Lit Beat
SPECIAL EVENTS
FIRST THURSDAYS POETRY SLAM, poetry performances, music and fusion-fashion show hosted by Kealoha, 8 p.m. Thursday, Studio 1; $5*. 387-9664.
Book Sale, sponsored by the Windward Community College Library, part of the WCC Ho'olaule'a, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, WCC campus; free admission (also accepting donations of used books). 235-7338.
SIGNINGS/READINGS
ROBERTA WONG, autographs her book "Hawaiian Lei in Crochet" and demonstrates her technique, noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Hilo Hattie's, Ala Moana Center. 973-3266.
FOR WRITERS
"The Widening Stream," interdisciplinary workshop led by David Uhlrich on developing your creative gifts, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 6, Academy Art Center at Linekona; $75. 532-8741.
"The Hawai'i Review," UH-Manoa's literary journal seeks prose and poetry from Hawai'i residents, both students and non-students, for an upcoming issue. Maximum length is 7,000 words for prose and 500 lines of poetry. For additional requirements call 956-3030 or e-mail hi-review@hawaii.edu. Deadline is Sept. 15.
"Healing Body & Soul with Creative Writing," workshop led by Cathy Caozzoli on using intuitive guidance and meditation to explore the body, mind and soul through writing, 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 17, Serendipity Book 'n Gifts; $25. 949-4711.
Workshop for Children's writers, two-day class led by Donna Jo Napoli and sponsored by the Hawai'i chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators on the techniques used in creating children's books, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11, Queen Emma Gardens tea house, 1519 Nu'uanu Ave.; $170 both days, $55 for one day, includes lunch, with discounts for SCBWI members. Registration deadline is Sept. 19. 779-5910.
FOR KEIKI
Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.
Craft and Storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.
Keiki Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Children's Amphitheater, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.
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