ECONOMIC DATA

US mortgage rates

New numbers for the average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage will be released Thursday. Last week, Freddie Mac reported the average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage slipped to 3.60 percent from 3.66 percent last week.

ECONOMIC REPORT

Massachusetts jobless rate

The Massachusetts unemployment rate for May will be released Thursday. The Commonwealth’s jobless rate fell to 4.2 percent in April from 4.4 percent the month before.

PANEL

Equity for you and me

The Capital Network and Venture Cafe are sponsoring a panel discussion to discuss the Securities and Exchange Commission’s new crowdfunding equity rules. The new rules allow everyday investors to make smaller investments in businesses. Thursday, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., One Broadway, Kendall Square, Cambridge. Free.

NETWORK

Collecting business cards

The North Shore Business Leads Group has organized a networking event for business professionals to generate leads and make new contacts. Attendees will have the chance to refine their 2-minute “elevator pitch’’ and build their network face-to-face. Friday, 8 to 9:30 a.m., North Shore Chamber Boardroom, 5 Cherry Hill Drive, Danvers. $25 to $50.

EVENT

Help beat Lyme disease

The Bay Area Lyme Foundation is sponsoring a three-day hackathon. Attendees will work in teams to find a tech-based solution to a challenge stemming from Lyme disease. Friday, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Microsoft NERD, 1 Memorial Drive, Cambridge. Free.

Events of note? E-mail us at agenda@globe.com.