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.

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.

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.