TODAY

I LOVE LILIHA CLEANUP DAY, grab a trash bag and help clean up the streets and sidewalks of Liliha before the Liliha Christmas Parade, 10 a.m. at the Liliha Town Clock Tower (1808 Liliha St.); supplies and refreshments provided; parade begins 5:30 p.m. iloveliliha@gmail.com.

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

TOMORROW

BLOOD DRIVE, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Waianae Mall; must be 18 or older, in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and present photo ID. 845-9966.

VOLUNTEERS

AARP TAX AIDES sought to assist elders with tax preparation; training in January; minimum 40 volunteer hours required between Feb. 1 and April 15. 955-5776.

SECOND SATURDAY volunteers needed to aid those attending with art activities, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Hawai'i State Art Museum; validated parking. hisam2ndsaturday@gmail.com.

FUNDRAISERS

ADULT FRIENDS FOR YOUTH, 4:45 p.m. Nov. 28, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hawaii Ballroom; no-host bar, dinner with wine, live and silent auctions, Frank DeLima Show, door prizes; $150 or $250, table discounts. 833-8775 (Jane Tampon), Jane@afyhawaii.com.

DAMIEN CHRISTMAS TREES, Douglas and noble firs and wreathes on sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 29 at Damien Memorial School parking lot; costs: $65, $85 and $25; proceeds to school clubs. 542-1664.

FRIENDS OF KAELYNN OSHIRO, a teenager being treated for cancer, 5-10 p.m. Nov. 30, Pipeline Cafe; heavy pupu, entertainment, raffle and door prizes. Ticket information: 387-2400 (Jennifer Gould, R.N.).

TOYS FOR TOTS/Na Mele o na Keiki, donate a new toy and enjoy a free holiday concert by the Marine Forces Pacific Band and local celebrities, 7 p.m. Dec. 10, Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall; four free tickets per person available at the box office.

FAIRWAYS AND FRIENDS golf tournament to benefit Parker School, 12:30 p.m. shotgun start, Hualalai Golf Course; various levels and costs of sponsorship available. 808-885-8309 (Keawe Liu), kliu@parkerschool.net.

HABILITAT CHRISTMAS TREES, Douglas, noble, grand and Fraser firs, also door charms, wreaths and tabletop trees; six O'ahu pickup locations; delivery, setup and pickup for business or home. 235-3691.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Disordered Eating, for women and teens. 262-3345, 262-7922.

Dual Recovery Anonymous, for mentally ill substance abusers. Hina Mauka, 236-2600.

Health Support for depressed, isolated or chronically ill older adults. 543-8421.

Suicide Crisis, 832-3100.

TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly. 259-7948, ext. 127.

UPCOMING

Annual Holiday Wreath Contest: "Holiday Heroes," adult, youth and theme (best depiction) categories; monetary prizes; entries and entry forms to be accepted 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 1, Lane Gallery, Honolulu Hale; forms available at the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts. www.honolulu.gov/moca.

ADOPTION INFORMATION session by Hawaii International Child, 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 2, 1168 Waimanu St.; prospective adoptive families can learn about available adoption programs; free. RSVP: 589-2367 ext. 207 (Shannon), Shannon@h-i-c.org.

"ENLIGHTENMENT AND HIGHER STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS IN WORLD LITERATURE," lecture by Dr. Craig Pearson via live Webcast, 3-4:30 p.m. Dec. 2, 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.

AARP WAIKIKI, Chapter 60, luncheon meeting featuring the Step*Taculars, 11:30 a.m. Dec. 3, Hale Koa Hotel, Banyan Tree Ballroom; members $23, nonmembers $24. RSVP by Nov. 28: 593-1026, 734-1350.

HAWAII LITERACY ORIENTATION, for volunteers who want to learn to teach adults to read, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Hawaii State Library, Hawaii and Pacific Section; free. Register: 537-6706. Information: www.hawaiiliteracy.org.

ALOHA HAWAIIAN PARROT ASSOCIATION presents Dr. Irene Pepperberg, author of "The Alex Studies," 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Neil Blaisdell Arena, Hawaii Suites; cocktail party 8:30 p.m.; lecture $25, lecture/party $40. Tickets: 782-6991, 228-6224.

OUT OF THE SHADOWS, community forum in support of families with a mentally ill parent, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec. 6, state Capitol; providers, advocates, nonprofits, affected family members and the public urged to attend; free. Register: darock@mentalhealth-hi.org, 272-0947.

THAI MOBILE CONSULATE, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 20 and 21 at Wat Buddhajakramongkolvararam, Pearl City; issuance and extension of electronic Thai passport, registration for Thai election, important information for the Thai community; local Thai urged to attend; bring Thai ID card with 13 code numbers, house registration and birth certificate. 524-7787, 218-8803.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN POSTER CONTEST: "A Man for All Times," for grades K-12; turn in entries at school by Jan. 24; winners will be displayed with the Abraham Lincoln Traveling Exhibition, March 11-April 6 at Hawai'i State Library. Information:www.librarieshawaii.org, 586-3499. (Myrna Libed).