Posted on: Sunday, November 28, 2004

Community Calendar

Advertiser Staff

TOMORROW

"EAST TIMOR AND THE UNITED NATIONS: NATIONALISM ANDINTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION," talk by Fidelis Magalhaes, who took part in the independence movement in East Timor, 9:15 a.m., Kapi'olani Community College, 'Olona 201; free. 944-6479.

TUESDAY

NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, Pearl City No. 21, 6:30 p.m., Pearl City Library, 1138 Waimano Home Road.

NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, Hawai'i Kai No. 1, 7 p.m., Haha'ione Elementary School, 595 Pepe'ekeo St.

WEDNESDAY

TRIPLER TREE-LIGHTING CEREMONY 5:30 p.m. outside the hospital's makai entrance, featuring Santa Claus and the Pacific Fleet Band.

"HOW TO RESTORE THE PUBLIC TRUST," National Issues Forum on the news media and society, 6:15 to 8:30 p.m., State Capitol, Room 329; pupu reception 5:45 p.m.; parking in basement; free; RSVP at 748-0880.

2004 WOMEN OF DISTINCTION DINNER in honor of Women in Education hosted by the Girl Scout Council of Hawaii; featured guests, Patricia Hamamoto, superintendent, Department of Education; Dr. Rose Tseng, chancellor, University of Hawai'i-Hilo; Dr. Sue Wesselkamper, president of Chaminade University; and Nancy White, head of school, La Pietra Hawaii School for Girls; call for further information. 595-8400, ext. 216.

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.

NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, Manoa No. 7, 7 p.m., Noelani Elementary School cafetorium, 2655 Woodlawn Drive.

NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, Makakilo/Kapolei/Honokai Hale No. 34, 7 p.m., Kapolei High School cafetorium, 91-5007 Kapolei Parkway.

THURSDAY

BLOOD DRIVE 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kaimuki Municipal Parking Lot, Harding and 11th avenues; also, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Mililani High School cafeteria, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. next Sunday, Waikele Center; donors must be 18 years of age and older, in good health, 110 pounds or more with valid photo identification; appointment required. 845-9966, http://www.bbh.org/

QIGONG introductory class to Chinese system of self-healing, 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.

"MOVING FROM A CLASS OF CIVILIZATIONS TO CONGRUENCE: THE MUSLIM FACTOR," a presentation and discussion featuring Dr. Saleem Ahmed, 3 to 4 p.m., East-West Center's Burns Hall Schramm Room, 4th floor; free; public welcome; call for reservations. 944-7784.

HONOLULU SELF-HELP GROUP for people with multiple sclerosis and their families, 5:30 to 7 p.m., 505 Ka'ahi St., Phase II Conference Room, Iwilei area. 532-0811.

ADDICTION EDUCATION FOR FAMILIES, 7 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, 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.

NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, Kuli'ou'ou/Kalani Iki No. 2, 7 p.m., 'Aina Haina Library, 5246 Kalaniana'ole Highway.

NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, McCully/Mo'ili'ili No. 8, 7 p.m., King William Lunalilo Elementary School, 810 Pumehana St.

NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, Downtown No. 13, 7 p.m., Pauahi Recreation Center, 171 N. Pauahi St.

NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, Kailua No. 31, 7 p.m., Kailua Recreation Center, 21 S. Kainalu Drive.

PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS line dance class 5:30 to 8 p.m., Aloha Tower Market Place atrium; free. 262-7441.

PACIFIC AVIATION MUSEUM BENEFIT DINNER at Hickam Air Force Base Officers Club: cocktails 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m. program featuring aviation legend Charles "Chuck" Yeager; tickets $150; call or e-mail for reservations. 836-7747 or kims@pacificaviationmuseum.org.

FRIDAY

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