Wednesday and Thursday

Foreign Workers Workshop

Attorneys of Sands Anderson Marks & Miller present two workshops in July: "Immigration, Employment and Foreign Workers: Ensuring Compliance and Managing Risk." Lunch included. $25 fee.

WHEN: Deadline to register online is Monday, workshops are scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday

WHERE: The Crossroads Conference Center in Galax on Wednesday, and Skelton Conference Center on the Virginia Tech campus on Thursday.

CALL: 804-783-6781, www.sandsandanderson.com/news_events/events.html

July 14

Entrepreneur Seminar

Learn the basics of what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur.

WHEN: July 14, 5:30 to 9 p.m., prepay and preregister by July 11.

WHERE: Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce Boardroom

COST: $25

CALL: Taryn, 983-0717 ext. 239, sbdc@roanokechamber.org, www.rrsbdc.org

Aug. 11

Business Basics

Guidance on how to start your own business.

WHEN: Aug. 11, 4 to 5:30 p.m., prepay and preregister by Aug. 8.

WHERE: Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce Boardroom

COST: $10

CALL: Taryn, 983-0717 ext. 239, sbdc@roanokechamber.org, www.rrsbdc.org

Aug. 25-26

Roanoke Regional Chamber Cup

Team registration has begun for the chamber's 18th annual golf tournament. Two-day format, Aug. 25 and 26. Gold, silver and hole sponsorships are available.

WHEN: Register now, event is Aug. 25 and 26.

CALL: Jamie 983-0700 ext. 231, jsnead@roanokechamber.org, www.roanokechamber.org

Ongoing

Early Childhood Educator Workshops

These free, quality-enhancement programs are open to home- and center-based child care providers and preschool teachers, who receive training credit for attending. Sessions are offered twice monthly, Saturday morning and Tuesday evening, at the Roanoke Higher Education Center. Dinner and child care are included. For more information, call Angela Goad at 777-4211.

Mortgage Assistance Program and Community Involvement Program Assistance with down payments and closing costs or loans to invest in older neighborhoods. For more information, call the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Services at 853-1686.

Toastmasters International area clubs meet at various times and places throughout the Roanoke Valley. For more information on meetings held at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, call 342-3161; 7 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays, 989-1310; noon on the first and third Fridays, 983-9260; noon Thursdays, 483-0261, ext. 3648.

The Kiwanis Club of Roanoke meets from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. each Wednesday at Metamorphosis on South Jefferson Street. For upcoming programs or other information, call Judy Clark at 344-1766.

The Cosmopolitan Club of Roanoke meets from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. each Wednesday at Taaza's. For upcoming programs and other information, call Jim Behrens at 774-3983.

Real estate career seminars will be offered free each Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 16399 Booker T. Washington Highway, Moneta. "How to Start and Grow a Profitable Real Estate Career" sessions are sponsored by Weichert, Realtors Bridges & Co. and are free to newcomers and experienced agents. Call the agency at 721-2560 for more information.