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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, June 8, 2008

Community Calendar

TODAY

ALOHA INTERNATIONAL PIANO FESTIVAL AND PIANO COMPETITION. Concert pianist Lisa Nakamichi to host a weeklong series of performances and workshops for musicians of all ages through June 15 at Hawai'i Convention Center. Tickets: adults $20, children and students $5, senior and military discounts. Information: www.lisanakamichi.com or 853-3053 (Christina Peaslee) or Christina@Loomis-isc.com

TUESDAY

WESTERN PACIFIC REGIONAL FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL, Scientific and Statistical Committee meeting, 8:30 to 5 p.m., 1164 Bishop St., Suite 1400. Information: www.wpcouncil.org or 522-8220.

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

WEDNESDAY

An Evening with the Philippines, celebrating Philippine independence with fine food and a performance by violinist Jay Cayuca at Honolulu Country Club; $45. Reservations: 595-6316, ext. 242 (Emily), or honolulupc@hawaii.rr.com or mail a check to the Philippine Consulate, 2433 Pali Highway, Honolulu, HI 96817.

CLIMATE CHANGE and STORM SEASONS, lecture, 7 p.m., University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Yukiyoshi Room, Krauss Hall 012; by Thomas Schroeder, chair of the University of Hawai'i-Manoa Meteorology Department and director of the Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research, on the impact and effects of weather patterns on how climate is changing; free; seating limited.

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

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

THURSDAY

CORAL REEF LECTURE SERIES, final lecture, 6 p.m., Bishop Museum, Atherton Halau, featuring underwater explorer Richard Pyle's talk, "Into the Twilight Zone: Exploring the Deep Coral Reefs," free.

ADDICTION EDUCATION FOR FAMILIES, 7 to 8:30 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 fee. 236-2600.

FRIDAY

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

SATURDAY

FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m., St. Clement's Parish Hall, 1515 Wilder Ave.; new member meeting until 10 a.m., regulars to follow; guaifenesin protocol to be discussed. RSVP: 677-8770.

ANXIETY AND STRESS SELF HELP GROUP, 10 a.m. to noon, second and fourth Saturdays monthly, St. John Church, Kailua Road; for persons suffering from anxiety disorders. 382-4516.

PORTUGUESE COUNCIL/FAMILY HERITAGE WORKSHOP, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Camp Kokokahi, Kane'ohe; opportunity for island youths and their families to explore their Portuguese heritage; presenters range from history, language and culinary experts to Frank De Lima; $10, lunch and supplies included; youths must be accompanied by an adult. Register: 457-8075 (Carole Hope).

UPCOMING

THE BEAD SOCIETY meeting, 7 p.m. June 25, Academy of Art Center at Linekona; theme: patriotic challenge; fee: visitors $5. Information: 422-0612.

USS MISSOURI BB-63 REUNION, Aug. 28 to Sept. 1 in San Antonio, Texas. Information: 203-281-4693 (Jack Stempick, reunion chair).