Around the town: events seminars meetings talks.

IREM Lunch

April 16 -- The Greater New York Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) will hold their' monthly luncheon featuring special guest speaker Anthony Malkin, president of W&M Properties, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the New York Helmsley Hotel, 212 East 42nd Street. The cost is $65 and advance reservations are required. Please contact Sheila Still at [phone] or visit www.iremnyc.org.

Hispanics in Real Estate Networking Reception

April 17 -- The Hispanics in Real Estate and Construction New York Chapter will hold a networking event from 6 to 9 p.m. at Cort Furniture Rental, 711 Third Ave. (between 44th and 45th Streets.) The event is free for members and purchasing managers and $35 for non-members. To RSVP call Stephanie Daniels, program director at [phone] or email [e-mail].

NRC Panel

April 22 -- The National Realty Club will be hosting a panel discussion on opportunistic lending at noon at the Williams Club, 24 East 39th St. The panelists. will be Michael Boxer, partner, Ramius Capital Group LLC; Richard Katzenstein, managing director, MONY Realty Capital and Andy Kurtz, co-managing member, Spectrum Origination LLC. Our moderator is Jonathan Estreich of Estreich & Company, Inc, a long-time member of the NRC. Non-members must prepay for events. Checks should be sent to NRC, 380 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1700, New York, NY 10168.

Ethics Course

April 22 to 23 -- The Bronx Manhattan North. Association of Relators will hold a continuing education course, entitled "Equal and Ethical Service for Today's Consumer," from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Roseann Masterson will serve as the instructor for the course. The classes will take place at 1867 Willamsbridge Road in the Bronx. Members: $225 per person. Non-members: $250 per person. For registration and additional information please call [phone].

Real Estate Institute Course

April 25 to 27 -- The Real Estate Institute of New York University will offer a 22.5-hour continuing education course, entitled "Real Estate Principles Updated," from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The course will discuss such topics as fair housing, environmental disclosure, and recent amendments to Article 12A. The classes will take place at 11 W. 42nd St. For registration and additional information please call Sal Gulino at [phone].

NYARM Lunch

April 23 -- The New York Association of Realty Managers will hold its monthly luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. Paula 0. White, director of federal and state operations at the US Department of Labor, will be the featured speaker at the event. The luncheon will take place at Tavern on the Green, at Central Park West and 67th St. Members: $60 per person. Non-members: $120 per person. For registration and additional information please call [phone].

PWC Developers Forum

April 24 -- The Professional Women In Construction will present "Developers Forum" from 8 to 10 a.m., at The Mechanics Institute, 20 West 44th St., NYC. Moderator is Lois Weiss, real estate journal ist, NY Post. Speakers are Timothy S. Carey, president & CEO, Hugh L. Carey Battery Park City; MaryAnne Gilmartin, senior v.p., Forest City Ratner Companies; Izak Senbahar, president, Mexico Group. Tickets. are $75 ($10 surcharge at door if no advance reservation). RSVP to PWC at phone [phone], fax [phone] or email: [e-mail].

14th Street BID Forum

April 30 -- The 14th Street-Union Square BID will hold a forum at 8:30 a.m. for property managers and business owners: "Maintaining a Secure and Safe Union Square." This event will take place at Con Edison, 4 Irving Place, 19th Floor. Guest speakers will include Deputy Inspector Neil Spadaro of the Patrol Borough Manhattan South and others who will discuss district emergency and crisis prevention and planning efforts. Business owners, office managers, heads of security, property managers, and building superintendents are encouraged to attend this informative forum. Reservations are required. RSVP with name, company, and phone number via email to [e-mail] or call 212-460-1208.

Israel Bonds Dinner

May 4 -- State of Israel Bonds will hold a national dinner starting at 5 p.m. Burton P. Resnick, Scott A. Wolstein, Richard S. Ziman, and Itchko Ezratti will be honored at the event. The dinner will take place at the Grand Hyatt New York. Tickets: $185 per person. For reservations and additional information please call [phone], ext. 236.

RELA Golf Outing

May 5 -- The Real Estate Lenders Association will hold its 10th annual golf outing from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event will include brunch, cocktails, and an awards ceremony. It will take place. at the Hampshire Country Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y. Members: $270 for golf participation, $105 for event participation. Nonmembers: $330 for golf participation, $130 for event participation. For registration and additional information please call [phone].

Real Estate Institute Course

May 5 to 7 -- The Real Estate Institute of New York University will offer a 22.5-hour continuing education course, entitled "Update on Real Estate Contracts," from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The course will discuss such topics as the right of first refusal, restrictive covenants, and breach of contract. The. classes will take place at 11 W. 42nd St. For registration and additional information please call Sal Gulino at [phone].

Educational Alliance Dinner

May 7 -- The Educational Alliance Annual Benefit Dinner Honoring Nina and Daniel Libeskind at The Pierre, Fifth Avenue and 61" Street. Andrew M. Alper, president, New York City Economic Development Corporation is honorary dinner chair. Dinner co-chairs are Philip Altheim, " Alan B. Friedberg, Victoria and Lloyd Goldman, Daniella Luxembourg, Larry A. Silverstein and Daniel R. Tishman. Cocktails, 6:30 p.m.; dinner, 7:30 p.m. Black tie. Dietary laws observed. Seats start at $500. Call Sarah Murphy at (212) 8382660, ext. 18, for more information.

Building Congress Lunch

May 8 -- Gov. George E. Pataki will be the keynote speaker at the New York Building Congress 82nd Anniversary Leadership Awards Luncheon, honoring Empire Stare Development chairman Charles A. Gargano and Brookfield Financial Corporation chairman John E. Zuccotti. Reception 11:30 a.m.; Luncheon and Program 12:30 - 2 p.m. New York Hilton & Towers, 1335 Avenue of the Americas (between 53rd and 54th Streets), Grand Ballroom. Individual tickets are $250. For more information on tickets or sponsorships, call the Building Congress Event Office at [phone].

PWC Lunch

May 15 -- Professional Women In Construction will hold annual luncheon "Salute To Women Of Achievement" from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at The Yale Club, 50 Vanderbilt Ave. Honorees are Elaine Lazorwitz, director project controls, Skanska USA Building NY; Caren Franzini, executive director, NJ Economic Development Authority; Kelly M. Gillespie, president, Economic Project Solutions, Inc.; Angela J. Billinghurst, assistant project manager, Tishman Realty & Construction Co., Inc.; Mary Ellen Sacchetti, safety director, Plaza Construction Corp. The awards will be presented by Alair Townsend, publisher, Crain's; Natalie Keith, editor, Real Estate Weekly, Lois Weiss, NY Post; Jan Tuchman, editor-in-chief, -ENR, Heather Hatfield, publisher, NY Construction News. Luncheon tickets are $195; sponsorships and journal ads are available. For reservations and information contact PWC at phone [phone], fax [phone] or email: [e-mail].

Heroes of the Harbor Benefit

May 20 -- Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance will' 'hold its "Heroes of the Harbor" benefit from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Chelsea Art Museum, at 556 W. 22nd St. For registration and additional information please email [e-mail].

Realty Foundation Lunch

May 20 -- The Realty Foundation will hold its annual luncheon. Thomas A. Renyi, chairman and chief executive officer of the Bank of New York, will be honored at the event. The luncheon will take place at the Regent Hotel, at 55 Wall St. For registration and additional information please call Patricia Frank at [phone].

IREM Course

May 22 to Aug. 3 -- The Greater New York Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) will offer a course titled "Introduction to Real Estate Management" on ten Thursday evenings beginning May 22 through August 3. There will be no class on July 3. The course will be taught by Sandra Kerin, CPM at New York University's Midtown Center from 6 to 9 p.m. "Introduction to Real 'Estate Management is a preliminary course covering residential, office and retail properties. The textbook Principals of Real Estate Management, Fourteenth Edition is required and is included in the course fee of $625. To register or for more information please contact Sheila Still at [phone] or visit www.iremnyc.org

REBNY Breakfast

June 3 -- The Real Estate Board of New York will hold a commercial management leadership breakfast from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Edward A. Riguardi, vice president of REBNY's management division and managing director of Jones Lang LaSalle, will receive an Industry Leadership Award. The event will take place at the Sky Club, at 200 Park Ave. For registration and additional information please call [phone].

UJA-Federation Lunch

June 5 - UJA-Federation of New York's Real Estate and Allied Trades Division will honor Stephen M. Ross, founder and chief executive officer of The Related Companies, L.P., with the Jack D. Weiler Award at its annual Real Estate Luncheon at The Pierre Hotel (Fifth Avenue and 61st Street), beginning at 11:30 a.m. For further information, or to make a reservation, please contact Roni Krinsky at [phone] or via e-mail at [e-mail].

ABO Trade Show

June 10 - 11 -- The Associated Builders and Owners of Greater New York will hold its annual Building NY trade show. The event will take place at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. For registration and additional information please call [phone].