Lit Beat

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Teach an adult to read, orientation on volunteer tutoring, which involves a 16-hour class at a cost of $50, 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Hawai'i Literacy offices; free orientation. 537-6706.

Ka Palapala pookela awards calls for volunteers to judge works for the Oct. 17 awards. Judging period is July 25 to Sept. 19. Deadline is July 1 for volunteering. 847-8264.

SPECIAL EVENTS

"Potluck: Stories That Taste Like Hawai'i," Catherine Bridges Tarleton lectures and reads from her book, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Krauss Hall 012, UH-Manoa; free. 956-8246.

Library Institute day, staff training will close public libraries on Maui and Moloka'i on Thursday, and on Kaua'i on Friday. Questions can be directed to 831-6877 on O'ahu.

SIGNINGS/READINGS

Stuart Coleman, author of "Eddie Would Go," signs his book and donates a portion of sales to benefit the Hawai'i Lifeguard Association, with entertainment by Maunalua, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today, Tiki's Grill and Bar, Waikiki. 923-8454.

Jerry Walker, author of "Kamehameha's Children Today," signs his book and gives a talk on the history of Kamehameha the Great, the battle of Nu'uanu and the Hawaiian martial art of lua, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Na Mea Hawai'i, Fort Street Mall. 548-2665.

Kristin Zambucka, author of "Ano Ano: the Seed" and "Cat City," shares anecdotes on her life and work and signs her books, 11 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Waikiki Community Center; free. 923-1802.

FOR WRITERS

Professional Presentation, publishing salon led by Cristina Salat on how to craft submission letters, queries and manuscripts for publication, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Old Japanese Schoolhouse, Volcano, Big Island; $20. Registration: (808) 967-8222.