Events seminars meetings talks. (Around the Town).

Building Systems Course

Sept. 9 - Dec. 9 - BOMA-NJ will hold The Design, Operation and Maintenance of Building Systems, Part I, 19011 on Mondays from 6 to 9 p.m. at Schindler Elevator Corporation, 20 Whippany Road, Morristown, N.J.

This course teaches how to manage the ongoing operation and maintenance of building systems, gaining insight into the many issues that affect building efficiency and cost-effectiveness. For more information, call BOMA at [phone].

Energy Management Course

Sept. 10 - Dec. 10 - BOMA-NJ will hold Energy Management and Controls 12101 on Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schindler Elevator Corporation, 20 Whippany Road, Morristown, N.J. This is a BOMI Institute course and is required for both the SMT and SMA designation programs. It will also hold Environmental Health and Safety Issues on Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. at International Management Corporation, 80 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, N.J. This is a BOMI Institute course and is required for the RPA, FMA and SMA designation programs. For more information call BOMA at [phone].

Free Workshop Sept 12 - Brooklyn

Sept 12 - Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) and the Boricua College Small Business Development Center will present a free workshop "Safety, Health, and Environmental Requirements for Your Workplace" from 6 to 8 p.m. The workshop will be held at BEDC's offices 175 Remsen St., Suite 350, downtown Brooklyn. To register, call the Small Business Development Center at Boricua College, 718-963-4112, ext. 563. Seating is limited. The session is designed for small commercial or manufacturing businesses including those in the construction, printing, automobile-related, restaurant, and dry cleaning industries.

BOMA Lunch

Sept. 12 - BOMA/NY will hold a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel at 1535 Broadway between 45 and 46th Streets. The luncheon marks the premiere of the documentary and archival record "Everyday Heroes." The film is the first ever vehicle of its kind to recognize the personal and professional contributions made at all levels of the commercial property management and ownership field. The cost is $75 for members and $85 for guests. For more information, call Hallie Sherck at [phone].

YMBA Lunch

Sept. 12 - The Young Mortgage Bankers Association will host a luncheon and program beginning at noon at the Cornell Club, 6 East 44th St. The program, a "Meet The Lenders," is one of the organization (1)s most well attended annual events. The seminar features representatives from local lenders, such as thrifts, commercial banks, investment banks and insurance companies, who discuss the current state of the commercial real estate market. The cost is $50 per person for members paying in advance and $65 per person for non-members and those paying at the door. Due to limited seating, early registration is encouraged. For reservations, contact Joann Macaluso at YMBA, [phone]. Credit cards are accepted.

Municipal art society classes

Sept. 13 -- The Municipal Art Society will offer a continuing legal education program, dedicating to the issues surrounding the waterfront, from 8:40 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eileen Millett, Esq., counsel to the Interstate Environmental Commission, Michael B. Gerrard, Esq., general counsel to the Municipal Art Society, and Carter Craft, program director for the Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance, will be some of the speakers at the event. Members: $125 per person. Non-members: $150 per person. The program will take place at the Circle Line boat, departing from W. 42nd St. and 12th Ave. For registration and additional information please call [phone].

Appraisal institute course

Sept. 17 to Oct. 22 -- The Long Island Chapter of the Appraisal Institute will offer a New York State-approved continuing education course, entitled "Appraisal Principles" on 10 consecutive Tuesdays and Thursday, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Richard A. Meyer and Howard Morris will serve as instructors for the course. The classes will take place at 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].

RELA breakfast

Sept. 17 -- The Real Estate Lenders Association will hold its monthly breakfast from 8 to 9 a.m. Dr. Mickey D. Levy, chief economist with the Bank of America, will be the featured speaker at the event. The breakfast will take place at the Sky Club, on the 56th floor of 200 Park Ave. Members: free of charge. Non-members: $30 per person. For registration and additional information please call Arlene Stock at [phone].

Symposium & Dinner

Sept. 17 -- American Associates of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev will hold a symposium and annual dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. The event will honor Lloyd M. Goldman, president of BLBG Management Company. Shimon Peres, Israeli minister of foreign affairs, will be the featured speaker at the event. The symposium will take place at Cipriani 42nd St., at 110 E. 42nd St. For registration and additional information please call [phone].

MBA dinner

Sept. 18 -- The Mortgage Bankers Association of New York will holds its 11th annual "Tavern on the Green Dinner," starting at 6:45 p.m. Steven Spinola, president of the Real Estate Board of New York, will be the featured speaker at the event. The dinner will take place at Central Park West and W. 67th St. Members: $135 per person. Non-members: $165 per person. For registration and additional information please call [phone].

Architect seminar

Sept. 18 - Architects and designers can earn Continuing Education Credits (AIA/CES) while enjoying a day exploring the latest developments in flooring technology, design and industry trends -- for free! The first of six seminars sponsored by Ashlee Communications will be held in New York. Guest speakers include Kim Roberts of Crossville Porcelain Stone/USA; Barbara Schirmeister, color consultant and member of the Color Association of the U.S., Bob Daniels, TCA; Kevin Vaughn, Schluter; Dennis McLenand, Bisazza North America; and Mickey Sherman, Esq. Seminars are also planned in Los Angeles on October 24 and Washington, DC on November 21; other locations and dates to be announced. For more information and to reserve a space contact Doretta Green; 212-376-7722 or [e-mail].

PWC workshop

Sept. 18 -- Professional Women in Construction will holds a technical assistance workshop and opportunity fair from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Gwendolyn Colbert-Kushner will serve as the workshop leader. The event will take place at the Mechanics Institute, at 20 W. 44th St. For registration and additional information please call [phone].

IREM courses

Sept. 18 - The Greater New York Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management is conducting two courses that will begin this month. Introduction to Real Estate Management provides an overview of the management of residential, commercial and retail properties. It will be held on Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. beginning Sept. 19 through Dec. 5. The class will be held at NYU's Midtown Center, 11 West 42nd St. The course, registration and textbook fee is $625. Introduction to Apartment Management is a comprehensive introduction to all types of residential housing management. It will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. beginning Sept. 18 through Nov. 20. The class will be held at NYU's Midtown Center. The course, registration and textbook fee is $625. To register or for more information please call 212.944.9445 or visit www.iremnyc.org

ABO Lunch

Sept. 19 -- The Associated Builders and Owners of Greater New York will hod its monthly luncheon, starting at noon. Robert Borg, chairman of Kreisler Borg Florman, will speak about the rebuilding of the World Trade Center. The luncheon will take place at the Harvard Club, at 27 W. 44th St. Members: $70 per person. Non-members: $75 per person. For registration and additional information please call [phone].

PWC Golf Outing

Sept. 23 -- Professional Women in Construction will hold an all-day golf outing from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The event will take place at the Willow Ridge Country Club in Harrison, N.Y. Golf package: $300 per person. R & R package: $175 per person. For registration and additional information please call [phone].

Castle Golf Outing

Sept. 24 -- Castle Oil will holds Cooley's Anemia international golf outing from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will include brunch, cocktails, and dinner. It will take place at the Leewood Golf Club in Eastchester, N.Y. For registration and additional information please call [phone] or [phone].

Realty Club Lunch

Sept. 24 -- The National Realty Club will holds its monthly luncheon, entitled "Business Possibilities in the Non-Profit Sector," from noon to 2 p.m. Kenneth Levien, CEO of Levien & Co., will be the featured speaker at the event. The luncheon will take place at the Williams Club, at 24 E. 39th St. Members: $40 per person. Non-members: $60 per person. For registration and additional information please call Burton or Tamara Beck at [phone].

IREM Lunch

Sept. 25 -- IREM National President Edward H. Boudreau will give the keynote address at a joint luncheon of the IREM Greater New York and New Jersey Chapters at The Newark Club, One Newark Center, Newark, NJ. The event begins with a reception at 11:45 a.m., followed by lunch and the keynote address at 1 p.m. Tickets are $65, which includes roundtrip bus transportation. The bus will leave from the corner of 44th Street and Vanderbilt Avenue at 11 a.m. and will return at approximately 2:30 p.m. For tickets and further information, please call 212.944.9445 or register online at. The event is open to IREM members and non-members. Boudreau, CPM[R] IREM's 2002 National President will give an overview of recent changes within the organization and unveils future plans as IREM continues to expand and meet the needs of its increasing membership.

Real Estate Trade Show

Sept. 25 -- The Bronx-Manhattan North Association of Realtors will sponsor an Inaugural Real Estate Trade Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place at the Villa Barone Manor, at 737 Throgs Neck Expressway in the Bronx. For registration or additional information please call Janine Mosher at [phone].

Appraisal Institute Lunch

Sept. 25 - The Third Annual New York Conference of the Appraisal Institute's Metro New York Chapter will present a real estate perspective on the rebuilding of New York. "The Manhattan Skyline One Year Later" includes a luncheon with an address, "Reflections of New York City's Past, Present and Future," by former New York City Mayor Ed Koch. The conference, moderated by Cushman & Wakefield, features presentations by David Greenbaum, CEO, Vornado Realty Trust; Edward J. Minskoff, president, Edward J. Minskoff Equities, Inc.; Bruce C. Ratner, president, Forest City Ratner Companies; Steve Ross, CEO and chairman, Related Companies, L.P.; William Rudin, president, Rudin Management; Larry Silverstein, president and CEO, Silverstein Properties. The event will be held at The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, 301 Park Ave. Registration begins at 11 a.m., followed by the luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and conference program from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Guests may attend the luncheon only ($95 per person) or luncheon and conference ($285 per person). Certification of four hours of continuing education credit is pending by New York State and the Appraisal Institute. Reservations: phone [phone] or e-mail to [e-mail].

AREW Cocktail Reception

Sept. 26 - The Association of Real Estate Women (AREW) will hold its Fall Networking Cocktail Reception on at one of New York's hottest new spots -- Noche at 1604 Broadway between 48th and 49th Streets. The cocktail reception will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and include drinks, hors d'oeuvres and a buffet, all served with a modem pan-Latin flair amid wonderful Latin music. The cost is $100 per person for AREW members and $125 per person for non-members. Reservations are due by September 19th. Credit cards are accepted. Reservations: Phone [phone]; e-mail to [e-mail]; or mail check, made payable to AREW, 551 Fifth Ave., Suite 3025, New York, NY 10176.

Oct. 1 - The Greater New York Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and RY Management will be sponsoring a blood drive from from 2 - 7 p.m. at 1751 Second Ave. in the lobby level community room.