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MEETINGS

MEETING OF THE SHAFTESBURY SOCIETY: Offered by the John Locke Foundation, noon Monday, 200 W. Morgan St., Raleigh. Guest speaker is Michael L. Walden, a professor at N.C. State University. Tickets are $8. Contact: www.johnlocke.org.

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY-RALEIGH: Dinner meeting, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, N.C. State University Club, 4200 Hillsborough St., Raleigh. Maria Deacon of GE Aviation, on "How Self-Directed Teams Drive Quality Improvements." $20. Register: 810-6612 www.asqraleigh.org.

AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION: Raleigh-Durham chapter meeting, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Marbles Kids Museum, Raleigh. Dan Gertsacov, team manager with Google TV Ads, will talk about the evolving world of TV advertising and cutting edge innovations in TV technology. Reservations: www.aaf-rdu.org.

INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATORS ALLIANCE: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Starbucks Coffee, 3800 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh. Topic is: "Freelance Communications Professionals: Taking the Leap to Independence After a Layoff." Free. Reservations: www.icatriangle.org or Claire Doyle Ragin, claire@redberet design.com

WAKE AREA BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING: 8:45 a.m. Thursday, Wake County Human Services, Room 2149, 220 Swinburne St., Raleigh. A panel of experts will discuss, "Creating a Career Advantage Through Online Networking for Your Business, Your Client and Yourself." Reservations: janny.flynt@co.wake.nc.us or 212-7594.

TRIANGLE SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: 11 a.m. Thursday, Radisson Hotel. Topic is "Innovative and Sustainable Diversity Solutions During Tough Economic Times: Hi-Impact Solutions From Local Diversity Leaders." Members $20, nonmembers $25, late registrants $30. Contact: www.tshrm.com.

SEMINARS, CLASSES & EVENTS

HISPANIC ACHIEVEMENT CONFERENCE: presented by N.C. Society of Hispanic Professionals in partnership with the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, N.C. State's McKimmon Center, Raleigh. $90. Contact: www.thencshp.org/programs/achievement2008/index.shtml or 467-8424.

CAREER CHANGE PROGRAM: Saturday-Sunday 131 Chimney Rise Drive, Cary. Career and retirement consultant Mike Thomas will teach practical steps to get a satisfying job and a meaningful retirement. Contact: www.lifecareer institute.com or 469-5775

BUSINESS LEADERS BREAKFAST: 7:30 to 9 a.m. Oct. 21, Capital City Club, 411 Fayetteville St., Raleigh. Speaker is Jack Goldfrank, president of the Center for Packaging Innovation, MeadWestvaco Corp. Register: www.businessleader. com/blb.

CPA LAW FORUM: 7:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Cardinal Club, Raleigh. Bruce Clark of Capital Associated Industries, on "Top Ten Workplace Problems and How to Avoid Employee Lawsuits." $45 if preregistered, $60 at the door. Registration deadline: 5 p.m. Monday, www.triangleforum.com

AFRICAN AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS OF NORTH CAROLINA: Real Estate Day symposium, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, St. Augustine's College, MLK Building, 1315 Oakwood Ave., Raleigh. Keynote speaker is Chauncey C. Mayfield, president and chief executive officer of Mayfield Gentry Realty Advisors. Contact: www.aarepnc.com.

ANNUAL INTER-INSTITUTIONAL LAW SCHOOL FAIR: sponsored by Pre-Law Service at N.C. State University, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Talley Student Center, Raleigh. Law schools from across the country will be on hand to meet with interested candidates. Contact: www.ncsu.edu/prelaw/law_fair _information.html.

CARY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Eye Opener Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Prestonwood Country Club, Cary. Featuring a candidates forum with David Price, BJ Lawson, Brad Miller and Hugh Webster. Contact: 467-1016 or www.carychamber.com.