Posted on: Friday, March 7, 2003
Community Calendar
TOMORROW
• "SANSEI PERSPECTIVES," one of two free community discussions, "The Japanese American Contemporary Experience in Hawai'i" — particularly of the sansei (third) and yonsei (fourth) generations — 9 to 11:30 a.m., Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, 2454 S. Beretania St. The discussions include "Hairy Men and Andagi Women: Gender, Class and Okinawan Imaginations," by Joyce Chinen, of the University of Hawai'i-West O'ahu social sciences division; "Racing the Stage: The Cherry Blossom Festival Queen Pageant," by Christine R. Yano, UH-Manoa department of anthropology; and "The Political Context of Ethnic Boundary Making in the Japanese American Community in Hawai'i," by Jonathan Y. Okamura, UH-Manoa department of ethnic studies. Free; audience participation encouraged. Co-sponsored by Consulate General of Japan; UH departments of anthropology and ethnic studies; UH-West O'ahu social sciences division, and the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i. Information: Chris Yano, 956-4447.
• SIXTH ANNUAL GOVERNOR'S STATEWIDE CONFERENCE ON ARTS EDUCATION, presented by the state Foundation on Culture and the Arts i Arts in Education Program, in partnership with Hawai'i Arts Education Partners, for artists, educators, parents, students, and leaders of government, business and community organizations, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Windward Community College, Paliku Theatre. Fee. Registration: 956-8204 or www.hawaii.gov/sfca.
• UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY, a tribute to former Rep. Patsy T. Mink, sponsored by the local division of the United Nations Association, 2 to 4 p.m., Honolulu Hale, with speeches, panel discussion on the U.N.'s Conference on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women, taiko drummers and entertainment by the First Chinese Women Folk Dancing Troupe. Ethnic attire will be welcome. Information: Joanne Tachibana, 487-8148.
• "Exemplary Literacy Standards," a state education conference, sponsored by Aloha State Council of the International Reading Association, from 7 a.m. registration to 3 p.m., Cornuelle Hall, Punahou School,. Fee. Contact: ednah@epiphany-hi.org.
MONDAY
• LILIHA/PU'UNUI/'ALEWA/KAMEHAMEHA HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD, 7 p.m., Ma'ema'e Elementary School, 319 Wyllie St. Information: 527-5749.
• 'AIEA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD, 7:30 p.m., 'Aiea Library conference room, 99-143 Moanalua Road. Information: 527-5749.
• WAIMANALO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD, 7:30 p.m., Waimanalo Public and School Library, 41-1320 Kalaniana'ole Highway. Information: 527-5749. TUESDAY
• NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION, 6:30 p.m. City Council chambers, Honolulu Hale. Information: 527-5749.
WEDNESDAY
• KALIHI VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD, 7 p.m., Kalihi Valley District Park, 1911 Kamehameha V Road. Information: 527-5749. • PALOLO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD, 7 p.m., Jarrett Middle School cafeteria, 1903 Palolo Ave. Information: 527-5749.
• KAHALU'U NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD, 7 p.m., KEY Project, 47-200 Waihe'e Road. Information: 527-5749.
THURSDAY
• HONOLULU NEWCOMERS CLUB, Aloha coffee gathering, 10 a.m. Reservations/location: 944-3310.
• ST. LOUIS SCHOOL GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVERS, seventh annual induction dinner and fund-raising dinner, honoring Anthony R. Guerrero Jr., executive vice president, First Hawaiian Bank, and president, St. Louis Education Foundation, 5:30 p.m., Monarch Room, Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Fee. Reservations: 739-4800.
