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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Community Calendar

TODAY

ENGINEERING WITHOUT BORDERS, presentation by civil engineer Cathy Leslie, executive director of Engineering Without Borders, which advocates sharing engineering expertise with the international disadvantaged community, 4:30 p.m. at University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Center for Korean Studies; sponsored by the College of Engineering; free. RSVP: engevent@hawaii.edu or 956-7727.

WAIKIKI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m. at Waikiki Community Center.

BOTTOM and PELAGIC FISHERIES to be discussed by the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1164 Bishop St., Suite 1400; Hawai'i Archipelago Plan Team convenes 8:30 a.m. May 14 and 15 to discuss seabed biodiversity and ecosystem models; public welcome. www.wpcouncil.org.

LEGISLATORS TALK STORY WITH VETERANS to determine their needs, 9 to 11 a.m. at West Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery, Kailua, Kona, Big Island. 586-8510.

MEDITATION FOR MINDFULNESS, six-session course, 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, May 13-June 17 at University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Physical Education Complex 245, Studio 3; basics of sitting, standing, walking and eating meditation in the Theravada Buddhist tradition; non-religious; fee: $45. Register: 956-8400, www.outreach.hawaii.edu/noncredit.

TOMORROW

CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK EVENT, special magic and balloon-sculpting show by Kelvin Chun, 5:30 p.m. at Waipahu Public Library; free.

DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES PUBLIC HEARING, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Lihikai Elementary School, Kahului, Maui; on proposed fishing rule changes: net use restrictions, bag limits, two pole per person limit, snagging prohibitions and report requirements. Information: www.state.hi.us/dlnr.

KAHALU'U NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m. at KEY Project, 47-200 Waihe'e Road.

KALIHI VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m. at Akira Sakima Recreation Center, 1911 Kamehameha IV Road.

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, 226 N. Kuakini St., first floor WO 4 Conference Room. 454-0699, www.rehabhospital.org.

THURSDAY

FUNDRAISING LU'AU FOR WAIALUA HIGH ROBOTICS TEAM, 6 to 9 p.m. at Dole Plantation, featuring Hawaiian food, entertainment and a silent auction; tickets $35, available at Dole or through team members. Information: 621-8408.

SURF TALK STORY, featuring veteran North Shore lifeguard and 2007 Pipeline bodysurfing champion Mark Cunningham, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Chinatown Boardroom, 1160 Nu'uanu Ave.; free.

MAKIKI/LOWER PUNCHBOWL/TANTALUS NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD, 7 p.m. at Makiki District Park, Arts & Crafts Building, 1527 Ke'eaumoku St.

FRIDAY

KANE'OHE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m. at Windward Community College, Hale Akoakoa 103-105.

National Bike To Work DAY, sponsored by Hawaii Bicycling League and the City and County of Honolulu. HBL will staff park-and-rides islandwide, advise on proper technique and lead biking groups. Pau hana celebration 6 p.m. at Gordon Biersch, followed by 7:30 p.m. rally at Tamarind Park. Consult www.hbl.org for ride times, ride leader contacts and park and ride locations. Information: 768-8335 (Chris Sayers).