Community Calendar

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SUNDAY

• Free qigong seminar on the ancient Chinese healing art by Limin Song noon-1:30 p.m., Kaimuki-Wai'alae YMCA, 4835 Kilauea Ave. 941-9707.
• Coach Riley Wallace will greet basketball fans at noon and 4 p.m., Borders Books and Music-Waikele, part of "Teacher Appreciation Weekend"; perks for educators. 676-6699.
  
  
  

MONDAY

• 12-step meeting for men and women recovering from drug/alcohol addiction, from 5:30 Mon.-Fri.; 12-step program for recovering men addicts only, 7-9 p.m.; care group for adult children of dysfunctional families, 7-9 p.m.; support group for those healing from divorce, 7-9 p.m., 45-815 Po'okela Road, Kane'ohe Bay area. 235-5814.
  
  
  

TUESDAY

• "Business in Hawai'i," Hawai'i Business Partnership talk on the importance of consumer relationships with brands, 8-10 a.m., Hawai'i Convention Center, Emalani Theater, Meeting Room 320; also a preview of Business in Hawai'i campaign; call for information. 533-4165.
• "Senior Safety," presentation for senior citizens by Officer Derek Dela Cruz, 10 a.m., Central Union Church women's building, 1660 S. Beretania St., Makiki. 941-0957.
• Shakti yoga class, a unique style of yoga complemented by meditation, affirmation and toning with sound, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Honolulu Church of Light, 1539 Kapi'olani Blvd.; $7 per class or $20 a month. 952-0880.
• "Fape Now!" televised panel on free appropriate public education 7-8 p.m., 'Olelo, channel 54 featuring deputy superintendent of education Clayton Fujie; director of school based behavioral health, Dr. Richard Hess; and special education attorney Karl Varady discussing the Felix consent decree, statewide compliance and the present outlook for mental health services for special needs students; live phone-in questions will be taken; sponsored by Central Oahu-Community Children's Council. 526-5852.
  
  
  

THURSDAY

• Anger control group for women 9-10:30 a.m.; anger control group for men 7-9 p.m., 45-815 Po'okela Road, Kane'ohe Bay area; no childcare available. 235-5814.
  
  
  

FRIDAY

• Silent vigil protesting U.S. involvement in Palestinian issues, 4-6 p.m., 'ewa side of Prince Kuhio Federal Building, 1300 Ala Moana 988-6266.
• Feng Shui workshop by East West Qigong International 5:45-7:15 p.m., 1518 Evelyn Lane, Makiki; how to arrange environments to harmonize with human life; $25. 941-9707.
• "Are Afghan Women Finally Free?: Oil, War and Afghan Women Waging Peace," talk by Sonali Kolhatkar, vice president, Afghan Women's Mission, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hemenway Theater, University of Hawai'i at Manoa; free. 956-3049.
• Kako'o 'ohana pa'ahao, support/activity group for families of present or former inmates, ex-inmates and community members who want positive change; 6:30 p.m., Queen Lili'uokalani Children's Center, 1300 Halona St. 833-7694.
• "Native Forest Birds," slide show/talk by Dr. Jim Groombride of Maui Forest Bird Project, 7 p.m., Downtown YWCA, 1040 Richards St; free. 538-6616.
  
  
  

SATURDAY

• Parkinson's Disease public symposium 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Kuakini Medical Center, Hale Pulama Mau Auditorium; topics: latest findings, deep brain stimulation, tai chi to improve strength and flexibility; audience questions to be addressed; $15 fee, $10 for additional household members, includes continental breakfast, parking, handouts; pre-register. 528-0935.