Around town: events seminars meetings talks.

Israel Bonds lunch

June 21--Architect Costas Kondylis, senior partner of Costas Kondylis and Partners, will be honored at the annual luncheon of State of Israel Bonds' Architects, Designers & Engineers Division at 11:30 a.m. at the Mandarin Oriental New York. Kondylis will receive the Builder of Israel Award for his support of the Israel Bonds program to strengthen Israel's economy. Alan Goldstein and David West, partners of Kondylis' firm, are among the industry leaders serving as chairmen of the event. Arye Mekel, Israel's Consul General in New York, is guest speaker. Admission is $195 per person. For reservations, call Morgan at [phone].

NYCREW Outing

June 21--NYCREW Network is excited to reprise its popular event, "NYCREW and You: Golfing for Fun and Profit" featuring golf lessons from the Golf Club's pros and exclusive use of the "A Tier" Hudson River driving ranges and putting green. The event takes place at the Golf Club at Chelsea Piers, Pier 59-23rd Street and the Hudson River from 6:30-8:00pm. Advance Registration is $65 for Members/$90 for Non-members.

ULI discussion

June21--Join the Urban Land Institute of New York as it presents a discussion of the cost and payback of sustainable construction from four nationally recognized speakers at The Union League Club, 38 East 37th Street. The event will be moderated by Timothy Carey, president and CEO NY Power Authority and will include panelists, Hillary Brown, founding principal, New Civic Works, Russell Albanese president, Albanese Organization and Peter Smith. Registration is from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m and the panel is from 8:00--9:30 a.m. To reserve a place, call 1-800-321-501.

NYBC breakfast

June 21--The New York Building Congress hosts a construction industry breakfast forum with Matthew Goldstein, chancellor of the City University of New York. Registration and reception begin at 8:00 a.m., followed by program and breakfast at 8:30 a.m., at Club 101, 101 Park Avenue (corner of 40th Street), lobby level. Fee: $55 for Building Congress members; $75 for non-members; an additional $10 for on-site registration. For reservations please visit www.buildingcongress.com, or for more information, call 212-481-9230.

AFNE Benefit

June22--Angel Flight North East, a network of more than 1,100 pilots who fly volunteer mercy missions will hold its first Long Island benefit--A Wing and A Heart--at the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale, NY, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.. The benefit will feature a dinner, silent auction, Warbird flyby, special presentation by the founder of AFNE, vip tours of the museum and a variety of raffle prizes. The Long Island benefit--A Wing and A Heart--is timely and aptly named, to raise awareness and funding to keep "Angel Flights" soaring for those incritical need. Contact Rudy Holesek for more details: [phone]

Appraisal Course

June 23-24--The Long Island Chapter of the Appraisal Institute offers a two-day course covering the basic rules for ethical behavior and competent performance at the Marriott Residence in Plainview. Appraisal Institute designation and membership continuing education requirements. For more information call [phone]

Co-op Counsel

June 24--Carmen Lee Shue, owner/president of Lee Shue Realty, Inc. will present her successful and innovative lecture "A Practical Guide to Buying a Co-op, Condo or a House ... Things You Should Know and Mistakes to Avoid" at the New York Public Library, (Science, Industry & Business Library) (SIBL) on, 2006 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m

MBA Outing

June 26--The Mortgage Bankers Association of NY will be hosting its annual golf and tennis outing at the North Shore Country Club Glen Head, New York. Join us for brunch, a full day of Golf or Tennis & Dinner, trophies and door prizes. Call Brenda Kenny for reservations at 516-333-5808

IMN Forum

June 27 to 28--Top opportunity and private fund professionals will gather at Information Management Network's 7th annual US Real Estate Opportunity & Private Fund Investing Forum at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers. For more information visit http://www.imn.org/eej911/pr.

Evening Seminar

June28--Jean Callaci, a career development specialist and a principal of the JM Group, will host a seminar on career development. The seminar is from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m and takes place at the Herman Miller NY National Design Center, 1177 Avenue of the Americas (between 45th/ 46th) on the 17th floor. No charge for members. Fee for non-members, $25.

NYREI Seminar

June 29--New York Real Estate Institute debuts a new two-part seminar: part one, "The Power of Public Relations in Real Estate" will be taught by publicity firm owner, Kelly Kreth; part two, "Spreading the Word Online" will be taught by real estate Internet marketing expert, Michael Zittel. The class will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the NYREI, 139 W. 35th Street, 2nd Floor. The cost is $295. For more information call 212-967-7508 or visit www.nyrei.com.

NYCREW Summer Breakfasts

June 29--NYCREW Network kicks off its annual "Summer Breakfast Briefings" featuring the "Leading Ladies of NYC Real Estate", with Margueritte M. Brogan, managing director, Lehman Brothers, Inc., as its first speaker for 2006. The event will take place at Sullivan & Worcester LLP, 1290 Avenue of the Americas, 29th floor, from 8:00-9:15am. Advance Registration is $25 for Members/$30 for Non-members. For more details and to register, email ny [e-mail]

WTC Model Exhibition

Thru July 9--Last chance to see the original World Trade Center model created in 1968-1971 for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey by the architect, Minoru Yamasaki. The monumental model, built at a scale of 1:200, with twin towers that are nearly 9 feet tall, remains on display at The Skyscraper Museum through July 9, when it will return to storage. The Skyscraper Museum is located at 39 Battery Place, New York, NY 10280. Hours: Noon--6 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Admission: $5; $2.50 for students and seniors. Call 212 945-6324 or log on to www.skyscraper.org

Israel Bonds Dinner

July 17--Israel Bond's Construction & Building Trades Division will honor Louis J. Coletti, president and CEO of the Building Trades Employers' Association, at a dinner starting 5 p.m. Honorary chairs:Daniel R. Tishman of Tishman Realty & Construction Co. and Edwards J. Malloy of the Building and Construction Trades Council. Event chairs: Stephen R. Karafiol of Tishman Construction Corp.; Michael F. Russo of Fresh Meadow Mechanical Corp.; and Edward J. Walsh of the Iron Workers District Council. Cost: $700/person or $2500/ foursome for golf and dinner and $200/person for dinner only. Please contact Celine Leeds at [phone] to make a reservation.

AE Medical School Tournament

July 18--The Men's Division of Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University will hold its Annual Dinner & Golf Tournament on Tuesday, at the Hudson National Golf Club in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y. The event will honor Jonathan L. Mechanic, chairman of the Real Estate Department of FriedFrank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP, and an enthusiastic member of the men's division. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. with registration and brunch. A golf clinic will be held at 10:30 a.m prior to the tournament's 11:30 shotgun start. Information about participating as a player or sponsor can be obtained by calling Frances Shahar at [phone].

2006 Building Brooklyn Awards

July 18--The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Building Brooklyn Awards at the Brooklyn Museum from 5.30 to 8.30 pm. The Awards also recognizes two individuals who have had a positive impact on the borough's economy and quality of life. Daniel L. Doctoroff, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development, will be the evening's special guest. Tickets for the event are $150; trade show tables are $300. Call Mack Tham at (718) 8751000.

Appraisal Course

July20-29--The Long Island Chapter of the Appraisal Institute offers a course in advanced income capitalization at the Marriott Residence Inn, in Plainview. The course will review income capitalization concepts, estimating cash flows, investment analysis and risk analysis. The cost is $495 for members; $565 for non-members. Tel: [phone]

NAHREP Awards

July 22--The New York Chapter of The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, will hold its first Gala B all Awards banquet. The event will honor real estate professional, Jacky Teplitzky, an executive vice president with Prudential Douglas Elliman and Maria Roman, special assistant to New York State Governor George Pataki. Francis Martinez Myers, chairman of NAHREP-National and one of HispanicBusiness Magazine's Top 100 influential Hispanics will be the event keynote speaker. The gala will be held at Terrace On The Park, Flushing, New York. It begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $175 and may be purchased on-line at www.narepnyc.org. For more information about NAHREP and its services, please call [phone].

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