Wednesday, June 28 Neighborhoods The Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment holds a public meeting to explain the process for creating neighborhood councils under the new city charter. Meeting runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at CBS Studios, 4024 Radford Ave., Studio City. Information: (213) 485-1360. Sales Strategies Corporate Strategies and Solutions holds a seminar on how to make a better sales pitch. Seminar runs from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at 20315 Ventura Blvd., Suite C, Woodland Hills. Information: (818) 247-3191. Thursday, June 29 Diverse Results The American Society for Training & Development holds a seminar titled “Measuring Diversity Results for Better Strategic Performance.” The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 100 Universal City Plaza, No. 1220, Universal City. Information: (818) 702-6537. Monday, July 3 Investing Advice Morgan Stanley Dean Witter holds a seminar titled “Investing Strategies” at its Sherman Oaks office. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at 15490 Ventura Blvd., third floor. Information: (818) 907-2464. Tuesday, July 4 Independence Day Most businesses and government offices will be closed for observance of the national holiday.