Chaos & Coffee – A Monthly Meetup for Ambitious Women: Cara Chace's event invites local professionals to unplug and connect over coffee.

• Thursday, Dec. 18, 8-9 a.m.
• HeatPraxia, 1090 E. Lakeshore Drive, Coeur d’Alene
• Free

Forklift Operator Training: Norlift training course will include a certified classroom instructor and a guided examination.

• Thursday, Dec. 18, 8 a.m.-noon
• Norlift Material Handling & Construction, 512 N. Fancher Road, Spokane Valley
• $150

Liberty Lake Business Networking Meeting: MØDE event will include networking opportunities for local professionals.

• Thursday, Dec. 18, noon-2 p.m.
• MØDE Campus, 2110 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake
• Free

Homebuyer Education Seminar: Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners seminar will explore the major aspects of the homebuying process.

• Thursday, Dec. 18, 6-8:30 p.m.
• Spokane Valley Library, 22 N. Herald Road, Spokane Valley
• Free

Taxes on Washington Businesses & Business Owners: SCORE online seminar will guide participants through local, state, and federal taxes that impact business activity and personal income.

• Friday, Dec. 19, 10-11:30 a.m.
• Online
• $10

Basic Computer Skills & Maximize Your Job Search: Idaho Department of Labor event will introduce computer basics and job searching.

• Tuesday, Dec. 23, 10-11 a.m.
• Idaho Department of Labor, 600 N. Thornton, Post Falls
• Free

Free Community Dinner: Connect Dinners will provide a meal for community members, free of charge.

• Monday, Dec. 29, 6-7:30 p.m.
• Northwest Connect, 4520 N. Crestline, Spokane
• Free

Resume Workshop & Sharpen Your Interview Skills: Idaho Department of Labor event will show how to create a strong resume, followed by a mock interview.

• Tuesday, Dec. 30, 10-11 a.m.
• Idaho Department of Labor, 600 N. Thornton, Post Falls
• Free

WorkSource Drop-In Help: WorkSource Spokane event will provide personalized career guidance and support from career coaches.

• Wednesday, Dec. 31, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Spokane Valley Library, 22 N. Herald Road, Spokane Valley
• Free

Welcome to Medicare: Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington-sponsored presentation will cover Medicare and the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors program.

• Tuesday, Jan. 6, 3:30-5 p.m.
• Liberty Park Library, 402 S. Pittsburg, Spokane
• Free

Nonprofit Advocacy 101: Idaho Nonprofit Center online seminar will share how to engage in nonprofit advocacy to best support your organization.

• Wednesday, Jan. 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Online
• Free for members, $10+ for others

The Healing Benefits of Hobbies: Spokane Community College event will explore the healing benefits of hobbies and provide opportunities to share.

• Wednesday, Jan. 7, 11-11:50 a.m.
• Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene, Spokane
• Free

Workforce Development Committee: Spokane Home Builders Association meeting will discuss its Workforce Development program.

• Thursday, Jan. 8, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
• Spokane Home Builders Association, 5813 E. Fourth, Spokane Valley
• Free

Successfully Starting a New Business in WA: SCORE online seminar will provide the skills necessary to run a successful business in Washington state.

• Saturday, Jan. 10, 9-10:50 a.m.
• Online
• $10

First Time Homebuyer Education Class: The Creative Agents class, sponsored by the Washington State Fair Housing Commission, will explain the process of buying a home for the first time.

• Saturday, Jan. 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
• The 808, 808 E. Sprague, Spokane
• Free

Redesign Your Website – 2026 Best Practices & Key Considerations: SCORE online seminar will cover current trends in website design for businesses.

• Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1-2:30 p.m.
• Online
• $10

Flagship Program Information Session: Leadership Spokane will hold an informational session about its flagship program.

• Tuesday, Jan. 13, 5-6 p.m.
• Online
• Free

Manage Your Money – A Practical Guide to Handling Your Finances: BECU event will review the key steps to building a solid financial foundation and money management skills.

• Tuesday, Jan. 13, 6-7 p.m.
• Spokane Valley Library, 22 N. Herald Road, Spokane Valley
• Free

Spokane Real Estate Contracts with Bradford Roberts: Bradford Roberts class will cover advanced concepts in structuring purchase and sale agreements.

• Tuesday, Jan. 13, 3-6 p.m.
• Washington Trust Bank Tower East, 601 W. First, Spokane
• $99