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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, November 28, 2003

Community Calendar

Advertiser Staff

TODAY

• WEEKLY VIGIL FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE, 4 to 6 p.m., Ala Moana Boulevard at the Prince Kuhio Federal Building; bring a sign; sponsored by Not In Our Name.

• 29TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT, an obstacle course with stunts and skills to challenge participants, ages 3 through 55-plus welcome; 5 p.m. registration, 5:30 p.m. races begin, Kane'ohe Community Park, 45-529 Kea'ahala Road. 233-7306.

TOMORROW

• HULA CLASSES: beginning keiki 9 a.m., keiki 10 a.m., teens/adults 11 a.m., Kauluwela Recreational Park; $10 monthly fee; sponsored by Kalihi-Palama Culture & Arts Society. 521-6905.

• Vision Fest Makiki, focusing on self-reliance and sustainability to empower our communities 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., First Christian Church, 1516 Kewalo St.; Health and Wellness Pavilion, Empowerment and Transformation Zone, panel discussion, spoken word, food and music, swap meet, keiki play area; call Gene Tamashiro. 216-1884.

• Welcome Home the Whales Celebration by Pacific Whale Foundation; Maui cruises depart 2 p.m. from Ma'alaea Harbor on Ocean Spirit and from Lahaina Harbor on Ocean Quest, returning 4 p.m.; $19.95 fee, children 6 and under free, one free child per paying adult, additional children ages 7 to 12, $15; call for reservations. (808) 244-8390.

UPCOMING

• BEARS IN TOYLAND, fund-raiser for terminally ill children, 6 to 10 p.m. Dec. 7, Tryst Restaurant, 407 Seaside Ave., second floor, Waikiki, sponsored by Aloha Bears; $25 tickets available at Tryst; bring an unwrapped toy. 429-2216.

ONGOING

The following support groups are available to help members of the Hawai'i community:

• AD/HD Support Group, for parents of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. 536-9684.

• Alzheimer's Association, Honolulu Chapter. 591-2771.

• Bereavement Support Groups. Castle Medical Center, 263-5343; St. Francis Medical Center, 547-6011; Hospice Hawaii, 924-9255.

• Breast Cancer Support Groups. The Queen's Medical Center, 537-7117; Kapi'olani Women's Center, 532-3575; Kuakini Hospital, 547-9189; Tripler Hospital, 433-2317.

• Caregiver Support Group. Castle Medical Center, 263-5400.