Around the town: events seminars meeting talks.

B'nai B'rith Lunch

Nov. 5--B'nai B'rith Real Estate Unit will hold its monthly luncheon, entield "A New Approach to Historic Preservation at South Street Seaport," starting at noon. Richard S. Berry, managing member of Zuberry Associates University will hold its annual conference on "Capital Markets and Pension Fund Investment." Larry Silverstein, of Silverstein Properties, will be among the speakers at the event. The conference will take place at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, at 301 Park Ave. For registration and additional information, please call [phone].

SMPS Seminar

Nov. 6--SMPS-NY will hold a professional development seminar, entitled "Marketing Basics for Technical Staff," from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Hafele Showroom, at 25 E. 26 th St. Members: $50 per person. Non-members: $65 per person. For registration and additional information, please call [phone].

Israel Bonds Luncheon

Nov. 6--State of Israel Bonds' real estate and construction division will hold its annual luncheon, starting at 11:30 a.m. Kent M. Swig, owner and co-chairman of Terra Holdings and chairman of the board of Swig Burris Equities, will be honored at the event. The luncheon will take place at The Pierre. Tickets: $180 per person. For registration and additional information please call Celine Bensimon at [phone].

Alzheimer's Foundation Ball

Nov. 7--The Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation will hold its 16th annual Remembrance Ball, starting at 7:00 p.m. The seven partners of the Engel Burman Senior Housing Group, will be honored at the event. The Ball will take place at the Garden City Hotel in Garden City, N.Y. Tickets: $500 per person. For registration and additional information, please call [phone].

Appraisal Institute Course

Nov. 10--The Long Island Chapter of the Appraisal Institute will hold a seven-hour continuing education course, entitled "Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice," from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The course will cover such topics as appraisal standards, appraiser qualifications and standards of practice. It will take place at the Citibank Conference Center, at EAB Plaza in Uniondale, N.Y. Members: $195 per person. Nonmembers: $210 per person. For registration and additional information, please call (516) 2488964.

IABS Lunch

Nov. 11--IABS will hold its fall luncheon, starting at noon. Eugene Hutchinson, consul general of Ireland, will be the featured speaker at the event. The event will take place at the Manhattan Club, at 201 W. 52 nd St. Members: $70 per person. Non-members: $100 per person. For registration and additional information, please call Martina O'Donoghue at [phone].

Building Congress Breakfast Forum

Nov. 12--New York Building Congress will hold a Construction Industry Breakfast Forum, starting at 8:00 a.m. Kathleen Grimm, deputy chancellor of finance and administration with the New York City Department of Education, and William H. Goldstein, president and chief executive officer of the New York City School Construction Authority, will be the featured speaker at the event. The Forum will take place at Club 101, at 101 Park Ave. Members: $45 per person. Non-members: $65 per person. For registration and additional information, please call [phone].

PWC Networking Event

Nov. 12--Professional Women in Construction will hold a grand networking trade fair from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Pfizer Conference Center, at 235 E. 42 nd St. Members: $50 per person. Nonmembers: $65 per person. For registration and additional information, please call [phone].

LICBDC Lunch

Nov. 12--The Long Island City Business Development Corporation will hold its annual luncheon and trade show from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mayor Michael Bloomberg will be the featured speaker at the event. It will take place at Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. Members: $80 per person. Non-members: $90 per person. For registration and additional information, please call (718) 7865300.

BOMA Trade Show

Nov. 12--Building Owners and Manager Association will hold its 2003 Energy Awareness Day, Trade Show and Luncheon from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, at 1535 Broadway. Members: $135 per person for presentation and luncheon. Nonmembers: $195 per person for presentation and luncheon. For registration and additional information, please call [phone].

IREM Awards Dinner

Nov. 12--Institute of Real Estate Management will hold its annual dinner and awards ceremony from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Edward Riguardi, managing director of Jones Lang LaSalle, will be honored at the event. The ceremony will take place at the museum Club at Bridgewater's, at 11 Fulton St. Tickets: $150 per person. For registration and additional information please call Sheila Still at [phone].

UJA Federation Event

Nov. 13--The UJA Federation of New York will hold its annual outreach and networking event from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The event will take place at 135 W. 41 st St. Tickets: $50 per person. For registration and additional information, please call Jodi Chase at [phone].

REBNY Breakfast

Nov. 18--The Real Estate Board of New York will hold its third annual Residential Management Leadership Breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Kenneth T. Jackson, president of the New York Historical Society and chairman of the history department with Columbia University, will be the featured speaker at the event. The breakfast will take place at the Yale Club, at 50 Vanderbilt Ave. Tickets: $50 per person. For registration and additional information, please call Susi Moore at [phone].

RELA Breakfast

Nov. 18--The Real Estate Lenders Association will hold its monthly breakfast meeting from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Bruce Ratner, chief executive officer and president of Forest City Ratner Companies, will be the featured speaker at the event. The breakfast will take place at the Sky Club, at 200 Park Ave. Members: Free of charge. Nonmembers: $30 per person. For registration and additional information, please call Arlene Stock at [phone].

NYARM Meeting

Nov. 19--The New York Association of Realty Managers will hold a membership meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The meeting will include learning sessions on mold, ethics and alternative use management, a networking opportunity and lunch. It will take place at Tavern on the Green, at Central Park West and 67 th St. Members: $60 per person. Nonmembers: $120 per person. For registration and additional information, call [phone].

SMPS Breakfast

Nov. 19--SMPS-NY will hold a breakfast program, entitled "How to Be Successful in Design/ Build," from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The event will take place at Union League Club, at 38 E. 37 th St. members: $65 per person. Non-members: $85 per person. For registration and additional information, please call [phone]

Energy Buyers Forum

Nov. 19--The New York Energy Buyers Forum will hold a seminar on "New Energy-Efficient Lighting Technologies" from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The event will take place at 780 Third Ave. Members: free of charge. Non-members: $50 per person. For registration and additional information, please call [phone].