Health Care Council briefing. Bill Hagerty, commissioner of Tennessee’s Department of Economic and Community Development, will today provide Nashville Health Care Council executives with a review of the state’s key strategies to foster innovation, entrepreneurship and job creation. Members of Nashville’s No. 1 sector will learn about engaging with state leaders to grow their businesses and the broader Tennessee economy. Following the briefing, the Health Care Council Board of Directors will host a networking reception for 250 industry leaders. 4-7 p.m., Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, 2100 West End Avenue. Information: healthcarecouncil.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 13

Highballs & Hydrangeas

Cheekwood will host the award-winning Highballs & Hydrangeas featuring gardens, music and cocktails. 7-10 p.m. in Cheekwood’s Botanic Hall. It will be an indoor/outdoor, rain or shine event. Featured music will be the Wooten Brothers. Hors d’oeuvres featuring Nashville Originals’ member restaurants: Noshville, tayst, Pucketts, Cha Chah, Suzy Wong’s, PM, McCabe Pub, Tin Angel, Crow’s Nest, Sunset Grill, Midtown Café, Cabana, Nero’s Grill, Yellow Porch and Wild Iris. Tickets $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Information: highballsandhydrangeas.com.

Interactive Media Meet-up

The Interactive Media Meet-Up is composed of Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce members with similar interests who meet to discuss trends, challenges, ideas and thoughts. These informal meetings give members the opportunity to learn, network and develop long-term, meaningful relationships in a casual setting that promotes conversation and camaraderie. 8:30-9:30 a.m., Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, 937 Herman Street. Information: nashvillechamber.com/calendar.

SATURDAY, APRIL 14

Health Fair

Christ the King Church will be holding a community-wide health fair, sponsored by St. Thomas Health, noon-4:30 p.m. On-site screenings will be available to all who attend and will include hearing testing, B/P screening, low vision screening, blood sugar testing, and BMI testing. Additionally, there will be chair massages, advance directive information and fire safety. 3001 Belmont Blvd. Information: [email protected].

Middle Tennessee Z Club Car Show

Nissan North America, Inc. and the Middle Tennessee Z Club are hosting the ZATTACK 2012 PEOPLE’S CHOICE Z CAR SHOW & OPEN CRUISE-IN, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Nissan Americas Building at 1 Nissan Way off Carothers Parkway in Franklin. Nissan will host an open house for employees and the public and a free cruise-in to exhibit their cars open to any make or model. Nissan will also exhibit new models, prototypes, show cars and Nissan Heritage Collection vehicles based on availability. Awards will be given in all classes, as well as Best in Show and other awards based on People’s Choice voting. Information: middletennesseezclub.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 17

Chamber North Nonprofit Connect

Network with other professionals in the Chamber North area while learning about how you and your company can volunteer in your community. Formed in 1999, Chamber North serves Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce members in the 37207, 37208, 37189, 37218 and 37228 zip codes, including MetroCenter, Jefferson street Germantown, Trinity Lane, Dickerson Road, Whites Creek, Briley Parkway and Bordeaux. 5-6:30 p.m., Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, 937 Herman Street. Information: nashvillechamber.com/calendar.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21

Nashville Earth Day Festival 2012

The 11th annual Nashville Earth Day Festival will celebrate “Living Green and Healthy” while encouraging the community to take another step toward Mayor Karl Dean’s goal of making Nashville the greenest city in the Southeast. The event is free and open to all ages. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Centennial Park. Information: nashvilleearthday.org.

Neighborhood Shred Day

Local office records management company Richards & Richards, in conjunction with the Nashville Better Business Bureau, will host a free neighborhood shred day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1741 Elm Hill Pike. The event will be open to individuals and small businesses, and attendees can bring an unlimited amount of documents to be securely destroyed. There is no need to remove staples, paper clips or binder clips.