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SIGNINGS/READINGS

• Luk Chun Bond, chi kung master from Hong Kong, will demonstrate his healing art and sign his book "The First 16 Secrets of Chi," which applies chi in simple ways to benefit health and longevity, 2 p.m. today, Borders Ward Centre. 591-8995.

• Van James, author of "Spirit and Art," to discuss his book, a study of humanity's evolving consciousness through art, 3 p.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall, top level. 737-3323.

• Matthew Stein, author of "When Technology Fails, A Manual for Self-Reliance & Planetary Survival," will speak and sign books at noon today, at Borders in Ward Centre and at 4 p.m. today at Borders in Waikele. 591-8995.

FOR WRITERS

• Performance poets and their works are wanted for upcoming Poetry To Da Max event; submit demo audio of no more than five minutes by June 1 to Hybolics, Inc., P.O. Box 3016, 'Aiea, O'ahu 96701; Hawai'i theme required; enclose self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage for return of audio tape. 366-1272. or hybolics@lava.net

• Honolulu Theatre for Youth open call for stories to be included in Christmas Talk Story 2002; requirements: winter holiday theme, told in first person from young person's point-of-view, dramatically alive, involve a personal discovery, deal with a range of emotional experiences, 350-700 words, appropriate vocabulary for youth; $100 payment per accepted story; submission deadline July 1; send to HTY, 2846 Ualena St., Hon., HI 96819-1910, attn.: Mark Lutwak. 263-9429.

• Writing With Spirit, three-week guided writers' circle revealing how to surrender the act of creation to Divine Spirit, 6-9 p.m. June 5-19, Maui Community College; $69 fee; open to all regardless of writing experience. (808) 984-3231.

FOR KEIKI

• Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders-Waikele; free. 676-7820.

• Barnes & Noble, celebration of the unfortunate tales of Lemony Snicket 7 p.m. Thursday; storytimes: 2:30 p.m. today, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday; special craft and storytime, 11 a.m. Saturday, top level, Kahala Mall; free. 737-3323.

• Kids' Story Corner, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Children's Amphitheater, Borders-Ward Centre; free. 591-8995.

READERS GROUPS

• Literature Readers Group, meets 7 p.m. Tuesday, Borders-Ward Centre. 591-8995.

• Beginning Hawaiian Language classes 6 p.m. Wednesday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall; free. 737-3323.

•Young Readers Group meets 3 p.m. May 19, Borders-Ward Centre. 591-8995.