TODAY

BLOOD DRIVE, 6:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Town Center of Mililani; must be 18 or older, in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and present photo ID. 845-9966.

HI-5¢ RECYCLING DRIVE, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Leilehua High School parking lot; donations of HI-5¢ cans and bottles welcome; proceeds to benefit the Senior Class and Project Graduation 2009. 542-1793.

FREE DIABETES RISK TESTS, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Blaisdell Park; sponsored by the Philippine Nurses Association and University of Hawai'i School of Nursing. 852-1816.

SCHOOL RECYCLING DRIVE, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Kailua High School parking lot. Donations of HI-5¢ redeemable cans, plastic bottles and glass bottles welcome to help fund KHS Project Graduation 2009.

HAWAII ORGANIC FARMER'S ASSOCIATION annual meeting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Keauhou Yacht Club, South Kona; featured speaker, Ted Radovich of the University of Hawai'i- Manoa's Sustainable Farming Systems Laboratory. 808-969-7789.

RACE TO SAVE THE PLANET, presentation by race car driver Leilani Munter on efforts to green America's race tracks, 2-4 p.m., Checker Auto Parts, Salt Lake; also 6:30-9 p.m. Nov. 17, state Capitol auditorium; free. 593-0255, www.conservehi.org, www.buildthetrack.com.

FESTIVAL OF GIVING Nov. 15 and 16, Windward Mall; apply $5 passes to purchases at more than 40 stores; proceeds to participating nonprofits. www.windwardmall.com.

TOMORROW

BLOOD DRIVE, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Waikele Center, next to Leonard Malasadas wagon; must be 18 or older, in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and present photo ID. 845-9966.

LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP by photographer, Eddie Soloway, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Krauss 012, Yukiyoshi Room; $120. Register: 956-8400. Information: www.outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm or www.eddiesoloway.com.

SUPPORT FOR SENIORS, donate necessities (toiletries, blankets, paper towels etc.) noon-2:30 p.m., Ala Moana Center, centerstage; or until Nov. 28 at any Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union, The Chamber of Commerce or Aloha United Way; sponsored by Aloha United Way's Society of Young Leaders. 543-2203.

FUNDRAISERS

YWCA BENEFIT CLOTHING SALE to support Dress for Success Honolulu, which provides free interview outfits to economically challenged women seeking employment, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today, Laniakea YWCA, 1040 Richards St.; tops, pants, skirts $5, dresses $10, suits $25. 695-2603, dfs@ywcaoahu.org.

KIDNEY TRANSPLANT FUNDRAISER for 29-year-old Lee Johnson, 4:30-8:30 p.m today, Ka'anapali Golf Resort clubhouse; proceeds from food and beverage sales to help cover surgery costs. 808-276-8744 (Geoffrey Pass), g_pass@hotmail.com.

GREGORY HOUSE AWARDS DINNER honoring U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka, 6-9 p.m. today, Hawai'i State Art Museum; dinner/wine bar $100, dinner $75; purchase tickets at the door if still available. 592-9022.

VINO E PASTA, pasta, wines, dessert and silent auction, to benefit Hawai'i Foster Parent Association, 6-8:30 p.m. Monday, Pasta e Basta by Donato, Restaurant Row; $80. Reservations: 522-1016. Information: info@hawaiifosterparent.org.

BOOTS ON THE BEACH, benefit dinner for the American Cancer Society Nov. 22, Hilton Hawaiian Village's Coral Ballroom: 5:30 p.m. cocktails, games, silent auction; 7 p.m. dinner, program; 9 p.m.-12 a.m. music and dancing; wear cowboy boots and hat; tickets $250. 358-9298 (Eleanor Thommes), ethommes@yahoo.com.

SUPPORT FOR SENIORS, donate necessities (toiletries, blankets, paper towels etc.) until Nov. 28 at Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union, the Chamber of Commerce or Aloha United Way; also, noon-2:30 p.m. Nov. 16, Ala Moana Center, centerstage; sponsored by Aloha United Way's Society of Young Leaders. 543-2203.