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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Community calendar

TODAY

MANOA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD to recess during January.

LEGAL LINE HOTLINE, call 6 to 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.

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

TOMORROW

NATURE'S ELUSIVE BEAUTY, professional photographer Jennifer Wu to discuss elements involved in creating compelling photo compositions and scouting for best locations and points of view, 7 p.m., University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Krauss Hall 012, Yukiyoshi Room; free. www.outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm.

DIAMOND HEAD/KAPAHULU/ST. LOUIS HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING 7 p.m., Ala Wai Clubhouse, second floor.

ALIAMANU/SALT LAKE/FOSTER VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING 7 p.m., Aliamanu Middle School cafeteria.

'EWA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING 7 p.m., 'Ewa Beach Public Library.

KO'OLAULOA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING 7 p.m., Hau'ula Community Center.

KAILUA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING 7 p.m., Kailua Recreation Center.

SATURDAY

BILL'S BOOKMOBILE, open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., first Saturday monthly at 690 Pohukaina St., Kaka'ako; sponsored by Friends of the Library of Hawai'i.

HI-5¢ RECYCLING DRIVE 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Leilehua High School parking lot; donations of HI-5¢ cans and bottles welcome; proceeds to benefit the Senior Class and Project Graduation 2009. 542-1793.

VOLUNTEERS

WAIKIKI AQUARIUM needs volunteers to interpret its galleries and exhibits two hours a week; free training 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays Jan. 13 to 29. Register: 440-9020.

SECOND SATURDAY volunteers needed to aid those attending with art activities, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hawai'i State Art Museum; validated parking. hisam2ndsaturday@gmail.com

SUPPORT GROUPS

CROHN'S DISEASE and colitis support group to meet 7 p.m. Jan. 12 at Kaiser Honolulu Clinic, conference room 2E; free parking. 623-9303.

VOLUNTEERS

AARP TAX AIDES sought to assist elders with tax preparation; training in January; minimum 40 volunteer hours required between Feb. 1 and April 15. 955-5776.

UPCOMING

FAMILY CAREGIVER TRAINING SERIES

  • Personal Care and Transfer Techniques, three two-hour skills-based workshops, 9 to 11 a.m. Jan. 10, 17 and 24, 9 to 11 a.m. Feb. 28, March 7 and 14, or 6 to 8 p.m. April 16, 23 and 30, all at Kapi'olani Community College, Kopiko 241-242, course No. 091HSFCG1, $15.

  • The Basics of Family Caregiving, six workshops giving an overview of caregiving, 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 and March 4, Kopiko 127-128, course No. 091HSFCG2, $30.

    Register: 734-9211, www.kupunaeducation.com. Information: 734-9108, hath away@hawaii.edu (Toni Hathaway).

    ABRAHAM LINCOLN POSTER CONTEST: "A Man for All Times," for grades K-12; turn in entries at school by Jan. 24; winners will be displayed with the Abraham Lincoln Travelling Exhibition March 11 to April 6 at Hawai'i State Library. Information: www.librarieshawaii.org, 586-3499. (Myrna Libed).