Lit Beat

SPECIAL EVENT

"Aloha Shorts," weekly radio show, 5 p.m. Mondays, on Hawaii Public Radio station KIPO 89.3 with host Cedric Yamanaka. This week, Janice Terukina reads from Lois-Ann Yamanaka's "Saturday Night at the Pahala Theatre." 955-8821.

SIGNINGS/READINGS

Leonard Villanueva, author of "Kaipo and the Mighty 'Ahi," signs his book, noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Borders Express (formerly Waldenbooks), Kahala Mall. 737-9550.

Roberta Wong, author of "Hawaiian Lei in Crochet," signs her book, noon-1 p.m., Ben Franklin Crafts' book at the Sew, Quilt and Craft Expo, Blaisdell Center. 833-3800.

Carrie Ching signs her book, "Tons of Things to Do for Hawai'i's Kids," noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699. Also, 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

FOR WRITERS

Honolulu Chapter of the National Writer Association meeting, bring eight copies of one manuscript (10 pages or less) for critique, 7 p.m. tomorrow, Kapuna I, 1015 N. School St.; free. 845-9585.

Honolulu Theatre for Youth and the Sex Abuse Treatment Center seek proposals for short plays to be presented to middle- and high-school students on the topics of sexual harassment and sexual violence in dating relationships. Present a two-page proposal by Aug. 15 to mark@htyweb.org. Call 839-9885, ext. 17, for details before submitting your proposal.

Lee A. Tonouchi, a pidgin writer and activist, is seeking submissions for his "Da Kine Dictionary." Obtain submission forms for pidgin words at www.dakinedictionary.com or 734-7159, ext. 21.

Send announcements with contact name and phone number to: Lit Beat, Island Life, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Lit Beat" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.

Correction: The book signing by author Dorothea Buckingham scheduled for noon Saturday at Borders Books & Music at Ward Centre has been canceled.