People’s Law School. Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands is hosting a free program that provides an overview of common civil legal issues that a person might face. Taught by Legal Aid Society attorneys and volunteer attorneys. 6 to 7 p.m., Cohn Learning Center, 4805 Park Avenue. Registration: 298-8050, nashville.gov/ce. This session: Basic Estate Planning 1: Health Care and Power of Attorney Legal Documents.This course will explain why and how you may name someone to make your health care decisions if you later become unable to make them, what a Living Will can do and why everyone needs a Durable Power of Attorney.
THURSDAY, OCT. 30
Beginning Genealogy Class
Virginia Gooch Watson, president of the TN State Library & Archives Friends, a teacher of genealogy classes since 1976, will speak on “Stepping Stones to Find Your Ancestors,” which focuses on how to begin and go forward with research. Subjects addressed: recordkeeping, census records, vital records, county records as wills, deeds and court records, cemetery records, internet resources, genealogy software and more. 10 a.m., FiftyForward Knowles, Patricia Hart Building, 174 Rains Ave. $15 for members, $25 for non-members. Information: 734-4300, www.mtgs.org.
MONDAY, NOV. 3
Real Estate Investors Network
Rutherford County REIN Subgroup. Meets the first Monday of each month to discuss topics of general interest to real estate investors. 6:30 p.m. at Keller Williams Real Estate Office, 450 St Andrews Dr, Murfreesboro. Information: www.reintn.org. Coming up:
n Nov. 4: REIN Lunch Network. Join active and experienced real estate investors 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month. Meet in a small group and enjoy lunch together with like-minded investors to share deals, present deals in need of investors and discuss trends and hot real estate topics. 11:15 AM at Dalt’s Grill, 38 White Bridge Rd, Nashville.
n Nov. 13: Wholesaling Subgroup. Network with wholesalers and buyers of single-family and multi-family real estate. 6 p.m. at the REIN Center, 4525 Harding Rd, Ste 200, Nashville.
n Nov. 17: Landlording Subgroup. Join other REIN members to share ideas and discuss the many areas of landlording and renting property. Tips and tricks, contracts and policies to run your business better. 6:30 p.m. at the REIN Center, 4525 Harding Rd, Ste 200, Nashville.
n Nov. 18: REIN Lunch Network. Join active and experienced real estate investors 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month. Meet in a small group and enjoy lunch together with like-minded investors to share deals, present deals in need of investors and discuss trends and hot real estate topics. 11:15 AM at Dalt’s Grill, 38 White Bridge Rd, Nashville.
n Nov. 18: Fundamentals of RE Insurance. There’s liability in everything RE Investors do. Kevin Hale tells us why insurance is absolutely vital. 6 p.m., REIN Center, 4525 Harding Rd, Ste 200, Nashville.
n Nov. 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. Thursday, November 20th, 11:15 AM
People’s Law School
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands is hosting a free program that provides an overview of common civil legal issues that a person might face. Taught by Legal Aid Society attorneys and volunteer attorneys. 6 to 7 p.m., Wright Middle School, 180 McCall Street. Registration: 298-8050, nashville.gov/ce. This session: Basics of Consumer Bankruptcy. This course will explain the different kinds of bankruptcy, who qualifies for them, what bankruptcy can and cannot do and tips on choosing a bankruptcy lawyer.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5
Young Leaders Council Fall Leadership Luncheon
Milton Johnson, president & CEO of HCA Healthcare and a member of the first graduating class of Young Leaders Council in 1985, will be the guest speaker. Now in its 19th year, YLC’s annual fall event provides an opportunity to gather young business professionals, as well as nonprofit and corporate individuals, to network and to hear about important issues affecting the nonprofit community. 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Hutton Hotel, 1808 West End Avenue. There is a $45 charge per person for the luncheon and program or $450 for a table of 10 sponsorship. Information: www.youngleaderscouncil.org
THURSDAY, NOV. 6
People’s Law School
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands is hosting a free program that provides an overview of common civil legal issues that a person might face. Taught by Legal Aid Society attorneys and volunteer attorneys. 6 to 7 p.m., Cohn Learning Center, 4805 Park Avenue. Registration: 298-8050, nashville.gov/ce. This session: Basic Estate Planning 2: Wills and Probate.This course will explain the basics about Wills and the Probate process in Tennessee. The class builds upon Basic Estate Planning, Class 1: Health Care and Power of Attorney Legal Documents. Taking Class 1 is not required before taking Class 2.
SATURDAY, NOV. 8
Art for Inspiration
St. Matthew Church hosts its 9th annual Art for Inspiration fine art show and sale. An adult-only event with food, wine and live jazz. 6-9 p.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday. Information: [email protected] or www.facebook.com/StMatthewArtForInspiration.
MONDAY, NOV. 10
People’s Law School
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands is hosting a free program that provides an overview of common civil legal issues that a person might face. Taught by Legal Aid Society attorneys and volunteer attorneys. 6 to 7 p.m., Wright Middle School, 180 McCall Street. Registration: 298-8050, nashville.gov/ce. This session: Medicaid for Nursing Home and Home Care. This class will cover how to apply for TennCare/Medicaid to pay for home and community-based services or care in a nursing home.
THURSDAY, NOV. 13
People’s Law School
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands is hosting a free program that provides an overview of common civil legal issues that a person might face. Taught by Legal Aid Society attorneys and volunteer attorneys. 6 to 7 p.m., Cohn Learning Center, 4805 Park Avenue. Registration: 298-8050, nashville.gov/ce. This week: Child Support Basics. This new course will focus on how to apply for child support, how the amount of child support is set and how to change the child support amount. Family law attorneys will answer questions on Families First and child support. This class will be held in Room 119.
Also, The New Healthcare Law: the Latest Facts will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. in Room 110.
MONDAY, NOV. 17
People’s Law School
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands is hosting a free program that provides an overview of common civil legal issues that a person might face. Taught by Legal Aid Society attorneys and volunteer attorneys. 6 to 7 p.m., Wright Middle School, 180 McCall Street. Registration: 298-8050, nashville.gov/ce. This session: U.S. Immigration: Understanding How it Works. This class is for people who want to learn about the terms and concepts of U.S. immigration law. The course will cover standard ways to immigrate to U.S., complexities of immigration laws, developments in the area and how to avoid potential scams.
THURSDAY, NOV. 20
People’s Law School
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands is hosting a free program that provides an overview of common civil legal issues that a person might face. Taught by Legal Aid Society attorneys and volunteer attorneys. 6 to 7 p.m., Cohn Learning Center, 4805 Park Avenue. Registration: 298-8050, nashville.gov/ce. This session: U.S. Immigration: Understanding How it Works. This class is for people who want to learn about the terms and concepts of U.S. immigration law. The course will cover standard ways to immigrate to U.S., complexities of immigration laws, developments in the area and how to avoid potential scams.