Community calendar
TODAY
PEARL CITY NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 6:30 p.m., Waiau District Park.
HAWAI'I KAI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., Haha'ione Elementary School cafeteria.
ALA MOANA/KAKA'AKO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., Makiki Christian Church.
NORTH SHORE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., Hale'iwa Ali'i Beach Park, John Kalili Surf Center.
TEACHING OUR KEIKI MONEY MANAGEMENT SKILLS, free educational workshop for parents hosted by 3 Financial Group, 7 p.m. at Unity Church of Hawaii, Diamond Head Circle; learn how to teach kids to save, budget and spend wisely. Reservations: 942-1267 or www.3FinancialGroup.com.
WEDNESDAY
MAKAKILO/KAPOLEI/HONO-KAI 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 on '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.
THURSDAY
DAY USE MOORING BUOY HEARING, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Wilcox Elementary School cafeteria, Lihu'e, Kaua'i; public input sought by Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding long-range planning, funding and management of boat anchoring sites that protect coral reefs.www.malama-kai.org.
STRESS TO SUCCESS, inspirational talk by Dr. John Demartini, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, Manoa Grand Ballroom, fifth floor; $20 in advance, $25 at the door; also, THE BREAKTHROUGH EXPERIENCE, seminar, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 29 and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 30 at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort and Spa; prices vary.www.drdemartini.com or 888-DEMARTINI.
WAIPAHU NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., Waipahu Filcom Center; confirm with Neighborhood Commission. 768-3710.
SATURDAY
Spiritual Fair, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, second floor; free. Information: 735-7719.
UPCOMING
MA'O MA TOWN FUNDRAISER, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 5 at Hawai'i State Art Museum; dinner by Downtown chefs, entertainment, silent and live auctions; proceeds to benefit sustainability students at MA'O Organic Farms; $125, $2,000 for table of eight with bottomless wine, $5,000 with bottomless wine, champagne and more. Reservations/information: wei@maoorganicfarms.org or 397-0960.
OCEAN AWARENESS TRAINING, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 11, 18, 25 and Oct. 2 at Windward Community College, Hale Akoakoa 101, except for Sept. 25 session at Coconut Island until 3:30 p.m.; learn about current ocean conservation efforts; tailored for those involved in the field of marine education and recreation; $20 at the door includes refreshments and materials. Registration: http://oceanawarehawaii.org.
BOATING SKILLS AND SEAMANSHIP COURSE sponsored by the Coast Guard Auxiliary, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays Sept. 14-Oct. 29 at Windward Community College, Mana'opono Building, Room 114; content to include navigation, equipment, boat handling and rules of the nautical road; $45 for textbook and materials. Registration: 254-7955.