Week ahead

Business Entrepreneur for Real Estate – The Institute for Extended Learning is offering this class for those interested in owning and operating a home-based real estate business today from 6-9 p.m. at the Esmeralda Center, 3939 N. Freya. The cost is $50. For information, call 533-4700; to register call 279-6000.

Marketing and Advertising in Real Estate – The Institute for Extended Learning is presenting this class that will discuss creating marketing plans, working within budgets, advertising mediums and more today and March 27 at CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. The cost is $98. For information, call 533-4700; to register, call 279-6000.

TUESDAY

Inside the Business Studio – The Women’s Business Center and AHANA are presenting Carla Blazek of zena moon, a candle and gift shop in the Seattle area. Blazek will answer questions, much like those on the television show, “Inside the Actor’s Studio.” The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. today at the Women’s Business Center, 827 W. First Ave. The cost is $15. For information, call 747-2821.

WEDNESDAY

MBA and Master of Accountancy Spring Information Meetings – This meeting will discuss what you need to know about getting your master’s of business administration or your master’s of accounting degree today from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Jepson Center on the Gonzaga University campus, 502 E. Boone. For information call 323-3414.

Spokane Chapter of the National Institute of Pension Administrators – This month’s meeting will discuss “Retirement Plan Audits-An Auditor’s Perspective,” presented by Susan Mehlman and Carrie Kennedy of Moss Adams today from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Spokane Athletic Club, 1002 W. Riverside. The cost is $30 and includes lunch. For information, call Pat Gamache at 838-5500 or e-mail pgamache@randall-hurley.com.

Recordkeeping Basics – Learn how and why you should keep good business records today from 8 a.m.-noon at the Business Information Center, 801 W. Riverside Avenue, #240. The cost is $35 prepaid and $45 at the door. For more information call Billie Moreland at 353-2800.

FRIDAY

The Use and Effect of International Law in the U.S. Courts – The Gonzaga Journal of International Law, the American Constitution Society, the American Civil Liberties Union and the Gonzaga International Law Society is presenting this seminar that will discuss the use and effectiveness of international law in U.S. courts today from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Barbieri Courtroom on the Gonzaga Campus, 502 E. Boone. For information, e-mail Micah LeBank at mlebank@lawschool.gonzaga.edu or Travis Jones at travisjones@lawschool.gonzaga.edu.

CONVENTIONS

Northwest Regional Critical Access Hospital Conference – Wednesday-Thursday at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park. 300 delegates

Northwest Regional Rural Health Conference – Wednesday-Friday at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park. 350 delegates

Environmental Education Association of Washington Statewide Conference – Wednesday-Sunday at the Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center. 200 delegates.