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Posted on: Wednesday, August 30, 2006

Community calendar

Advertiser Staff

TODAY

"TODAY'S KUPUNA," issues of interest to senior citizens and their families, 7 p.m. every Wednesday, 'Olelo Community Television, channel 52; weekly scam warnings from Better Business Bureau; special guests. 946-3888.

TOMORROW

ALA MOANA TOASTMASTERS meeting, noon-1 p.m. every Thursday, Yanni's Restaurant at Restaurant Row. 528-3744.

ADDICTION EDUCATION FOR FAMILIES, 7-8 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; $7. 236-2600.

FRIDAY

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

UPCOMING

MAKE YOUR BOSS WASH YOUR CAR fundraiser for the REHAB Stroke Club, Sept. 16, 226 N. Kuakini St.; top executives of Hawai'i companies will wash vehicles; $10 cars; $15 trucks, vans and SUVs; prepurchase tickets at REHAB Foundation or call 566-3451.

ETC.

The following support groups are available to help members of the community:

  • Breast Cancer Support Groups: The Queen's Medical Center, 547-4697; Kuakini Medical Center, 547-9562; Tripler Army Medical Center, 433-2317.

  • Dual Recovery Anonymous, for mentally ill substance abusers. Hina Mauka, 236-2600.

  • Health Support for older adults who are depressed, isolated or chronically ill. Honolulu Gerontology Program, 543-8421.

  • Hina Mauka Recovery Center, residential drug and alcohol treatment. 236-2600.

  • Life Foundation HIV/AIDS Support Group. 521-2437.

  • Make Today Count, for patients with life-threatening illnesses. 595-7544.

  • Mended Hearts, The Queen's Medical Center. 547-4264.

  • Nami O'ahu, for those affected by serious mental illness. 591-1297.

  • National Depressive and Manic Depressive Association Support Group, 372-1991.

  • NarcoNon, 247-3191.

  • Sisters Offering Support, for women and children exiting prostitution. 941-5554.

  • Suicide Crisis Center, 832-3100.

  • The Parent Line, 526-1222.

  • T.A.P.S. (Teens As Parents Support), 678-7208.
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