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"Courage to Coach"

"Courage to Coach", 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, P.A.S. Associates Training Center, 1401 19th St., Ste. 110. $95. Registration required. 631-2165.

"Sales: Turning Objections into Reasons for Buying"

"Sales: Turning Objections into Reasons for Buying", luncheon seminar with speaker Jim Pentico, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Chamber of Commerce, 1725 Eye St. $20 members; $40 nonmembers. 327-4421.

Coro Presents "Surfacing the Solutions" Luncheon

CORO Convenes Key Figures in Water Community to Address California’s Water Challenges and Solutions: California's water problems have reached crisis levels. Join Coro for a discussion of the issues and solutions at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. Leading the discussion will be David J. Hayes, Deputy Secretary of the Interior in the Obama Administration. Key players within the water community will address water challenges facing our state and inspire you to take an active role in developing sustainable solutions.

Et Cetera Meeting

Et Cetera Meeting, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Kern Council of Governments Office, Conference Room, 1401 19th St., Ste. 300. Email commuter@kerncog.org or 861-2191.

"Microsoft Word, Session I"

"Microsoft Word, Session I", learn how to create a document, and work on skills, 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Ave. Free. 868-0770.

Pro31 Networking Group

Pro31 Networking Group, a non-denominational Christ based women's business networking group, noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, The Petroleum Club, 5060 California Ave., 12th floor. $15. Reservations requested one day in advance. Email keashaann@yahoo.com or 301-8509.

The Bakersfield Jaycees (Junior Chamber International)

The Bakersfield Jaycees (Junior Chamber International), for ages 21-40, monthly general membership meeting every second Thursday. Information/location details, 345-6649.

American Business Women's Association, Echo de Valle Chapter #6004

American Business Women's Association, Echo de Valle Chapter #6004, presents the first annual "Santa's Elf Boutique," 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, The Ice House, 3401 Chester Ave. Free. For vendor space, call 831-0766.

"Internet"

"Internet", computer class, learn how to surf the Internet to locate helpful and fun information, 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Ave. Free. 868-0770.

"How to Probate a Small Estate: The In's and Out's"

"How to Probate a Small Estate: The In's and Out's", with Diane Dodds, Esq., 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Kern County Law Library, 1415 Truxtun Ave., 3rd Floor. kerncountylawlibrary.org or 868-5320.

State-Mandated Sexual Harassment Training Sessions

State-Mandated Sexual Harassment Training Sessions, for all supervisors who work for companies with 50 or more individuals operating on the work premises, 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, P.A.S. Associates Training Center, 1401 19th St., Ste. 110. $85. Reservations required. 631-2165.

CASA Volunteer Orientation

CASA Volunteer Orientation, learn how to make a difference in the life of an abused, abandoned or neglected child, 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, CASA, 2000 24th St. kerncasa.org or 631-2272.

National Association of Women in Construction

National Association of Women in Construction, Women's Educational and Networking group, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Hodel's Country Dining, 5917 Knudsen Drive. 303-7886.

Bakersfield NORML

Bakersfield NORML, monthly meeting every third Thursday, registration 5:45 p.m., meeting starts at 6 p.m., Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Ave.

"Basic Keyboard & Mouse"

"Basic Keyboard & Mouse", computer class, learn the basics in this introductory class, 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Ave. Free. 868-0770.

"Managing People Through Change"

"Managing People Through Change", 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday, P.A.S. Associates Training Center, 1401 19th St., Ste. 110. $95. Registration required. 631-2165.

Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting, for newly constructed therapy room, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Golden Living of Shafter, 140 E. Tulare Ave., Shafter. 746-2600 .

"Microsoft Word, Session II"

"Microsoft Word, Session II", explore additional tools, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Ave. Free. 868-0770.

PathPoint Job Club

PathPoint Job Club, monthly meeting, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, PathPoint, 4701 Stockdale Highway. Free. hire-us.net or 617-6170.