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Community Assns. Institute The Orange County regional chapter of the Community Assns. Institute will hold a luncheon meeting and a mini-trade show on safety and parking issues. Location:

Irvine Marriott Hotel, 18000 Von Karman Ave., Irvine Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers Information: (949) 380-7360 The chapter will also hold a leadership

training program. Location: Holiday Inn, 3131 S. Bristol St., Costa Mesa Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Cost: $25 for members and $35 for nonmembers Information: (949) 380-7360 TUESDAY AND SATURDAY

American Financial Services A free seminar for first-time home buyers conducted by Pasadena- based mortgage provider American Financial Services. Presenters will discuss financing programs

for first-time buyers, the tax benefits of homeownership and the steps involved in buying a home. Reservations are required. Locations: Tuesday--Pasadena Main Library, 285 E. Walnut St.,

Pasadena Saturday--1000 Fremont Ave., South Pasadena. Times: Tuesday--6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday--9:15 a.m. to noon. Cost: No charge. Information: American Financial Services, (626) 395-9620.

FRIDAY UCLA Extension An introduction to the state’s Subdivision Map Act, one of California’s most powerful land-use laws. The seminar looks at the act’s provisions and reviews other laws

that govern land subdivision, development and construction in the state. Instructors will discuss the responsibilities and powers of local governments and project applicants. The course

counts for six hours of credit. Location: World Trade Center, 350 S. Figueroa St., Suite 106 A/B, Los Angeles Time: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost: $260 Information: UCLA Extension Public Policy

Program, (310) 825-7885. To enroll, call (310) 825-9971 or (818) 784-7006 or visit https://www.uclaextension.org/publicpolicy. * Send event listings at least one week before publication to

Events Calendar, Real Estate Section, Los Angeles Times, 202 W. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90012, fax to Real Estate Events Calendar at (213) 237-4712 or e-mail [email protected]. MORE

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