TODAY

BATTLESHIP MISSOURI MEMORIAL CEREMONY commemorating the end of World War II, 8:45-9:45 a.m., on the ship's fantail, Pearl Harbor; featured speakers, U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Akaka and Capt. Gregory Thomas, commander, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard; free shuttle 7:45-8:30 a.m. near USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park; return shuttle until 5 p.m. 423-2263.

ROTARY CLUB OF HONOLULU luncheon program, 12-1 p.m., O'ahu Country Club; featured speaker, U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie on "The Real Barack Obama"; $22.50. Reservations: 922-5526 (Mary Saunders), administrator@honolulurotary.com.

WAIKIKI AQUARIUM VOLUNTEERS, ocean and marine life enthusiasts wanted as school program docents and aquarium interpreters; free training through Sept. 27. Information/registration: 440-9020.

WEDNESDAY

AARP WAIKIKI CHAPTER luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Hale Koa Hotel, Waikiki Ballroom; the Rev. Thomas Yoshida speaks on hospice care; charter members $24, others $25, public welcome; reservation deadline Thursday. 593-1026 or 734-1350.

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS SEMINAR by Hawaii Red Cross, 6-7:30 p.m., Central Pacific Bank today at McCully Branch, tomorrow at Pearl Highlands Branch; free. Reservations: 544-0500.

LEGAL LINE HOTLINE, call 6-7 p.m. to speak with an attorney at no charge, 537-1868; call 537-9140 for free referrals (www.hawaiilawyerrefer ral.com); sponsored by Hawaii State Bar Association.

FRIDAY

LESSONS OF LOVE FUNDRAISER, for Jo Kapololu, former proprietor of Java Java Cafe and Lizard Loft, who is fighting cancer, 6-10 p.m. at Coffee Talk in Kaimuki; pupu by Chef Wayne Hirabayashi, wine and beer, entertainment by Makana, Tempo Valley and a live DJ, silent auction (call 551-4876 to donate); tickets $60, purchase at Coffee Talk or www.friendsofjokapololu.com; donations payable to Friends of Jo Kapololu at 604 Ninth Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816.

BLOOD DRIVE, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., UH-Manoa Campus Center; must be 18 or older, in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and present photo ID. 845-9966.

IMPACT AND AFTERMATH OF THE OLYMPICS ON CHINA, talks by four leading China-based journalists, 12 p.m. (registration from 11:30 a.m.), East-West Center, Hawai'i Imin International Conference Center; members $20, nonmembers $22. RSVP by Tuesday: 944-7111 or ewcinfo@eastwestcenter.org.

HAWAI'I STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS BIENNIUM GRANTS WORKSHOP, 10 a.m., State Building, Room C, Hilo, Big Island; free. 808-586-0302.

SATURDAY

BUSINESS ATTIRE AND FOOTWEAR DRIVE, in support of Goodwill Industries, at all American Savings Bank branches open on Saturdays; men's suits, aloha shirts and shoes and women's suits, skirts and shoes are needed.

SCHOOL RECYCLING DRIVE, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Kailua High School parking lot. Donations of HI-5¢ redeemable cans, plastic bottles and glass bottles welcome to help fund KHS Project Graduation 2009.

TASTE OF KALIHI, celebration highlighting Kalihi's history and diversity, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Colburn Street, between McNeil Street and Waiakamilo Road; sample local cuisine, entertainment, barbecue cook-off and the state's largest electric slide dance; free admission; proceeds from food sales to Kalihi-Palama Health Center.

SENIOR SAFETY session by Honolulu Police Department Officer Derek Yee on how seniors can protect themselves from common dangers, such as identity theft and traffic hazards, 10:30 a.m., 'Aina Haina Library meeting room; free. 377-2456.

BLOOD DRIVE, 6:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Town Center of Mililani, and 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Pearlridge Center; must be 18 or older, in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and present photo ID. 845-9966.

FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOP, for teachers of grades K-12, on thrift and money management, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Maui High School Library; teachers free; lunch and a copy of the curriculum to be provided. Register: 536-6304 or www.hcee.org.

A PRIMER ON CONCON, a free seminar giving the history and context for the November Constitutional Convention vote, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., state Capitol auditorium; sponsored by League of Women Voters of Hawaii, Hawaii Institute for Public Affairs and Richardson School of Law; free. RSVP: 531-7448 or voters@lwv-hawaii.com.

UPCOMING

THE IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE: The History of Immigration in Hawaii, first in a series of classes offered by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 8 to 29 at University of Hawai'i-Hilo, UCB 113; OLLI members $30, nonmembers $35. Registration: 808-974-7664, ccecs@uhh.hawaii.edu.