TUESDAY

BLOOD DRIVE 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hawaii Kai Towne Center; donors must be ages 18 and over, in good health, 110 pounds or more with valid photo ID containing date of birth. Appointments: www.bbh.org, 845-9966.

HAWAII KAI Neighborhood Board will not meet this month.

WEDNESDAY

BLOOD DRIVE 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kaimuki Municipal Parking Lot; donors must be ages 18 and over, in good health, 110 pounds or more with valid photo ID containing date of birth. Appointments: www.bbh.org, 845-9966.

THURSDAY

BLOOD DRIVE 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kahala Mall; donors must be ages 18 and over, in good health, 110 pounds or more with valid photo ID containing date of birth. Appointments: www.bbh.org, 845-9966.

SATURDAY

BLOOD DRIVE 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pearlridge Center; 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dillingham Donor Center; donors must be ages 18 and over, in good health, 110 pounds or more with valid photo ID containing date of birth. Appointments: www.bbh.org, 845-9966.

UPCOMING

NORTHWESTERN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve Advisory Council meeting 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 5 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 6 at NOAA, 6600 Kalaniana'ole Highway, Suite 300; among groups represented will be Native Hawaiians, researchers, conservationists, commercial and recreational fishermen, ocean-related tourism industry, educators and the state and federal government; public welcome. www.papahanaumokuakea.gov or 397-2660 ext. 222.

LATIN DANCE CLASSES taught by Aloha Ballroom Dance Academy's professional instructors 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday starting Jan. 13 at Kihei Community Center on Maui; featured will be beginner open embrace Argentine tango and rumba and intermediate salsa; $40 for 3 months if registered by Jan. 6, $50 thereafter; teens and adults, singles and couples welcome. 879-0055, www.alohaballroom.com.

ELDER CARE WORKSHOPS: Home Care & Equipment Safety 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Jan. 7, 2010 and Home Care & Medication Safety 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Jan. 13, both at 1580 Makaloa St., Suite 1060; free; sponsored by Attention Plus Care. Reservations: 440-9372. Information: www.attentionplus.com.

EXCHANGE CLUB OF DOWNTOWN HONOLULU luncheon 12 p.m. Jan. 7 at Oahu Country Club; featured speaker, master sommelier Chuck Furuya on the lastest in wines; $20. 524-0330 ext. 2.

GRASSROOTS FUNDRAISING WORKSHOPS Jan. 9 at 949 Kapi'olani Blvd, Suite 100, to help nonprofit organizations improve fundraising techniques: "Successful Fundraising in Challenging Times" 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and "Building Your Mid-Level Donor Program" 1 to 4 p.m.; $25 per workshop; sponsored by Hawaii People's Fund; register by Jan. 2. www.ChangeNotCharity.org, 845-4800 or people@lava.net.

EAST-WEST CENTER 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA DINNER from 5:30 p.m. Jan. 9 at Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom; $250, tables of 10 from $2,500; international dress or business attire requested. Information/Reservations: 944-7105 or www.EastWestCenter.org/giving.

BUILDING ADVOCACY, Hawaii Gifted Association Conference 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 8 and 9 to 11 a.m. Jan. 9 at JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa; guest speakers: Rollin Homer of Art Center College of Design, attorney Ed Case and David Rockwood of University of Hawai'i at Mänoa School of Architecture; breakout sessions on various advocacy issues. Information: www.higifted.org/ or higifted@aol.com.

ST. LOUIS HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION monthly meeting 7 p.m. Jan. 10 at Hokulani Elementary School; the State Department of Land and Natural Resources' proposed improvements at Waahila Ridge Park will be discussed.

ALOHA COFFEE presented by the Newcomers Club of Honolulu 10 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 14; free; call for location. 591-7600. Website: http://www.newcomersclubofhonolulu.org.

HONOLULU HABITAT FOR HUMANITY information meetings for those interested in applying for its home repair, renovation or building programs: 6:45 p.m. Jan. 20 at Aiea Public Library; 11 a.m. Jan. 23 at Papakolea Community Center; 6:45 p.m. Jan. 26 and 11 a.m. Jan. 30 at Waimanalo Public Library; free. 538-7070.

EAST-WEST CENTER 2010 Jefferson Fellowships for journalists application deadline Jan. 27. Information/Applications: www.eastwestcenter.org/jefferson. Contacts: jefferson@eastwestcenter.org, 944-7600 (fax), 944-7619 (phone, Ann Hartman).