Community Calendar
Advertiser Staff
SUNDAY
• "MY KINE MO BETTAH: ETHNICITY AND POLITICS," with panelists Amy Agbayani, Tom Coffman and Mufi Hanneman, 1-3 p.m., William S. Richardson School of Law, 2515 Dole St., classroom 2. 956-7348.
TUESDAY
• WHITE CANE SAFETY AWARENESS DAY WALK to remind all to be cautious for the safety of the blind and sighted as well, 10:30 a.m. from the State Capitol flagpole.
• AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASSES, double sessions for the older driver, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today and Thursday, St. John Vianney Church, 920 Keolu Drive, Kailua; $10 fee. 395-4950.
• HAWAI'I CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN RECORDER SOCIETY meeting, 7:15 p.m., Academy Art Center, 1111 Victoria St. 988-4534.
• CONDOMINIUM MANAGEMENT, question-and-answer session with Bill Denison of W.E. Denison Corporation, 10-11 a.m., Central Union Church Senior Center, women's building, Punahou and South Beretania streets, Makiki; free, public invited, free parking; come early for stretching exercises, bring lunch, stay for board games until 2 p.m. 941-0957.
WEDNESDAY
• "REAL BOYS" author Dr. William Pollack, a clinical psychologist, presents a free public lecture and panel discussion, 7-9 p.m., Kamehameha Schools Princess Ruth Ke'elikolani Auditorium, Kapalama campus; also a training session for parents and professionals 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Hilton Hawaiian Village and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Renaissance Wailea Beach Resort, Maui; how social expectations and stereotyping of boys often lead to depression and violence and how better to meet their needs. 587-5718.
• AMERICAN BOX CAR RACING INTERNATIONAL CAR OPEN HOUSE, 3-9 p.m. at the Pearl City track behind Sam's Club, also 1-8 p.m. Saturday; learn to drive; bring food and drinks (no alcohol or cooking); wear tennis shoes, long pants covering ankles; free. 947-3393.
• BENEFIT FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES sponsored by Hearts of Hawai'i Unite and Ryan's Grill, 5:30-9 p.m., site of the former A Pacific Café, Ward Centre, second level; $35 donation includes pupu, two drinks, live entertainment and a silent auction; tickets available at Ryan's and Craft Supply of Honolulu. 735-2989.
• NA TUTU SUPPORT GROUP monthly meeting for grandparents and relatives raising grandchildren 9 a.m., Queen Lili'uokalani Children's Center, Ko'olau Poko Unit, 46-316 Ka'iku Road, Kane'ohe. 235-7747.
THURSDAY
• "FINANCING LONG-TERM CARE," workshop, 7-8:30 p.m., 2909 Lowrey Ave., Suite E, Manoa; sponsored by ElderCare Hawaii. 988-6300.
• KAMILOIKI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENT COFFEE HOUR, 8-9 a.m., school library, 7788 Hawai'i Kai Drive, featuring speaker, Valerie Smalley of Parent Line; community invited.
FRIDAY
• "MEGACOMM: INFLUENCING HAWAI'I'S FUTURE," communicators' forum, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. with buffet lunch, Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza top floor, 900 Fort Street Mall; sponsored by the International Association of Business Communicators; members $25, public $35, students $15. 543-3558.
• "PATHWAY TO HOME OWNERSHIP," workshop for those of Hawaiian ancestry, 5:30-9:30 p.m., 1666 Mott-Smith Drive, Makiki; sponsored by Waimanalo Community Development Corporation, Aloha Credit Counseling Services and Hawaiian Community Assets; free; repeats 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Smith Drive-Community of Christ Annex Hall. Register: 594-1936.
• FREE QIGONG SEMINAR with Master Teacher Limin Song, 6-7:30 p.m., McCully-Mo'ili'ili Public Library, 2211 S. King St. 941-9707.
• PEACE VIGIL sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee, 4-6 p.m., Prince Kuhio Federal Building, 'ewa side, 1300 Ala Moana Blvd. 988-6266.
SATURDAY
• DAMIEN MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL CHICKEN SALE, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the school parking lot, 1401 Houghtailing St.; $7.50 each; sushi also available. 841-0195.
• FACE ACCOUNTABILITY ASSEMBLY asking gubernatorial candidates to commit to work with FACE to improve public school restrooms and campus security and for timely renovation of Kalihi Valley homes; and for City Council candidates to work with FACE to establish a living wage ordinance, 9:30-11:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1020 S. Beretania St.; candidates will attend. 946-8049.
• "THE DIVINE ART OF CAREGIVING," caregivers share poems 10-11:30 a.m., 2909 Lowrey Ave, Suite E, Manoa; featuring Frances Kakugawa, author of "Mosaic Moon: Caregiving Through Poetry," free. 988-6300.
• SIERRA CLUB Kawa'ewa'e Heiau service project; call if you want to help. 538-6616.
• QIGONG WALKING CLASS, gain flexibility, posture, breathing and inner focus, 8-9:30 a.m., Ala Moana Beach Park, Magic Island; free; sponsored by East West Qigong International. 941-9707.
UPCOMING
• COUNTRY DANCERS OF HAWAI'I 20TH ANNIVERSARY, 7 p.m. Oct. 25, Sheraton Waikiki Ocean Terrace, 2255 Kalakaua Ave.; dinner followed by dancing at Coconut Willy's Bar & Grill, International Market Place in Waikiki, RSVP by Friday at 286-5678; 11 a.m. Oct. 26 potluck picnic at Kailua Beach Park pavilion; potluck dinner/dance also 5-9 p.m. Oct. 27, Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse ballroom, 404 Kapahulu Ave.
ONGOING
• EXERCISE CLASSES: 9-10:30 a.m. daily except Sundays, Fort DeRussy lawn, next to Army Museum; free; also cross-training, low-impact aerobics, Latin aerobics and Tae-Bo, 6-7 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 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.-2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, bring handheld poles, small barbless hooks, non-live bait, picnic lunch, water; walking shoes, insect repellent and rain gear required for both events; free; garden open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, at the end of Luluku Road in Kane'ohe. 233-7323.
SUPPORT GROUPS
ADHD Support Group, for parents of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. 536-9684.
AlAnon, for families of alcoholics. 948-2666.
Alzheimer's Association, Honolulu Chapter. 591-2771.
Bereavement Support Groups. Castle Medical Center, 263-5343; St. Francis Medical Center, 547-6011; Hospice Hawaii, 924-9255.
Breast Cancer Support Groups. The Queen's Medical Center, 537-7117; Kapi'olani Women's Center, 532-3575; Kuakini Medical Center, 547-9189; Tripler Army Medical Center, 433-2317.
Caregiver Support Group. Castle Medical Center, 263-5400.
Disordered Eating?, for women and teens with eating disorders. 262-3345, 262-7922.
Dual Recovery Anonymous, for mentally ill substance abusers. Hina Mauka, 233-1500.
Family Therapy Services, offering free marriage workshops. 265-2182.
Grow Hawai'i, for mental illness prevention and rehabilitation. 955-5889.
Hawai'i Families as Allies, for youngsters who may have an emotional or behavioral disorder. 521-1848.
Health Support for older adults who are depressed, isolated or chronically ill. Honolulu Gerontology Program, 543-8421.
Hina Mauka Recovery Center, residential drug and alcohol treatment. 236-2600.
Hospice Hawaii. 924-9255, ext. 237.
