TODAY

"ENLIGHTENMENT AND HIGHER STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS IN WORLD LITERATURE," lecture by Dr. Craig Pearson via live webcast, 3-4:30 p.m., University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Hemenway Hall, room 211. Free. Sponsored by the Committee for Stress-free Schools and the TM Club of UH. 947-2266.

ADOPTION INFORMATION session by Hawaii International Child, 5:30-7 p.m., 1168 Waimanu St. Prospective adoptive families can learn about available adoption programs. Free. Reservations: 589-2367, ext. 207 (Shannon), Shannon@h-i-c.org.

WAI'ANAE COAST NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING 7 p.m., Wai'anae Neighborhood Community Center.

HAWAI'I STATE ASSOCIATION OF PARLIAMENTARIANS, meets in 'Aiea; call for time and location. 839-4437, hamai4@hgea.org.

TOMORROW

LEGAL LINE HOT LINE, 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.

BEAD SOCIETY meeting, 7 p.m., Academy Art Center at Linekona. 487-2090.

MAKAKILO/KAPOLEI/HONOKAI HALE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING 7 p.m., Kapolei High School cafeteria.

MANOA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING 7 p.m., Noelani Elementary School cafeteria.

THURSDAY

SENIORS' FAIR, sponsored by the Hawaii United Okinawa Association, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Hawaii Okinawa Center, Waipio Gentry; featuring exhibits and workshops geared to the needs of senior citizens. Free. 676-5400, huoa@huoa.org.

EXCHANGE CLUB OF DOWNTOWN HONOLULU, lunch program 12-1:30 p.m., Oahu Country Club. Featured guest: Justin Pines on Teach America; $20. 524-0330, ext. 2, edracers@aol.com.

McCULLY/MO'ILI'ILI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING 6:30 p.m., Washington Middle School cafeteria.

DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING 7 p.m., Pauahi Recreation Center.

KAILUA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING 7 p.m., Kailua Recreation Center.

KULI'OU'OU/KALANI IKI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING 7 p.m., 'Aina Haina Public Library.

FRIDAY

ALOHA HAWAIIAN PARROT ASSOCIATION presents Dr. Irene Pepperberg, author of "The Alex Studies," 6:30 p.m., Neil Blaisdell Arena, Hawaii Suites; cocktail party 8:30 p.m. Lecture $25; lecture/party $40. Tickets: 782-6991, 228-6224.

SATURDAY

OUT OF THE SHADOWS, community forum in support of families with a mentally ill parent, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., state Capitol; providers, advocates, nonprofits, affected family members and the public urged to attend; free. Register: darock@mentalhealth-hi.org, 272-0947.

HI-5 RECYCLING DRIVE 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Leilehua High School parking lot; donations of HI-5 cans and bottles welcome; proceeds to benefit the senior class and Project Graduation 2009. 542-1793.

BILL'S BOOKMOBILE is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 690 Pohukaina St., Kaka'ako; sponsored by Friends of the Library of Hawai'i.