Health Calendar

TODAY

"Find Health Information on the Internet Using MedlinePlus and PubMed," workshop sponsored by the Consumer Health Information Center and the State Public Library, 9 -10:30 a.m., Hawai‘i Medical Library, 536-9302, ext. 127.; also 10:30 a.m. -noon, Saturday at Pearl City Public Library, 453-6566; free.

"Betrayal of Trust," lecture on the breakdown of public health by Laurie Garrett, 12:30-1:45; also "Bioterrorism," talk on the threat of bioterrorism, 6-7:15 p.m., Kuakini Hale Pulama Mau Auditorium; free. 589-5143.

"As Families Grow Older," workshops for older adults and their families on how to plan for future care, 7-8:30 p.m. continues each Thursday through March 29, St. Mark’s Church; free. 737-1748.

"Dying Well: Reclaiming the End of Life," Dr. Ira Byock lectures on personal, family and medical issues surrounding death and dying, sponsored by Hospice Hawai‘i, 7:30 p.m., Hibiscus II Room, Ala Moana Hotel; free. 924-9255.

FRIDAY

Vaccine clinic, final clinic offered by Castle Medical Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Mc Cully Times Market; $16 for flu and $26 for pneumonia vaccines. 234-7142.

"Music is Good Medicine," with performance by Col—n, sponsored by Queen’s Physician Group, noon-1 p.m., Tamarind Park; free. 532-6181.

"Treatment of Brain Tumor with Gamma Knife," internet chat with Dr. Maurice Nicholson, 2-3 p.m., www.stfrancishawaii.org/; free. 547-6337.

"Increasing Your Energy Level Through Yoga," class for adults and teens led by Catherine Hage, 6-7 p.m., Pacific Ballet Academy, Niu Valley Center; free. 373-3501.

SATURDAY

Chi-Lel Qi Gong, introductory class/practice, sponsored by Blue Sky Healing Arts, 9 a.m.-noon, Diamond Head end of Kapi‘olani Park; free. 396-9080.

SUNDAY

"The Art of Energy: Self Empowerment Seminar," increase energy, reduce stress, enhance mental ability, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Honolulu Club; $200. 536-4601.

TUESDAY

Waimanalo Weight Reduction Program, noon-1 p.m.; Waimanalo Health Center; free. 259-7948.

WEDNESDAY

"How to Get Fit With Less," how to train aerobically with certified personal trainer Kiwi Heilman, noon, Lifeguard Stand near Magic Island bathrooms, Ala Moana Beach Park; free. 586-4671.

"Meditation for Health & Stress Reduction," lecture and practice with Dr. Dean Nelson, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Kailua Fitness Center; free. 261-5566.

FEB. 29

"Laughter in the Best Medicine," benefit for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Hawai‘i Chapter, comedians Duane Goad and Kermet Apio, emceed by Paul Ogata, dinner, silent auction and awards ceremony, 5:30 p.m. start time with dinner at 7 p.m., Hawai‘i Ballroom, Sheraton Waikiki; $100 per person, with corporations encouraged to sponsor tables to include Leukemia families. 534-1222.

UPCOMING

"A Potpourri of Heart Healthy Foods," gourmet buffet and cooking demonstration with Chef Kusuma Cooray, 6:30 p.m., March 2, Culinary Institute of the Pacific, Ohi‘a Building, Kapi‘olani Community College; $20 or free with "The Healing Heart Coupon Book." Reserve by Feb. 26. 547-4466.

The Health Calendar appears in the Island Life section each Thursday. Send announcements to: Health Calendar, Island Life, Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802. Fax: 525-8055.

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