TODAY

DOG DAY IN THE PARK, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thomas Square; meet the breeds fun day for dog enthusiasts: 9 a.m. fun trial and Sheltie fun match, 1 p.m. Chihuahua Olympics and free handling class by Hawaiian Kennel Club; free.

TOMORROW

LILIHA/PU'UNUI/'ALEWA /KAMEHAMEHA HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., Ma'ema'e Elementary School cafeteria.

'AIEA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., 'Aiea Library; call to confirm. 768-3710.

WAIMANALO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., Waimanalo Library.

TUESDAY

MEET NEIL ABERCROMBIE, longtime congressional representative who is running for governor in 2010, 7 to 9 p.m., Waipahu Middle School cafeteria; 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 18 at Kipapa Elementary School cafeteria; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at Stevenson Middle School cafeteria; free. 589-2237.

WAIKIKI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., Waikiki Community Center.

WEDNESDAY

PALOLO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., Palolo Elementary School cafeteria.

KALIHI VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., Akira Sakima Recreation Center; call to confirm. 768-3710.

KAHALU'U NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., KEY Project.

THURSDAY

EXCHANGE CLUB OF DOWNTOWN HONOLULU luncheon, 12 to 1:30 p.m., Oahu Country Club; Ruthann Quitiquit, president and CEO of Parents and Children Together, will talk about PATCH's prevent child abuse program; $20 includes lunch. 524-0330, ext. 2.

DAY USE MOORING BUOY HEARING, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Kealakehe High School cafeteria, Kailua, Kona, Big Island; input sought by Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding boat anchoring sites that protect coral reefs. www.malama-kai.org.