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Networking, seminars and workshops in South Florida Sessions for consumers, condo residents and small business owners. Visit southflorida.com/submit events to view and to submit your business events.

This Week

April 22

Lunch & Learn: Business News You Can Use: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Mark Scheinbaum, managing director at Shearson Financial Services and adjunct professor of International Relations at Florida International University, explores events affecting the business world during the past week. Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 561-868-7701. wpbcitylibrary.org

April 23

Child Rescue Coalition’s Town Hall: Lunch & Learn: 12-1:30 p.m., Updates and ways to get involved during this special Town Hall for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Guest speakers to be announced. Child Rescue Coalition, TransUnion Building, 4530 Conference Way S., Boca Raton. 561-208-9000. 501auctions.com

Financial Seminar Series: 5:30 p.m., In partnership with The Pride Center. The Pride Center, 2040 N. Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors. 954-463-9005.

Research and Grant Proposal Writing 101: 6-7:30 p.m. Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-357-7485.

SCORE Palm Beach Roundtable Series: 6-8 p.m., Lean Canvas Business Models have become indispensable tools in evaluating business prospects and for informing investors and lenders how business owners intend to create value for their customers. Keiser University (Flagship Campus) Turner Building — Room 206, 2600 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. 561-833-1672.

Small Business Workshops and Counseling: 12:30-2:30 p.m., Presented by the Florida Women's Business Center. Margate Catherine Young Library, 5810 Park Drive, Margate. 561-265-3790, ext 111. flwbc.org Free.

Sourcing Capital for Your Business: 6-8:30 p.m., Workshop. Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Ave., Carl de Santis Building, Room #2097, Davie. 954-356-7263. $35.

The State of American Foreign Policy: 2 p.m., Florida Atlantic University political science professor Jeffrey Morton provides an assessment of the current state of American foreign policy. Key issues include North Korea, Russia, China, the Middle East and America’s relations with key allies. Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-0222. browardcenter.org $20

Women in Government Broward County: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Panel discussion: The Challenges and Opportunities of Professional Women Working in Broward. Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach. 561-863-2258. smpssouthflorida.com $50-$75.

April 24

2019 The Best Year Ever! "Bump It Up": 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Come prepared to present before funders (clients only); complete applications for certifications; learn how to register your business with an attorney; become registered in the City of Delray Beach Construction database. South County Civic Center, 16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach. 561-265-3798, ext 111. $10-$20.

DIY in Court: Divorce: 3:30-4:30 p.m., Join the Clerk & Comptroller, Palm Beach County for this free "Do-it-Yourself" in Court workshop on divorce: step-by-step procedures for filing or responding to a divorce in Palm Beach County. South County Courthouse, 200 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. 561-355-2996. mypalmbeachclerk.com Free.

Workshop: Introduction to Business Ownership: 6-8 p.m., Keiser University, 2085 Vista Parkway, Room 105, West Palm Beach. 561-833-1672.

Hill Harper: 7:30 p.m., The awardwinning actor, bestselling author, entrepreneur and philanthropist discusses "Sailing the Seven C's of Success." His Manifest Your Destiny Foundation empowers underserved youth through mentorship, scholarship and grant programs. Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-0222. browardcenter.org $50.85.

The Power of the Idea: 6-7:30 p.m.,

The Palm Beach Post features writer and author Leslie Gray Streeter will show how a single idea, when communicated in a manner that resonates, can transform, propel, inspire, or become a catalyst for change. Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 561-868-7701. wpbcitylibrary.org. Free.

Resume Writing & Career Class: 12:30-2 p.m., Learn tips about online resume writing and formatting. Free resume critiquing. Cover letter tips. West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. 954-765-1577. Free.

West Boca Toastmasters: 7-8:30 p.m., Become a better speaker. Olympic Heights High School, 20101 Lyons Road, Boca Raton. 561-716-6816. westbocatoastmasters.org Free.

April 25

Introduction to Microsoft Excel: 10:30 a.m.-noon, Learn the Basics of Spreadsheets for home and business use. West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd, Plantation. 954-765-1562. Free.

Socrates Cafe: 1:30-3 p.m., Facilitated discussions offer people from different backgrounds an opportunity to exchange thoughtful ideas on topics chosen by vote. Spanish River Library, 1501 NW Spanish River Blvd., Boca Raton. 561-393-7852. Free.

Startup Grind PBC: 6-8 p.m., Looking to start your own company/startup? Hear the journey of someone who has succeeded. The SilverLogic, 751 Park of Commerce Drive, Suite 126, Boca Raton. 561-460-2770. startupgrind.com $10.

April 26

Empowerment through Fair Housing: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Broward County annual Fair Housing Month Celebration, featuring keynote speaker Leon W. Russell, chairman of the NAACP board of directors. Germack Event Venue, 4860 Griffin Road, Davie, 33314. 954-567-0545. hopefhc.com

Ghost Hunt: 9 p.m., War Party Paranormal will host a one-hour panel lecture with its team of professional investigators. Then they'll take you behind the scenes of the theater on an actual investigation. Kelsey Theater, 700 Park Ave., Lake Park. 561-328-7481. thekelseytheater.com $45.

April 27

Hack at Lynn — Code For Good: 9 a.m.-9 p.m., A social innovation hackathon providing students a space to build technological solutions for society's biggest problems. No experience required, all ages welcome. Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 561-305-0249. lynn.edu Free.

Introduction to the Bach Flower Remedies Certificate Course 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., This two-day seminar introduces the basic principles of the safe, effective mind-balancing benefits of the Bach Flower Remedies. Dr. Edward Bach introduced the flower remedies eighty years ago. Sirkin Creative Living Center, South Coconut Grove, Miami. 305-666-5958. $365-$385.

Self-Publishing Choices: 1-3 p.m., Judy and Bruce Borich of Middle River Press will share knowledge and tips on how to get your work published. ArtServe, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd.,.Fort Lauderdale. 954-630-8192. MiddleRiverPress.com

Sun Sentinel PRIME Expo: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Making the Most of Life After 50, featuring 100+ exhibitors, and expert speaker sessions. Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale.

Thinking of Owning a Business? 10 a.m.-1 p.m., African American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-356-7263.

Volunteer Expo: 1-3 p.m., Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines. 954-357-7110.

Looking ahead

May 4 — Pioneer Women of Fort Lauderdale: 11:15 a.m.-2 p.m., Bryan Norcross, author of "My Hurricane Andrews Story," is keynote speaker at the Pioneer Women of Fort Lauderdale's 62nd annual Luncheon.Tropical Acres Restaurant, 2500 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale. 954-292-4574. $45.

May 6 — Starting a Home Health Care Business: 11 a.m., The ups and downs of starting your own business and overcoming obstacles. Boca Raton Public Library, Boca Raton. 561-367-7021.

May 8 — South Florida Office Update 2019: Time to Accelerate: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Presented by NAIOP South Florida, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association. 200 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-990-5116. naiopsfl.org $35-$50.

May 14 — Fifth annual Behavioral Health Conference: The Power of Prevention: 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m., United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention, in collaboration with Broward Behavioral Health Coalition. Signature Grand, 6900 W. State Road 84, Davie. 954-308-9282. $85-$105.

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