Solartronics, a solar electric installation company based out of Agoura Hills, is offering a series of free solar information workshops.

electric "photovoltaic" equipment, or solar systems, that are designed to eliminate or at least mitigate home electric bills.

More information is available

by calling (818) 889-0440.

Realtor awards The workshops will explain

how solar electric systems work and the incentive programs that are available from the state of California and the federal government. The workshops are conducted Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and reservations are required.

Solartronics is a division of Mulick Construction and Design, Inc. The company sells and installs

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The Conejo Valley Association of Realtors will host its 46th annual awards and installation luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 30 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.

The cost is $40 per person. Reservations are required by Nov. 22. The luncheon will honor outgoing president, Glen Scalise, and welcome the incoming president, Allen Reznick, and the 2007

board of directors.

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Jack Dvir, investment repreto us at the address on page 4.

sentative for Edward Jones, will host a free broadcast presentation, "Six Things to Consider about Your Estate Plan," at 6 p.m. Tues., Nov. 14 at 30497 Canwood St., Suite 102, Agoura Hills.

Attorney and estate planner John O'Grady will explore six strategies for developing an estate plan. According to Edward Jones, estate planning should take into account taxes, life insurance, charitable giving and more.

To reserve a seat or for more information, call Dvir at (818) 991-6293.

Chamber mixer

The Thousand Oaks/Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce invites the community to its monthly "After Five" mixer at Mid-State Bank and Trust on Townsgate Road one block West of Westlake Boulevard.

The event is from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wed., Nov.15.

Admission is free and no reservations are required. Food, drink and raffle prizes will be a part of the evening's activities.

For more information, call the Chamber at (805) 370-0035 or visit www.towlvchamber.org.