TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Upcoming events in the area
Introduction to Legal Research:
Presented by Andrew Bennett, law librarian for Fort Bend County Libraries. 10-11 a.m., Law Library at Fort Bend County Justice Center, 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond. Program: Gain a better understanding of the difference between primary and secondary resources, how to read legal citations and where to find legal resources in print and online. Cost: Free. Registration: www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, click on “Events” and select “Law Library” or call 281-341-3718.
Job Search 101: Job Search Action Plan:
Part 2. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 3300 Chimney Rock, Suite 102. Cost: Free. Registration is not required. Website: http://js101.org. Email: js101info@gmail.com.
Job Search 101: Getting the Offer:
10 a.m.-1 p.m., 3300 Chimney Rock, Suite 102. Cost: Free. Registration is not required. Website: http://js101.org. Email: js101info@gmail.com.
SATURDAY
Helping You Make the Right Move: A Home-Buyer Seminar:
10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Fort Bend County Libraries’ Sienna Branch Library, 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd., Missouri City. Program: Judy Burfict of Keller Williams Realty will provide an overview of the home-buying process, from beginning to close. Learn about the mortgage loan process, programs that are available, and the steps involved in obtaining financing. Cost: Free. Information: www.fortbend.lib.tx.us or 281-238-2900.
JULY 9 Courthouse 101:
Presented by Andrew Bennett, law librarian for Fort Bend County Libraries. 10-11 a.m., Law Library at Fort Bend County Justice Center, 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond. Program: Self-represented litigants will get a basic introduction to the legal system. Learn about the difference between civil and criminal cases, the basic parts of a legal document, the different types of legal documents and where to file legal documents. Gain a better understanding of the differences between district courts, county courts and justice of the peace courts, learn how they interact with each other, and how individuals might be involved with the courts. Information: 281-341-3718.
QuickBooks Desktop:
July 9 and 10, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., UH Bauer College SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200. Cost: $139. Information: www.sbdc.uh.edu.
Life Time Athletic:
Hiring Fair. 4-7 p.m., 12 Greenway Plaza. In preparation of its 10th opening in the Houston region, Life Time Athletic is hiring for more than 200 full-time, parttime and seasonal positions. Information: https://careers.lifetime.life/ or call 281-916-7300.
JULY 10 Business Plan Basics:
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., UH Bauer College SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200. Cost: $29. Information: www.sbdc.uh.edu.
Starting Your Business:
9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., UH Bauer College SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200. Cost: $49. Information: www.sbdc.uh.edu.
Coins Under the Couch Cushion:
Hosted by SCORE Houston. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Rosenberg Civic Center, 3825 Texas 36, Rosenberg. Information: www.houston.score.org.
Entrepreneurial Heroes Luncheon:
Hosted by Services Cooperative Association. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Gallery Furniture, 6006 North Freeway. Speaker: Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale of Gallery Furniture. Cost: $45. Information: www.servicesca.org.
JULY 13 Starting & Running Your Own Business:
Hosted by SCORE Houston. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Palm Center, Technology Center, 5330 Griggs Road. Information: www.houston.score.org.
Power Up Your Business with Marketing Ideas:
Hosted by SCORE Houston. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m,. Mission Bend Library, 8421 Addicks Clodine Road. Information: www.houston.score.org.
JULY 16 Advanced Legal Research:
Presented by Andrew Bennett, law librarian for Fort Bend County Libraries. 10-11 a.m., Law Library at Fort Bend County Justice Center, 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond. Program: This class will cover search strategies using the libraries’ databases including how to use Boolean operators, natural language and special characters. In addition, the class will demonstrate how to begin a simple search and how to narrow searches. Information: 281-341-3718.
Houston Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators:
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Morton’s Steakhouse, 1001 McKinney. Speaker: Sally Spencer-Thomas. Program: Hope Illuminated Mental/Grief Wellbeing. Cost: $40 for non-members. Information: chaptermanager@alahou.org.
JULY 19 National Association of Women in Construction:
Annual NAWIC Bowls. Copperfield Bowls, 15615 Glen Chase Drive. Information: Contact Kathy Cernosek at kathy@ritx.com to participate. Online: www.nawic-houston.org.
JULY 23 Courthouse 102:
Presented by Andrew Bennett, law librarian for Fort Bend County Libraries. 10-11 a.m., Law Library at Fort Bend County Justice Center, 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond. Program: This class covers the introduction to civil litigation after the answer phase, including discovery, trial and posttrial. Information: 281-341-3718.