TODAY

PLAN FOR THE WORST — EXPECT THE BEST, six-week noncredit course for senior citizens by the University of Hawai'i Elder Law Program, 1 p.m. Sept. 17-Oct. 22, UH-Manoa, William S. Richardson School of Law; free; limited seating; $3 parking. 956-6544.

KAIMUKI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD meeting, 7 p.m., Lili'uokalani Elementary School.

KALIHI-PALAMA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD meeting, 7 p.m., Kapalama Elementary School cafeteria.

TOMORROW

LITERACY PROGRAM FUNDRAISER by the Learning for a Lifetime Foundation, 4 p.m., Wai'oli Tea Room; $45 includes tea and treats, entertainment and silent auction; proceeds go to literacy programs for at-risk children and teens; make reservations at www.kidstalkstory.com, mail donations to Learning for a Lifetime, P.O. Box 240627, Honolulu, HI 96824. 277-2503, info@kidstalkstory.com.

WHO'S KEEPING HAWAII GREEN, celebrate those who are working to preserve the environment, 5:30-9 p.m., Moanalua Gardens; cocktail reception and dinner featuring cuisine from Town, Nobu Waikiki, Beachhouse at the Moana, RumFire, Cake Envy; $200. Reservations: 386-2352.

SURF DISCUSSION, talk by big-wave surfer Kimo Hollinger, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Chinatown Boardroom, 1160 Nu'uanu Ave.; free. 585-7200.

CANDIDATES FORUM, 7:30-9 p.m., Makiki District Park, arts and crafts building; sponsored by Makiki-Punchbowl Neighborhood Board. 944-9780.

KANE'OHE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD meeting, 7 p.m., Windward Community College, Hale Akoakoa 103-106.

MAKIKI/LOWER PUNCHBOWL /TANTALUS NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD meeting, 7 p.m., Makiki District Park, arts and crafts building.

WAI'ALAE-KAHALA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD meeting, 7 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church.

FRIDAY

SEXUALITY AND ETHNICITY: ISSUES FROM A PHILIPPINE PERSPECTIVE, lecture by assistant professor Lilia Quindoza Santiago, 12:30-1 p.m., UH-Manoa, Saunders Hall 244; free; public welcome. 956-6086.

SATURDAY

HANAUMA BAY CLEANUP, volunteers needed, bring proof of residency, 8:30-11 a.m., meet at the visitor center; no reservations necessary. 395-1217.

TOUR OF WAHIAWa, sponsored by the Wahiawa Community and Business Association, 10 a.m. from Center Street; free; limited bus seating. Reservations: 621-5109, ext. 226.

TEAR IT UP, sensitive-document shredding events, with Better Business Bureau providing identity theft protection tips, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., McKinley High School, Mililani High School, Castle High School auditorium parking area and Access Information Management warehouse in Kailua on the Big Island; three-box or -bag limit per person; free. www.hawaii.bbb.org, 536-6956, Neighbor Islands 877-222-6551.

TESTING THE HEARING OF DOLPHINS, WHALES AND POLAR BEARS, part of a public lecture series, 11 a.m.-noon, Bishop Museum, Castle Memorial Building, second floor; free with museum admission. 847-3511, www.bishopmuseum.org.

plantation legacy awardS dinner and fundraiser for Hawaii's Plantation Village, 5:30 p.m., The Willows restaurant; $100, tables seating four or eight available. 677-0110.

ma'o ORGANIC FARMS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER, to raise scholarship funds for Wai'anae youth to attend Leeward Community College, 6-9 p.m., Downtown @ the Hawai'i State Art Museum; $125 or rates for tables of eight; checks payable to WCRC, P.O. Box 441, Wai'anae, HI 96792. 696-5569 (Summer Shimabukuro) or info@maoorganicfarms.org.

JUNIOR OPTIMIST CLUB, celebrating 10 years of serving the community; former members urged to attend; entertainment, silent auction, food ($8 preorder only), activities, Kaimuki Middle School cafetorium. More information: 284-5974 (Harvey Ouchi).