Around the town: events, seminars, meetings talks.

NRC Lunch

Jan. 6--Howard Michaels, chairman and CEO of Canton Group, Ltd., will be the guest speaker at a National Really Club luncheon at noon at the Williams Club, 24 East 39th St. The cost is $40 for members and $65 for nonmembers. To make reservations call [phone]. or email [e-mail]. Nonmembers must prepay to National Realty Club Inc., 380 Lexington Ave., Suite 1700, New York, NY 10168.

BOMA Lunch

Jan. 8--BOMA/NY will feature Arthur J. Mirante II, president and CEO of Cushman & Wakefield, at its luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel at 1535 Broadway between 45th and 46th Streets. Mirante will present "Crystal Ball 2003, Looking Ahead: Economic & Real Estate Forecast." The cost is $75 for members and $85 for guests. For more information call Hallie Sherek at [phone].

REBNY Mold Seminar

Jan. 8--The Real Estate Board of New York will hold a mold awareness seminar from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Eileen Lee, an environmental expert from the National Multi Housing Council, Christopher D'Andre, research scientist with the NYC Department of Health, and William Esposito, president of the Ambient Group, will be the featured speakers at the event. The seminar will take place at the Yale Club, at 50 Vanderbilt Ave. Members: $65 per person. Non-members: $80 per person. For registration and additional information please call Linda L. Rainey at [phone].

IREM Lunch

Jan. 16--The Greater New York Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) will hold their monthly luncheon featuring keynote speaker John Whitehead, chairman of the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. at The New York Helmsley Hotel, 212 East 42nd St. The cost is $65 and the event is open to both members and non-members. Seating is limited and will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. To reserve, please call Sheila Still at [phone].

PWC Forum

Jan. 16--Professional Women in Construction will holds a developers forum, entitled "Women Raise the Roofs," from 8 to 10 a.m. The event will take place at the Mechanics Institute, at 20 W. 44th St. Members: $65 per person. Non-members: $75 per person. For registration and additional information please call [phone].

Real Estate Closing Seminar

Jan. 17--Lorman Education Services will hold a one-day seminar, entitled "Real Estate Closings: From the Residential Home to the Multi-Unit Dwelling," from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Adam Leitman Bailey, Est., Adam J. Young Esq., Lucas A. Ferrara and others will be the featured speakers at the event. The seminar will take place at the New York Helmsley Hotel, at 212 E. 42nd St. Tuition: $289 per person. For registration and additional information please call [phone].

NRC Lunch

Jan. 21--Tax and assessment in NYC will be subject of discussion at a National Realty Club luncheon at noon at the Williams Club, 24 East 39th St. The cost is $40 for members and $65 for nonmembers. To make reservations call [phone] or email [e-mail]. Nonmembers must prepay to National Realty Club Inc., 380 Lexington Ave., Suite 1700, New York, NY 10168.

NRC Lunch

Feb. 3--Charles A. Brass, president, NYC Housing Development Corporation, will be the guest speaker at a National Realty Club luncheon at noon at the Williams Club, 24 East 39th St. The cost is $40 for members and $65 for nonmembers. To make reservations call [phone] or email [e-mail]. Nonmembers must prepay to National Realty Club Inc., 380 Lexington Ave., Suite 1700, New York, NY 10168.

PWC Networking Event

Feb. 25--Professional Women in Construction will hold "Meet The Construction Chiefs" networking event from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at La Maganette Ristorante, 50th Street & Third Avenue. Tickets are $50 for members and $65 for non-members. Exhibit table is $350 for members and $450 for non-members. For more information call [phone] or email [e-mail].

Appraisal Institute Course

Jan. 21 to Feb. 25--The Long Island Chapter of the Appraisal Institute will offer a continuing education course, entitled "Appraisal Principles," on Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The course will discuss the nature of appraisals, real estate markets, and the valuation process. The classes will take place at the C.W. Post campus of Long Island University, at 720 Northern Boulevard in Brookville, N.Y. Tuition: $400 per person. For registration and additional information please call [phone].

Appraisal Institute Course

March 11 to Apr. 15--The Long Island Chapter of the Appraisal Institute will offer a continuing education course, entitled "Appraisal Procedures," on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The course will review the valuation process and discuss appraisal mathematics, cost approach, and income capitalization approach. The classes will take place at the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University, at 720 Northern Boulevard in Brookville, N.Y. Tuition: $400 per person. For registration and additional information please call [phone].

Appraisal Institute Course

March 21 to 22--The Long Island Chapter of the Appraisal Institute will offer a continuing education course, entitled "Fair Housing and Fair Lending and Environmental Issues," on two consecutive days from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The course will discuss the appraiser's responsibilities on fair lending laws and regulations. The classes will take place at the C.W. Post campus of Long Island University, at 720 Northern Boulevard in Brookville, N.Y. Tuition: $210 per person. For registration and additional information please call [phone].

NRC Lunch

April 7--Dan Doctoroff, Deputy Mayor, will be the guest speaker at a National Realty Club luncheon at noon at the Williams Club, 24 East 39th St. The cost is $40 for members and $65 for nonmembers. To make reservations call [phone] or email [e-mail]. Nonmembers must prepay to National Realty Club Inc., 380 Lexington Ave., Suite 1700, New York, NY 10168.