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6 Starting a Business Seminar

Covers the essentials in small-business start up, including information access, legal aspects, business insurance, bookkeeping, marketing and finance options. Meet and learn from community professionals who willingly share their knowledge in this first step toward business success. $40, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 274-7232 or e-mail: anjma@uaa.alaska.edu.

6 Developing a Business Plan

Covers the basic steps involved in producing a good business plan, including researching business ideas, analyzing the profitability of small business, introduction to the necessary financial statements and consideration of loan requirements. $40, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 274-7232 or e-mail: anjma@uaa.alaska.edu.

7-8 Second Annual Rock and Mineral Show

Many vendors, movies and displays to see. Friday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sheraton Anchorage. Alaska Miner's Association, call 345-2541.

7-9 16th Annual Dickens Holiday Food and Gift Festival

Old-fashioned holiday bazaar with symphonies, brass ensembles, carolers and choirs. A glittering extravaganza of twinkling lights, trees, music, traditional holiday foods and, of course, wonderful gifts. Friday, noon to 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. Sullivan Arena. Call 277-7469 or visit www.sourdough.net.

11 Scared Scriptless Comedy Improv

Features improvised scenes based on audience suggestions. For mature audiences only. Cost is $5 at the door. Showtime is 10 p.m. at Cyrano's Off Center Playhouse, Call 274-6732 or visit www.scaredscriptless.com.

12 You Have a Business Idea: What's the Next Step?

This new seminar from the Small Business Development Center assists the entrepreneur in transitioning from the idea stage to the next critical step. Professional, experienced business counselors provide an overview or available resources for aspiring entrepreneurs, and expand on the basics of how to assess the feasibility of a business. Free, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Small Business Development Center Training Room, 430 W. Seventh Ave., suite 110. Call 274-7232 or e-mail: anjma@uaa.alaska.edu.

12-14 Council Lodge Institute Alaska Native Spousal and Elderly Abuse Seminar

Topics include definition of domestic violence, investigation of spousal abuse, securing evidence, civil protection orders, tribal statues affection spousal abuse, implementing response procedures, Federal-tribal jurisdiction, developing an action plan, interviewing victims, spousal...