SPECIAL

RED CROSS BABY-SITTING CLASSES, for 11 and older, including accident prevention, diapering, feeding and emergency first aid; 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 14; American Red Cross, Diamond Head; fees; register, 739-8123, 739-8132, www.hawaiiredcross.org.

"CANCER CARE: PREVENTION THROUGH SURVIVORSHIP," free discussion on ultrasound, colon cancer, prostate cancer care, breast cancer and palliative care; hosted by Hawai'i Pacific Health; 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Nov. 14, Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom ; 522-3469.

"IS THIS NORMAL FORGETFULNESS or Something More Serious?" discussion on signs of dementia and the difference between forgetfulness, depression and delirium; sponsored in part by the Alzheimer's Association; 5-6:30 p.m. Nov. 12, The Queen's Medical Center Conference Center, mezzanine, 510 S. Beretania St.; free; 547-4780.

"THE STARCH SOLUTION AND WHY SALT IS A SCAPEGOAT," with internist and nutrition expert Dr. John McDougall, sponsored by the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii; 7 p.m. Nov. 14, McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park; free; 944-8344.

"EATING DISORDERS" brown-bag seminar, sponsored by Mental Health America, Hawai'i, with panel of experts, including from medical, clinical, nutritional and parental perspectives; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 13, Harris United Methodist Church; donation requested; reservations, 521-1846.