BUSINESS

Abe Lee: "How to Avoid Paying Capital Gains and Estate Taxes," a free seminar. 9:30 to 11 a.m. May 21, 1221 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 310. Seminar approved for 11/2 hours of continuing education credit for certified public accountants. Call 591-4806.

Honolulu Minority Business Development Center free orientation sessions, includes a one-on-one consultation. 9 a.m. May 20, Grant Thornton LLP, First Hawaiian Tower, Suite 1000, 1132 Bishop St. Free. Call 531-6232.

Environmental Protection Agency workshop, "The EPA and HUD Real Estate Notification and Disclosure Rule." New disclosure rule regarding information on lead-based paint hazard and its impact on how real estate is bought, sold, rented or leased. Real estate agents can learn about disclosure responsibilities. Free. Call 956-7361. Workshops will be held 6 to 9 p.m.:

Kauai: next Monday, Kauai Community College, Nursing Building, Room 128

Maui: May 21, Maui Community College, Kalama Building, Room 104A

Honolulu: May 22, University of Hawaii-Manoa, Business Administration Building, Room D104

Kailua-Kona: June 23, Board of Realtors Conference Room, Hillside Plaza, 76-6225 Kuakini Hwy.

Hawaii Society of Corporate Planners luncheon panel discussion, "The University of Hawaii at Manoa, Its Role in the Community and in Hawaii's Economic Future." Five faculty and staff members from UH will discuss the subject and answer questions. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Hawaii Prince Hotel, Mauna Kea Ballroom. Cost for members $25, nonmembers $30. Call 537-2356.

National Association of Industrial and Office Properties May meeting. "Japanese Economic Update" by Carol Y. Asai-Sato of Alston, Hunt, Floyd & Ing. 7:45 a.m. May 22, Pacific Club. Cost includes breakfast. Prepaid members $17, nonmembers $20. At the door for members $24, nonmembers $29. Call 262-0909.

Pacific Printing & Imaging Association seminar: "Beat the Stress and Clean Up the Mess! Building Professional Productivity Skills." 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Ilikai Hotel. Dinner chapter meeting to follow, "Winning Sales Skills for the Printing Professional," 5:30 p.m. Cost for members $96, additional attendee from same company $76. Nonmembers cost $136 for single, additional attendees from same company $116. Call 1-800-762-7328.

University of Hawaii-Hilo, Small Business Development Center Network: "Extending Credit and Getting Paid!" 6 to 9 p.m. May 21, Leeward Community College. Cost $25. For both Leeward office workshops, call 455-0477.

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COMMUNITY

Public Relations Society of America, Hawaii Chapter. Find out if public relations/lobbying made a difference in the 1997 legislative session from Senate President Norman Mizuguchi, House Speaker Joe Souki, lobbyist Red Morris, among others. 11:30 a.m. May 28, Sheraton Waikiki, Oahu Room. Cost for members $20, nonmembers $25, PRSSA students $15. Registration deadline May 23. Fax: 254-3286 or e-mail: luigi@aloha.com

Tech Corps Hawaii, "Connected: Digital Hawaii '97," a statewide festival showcasing new media in Hawaii. Exhibits include Web design, digital video, computer graphics and animation, educational tools and business applications. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Kapiolani Community College Cafeteria. Free. Call 539-3776.

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EDUCATION

Waikiki Aquarium, 1997 Natural History Lecture Series: "Coral Farming: A Tool for Research and Conservation" by director of Waikiki Aquarium, Bruce Carlson. Learn about the process of growing corals and prospects for research, conservation and hobbyists. 7:30 p.m. May 21, Waikiki Aquarium foyer. $4 donation. Call 923-9741.