TODAY

SCRABBLE CLUB, meets weekly 6:30 p.m., Kahala Mall, Center Court; all levels welcome. 235-3073.

MAKAKILO/KAPOLEI/HONOKAI HALE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., Kapolei High School cafeteria.

"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, Cox Radio AM/FM. 946-3888.

MILILANI/WAIPI'O/MELEMANU NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7:30 p.m., Mililani Recreation Center III.

TOMORROW

ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER hosted by the Salvation Army, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall; featuring entertainment by Frank DeLima, Henry Kapono, Honolulu Boy Choir and more; free tickets at Salvation Army outlets, social service agencies and the door. 521-6551.

FRIDAY

FLOAT DECORATING volunteers needed in two-hour shifts, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at R&S Nursery, Kamilonui Place; help create a float out of straw and live plants and trees for the 10 a.m. Saturday Hawai'i Kai Keiki Kalikimaka Parade on Lunalilo Home Road. RSVP: 864-8081 (Reilly).

I LOVE LILIHA CLEANUP DAY, grab a trash bag and help clean up the streets and sidewalks of Liliha before the Liliha Christmas Parade, 10 a.m. at the Liliha Town Clock Tower (1808 Liliha St.); supplies and refreshment provided; parade begins 5:30 p.m. iloveliliha@gmail.com.

WEEKLY VIGIL FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE, 4-6 p.m., Ala Moana fronting Prince Kuhio Federal Building; bring a sign; sponsored by Not In Our Name.

SATURDAY

BLOOD DRIVE, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Waianae Mall; must be 18 or older, in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and present photo ID. 845-9966.

SUPPORT GROUPS

AD/HD, for parents of children with AD/HD. 536-9684.

Alzheimer's Association, Honolulu Chapter. 591-2771.

Breast Cancer, The Queen's Medical Center, 547-4697; Kuakini Hospital, 547-9562; Tripler Hospital, 433-2317.

VOLUNTEERS

AARP TAX AIDES needed to assist elders with tax preparation; training in January; minimum 40 volunteer hours required between Feb. 1 and April 15. 955-5776.

UPCOMING

Annual Holiday Wreath Contest, themed "Holiday Heroes"; adult, youth and theme (best depiction) categories; monetary prizes; entries and entry forms accepted 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 1, Lane Gallery, Honolulu Hale; forms available at Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts. www.honolulu.gov/moca.

AARP WAIKIKI, Chapter 60, luncheon meeting featuring the Step*Taculars, 11:30 a.m. Dec. 3, Hale Koa Hotel, Banyan Tree Ballroom; $24, members $23. RSVP by Nov. 28: 593-1026, 734-1350.

HAWAII LITERACY ORIENTATION for volunteers who want to learn to teach adults to read, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Hawai'i State Library, Hawai'i and Pacific Section; free. Register: 537-6706. Information: www.hawaiiliteracy.org.