Today
Introduction to QuickBooks: Vancouver SCORE will present a workshop on the mechanics of recording basic transactions with real-world examples, 9 a.m. to noon at Vancouver Housing Authority community room, 2500 Main St., Vancouver; $85. * http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e8fjn0591675c41b&llr=4aqaptcab, 360-699-1079.
Thursday
Holiday luncheon and basket raffle: Battle Ground Chamber sponsors the event, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St. Lunch will be catered. $35/$40. * http://www.battlegroundchamber.org, 360-687-1510.
Understanding financial reports: Vancouver SCORE will present workshop with layman’s basic guide to business financial statements and how they can be used to plan/manage a small business, with several hands-on business ratio exercises, 9 a.m. to noon at SCORE office, 4001 Main St., Room 120; $55.* http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e8frbn1ub71793d4&llr=4aqaptcab, 360-699-1079.
Upcoming
Home foreclosure prevention: The Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program hosts a free foreclosure prevention and information seminar from 6 to 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month, 1409 Franklin St., Suite 101, Vancouver. The foreclosure process and timelines are explained and homeowners are provided with information about accessing free legal services. The next seminar will be Dec. 17. * Jacky Sabin, program coordinator, 360-334-4007.