15

MEETING: San Diego City Council. 10am. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555.

MEETING: "Microsoft New Products and Future Plans" is the topic for this month's dinner meeting of the Association of Information Technology Professionals. Social hour at 5:30pm, dinner at 6:30pm. $25 for members with reservations; $30 for nonmembers with reservations, add $2 without reservations. Radisson Hotel, 1433 Camino del Rio S. Make reservations by Aug. 10. (858) 824-3535.

WORKSHOP: Discover how to take advantage of the productivity and flexibility of the Microsoft Office software suite when CompuMaster presents Using Microsoft Office. 8:15am-4pm. $69 per person; $59 each for four or more. Westin Harbor Island San Diego, 1590 Harbor Island Dr. (800) 867-4340.

WEDNEDSDAY, August 16

BREAKFAST: Biocom's monthly Breakfast Meeting. 7:30-9am. Hyatt Regency La Jolla, 3777 La Jolla Village Dr. (858) 455-0300.

THURSDAY, August 17

MEETING: Downtown Partnership Executive Committee. 7:30-9am. Partnership Boardroom, 401 B St., Ste. 200. (619) 234-0201.

WORKSHOP: Mike Johnston, president of Spiderworks, brings the realities of doing business on the Internet at "Enhancing Your Business With Internet Marketing." 9am-noon. $25. Escondido Chamber of Commerce, 720 Broadway. (760) 754-6575.

FRIDAY, August 18

BREAKFAST: "Simple Attraction Marketing," with speaker Debbie Bermont of First Communications, is the topic of the Women's Business Program presented by SBA and SCORE. 7:30-9:30am. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Holiday Inn Select, 595 Hotel Circle S. (619) 557-7272.

MEETING: The Tax People.Net. Through Aug. 19. San Diego Civic Concourse, 202 C St. (785) 228-4115.

WORKSHOP: Nonprofit Management Solutions sponsors "Creating a Business Plan for Your Nonprofit Organization." 9am-noon. $40-$50. Nonprofit Management Solutions office, 8265 Vickers St. (858) 292-5702.

SATURDAY, August 19

EVENT: Biocom hosts a Padre Night Education Fundraiser for co-workers, family and friends. Tailgate party, 4:30pm; game at 7:05pm. Qualcomm Stadium, 9449 Friars Rd. (858) 455-0300.

EXAM: Notary Exam. San Diego Civic Concourse, 202 C St. (916) 263-3624, Ext. 3036.

TRAINING: San Diego Mediation Center presents a Supplemental Mediation Skills Training. 9am-4pm. $150. San Diego County Bar Association, 1333 7th Ave. (619) 238-2400.

WORKSHOP: "Your Business Plan." Sponsored by SCORE. 8:30am-4pm. $85 in advance, $95 at the door. Webster University, 6480 Weathers Pl. (619) 557-7272.

MONDAY, August 21

MEETING: Sun Microsystems 2000 Americas Sales Meeting. Through Aug. 25. San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Dr. (650) 786-3225.

TUESDAY, August 22

MEETING: San Diego Port Commission. Regular meeting, 1pm. 3165 Pacific Hwy., Board Room. (619) 686-6206.

MEETING: Downtown Partnership Board of Directors. 7:30-9am. Wyndham Emerald Plaza Hotel, 400 W. Broadway. (619) 234-0201.

WORKSHOP: "Year 2000 Small Business Tax Workshop." Also offered Sept. 28, Oct. 26 and Nov. 16. 10am-4:30pm. Building 3400, Rm. Aztlan B, MiraCosta College, One Barnard Dr., Oceanside. (760) 754-6575.

WEDNESDAY, August 23

EVENT: The Newschool of Architecture presents an Open House. 6pm. Newschool of Architecture, 1249 F St. (619) 235-4100, Ext. 112.

LUNCHEON: Get the inside story on what’s happening in Carlsbad when the Carlsbad Chamber presents the State of the City Luncheon. 11:30am. $30 before Aug. 17; late registration and nonmembers, $40. Four Seasons Resort Aviara, 7100 Four Seasons Pt., Carlsbad. (760) 931-8400.

WORKSHOP: "Internet Basics" sponsored by SCORE. 9am-2pm. $35 in advance, $45 at the door. Pacific Bell Directory, 2375 Northside Dr. (619) 557-7272.

WORKSHOP: "Small Business Administration Federal Certification"; 8(a), Hub Zone and Small, Disadvantaged Certification for Business Owners. 10am-noon. Community Room, east side of Oceanside Library, 330 N. Coast highway, Oceanside. (760) 754-6575.

THURSDAY, August 24

EVENT: The San Diego Regional Technology Alliance partners with the San Diego Internet Roundtable and the San Diego Venture Group to put on the Big eSchmooze, the swanky tech gathering of the summer to network and create business relationships. 5:30pm. $15 pre-registered, $20 at the door. Hall of Champions, 2131 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park. http://www.sdrt.org.

WORKSHOPS: The Carlsbad Chamber presents "Take Charge to Succeed In Business" as part of its Take Charge Workshop Series. 4-6:30pm. $40 before Aug. 17; late registration and nonmembers, $50. (760) 931-8400.

FRIDAY, August 25

EVENT: "Developing the Foundation of Economic Empowerment" is the theme of the 5th annual Virtually Black Business Weekend," sponsored by VirtuallyBlack.com. Political and Business Summit, Fri., 9am-4pm, Bryco Center, 5275 Market St.; Black Business Barbecue, Sat., Martin Luther King Park, Skyline Dr.; Champagne Jazz Brunch and Fashion Show, Sun., Ramada Limited, Old Town. $15-$140. (619) 265-2561.

MEETING: Centre City Development Corp. Board. 8:30am. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 235-2200.

WORKSHOP: Nonprofit Management Solutions sponsors "MBA in a Day: Marketing for Nonprofit Organizations." 8:30am-5:30pm. $125-$195. Quality Resort, 875 Hotel Circle S. (858) 292-5702.

SATURDAY, August 26

PROGRAM: "Chicano Moratorium: March in the Rain" with speaker Claudio Fenner-Lopez, Dept. of Communications, UCSD, is hosted by the Malcolm X Public Library in its "Book Review & Lecture Forum 2000" series. 4-6pm. No charge. 5148 Market St. (619) 527-3405.

WORKSHOP: SCORE presents "16 Tactics to Build a Successful Business," a special workshop for small businesses. 8:30am-3pm. $45 in advance, $55 at the door. Webster University, 6480 Weathers Pl. (619) 557-7272.

SUNDAY, August 27

MEETING: National Association of Chain Drug Stores. Through Aug. 30. San Diego Marriott, 333 W. Harbor Dr. (703) 549-3001.

TUESDAY, August 29

MEETING: Local organizations are invited to learn more about the November "Westfield Works Wonders" event for nonprofits at the Westfield Works Wonders Nonprofit Organization Kick Off Meeting. 8:30am. Ruby's Diner, Westfield Shoppingtown Mission Valley. (619) 239-8180.

WEDNESDAY, August 30

EVENT: Humorist and writer Garrison Keillor is the keynote speaker at the 11th annual "Justice For All" dinner benefit for the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program. 5:30pm. $150. U.S. Grant Hotel, 326 Broadway. (619) 235-5656, Ext. 115.

FRIDAY, September 1

MEETING: Advanced Marketing/Basic Building Blocks. Through Sept. 3. San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Dr. (702) 877-2287, Ext. 4882.

SATURDAY, September 2

MEETING: Computer Security Training System. Through Sept. 3. San Diego Civic Concourse, 202 C St. (858) 457-5795.

WEDNESDAY, September 6

EVENT: Technology products and services are showcased in Mexico as Mexico's key decision makers, industry representatives and distributors gather for California 2000, a Mexico City expo and trade mission presented by California Trade and Commerce Agency in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City. Through Sept. 8. U.S. Trade Center, Mexico City. (562) 590-5965.

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