Lit Beat
SPECIAL EVENTS
Waimanalo Reads, celebration of Waimanalo Public & School Library's opening on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 41-1320 Kalaniana'ole Highway: self-guided tour, community adult learning center open, 10 a.m. children's games, Polaroid gallery, 11 a.m. storytelling by state Sen. Fred Hemmings, 11:30 a.m. crafts. 259-2610.
Liliha Public Library Book SALE, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 1515 Liliha St.; fiction, classics, romance novels, travel, children's, cook, coloring and textbooks, Bibles, video, cassette tapes and CDs, comics and six "Harry Potter" books.
Poets' Open MiKE NIGHT, 7 p.m. Thursday, The Haunt, 2634 S. King St., Mo'ili'ili; open to aspiring or established poets and authors who wish to share their work; free. 943-0371.
Saleem Ahmed, Muslim leader, professor and author of "Beyond Veil and Holy War: Islamic Teachings and Muslim Practices with Biblical Comparisons," book sale and signing and discussion/slide show entitled "The Universality of God," 7 p.m. Tuesday, First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 1516 Kewalo St., Makiki; book discount to Friends of Sabeel attendees. 521-3500.
FOR WRITERS
Call for nominations for the Elliot Cades Awards FOR LITERATURE in two categories: body of work of exceptional quality or unusual talent and promise in an emerging writer; send a letter stating reasons for your choice and a brief resume of the candidate's work to: The Cades Awards Committee, Hawai'i Literary Arts Council, P.O. Box 11213, Mo'ili'ili Station, Honolulu, HI 96826-0213; deadline Sept. 30. 956-7357.
The Honolulu Chapter of The National Writers Association is offering free membership for 2002 to all Hawai'i residents interested in writing; to receive an application, send a legal sized self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Robert T. Tanouye, 1015 N. School St., A-802, Honolulu, HI 96817. 845-9585.
Bamboo Ridge Writers Institute featuring panels, open mike readings and workshops with noted local writers such as Lee Cataluna, Victoria Kneubuhl, Chris McKinney, Ian McMillan and Lois-Ann Yamanaka, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 25 and 26, University of Hawai'i-Manoa; late registration $75, master workshop $50 additional, bento lunch $5. 626-1481.
SIGNINGS/READINGS
Gary Dias, author of "Honolulu Cop," an insider story of the Honolulu Police Department, 1 p.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall.
Frances H. Kakugawa, author of "Mosaic Moon," an anthology of poems by caregivers, 1 to 2 p.m. today, Waldenbooks, Ala Moana Center.
Marie Annette Isom, author of "ADD/ADHD — A Parent's Practical Guide to Attention Deficit Disorders," noon Sept. 22, Borders, Ward Centre.
Helen Thomas, veteran White House correspondent and author of "Thanks for the Memories, Mr. President," 2 p.m. Sept. 22, Borders, Ward Centre.
READERS GROUPS
Young Readers Group meets at 3 p.m. today, Borders, Ward Centre.
Beginning Hawaiian language classes, 6 p.m. every Wednesday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall; free.
FOR KEIKI
Free Children's Storytime, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturdays through Dec. 14, Hawai'i State Library's Edna Allyn Room for Children, Punchbowl and South King streets; no session Nov. 9. 586-3510.
Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m. Saturday, Borders, Waikele; free.
