Lit Beat

SPECIAL EVENTS

Book sale, low prices for hardback and softcover books, CDs, videos, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Pearl City Public Library; free. 453-6566.

Slammin' @ Your Library, poetry slams with performances by Kealoha, Eric Paul Shaffer or Melinda Gohn, at public libraries for Teen Week, Monday through Saturday on O'ahu and Maui and Oct. 27-29 on the Big Island and Kaua'i. For details, call your local library.

"The Middle Ages in Eastern Asia," a talk by C.R. Greywolf, a professional weapons smith and maker of medieval armor, featuring handcrafted weapons and antiques, period costumes and demonstrations, for ages 10 and over, 3 p.m. Thursday, Salt Lake/Moanalua Public Library; free. 831-6831.

SIGNINGS/READINGS

Matthew Kaopio signs his book "Hawaiian Family Legends," noon-2 p.m. today, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse. 596-8885.

Mike Sakamoto, author of "Hawaii's Mike Sakamoto Presents 101 Fishing Tips," noon-1 p.m. today, Waldenbooks, Mililani, 623-2138, and 2:30-3:30 p.m. today, Waldenbooks, Pearlridge, 488-9488. Also, 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Kona (808) 331-1668, and noon-1 p.m. Oct. 26, Borders, Hilo (808) 933-1410.

Erik Hazelhoff signs his autobiography, "In Pursuit of Life," 2-4 p.m. today, Cook's Discoveries, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 885-3633.

Gerald A. Meehl, co-author and photographer of "Pacific Legacy," signs the book, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Arizona Memorial Visitor Center; proceeds go to the Arizona Memorial Museum Association. 422-2771.

Martha H. Noyes signs her book "Then There Were None," 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Bestsellers, Bishop Square. 528-2378.

Gary Dias and Robbie Dingeman sign their book "Honolulu Homicide," 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, Hilo Hattie, Ala Moana Center. 973-3266.

Kimo Armitage, author of "Limu the Blue Turtle" and other children's titles, signs his books, 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange. 423-3344.

Coryn Tanaka and May Masaki sign their book "Making Ribbon Leis 2," noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Sam Choy signs his book "A Hawaiian Luau," noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange. 423-3344.

Roberta Wong autographs her book "Hawaiian Lei in Crochet" and demonstrates her technique, noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Hilo Hattie, Ala Moana Center. 973-3266.

David Penhallow signs his book "The Betrayer," noon Saturday, Borders, Waikele (676-6699) and 2 p.m., Borders, Ward Center (591-8995).

Linda Andrade Wheeler autographs her book "Ain't Life a Beach?" 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Waldenbooks, Pearlridge. 488-9488.

FOR WRITERS

Kuma Kahua Theatre sponsors a monologue competition. Perform your two-minute monologue in front of an audience, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9, at the theater. Call 536-4222 or e-mail info@kumukahua.com for an entry form and rules. Spectators can view the performance for a $5 donation.

Girl Fest Zineletter asks for submissions of poetry, political commentary, movie reviews and articles with a woman or girl theme. E-mail submissions to Yumiko Seki at powderpuffs@hawaii.rr.com. Artwork may also be submitted in jpeg format with a dpi of 200 or greater. Deadline: Nov. 15.

Playwriting contest, annual joint competition of Kuma Kahua Theatre and UH-Manoa theater department. Prizes in three categories: Hawai'i and Pacific Rim for residents and nonresident playwrights; Resident Prize open to Hawai'i residents only. All plays must be original with no adaptations from copyrighted sources. Call for rules: 536-4222. Deadline: postmarked by Jan. 2.

BeachHouse Publishing seeks poetry for a book for children with Hawaiian themes. Send submission to beachhousepub@hawaii.rr.com or P.O. Box 2926, 'Ewa Beach, HI 96706. Deadline: Jan. 2.

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.

Preschool story time, for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 17, Liliha Public Library. 587-7577.

Carmen Geshell signs her book "Muffin's Makapu'u Adventure" and Muffin will make an appearance, 11 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Saturday, Waldenbooks, Mililani. 623-2138.

Keiki Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Children's Amphitheater, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Peter Rabbit, meet the bunny and hear stories by Beatrice Potter, 11 a.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.