Faith Calendar
"Contemporary American Buddhism's Prospects and Impact," fourth annual Futaba Memorial lectures series, with speakers from the University of Hawai'i and Chaminade University: George Tanabe, 9-10:15 a.m. today; Roy Perrett, 10:30-11:45 today; Poranee Natadecha-Sponsel and Leslie Sponsel, 1-2:30 p.m. today; Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin; free. 536-7044.
Annual Rummage and Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. today, Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Pacific, 930 Lunalilo St.; free admission. 521-7220.
Aloha Kekahi I Kekahi (Love in Action) fund-raiser for Unity Church of Hawaii programs: silent auction 9 a.m.-
5 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-noon tomorrow; and live auction, music and food from 1 p.m. tomorrow, Unity Church of Hawaii at Diamond Head; free admission. 735-4436.
Eckankar Book Discussion Group, led by Harold Klemp, on "Past Lives, Dreams and Soul Travel," 10-11 a.m. today, Coffee Talk vault room, 3601 Wai'alae Ave.; free. 735-7719.
Vipassana (Insight Meditation) class led by Gregory Pai, 4 p.m. today, Broken Ridge Korean Temple, Palolo Valley; free. 395-7749.
Perry and the Poorboys, Christian music concert, 7 p.m. today preceded by a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. today, Christ Lutheran Church; free. 623-9229.
Shichigosan 7-5-3 Festival for Children, traditional blessing for children and kimono dressing, for boys ages 3 and 5, and girls ages 3 and 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. tomorrow, Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha — Hawaii Dazaifu Tenmangu. Reservations required: 841-4755.
"Outcry from the Soul," talk by the Rev. Motoo Tanaka, followed by lunch and a Q&A session in celebration of the 120th memorial year of the founder, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. tomorrow, Konko Mission of Honolulu, Liliha; free. 533-7173.
"Living the Power of Being and Presence," John Maxwell Taylor speaks on how to improve social interactions and personal inner strength, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Unity Church, Diamond Head; $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 735-4436.
"The Power of Decision," eight-session class led by the Rev. Frank White on increasing your decision-making skills, 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 18-Jan. 20, The Center for Positive Living, Religious Science Church of Honolulu, 1521 S. King St., Suite 301; $15 per class or $80 for the series. 947-0690.
"Friends of sabeel, working for a just peace in Palestine and Israel," 7 p.m. Tuesday, Weaver Hall, Church of the Crossroads; free. 521-3500.
"The Afterlife," a talk presented by Dr. Peter Ko and discussion of death and dying, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Eldercare Hawaii in Manoa; $5. Register: 722-3000.
"The Nature of Effective Prayer," eight-session class led by the Rev. Frank White on productive and affirmative prayer in spiritual mind healing, 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19-Jan. 21, The Center for Positive Living, Religious Science Church of Honolulu, 1521 S. King St., Suite 301; $15 per class or $80 for the series. 947-0690.
"Reaching 'Ohana, Teaching 'Ohana II: Learning to Serve," all-day conference on encouraging community service with speaker Kelley Oshiro, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 22, St. Andrew's Priory; $10 ($5 students). Registration deadline is Monday. 536-776, Ext. 105.
Craft Guild Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-noon, St. Christopher's, Kailua; free admission. 262-8176.
"Praising in Paradise," concert featuring local gospel choirs and soloists, with step teams and hula halau, sponsored by Hawaii Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, 6-8:30 p.m. Nov. 22, Trinity Missionary Baptist Church; free. 438-6260, 438-6278.
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