Posted on: Sunday, February 6, 2005

Community Calendar

Advertiser Staff

TODAY

VIETNAMESE NEW YEAR FESTIVAL celebrating the Year of the Rooster 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; bands, dragon dance, ethnic entertainment, food booths, extreme games, rides, taiko, clowns and more; free admission.

PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS, free line dancing 2 to 4 p.m., first Sunday monthly, Aloha Tower Market Place; DJ music, one easy lesson 3:30 p.m.; car pool; instructors, bring your students and join in. 262-7441.

TOMORROW

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP, 5 p.m., first Monday monthly, 2500 Kalakaua Ave.; sponsored by Hawaii Association of Certified Nurses Aides. 923-5918.

TUESDAY

HAWAI'I STATE ASSOCIATION OF PARLIAMENTARIANS, free meeting on parliamentary procedure, helpful to members of any group with regular meetings; call for further information. 839-4437.

ALS SUPPORT GROUP, discussion for those suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and their families on how to overcome occupational challenges in your home using current technology, 6 to 8 p.m., Castle Medical Center auditorium, lower level; free. 548-0588.

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.

WINNERS CIRCLE TOASTMASTERS meets 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. every Wednesday, Unity Church, 3608 Diamond Head Circle.

THURSDAY

ROTARY CLUB OF KAPOLEI breakfast meeting 7 a.m., Kapolei High School faculty lounge, next to the cafeteria; guest speaker Paul Brewbaker, senior vice president and CEO of Bank of Hawaii; buffet breakfast $7; call Ross Rolorad. 479-0663.

ROTARY CLUB OF METROPOLITAN HONOLULU breakfast meeting 7:15 a.m., Plaza Club, 900 Fort Street Mall, 20th floor; guest speaker, Bob Sigal, author of "The Companies We Keep"; free; breakfast and coffee available for a fee; call for a reservation. 261-8762.

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.

HONOLULU NEWCOMERS CLUB regular aloha coffee 10 a.m. at a private residence; also monthly member lunch Feb. 17; call for details. 944-3310.

NUUANU TOASTMASTERS meeting 6 to 7 p.m., American Cancer Society headquarters, 2370 Nu'uanu Ave.; free parking; improve your public speaking skills; guests welcome. 455-8747.

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

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.

RSVP DEADLINE/DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AND SERVICE AWARD BANQUET 5:30 p.m. Feb. 25, University of Hawai'i-Hilo campus center dining room; $40 fee includes buffet and no-host cocktails and silent auction. (808) 974-7501 or (808) 974-7643.

CRIBBAGE GAMES 6:30 p.m. every Friday, HonBLUE, 501 Sumner St., Suite 381; sponsored by The North Shore Peggers, a grassroots club of the American Cribbage Congress; all ages welcome. 261-4468, www.cribbage.org.