January is all about being organized, getting in shape and buying new sheets and towels. (I don't know why; it's one of those annual retail events.) While you resolve take control of your life -- for at least the next 15 minutes -- stock up on some new ideas for the new year:

Jan. 18 -- So You Want To Be in Pictures, West Michigan Public Relations Society of America, breakfast meeting on how local legal changes are helping the film industry in Michigan.

Jan. 18 --The Next Generation of Creativity, Ad Club of West Michigan, lunch meeting presented by The Copy Workshop's very own Bruce Bendinger, whose client roster has included Lenscrafters, Gerber, Kimberly-Clark, Frito-Lay, Procter & Gamble, Ralston-Purina, US West and Apple Computer. Don't miss out; this just has to be a great meeting. Martinis, anyone?

Feb. 8 -- Annual Silver Medal Awards, Ad Club of West Michigan, putting the spotlight on one of West Michigan's own for creative excellence and leadership

Feb. 23 -- 2006 ADDY Awards, Ad Club of West Michigan, a big party to celebrate excellence in creativity by West Michigan professionals. Like the Academy Awards, only better. This year's theme: Freaks and Geeks.