Community Calendar

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SUNDAY

• "GIFT OF MUSIC," with the Central Union Church Soloists performing songs of the season, 8:15 a.m. and 9:45 a.m., Central Union Church, 1660 S. Beretania St. 941-0957.

MONDAY

• BALLOON MONSOON, program featuring balloon twisting to create amazing animals and fun sculptures, for children and their families, 6:30 p.m., Hawai'i Kai Public Library, 249 Lunalilo Home Road; free. 397-5833.

TUESDAY

• CARD AND BOARD GAMES 10-11 a.m., Central Union Church, Women's Building, South Beretania and Punahou Streets; free. 941-0957.

THURSDAY

• WAILUKU PUBLIC LIBRARY to be closed today and tomorrow; book drop to be closed also; books may be returned at Kahului Public Library or the nearest public library; Wailuku Library to reopen 11:30 a.m. Dec. 30. (808) 243-5766.

SATURDAY

• COLLAGE class: compose a collage from an extensive collection of photos, maps, memorabilia and more, bring your own makings also, 9 a.m.-noon, Rubber Stamp Plantation, 746 Ilaniwai St., Kaka'ako; call for cost. 591-2122.

UPCOMING

• HYDROKINETICS OF HAWAII VOLKSWAGEN CLUB, first meeting for owners of water-cooled Volkswagens, Jan. 9, time and location to be announced; call for information; during 2003 there will be road rallies, fund-raisers and car shows; call Jim Mooney. 782-6250.

• TALK STORY about the value of your library essay contest deadline Jan. 10; pick up entry forms at your local library, fill out and return to library staff. 831-6877.

ONGOING

• OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meetings: Wai'anae 2 p.m. Sunday; Kailua 6:30 p.m. Monday, 6:30 p.m. Thursday and 4 p.m. Saturday; Waikiki 9:30 a.m. Tuesday; Honolulu 6 p.m. Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday; Kahuku 10 a.m. Saturday; call for locations. 737-3469, www.oa.org.

• EXERCISE CLASSES: 9 to 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. 377-5132.

• HO'OMALUHIA BOTANICAL GARDEN EVENTS: Tropical Plant Walks 10 a.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays; Catch and Release Fishing

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, bring hand-held poles, small barbless hooks, bring bait, white bread best; picnic lunch, water; required for both events are walking shoes, insect repellent and rain gear; free; Frogs and Garden Critter Art Show featuring 3-D creations Dec. 7-29; garden art students' exhibit Dec. 3-28; garden open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, at the end of Luluku Road in Kane'ohe. 233-7323.

• AMERICAN BOX CAR RACING INTERNATIONAL free youth programs for ages 9 and older, and holiday party packages for up to 45 people; holiday hours 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Jan. 3, except Christmas; regular hours 3-9 p.m. Wednesday and Friday and 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and many holidays; at the ABCRI track behind Sam's Club, Acacia Road, Pearl City; long pants and athletic shoes required; no cooking or alcohol, bring own food and soft drinks. 947-3393 or www.boxcarracing.org.

• HELP AVAILABLE: Men. Monday: alcohol/drug recovery 7:30 to 9 p.m., sexual addiction 7 to 9 p.m.; Thursday: anger control 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; Friday: overcoming self-destructive habits 5:30 to 7 p.m.; call Ernie. 262-5930. Women: Monday: drugs and alcohol 7 to 9 p.m.; Saturday: anger control 3:30 to 5 p.m.; healing from sexual abuse, call for information; no childcare provided; call Patience. 554-6194. Families. Sunday: overcoming depression 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.; Monday: abuse, addictions and chaos recovery 7 to 9 p.m., Divorce Care 7 to 9 p.m.; Tuesday. Grief group 7 to 8:30 p.m.; childcare provided with donation; call Pat. 254-4248.

REUNIONS

• KAWANANAKOA SCHOOL Class of 1958, golfing April 25, 2003, time to be announced; 6-11 p.m. April 26, Wisteria Restaurant; call Carl Kameoka, 261-1048; James Miyashiro, 833-2331; Mary Lou Horie, 455-4580; Lana Nakamoto, 780-3573.

VOLUNTEERS

• THE JUDICIARY has various volunteer opportunities for all ages: court orientation lead docent, clerical aide, case aide and computer expert; apply Monday to Friday in person at 426 Queen St., Room 108; contact Brian St. Arnault at 539-4882.

• HOSPICE HAWAII seeks daytime volunteers to help provide quality end-of-life care through companionship and support to terminally ill patients; training 6-9 p.m. Feb. 19, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 22 and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. March 1. 924-9255.

• FOSTER BOTANICAL GARDEN seeking docents to conduct daily tours in the historic garden; training 1-2 p.m., Jan. 9-Feb. 20; call for information. 522-7063.

• HANA HOU KALIHI COMMUNITY SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT needs volunteers of all ages in Farrington Complex Schools and Kalihi Community-Based Agencies; tutoring, campus beautification, classroom assistance, clerical, reading aloud, playground and cafeteria supervision, music and physical education instruction, help with community and schoolwide events. 832-3388.

• REHAB HOSPITAL OF THE PACIFIC needs volunteers to help with the art program, garden, gift shop and clerical tasks, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. 544-3756 or 440-3811.

• FRIENDSHIP FORCE OF HONOLULU seeks home host volunteers for its international cultural exchange program. 696-3836.

• THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP OF HAWAII which uses horses and ponies to work with disabled children, needs volunteers to help feed and care for the animals and to work with the children. 593-0400.

• HAWAI'I OPERA THEATER seeks volunteers high school age or older for help with security, hospitality, wigs and makeup, costumes, music readers, note takers, light walkers, souvenir salespeople, opera readers and support; call Beth Crumrine. 596-7372 ext. 34, www.hawaiiopera.org.

• KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION COMMISSION accepting applications for 2003 King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade pa'u marshall, pa'u queen and princesses, unit attendants and escorts, marching bands, floral floats, decorated vehicles and to portray King Kamehameha; also volunteers sought to assist with parade organization and monitoring, statue decoration, monitors and parking supervisors for Kapi'olani Park festival; food and craft vendors being sought for the festival. 586-0333.