Thursday, Feb. 23

REAL ESTATE

Mortgage rates

New numbers will be released Thursday. Last week, Freddie Mac reported the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 4.38 percent from 4.32 percent the week before.

EARNINGS

Reports due

Wayfair Inc. is expected to release its earnings report Thursday for the fiscal quarter that ended in December.

Friday, Feb. 23

FORUM

Business meets talent

Meet and support your company’s potential future interns by joining Mayor Martin J. Walsh, education chief Rahn Dorsey, software company Red Hat, and the Boston Public Schools to connect businesses with rising high school talent. At the event — a culmination of a four-day learning experience called CO.LAB — students will share their personal stories. The forum will be followed by lunch and networking. Friday, 10:15 a.m. to noon, Red Hat Boston, 300 A St., Boston. Free. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

PANEL DISCUSSION

Talking about sustainability

Attend an open panel discussion on sustainability going mainstream, hosted by business consulting firm Exchange Partners in partnership with the Climate Reality Project, and featuring a panel of business leaders. Friday, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Northeastern University, Curry Student Center, Room 333, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston. Free. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

NETWORKING

Veterans to gather

The Center for the Advancement of Veterans & Servicemembers is holding a monthly networking session for local veterans to meet each other in a relaxed atmosphere. Complimentary beer, wine, and appetizers will be served. Friday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., CAVS Northeastern, 271 Huntington Ave., 2nd floor, Boston. Free. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

DISCUSSION

The science of meditation

Learn about how the brain works, what parts of the brain are influenced by meditation, and how to combine the latest scientific studies with ancient meditation practices. There will be a meditation session as well as refreshments and networking. Friday, &:30 to 9 p.m., The Boston Center for Contemplative Practice, 796 Beacon Street, Newton. $25. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

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