Crosstown Arts and The Booksellers at Laurelwood will celebrate the national release of “Memphis Noir” Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 6 p.m. at Crosstown Arts’ Story Booth, 438 N. Cleveland St. The anthology’s editors and several contributors will be in attendance. Visit thebooksellersatlaurelwood.com.

Attorney J. Anthony Bradley will host a free seminar for World War II, Korea and Vietnam wartime veterans and spouses Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. at VFW Post 7175, 4681 Cuba Millington Road in Millington. The seminar will cover VA Aid and Attendance Improved Pension benefits. Visit bradley-law.com.

Kiwanis Club of Memphis will host a fire and police recognition luncheon Wednesday, Nov. 4, from noon to 1 p.m. at The University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Lunch fee is $20. RSVP to bethhaag@comcast.net.

The Downtown Memphis Commission Design Review Board will meet Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 4 p.m. in the DMC conference room, 114 N. Main St. Visit downtownmemphiscommission.com.

The Peabody will host its monthly Master Taster’s Club wine tasting Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Peabody Corner Bar, 149 Union Ave. The tasting will include four dessert wines and light bites prepared by Peabody chefs. Cost is $25; includes valet parking. RSVP to 901-529-4000.

Cannon Wright Blount will present Getting Started With QuickBooks: Learn From the Experts on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at its offices, 756 Ridge Lake Blvd., suite 100. The class will cover new company setup, entering/paying bills and more. Cost is $100. Register at cannonwrightblount.com/resources or 901-685-7500.

JETS Memphis will meet Thursday, Nov. 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave., suite 909. David P. Sutton, managing director of aircraft acquisitions and sales for FedEx, will speak about FedEx’s fleet planning. Cost is $25. RSVP at www.team.aero.

The Daily News will host the 2015 Commercial Real Estate Review seminar and panel discussion Thursday, Nov. 5, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Brooks Museum auditorium, 1934 Poplar Ave. Tickets are $25. Visit seminars.memphisdailynews.com.

Cooper Young Business Association will host the annual Young Artist Contest show and reception Thursday, Nov. 5, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Peabody Elementary, 2086 Young Ave. This year’s theme is “Memphis Music!” Visit cooperyoungfestival.com.