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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Monday, April 7, 2008

Community Calendar

TODAY

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

TUESDAY

HONOLULU GAY SUPPORT GROUP discussion of relevant topics, 7:30 p.m., Waikiki Community Center, Room 202A. 537-2000.

WEDNESDAY

LEGAL LINE HOTLINE. Call 6-7 p.m. to speak with an attorney at no charge: 537-1868; call 537-9140 for free referrals (www.hawaiilawyerreferral.com); sponsored by Hawaii State Bar Association.

TODAY'S KUPUNA, television show that addresses the concerns of kupuna, their caregivers and families, 7 p.m. on Channel 52; featured guest Graham Pearce of the Arthritis Foundation; also airs first and third weeks of each month at 5:30 a.m. on Channel 27.

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP 7-8:30 p.m., second Wednesday monthly, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, 226 N. Kuakini St., first-floor WO 4 Conference Room; for people who have suffered a brain injury; separate circles of support for family, friends and caregivers; sponsored by the Brain Injury Association of Hawaii. 454-0699, www.rehabhospital.org

THURSDAY

CAREER, COLLEGE AND JOB FAIR — LEEWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE, high school and college students are welcome to explore career options 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Leeward Community College campus; more than 90 area businesses and college programs will recruit and answer career-related questions; free; public welcome; free. www.lcc.hawaii.edu/jobs/events.

NEWCOMERS CLUB OF HONOLULU Aloha coffee 10 a.m. at an undisclosed location; monthly luncheon 11:30 a.m. April 17 at a local restaurant. Reservations, details: 591-7600.

SATURDAY

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS — ANNUAL DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR, AIA architects to lead free walking tours of Downtown Honolulu's architecturally significant buildings (Ali'iolani Hale, Stangenwald Building, Kawaiaha'o Church and more), from 9 a.m. Reservations: 545-4242 or www.aiahonolulu.org.

EAST-WEST CENTER ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING AND FUNDRAISING DINNER 4:30 to 8 p.m. at Luana Hills Country Club, Kailua; program: registration and no-host cocktails 4:30 p.m., buffet dinner and reception 5:30 p.m., program with auction and cultural performances 6:30 p.m.; special guests: Karen Knudsen, Roland Lagareta, Carl Hefner and David McCauley; fee: $60, students $55; Reservations were due Friday. Information: 944-7201, alumni@eastwestcenter.org.

UPCOMING

LIVING WITH GRIEF: CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS, Annual National Bereavement Teleconference 7:15 to 10:30 a.m. April 16 at University of Hawai'i-Hilo; live broadcast on how professionals can best aid grieving children and adolescents; targeted to counselors, educators, parents, social workers, physicians, funeral directors and clergy; featuring the latest academic research and support group approaches; free; sponsored by Hospice of Hilo. Register: 808-969-1733.

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HONOLULU ANNUAL FUNDRAISING FASHION SHOW, Get Carried Away is the Junior League's theme for this year's Sacs in the City fashion show by Shanghai Tang, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 19 at Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Ballroom; see Shanghai Tang's exquisite imperial tailoring; shop at the designer handbag silent auction featuring Prada, Celine, Herrera, Kors, Coach and more; $95 tickets available online at: www.JuniorLeagueHonolulu.org or 946-6466.