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 dropped to 3.48 percent from 3.50 percent the week before.

NETWORKING

Seaport social

Business professionals who live, work, or do business in the Seaport District are invited to this networking social. This event is BYOB, and attendees can look forward to connecting with other entrepreneurs, salespeople, and business owners. Thursday, 6:30 to 8 p.m., 100 Pier 4 Blvd., third floor, Boston. Free.

WORKSHOP

Food biz

Food entrepreneurs are invited to an accounting and planning workshop for food startups with industry experts, mentors, and investors. Attendees will learn about contracts, stock option grants, and tax filings to gain a better understanding of where their businesses are and how to grow. Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., CIC Boston, 50 Milk St., fifth floor, Meridian Conference Room, Boston. $15 to $35.

EVENT

Unmanned aircrafts

Come out to an event on the future of drone systems with a presentation by Michel Guillaume, director of the Centre for Aviation at Zurich University of Applied Sciences. The event also features a panel discussion and a networking reception. Light refreshments will be served. Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m., swissnex Boston, 420 Broadway, Cambridge. Free.

NETWORKING

Calling all veterans

Veterans and servicemembers are invited to a networking reception with a focus on connecting with other veterans in the community. Complimentary beer and wine will be served throughout the night, and attendees are required to bring proof of military service. Friday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Center for the Advancement of Veterans and Servicemembers, 271 Huntington Ave., second floor, Boston. Free.

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