The Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center's Dean Nelson is teaching a three-part free class, Brilliant and Luminous Health — Ancient Teachings on Healthcare from the Kingdom of Shambhala, in May.

The Sunday morning series begins 10 a.m. May 13 at the center, 25 Kane'ohe Bay Drive, Suite 205.

Information: info@ksbcenter.org, www.ksbcenter.org or 262-8352.

SHINTO SHRINE WILL BLESS PETS

The Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha-Dazaifu Tenmangu, the Shinto shrine at 1239 Olomea St., is holding a pet blessing festival 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 3.

As part of Pet Appreciation Week, leashed or caged pets will receive a blessing as well as a "pet shave ice" (shave ice in a bowl topped with some Iams flavored sauce and a treat in dog and cat flavors).

Information: 841-4755 or kotohira@hawaiiantel.net.

CHRISTIAN WRITERS' GROUP FORMING

Windward Christian Writers Group will hold its first meeting at 10 a.m. April 28 at Faith Baptist Church, 1230 Kailua Road.

Membership in the group — open to those who write books and articles in a variety of genres, including fiction, non-fiction, children's — is free, but this opportunity is designed for writers who aspire to publication.

Information: 372-0274 or carmen@carmenleal.com.

TIPS ON ATTRACTING THE POSITIVE IN LIFE

The Unity Church of Hawaii is hosting a two-part workshop, Attracting the Positive, at 6 p.m. Tuesday and April 24.

The workshop series meets at the church, 3608 Diamond Head Circle, and costs $55.

Information: 735-4436, or www.unityhawaii.org.

PRAYER EVENTS SET FOR MAY 3

A Hawai'i contingent will hold two events as part of the National Day of Prayer.

The theme for this year is "America, Unite in Prayer," based on the verse from II Chronicles 7:14: "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."

The events will be: