TODAY

FEED THE HUNGER FOUNDATION, free informational cocktail and pupu party 6 to 8 p.m., Shanghai Tang, Ala Moana Center; 10 percent of shop's sales to benefit FHF Jan. 25 to 31; FHF provides microcredit loans to help third world families become self-sufficient. pattichang415@feed-hunger.com.

LECTURE: "Media Memory and the Repatriation of Koreans from Japan to North Korea," by Tessa Morris-Suzuki, professor of Japanese history, Australian National University, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Center for Korean Studies auditorium, University of Hawai'i-Manoa; free. www.hawaii.edu/cjs/seminarseries.html.

FRIDAY

KAU INOA REGISTRY for Native Hawaiians by state Office of Hawaiian Affairs 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 30 and 31, Windward Mall center court; also, information on educational scholarships, loans, grants and healthcare.

SPORTS AND POLITICS IN ASIA, lecture by professor Victor Cha of Georgetown University, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Center for Korean Studies auditorium, University of Hawai'i-Manoa; free. 956-7041.

SATURDAY

SOIL EROSION CONTROL WORKSHOP for homeowners and educators 9 to 11 a.m., Hui Ku Maoli Ola nursery, 46-403 Ha'iku Road, Kane'ohe; learn about storm water management, use of native plants for erosion control and volunteer opportunities. Free but limited to 50 people. Register: 780-8872.

VOLUNTEERS

USS MISSOURI needs teak deck restorers, varnishers, and 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.-12:15 p.m. Jan. 31, Feb. 28 and March 28; free; brief training for Kaua'i volunteers only. Register: 888-55-WHALE ext. 253 (Big Island), 397-2652 ext. 253 (O'ahu) and 808-246-2860 (Kaua'i).

DONATIONS

PRESCRIPTION EYEGLASSES being collected by Dr. Hugo Higa as part of a Lions Club Project; drop off 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, Ala Moana Building, Suite 1313 (947-2020), or at Pali Momi Medical Center, Suite 660 (488-4842).

UPCOMING

Asian American Journalists Association post-inauguration panel session and Q&A, featuring Hawai'i reporters and anchors who covered President Obama's inauguration in D.C.; 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2, University of Hawai'i's Hemenway Theatre. Free for AAJA members; small fee for nonmembers. $3 parking on UH campus. More information: Shauna, 535-8102.

BLOOD DRIVE, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 1, Blood Bank Hawaii, Dillingham; 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 1, Hawai'i Kai Towne Center; must be 18 or older, in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and present photo ID. 845-9966.

KAUA'I BLOOD DRIVES, Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Kapa'a High School Library, Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Hall and Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Hall. For more information or to make an appointment, call 800-372-9966 or visit www.bbh.org.