"The Economy Starts Here!" presented by Patrick McGaughey for Glenwood Springs Chamber of Commerce. Presentation will focus on identifying the fears businesses have and how to build a courageous business plan to overcome those fears. Selling skills, customer service and how to close the sale will also be addressed.

Kid's drawing and painting classes. 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays and Thursdays at Ross Montessori School in Carbondale. Cost: $15/class. Drop-ins welcome. color@sopris.net, 928-7733.