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Posted on: Sunday, February 18, 2001

Community Calendar


TOMORROW

Paul Bragg free exercise class 9-10:30 a.m. Mon.-Sat., Fort DeRussy lawn, next to the Army Museum; 30th year, all ages welcome, conducted by his daughter, Pat.

Registration on for Paradise Bike Ride 2001, a 400-mile scenic ride around Oahu, Kauai, Maui and the Big Island to benefit five AIDS organizations, July 21-28, minimum $2,500 in pledges needed per rider, limited to 250 participants; $300 registration fee covers interisland air transportation, campground lodging, meals and ground transportation. 1-888-285-9866.

TUESDAY

"Dance Education Under Apartheid," lecture by Desiree Cremer, African dance instructor, Radford and Maryknoll High Schools, former resident of South Africa, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina Special Events Room 115; free. 944-7784.

WEDNESDAY

"The Eloquent Stillness of Stone," talk by Graham Parkes, professor in the department of philosophy, University of Hawaii-Manoa, presented by the UH-Manoa School of Architecture, 5 p.m. at the UH School of Architecture, Room 215; free. 956-3469.

THURSDAY

U.S. Coast Guard Boating Courses, to obtain certification and insurance and marine safety product discounts, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays through March 22, Kalaheo High School, 730 Iliana St., Room A-2; $35 fee includes manual, study guide and handouts; today, "Rules You Must Follow"; 247-3793 (Bob Airhart); also: newly released U.S. Coast Guard video, "Top Ten Rescues of the Century," available, call Petty Officer Lauren Smith for information. 541-2170. Habitat for Humanity, annual volunteer awards dinner and benefit, 7 p.m., Ala Moana Hotel Garden Lanai, $20 in advance or at the door. For more information, contact Kris at 988-9339 or see the Web site, www.honhabitat.org.

"South Asians in the United States," talk by Dr. Parmatma Saran, Baruch College, presented by University of Hawaii-Manoa Center for South Asian Studies, 2:30-4 p.m. Tokioka Room, Moore Hall, Room 319. Free. 956-2677.

FRIDAY

The Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization acts on a Draft 2025 Oahu Regional Transportation Plan Project Listing, and places an Oahu Ferry Project Presentation up for discussion, 2 p.m. in the City Council Committee Room, Room 205, Honolulu Hale. 587-2015.

Kakoo Ohana Paahao, support/activity group for families of current or former inmates, ex-inmates and all community members who want to change tomorrow by being pro-active today, 6:30 p.m. every Friday at Queen Liliuokalani Children’s Center, 1300 Halona St. 678-0693.

SATURDAY

"Art in Nature’s Garden," workshop for second through fourth grade teachers enabling students to relate to nature by way of photography, water colors, collages and haiku, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Lyon Arboretum, 3860 Manoa Road; $10 includes materials; register. 988-0471.

Feb. 25

"A Nation Incarcerated: The Criminalization of the Native Hawaiian," a talk concerning the Hawaiian community by Healani Sonoda, chair of Protect Our Native Ohana, which advocates for Native Hawaiian rights and culturally sensitive rehabilitation, 3 p.m., Borders Books Music Cafe, Ward Centre; free. 596-8194.

Feb. 26

"Intercultural Miscommunication," a lecture by Min-Sun Kim, noon-1 p.m., Kapiolani Community College, Ilima 202C, 4303 Diamond Head Road; free and open to the public. Call Carolina Wright-Lam at 944-7784 for more information.

Feb. 27

"The Qur’an: Holy Book of Islam," a lecture by Dr. A. Karim Khan, Leeward Community College, 96-045 Ala Ike, Pearl City, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Math/Science Building, Room 108, free and open to the public. A second lecture will be held from noon to 12:50 p.m., Feb. 28 in the General Technology Building, Room 105. Call Carolina Wright-Lam at 944-7784 for more information. Sponsored by the Pacific and Asian Affairs Council.

Feb. 28

"Is the Marcos Decision a Dangerous Precedent?’ " a discussion between Jon Van Dyke, professor of law at the University of Hawaii-Manoa law school, and Jerry Burris, editorial page editor of The Honolulu Advertiser, moderated by professor Belinda Aquino, director of the Center for Philippine Studies at the University of Hawaii, 5:30 p.m. at the William S. Richardson School of Law, UH-Manoa, followed by a book reception for Professor Van Dyke’s publication, "International Law and Litigation in the U.S." Free. Register by calling 956-3619 or e-mail jktanaka@hawaii.edu by Friday.

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