Ventura County Leadership Academy will host a "Negotiating with Power" luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thurs., April 26 at the Orchid Room, Local 1036 Building, 816 Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo.

Gina Rae Hendrickson of ACCORD Mediation Services will speak about the 10 sources of power and improving problemsolving and negotiating skills.

Cost is $40.

Prepaid reservations are required and can be made by calling (805) 485-6288, ext. 260, or going online at www.vcunitedway.org and clicking on "events."

For more information, call Lin Holzinger at (805) 650-6695 or visit www.vcla.org.