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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Community calendar

TODAY

GRANT WORKSHOPS, learn how to apply for Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts grants for fiscal years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011, 10 a.m., State Building, conference room B, Wailuku, Maui; applications due Nov. 21. www.hawaii.gov/sfca.

TOMORROW

ALA WAI HARBOR PARKING PLAN, public meeting by state Department of Land and Natural Resources, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Jefferson Elementary School cafeteria.

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.hawaiilawyerreferral.com); sponsored by Hawaii State Bar Association.

WINDWARD SELF-HELP GROUP, for people with multiple sclerosis and their families, 6-7:30 p.m., St. John Vianney Parish community office building. 532-0811.

THURSDAY

DISCOVER RECYCLING FAIR, educational recycling event sponsored by the city Department of Environmental Services, featuring green exhibitors and entertainment, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 25-26 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 27, Neal S. Blaisdell Arena; free. 768-3200.

GRANT WORKSHOPS, learn how to apply for State Foundation on Culture and the Arts grants for fiscal years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011, 10 a.m., Hawai'i State Art Museum, Multipurpose Room; application deadline Nov. 21, 2008. www.hawaii.gov/sfca.

TRAVEL LECTURE, Uncle Jack Christensen to tell how to see Kyoto, Japan, on a shoestring, 6 p.m., Liliha Public Library; free. 587-7577.

MEALS FROM THE HEART, New Orleans-style benefit for Meals on Wheels, featuring Creole menu, jazz, cocktails, casino games and palm reading, 5-9 p.m., The Willows restaurant; $150, $2,000 and $4,000 tables. 988-6747, www.hmow.org, 739-9164, annagram2@aol.com.

FRIDAY

CASINO CHARITY CLASSIC, for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, with pupu, entertainment, dancing, auction and more, 6:30 p.m., The Plaza Club; $100. 521-8905, 593-4454.

GOLF FOR MIRACLES, fundraiser for Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children, with pupu reception and testimonies regarding care received at Kapi'olani, 11 a.m., Wailea Golf Club, Maui; nongolfers welcome; $360 pledge minimum. www.kapiolani.org.

SATURDAY

HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK CLEANUP, free entry to the park Sept. 27 and 28 to mark National Public Lands Day; wear warm clothing and boots; join the cleanup crew 9:30 a.m. Sept. 27 at summit parking lot; lunch follows at Hosmer Grove; or spend the weekend with Friends of Haleakala at Kapalaoa Cabin; space limited; call to sign up. 808-248-7660.

CAR WASH, to benefit Easter Seals, by Chaminade University students, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., 3140 Wai'alae Ave.; $5 donation.

Home Caregiver Training, learn how to help elders; orientation 9-11 a.m., Kapi'olani Community College, Kopiko 127-128, park in Lot A, corner of Kilauea and Makapu'u avenues; evening and weekend classes begin Nov. 6. 734-9108, www.kupunaeducation.com/ger_para.htm.

SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS SEMINARS, seniors and their families can learn about living options available and costs, 10 a.m. Sept. 27, Oct. 4 and 18, at 15 Craigside Place office; free; RSVP two days before. 754-5410 (Lori).