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 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.
Mediation Center of the Pacific seeking a few volunteer mediators, no prior experience needed; apply for the annual training session by today; fee for training. 521-6767.
Paul Bragg free exercise class 9-10:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday, 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, 400-mile ride around O‘ahu, Kaua‘i, Maui and the Big Island to benefit AIDS organizations, July 21-28, minimum $2,500 in pledges needed per rider, limited to 250 participants; $300 registration fee covers interisland air travel, campground lodging, meals, ground transportation. 1-888-285-9866.
TODAY
"A Nation Incarcerated: The Criminalization of the Native Hawaiian," talk by Healani Sonoda, chairperson of PONO, which advocates for Native Hawaiian rights and culturally sensitive rehabilitation, 3-4 p.m., Borders-Ward Centre; free. 596-8194.
TOMORROW
"Charles Lindbergh: Explorer and Environmentalist," lecture by Judith Ann Schiff, chief research archivist, Yale University Library; stories and slides with emphasis on Lindbergh's activities in Hawai‘i, 5:30-7 p.m., Luke Auditorium, Punahou School; sponsored by Yale Club of Hawai‘i; free; 5 p.m. reception; 531-0481.
"Intercultural Miscommunication," lecture by Min-Sun Kim, noon-1 p.m., Kapi‘olani Community College, 4303 Diamond Head Road, ‘Ilima 202C; Kim, an associate professor of speech, will focus on why some ethnic groups are talkative and others are not, as well as sources of misunderstanding; free. 944-7784.
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, "Trailering Your Boat," Thursday, "Piloting Your Boat"; 247-3793 (Bob Airhart); newly released U.S. Coast Guard video "Top Ten Rescues of the Century" available, call Petty Officer Lauren Smith for information. 541-2170.
"Access to Play Areas for Children with Disabilities: An Overview of the Final Design Guidelines," workshop, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Department of Health Laboratories Auditorium, 2725 Waimano Home Road; guidelines to affect schools, parks and child care centers; $15 per person. 586-8121.
"The Qur'an: Holy Book of Islam," lecture by Dr. A. Karim Khan, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Leeward Community College, 96-045 Ala Ike, Math/Science Building, Room 108 and noon-12:15 p.m. tomorrow, college General Technology Building, Room 105; free. 944-7784.
FEB. 28
"Prospects for the Asia Pacific Region in 2001," luncheon briefing by Charles Morrison, president of the East-West Center, 12:30-1:45 p.m., Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows, Big Island; $25 fee includes lunch, beverages, tax and gratuity; call Gary Yoshida. 944-7196.
"Is the Marcos Decision a ‘Dangerous Precedent’?" discussion between Jon Van Dyke, professor of law and Jerry Burris, editorial page editor, 5:30 p.m., William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawai‘i-Manoa; book reception for Van Dyke's latest publication, "International Law and Litigation in the U.S.", to follow; free, parking $3, Lower Campus Road; 956-3619.
MARCH 2
"Kokugaku School Relations: Hirata Atsutane and the Nudenoya, 1823-1834," lecture by Dr. Mark McNally, professor of history, 3-5 p.m., University of Hawai‘i-Manoa, Tokioka Room, Moore 319; free. 956-2665.
T'ai Chi Ch'uan lecture by Sifu Eddie Wu Kwong Yu, fifth-generation descendant of founder of the Wu style, 7 p.m., University of Hawai‘i-Manoa, Art Auditorium; on importance of following traditions; free. 542-1111.
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