The U.S. Department of Energy will hold a conference entitled “Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency for Tribal Community and Project Development for Alaska Natives,” at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel. The conference is aimed at tribal leaders; tribal economic development, planning and natural resources staff; federal staff; and tribal entrepreneurs. The conference is free to tribal members and Bureau of Indian Affairs employees. The Wind-Diesel Workshop 2008 will be held April 23-25 in Girdwood, immediately following this training session. To register, send contact information to David Glickson by fax (303) 384-6568 or by e-mail to david_glickson@nrel.gov. On the Web: www.eere.energy.gov/tribalenergy.

Anchorage residents interested in the future of the Anchorage Hillside are encouraged to attend one of two public workshops to review the framework plan, a prelude to the Hillside District Plan. Wednesday's workshop will be held at the South Anchorage High School cafeteria; Thursday's workshop will be held at the Goldenview Middle School cafeteria. The workshops will run from 5:30-9 p.m. both nights. For information, visit www.HillsideDistrictPlan.com.

The Alaska Coalition of Professional Massage Therapists will host a meeting for input regarding a possible effort to introduce legislation to require the state licensing of massage therapists. The meeting is open to all massage therapists or interested parties. Held at the Chugiak Senior Center, 22424 N. Birchwood Loop in Chugiak, from 4-6 p.m. For information, call (907) 688-2677.

The Alaska Native Justice Center will host a free, three-day conference entitled “Building Momentum 2008.” The conference will explore ways to improve tribal-state collaboration in responding to violence against Alaska Native women. Held at the Hilton Anchorage Hotel. For information, visit www.anjc.net or call (907) 793-3550.

The Alaska Small Business Development Center will hold its eighth annual Biz Fair at the Egan Civic and Convention Center in Anchorage from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A keynote speaker will be giving three different presentations throughout the day, and attendees will have four tracks of various workshops to select. Cost: $35 per person before April 25, $50 per person after April 25. To RSVP, call (907) 274-7232.