SPECIAL

NOMINATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH DEC. 15 for the 2008 Elliott Cades Awards for Literature, for authors — one established, one emerging — either Hawai'i-based or dealing with Hawai'i issues; nomination letter (no formal application form) to Hawai'i Literary Arts Council, P.O. Box 11213, Honolulu, HI 96828; 263-5627.

"10th ANNUAL STAR POETS" AND "POEMS FOR PEACE" CONTESTS, sponsored by Windward Community College and Starbucks Hawaii, for students, grades 3-12; entry deadline Jan. 26; forms and rules, www.windward.hawaii.edu/poets; Libby Young, 235-7396.

"SEARCHING FOR HEALTH INFORMATION ONLINE," a series of hands-on classes for seniors, including basic computer and Internet skills, 8:30-10 a.m. Mondays, through Nov. 24; Kapolei Public Library; required registration: 693-7050.

"WRITING HOME," author and playwright, Victoria Kneubuhl, discusses her plays, mystery novel and a work in progress at the monthly Art Lunch Lecture, noon Nov. 25; Hawai'i State Art Museum, Multipurpose Room; free; 586-0307, www.hawaii.gov/sfca.

WILD MIND DOWNTOWN WRITERS CLUB, 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 25, Land of Organica Coffee House, 900-A Maunakea St. (at Nimitz Highway; reservations/dates, 255-9890.

"HAWAIIAN BURIAL PLACES," lecture by June Noelani Cleghorn, cultural resources manager at Marine Corps Base Hawai'i, as part of of Windward Community College's Common Book study of the bestseller, "Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers," 4:30 p.m.; Nov. 25; WCC, Hale Akoakoa 105; free; 236-9224.

"PEARL HARBOR CHILD COMES HOME," appearances and book signings by Pearl Harbor survivor Dorinda Makanaonalani Nicholson, author of "Pearl Harbor Child" and "Remember WWII: Kids Who Survived Tell Their Stories," 7 p.m. Nov. 28 (book signing from 3 p.m., and following lecture); and 2 p.m. Nov. 29 (book signing, noon-5 p.m.), Pacific Aviation Museum, Pearl Harbor; reservations by Nov. 24: general, $14, children, $7; with discounts/free for kama'aina, military and museum members; free for keiki with paid adult; 441-1000, www.PacificAviationMuseum.org.

FIRST ANNUAL KAUIKEAOULI LITERACY FAIR, presented by Alu Like Native Hawaiian Library, with family fun, book fair, literacy and education resource providers, food booths, games and prizes, entertainment, cultural demonstrations and appearances by local authors, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 28, 458 Keawe St.; free; 535-6700.

"MYSTERY MOVIE NIGHTS," for ages 10 and older, with films based on the Harry Potter book series, 1 p.m. Nov. 28 and 29, McCully-Mo'ili'ili Public LIbrary auditorium; free; 973-1099.

APPEARANCE BY KARI UNEBASAMI AND ERIC NAKAGAWA, founders of the www.ICanHasCheezburger.com Web site and authors of the best-selliing "I Can Has Cheezburger: A LOLcat Colleckshun," 3 p.m. Nov. 28, Borders Books, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.

DAVE & BUSTER'S MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE SERIES staging of "The Glitch That Stole Christmas"; 7 p.m. Nov. 29; Dave & Buster's; $36.95, with meal; reservations: 589-2215.

"READ TO A DOG" CHILDREN'S REMEDIAL LIBRARY READING SESSIONS, for children, grades 1-3, who need some encouragement reading, conducted by Andrea O'Connor of the Intermountain Therapy Animals group, 10:30, 11 and 11:30 a.m. Dec. 6 and 20, Kailua Public Library; registration, 266-9911.

Keiki storytime with wally amos, story read-aloud, finger plays and occasional crafts for ages 2 to 5; 10:30-11 a.m. Dec. 10; Kailua Public Library, under "The Reading Tree"; free; 266-9911.

Youth Speaks Hawaii, slam poetry workshops, hosted by Kealoha, TravisT, Melvin, Darron and Lyz; 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays; The ARTS at Marks Garage; free; 387-9664.

"Talk Story Radio," weekly radio show hosted by Jeff Gere; 5:30 p.m. Mondays; broadcast on KTUH 90.3 FM, 7 p.m. Thursdays; www.talkstoryradio.com.

BOOK SIGNINGS

RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN will read from his memoirs and from best-selling children's book, "Forever Buster," by Martin Rabbett, 10 a.m. Nov. 25, Barnes & Boble Books, Lahaina, Maui (readings from "Forever Buster only), and 11 a.m. Nov. 29, Borders Books & Music, Kahului, Maui; free; 223-6296.

TAMARA MONTGOMERY, JODI PARRY BELKNAP AND JOSEPH D. DODD, authors and illustrator of "TiQri, The Little Snow Fox, and Other Tales of the North Pacific," and "Kraken-Ka, the Komodo Dragon: A Tale of Indonesia," will sign copies of their books, and present an interactive story hour with masks and props, for ages 3-7, 11 a.m. Nov. 29, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center; free; 221-5343.

JOCELYN FUJII will sign copies of her book, "Pono, The Dog That Dreams," noon, Nov. 29, Borders Books & Music, Pearlridge Center (also readings from the book by Bradley Shields); free; 222-1171. .

FOR KEIKI

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, for children ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 10; Hawai'i Kai Public Library; free; 397-5833.

FALL PUZZLETIMES, with educational board puzzles, storytime, songs, fingerplays and activities, for ages 11/2-3, with a parent or caregiver; 9:30 a.m. Thursdays through Nov. 21; Pearl City Public Library; free; 453-6566.

FALL STORYTIME, stories, sing-along songs, finger plays and more for ages 3-5; 10:30-11:15 a.m. Wednesdays, through Nov. 26; 'Ewa Beach Public & School Library; free; 689-1204.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, stories read aloud, sing-along songs, finger plays and a simple craft, for ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver; 10 a.m. Thursdays through Dec. 18; Wai'anae Public Library; free; 697-7868.

Toddler time storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs and rhymes, for babies to toddlers up to age 3; 10-10:30 a.m. Mondays; Hawai'i State Library; free; 586-3510.

Keiki storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs, finger plays and a simple craft, for ages 3 and older; 10-10:45 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays; Kapolei Public Library; free; 693-7050.

Toddler storytime, books, finger plays, matching games and songs, for ages 2-3; 10 a.m. Tuesdays; McCully-Mo'ili'ili Public Library; free; 973-1099.

Keiki storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays; Borders Waikele; free; 676-6699.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; Mililani Public Library; free; 627-7470.

Preschool craft AND storytimE, 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays; Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana; free; 949-7307.

Read Me a Story, books read by volunteer storytellers for children 12 and younger and their parents; 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; Honolulu Academy of Arts; free for children, included with $7 admission for parents; 532-8700.

Keiki storytime, stories, songs, sing-alongs and other activities; 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Kahuku Public & School Library; free; 293-8935.

Keiki storytimE, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.

Keiki storytime, stories read aloud, finger plays and occasional crafts for ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Kailua Public Library; free; 266-9911.

Preschool storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs, finger plays and a simple craft, for ages 3-5; 4 p.m. Wednesdays; Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library; free; 733-8488.

SATURDAY STORYTIME, for ages 3 and older, accompanied by a parent or caregiver; 10:30-11 a.m. Saturdays; Hawai'i State Library; free; 586-3510.

Send announcements at least 10 days before event, with contact name and phone number, to: Lit Beat, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Lit Beat" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.