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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Monday, July 6, 2009

Community Calendar

Advertiser Staff

TODAY

HAWAII METH PROJECT needs Windward O'ahu volunteers; if interested, attend the first Windward volunteer orientation meeting, 7-8 p.m., St. Anthony's Church parish hall, Kailua; all ages welcome. Register: 292-7694, arahjfairchild@yahoo.com. Information: www.hawaiimethproject.org.

TOMORROW

CANDIDATES' FORUMS featuring the 14 candidates running for the late Duke Bainum's vacant seat, 6-9 p.m., Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse; also 6-9 p.m. July 15, Washington Middle School cafeteria; sponsored by the League of Women Voters.

HAWAII GIFTED ASSOCIATION summer mini sessions for educators, students and parents: Skill and Trust Building, 2-4:30 p.m. July 7; Emotional and Social Issues, 5:30-7 p.m. July 18; Diversity, 5:30-7 p.m. July 24; students to meet at University of Hawai'i-Manoa Children's Center, adults at HGA, 1232 Waimanu St. E-1. Information: www.higifted.org, 597-8824 or higifted@aol.com.

60-MINUTE HAWAIIAN, free single-session class on coping with Hawaiian words 6 p.m., Liliha Public Library; co-sponsored by the Program to Preserve Hawaiian Place Names. 587-7577.

HISTORIC BITES: WOMEN OF WORDS — THE MISSIONARY WOMEN'S CONTRIBUTIONS, educators, mothers and advocates for women's suffrage, Hawai'i's missionary women made a difference; learn about them at 12 p.m., Mission Houses Museum visitors center; free; bring lunch or buy from the museum cafe. 447-3910.

FAMILY CAREGIVING WORKSHOP 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Bishop Museum, Atherton Halau; learn the basics of providing safe, quality care to your loved one; $75 includes continental breakfast and manual; register by June 30. 454-4435.

WAI'ANAE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., Wai'anae Neighborhood Community Center.

WEDNESDAY

LEGAL LINE HOTLINE, call 6-7 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.

KUPUNA CONNECTIONS television for seniors and their families 4 p.m., Cable Channel 55; topic: End of Life Hospice Care July 8; Respiratory Problems July 10. 734-9469.

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

KALIHI VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., Akira Sakima Recreational Facility.

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

THURSDAY

ANNUAL AQUACULTURE CONFERENCE AND TASTE at Kapi'olani Community College: conference 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; taste 5-8 p.m.; sponsored by Hawaii Aquaculture Association; full event $90, taste only $40. Registration: 587-0030, www.hawaiiaquacultureassociation.org.

NEWCOMERS CLUB OF HO- NOLULU aloha coffee 10-11:30 a.m.; call 591-7600 for location. www.newcomersclubofhonolulu.org.

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., Oahu Veterans Center.

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

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

SATURDAY

HAWAII LITERACY orientation regarding its adult literacy program; find out how you can become a tutor, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Borders, Ward Centre, second floor; free. RSVP: 537-6706.

BERNICE PAUAHI BISHOP AWARDS DINNER, 5-9 p.m., Bishop Museum's Great Lawn; honorees are David Hulihe'e and Roy Yamaguchi; auction of replicas of lei hulu manu, framed giclee of Waikiki Beach in 1896 and Queen Kapi'olani's diamond and ruby brooch; 12 distinguished guest chefs. Reservations/Information: 848-4170 (Angela Britten), angela.britten@bishopmuseum.org.

VOLUNTEERS

SAVE MAUNALUA BAY from polluted run-off; learn how to test water quality; work to restore the bay; training sessions: 5:30-8 p.m. July 22 and 23, Hawai'i Kai Public Library meeting room and 2-5 p.m. July 25 in the field (location to be announced). Information: jolie@malamamaunalua.org, 744-0052.

UPCOMING

PUBLIC COMMENT INVITED on the draft management plan for Moloka'i Forest Reserve; consult the Department of Land and Natural Resources Web site: www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/dofaw or call 587-4166.

Hanauma Bay Cleanup sponsored by Friends of Hanauma Bay 8:30-11 a.m. July 12; local residents need local ID to avoid $5 beach access fee; gloves, bags and cold drinks provided; validated parking. 395-1217 (Harvey Shapiro).

SOLAR OPEN HOUSE, watch on-site installation, learn about cost and savings, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. July 12, Kalama Valley; free; call for location. 262-6600. Information: www.sunetric.com.

FAMILIES FOR R.E.A.L. weekly parent/child interaction activities and discussion groups begin in August at Benjamin Parker School. Registration/information: 235-9189.