Week Ahead

Monday

Fundraising Workshop: “Writing a Compelling Grant or Proposal” - Washington State University Extension Office in Stevens County will offer a series of workshops to aid organizations in raising money for community projects. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Living Room, 101 W. Lincoln in Chewelah, Wash. $20, plus a onetime lab fee of $10. Scholarships are available. Registration: (509) 220-6961. Information: (509) 684-2588.

“Basic Video: Scripting and Shooting” - Tincan workshop that will discuss the basics of creating a script, types of scripts, camera basics and the art of shooting. 11 a.m.-noon at Tincan, 1317 W. Second Ave. Free. Information and registration: (509) 744-0972 or www.tincan.org.

Tuesday

“An Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007” - North Idaho College will present this six-week course, beginning today. Class will be held Tuesdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m. through Dec. 11, at the Priest River Institute for Education, Skills and Training facility, 414 Bodie Canyon Road, Priest River, Idaho. $235, includes textbook. Registration: www.workforcetraining.nic.edu or (208) 769-3333, option 4.

Wednesday

“Ready, Set, Export Seminar” - The Washington Small Business Development Center and the International Trade Administration will host this two-day event on how to export products and services. Today and Thursday, 5-8 p.m. at the Spokane Riverpoint Campus, Spokane SBDC, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Suite 201. $75, includes lunch. Reservations: wsbdc.org/training-calendar. Information: (509) 413-1470.

Saturday

2012 and Beyond Panel Discussion and Holistic Fair - The Inland Northwest Chapter of the Holistic Chamber of Commerce will present this fair featuring events, lectures and a panel discussion. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and panel discussion from 7-9 p.m. at Unity Church, 2900 S. Bernard St. Free parking and admission to fair; $5 admission to panel discussion. Information: (509) 844-4206 or www.spokaneholistic chamberofcommerce.com.

Conventions

National Association for College Admission Counseling Spokane National College Fair - Monday and Tuesday, Spokane Convention Center, 6,000 attendees.