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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Thursday, September 25, 2008

Community calendar

TODAY

DISCOVER RECYCLING FAIR, sponsored by the city Department of Environmental Services, featuring green exhibitors and entertainment, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 25-26 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 27, Blaisdell Arena; free. 768-3200.

GRANT WORKSHOPS, learn how to apply for State Foundation on Culture and the Arts grants for fiscal years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011, 10 a.m., Hawai'i State Art Museum, Multipurpose Room; application deadline Nov. 21. www.hawaii.gov/sfca.

TRAVEL LECTURE, Uncle Jack Christensen will talk about how to see Kyoto, Japan, on a shoestring budget, 6 p.m., Liliha Public Library; free. 587-7577.

MEALS FROM THE HEART, New Orleans-style benefit for Meals on Wheels, featuring Creole menu, jazz, cocktails, casino games and palm reading, 5 to 9 p.m., The Willows restaurant; $150 ($2,000 and $4,000 tables). 988-6747, www.hmow.org, 739-9164, annagram2@aol.com.

TOMORROW

CASINO CHARITY CLASSIC, for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, with pupu, entertainment, dancing, auction and more, 6:30 p.m., The Plaza Club; $100. 521-8905, 593-4454.

GOLF FOR MIRACLES, fundraiser for Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children, with pupu reception and testimonies on care received at Kapi'olani, 11 a.m., Wailea Golf Club, Maui; nongolfers welcome; $360 pledge minimum. www.kapiolani.org.

SATURDAY

HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK CLEANUP, free entry to the park Sept. 27 and 28 to mark National Public Lands Day; wear warm clothing and closed boots; join the cleanup crew 9:30 a.m. Sept. 27 at summit parking lot; lunch follows at Hosmer Grove; or spend the weekend with Friends of Haleakala at Kapalaoa Cabin; space limited; call to sign up. 808-248-7660.

CAR WASH, to benefit Easter Seals, by Chaminade University students, 9:30 a.m. to noon, 3140 Wai'alae Ave.; $5 donation.

Home Caregiver Training, learn to help elders in their homes; orientation 9 to 11 a.m., Kapi'olani Community College, Kopiko 127-128, park in Lot A, corner of Kilauea and Makapu'u Avenue; evening and weekend classes begin Nov. 6. 734-9108, www.kupunaeducation.com/ger_para.htm.

SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS SEMINARS, 10 a.m. Sept. 27, Oct. 4 and 18, at 15 Craigside Place office; free; RSVP two days before. 754-5410 (Lori).

Sierra Club 40th Anniversary CELEBRATION, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Ko'olau Golf Club; $75. www.hi.sierraclub.org, 537-9019, sierraclubhawaii@gmail.com.

ANXIETY AND STRESS SELF-HELP GROUP,10 a.m. to noon, second and fourth Saturdays monthly, St. John Church, Kailua Road; for people suffering from anxiety disorders. 382-4516.

VOLUNTEERS:

clean up mccully/mo'ili'ili, 8 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 27; meet 8 a.m. at Kuhio Elementary School for supplies and assignments; RSVP by Sept. 24. 955-1986, tagteamhawaii@gmail.com.

Make A Difference Day, volunteer for Oct. 25 service projects in Wahiawa; share project ideas. 621-5109, ext. 226 (Jack Kampfer), 778-9270 (Joe Francher).