TODAY

PEARL CITY NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 6:30 p.m., Waiau District Park.

HAWAI'I KAI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., Haha'ione Elementary School cafeteria.

ALA MOANA/KAKA'AKO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., Makiki Christian Church.

NORTH SHORE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., Hale'iwa Ali'i Beach Park, John Kalili Surf Center.

TEACHING OUR KEIKI MONEY MANAGEMENT SKILLS, free educational workshop for parents hosted by 3 Financial Group, 7 p.m. at Unity Church of Hawaii, Diamond Head Circle; learn how to teach kids to save, budget and spend wisely. Reservations: 942-1267 or www.3FinancialGroup.com.

WEDNESDAY

MAKAKILO/KAPOLEI/HONOKAI HALE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., Kapolei High School cafeteria.

"TODAY'S KUPUNA," issues of interest to senior citizens and their families, 7 p.m. every Wednesday on 'Olelo Community Television, channel 52, and 6-7 a.m. Sundays, Cox Radio AM/FM. 946-3888.

MILILANI/WAIPI'O/MELEMANU NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7:30 p.m., Mililani Recreation Center III.

THURSDAY

DAY USE MOORING BUOY HEARING, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Wilcox Elementary School cafeteria, Lihu'e, Kaua'i; public input sought by Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding long-range planning, funding and management of boat anchoring sites that protect coral reefs.www.malama-kai.org.

STRESS TO SUCCESS, inspirational talk by Dr. John Demartini, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, Manoa Grand Ballroom, fifth floor; $20 in advance, $25 at the door; also, THE BREAKTHROUGH EXPERIENCE, two-day transformational seminar, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 29 and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 30 at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort and Spa; ticket prices vary.www.drdemartini.com or 888-DEMARTINI.

WAIPAHU NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., Waipahu Filcom Center; confirm with Neighborhood Commission. 768-3710.

SATURDAY

Spiritual Fair, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, second floor; free. Information: 735-7719.

UPCOMING

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR by the Leilehua High School Band Booster Association, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 5 at the school cafeteria; specialty gifts and crafts, huli huli chicken, bake sale, open market, food and door prizes.

EAT-IN POTLUCK in support of more local, fresh and healthy food in Hawai'i schools, 12:30-2 p.m. Sept. 5 at BYU-Hawai'i, La'ie, cafeteria lawn; bring a home-cooked dish to share; free; sponsored by Slow Food USA and Kokua Hawai'i Foundation. Information:www.kokuahawaiifoundation.org or 638-5145 (Katie Pere).

MA'O MA TOWN FUNDRAISER, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 5 at Hawai'i State Art Museum; dinner by Downtown chefs, entertainment, silent and live auctions; proceeds to benefit sustainability students at MA'O Organic Farms; $125, $2,000 for table of eight with bottomless wine, $5,000 with bottomless wine, champagne and more. Reservations/information: wei@maoorganicfarms.org or 397-0960.

HAWAII ANIMAL SANCTUARY FUNDRAISER, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 12 at 603 Haha'ione St., Hawai'i Kai; proceeds to buy supplies for the animals; especially needed are a washer/dryer, dry and canned pet food for cats and dogs, dish detergent, bleach, dish sponges, trash bags and the services of a carpenter. 294-0205.

OCEAN AWARENESS TRAINING, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 11, 18, 25 and Oct. 2 at Windward Community College, Hale Akoakoa 101, except for Sept. 25 session at Coconut Island until 3:30 p.m.; learn about current ocean conservation efforts; tailored for those involved in the field of marine education and recreation; $20 at the door includes refreshments and materials. Registration: http://oceanawarehawaii.org.

MAKE MY BOSS WASH MY CAR FUNDRAISER, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific parking lot, 226 N. Kuakini St.; cars $10, vans, SUVs and trucks $15; Honolulu executives will be among those washing cars; proceeds to REHAB's Charity Care program; presale tickets available. 566-3451.

BOATING SKILLS AND SEAMANSHIP COURSE sponsored by the Coast Guard Auxiliary, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays Sept. 14-Oct. 29 at Windward Community College, Mana'opono Building, Room 114; content to include navigation, equipment, boat handling and rules of the nautical road; $45 for textbook and materials. Registration: 254-7955.