Cancer Services Network will offer "Living Beyond Cancer," a six-week educational support group for those interested in learning to live beyond a diagnosis of cancer.

The support group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays from Sept. 22 through Oct. 27 at First Baptist Church University Place, 302 Hickory St., Room C.

The six-week sessions are for patients, caregivers, family and friends affected by cancer in any way. The group will focus on the practical, emotional and physical aspects of living with cancer.

Aimee Colley, LMSW, director of social work at Cancer Services Network, will facilitate the groups.

There is no charge associated with the support groups. Register by calling 672-0040 or via e-mail at acolley@cancerservicesnetwork.org. The program is made possible by a grant from Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas.

For more information, call Nancy Estes, executive director, at 672-0040.

EFFECTIVE BUSINESS PLANNING

Entrepreneurs can benefit greatly from a free workshop to be presented at the Abilene Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

"Research and Create an Effective Business Plan" will be presented by Russ Altman, assistant director of the Texas Tech University Small Business Development Center in Abilene.

Each participant will receive a detailed guide, "The Tactics of Creating a Business Plan." While participants are ultimately responsible for developing their own plan, Altman will provide a number of alternatives to make the process less intimidating. He'll also point out a number of useful Web sites and print resources to help create the plan.

Register by calling the library at 676-6025 by noon Thursday.

A STARLET CHRISTMAS

Mark your calendars now for Nov. 6-9 when the Junior League of Abilene presents its 28th annual Christmas Carousel.

This year's event, "A Starlet Christmas" will salute our community and its many milestones, including the 52nd birthday of the Junior League of Abilene.

Activities are planned for all ages, including Market Hall shopping, a style show, patron party and ball, a shopping with the girls event and a special event featuring cooking with Santa.

Through Christmas Carousel, JLA develops projects that meet the needs of Abilene and surrounding communities.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Call the JLA office at 677-1879.

Mail information to Jan Woodward in care of "Around Town," Abilene Reporter-News, P.O. Box 30, Abilene 79604. E-mail: woodwardj@reporternews.com or fax information to 670-5242. Deadline: noon 14 working days before publication.