From: bostonglobe.com

Gas prices

Last week, gas prices rose four cents a gallon to settle at $2.64. New numbers will be released Monday morning.

Book Event

50 years of UMass Boston

UMass Boston Chancellor J. Keith Motley and author Michael Feldberg are holding an event to launch the book “UMass Boston at 50,” which tells the history of the university. Monday, 4 p.m., UMass Boston’s Alumni Lounge, Campus Center, Floor 2, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston. Free.

Networking

An event to benefit homeless veterans

The next New England Restaurant Networking Event is on Monday and will be held to benefit the New England Center for Homeless Veterans. 6 to 9 p.m., River Bar, 661 Assembly Row, Somerville. $25 to $30.

MORE NETWORKING

Talking about tech, plus some socializing

AIMC Business Solutions, the technology consulting company, will be hosting its May networking event on Monday at the Vault in Boston. Monday, 6 to 9 p.m., The Vault, 105 Water St., Boston. $10.

WORKSHOP

The art of staffing

The Enterprise Center at Salem State University is holding an event entitled Creative Staffing, which will give an overview of the many staffing choices available to local companies. Tuesday, 8 to 10 a.m., East Boston Savings Bank, 67 Prospect St., Peabody. $35.