Posted on: Saturday, August 24, 2002

Faith Calendar

TODAY

• Annual Greek Festival, sponsored by Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Pacific, noon to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow, McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park; authentic Greek food, music and wares; $3 admission, children under 11 free. 521-7220.

• Orientation to meditation, 9 a.m. to noon, Palolo Zen Center, 2747 Wai'oma'o Road; theory, posture and method of focusing the mind in the Zen tradition; lecture, demonstration, class exercises; free. 735-1347.

• Invitation to Bliss, workshop on the transcendent nature of unconditional happiness, 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., Yoga Hanalei, 5-5161 Kuhio Ave., second floor, Hanalei Center, Kaua'i; $20 per session at the door. (808) 232-0801.

TOMORROW

• Ancient walking meditation, 8 a.m. to noon on the St. Andrew's Cathedral Labyrinth, Davies Hall, Queen Emma Square, Beretania and Queen Emma streets, downtown. 524-2822, Ext. 250.

• "Bright thoughts, bright future," lecture by the Rev. Bruce Mallery 9:30 a.m., lunch 11:30 a.m., workshop 1 to 3 p.m., Ala Moana Hotel, Garden Lanai; $20 fee. 537-6965.

• Crystal show and open house, with free psychic readings, healings and food, noon to 5 p.m., The Lifeforce Center, 568 Halekauwila St., Kaka'ako, top floor. 536-8287.

• Brahma kumaris raja yoga Meditation Center of Hawaii open house, 4 p.m., 98-426 Kilinoe St. #304, 'Aiea. 486-3141.

• Hope Chapel drug/alcohol recovery for men and women, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. today and Friday, 45-815 Po'okela Road, Kane'ohe; call Patience for information; free. 235-5814.

THURSDAY

• Hope Chapel rehabilitation sessions: Anger control for men, 7 to 9 p.m. (call Ernie, 262-5930); drug/alcohol recovery for men 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; anger control for women 9 to 10:30 a.m.; drug/alcohol recovery for women 6:30 to 8 p.m., 45-815 Po'okela Road, Kane'ohe; call Patience for information; free. 235-5814.

FRIDAY

• "Spiritual prerequisites for economic prosperity," talk by Joseph Appolito, financial planner on the interplay between spirituality and the world of high finance, 7:30 p.m., Honolulu Bahá'í Center, 2165 10th Ave., Palolo; free. 738-5683.

NEXT SATURDAY

• Mililani Presbyterian Church block party, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., 95-410 Kuahelani Ave., across from Kipapa Park; New Hope hula halau, "dunk a deacon" tank, youth concert featuring bands such as Skanabata, food and kiddie activities; free. 623-6663.

UPCOMING

• "Expressions of Buddhism in Japanese Culture and Society," first-of-its-kind gathering of scholars from Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States in conjunction with Honolulu Academy of Arts exhibition "The Art of Japanese Shingon Buddhism" showing Sept. 1 to Nov. 10; for information call Willa Tanabe of the University of Hawai'i (956-8922) or George Tanabe (956-4204).

• "Loving your neighbor," Bible Institute of Hawaii classes at various churches beginning mid-September; registration $40 per class plus textbook fee; call Mary to register. 943-0833.

The religion calendar appears on the Faith page each Saturday. Send your listing to Island Life/Faith, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802. Include date, time, place, who's involved and cost, if any, of events, along with a daytime contact number.