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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, September 16, 2001

Community Calendar

Advertiser Staff

TODAY

• "HOW TO MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER," talk by Dr. Susan Gregg, 7-9 p.m., 568 Halekauwila St., top floor; $5. 536-8287.


TOMORROW

• GRAND PRAYER CEREMONY,led by the Tai Ji Men Cultural Goodwill Group, 7-9 p.m., Hawaii Theater.

• SCULPTURE DEDICATION, three basalt pillars titled "Ho'okahi," 9:30 a.m., Roosevelt High School campus. 586-0307.

• TAI CHI for eligible veterans and their families, 1-3 p.m., Spark M. Matsunaga Ambulatory Care Center, third Floor, Tripler Army Medical Center grounds, mountainside; bring discharge certificate DD 214 if not already registered with the VA; free. 433-7676.

• "DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY AND WOMEN," talk story session, 5-6 p.m., Waimanalo Health Center reception area. 259-7948 ext. 136.

• UNDERSTANDING ISLAM, course taught by Dr. Saleem Ahmed to share knowledge and dispel myths about the ancient religion, Monday's until Oct. 26, 6:30-8 p.m., University of Hawai'i, Webster Hall, Room 113, Manoa; call 554-5129 for further information and 956-7221 to register.

• SAT TEST INFORMATION SEMINAR for high school students 6:30-8 p.m., Wailuku Public Library, Maui; register. 888-235-7737.


TUESDAY

• LYON ARBORETUM CLASSES: "Experience the Joy Within: Relaxation Skills in Nature," 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, Oct. 2 and 9; $60 workshop, four two hour sessions; "Fabulous Fall Floral Arrangements," 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday; $16 fee; "Discover Plants From Top to Bottom," for kindergarten and first grade teachers, 9-11 a.m. Saturday; $16 fee; "Stepping Stones to Good Gardening," six session series including miniatures, water gardens, arboretum tour, bonsai, night lighting, holiday creations, 9-11:30 a.m. Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 18, Nov. 1, 15, Dec. 6; $8 per session; "Women in the Garden," health benefits of gardening, 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 29; $20 fee; Arbortum Tours 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, 1-2:30 p.m. Saturdays; $2.50 fee; 3860 Manoa Rd.; pre-registration required. 988-0456, fax: 988-0462.

• "GLOBAL WARMING," talk by Alan Lloyd, retired engineer, 10 a.m., for senior citizens, Central Union Church women's building, 1660 S. Beretania St., Makiki. 941-0957.

• "Consumer Health Information for Professionals," tips on how to evaluate Web sites, noon, Hawaii Medical Library, 1221 Punchbowl St., downtown; free; call for reservations. 536-9302 ext 127.

• "BEYOND COLLAPSE: CONTINUITY AND CHANGE IN NORTH KOREA TODAY," talk by Kenneth Quinones of North Korea for Mercy Corps, 4 p.m., Center for Korean Studies auditorium, 1881 East-West Road; free. 956-7041.


WEDNESDAY

• PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING for men with medical benefits at Tripler Army Medical Center, 1-3 p.m., Tripler urology clinic, 2A oceanside.

• Friends and Family Affected by Incarceration Together Healing, support groups facilitated by people who have lived through the experience, 6 p.m., first and third Wednesdays, Unity Church of Hawaii, 3608 Diamond Head Circle, Diamond Head/Kapahulu. 735-4436.


THURSDAY

• "ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES," workshop for community-based nonprofits by Volunteer Legal Services Hawai'i, 8:30 a.m.-noon, downtown headquarters, 545 Queen St., Suite 100 and Sept. 26, Queen Lili'uokalani Children's Center, 'Ewa Unit, Waipahu; also "FUNDRAISING BASICS," 1:30-5 p.m., today and Sept. 26, the 'Ewa Unit, Waipahu. 522-0682.

• HONOLULU NEWCOMERS CLUB, social lunch for newcomers to Honolulu, 11:30 a.m., Old Spaghetti Factory, Ward Warehouse; call for reservations. 944-3310.

• FLORAL DESIGN COMPETITION by 25 of the nation's most talented florists, 12:45-2:30 p.m., The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, Plantation Pre-Function Room, Maui; call for further information. 808-669-6200 (SAF registration desk, Kristy or Jennifer).

• SISTER EDNA DEMANCHE to be honored at the Hawaii Academy of Science's 76th annual meeting and recognition dinner, 5:45 p.m., Tree Tops Restaurant, Manoa; buffet dinner $18, members $10; reservation deadline Sept. 10. 956-7930.

• HAWAII AUDUBON SOCIETY ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER, 6-9 p.m., Hawai'i Imin Conference Center, garden level, Jefferson Hall, East-West Center, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, 1777 East-West Rd.; $25 admission; buffet dinner by Kaka'ako Kitchen, slide show/talk by wildlife artist, Patrick Ching; $25 fee; RSVP by Monday, 528-1432.


FRIDAY

• GRIEF SHARE, video seminar series and support group; 7-9 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1822 Ke'eaumoku St., Makiki. 532-1111.


SATURDAY

• FREE SPECIAL EDUCATION WORKSHOPS, "Empowerment Through Parental Recordkeeping," 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Department of Education Hilo Annex, 480 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, Hawai'i; bring child's evaluation and medical reports, IEPs, report cards, correspondence, a ring binder and index dividers and a recent photograph of your child; lunch on your own 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; "I.E.P. Consultation," hands-on help to address your child's special education needs, 1-4 p.m.; bring your child's current Individualized Education Program, most recent evaluation reports, highlighters markers (pink, green, yellow); post-it notes; call to reserve seat and hand out. 982-7130, 936-8890.


UPCOMING

• "R U READY? DISASTER RESPONSE FAIR," 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept. 30 and 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 1, Hawaii Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Waikiki; free, public welcome.

• BRIDGING THE COMMUNICATIONS GAP, communication and problem solving skills, and BREAKING THE CYCLE: BEHAVIOR PATTERNS AND EMOTIONAL REACTION, two six week series of classes; $18 each; call for Kailua and Honolulu schedules. 263-0355.

• NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL, O'AHU, ANNUAL CONFERENCE, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 5, Outrigger Canoe Club, Kalakaua Ave., diamondhead end, at Kapi'olani Park, educational program included; call for information and to register. 591-1297.