Community Calendar

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SUNDAY

• "FACULTY FANTASY," dance concert 4 to 9 p.m., Calvary-by-the-Sea Lutheran Church, 5339 Kalaniana'ole Highway, 'Aina Haina; featuring performances by teachers and students of The Movement Center and a dinner dance; dinner/show $16, show only $10; mail checks to 1215 Center St., Room 211, or charge by phone. 735-8641.

TUESDAY

• MEET THE CANDIDATES for Council District 2, State House districts 38 and 39, State Senate districts 17 and 22 and lieutenant governor and governor, 7 p.m., Mililani Mauka Elementary School cafeteria, 95-111 Maikaikai St.

• WAIKIKI/ALA MOANA IS LESS SAFE—LET'S DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! special community meeting hosted by Rep. Galen Fox 6:30 p.m., Hawai'i Convention Center, Room 320, on the issues of rising crime rates, highest national property crime rate, and violent people and substance abusers roaming the streets; convention center parking $3. 586-8520.

• MAKING RIBBON LEI(S) AND OTHER GIFTS OF ALOHA, demonstration by Coryn Tanaka and May Masaki on making ribbon and bead pieces including Mele Mele 'Ohai Ali'i and 'Ula'ula 'Ohai Ali'i 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Flora-Dec, 373 N. Nimitz Highway; free; book by presenters available for sale. 537-6194 ext. 222.

• S.A.T. REGISTRATION DEADLINE for College Connections test score improvement workshops at Campbell, Wai'anae, Kailua, Waipahu, Farrington, McKinley, Damien and St. Louis high schools and Academy of the Pacific. 540-0434.

• "BOATERS AND SHORELINE RESIDENTS: HOW TO WEATHER A HURRICANE," facts on safety preparedness at home and on the ocean by William Davis of Hawai'i County Civil Defense and Steve Budar of the Auxiliary Coast Guard 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thelma Parker Memorial Library, Waimea School, Waimea, Hawai'i; free. (808) 329-2861.

• SENIOR PRESENTATIONS: featuring Na Kupuna Kani Mau Leo Ukulele Group from Mo'ili'ili Senior Center, 10-11 a.m., Central Union Church Senior Center, women's building, Punahou and South Beretania streets, Makiki; free, free parking; come early for stretching exercises, bring lunch, stay for board games until 2 p.m. 941-0957.

THURSDAY

• PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S NETWORK LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m., Hale Koa Hotel, Hawai'i Room, first floor, featuring guest speaker, candidate for governor, Linda Lingle; members $18, guests $25, validated parking $2; vegetarian lunches available upon request; reserve by Monday. 533-4800.

• MEETING FOR ADOPTIVE FAMILIES interested in opening their homes to special needs children 6 p.m., Casey Family Programs, 1848 Nu'uanu Ave.; free. 521-9531.

• DIVORCE LAW IN HAWAI'I, information session by Family Court of the First Circuit noon to 1 p.m., Supreme Court conference room, second floor, Ali'iolani Hale, 417 S. King St., behind King Kamehameha's statue; free. 539-4448.

• POTTERY SALE, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Laniakea YWCA, 1040 Richards St.; repeats 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; free.

FRIDAY

• KAKO'O 'OHANA PA'AHAO, support/activity group for families of current 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.

• PEACE VIGIL sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee 4 to 6 p.m., Prince Kuhio Federal Building, 'ewa side, 1300 Ala Moana. 988-6266.

SATURDAY

• NIGHTWALK, explore tropical plants at night 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, end of Luluku Road, Kane'ohe; wear walking shoes, bring rain gear, flashlights and insect repellent; call to reserve; free. 233-7323.

• FREE SPIRIT CAPTAIN'S CLUB SILENT ART AUCTION AND CD RELEASE PARTY to benefit the local sailing program for disadvantaged youth; food, wine and entertainment while viewing; 2 to 6 p.m., Gentry Pacific Design Center, 560 N. Nimitz Highway; $20 in advance, $25 at the door, includes one Free Spirit guest pass. 239-2992.

• HELPING YOUR KIDS ACHIEVE SOCIAL SUCCESS, workshop for families of children with special needs, 1:45 to 4:15 p.m., Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse, 404 Kapahulu Ave.; presented by Hawai'i Families as Allies; child care available. 955-1196.

UPCOMING

• ROTARY CLUB OF KANE'OHE MEETING noon to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 27, Pohai Nani Good Samaritan Retirement Community, 45-090 Namoku St.; guest speaker Dr. Carl-Wilhelm Vogel, on the latest cancer research developments; $10 fee includes lunch; call Dr. Nishizawa to register. 262-2330.

ONGOING

• EXERCISE CLASSES: 9-10:30 a.m. Monday to Saturday, Fort DeRussy lawn, next to Army Museum; free; also cross training, low impact aerobics, Latin aerobics and Tae-Bo, 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Kuhio School cafeteria, 2759 S. King St.; $1 per class; coed; sports shoes and towel or mat recommended. 735-5755.

• BOX CAR OPEN RACING sponsored by American Box Car Racing International at its Pearl City track, summer hours 11 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays, 3-9 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; tennis shoes required; children under 18 must wear long pants and be accompanied by an adult; $6 per person, $4 with track pass, group rates and student sessions available. 947-3393.

• HELP AVAILABLE — drug/alcohol recovery for all 5:30 Tuesday (Patience, 554-6194) — Men: anger control 4:30 p.m. Sat.; love/sexual addiction 7 p.m. Monday; drug/alcohol recovery for men 7 p.m. Monday; attitude adjustment 5:30 p.m. Friday. (Ernie, 262-5930); Women: anger control 8 a.m. Saturday; drug/alcohol recovery 7 p.m. Monday; sexual abuse survivors, call for details. (Patience, 554-6194); Families: drug/alcohol recovery 7:30 p.m. Monday./7 p.m. Thursday; divorce care 7 p.m. Monday; overcoming depression 8:30 a.m. Sunday; care group for adult children of dysfunctional families, 7 p.m. Monday; grief share, call for details. (Pat, 254-4248); at Hope Chapel, 45-815 Po'okela Road, Kane'ohe Bay.

• HO'OMALUHIA BOTANICAL GARDEN EVENTS: Tropical Plant Walks 10 a.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays; Catch and Release Fishing 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, bring hand-held poles, small barbless hooks, non-live bait, lunch, water; walking shoes, insect repellent and rain gear required; free; garden open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, located at end of Luluku Road in Kane'ohe. 233-7323.

VOLUNTEERS

• OCEAN MENTORS needed by the Waikiki Aquarium; training program begins Oct. 1, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 8:30 to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays. 440-9020.

• HAWAI'I STATE ART MUSEUM volunteers needed as docents, education assistants, gallery attendants, information kiosk attendants and special event coordinators; individuals, groups of friends, service organizations and clubs welcome. 586-0304.

• ALOHA UNITED WAY "DAY OF CARING" volunteers sought for Sept. 4 event; free breakfast; assemble food packages, outdoor projects and more. 536-1951.