Health Calendar
FRIDAY
A Chance Encounter, mix with other singles in an evening of entertainment in a smoke-free nightclub, a benefit for the American Lung Association programs, 6-9 p.m., Zanzabar Nightclub in Waikiki; $20. Tickets: 537-5966, ext. 309, 924-3939.
Cooking Demonstration and Tasting with Chef Kusuma Cooray, author of "The Fine Art of Cooking with Herbs and Spices," 6:30 p.m., Culinary Institute of the Pacific, Ohi'a Building, Kapi'olani Community College; $20 general, $5 with Healing Heart Coupon Book. 547-4466.
SATURDAY
"Community Re-Integration," Neuro-trauma and Disabilities Conference, speakers, panel discussions, information booths and displays, sponsored by the Brain Injury Association of Hawai'i, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., State Capitol Auditorium; $20 general and $5 for persons with disabilities and their care-givers (includes lunch). 941-0372.
Ki Development and Stress Relief Seminar, 9 a.m.-noon, Jodo Mission, 1429 Makiki Street; $5. 246-8194, 384-7555.
"Headache Relief with Acupressure," learn point locations and how to combine breath control and mental imagery to relieve headaches from instructor Marie Riley, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Windward Community College; $19. 235-7433.
Consciously Speaking, learn to create the life you want through the words you speak, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; $25. Call for registration and location: 479-5179.
Introduction to Pilates, 2-3:30 p.m., Kailua Fitness Center; free. 263-0101, 255-4862.
SUNDAY
"Back on Track: Maintaining Health and Well-Being During Crisis and Change," workshop led by Dr. Don Purcell, author of "The Power of Change," booksigning to follow lecture, noon at Borders-Waikele and 3 p.m. at Borders-Ward Centre; free. Information: (866) 280-1835.
"Peace of Mind," finding inner peace in turbulent times, talk by Dr. Susan Gregg, author of "Dance of Power and the Toltec Way," 7-9 p.m., the Lifeforce Center; $5. 536-8287.
WEDNESDAY
It's Not Your Fault, benefit luncheon for the Sex Abuse Treatment Center, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Ruth's Chris Steak House; $40. 535-7613.
Talks on Health Topics at the monthly meeting of the O'ahu Retired Teachers Association, Dr. Jonathan Okada speaks on "Dental Cosmetics" and Kristen Steuck speaks on "Breast Cancer Control and Prevention," 9-11:30 a.m., Kahala Recreational Center; annual association membership fee is $15. 949-6657.
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