Temple Emanu-El presents a talk by former journalist Bernard Krisher, "Repairing the World through Social Justice and Acts of Loving Kindness," at 6 p.m. Thursday.

Pupu will be served before the talk, at 5:30 p.m. at the temple at 2550 Pali Highway.

Information: 396-0223.

SHRINE WILL BLESS PETS, GIVE TREATS

Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha — Hawaii Dazaifu Tenmangu, a Shinto shrine at 1239 Olomea St., will hold its Pet Blessing Festival at 10 a.m. June 3.

Leashed or caged pets will be blessed during the four-hour festival; after the blessing, pets can beat the summer heat with special "pet shave ice." Information: Irene Takizawa, 841-4755 or kotohira@hawaiiantel.net.

FREE MUSIC EVENT FOR YOUTH JUNE 16

"Hosanna '07," a youth concert with cultural music workshops, will be held all day June 16 at Kawaiaha'o Church.

The free event begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 9 p.m., and includes music by the Kahikolu Church Youth Choir. There will be music and demonstrations for youths from grades 4 to 12. (Ministers, youth leaders, and parents/guardians are welcome.)

Information/registration: Audrey Kawaa, 623-5511, 341-6040 or ankawaa@hawaii.rr.com.

LIGHTING CANDLES IN THEIR MEMORY

Waiokeola Congregational Church will hold its third annual memorial service at 5 p.m. tomorrow. Names of church members, friends and veterans who have passed away in the past year will be read and candles lit in their memory.

Information: the Rev. Christopher K. Eng, 737-0541, ext. 3.

HOKULE'A TALES FROM TWO OF CREW

"Ku Holo Mau," a discussion by Hokule'a crew members Billy Richards and Marjorie Mau, will be at 6 p.m. tomorrow in the Von Holt Room at St. Andrew's Cathedral.They will show pictures of the latest voyage, and answer questions. Light supper served. Information: 524-2822.

BUDDHISM TALK AND WORKSHOP

Kevin Griffin, who wrote "One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps," will give a talk at 6 p.m. June 15 at Unity Church of Hawai'i. Fee: $15, 735-4436.

Griffin will also give a workshop, "One Breath at a Time," 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 16 and 17 at the Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center. Cost is $75, or $125 for both days (scholarships available), 262-8352. Information: www.kevingriffin.net.