Clark County business calendar

Today

Professional connections: Kris Feil with D’Terra Essential Oils will speak at noon at a free networking group, Professional Connections, at Glenwood Plaza, 5320 N.E. 81st Ave., Vancouver. Upcoming speakers include David Murry talking about your insurance needs, March 16; Fran Cappa with Caribbean and Beyond, March 23; Laura Hall, Mediation Services, March 30. * sandy.jensen@hotmail.com and professionalconnections.biz

Tuesday

Southwest Washington Human Resources Management Association: 11:15 a.m. lunch and program with Chris Sheesley of In-Accord, a professional conflict management consulting firm, at Royal Oaks Country Club, 8917 N.E. Fourth Plain Road, Vancouver. Cost is $25-$35. * Register at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1033925

Homebuying seminar: Columbia Credit Union offers a free seminar on buying a home, 6 to 7 p.m., 200 S.E. Park Plaza Drive, Vancouver. * Reservations: www.columbiacu.org

Wednesday

Hazel Dell/Salmon Creek Business Association: General meeting, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., 40 et 8 Annex, 7607 N.E. 26th Ave., Vancouver. Lunch is $10. * Reservations to ilastanek@riverviewbank.com

Upcoming

Retirement planning: Columbia Credit Union offers a free seminar on planning for your retirement, funded by American Funds, 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 19, Heathman Lodge, 7801 N.E. Greenwood Drive, Vancouver. Dinner provided. * Reservations: www.columbiacu.org

Free after-hours event: Mike DeGraaff, special agent, Homeland Security Investigations, will discuss benefits of the IMAGE program and the changes to E-Verify at a networking event, 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 19 at Roots Restaurant and Bar, 19215 S.E. 34th St., Camas. Food and beverages available for purchase. * www.swshrm.org

Ongoing

Free tax help for low income: AARP Tax-Aide volunteers, trained in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, will offer free assistance with personal income tax returns at six locations around Clark County. Nine locations will be open to assist taxpayers with tax issues related to Affordable Care Act, Health Savings Account and Earned Income Tax Credit. Photo identification is required for the taxpayer, and spouse if present, plus all income tax documents and prior year’s tax return. Taxpayers can make appointments for the tax aide sites at the Camas City Library, Three Creeks Community Library and at Clark Housing Resource Center. * For appointments, call 360-690-4496, ext. 105; for information about location sites, hours of operation and what to bring, call 888-687-2277 or http://aarp-tax-aide-sw-washington.org/sites.html

The Columbian welcomes submissions about Clark County residents or businesses as well as regional business events. Information must be received by noon Tuesday preceding the intended Monday publication date. Send to mary.ricks@columbian.com or fax 360-735-4598.