Upcoming

■ Basic Computer Class. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday. Free. Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore St., Decatur. Learn mouse, computer and keyboard basics, internet and search engine basics and how to set up and use an email account. 404-370-3070, DeKalbLibrary.org

■ “The Building Permit Process” by Doug Maples, CBO, MSM. 6 p.m. Monday and second Mondays through June. Piccadilly Cafeteria, 2000 Crescent Centre Blvd., Tucker. During this monthly dinner meeting of the Georgia Society of Professional Engineers, attendees will hear from Maples, assistant director, interim building official, Atlanta Building Office. Engineers can earn a required Professional Development Hour. gspe.org/AtlMetroChapter. RSVP: ken_quintana@comcast.net with GSPE RSVP in the subject line or through www.meetup.com/Georgia-Society-of-Professional-Engineers-Atlanta-Metro

■ The DeKalb Entertainment Commission: “Powerful Pitch DeKalb Workshop.” 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 13. $75. DeKalb County’s Oakcliff Studios, 3440 Oakcliff Road, Suite 106, Doraville. For novices or professionals pitching film/TV projects, this workshop will help participants elevate their success in connecting with industry professionals who can help advance their careers. Workshop registration includes access to both the 2018 DeKalb Entertainment Commission’s Entertainment Expo (Nov. 3) and to a special pitch session during the Expo where participants can pitch industry professionals and have a chance to win one of three Best Pitch DeKalb awards. Tickets: PowerfulPitchDeKalbWorkshop.eventbrite.com. DeKalbEntertainment.com/events/powerful-pitch-dekalb-workshop