Sep. 21 -- West Michigan PRSA, Raise Your Life Science IQ. Speakers: John Van Fossen, Director of External Affairs, Van Andel Institute; Linda R. Chamberlain, Ph.D. Commercialization Director, West Michigan Science and Technology Initiative, Grand Valley State University. Location: University Club / Press Club, downtown Grand Rapids. Networking, 11:30 a.m.; lunch and presentation, 12 p.m. To register by credit card, call 616-336-0678.

Sep. 22 -- Ad Club of West Michigan, Get Your Second Wind -- special all day seminar as part of Ad Club's 6th District meeting, with separate lunch program to help you get a shot in the arm, a kick in the pants, what we call a second wind in your career. Speaker: Anthony P. "Tony" Mikes. NOTE LOCATION: Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, downtown Grand Rapids. All-day seminar, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; lunch only, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. To reserve, call 616-459-9196.