WEDNESDAY

HOUSEKEEPERS WEEK, luncheon and general membership meeting sponsored by the International Executive Housekeepers Association, Hawaii Chapter, 10 a.m. at the Waikiki Beach Marriott, Leahi Ballroom; Mayor Mufi Hannemann will speak; member executive housekeepers, facility managers and allied vendor members are invited; lunch $35 in advance; self parking $8, valet parking $12. RSVP by Sept. 2: 926-8569 (Maile Broniola) or mbroniola@miramarwaikiki.com.

THURSDAY

LUNCH AND LEARNING SERIES: "Darwin, Evolution and Religion: Is There A Conflict?," presentation by Dr. David Haymer, professor at University of Hawai'i School of Medicine, 11 a.m. at Temple Emanu-El; free. Reservations: 595-7521.

SATURDAY

HONOLULU COUNTY GENEALOGY SOCIETY meeting 9-11:30 a.m. at Manoa Gardens Community Center, 2790-9 Kahaloa Drive; bring a family heirloom to share; it does not have to be valuable. 695-5761.

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

MAKE MY BOSS WASH MY CAR FUNDRAISER 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 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; presale tickets available. 566-3451.

UPCOMING

USE IT OR LOSE IT — Prescriptions for Mental and Physical Fitness, healthy buffet luncheon and lecture by former Olympic weightlifting champion Tommy Kono, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at Kapi'olani Community College, Tamarind Room, Ohelo Building; $20 fee; register as course No. 093HSAA1 by Sept. 4. 734-9211, lching@hawaii.edu or www.kupunaeducation.com.

BENEFIT YARD SALE 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 19 and 20 at Pokai Bay and Glenmonger Streets, Wai'anae in support of Wai'anae Intermediate School seventh graders' 'Ai Pohaku Workshop, which combines skill-building and Hawaiian cultural practices; proceeds to fund program costs, wages and supplies. Information: 478-6492 (Vince Dodge), aipohaku@hotmail.com.

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.

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, boat handling and rules of the nautical road; $45 for textbook and materials. Registration: 254-7955.

BOOTS ON THE BEACH American Cancer Society fundraiser from 5:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Sheraton Waikiki ballroom; guests wear cowboy attire and boots to this annual western-themed benefit; cocktails, silent auction, dinner, program and dancing " 'til the cows come home"; $250 and up, tickets available at the Cancer Society headquarters. Information: 595-7504.