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TODAY
"The Eloquent Stillness of Stone," talk by Graham Parkes, professor in the department of philosophy, University of Hawai‘i-Manoa, presented by the UH-Manoa School of Architecture, 5 p.m. at the UH School of Architecture, Room 215; free. 956-3469.
Neighborhood board meeting, 7 p.m., Kalihi-Palama No. 15, Kapalama School cafeteria, 1601 North School St.
Neighborhood board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Makakilo/ Kapolei/Honokai Hale No. 34, Campbell Building, Laulima Room, 1001 Kamokila Blvd.
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 Hawai‘i-Manoa Center for South Asian Studies, 2:30-4 p.m. Tokioka Room, Moore Hall, Room 319. Free. 956-2677.
Neighborhood board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Pearl City No. 21, Pearl City Library, 1138 Waimano Home Road.
FRIDAY
The O‘ahu Metropolitan Planning Organization acts on a Draft 2025 O‘ahu Regional Transportation Plan Project Listing, and places an O‘ahu Ferry Project Presentation up for discussion, 2 p.m. in the City Council Committee Room, Room 205, Honolulu Hale. 587-2015.
Kako‘o ‘Ohana Pa‘ahao, 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 Lili‘uokalani Children’s Center, 1300 Halona St. 678-0693.
‘Ewa Neighborhood Board No. 23, 7 p.m., Parks and Recreation Committee meeting at Haseko Meeting Room, 919 Kuhina St., Room 101; agenda includes: community concerns regarding parks, reports, review of repair list.
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., Kapi‘olani 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 Hawai‘i-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 Hawai‘i, 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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