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"Maximizing the Benefits of the New Real Estate Tax Credits," free workshop for home sellers and buyers, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at Lowe's Home Improvement Center, 1058 Brighton Ave., Portland. To register or for more information, call 553-2639.

Business After Hours, with door prizes, raffle and refreshments. Cost is $5 for members, $10 for non-members, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Nonantum Resort, Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport. For details, call Kennebunk-Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce at 967-0857.

Workshop for Entrepreneurs, noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, sponsored by Maine Center for Enterprise Development. Abromson Center, room 213, University of Southern Maine, Portland. Attendance is $10 and is free for USM students with an ID card and current MCED onsite or affiliate client companies. To register, or for more information, visit www.mced.biz or call 228-8524.

snowBALL, fourth annual holiday party presented by Maine Marketing Association and several sponsors, 6 p.m. to midnight, Friday at Port City Music Hall, Portland. Go to www.snowballmaine.com to register. The cost is $10 for members/students and $20 for non-members.

Governor's International Breakfast: "Diversifying Maine's Energy Resources," presented by World Affairs Council of Maine and Maine International Trade Center with Gov. John Baldacci. Registration at 6:45 a.m., followed by a buffet breakfast and program at 7:45 a.m. Dec. 8 at Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland.