Memphis Botanic Garden will host its “My Big Backyard BBQ” themed Vine to Wine tasting on Tuesday, Aug. 30, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at MBG, 750 Cherry Road. Each event features eight wines, beers or cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $30 for members and $45 for nonmembers. Visit memphisbotanicgarden.com.

B.I.G. for Memphis, a business interest group that connects Memphis Police colonels and business leaders, will meet Wednesday, Aug. 31, from 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Phelps Security, 4932 Park Ave. Memphis Police director Michael Rallings will discuss MPD’s approach to addressing homicides. Email bigformemphis@phelpssecurity.com or call 901-365-9728.

Tennessee Small Business Development Center will present the “Sales & Use Tax” workshop Thursday, Sept. 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Business Center, 555 Beale St. Learn how to prepare a sales and use tax return, report exempt sales and more. Cost is free; registration required. Visit tsbdc.org/training for details.

Choose 901 will host a 901 Day celebration Thursday, Sept. 1, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Loflin Yard, 7 W. Carolina Ave. The evening will feature food and Memphis-themed drinks for purchase, a live music showcase, local vendors and more. Admission is free. Visit choose901.com.

Morris Marketing Group will hold its monthly networking happy hour, themed “Place Your Bets Against Cancer,”  Thursday, Sept. 1, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Bar 456, 456 Tennessee St., suite 102. Blackjack, beverages and munchies will be provided. RSVP to jamie@mmgmemphis.com.

Metal Museum will hold a reception for its “Iron for Honor” exhibition Thursday, Sept. 1, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 374 Metal Museum Drive. Conversation with the curator begins at 6 p.m. in the museum’s Keeler and Sturm Galleries. Visit metalmuseum.org.

Memphis/Mid-South Area Pulmonary Hypertension Support Group will meet Thursday, Sept. 1, for a meet-and-greet at 6 p.m. followed by a program at 7 p.m. at Logan’s Roadhouse, 2710 N. Germantown Parkway. RSVP to barbarainmemphis@aol.com or 901-463-8688.

DeSoto County Economic Development Council will hold its third-quarter membership luncheon Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 11:45 a.m. at Whispering Woods Hotel & Conference Center, 11200 E. Goodman Road in Olive Branch. Mississippi Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves will present the keynote. Cost is $25; RSVP to dmorgan@desotocounty.com or 662-429-4414 by Wednesday, Aug. 31.