Today
Professional connections: David Murry will talk about your insurance needs at noon at a free networking group, Professional Connections, at Glenwood Plaza, 5320 N.E. 81st Ave., Vancouver. Upcoming speakers include Fran Cappa with Caribbean and Beyond, March 23; Laura Hall, Mediation Services, March 30. * sandy.jensen@hotmail.com and professionalconnections.biz.
Thursday
Retirement planning: Columbia Credit Union offers a free seminar on planning for your retirement, funded by American Funds, 6 to 7:30 p.m. , Heathman Lodge, 7801 N.E. Greenwood Drive, Vancouver. Dinner provided. * Reservations: www.columbiacu.org
Free after-hours event: Mike DeGraaff, special agent, Homeland Security Investigations, will discuss benefits of the IMAGE program and the changes to E-Verify at a networking event, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Roots Restaurant and Bar, 19215 S.E. 34th St., Camas. Food and beverages available for purchase. * www.swshrm.org
Friday
Employment law lunch discussion: Attorney Linda E. Frischmeyer will hold a brown bag employment law lunch discussion, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 20 at the Landerholm law offices, 805 Broadway, Suite 1000, Vancouver. Topic: “Off Limit” Topics for Managers and Supervisors. Cost is $20 per person; bring cash or check. * Reservations: linda.frischmeyer@landerholm.com or call 360-816-2475.
Upcoming
Estate planning: Attorney Karen L. Webber and staff will present a seminar on what you need to know about estate planning, 10 a.m. to noon March 24. Free. * Location, necessary reservations, 360-696-2069.
Building business: A new networking event begins at 5:30 p.m. March 25 at Victor Fitness Systems, 1721 N.E. 64th Ave., Unit 110, Vancouver. Keynote speakers are Patricia Zamboni Coash, owner of Aushi Mizani, and Amanda Goff, owner of Silver Keys Media. Topic: “Relationship Based Networking.” Fee: $10, includes speaker, two beverages and a raffle ticket. * Register: 360-921-3329.
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 locations around Clark County. Taxpayers can get assistance 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.
Walk-in services available at all eight sites: the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District’s Three Creeks, Cascade Park, Vancouver Community, Battle Ground and Stevenson libraries; the Camas Public Library; Marshall Community Center and the Community Housing Resource Center.
Taxpayers can make appointments for the tax aide sites at the Camas Public Library, Three Creeks Community Library and at Community Housing Resource Center. Call 360-690-4496, extension 105, during business hours. More information, including details on what to bring and hours at SW Washington AARP Tax-Aide website at http://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.
