Tennessee Small Business Development Center will present the “Sales & Use Tax” workshop Thursday, Nov. 3, 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.

Germantown Senior Expo will take place Thursday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in The Great Hall & Conference Center, 1900 S. Germantown Road. Browse more than 50 exhibitors showcasing innovations in health care, housing and investments for seniors; take part in free health screenings; and enter to win door prizes throughout the day. Cost is free. Visit germantown-tn.gov for details.

The Celebrating Empowered Women Luncheon with reform rabbi, activist and “Casting Lots” author Susan Silverman will take place Thursday, Nov. 3, at 11:30 a.m. in the Memphis Jewish Community Center’s Shainberg Art Gallery, 6560 Poplar Ave. The luncheon is part of the fourth annual Jewish Literary and Cultural Arts Festival. Visit jccmemphis.org for tickets and a festival schedule.

Cooper Young Business Association will host its annual Young Artist Contest show and reception Thursday, Nov. 3, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Peabody Elementary, 2086 Young Ave. This year’s theme is “Cooper Young and Johnny Cash – Together Again!” Visit cooperyoungfestival.com for details.

Strut! Memphis, a fashion show benefiting the Community Legal Center, will be held Thursday, Nov. 3, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mercedes-Benz of Memphis, 5389 Poplar Ave. The evening will include the fashion show and live music, plus food and wine, a silent auction and more. Buy tickets at strutmemphis.com.

St. George’s Independent School will host its annual art show Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 3-5, at its Collierville campus, 1880 Wolf River Blvd. More than 60 national and regionally known artists will display and sell their sculptures, photography and paintings. Visit sgisartshow.org for hours and details.

Girl Scouts Heart of the South will recognize Shelby County women who have a positive impact on other women and girls at the Stand Beside Her Luncheon Friday, Nov. 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Memphis National Golf Course, 10135 National Club Drive in Collierville. Germantown entrepreneur and designer Katie Kalsi will be the featured speaker. Tickets are $40. Visit girlscoutshs.org.