EVENTS CALENDAR
TUESDAY
Trade show: Community Assns. Institute meeting and trade show. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Held at Irvine Marriott Hotel, 18000 Von Karman Ave., Irvine. Orange County Regional CAI Chapter, (949) 380-7360. $35 members, $45 nonmembers.
WEDNESDAY
First-time buyers: Home-buyers workshop provided for low-and moderate-income families that are considering purchasing a home. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Held at Central Recovery Development Project, 3313 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles. For reservations: (323) 730-5289. Free.
WEDNESDAY
Low-interest loans: For the home-buyer, focusing on home-improvement grants, matching programs and low-interest loans awarded by Los Angeles’ Community Redevelopment Agency to first-time buyers. Mortgage and credit information, tips on selecting a Realtor. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Held at Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, 5220 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Reservations: (800) 533-9101. Free.
SATURDAY
Home buying 101: The home-buying process, including how to find Realtors, steps to obtaining a loan, and the rights and responsibilities of home buyers. 9 a.m. to noon. Home Loan Counseling Center, 4060 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. Reservations: (323) 846-8100. Free.
SATURDAY
Buyers’ tips: How to purchase a home and information on credit scoring, tax benefits and loans. 9:15 a.m. to noon. American Financial, 1000 Fremont Ave., South Pasadena. Reservations: (626) 395-9620. Free.
SATURDAY
Habitat concerns: The Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers Watershed Council explores habitat destruction and restoration of the region’s coastal plains, wetlands and mountains. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power auditorium, 111 N. Hope St., Los Angeles. (213) 367-411. $15, includes coffee, lunch, conference materials, parking.
MAY 20
Historic home tour: The Gamble House, Victorian-era homes in the Heritage Square Museum, the Lummis Home and Garden and the mansion that houses Pasadena Historical Museum--part of Museums of the Arroyo Day festival. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Events throughout the day at each location. Shuttle service begins at 11 a.m. from parking lots at the Pasadena Historical Museum, 470 W. Walnut St., Pasadena; the Heritage Square Museum, 3800 Homer St., Los Angeles; and the Southwest Museum, 234 Museum Drive, Los Angeles. Information: (800) 740-8687. Free.
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Send event listings on company letterhead at least 10 days before publication to Events Calendar, Real Estate Section, Los Angeles Times, 202 W. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 or fax to Real Estate Events Calendar at (213) 237-4712.