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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, June 1, 2008

Community Calendar

TODAY

ETHICS IN MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL PRACTICE, lecture by Dr. Stephen Behnke, director of ethics for the American Psychological Association, 2-5 p.m. at Caffe Coco, 4-369 Kuhio Highway, Kapa'a, Kaua'i; 1-4:30 p.m. June 2 at Pacific Disaster Center, 1305 Holopono St. #2, Kihei, Maui; 1-4 p.m. June 3 at University of Hawai'i at Hilo, UCB 245, Big Island; and 2-5 p.m. June 4 in Kailua, Kona; Hawai'i Psychological Association members $90, student HPA members $40, nonmembers $140, student nonmembers $65, and other allied health professionals $102. Register: www.hawaiipsych.org or 521-8995.

PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS, free line dancing, 2 to 4 p.m., first Sunday of the month, Aloha Tower Marketplace. 262-7441.

TOMORROW

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP monthly meeting, 5 p.m. at 2500 Kalakaua Ave.; sponsored by the Hawaii Association of Certified Nurses Aides; free. 923-5918.

TUESDAY

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP meets 10-11:30 a.m., first Tuesday monthly at Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, 226 N. Kuakini St., first floor lanai; discussion of educational topics, peer support for patients, caregivers and family members; open forum. 531-3511 or www.rehabhospital.org.

THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WRITTEN HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE, lecture by Peter Salter, senior resident historian at Mission Houses Museum, 12-1 p.m. at Mission Houses Museum, 553 S. King St.; free. Information: 261-0705 (Nanette Napoleon).

BURMA (MYANMAR) CYCLONE RELIEF FUNDRAISER, 5:30-9 p.m. at Aloha Tower Marketplace on the water front; featuring Hawai'i's best chefs and top local entertainment, no-host cocktails, a silent auction with exotic and unique products; general admission $50, reserved seats $100, silver table of 10 $3,000, gold table of 10 $5,000. Information: 851-7010. (Those unable to attend may send checks made out to Myanmar Association of Hawaii to: Burmese Cyclone Victims, 720 N. King St., Honolulu, HI 96817.)

WAI'ANAE COAST NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD meeting, 7 p.m. at Wai'anae Neighborhood Community Center.

HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF PARLIAMENTARIANS meets first Tuesday monthly in 'Aiea; call for time and location. 839-4437, hamai4@hgea.org.

WEDNESDAY

AARP WAIKIKI (Chapter 60) luncheon meeting, 11:30 a.m. at Ala Moana Hotel, Plumeria Room; guest speaker will be Iwalani Obrey Dayton, director of development at Shriners Hospital for Children; chapter members $24, non-chapter members $25; public welcome. Information: 593-1026 (T.J. Davis).

MANOA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD meeting, 7 p.m. at Noelani Elementary School cafeteria.

TRADITIONAL AND MODERN ASTRONOMY IN HAWAII, lecture by Paul Coleman, 7 p.m. at University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Yukiyoshi Room, Krauss Hall 012; free. Information: 956-8246.

THURSDAY

SPINAL CORD INJURY SUPPORT GROUP meets 2-3 p.m., first Thursday monthly at Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, 226 N. Kuakini St., first floor lanai; discussion of educational topics; peer support for patients, caregivers and family members; open forum for discussion. 531-3511, www.rehabhospital.org.

HONOLULU SELF-HELP GROUP for people with multiple sclerosis and their families, 5:30-7 p.m. at 505 Ka'ahi St., Phase II Conference Room, Iwilei area. 532-0811.

McCULLY/MO'ILI'ILI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD meeting, 6:30 p.m. at Central Union Church parish hall.

DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD meeting, 7 p.m. at Pauahi Recreation Center.

KAILUA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD meeting, 7 p.m. at Kailua Recreation Center.

KULI'OU'OU/KALANI IKI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD meeting, 7 p.m. at 'Aina Haina Library.

SATURDAY

WOMEN'S HEALTH WORKSHOP, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Honolulu Country Club; health advisory training workshop for faith-based organizations in the Mililani area; women will be trained to teach other women about breast cancer screening and awareness; free. Information: 952-7566 or 489-0574.

FOSTER FAMILIES/RESOURCES CONFERENCE, focused on helping children in foster care stay connected to their 'ohana, culture and community, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. June 7 at Honolulu Country Club; speaker, Lorrie Lutz, child welfare best practice expert; continental breakfast and lunch included; childcare for ages infant to 12. Register: www.ffphawaii.org. Information: 441-1122.

HEALTHY KEIKI FAIR, featuring low-cost school and sports physicals, required immunizations and fun activities, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Palolo Community Park Gym; sliding-scale fees for those with no health insurance, bring income verification; no one will be turned away; parents should bring vaccine records and identification. 284-5212.

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

SNACKS FOR TROOPS, American Savings Bank to collect local-style snacks for Hawai'i troops and their families, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at all branches. Information: 348-2603.

PREPARING FOR THE SAT, free seminar by Solutions Test Prep for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors and their parents, 1-2:30 p.m. at 'Aina Haina Public Library. Information: 352-0246.

UPCOMING

ALOHA INTERNATIONAL PIANO FESTIVAL AND PIANO COMPETITION, concert pianist Lisa Nakamichi to host a weeklong series of performances and workshops for musicians of all ages, June 8-15 at the Hawai'i Convention Center. Tickets: adults $20, children and students $5, senior and military discounts. Information: www.lisanakamichi.com, 853-3053 (Christina Peaslee) or Christina@Loomis-isc.com

WESTERN PACIFIC REGIONAL FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL, Scientific and Statistical Committee meeting, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. June 10 at 1164 Bishop St., Suite 1400. Information: www.wpcouncil.org or 522-8220.

An Evening with the Philippines, celebrating Philippine independence with fine food and a performance by violinist Jay Cayuca, June 11 at Honolulu Country Club; $45. Reservations: 595-6316, ext. 242 (Emily), honolulupc@hawaii.rr.com, or mail a check to the Philippine Consulate, 2433 Pali Highway, Honolulu, HI 96817.

CORAL REEF LECTURE SERIES, final lecture, 6 p.m. June 12 at Bishop Museum, Atherton Halau, featuring underwater explorer Richard Pyle's talk, "Into the Twilight Zone: Exploring the Deep Coral Reefs; free.

PORTUGUESE COUNCIL/FAMILY HERITAGE WORKSHOP, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 14 at Camp Kokokahi, Kane'ohe; opportunity for Island youths and their families to explore their Portuguese heritage; presenters range from history, language and culinary experts to Frank DeLima; $10, lunch and supplies included; youths must be accompanied by an adult. Register: 457-8075 (Carole Hope).

FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP meeting, 9:15-11:30 a.m. June 14 at St. Clement's Parish Hall, 1515 Wilder Ave.; new-member meeting until 10 a.m., regulars to follow; discussion of guaifenesin protocol treatment. RSVP: 677-8770.

THE BEAD SOCIETY meeting on patriotic challenge, 7 p.m. June 25 at Academy Art Center at Linekona; visitors $5. Information: 422-0612.

USS MISSOURI BB-63 REUNION, Aug. 28-Sept. 1 in San Antonio. All veterans, their families and friends are invited. Information: 203-281-4693 (Jack Stempick, reunion chair), 803-469-3579 (Bill Morton, president), e-mail mo63@ftc-i.net.