Posted on: Sunday, December 19, 2004

Community Calendar

Advertiser Staff

WEDNESDAY

AL-ANON MEETING for friends and family of alcoholics 7 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday, St. Francis Hospital, 2226 Liliha St., Weinberg Building, fifth floor. 521-5900.

THURSDAY

ADDICTION EDUCATION FOR FAMILIES 7 to 8 p.m. every Thursday, Hina Mauka, 45-845 Po'okela St., Kane'ohe; helping families and close friends of the addicted to deal with addiction and recovery; $5 fee. 236-2600.

QIGONG introductory class, 8 to 9 a.m. every Thursday, Kapahulu Center, 3410 Campbell Ave., by cancer survivor Ginny Walden; open practice 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturdays; introductory class $5, open practice $12. 259-8453.

NU'UANU TOASTMASTERS meeting 6 to 7 p.m., American Cancer Society headquarters, 2370 Nu'uanu Ave.; free parking; guests welcome. 455-8747.

WINDWARD SELF-HELP GROUP for people with Multiple Sclerosis and their families 6 to 7:30 p.m., St. John Vianney Parish community office building, 920 Keolu Drive, Kailua. 532-0811.

FRIDAY

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

SATURDAY

ANXIETY AND STRESS SELF-HELP GROUP meets 10 to 11:30 a.m., St. John Church, Kailua Road; for people suffering from anxiety disorders.

UPCOMING

BLOOD DRIVE 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 26, Foodland, 'Ewa Town Center and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 31, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Hawai'i Kai Chapel; donors must be in good health, 18 years of age or older, weigh 110 pounds or more and provide a valid photo I.D.; make an appointment by calling 845-9966.

HUMANISTS HAWAI'I Winter Solstice potluck celebration 10:30 a.m. Dec. 26, Queens Surf Beach, 'ewa side of Waikiki Aquarium; public invited; call for further information 261-3452.

BREATHE WITH EASE into the New Year, free presentation by Straub Clinic allergist and asthma specialist Jeffrey Kam, M.D., 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 30, Ala Moana Center stage; a team of healthcare professionals will discuss inhaler and nebulizer techniques, medications and how to use a respirator to cope with fireworks smoke; receive a free respirator mask while supplies last. 524-6755.

PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA 8 p.m. Dec. 31, Honolulu Airport Hotel; heavy pupu, no host bar, favors, noise makers and champagne, dance music; members $30, nonmembers $35, $5 discount if purchased in advance; call 258-9504 or 262-7441 for further information.

ONGOING

TOYS FOR TOTS dropoff sites at all local Edward Jones offices; new, unwrapped toys are welcome; www.EdwardJones.com.

THRIFT STORES

• Assistance League of Hawai'i Thrift Shop, 378 N. School Street; 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. 946-1505.

• Goodwill stores, open 9 a.m. daily: 780 S. Beretania St., 521-1798; 629 Kailua Road, 263-9312; 3632 Wai'alae Ave., 735-0085; 98-019 Kamehameha Highway, 488-1230; 1318-C Hart St., 845-4338.

• Kapahulu Center Thrift Shop, 3410 Campbell Ave.; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. 737-1748.

• Mo'ili'ili Community Center Thrift Shop, 2535 S. King St.; 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays. 942-0595.

• Salvation Army stores, 322 Sumner St., open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Saturday, 522-8460; 56 Oneawa St., open 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 261-1756; 1931 N. King St., open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Saturday, 832-0211; 435 Kilani Ave., open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Saturday, 621-7083; 94-925 Waipahu St., open 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday, 671-0102.

• Savers, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday: 1505 Dillingham Blvd. (842-0061); 94-300 Farrington Highway 671-0071).

• Waikiki Community Center Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday and Thursdays. 923-1802.