Wednesday

Introduction to Supervision

Charlotte Mason of the Advantage Resource Group will discuss effective communication, delegating tasks, solving problems, and creating an environment of trust. Registration required.

WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon

WHERE: National College, Salem

COST: $65

CONTACT: 774-9705

July 14

Customer Service Seminar

Retail Alliance and the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber host a seminar on customer service and co-working skills. "The Gift of Customer Service" with Bobbi Walker, partnership marketing education director for Virginia Tourism Corp. Continental breakfast included.

WHEN: 8 to 10 a.m.

WHERE: Trinity Ecumenical Parish, Lakemount Drive, Moneta

COST: Free for members, $10 nonmembers

CONTACT: 597-3932, annette@visit smithmountainlake.com

Business After Hours

Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. Ticket includes one beverage ticket and hors d'oeuvres.

WHEN: 5 to 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: 202 Market, Roanoke

COST: $5 members, $15 nonmembers

CONTACT: 983-0700, chungate@roanokechamber.org

July 15

Boosting Employess Motivation and Morale

Charlotte Mason of the Advantage Resource Group will discuss techniques to achieve peak performance and incorporating motivational practices into your leadership style. Registration required.

WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon

WHERE: National College, Salem

COST: $65

CONTACT: 774-9705

July 20 & 24

Microsoft Windows 7 Training

Seminar/one-day training on the new Windows 7, for IT Professionals.

WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., July 20 and/or 24

WHERE: Acknowledge IT Training Center

COST: $199

CONTACT: bryan@acknowledgeit.com, 904-1158

Ongoing

Weekly meeting

The Rotary Club of Roanoke Valley meets from 7 to 8 a.m. Tuesdays at Hidden Valley Country Club. For information about Rotary International, go to www.rotary.org. For information about the Roanoke Valley Club, call Bob McAdam at 776-2583 or 342-1507.

Civitan Club of Roanoke

Meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on second and fourth Mondays at the Plantation on Sunnybrook. For information, contact Larry Mattox, 342-5355, civitan523@cox.net.

Civitan Club of Botetourt

Meets on the first Wednesdays from noon to 1:15 p.m. at the Bellacino's restaurant in Daleville. For information, contact John Markey, 977-4222, civitan523@cox.net.

The Kiwanis Club of Roanoke meets from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Schaal's Metamorphosis on South Jefferson Street. For information, call Lloyd Enoch at 265-2441.