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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Thursday, February 19, 2009

Community calendar

TODAY

NORTH SHORE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD SPECIAL COMMITTEE on Kaiaka Bay Watershed, flood control and disaster planning to meet from 7 to 9 p.m., Haleiwa Shingon Mission, near McDonald's; registration 6:30 p.m. 768-3710.

SWIM WITH YOUR CURRENT classes for teen girls 4 to 5:30 p.m. every Thursday through April 2, Kai Wellness Center, Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew; learn to honor your ancestors, cultural heritage and sense of purpose; free. Register: 256-8472, marcie@capitolplace.org.

WAI'ALAE-KAHALA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING 7 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church.

KANE'OHE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING 7 p.m., Windward Community College, Hale Akoakoa 103-10.

MAKIKI, LOWER PUNCHBOWL, TANTALUS NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING 7 p.m., Makiki District Park, arts and crafts building.

SATURDAY

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

HONOLULU HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, public information meetings 3 p.m. Feb. 21 and 5:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at Windward Community College, Akoakoa Room 105; also 10 a.m. Feb. 21 and 6:30 p.m. March 4 at Wahiawa United Methodist church; for families who own or lease land and need a new or renovated home; applicants must attend one session. 538-7070.

WINDWARD PRESCHOOL PARENT/CHILD FAIR at Windward Mall Center Court: hands-on keiki activities 10 a.m. to noon, entertainment 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., featuring Oogles and Googles; call if you would like to volunteer. 233-5718, ext. 268.

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

VOLUNTEERS

ACTION LINE at KHON2 needs volunteers to answer consumer phone calls 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. weekdays, one day a week. E-mail: Actionline@khon2.com.

USS MISSOURI needs teak deck restorers, varnishers, education and office help. 455-1600 (Keven), kevenw@ussmissouri.org.

WHALE COUNT 2009. Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary needs volunteers to conduct coastline counts 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 28; free; brief training for Kaua'i volunteers. Register: 888-55-WHALE, ext. 253 (Big Island), 397-2652, ext. 253 (O'ahu) and 808-246-2860 (Kaua'i).

UPCOMING

BLOOD DRIVE, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 22, Kahala Mall; 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Foodland 'Ewa Beach; must be 18 or older, in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and present photo ID. 845-9966.

ARTISTS IN SCHOOLS GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE March 9; $6,000 State Foundation on Culture and the Arts grants available to public schools for 2009-2010 artist residencies. www.hawaii.gov/sfca, 586-0768.

FAMILIES FOR R.E.A.L. Share parenting tips and socialize your infant, toddler or preschooler 90 minutes weekly March 6-May 27 at Benjamin Parker Elementary School; free. Register: 235-9189.