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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Community calendar

TODAY

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 office building. 532-0811.

CLEAN UP MCCULLLY/MO'ILI'ILI, RSVP by today to volunteer for cleanup 8-11:30 a.m. Sept. 27; 955-1986, tagteamhawaii@gmail.com. Meet at 8 a.m. Sept. 27 at Kuhio Elementary School for supplies and assignments.

TOMORROW

DISCOVER RECYCLING FAIR, featuring green exhibitors and entertainment, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 25-26 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 27, Blaisdell Arena; free. Sponsored by the city Department of Environmental Services. 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. www.hawaii.gov/sfca.

TRAVEL LECTURE, Uncle Jack Christensen will talk about 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, 11 a.m., Wailea Golf Club, Maui; nongolfers welcome; $360 pledge minimum. www.kapiolani.org.

SATURDAY

HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK CLEANUP, free entry to park Sept. 27 and 28 to mark National Public Lands Day; wear warm clothing and closed boots; join 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.-noon, 3140 Wai'alae Ave.; $5 donation.

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

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

Sierra Club 40th Anniversary CELEBRATION, 5:30-9 p.m., Ko'olau Golf Club; $75. www.hi.sierraclub.org, sierraclubhawaii@gmail.com, 537-9019.

ANXIETY AND STRESS SELF-HELP GROUP,10 a.m.-noon, second and fourth Saturdays monthly, St. John Church, Kailua Road; for people with anxiety disorders. 382-4516.

VOLUNTEERS

Honolulu theatre for youth ushers, twice a month for school performances, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. at Tenney Theatre; earn free tickets for 4:30 p.m. Saturday performances. 839-9885. (Carolyn).

Make A Difference Day, volunteer for Oct. 25 service projects in Wahiawa; share project ideas. 621-5109, ext. 226 (Jack Kampfer), 778-9270 (Joe Francher).

AMERICORPS/VISTA needs volunteers to help during the day and after classes at Ala Wai and Palolo Elementary Schools. E-mail coombses@hotmail.com.

UPCOMING

BREATH RIDE, also known as CENTURY BIKE RIDE, benefit for the American Lung Association, Sept. 28. www.ala-hawaii.org.

CENTENNIAL HOMECOMING CELEBRATION, by the UH-Manoa College of Engineering, with food by chef D.K. Kodama, Coach McMackin preview of the UH-Louisiana Tech game, and karaoke, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 7, Stan Sheriff Center; $50. 956-7727, www.eng.hawaii.edu/centennial.