TODAY

BLOOD DRIVE, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Waikele Center, next to Leonard's Malasadas; 7 a.m.-11 a.m. at Kahala Mall near Macy's Men's Store; 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday at Hawai'i Pacific University, Downtown campus; 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Ben Parker Elementary School; 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 23 at Foodland, Ewa Town Center; must be 18 or older and in good health, weigh 110 pounds or more and present valid photo identification. 845-9966.

WILD BIRD REHAB, free seminar on baby bird care, 2-4 p.m. at Regency Park Condos, 3138 Wai'alae Ave. Register: 447-9274, wbrh@wildbirdrehabhaven.org

TOMORROW

NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, Wahiawa, 7 p.m., Wahiawa Recreation Center, Halekoa Building.

TUESDAY

ELKS KAILUA LODGE MEETING, 7:30 p.m. at 167 Hamakua Drive. 262-0355.

NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, Mililani Mauka/Launani Valley, 7 p.m., Mililani Mauka Elementary School cafeteria.

NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, Nu'uanu/Punchbowl, 7:15 a.m., Pauoa Elementary School.

WEDNESDAY

CONFUCIUS DAY EVENT, lecture on modern China's impact on the West, 11:30 a.m., Plaza Club, 900 Fort Street Mall, 20th floor; $25 fee includes lunch. RSVP: dtschudi@hawaii.edu. Information: 956-8891.

PATHWAYS TO PEACE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IN HAWAI'I, talk by state Rep. Hermina Morita, 7-8:30 p.m. at Kaka'ako Homeless Shelter, Forrest Avenue; free; public welcome.

KIDNEY CANCER OHANA DINNER, 6:30 p.m. at Hee Hing Chinese Restaurant. awechsler@kidneycancer.org.

NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, Kaimuki, 7 p.m., Lili'uokalani Elementary School cafeteria.

NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, Kalihi-Palama, 7 p.m., Kapalama School cafeteria.

LEGAL LINE HOT LINE, 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 Hawai'i 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 6-7 a.m. Sundays, Radio 5.6 FM or 2.3 AM. 946-3888.

THURSDAY

PARENTING CLASSES, based on the Adlerian philosophy of creating a sense of belonging and significance, four weeks starting today at Ho'ala School in Wahiawa. Information/registration: 621-1898.

NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, Wai'alae-Kahala, 7 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church.

NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, Kane'ohe, 7 p.m., Windward Community College, Hale Akoakoa 103-105.

NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, Makiki/Lower Punchbowl/Tantalus, Makiki District Park, Arts and Crafts.

FRIDAY

HAWAII LIVING REEF AWARDS, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Honolulu Elk's Lodge; protectors of the ecosystem to be honored; $30 fee includes dinner and no-host cocktails; sponsored by the Coral Reef Outreach Network. Tickets: 237-3674, www.hawaiireef.org (click on Awards).

SATURDAY

HAWAII FOODBANK DRIVE, sponsored by Kaneohe Bay Shopping Center; drop off canned goods 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Kamehameha Highway fronting Longs Drug Store.

WAIMANALO PLANT SCIENCE FIELD DAY, 9 a.m.-noon, Waimanalo Research Station, mauka of Waimanalo Park; research displays and free food samples.

PORTUGUESE FEST, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at McCoy Pavillion; Frank De Lima at 3 p.m. each day; sponsored by the Hawai'i Council on Portuguese Heritage.

UPCOMING

A DAY FOR WOMEN, sponsored by the Hawaii Association of American Mothers, 2:30-8 p.m. Sept 29 at Kamehameha Schools elementary and middle schools (look for signs); featuring: raising resilient kids, quick meals, Internet safety, family finance, and more; $25 includes dinner, AMI members $20; register by Wednesday. 842-8444 (Mervlyn).

FINDING YOUR ROOTS, genealogy workshop 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 13, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, fifth floor; basic research and computer software; center members $50, others $60; study guide, lunch and translation services included. Register: 945-7633, e-mail info@jcch.com, fax 944-1123, www.jcch.com.

FUNDRAISER, for Wai'anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center expansion, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa (Ko Olina); registration, no-host cocktails, dinner and program, silent art auction; donation $200. 696-1465.