Events seminars meetings talks. (Around the Town).

IREM Dinner

Nov. 13--The Greater New York Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) will host their annual dinner and awards at the Museum Club at Bridgewater's, atop the Fulton Market Building at the South Street Seaport. Cocktails will be served at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $150 per person and members and non members are invited. Advance reservations are required and must be made by Nov. 6. Event sponsors are Alexander Wall Corp., Macinnis, Ward & Associates, Inc. and Hazardous Elimination. For reservations or for more information please call 212.944.9445 or visit www.iremnyc.org.

Skyscraper Museum Event

Nov. 13--The Skyscraper Museum will hold a book talk on "The Lower Manhattan Plan of 1966" from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Carol Willis, director of the Skyscraper Museum, and architects Paul Willen and James Rossant will be the featured speakers at the event. The book talk will take place at the Institute of Fine Arts, at 1 E. 78th St. For registration and additional information please call [phone].

BOMA Lunch

Nov. 14--BOMA/NY will hold a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel, Astor Ballroom, at 1535 Broadway between 45th and 46th Streets. Bob Younglove, performance coach, PATH Associates will deliver a speech entitled "Dealing With Change." The luncheon will also feature an open bar sponsored by Building Security Services of NY, Inc. The cost is $75 for members and $85 for guests. For information call Hallie Sherck at [phone].

REX Networking Event

Nov. 14--A networking event sponsored by REX, the Young Real Estate Group of the Real Estate and Allied Trades Division of UJA-Federation of New York, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Light, 125 East 54th St. (between Park and Lexington.) Open to people between the ages of 25 and 35, the event attracts young professionals from the real estate, construction, and allied trades industries, including developers, owners, brokers, attorneys, and investment strategists. Sponsors of the evening's event include Cushman & Wakefield, Inc.; HSBC Bank USA; Fidelity National Title Insurance Company; Flatiron Real Estate Advisors; Lazer Aptheker Rosella & Yedid, P.C; and Milo Kleinberg Design Associates. The cost is $50 in advance and $60 at the door. To make a reservation or for additional information, please contact Belinda Lasky at 1-212-836-1442 or [e-mail].

YMBA Cocktail Reception

Nov. 14--The Young Mortgage Bankers Association (YMBA) will host a cocktail reception which will honor "40 Under 40," the next generation of top industry stars from finance, real estate and law as selected by and published in Real Estate New York magazine, which is sponsoring the event. The reception will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at The Yale Club, 50 Vanderbilt Ave. The cost is $100 for members, $125 for non-members, and $135 for those paying at the door. For reservations, contact Joann Macaluso at YMBA, [phone]. Credit cards are accepted.

Appraisal Institute Seminar

Nov. 14--The Appraisal Institute's Metro New York Chapter will present a seminar entitled "The Impact of the World Trade Center Disaster on Real Property Values Temporary or Permanent Impairment for Financial Reporting Purposes." The seminar is being sponsored by CoStar. Featured speakers will be: James MacCrate, MAT, principal, MacCrate Associates LLC; Terry Vaughn Grissom, Ph.D., Professor of Real Estate, Georgia State University; Dominick Pompeo, SRPA, Diversified Valuation Group. The event will be held at The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, 301 Park Ave. Registration begins at 3:30 p.m., followed by the seminar from 4 to 6 p.m., and a cocktail reception from 6-7:30 p.m. Cost is $75 for members; $125 for non-members. For phone reservations via credit card, call [phone]. To pay by check, please attach business card and make check payable to: Metro New York Chapter. Mail to: Metro NY Chapter of the Appraisal Institute, 60 East 42nd Street, Suite 1166, New York, NY 10165. Two hours of continuing education credi t is pending by New York State and the Appraisal Institute.

State of Israel Bonds Lunch

Nov. 14--State of Israel Bonds' Plumbing and Affiliated Mechanical Trades Division, a unit of its Real Estate and Construction Division, will honor Floyd Warkol, chairman and CEO of KSW Mechanical Services, at a luncheon at noon at the Rainbow Room in Rockefeller Plaza. The Division will also salute its affiliated unions-Enterprise Association of Steamfitters Local No. 638, Sheet Metal Workers' Local Union No. 28, and Plumbers Local Union No. 1-whose members came to the World Trade Center to volunteer their help following the 9-11 terrorist attack. Lawrence J. Levine of Par Plumbing Co. and Maureen D. O'Connor of Center Sheet Metal are campaign chairmen. William R. Abbate of Local 638, John Harrington of Local Union No. 28, and Don Sclafani of Local Union No. 1 are labor chairmen. Admission is $175 per person. For information, call Jeffrey Goldfarb at 212-644-2663, ext. 204.

Appraisal Institute Course

Nov. 15 and 16--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. David M. Bradley and Patricia Marshall 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].

Corporate Scandal Seminar

Nov. 19--Wolf Block will hold a breakfast seminar, entitled "Corporate Scandals and the Effect on the Attorney-Client Relationship," from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. The seminar will take place at the Yale Club, at 50 Vanderbilt Ave. For registration and additional information please call Rita Kelsall at [phone].

NRC Lunch

Nov. 19--The National Realty Club is holding a lunch at noon at the Williams Club, 24 East 39th St. Scott Singer, of the Singer & Bassuk Organization, will be the speaker. His topic will be "Financing Downtown Manhattan: Not Mission Impossible." The cost is $40 for members and $60 for nonmembers. Checks should be mailed to NRC, 380 Lexington Ave., Suite 1700, New York, NY 10168. For more information call Tamara or Burton Beck at [phone].

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 accepte d.

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].

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].

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 ($200 tax deductible), $2,500 per table of ten ($2,000 tax deductible.) For registration and additional information, please contact Gary Perl 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].