Community Calendar

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REGULAR

• Paul Bragg free exercise class by his daughter, Pat, 9-10:30 a.m. Monday to Saturday, Fort DeRussy lawn, next to Army Museum.

• BODY WORKS HAWAII featuring Tae Bo, Latin aerobics and more 6-7 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kuhio School cafeteria, 2759 S. King St.; $1 fee. 735-5755.

TODAY

• "MEANING OF SETSUBUN-BEAN THROWING CEREMONY," 7 p.m., Izumo Taishakyo Mission, 215 N. Kukui St. 538-7778.

• ANNUAL BLESSING OF RELATIONSHIPS, 7:30 p.m., St. Mark's Church, 539 Kapahulu Ave.; social hour to follow; sponsored by Dignity Honolulu. 536-5536.

• MINI-GOLF for singles 8 p.m.; sponsored by Kindred Hearts; $26; call for location. 524-2712.

TOMORROW

• NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meetings 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 1159 Bethel St. 734-4357.

• Latin Dance for Night Clubs introduction to salsa, rumba and tango 6:45-8:15 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays to April 29, Aloha Activity Center, 725 Kapi'olani Blvd. at Cooke Street, Room C-101; $95 fee. 739 2772.

TUESDAY

• EAST O'AHU BREAKFAST CLUB meeting 7 a.m., Hawai'i Kai Golf Course; guest speaker, Mike Klien of Hale Ali'i, a retirement complex being developed on Hawai'i Kai Drive. 375-8503.

• "THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL I.D. PROGRAM," talk for senior citizens by Georgina Yuen, Deputy Director, Honolulu Emergency Services Department, City and County of Honolulu, 10 a.m., Central Union Church women's building, 1660 S. Beretania St., Makiki; to obtain a laminated medical emergency card, bring a list of prescribed medications. 941-0957.

• HONOLULU ROTARY LUNCHEON noon-1 p.m., Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Monarch Room, 2259 Kalakaua Ave., Waikiki; Aloha "Barbershop" Chapter to perform. 922-5526.

• NAMI MANOA SUPPORT GROUP meeting for family/helpers of the mentally ill, 7 p.m., Manoa Gardens office, University of Hawai'i at Manoa campus. 591-1297.

• Hawai'i Historical Bottle Collectors Club, 7:30 p.m., second Tuesday of each month, Susannah Wesley Community Center, 1117 Ka'ili St., Kalihi, one block ewa of North King and Kalihi Streets. 941-8551.

WEDNESDAY

• "THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSFORMATION OF THE MaNOA CAMPUS," three day workshop at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa: guest panel of architects 2-5 p.m.; development of team proposals 1-5 p.m. Thursday; presentation of proposals 2-5 p.m. Friday; free. 956-3461.

• 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 Hawai'i, 3608 Diamond Head Circle. 735-4436.

THURSDAY

• NEWCOMERS CLUB OF HONOLULU luncheon 11:30 a.m., Palomino Restaurant, Harbor court, across from Aloha Tower Market Place. 944-3310.

• SIGMA CHI INTERNATIONAL FRATERNITY, Honolulu Alumni Chapter monthly luncheon 11:45 a.m., The Pacific Club, 1451 Queen Emma St.; call for reservations. 544-9553.

• "WASHINGTON PLACE: TO ALTER A HISTORICAL ICON," talk by Jim Bartels, curator, Washington Place, noon, Old Archives Building, 'Iolani Palace grounds; free. 956-9546.

FRIDAY

• SILENT VIGIL protesting the Afghanistan war as a proper response to the Sept. 11 attacks, 4-6 p.m., 'ewa side of the Prince Kuhio Federal Building, 1300 Ala Moana Blvd. 988-6266.

• 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. 833-7694.

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

• VALENTINE'S PARTY FOR SINGLES by Kindred Hearts, 7:30 p.m. including pupu and beverages; $25 fee; call for further information. 524-2712.

• UN PETIT POT-POURRI, recital by O'ahu's gifted solo and ensemble artists, 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew's Cathedral, South Beretania and Queen Emma Streets; calabash offerings. 524-2822 ext. 223.

SATURDAY

• COMPLETE LIFE COURSE: CARE OF THE DYING, workshop for caregivers on providing sensitive, compassionate care to the dying, including a basic knowledge of the grieving process, 8 a.m.-noon, Pearl City Community Church, Higuchi Hall, 933 Lehua Avenue, Pearl City; free; call to register. 488-9937, 455-4148.

• PRESIDENT'S DAY SALE, sushi, andagi, mini bento, crafts, flowers, produce and thrift shop bargains, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Kapahulu Center, 3410 Campbell Ave. 737-1748.

• AMERICANS FOR DEMOCRATIC ACTION, Hawai'i Chapter, meets 10 a.m. the first and third Saturdays of each month in Manoa; call for directions. 988-3452, 946-3476.

• ORIENTATION TO MEDITATION, demonstration and class exercises, 3-4 p.m., 1238 Wilhelmina Rise, Kaimuki; sponsored by the Tzu Chi Foundation. 737-8885.

• OCEAN KAYAKING to Mokulua Island, Lanikai, noon-5 p.m. with Kindred Hearts singles group; $35 includes kayak rental; call for details. 524-2712.

• HAWAI'I ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL BUDDHISTS annual dinner meeting, Mu-Ryang-Sa Temple of Hawai'i, 2420 Halela'au Place, Palolo Valley: 5:30 p.m. temple tour, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting; theme, "Buddhism, Terrorism and War." 737-5177.

UPCOMING

• THE HAWAI'I CORAL REEF INITIATIVE RESEARCH PROGRAM is accepting proposals for coral reef monitoring and research projects aimed at resolving conditions that threaten the health of Hawai'i's coral reef ecosystems; deadline March 18; call to obtain formal proposal requests or for further information. (808) 956-7479, http://www.hawaii.edu/ssri/hcri.

• "TRUTH VERSUS THE CASSANDRA SYNDROME: EXPOSING ENVIRONMENTAL MYTHS ABOUT HAWAI'I'S MARINE ENVIRONMENT," talk by Dr. Richard Grigg, Professor of Oceanography, University of Hawai'i and the world's leading authority on precious corals, 11:45 a.m. Feb. 19, Oahu Country Club, 150 Country Club Road, Nu'uanu; lunch choices: grilled vegetables or fish sandwich; Hawaii Association of Environmental Professionals members $15, others $20; RSVP by Friday, indicate food choice.566-2229.

• 2002 HUMPBACK WHALE COUNT sponsored by the National Marine Sanctuaries 8 a.m.-noon, Feb. 23 and March 30, at designated points along O'ahu, Kaua'i and Big Island coasts; call to register, to become a site leader or for information about the training session. O'ahu 397-2651, Kaua'i 246-2860, Maui (800) 831-4888, 587-0106.

• 2002 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT conference, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 27, University of Hawai'i at Manoa campus center; $20 fee, students $10, includes lunch, beverages, materials, $15 fee without lunch; registration deadline Feb. 20; make check payable to University of Hawaii, mail with form to U.H. Conference Center, 2530 Dole St. #C404, Honolulu, HI 96822. 956-3957.

• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER certification examination candidates' six day live review course 8 a.m.-5 p.m., March 1-3 and March 8-10, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, College of Business Administration; tuition $1,255, including the KEIR CFP Certification Review Package; call Dr. Rosita Chang. 956-7592. or rchang@cba.hawaii.edu.