Green Business Summit
The Queens Chamber of Commerce and a number of partners will host the first Queens Green Business Summit on Friday, January 23, at Queens College, Student Union that will both challenge and identify ways to innovate in a green economy by setting attainable, measurable and sustainable business practices. Visit www.queenschamber.org
Basic Computer Lessons
On Friday, January 23 at 11 a.m., Auburndale Library will present Basic Computer Lessons. For adult beginners, a one-on-one half-hour tutoring session. Limit two sessions per day, by appointment only. Sign up for either 11 or 11:30 a.m. classes. The library is located at 25-55 Francis Lewis Boulevard. For more information, call 718-352-2027.
Financial Planning Workshops
On Saturday, January 24 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., York College, of the City University of New York (www.york.cuny.edu) will hold a series of free financial planning workshops at an economic forum, “A New Plan for a New Year: How to Manage in Challenging Times,” at 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., in Room 2D01, Jamaica, New York. There will also be free tax workshops from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Co-sponsors of the event are the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Amalgamated Bank, Citibank, Prudential and The Burgess Group.
The workshops, open to the public, are intended to provide information to assist constituents in financial decision-making. Workshops will include how to’s on tax preparation, mortgage programs, financial planning, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA) and employment.
For more information: https://www.york.cuny.edu
Secrets to Perfect Credit
On Sunday, January 25 at 2 p.m., Insider Group Inc. will present Insider Secrets to Near Perfect Credit. This seminar will take place at 216 Greene Avenue. Fee is $27. Pre-registration required. For more information, call 718-622-2271.
Basics of Email
On Monday, January 26 at 10:30 a.m., Fresh Meadows Library will present Computer Class: Basics of Email. Learn how to create and manage your own e-mail account & send and receive messages. You must possess basic mouse and keyboard skills. Registration required. The library is located at 193-20 Horace Harding Expressway. For more information, call 718-454-7272.
Internet for Adults
On Tuesday, January 27 at 10:30 a.m., Queens Village Library will present Introduction to the Internet for Adults. In this session, adults will learn the basics of searching and browsing the web and how to type a web site address. Registration is required and you must have a library card. The library is located at 94-11 217th Street. For more information, call 718-776-6800.
Wills for Everyone
On Tuesday, January 27 at 5:30 p.m., New York Public Library will present Wills Unplugged: Why They Are for Everyone, the Simple to the Complex. The library is located at 188 Madison Avenue. For more information, call 212-592-7000.
Searching for a Job
On Wednesday, January 28 at 6:30 p.m., Central Library will present How to Search the Internet to Find a Job. The Job Information Center in collaboration with New York Cares will help you find the most useful web sites when job hunting. You must have basic computer skills and bring your resume. Seating limited; preregistration required. Topics: Introduction to Internet job searching; job search assessment; job sites and resumes; applying for jobs; practice session. The library is located at 89-11 Merrick Boulevard. For more information, call 718-990-0700.
