Clark County Business Calendar

Today

Professional connections: Tim Brogdon with BDS Global will speak at noon at a free networking group, Professional Connections, at Glenwood Plaza, 5320 N.E. 81st Ave., Vancouver. Upcoming speakers include Kris Feil with D’Terra Essential Oils, March 9; David Murry talking about insurance needs, March 16; Fran Cappa with “Caribbean and Beyond,” March 23; Laura Hall, Mediation Services, March 30. sandy.jensen@hotmail.com and www.professionalconnections.biz

Tuesday

Buy Vancouver: An alliance of local, independent businesses, Buy Vancouver, meets at 7 p.m. at Dave’s Killer Magic shop, 1707 Main St., Vancouver. Doug Booth of The Columbian will be the guest speaker. * www.buyvancouverusa.org

Upcoming

Homebuying seminar: Columbia Credit Union offers a free seminar on buying a home, 6 to 7 p.m. March 10, 200 S.E. Park Plaza Drive, Vancouver. Reservations: www.columbiacu.org

Retirement planning: Columbia Credit Union offers a free seminar on planning for your retirement, sponsored by American Funds, 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 19, Heathman Lodge, 7801 N.E. Greenwood Drive, Vancouver. Dinner provided. Reservations: www.columbiacu.org

Ongoing

Free tax help for low income: AARP Tax-Aide volunteers, trained in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, will offer free assistance with personal income tax returns at six locations around Clark County. Nine locations will be open to assist taxpayers with tax issues related to the Affordable Care Act, Health Savings Account and Earned Income Tax Credit. Photo identification is required for the taxpayer, and spouse if present, plus all income tax documents and prior year’s tax return. Taxpayers can make appointments for the tax aide sites at the Camas City Library, Three Creeks Community Library and at Clark Housing Resource Center. For appointments, call 360-690-4496, ext. 105; for information about location sites, hours of operation and what to bring, call 888-687-2277 or aarp-tax-aide-sw-washington.org/sites.html

The Columbian welcomes submissions about Clark County residents or businesses as well as regional business events. Information must be received by noon Tuesday preceding the intended Monday publication date. Send to mary.ricks@columbian.com or fax 360-735-4598.