» Meditation classes, a six-week class by California Hypnosis Center from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. at the center, 7808 Kelley Drive, Suite C, Stockton. Cost: $150, one time payment or $30 per week. Information: (800) 758-1239 or (209) 649-2504.

» BLS health-care provider CPR, class every second and fourth Saturday and every third Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. at Stockton City Hall, Fire Administration Office, 425 N. El Dorado St.; private sessions for eight or more students are also available. Cost: $55. Information: (209) 937-5723.

» Small-business succession planning, for small-business owners, by arrangement, at State Farm Insurance, 3422 W. Hammer Lane, Suite G, Stockton. Information: (209) 473-9401.

» Beginning Internet class, by Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library at Cesar Chavez Central Library, 605 N. El Dorado St., Stockton. Free. Information: (209) 937-8221.

» Preventing sexual harassment, no-cost online training program for employees of small businesses with 50 employees or fewer, offered by the state Employment Development Department. Information: (888) 861-4410 or www.newmedialearning.com .

» Leadership for managers: Seven-week course to improve communication, delegation, leadership, planning, organization, decision-making and motivation skills.

The Mediation Center of San Joaquin County offers a variety of alternative dispute-resolution programs, including confidential mediation for business and consumer problems, 829 Rose Marie Lane, Stockton. Cost: $35 for three-hour session. Information: (209) 474-8794.

» Conflict-resolution and mediation skills: Three- to 12-hour workshops for groups of up to 10 individuals, $500 per half-day, and this can be arranged at your facility.

» Stress- and anger-management skills: Weekly two-hour group sessions, for those subject to stress in home and work environments. $50 per class.

» Basic mediator training: 28-hour course offered three times per year. Continuing-education credit available. Cost: $325 (discounts given to volunteers).

» Train the trainers: The center is seeking volunteers to present workshops on stress, anger management and shoplifting to first-time juvenile offenders. The workshops are part of the Community Accountability Prevention Services Program. All volunteers will be provided with training and materials.

» Adult driver safety: Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 21, 30, Nov. 4, 18 or Nov. 27 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Evening classes are available Oct. 16 and 17 or Nov. 13 and 14 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Cost: $25.

» Adult CPR/basic first aid: Oct. 5, 28 or Nov. 19; adult CPR is from 8 to noon; standard first aid is from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Cost: $35 for one class, or $50 for both.

» Infant & child CPR/pediatric first aid: Oct. 14 or Nov. 11; infant & child CPR is from 8 to noon; pediatric first aid is from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Cost: $35 for one class, or $50 for both.

» Mature driver safety: Provides DMV certificate, valid for three years, for auto insurance discounts; Oct. 26 or Nov. 29 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost: $20.

» Recertification of adult CPR/basic first aid: Nov. 8; adult CPR is from 8 to 10 a.m.; standard first aid is from 10:15 p.m. to noon. Cost: $35 for one class, or $50 for both.

» Principles of safety management - preparing for emergencies/hazard communication: Nov. 9 from 8 a.m. to noon. Deadline for registration is Nov. 3. Cost: $75-$125.

» Trade skills: topics covered include terms of sale, international traffic and insurance, preparing quotations and ProForma invoices, export documentation, letters of credit and international trade resources; Oct. 17, 24 and 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $250-$285.

» How to start and operate a business: Second Wednesday of each month from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.; and fourth Wednesday of each month from noon to 2 p.m. Cost: $20.

» Manteca: Noon to 1 p.m. first Thursday of each month at Manteca Chamber of Commerce, 107 N. Lincoln. Information: (209) 823-6121.

» Lodi: Noon to 1 p.m. third Thursday of each month at Lodi District Chamber of Commerce, 35 S. School St. Information: (209) 367-7840.

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