Keone Downing talks "Surfing: Contours and Etiquette" at 5 p.m. today at Chinatown Boardroom, 1132 Bishop St.

Downing, a big-wave surfer and world-champion paddler, shapes Downing surfboards. He'll be on hand for the monthly discussion series, a forum for those interested in surf-related issues. Plus, it's free.

For more information: www.chinatownboardroom.com or 585-7200.

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LET'S PLAY DANCE

BOARD GAME LETS YOU SHOW OFF YOUR MOVES

So you think you can dance ... or at least know dance? Danceopoly is dance in a box, complete with dice, game pieces and Showbiz and Audition cards. (www.danceopoly.com). The board game, $39.95, is the first board game based on the world of professional dance. Represented are tap, ballet, jazz, modern, street or ballroom. Players open up dance studios, work their way around the board and land the chance to buy a dance theater.

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FINAL WORD

"When we aren't together — each other! And after that, our band members. We are extremely close to our band."

Joe of the Jonas Brothers | on whom he texts most, in People magazine