BUSINESS

Abe Lee seminar "When and How to Gift and Avoid Taxes." Learn about potential problems with the capital gains tax when giving gifts of stocks or real estate. Seminar addresses when to give, how much to give, how gifts are taxed, who pays the tax, how to give without losing control and income. Approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for certified public accountants. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday. 1221 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 310. Free. Call 591-4806.

Association of Information Technology Professionals monthly meeting. "Lans and Wans," by Eran Agmon of Comtest Technologies Inc. 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Ala Moana Hotel. Cost for members and students $15, nonmembers $25. Call 546-2084.

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. 6 to 9 p.m. in Kailua-Kona, next Monday, Board of Realtors Conference Room, Hillside Plaza, 76-6225 Kuakini Hwy.

HMSA self-care seminar on diabetes. Learn about nutrition, diabetes medications, controlling sugar highs and lows, preventing complications and easy exercise. 8:30 a.m. to noon June 26, HMSA Center Building, multi-purpose room. Free for HMSA members. Registration deadline next Monday. Call 948-6398.

Hawaii Economic Association meeting: Secretary General of the Pacific Basin Economic Council, Robert G. Lees will speak on "Positioning Hawaii's Companies for Asia-Pacific Business Success." 11:30 a.m. June 26, Plaza Club, 20th floor. Cost for members $16, nonmembers $20. Registration deadline noon June 25. Call 537-8137.

Honolulu Minority Business Development Center free orientation session, includes one-on-one consultation. 9 a.m. Tuesday and again June 24, Grant Thornton LLP, First Hawaiian Tower, Suite 1000, 1132 Bishop St. Call 531-6232.

Hawaii Society of Corporate Planners, "Hawaii: Your High Tech Paradise." Premiere of marketing video and panel discussion. 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Hawaii Prince Hotel, Mauna Kea Ballroom. Cost for members $25, nonmembers $30. Call 537-2356.

University of Hawaii-Hilo, Small Business Development Center Network workshop, "Beyond the Red Tape: SBA Loans." Learn about eligibili

ty, preparing the application and presenting the loan package to the bank. 10 a.m. to noon Thursday and again June 24, Business Information and Counseling Center, 130 Merchant St., Suite 1030. Call 522-8131.

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COMMUNITY

American Statistical Association, Hawaii chapter monthly meeting. "Farewell to Welfare?" by Patricia Murakami of the Department of Human Services. Learn about PONO, Hawaii's version of welfare reform. 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Wisteria Restaurant. Cost of lunch plus $2. Call 395-9320.

Bank of Hawaii seminar "Homeowners Guide to the Construction Process." Learn about organizing your project, selecting a builder, designing and financing the project. 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Mililani Golf Club. Free. Call 593-2808.

Engineers and Architects of Hawaii luncheons: "Engineering for the Physically Challenged," by Keith Matsunaga. Friday.

"Restoration of the Historic Allerton Estate" by Spencer Lineweber of Spencer Mason Architects,June 27, Both luncheons, noon to 1 p.m. downtown Richards Street YWCA, Room 205. Cost for members $7.50, nonmembers $8.50. Call 539-3852.

Federal Aviation Administration classes, "Operation Rain Check," on the principles of Air Traffic Control. Learn about how a control tower, center/approach control facility and flight service station operates, flight standards, radar control. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and June 28. Call 739-7573.

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ENERGY

Hawaii Natural Energy Institute and the University of Hawaii's Marine Biotechnology Center conference, "BioHydrogen '97: The International Conference on Biological Hydrogen Production". Topics include renewable energy research and development, and high-risk research, particularly as it relates to hydrogen energy. Next Monday through June 26, Kona, Hawaii. Call 956-2344 or 956-8890. E-mail at mkamiya@hawaii.edu.