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Tuesday

Christian Leaders in Maine Business, 7:15 to 9 a.m., Italian Heritage Center, 40 Westland Ave., Portland. With Mike Stoddard, senior vice president at People’s United Bank and CLIMB’s incoming board co-chair.

York County Works Panel Discussion, 9 to 11 a.m., York County CareerCenter, 9 Bodwell Court, Springvale. With human resources representatives from local companies, who will discuss resumes, job applications and interviews. Other programs and services are available. Call 324-5460 or go to www.mainecareercenter.com for details and registration.

“Timor-Leste: A New Decade, A New Government, A New Beginning,” noon to 1 p.m., CIEE, 300 Fore St., second floor, Portland. Part of the Global Connections Lunchtime Series, with Judith Fergin, U.S. ambassador to East Timor. Presented by the World Affairs Council of Maine. Bring a lunch. Free, donations accepted. For more information, visit www.wacmaine.org or call 221-4386.

DownEast Pride Alliance, monthly networking event, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at SPREAD, 100 Commercial St., Portland.

Wednesday

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“Domestic Violence in the Workplace: What Every Employer Needs to Know,” registration at 7:45 a.m. with forum from 8 to 10 a.m., Delta Ambulance, 30 Chase Ave., Waterville. Free presentation for employers with Margo Batsie from the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence. To register, call Kristen Dow, Healthy People of the Kennebec Valley, at 621-7581.

Gorham Business Exchange, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gorham Savings Bank, 10 Wentworth Drive, Gorham. With guest speaker Jeff Peterson from WGME, who will discuss “The Changing Face of Media and How We Do Business.” Visit www.gorhambusiness.org or call 892-5515 for details.

Society for Marketing Professional Services, northern New England chapter, 5 to 7 p.m., fall networking event at the Old Port Sea Grill, 93 Commercial St., Portland. Cost is $40. Register at www.smpsmaine.org.

Thursday

Natural Resources Council of Maine annual meeting, starting at 6 p.m., Hannaford Hall, University of Southern Maine, Portland. With keynote speaker Ramsey Hart of MiningWatch Canada; Environmental Awards will be presented. Public is welcome. Admission is $15 and is $5 for students. To register or learn more, visit www.nrcm.org.

Portland Regional Chamber’s 158th annual Dinner and Community Leadership Awards, 5 p.m. John Coleman from The VIA Agency will be the keynote speaker. Community Leadership Awards will be awarded to: Sappi Fine Paper, Westbrook; U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe; Neal Pratt, partner at Preti Flaherty LLP and board chair of the Cumberland County Civic Center; and Bill Green from WCSH-TV. Volunteer of the Year award will also be presented. The event takes place at Holiday Inn by the Bay, 88 Spring St., Portland. Registration information is available at www.portlandregion.com or by calling 772-2811.

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A new Green Professional Building Skills Program is being offered, beginning in October, at Southern Maine Community College in conjunction with the Maine Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council. The nationally recognized certification courses are designed for professionals focused on sustainability in construction, building operations and maintenance. For more information about certifications and to register, visit http://tinyurl.com/d3rd4x9.

 

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