BREAKFAST: Educational guest speakers, good food and networking opportunities are presented at the meeting of the nonprofit Association for Home based Businesses (AHB). Third Wednesday of each month, 7:30am. $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers and those that do not RSVP. TGI Fridays, corner of Palomar Airport Road and Paseo del Norte. (760) 752-6475.

MEETING: The Mission Valley Leads Club meets for networking. Thursdays, 7:15am. Mimi’s Restaurant, 5180 Mission Center Rd. (800) 783-3761.

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,12:15pm. Broken Yoke Cafe, 1851 Garnet Ave. (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. Pizza Factory on 10th St. (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. No charge. Sevilla Restaurant, 3050 Pio Pico Dr., Carlsbad. First time attendees call Jack McClendon for reservations, (760) 720-5454.

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.

MEETING: Build your business with networking group Referral Associates. Wednesdays, 7:15am. Trellises Restaurant, Town & Country Resort, 500 Hotel Circle N. (619) 233-5373 or rebecca@diegoandsonprinting.com.

MEETING: Palomar Airport Toastmasters is a supportive group of professionals looking to develop their speaking skills and meet friends. Tuesday, 7-8:15am. Farmers Insurance Group Building, 5815 El Camino Real, Carlsbad. (760) 661-7032.

MEETING: Towne Center Toastmasters meets every Thursday to enhance public speaking and leadership skills. Be our guest at MP3.com. 11:45am-1pm. 4790 Eastgate Mall. 858-623-7055.

MEETING: Business leads are what LeTip of Greater San Diego is all about. Come meet your sales force. Tuesdays, 7-8:30am. Monterey Whaling Company, 901 Camino del Rio S. (619) 224-7145.

MEETING: NFS—Network For Success meets the first Tuesday of every month. (858) 622-0066, Ext. 225.

MEETING: Coastal Business Partners is a group of growth-oriented professionals and business owners committed to business success through networking. First and third Thursdays, 9am. UTC. (858) 622-0066, Ext. 265.

MEETING: East Co. Referrals Inc. Business owners committed to success through networking meet Thursday mornings. 7:30-8:30am. Tylers of Texas, 576 N. 2nd, El Cajon. (619) 497-1675.

MEETING: Receive what you need to move your business forward by helping others receive what they need next at GRiN, the Give & Receive Integrity Network, led by Janet Honek. First and third Tuesdays, 11:30am-1pm. $11 includes lunch, beverage, tax and gratuity. Gentleman’s Choice Restaurant, San Marcos. (760) 602-8435.

MEETING: The San Diego Postal Customer Council, a B to B group for local business mailers and suppliers, meets on the last Tuesday of every month from 7:30-8:30am. MLS Processing & Distribution Center, 11251 Rancho Carmel Dr. (858) 674-0531 or www.sdpcc.org.

MEETING: Shared Vision-The Network Luncheon meets the second Wednesday of each month. Increase your visibility and network with other professional entrepreneurs. 11:30am-1:30pm. $25 prepaid; $30 at the door. Doubletree Del Mar, 11915 El Camino Real. (760) 736-3571 or SharedVision@dotplanet.com.

MEETING: La Jolla Toastmasters meet at Fivehouses (YMCA) on Herschel Ave. Tuesdays, 6:15pm. (85) 454-2600.

MEETING: Encinitas Moonlighters Toastmasters Club meets to improve communication skills for business or personal growth. Wednesdays, 12:05-1:10pm. Poinsettia Room, Encinitas City Hall, 505 S. Vulcan Ave. (760) 944-4400.

MEETING: Voyagers Toastmasters meets to develop speaking, thinking and listening skills. Thursdays, 7am. Acapulco Restaurant, 2467 Juan St., Old Town. (619) 276-6028.

MEETING: The Leads Club meets for networking and referrals in UTC. Thursdays, 12:15pm. Coast Cafe@Embassy Suites, 4550 La Jolla Village Dr. (800) 783-3761.

MEETING: The Leads Club meets for networking and referrals in La Costa. Wednesdays, 7:15am. Aviara Golf Club, 7447 Batiquitos Dr. (800) 783-3761.

MEETING: “Pier Review” Toastmasters meets to improve speaking, leadership skills and self-confidence. Tuesdays, noon, through 2000. Rm. 114, Administration Bldg., Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD. (858) 822-0799.

MIXER: San Diego Breakfast Mixer Networking and Referrals. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 7:30am. $6. Jimmy's Restaurant, 3577 Midway Dr., Point Loma. (858) 621-6710.

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

MEETING: San Diego City Council. 2pm. (619) 236-5555.

MEETING: Community Leaders Undoing Biases (CLUB) co-hosts a meeting with the Southeast Rotary Club to discuss Randall Robinson’s book, “The Debt: What America Owes Blacks.” Reservations required. (619) 299-2729.

PROGRAM: Advance in the growing business of hospitality when UCSD Extension presents “Professional Program in Hospitality Management.” Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8:30pm; 21 meetings total. $975. UCSD Extension Complex, Rm. 142, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla. (858) 882-8006.

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

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.

MEETING: The EncourageMint presents “How To Build A Winning Business Team” with speaker Hank Plotkin. Noon. No charge. Koko Palm Restaurant, 850 Tamarack Ave., Carlsbad. (760) 720-5454.

TRADE SHOW: eAuto World. Through Oct. 5. San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Dr. (804) 727-6114.

WORKSHOP: “How to Start a Business,” is an eight-session business start-up class for Marine spouses and others interested in learning about permits, licensing, business structure and basic financial information. Through Oct. 26. Tues. and Thurs., 10am-1pm. No charge. (760) 754-6570.

ARRIVAL: Holland America Line cruise ship “Statendam” arrives in San Diego. B Street Pier Cruise Terminal. (619) 686-6342.

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

EVENT: The Environmental Health Coalition presents a benefit to celebrate its 20th anniversary with keynote speaker Robert Bullard, director of the Environmental Justice Resource Center at Clark Atlanta University. 6-9pm. $50. Balboa Park Club, Balboa Park. (619) 235-0281.

EVENT: Start-up and early stage companies learn valuable skills for growth at Alitum’s “Accelerator Boot Camp” featuring speakers and panelists in the high-tech industry. 7am-7pm. $299. Sheraton Harbor Island, 1590 Harbor Island Dr. zilgaz@alitum.com.

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

MEETING: Design Building Institute of America. Through Oct. 6. Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina/Westin Harbor Island. (202) 682-0110.

SOCIAL: SNAAP!, the San Diego Network of African-American Professionals, discusses “Stereotype Symbolism,” what stereotypes mean to the African-American culture. 6pm. $5. Juke Joint Cafe, 327 4th Ave. (619) 406-9278.

SUNDOWNER: The Golden Triangle Chamber meets for fun and networking. 5:30pm. $3 for members, $5 for nonmembers. La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr. (858) 558-1744.

ARRIVAL: Holland America Line cruise ship “Veendam” arrives in San Diego. B Street Pier Cruise Terminal. (619) 686-6342.

ARRIVAL: Celebrity Cruises “Galaxy” ship arrives in San Diego. B Street Pier Cruise Terminal. (619) 686-6342.

BREAKFAST: “Chamber Bingo!,” providing opportunities to network and make future business activity plans, is the focus of the Carlsbad Chamber’s First Friday Breakfast. Networking at 7am, breakfast at 7:30am. $16-$25. Windmill/TGI Fridays, 890 Palomar Airport Rd. (760) 931-8400.

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

MEETING: San Diego Community College District Meeting. San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Dr. (619) 388-6922.

WORKSHOP: Nonprofit Management Solutions sponsors “Duties, Responsibilities and Liabilities for Nonprofit Organizations.” 9am-noon. $40-$50. Nonprofit Management Solutions office, 8265 Vickers St., Ste. C. (858) 292-5702.

MEETING: Women’s Health Symposium 2000. San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Dr. (858) 794-7355.

ARRIVAL: Royal Caribbean International cruise ship “Rhapsody of the Seas” arrives in San Diego. B Street Pier Cruise Terminal. (619) 686-6342.

EVENT: Planet 2000/I2 Technologies. Through Oct. 11. San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Dr. (469) 357-6494.

MEETING: The National Association of Professional Organizers presents its monthly chapter meeting. 7-9pm. $15 for visitors. For directions, call Kevin or Lynn Hall at (858) 485-0410 or email: CLUTTERNOMORE@compuserve.com.

EVENT: Women in Cable and Telecommunications hosts a mixer and open meeting. Meeting, 5:30pm; mixer, 6pm. $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers. The Brigantine, Del Mar. (760) 639-1686.

CONFERENCE: Venture capitalists are invited to meet some of San Diego’s hottest young companies when The San Diego Software & Internet Council presents its 6th annual Software and Internet Investment Conference for companies seeking early stage financing. 7am. $50 for members, $75 for nonmembers. Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, 10950 N. Torrey Pines Rd. (858) 450-5935.

CONFERENCE: The San Diego Chapter of the Organization of Women in International Trade holds its annual conference, a three-day event with panels on current topics, keynote speakers and a day dedicated to issues affecting U.S.-Mexico trade. Catamaran Resort Hotel, 3999 Mission Blvd. (619) 525-3539.

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

BREAKFAST: Speaker Mark Germyn, president and general manager of Legoland California, is featured at The San Diego World Trade Center’s Monthly Breakfast. 7:30-9am. $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers. Legoland California, Carlsbad. (619) 615-0868, Ext. 110.

BREAKFAST: The North County BIA October Breakfast. Lomas Santa Fe Country Club, 1505 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach. (858) 450-1221.

EVENT: The San Diego Legal Secretaries Association sponsors its annual Fashion Extravaganza featuring well-known members of the legal community and local television celebrities. Wyndham Emerald Plaza Hotel, 400 W. Broadway. (619) 699-3581.

PROGRAM: UCSD Extension presents Executive Business Program in U.S. Mexican-Trade. Learn how to locate potential markets in Mexico, build productive relationships with cross-border partners and identify potential risks and problems. (858) 882-8006.

SEMINAR: “Basic Personnel Law: Overview of Federal and State Employment Laws,” featuring speaker Mark A. Saxon, is presented by the San Diego Employers Association. 8:30am-3:30pm. $145 for members, $200 for nonmembers. SDEA Learning Center, 9665 Chesapeake Dr., Ste. 350. Reservations required. (858) 576-7332.

SEMINAR: Attorney Mark L. Miller conducts an educational seminar on wills and trusts, including the general principles of estate planning and how to set up a trust. 6-7pm. Central Public Library, 820 E St. (619) 236-5894.

WORKSHOP: National Seminars Group presents Powerful Coaching & Team-Building Skills for Supervisors, Managers and Team Leaders. Through Oct. 13. Check-in, 8:30am; workshop 9am-4pm. $395. Radisson Hotel San Diego, 1433 Camino Del Rio S. (800) 258-7246.

LUNCHEON: The San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum features Steve Martinson, head coach, San Diego Gulls, at its Sports at Lunch program. 11:30am. $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers. Federal Bldg., 2131 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park. (619) 234-4542, Ext 321.

WORKSHOP: Prepare to grow your business by learning about international trade at “Doing Business With Mexico,” sponsored by the Small Business Development Centers of North and South County and the Center for International Trade at Southwestern College. 9am-noon. $15. MiraCosta College Community Learning Center, Room 104, 1831 Mission Ave., Oceanside. (760) 754-6575.

WORKSHOP: Nonprofit Management Solutions sponsors “Managing Across the Generations for Nonprofit Organizations.” 8:30-10:30am. $25-$35. National University–Kearny Mesa, 3580 Aero Ct. (858) 292-5702.

EVENT: Cox Communications presents A Salute to Teachers. Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St. (619) 266-5062.

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

MEETING: Intel Mtg. Service. Through Oct. 18. Paradise Point Resort, 1404 W. Vacation Rd. (602) 554-7042.

ARRIVAL: Celebrity Cruises “Mercury” ship arrives in San Diego. B Street Pier Cruise Terminal. (619) 686-6342.

ARRIVAL: Royal Caribbean International cruise ship “Rhapsody of the Seas” arrives in San Diego. B Street Pier Cruise Terminal. (619) 686-6342.

CONFERENCE: Greenfield Online presents its second annual conference for senior-level marketing and sales professionals, Information Edge 2000: “Small Marketers, Online Success.” Through Oct. 18. Loews Coronado Bay Resort, 4000 Coronado Bay Rd. (203) 846-5741.

EVENT: The BIA Cares For Kids Golf Tournament benefits the Building Fund for the Pro Kids Golf Academy & Learning Center. 8am. $325 per player, $1300 per foursome. Del Mar Country Club. (858) 450-1221.

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

BREAKFAST: The Carlsbad Chamber’ presents a Candidates’ Forum with Carlsbad City Council candidates. 7:30am. $16-$20. Raintree Restaurant, 755 Raintree Dr. (760) 931-8400.

EVENT: The Association for Corporate Growth presents “Creating a Business in a Hyper Competitive Market,” with speaker Pamela Evans, co-founder and v.p. of operations for MusicMatch. 7:30-9am. No charge for members, $35 for nonmembers. La Jolla Marriott, 4240 La Jolla Village Dr. (858) 794-4915 or kgerry@prodigy.net.

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.

MEETING: Customer Relationship Management User and Vendor Views is the topic of this month’s dinner meeting of the Association of Information Technology Professionals. Social hour at 5:30pm, dinner at 6:30pm. $25 for members; $30 for nonmembers; add $2 without reservations. Radisson Hotel San Diego, 1433 Camino Del Rio S. Make reservations by Oct. 12. (858) 824-3535.

MEETING: Qualitative Research Consultants Association. Through Oct. 22. Westin Horton Plaza, 910 Broadway Cir. (408) 927-8844.

WORKSHOP: Standard Register presents a Fraud Prevention Workshop for business professionals on document fraud and other crimes. Conducted by Frank W. Abagnale, document security consultant. 9am-noon. No charge. Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island, 1960 Harbor Island Dr. Reservation required. (800) 755-6405.

EVENT: San Diego Venture Group holds a Business Plan Competition. 5-9pm. $45 preregistered, $50 at the door; no charge for members. Hyatt Regency La Jolla, 3777 La Jolla Village Dr. (858) 450-0030.

BREAKFAST: The BIA Sales and Marketing Council hosts its Quarterly Dinner. 5:30pm. Doubletree Mission Valley, 7450 Hazard Center Dr. (858) 450-1221.

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.

SEMINAR: The Accounting Group hosts “QuickBooks 2000—Putting together the pieces that make up the Big Picture.” 8:30am. $125. 520 W. Ash St., Suite 200. (619) 225-9322.

ARRIVAL: Holland America Line cruise ship “Statendam” arrives in San Diego. B Street Pier Cruise Terminal. (619) 686-6342.

EVENT: The X Annual Economic Summit is a binational event with economic development experts discussing economic trends, forecasts and opportunities for the region. Through Oct. 20. (619) 336-2474.

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

SEMINAR: “Documentation: Just the Facts Please” is presented by the San Diego Employers Association. 9am-noon. $95 for members, $135 for nonmembers. SDEA Learning Center, 9665 Chesapeake Dr., Ste. 350. Reservations required. (858) 576-7332.

SEMINAR: The TechNet Ed Seminar Series presented by the San Diego Regional Technology Alliance is designed for prescreened and selected technology entrepreneurs and early stage growth companies. October’s topic is “The Venture Plan: Key Factors to Build Your Business.” The five monthly sessions run through Feb. 8, 2001. 8am-noon. $240 for series. Sheraton Harbor Island, 1380 Harbor Island Dr. (619) 615-1050.

WORKSHOP: Learn legal definitions, how to report taxes and how to get help at the “State Basic Payroll Tax Seminar,” sponsored by the Employment Development Department and the SBDC—North County. 9am-noon. $15. Oceanside City Library Community Room, 300 North Coast Highway, Oceanside. (760) 754-6575.

BREAKFAST: “Marketing Strategies for Differentiating Your Market Offer,” with speaker Laura Wills, 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.

EVENT: Share your concerns for San Diego’s health care with representatives and candidates for Congress at A Public Dialogue on Health, a congressional forum and luncheon. 11:30am-2pm. Holiday Inn Embarcadero, 1355 N. Harbor Dr. (858) 578-8852.

FORUM: Nonprofit Management Solutions sponsors “Conversations with Grant Makers for Nonprofit Organizations: Qualcomm Inc. and Sempra Energy.” 9-10:30am. $15-$20. Handlery Hotel, 950 Hotel Circle N. (858) 292-5702.

PROGRAM: Biocom and The Leadership Edge present “From the Laboratory to Leadership.” Oct. 20 & Nov. 10, 8:30am-4:30pm. $1,150 for Biocom members, $1,495 for nonmembers. Biocom office, 4510 Executive Dr., Plaza One. (858) 455-0300.

MEETING: The American Society for Reproductive Medicine presents its annual meeting, where doctors and researchers discuss their work in ART and IVF technologies, breakthroughs in men’s and women’s reproductive care, cloning and genetic research, and and more. Through Oct. 26. San Diego Convention Center,111 W. Harbor Dr. www.asrm.org.

EVENT: The two-day Broadband Networking Retreat features leading broadband industry authorities, information on the latest trends in the broadband industry, in-depth looks and lively debates on the challenges affecting operators and vendors, and more. Hilton San Diego Resort, 1775 E. Mission Bay Dr. sdickson@napco.com or (215) 238-5473.

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

SEMINAR: Learn to gain more control over time, tasks and priorities at How to Manage Multiple Projects and Meet Deadlines. 9am-4pm. $195. Holiday Inn North Miramar, 9335 Kearny Mesa Rd. (800) 255-6139.

BREAKFAST: The South County BIA October Breakfast. Mission Valley Hilton, 901 Camino del Rio S. (858) 450-1221.

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

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

SEMINAR: Learn to gain more control over time, tasks and priorities at How to Manage Multiple Projects and Meet Deadlines. 9am-4pm. $195. Clarion Bayview Hotel, 660 K St. (800) 255-6139.

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

EVENT: International Council of Shopping Centers presents a Downtown San Diego Retail Update with presentations by the CCDC and the Gaslamp Quarter Association. 5-7pm. $40 in advance; $45 onsite. Jimmy Love’s, 672 5th Ave. (646) 728-3800.

LUNCHEON: The Downtown Partnership presents its “Monthly Membership Luncheon.” 11:30am-1:30pm. (619) 234-0201.

EVENT: The MIT Enterprise Forum presents an EntryPoint Case Presentation to discuss changing business models. 5-8pm. $35 prepaid by Oct. 23, $40 at the door. La Jolla Marriott, 4240 La Jolla Village Dr. (619) 236-9400.

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

WORKSHOP: The Carlsbad Chamber presents “Take Charge & Find Your Competitive Edge,” a marketing workshop, as part of its Take Charge series. 4-6pm. $50. Carlsbad Chamber conference room, 5620 Paseo del Norte, Suite 128. (760) 931-8400.

WORKSHOP: “Value Added: Increase Farm Profits by Adding Value to Your Products” is sponsored by University of California, San Diego County Farm Advisor, San Diego County Agricultural Steering Committee and SBDC—North County. 9am-noon. $20. Fallbrook Public Utility Building, 990 East Mission Rd., Fallbrook. (858) 694-1219.

WORKSHOP: Nonprofit Management Solutions sponsors “Can You See Your Nonprofit Organization’s Red Flags?” 9-11am. $25-$35. Nonprofit Management Solutions office, 8265 Vickers St., Ste. C. (858) 292-5702.

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

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

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

EVENT: Biocom hosts its 9th annual CALBIOsummit. Through Oct. 31. San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Dr. (858) 455-0300.

MEETING: Network and learn about the Economic Development Corp’s plans to maintain San Diego’s competitiveness in the 21st century at Delivering on the Promise: Strategic Focus 2001 Breakfast Meeting. 7:30am. $35 per guest; $240 for a table of eight. Hyatt Regency La Jolla, 3777 La Jolla Village Dr. (619) 234-8484.

FRIDAY, NOV. 3

ARRIVAL: Holland America Line cruise ship “Statendam” arrives in San Diego. B Street Pier Cruise Terminal. (619) 686-6342.