Today

CLIMB, Christian Leaders in Maine Business, 7:15 to 9 a.m., Italian Heritage Center, 40 Westland Ave., Portland. With guest speaker Cheryl Poulopoulos, director of Seaside Pavilion Ministries in Old Orchard Beach.

“Preparing Your Presentation and Interviewing Skills,” 9 to 11 a.m., York County CareerCenter, 9 Bodwell Court, Springvale. With Tom Macisso, president of York County Toastmasters. To register or for more information, call 324-5460 or 1-800-343-0151 or visit www.mainecareer center.com.

“Starting Your Own Business: Everything You Need to Know,” 2 to 5 p.m., SCORE Offices, 100 Middle St., Second Floor, East Tower, Portland. Cost is $35 with online registration. For more information and reservations, go to www.scoremaine.com or call 772-1147.

“The Collapse of the Soviet Union and its Implications for the U.S.,” 7 p.m., Penobscot School, Rockland. Part of the Camden Conference Community Events series with former Foreign Service Officer Louis Sell. The event is free and open to all.

Today through Thursday

71st annual Maine Agricultural Trades Show, Augusta Civic Center, with exhibits, vendors, lectures and workshops. Admission is free, and hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday. Visit www.getrealmaine.com/ for details. Gov. Paul LePage will attend today’s opening, speak at the noon luncheon and recognize the recipient of the Commissioner’s Distinguished Service Award.

Today through Friday

Construction Industry Outreach Training, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 30-hour course, MEMIC Center for Workplace Safety, Central Maine Community College, Auburn. The program is held in partnership with the OSHA Training Institute Education Center. Cost is $595 and includes all materials. Registration is open, but space is limited. Call 755-5280 or visit www.cmcc.edu/memiccenter.asp.

Wednesday

“Making Financial Sense of Small and Medium Community Wind Projects: A Workshop to Help You Understand the Economics,” 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport. For details, visit events.maine windependence.org or call 751-0749.

Thursday

Employment search workshop, 1 to 4 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, Couture Room. With Patrick Therrien, technology and education training specialist from the Maine State Library. The program is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required. Visit LPLonline.org/EmploymentWorkshop or call the library’s Adult Services Desk at 513-3135.

“Choosing the Right Project Management Software System,” 6 to 7:30 p.m., Portland Country Club, 11 Foreside Road, Falmouth. With Chris Vandersluis, CEO of HMS Software. Presented by the Maine Chapter of the Project Management Institute. To register or for more information, visit www.pmimaine.org. Nonmembers are welcome.

Friday

“Introduction to Small Business Taxes for Sole Proprietorships,” 3 to 5 p.m., free program for start-ups or existing small businesses. Held at Maine Small Business Development Center, 501 Forest Ave., Portland. Space is limited. To register or for information, call Chris at 780-4949.

Saturday

“Gain the Advantage at the New England Products Trade Show,” 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., University of Southern Maine, Wishcamper Center, 34 Bedford St., Portland. Presented by the Maine Small Business Development Center with trade show expert Bruce Baker. The cost is $50. For more information and to register, visit www.mainesbdc.org/events/tradeshowWS/register.cfm

Coming Up

“Fundamentals for Worksite Wellness,” six-week webinar certificate course offered by Maine Medical Center’s Lifeline Workplace Wellness Program, 1 to 3 p.m. starting Jan. 24. Designed for those responsible for internal employee wellness programs. For pricing and other registration information, call Tom Downing at 781-1545.