Around the town events seminars meetings talks.

NYARM Lunch

Nov. 20 -- The New York Association of Realty Managers, NYARM, holds its monthly membership meeting, starting with a pre-lunch LEARNING SESSION from 11 a.m. to noon with a practical approach to OSHA presented in depth by a panel. Subject material will be geared towards apartment building resident managers, property managers, superintendents, professionals and vendors who have an interest in this aspect of building management. Followed by the popular noon to 1 p.m. open bar networking featuring consulting booths manned by professionals versant in OSHA answering questions one-on-one. Luncheon from 1 to 2 p.m. with principal speaker Jeffrey A. Goldberg, Ph.D., certified psychologist, speaking about how to motivate building staff to follow the safety guide lines and regulations Tavern on The Green, Central Park West at 67th Street. All-inclusive fee: $60 members; $120 non-members. RSVP required. Contact executive director margie Russell, via www.nyarm.org, [e-mail] or [phone]. Credit cards accept ed.

Energy Buyers Forum Panel

Nov. 20 -- The New York Energy Buyers Forum will hold panel discussion, entitled "Catching the Next Wave of Change: How FERC's Standard Market Design Could Affect Your Bottom Line," from 8:45 to 11 a.m. Scott Miller, of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Bill Museler, CEO of NY Independent System Operator, Chris DeGraffenreid, director of NY Power Authority, Brian Hayduk, vice president of Constellation NewEnergy, and Terry Kain, of Keyspan Ravenswood Generating Plant, will participate in the discussion. The event will take place at 5 Times Square. Members: $50 per person. Non-members: $100 per person. For registration and additional information please call [phone].

Architect Awards Dinner

Nov. 20 -- The New York Society of Architects will hold its 96th annual awards dinner from starting at 6:30 p.m. Award recipients will include Gruzen Samton, LLP, Marvin Meltzer, and the Municipal Art Society. The event will take place at 200 Fifth Club at 200 Fifth Ave. For registration and additional information please call [phone].

ULI Conference

Nov. 21 -- Urban Land Institute Westchester/ Fairfield Council will host a breakfast conference called "Downtown White Plains -- Where the Action Is" from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza White Plains, 66 Hale Ave., White Plains Guest speakers include Bruce Berg, executive vice president, Cappelli Enterprises; Peter Gilpatric, senior vice president of LCOR; Sue Habel, commissioner of planning for White Plains and John Goodkind, managing principal of Newmark & Company Real Estate Inc. The registration deadline is Nov. 19. For more information, call Urban Land Westchester/ Fairfield at [phone] or email [e-mail].

Bronx Manhattan North Association Breakfast

Nov. 26 -- The Bronx-Manhattan North Association of Realtors will holds a breakfast seminar devoted to Retirement planning from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Karen Aroety, financial consultant with Salomon Smith Barney, will be the featured speaker at the event. The event will take place at the Joe & Joe Restaurant, at 1001 Castle Hill Ave. in the Bronx. Members: $15 per person. Non-members: $25 per person. For registration and additional information please call [phone].

Triple Play Convention

Dec. 3-5 - The New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS[R] are sponsoring Triple Play. 2002 Convention and Trade Expo at the Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, N.J. Over 40 educational sessions are scheduled featuring top national and industry speakers and trainers, many offering CE credit. The 85,000-SF exhibition hall showcases the latest real estate products and services from more than 275 industry suppliers and servicers. Best-selling author and TV host Suze Orman will share tips for accumulating wealth as the keynote speaker of the Grand Assembly. Opening the Grand Assembly are The Capital Steps, a troupe of current and former Congressional staffers who present a humorous look at serious issues. Registration is open to REALTORS[R] and to nonmembers. Register online at www.realtorstripleplay.com. For more information call the Manhattan Association of REALTORS[R] at 212 879-9166.

State of Israel Bonds Lunch

Dec. 3 - State of Israel Bonds' Electrical Industries Division, a unit of its Real Estate and Construction Division, will honor Matthew Gold,

David I. Samuels, Alan S. Fishbone, and Douglas R. Griffith at a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the Grand Hyatt New York. Gold is president of Midtown Electric Supply Corp. Samuels and Fishbone are principals of the electrical contracting firm Robert B. Samuels Inc. Griffith is a business representative of Local Union No. 3 of the I.B.E.W. Howard Hirsch of Forest Electric Corp. and David Pinter of Zwicker Electric Co. are chairmen. Ambassador Alon Pinkas, Israel's Consul General in New York, is guest speaker. Admission is $135 per person. For information, call Marc Rosen at 212-644-2663, ext.476.

AREW Star Breakfast

Dec. 3 -- The Association of Real Estate Women will hold its Star Breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The event will take place at the New York Hilton Hotel, on Sixth Ave., between 53rd and 54th Street. Tickets: $65 per person. For registration and additional information please call [phone].

AREW Lunch

Dec. 3 -- The Association of Real Estate Women will hold its monthly networking reception and luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mary Ann Tighe, president and CEO of CB Richard Ellis, will be the featured speaker at the event. The. luncheon will take place at the Harvard Club, at 27 W. 44th St. Members: free of charge. Non-members: $75 per person. For registration and additional information please call [phone].

Newman Institute Conference

Dec. 5 - "China's Emerging Cities: Beijing/ Shanghai" will be the subject of discussion at The Steven L. Newman Real Estate Institute's breakfast/ luncheon conference from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The William & Anita Newman Conference Center, 151 East 25th St. Guest speakers include Matthew Goldstein, Chancellor of the City University of New York; Kelly Chow, Executive Chairman, The US-China Real Estate Committee and Yang Jiechi, The Ambassador of The People's Republic of China to the United States. For more information, please call Margo Weaker at 212-802-5940.

PWC Dinner Dance

Dec. 6 -- Professional Women in Construction will hold its 23rd annual Holiday Dinner Dance, starting at 7 p.m. The event will take place at the Yale Club Ballroom, at 50 Vanderbilt Ave. Tickets: $300 per person. For registration and additional information please call [phone].

Appraisal Institute Course

Dec. 6 and 7 - The Long Island Chapter of the Appraisal Institute will offer a New York State-approved continuing education course, entitled "Standards of Professional Practice," from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Richard Marchitelli and David M. Bradley will serve as the instructors for the course. The classes will take place at the C.W. Post campus of Long Island University, at 720 Northern Boulevard in Brookville, N.Y. Members: $275 per person. Non-members: $325 per person. For registration and additional information please call [phone].

NYARM Dinner Dance

Dec. 7 - NYARM, The New York Association of Realty Managers will hold the annual dinner dance celebration at Marina del Rey "At the Waters Edge" in Throgs Neck, N.Y. The following people and companies will be honored during their Annual Dinner Dance. Mitchell Hammer, Property Manager of the Year; George Brady, Resident Manager of the Year; QNCC Licensed Electrical Contractors, Associate Member of the Year; Century Operating, Management Company of the Year; Greg Carlson, Dedicated to the Industry, Manager Member; Schechter & Brucker, PC, Dedicated to the Industry, Industry Member; Debbie Mustich, Ad Mart, Supporter & Friend of NYARM; and Michael Burton P.E., Senior VP URS Const. Corp., Designation as Honorary Board Member. For information regarding the Dinner Dance Celebration log onto www.nyarm.org or call executive director, Margie Russell at [phone].

National Housing Conference

Dec. 10 - The National Housing Conference will hold its 29th annual awards luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg will be the featured speaker at the event. The luncheon will take place at the Sheraton New York, at 811 Seventh Ave. For registration and additional information please call [phone], ext. 227.

ABO Holiday Party

Dec. 12 - The Associated Builders and Owners of Greater New York will be hosting its annual Holiday Cocktail Party at The National Arts Club, located at 15 Gramercy Park South (East 20th Street between Park Avenue South and Irving Place) from 5 to 8 p.m. The cost of the event is $60 for ABO members and $75 for nonmembers. For reservations or more information, please contact the ABO at [phone].

American ORT Lunch

Dec. 12 - The Real Estate and Construction Chapter of American ORT will be holding its annual tribute awards luncheon, honoring Jonathan Mechanic, Partner of Fired, Frank, Harris, Schriver, and Jacobson. The event will take place at the Sheraton New York and will begin at noon. Lunch will be served promptly at 1 p.m. The Price per ticket is $250 and $2,500 per table of 10. For registration and additional information, please contact Gary Perl 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 nonmembers. 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].