The Planner

NEWS, NOTES & EVENTS IN THE VALLEY Tuesday, March 7 Election Day California is expected to play a decisive role in the Republican presidential race between George W. Bush and John McCain. Voters also will decide the fate of bond measures worth billions of dollars. Wednesday, March 8 Bad Behavior The American Society for Training and Development hosts a seminar on dealing with difficult behaviors geared at employers. Meeting runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Tarzana Hospital, 18321 Clark St., Tarzana. Information: (805) 496-0789 or (818) 702-6537. Chamber Meeting The United Chambers of Commerce of the San Fernando Valley hosts a general meeting with presenter Janice Costello of the Democratic Convention host committee. Reservations are required for the meeting, which begins at 11:45 a.m. at the Odyssey Restaurant, 15600 Odyssey Drive, Granada Hills. Information: (818) 981-4491. Thursday, March 9 Personality Test Professionals in Human Resources Association hosts a seminar on personality testing in employment. Meeting runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Warner Center Marriott Hotel, 21850 Oxnard St., Woodland Hills. Information: (818) 989-6555. Wednesday, March 15 Investing Know-How Morgan Stanley Dean Witter hosts a seminar on “Investing for the New Millennium” at its Sherman Oaks office. The free forum begins at 6:30 p.m. at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, 15490 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Information: (818) 907-2464.