Interactive Media Meet-up. Like-minded Nashville Area Chamber of Chamber members meet Friday to discuss trends, challenges, ideas and thoughts. These topic-driven meetings give members the opportunity to develop connections with colleagues while learning about trends and applications in web and mobile technology. 8:30- 9:30 a.m., Goodwill Industries of Middle TN, Inc., 937 Herman Street, Lifsey Building, Room 120, Nashville. Information: nashvillechamber.com, 743-3115.

SATURDAY, AUG. 4

16th annual Avant-Garage Sale

The Arts Company on 5th Avenue of the Arts presents its annual garage sale, one of the gallery’s most popular annual traditions since its inception. This year’s milestone event showcases a broad diversity of gallery furniture and props and original art, some from private collections, presented in an atmosphere of surprise and affordable art. A preview sale will be hosted by the gallery Aug. 2, noon-6 p.m., with a thank you gift to be given with each purchase. Information: theartscompany.com.

First Saturday Art Crawl

The monthly visual arts event is presented by 5th Avenue of the Arts and takes place in that historic entertainment district of downtown Nashville. On the first Saturday of every month, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., an alliance of art galleries and museums collectively invite the public to explore the vibrant Nashville downtown art scene. More than 20 art venues participate. Admission free. Information: nashvilledowntown.com/play/first-saturday-art-crawl.

Solar Tour and Energy Efficiency Workshop

Hosted by LightWave Solar and E3 INNOVATE, the event will include a tour of a solar PV system and an overview of effective efficiency measures that help make homes more comfortable, healthy and less expensive to heat and cool. Tour will be held at an actual customer home who has had both measures installed. 9-10:30 a.m., 1608 Graybar Lane, Nashville. Information and RSVP: [email protected], 876-5479.

TUESDAY, AUG. 7

Baselines and Grapevines fundraiser

Nashville RBI, which provides inner-city youth the opportunity to participate in free baseball and softball leagues, as well as wellness and academic programs, will host its seventh annual wine tasting fundraiser at Cabana Restaurant in Hillsboro Village, 6 to 9 p.m. The event also will feature a silent auction and live music. Tickets begin at $75, Tickets and information: 415-4086, 886-0316.

Sertoma Club of Nashville

Weekly meetings held Tuesdays at Maxwell House Hotel 2025 Rosa L Parks Blvd., Nashville, at noon. This week’s speaker will be Dave Ammenheuser, Tennessean Sports Editor. Lunch served at noon. Public welcome. Information: 254-0571.

AUGUST 14-15

Home-Staging Professional Course

Students can earn the ASP designation by attending this two-day course. Topics covered include improving your listing presentation, overcoming client objections to staging, marketing ideas and a staging techniques detailed lecture. After taking the course, agents will be able to market staging to their clients and provide better suggestions of ways to improve the home for listing presentation. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Greater Nashville Association of Realtors, 4540 Trousdale Drive. Lunch provided. Information: gnar.org, 254-7516.