Business calendar for the week of Dec. 19

DEC. 21

WEDNESDAY

Ugly Sweater Christmas, 5:30-8:30 p.m., O'Connor Brewing, 211 W. 24th St., Norfolk. Montero Medical Missions is hosting a holiday party for a cause with music, dancing, caroling, food and more. Bring used tablets or computers for donation, or donate to any of its mission-based causes. Free. RSVP required at punchbowl.com/parties/72666860f3bda07c5f7a.

JAN. 8

SUNDAY

Coastal Virginia Weddings Showcase, noon-4 p.m., Founders Inn & Spa, 5641 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach. Coastal Virginia Weddings magazine is hosting industry professionals to show options for venue, entertainment, planning, decor, honeymooning and more. $7. Buy tickets at covabridalshow.com.

JAN. 10

TUESDAY

Morning Member Meetup, 8-9:30 a.m., Chrysler Museum of Art, 1 Memorial Place, Norfolk. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting a networking event. Free.

JAN. 17

TUESDAY

Business Credit and Financing for Your Company, noon-1 p.m., online. Hampton Roads Innovation Collaborative is hosting Thomas Duckwall, regional manager partner with J. Galt, on how small businesses can build credit before they need it and how to build the business's credit profile. Free. .

JAN. 19

THURSDAY

Business Connection After Hours, 4:30-6 p.m., Tradition Brewing, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting a networking event. $0-$10. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.

JAN. 24

TUESDAY

JAN. 25

WEDNESDAY

Spotlight on the Peninsula, 1-3 p.m., Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute, 40 Enterprise Parkway, Hampton. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting an information session and networking opportunity. Free. RSVP at bit.ly/2023SpotlightOnThePeninsula-HUPTI.

JAN. 26

THURSDAY

Working Wood in the 18th Century Conference, continues through Jan. 29, Hennage Auditorium, Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, 301 S. Nassau St., Williamsburg. Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is hosting various speakers on period woodwork, including carving, inlay, marquetry or japanning. $395. Virtual option is $150. Register at colonialwilliamsburg.org/working-wood.

JAN. 28

SATURDAY

Norfolk SPCA Animal and Adoption Center celebrates 130 years, 6:30 p.m., The Chrysler Museum of Art, 1 Memorial Place, Norfolk. Cocktail hour followed by dinner and a mission-focused program. Mingle with other pet lovers and community leaders, and be prepared for surprise appearances by our guests of honor. For information, please contact Tammy Lindquist at EMAIL or 757-477-5341.

JAN. 31

TUESDAY

Chamber Business Social, 5:30-7 p.m., iFly Virginia Beach Indoor Skydiving, 2412 Pacific Ave. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting a networking event. Free.

FEB. 2

THURSDAY

Henry Winkler, 7 p.m., Chesapeake Conference Center, 700 Conference Center Drive. The Chesapeake Forum is hosting Henry Winkler, known as 'The Fonz,' as part of its lecture series. $100. Register at thechesapeakeforum.org.

FEB. 19

SUNDAY

The Black Hair & Wellness Expo, 4-9 p.m., Chesapeake Conference Center, 700 Conference Center Drive. Assertive Media is hosting 'With love, Couture & Coiffures' to showcase the hottest fashion trends for the upcoming season. Includes musical artists. $25-$75. Buy tickets on eventbrite.com.

MARCH 21

TUESDAY