MTSU Panel Discussion Focuses on Women in Politics. “Serving the Local Community: Women in Murfreesboro City and Rutherford County Governments,” a panel discussion with five influential local women officials, is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. today, MTSU’s Tom Jackson Building. Dr. Ayne Cantrell, MTSU professor emerita, will moderate. The panelists will be Laura Bohling, Circuit Court clerk, Rutherford County; Donna Scott Davenport, Juvenile Court judge, Rutherford County;Joyce Ealy, commissioner, District 19, Rutherford County Commission; Lisa Nolen, finance director, Rutherford County; Madelyn Scales Harris, councilwoman, Murfreesboro City Council. Information: [email protected], [email protected].

THURSDAY, MARCH 20

People’s Law School

A free program that provides an overview of common civil legal issues. Taught by Legal Aid Society attorneys and volunteer attorneys, the weekly, one-hour classes are 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays at Wright Middle School, 180 McCall St., and at Cohn Learning Center, 4805 Park Ave. Registration information: 298-8050, www.nashville.gov/Nashville-Community-Edcuation.aspx. Some classes coming up:

• March 20: Basics of U.S. Immigration: This course will provide an introduction to the terms and concepts of U.S. immigration law, ways that people immigrate to the U.S., new changes in immigration law and how to avoid potential scams. (Wright)

• March 27: Basics of U.S. Immigration: See description above. (Cohn)

• March 27: How Power of Attorney and Conservatorship Work: Want to name someone to make your decisions when you can no longer make them? Have a loved one who already cannot make decisions for themselves? (Wright)

• April 3: How Power of Attorney and Conservatorship Work: (Cohn)

Real Estate Investors Network Real Estate Investors Network

Wholesaling Subgroup. Network with wholesalers and buyers of single-family and multi-family real estate. Topics include: deal pitches, deal analysis, deal-finding and marketing tips and tricks, measuring progress, where to get money to fund deals, contract clauses, and more to help you do better deals. 6 p.m., Rein Education Center, 4525 Harding, STE 200, Nashville. Information: reintn.org. Additional opportunities:

• Thursday, March 20: Williamson County Lunch Group. Rehabbers, Builders, Commercial, Mini-storage, Wholesalers, Private Lenders, Transaction Funders, Hard-Money Lenders, Bankers, Title Attorneys, Realtors, and Vendors discuss deals, the state of the market, and how they can help each other prosper. 11:15 a.m., Bosco’s Restaurant & Brewery, 2000 Meridian Blvd, Ste 110, Franklin.

• Thursday, March 27: Ca$h Flow & Millionaire Maker Games. Learn financial strategies without having to invest any of your own cash. These games are fun and educational ways to learn about wealth creation, managing assets and liabilities and escaping from the “rat race.” 6 p.m., REIN Education Center, 2416 Music Valley Drive, Ste 151, Nashville.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22

Tennessee State Parks Guided Hikes

Tennessee State Parks is offering free guided hikes, designed for all ages and abilities, at each of the 54 state parks. Some hikes will be approximately one mile in length and tailored for novice hikers, while others are lengthier and geared toward more experienced hikers. Information: tnstateparks.com/about/special-events/spring-hike.

TUESDAY, MARCH 23

Chamber Midtown Launch

Chamber Midtown is the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce's newest area advisory council, formed to champion business prosperity in one of Nashville's most thriving business districts. Area advisory councils serve the unique business needs of our members and provide opportunities for getting involved in solving problems, discussing issues and implementing special projects and events for a specific business neighborhood. 7:30-9 a.m., Cabana, 1910 Belcourt Avenue. Information: nashvillechamber.com, 743-3053.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26

International Business Council Breakfast

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development's international trade representatives located in China, Mexico, the United Kingdom and Europe will be on hand. Learn about these strategic world markets and discuss export opportunities. 8-8:30 a.m. registration and networking; 8:30-10 a.m. program and breakfast. Baker Donelson, 211 Commerce Street, Nashville. Information: 743-3063.

O'Brien will speak at TSU

Award-winning journalist Soledad O'Brien will be the keynote speaker for a convocation celebrating the 50th anniversary of the university's honors program. The event is part of a distinguished lecture series and will take place in Kean Hall, located in the Floyd Payne Campus Center beginning at 1 p.m. The convocation is free and open to the public.

MARCH 27-30

Southern Women’s Show

This year’s show will be held at Nashville’s Music City Center, with guests enjoying fashion, cooking, career information, health and education, hundreds of exhibits, shops and celebrity appearances. Hours: Thursday (10 a.m.-7 p.m.), Friday (10 a.m.-8 p.m.), Saturday (10 a.m.-7 p.m.), Sunday (11 a.m.-6 p.m.). $12 at the door. Cooking schools $15 in advance, $17 at door. Information: www.SouthernShows.com/wna.