Wednesday

“Basic Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Workshop” 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for required certification to work within 250 feet of any water body (the shoreland zone). Cyndi’s Dockside Restaurant, Pavilion Room, Route 26, Poland Spring. Coffee break, lunch and a manual will be provided. Fee is $85. No refunds will be given. For more information, visit www.maine.gov/dep/training. To register, contact Jane Heikkinen at 753-9400, ext. 400.

Indie Biz Awards, 5 to 9 p.m., seventh annual Portland Buy Local awards presentations featuring winners from among 50 local businesses in 10 categories. Held at Space Gallery, 538 Congress St., Portland. Visit www.portlandbuylocal.org for details. Event is free for members of Portland Buy Local with a suggested donation of $5 for nonmembers.

Thursday

“Under the PR Big Top: Being Your Own Ringmaster!” 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Maine Public Relations Council annual conference with opening performance by the Circus Conservatory of America. Topics include public speaking, social media and public relations plans. University of Southern Maine, Abromson Center, 34 Bedford St., Portland. For more information, visit www.meprcouncil.org.

Portland Society for Architecture Conversations Series: Trent Bell Photography, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Harriman, 123 Middle St., Portland. Cost is $15 for members, $25 for non-members and $10 for students. Go to portlandarchitects.org to register.

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Saturday

Money Conference, noon to 5 p.m., presented by Town and Country Credit Union with keynote speaker Jean Chatzky, author and financial editor for NBC’s Today show. There will also be several breakout sessions. University of Southern Maine, Abromson Center, Portland. The $15 fee includes a copy of Chatzky’s book. For details, visit tcfcu.com/money-conference.html or call 773-5656.

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