Meetings
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL: Givers Gain Chapter, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 22, Bellabrations Banquet Center, 235 Jungermann Road, suite 101, St. Peters. For more information, call Laura Bieker at 314-704-4183.
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL: O'Fallon Tri-County Chapter, 7-8:30 a.m. Feb. 22, Missouri Bluffs Golf Course, 18 Research Park Circle, Weldon Spring. For more information, call Joe Bourque at 636-299-6238.
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL: River City Chapter, 7-8:30 a.m. Feb. 22, Spirited Heart, 1540A Country Club Plaza, St. Charles. For more information, call Starr Himmel at 636-366-7000.
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL: St. Charles Chapter, 7-8:30 a.m. Feb. 22, Bogey Hills Country Club, 1120 Country Club Road, St. Charles. For more information, call Nichole Olea at 636-751-1135.
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL: Network 94 Chapter, 7:45-9:15 a.m. Feb. 23, Grappa Grill, 1644 Country Club Plaza, St. Charles. For more information, call Julie Swaney at 314-882-9848.
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL: Golden Triangle Chapter, 8:15-9:45 a.m. Feb. 23, Dardenne Prairie City Hall, 2032 Hanley Road. For more information, call Mary Stubbs at 314-249-0949.
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL: St. Peters chapter, 7-8:30 a.m. Feb. 28, Grappa Grill, 1644 Country Club Plaza, St. Charles. For more information, call Allen Kircher at 636-724-2060.
CONNECTIONS LEADS GROUP: noon-1 p.m. Feb. 23, Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, 2201 First Capitol Drive, St. Charles. For more information, call Terry McCrum at 636-946-0633.
Classes
WOMEN'S FINANCIAL EDUCATION SERIES: five sessions, 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 28-March 27, St. Charles Community College, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Cottleville. Sponsored by University of Missouri Extension, SCC and others. Sessions focus on financial management, credit and debt management, insurance, planning for retirement, investing and estate planning. Cost $49; scholarships available. Register at stchas.edu/learnforlife or call 636-922-8233. Or for more information, contact Suzanne Gellman at Gellmans@missouri.edu or 636-970-3000.
UNIVERSITY EXTENSION: "Starting a Small Business: The First Steps," 6-9 p.m. Feb. 29 (cost $40); "Basics of Writing a Business Plan," 6-9 p.m. March 7 (cost $49). Classes at University of Missouri Extension Center, 260 Brown Road, St. Peters. Registration deadline Feb. 22 (save $14 if register for both). Call 636-970-3000.
Events
THAT OLD THING APPRAISAL FAIR: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 26, Cultural Arts Centre, St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. Area residents may bring up to two items to be appraised for free by professional appraisers from Appraisal Affiliates Inc. Items may include old toys, trains, political items, military items, old photographs and postcards, old pottery and glassware, antique books, sterling silver, Native American items, coins, old sports and sporting items, documents, famous autographs, old paintings, and costume and fine jewelry, but no firearms or items too large to carry. The fair is open to everyone; however, St. Peters residents who bring their resident privilege card will receive priority tickets when the doors open. For more information, call 636-477-6600, ext. 1319.
STEM RECOGNITION BREAKFAST: Partners for Progress of Greater St. Charles will honor 16 high school students excelling in programs and activities involving science, technology, engineering and math; 7:30 a.m. March 9, Old Hickory Golf Club, 1 Dye Club Drive, St. Peters. Free admission; limited seating. Register at www.edcregistrations.com/stem/registration.shtml or call 636-441-6880.
Networking
RISE AND SHINE NETWORKING GROUP: 7-8:30 a.m. Feb. 23, Make Believe Theatre & Arts Center, 307 Droste Road, St. Charles. For more information, call Wendy Rackovan at 636-946-0633.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AND BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 23, The Waterways of Lake Saint Louis, 100 Big River Drive, Lake Saint Louis. Free. Food included. For more information, visit www.lsldpchamber.com or call the Lake Saint Louis-Dardenne Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce at 636-755-5335.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, 5-7 p.m. Feb. 23, Garden Villas of O'Fallon, 7092 S. Outer 364. For more information, call Wendy Rackovan at 636-946-0633.
Tax preparation
GATEWAY EITC COMMUNITY COALITION: free tax preparation assistance for qualified taxpayers whose household income was less than $50,000 in 2011; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, through April 14, Deer Run Branch Library, 1300 N. Main St., O'Fallon. For more information, visit www.gecc.us or call 800-427-4626.
ST. CHARLES COMMUNITY COLLEGE: free tax preparation provided by Internal Revenue Service Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, in partnership with SCC, for individuals with low- to moderate-income levels (single taxpayers earning less than $40,000 and married taxpayers earning less than $55,000); 6:30-9 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 20-April 2, room 106, College Center, SCC campus, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Cottleville. Bring wage and earnings statements (Form W-2) from all employers, interest statements (Forms 1099-INT and 1099-DIV), a copy of last year's tax return, copies of Social Security cards (including children) and other relevant information about income and expenses. Call 636-922-8228 for eligibility and additional information. To schedule an appointment, call 636-922-8419.
Workshop
SCORE WORKSHOP: "Managing Your Business's Social Media Presence," 9 am.-noon Feb. 25, Economic Development Center of St. Charles County, Commerce Room, 5988 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, St. Peters. Cost $30. Register at www.stlscore.org or call 314-539-6600.
News about business-related organizations, meetings and other events in St. Charles County is published on a space-available basis. Announcements of upcoming business events should be received in the Journal office before noon on Friday to be included in the following Wednesday edition. Email notices of upcoming events to Dennis Miller at dmiller@yourjournal.com or mail to: Suburban Journals of St. Charles County, 14522 S. Outer Forty Road, Town and Country, MO 63017. Or fax to 314-657-3352. Notices must include the name of the organization having the event; the time, date and location (including street address) of the event; and a telephone number to call for more information.
