Today

Coastal Career Network free workshop to discuss Maine’s composite industry, 1 to 3 p.m., Goodwill Workforce Solutions Center – BRAC Transition Center, Building 150, Brunswick Naval Air Station. Composite industry experts will share information about new technology and current projects in Maine. Open to the public. Pre-registration required by calling 373-0754. For more details, go to www.goodwillnne.org.

“Facebook for Your Future,” a Portland Music Foundation “Music as a Profession” workshop led by PMF President Pat May, 6 p.m. (doors at 5:30 p.m.), Rines Auditorium, Portland Public Library. Open to foundation members. Membership is available on site at $20 for individuals, $40 for bands. For more details, email [email protected].

Wednesday

Meeting and reception of the National Association of Women in Construction, Maine Chapter 276, 5:15 p.m., Associated Builders and Contractors office, 45 Melville St., Augusta. Cost: $15 for members. Prospective members and guests may attend free of charge. For more details, email Heidi Rodzen at [email protected].

Networking event sponsored by the University of Southern Maine and PROPEL, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Marriott Residence Inn Downtown, 145 Fore St., Portland. To feature a tasting by local mead maker Maine Mead Works, a cash bar and appetizers. USM students invited to attend and mingle with PROPEL members. Reservations required at www.residenceinndowntownportland.com.

Free homebuying seminar, 6 to 8 p.m., Saco & Biddeford Savings Operations Center, 50 Industrial Park Road, Saco. Mark Jones, senior vice president and director of residential lending, will discuss setting priorities for a new home within the context of one’s overall goals, assessing finances, selecting a lender, considering a buyer’s broker, financing options and preparing for closing. Space is limited. Reservations are requested. For more details, call Michelle Prejean at 602-7337 or email [email protected].

Family Finances Seminar, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Institute for Financial Literacy, 260 Western Ave., South Portland. Cost: $50. Call 221-3601 or visit www.financiallit.org.

Wednesday and Thursday

Maine Contractors and Builders Alliance OSHA Safety Class, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, I&S Insulation, Wiscasset. Free for MCBA members and their employees. Coffee and refreshments to be provided. Attendees should bring a lunch. To register, call 230-0261 or email [email protected].

Thursday

“Social Network in Real Life” event, sponsored by Midcoast Magnet, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Waterfall Arts, Belfast. Matt Prindiville with the Natural Resources Council of Maine will discuss “Earthday 2011: Creating a Thriving Economy and Environment.” The band Kings Jazz will perform. RSVP via Facebook or [email protected]. Cost: $5.

“Valuing a Business” workshop on developing a plan to purchase a business, 6 to 9 p.m., SCORE offices, 100 Middle St., second floor, East Tower, Portland. Cost is $35 with online registration. For more information or to register, call 772-1147 or visit www.scoremaine.com.

Saturday

Family Finances Seminar, 10 a.m. to noon, Institute for Financial Literacy, 260 Western Ave., South Portland. Cost: $50. Call 221-3601 or visit www.financiallit.org.

Upcoming

Maine Real Estate & Development Association breakfast seminar with Environmental Protection Commissioner Darryl Brown, 7:30 to 9 a.m., April 27, Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn Riverwatch. Members, $25, all others $30. Sign-up deadline: Friday. For more information and to register, visit www.mereda.org.