Opening Liturgical Celebration and Reception marks the beginning of the 50th anniversary year for Chaminade University, with a Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated by Father Gary Secor, 4 p.m. today, followed by a reception and trolley tours of the campus; free. 739-8365, www.chami nade.edu/50th.

"The Prayer of Jesus Revisited in Troubled Times," inspirational look at the Lord's prayer and a special service led by pastor Ron Ching, 6-7 p.m. today, Central Union Church women's building. 440-3007.

16th annual "See You at the Pole," student-led non-denominational silent prayer event for middle and high school students to ask for protection and blessing of their school, island, state, nation and the world, 7 a.m. Wednesday, Hawaiian school campuses; sponsored by Youth for Christ. 946-1300.

Observance of International Day of Peace, members and the Bahai Faith will join for a program of devotions, readings, music, dance and a parade of international costumes, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Honolulu Bahai Center, Palolo Valley; free. 738-5683.

"The Appearing," series of Bible prophecy lectures in English on the end times and the appearing of Jesus Christ via satellite from "It Is Written" TV program's Shawn Boonstra, 7 p.m. nightly, Friday through Sept. 27, Japanese Seventh-day Adventist Church, Manoa; free. 988-4343.

"How to Survive Spiritually in Our Times," Eckankar dream fair with exhibits, puppet show and spiritual skills workshops, 1-5 p.m. Sept. 24, Blaisdell Center's Maui, O'ahu and Kaua'i rooms, second floor; free. 735-7719.

"The Cream Rises to the Top: letting the best happen within you," women's retreat sponsored by Scrub Bucket Gospel Ministries with Maxine Pollock, Sept. 30-Oct. 2, St. Stephen's Diocesan Center; $129 with private bath, $109 with shared bath. 254-1091.

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