TODAY

"ALZHEIMER'S ADVOCACY: HOW THE LEGISLATURE WORKS." Workshop by Mike Splaine, director of State Policy and Advocacy Programs, Alzheimer's Association, Washington, D.C., 10 a.m. to noon or 6 to 8 p.m. at Central Union Church, Mauka Parish Hall; free. Reservations: 591-2771. Information: www.alz.org/hawaii.

ELDER LAW & CAREGIVING SEMINAR sponsored by the Hawai'i State Judiciary, noon to 1 p.m. in the Supreme Court conference room; James Pietsch, director of the University of Hawai'i Elder Law Program to speak; free. RSVP: 539-4909.

MILILANI MAUKA/LAUNANI VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m. at Mililani Mauka Elementary School.

NÄNÄKULI-MÄ'ILI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m. at Nänäikapono Elementary School.

NU'UANU/PUNCHBOWL NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m. at Pauoa Elementary School.

TOMORROW

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

KALIHI-PÄLAMA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m. at Kapälama School cafeteria.

THURSDAY

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE CONFERENCE 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio Hotel; talks on the grief process and importance of culture and family support; also, SUICIDE PREVENTION MEDIA WORKSHOP Friday at The Queen's Medical Center conference center; professional health and social workers, educators, those affected by suicide, the media and interested public are encouraged to attend; hosted by the state Department of Health. www.hawaii.gov/health.

EXCHANGE CLUB OF DOWNTOWN HONOLULU luncheon program, noon to 1:30 p.m. at Oahu Country Club; Bill Riddle will discuss his historical novel "Dead Downwind," which is based on the first attempt to fly from California to Hawai'i; lunch $20. Reservations: 524-0330, ext. 2 or edracers@aol.com.

"DEATH PANELS IN HAWAi'i?" A panel discussion sponsored by the University of Hawai'i Elder Law Program 12:45 to 2 p.m. at William S. Richardson School of Law; topics: death panels, end-of-life counseling, ethics committees, advance health care directives and more; free. Reservations: 956-6544.

WAI'ALAE-KÄHALA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist.

WAIPAHU NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m. at Waipahu Filcom Center.

FRIDAY

ALOHA GRANDMOTHER'S CLUB, Chapter 619 of the National Federation of Grandmother Clubs of America to meet 11:30 a.m. at Wailana Coffeehouse. Reservations: 941-6156.

YOUTH SPEAKS INTERSCHOLASTIC POETRY SLAM, 7 p.m. at Farrington High School; O'ahu high school slam teams compete in a battle of wits; doors open 6 p.m. Sign-up/Information: darron@youthspeakshawaii.org.

SATURDAY

"KALAMUNGAY: THE UNTHIRSTY MIRACLE TREE," workshop sponsored by the Honolulu Board of Water Supply and Friends of Hälawa Xeriscape Garden 10 to 11 a.m. at Hälawa Xeriscape Garden, Hälawa Valley Central Park Industrial Area; learn about an attractive outdoor ornamental that saves water and even serves as a food source in some cultures; $5, members free; advance registration required. 748-5363.

VETERANS APPRECIATION DAY, noon to 4 p.m. at 1298 Kukila St., Foster Village; barbecue plates, entertainment, door prizes and silent auction; tickets $20; sponsored by Oahu Veterans Center. www.oahuveteranscenter.com, 422-4000.

AAUW FUNDRAISING CONCERT. "Classical Jazz" 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 1802 Ke'eaumoku St. will feature wine, pupu and the music of jazz keyboardist and vocalist Scott Smith and pianist Mina Osaka; proceeds will fund the interior renovation of the American Association of University Women's Makiki residence; $20. Tickets: 537-4702.

UPCOMING

HELEMANO FARMS homegrown Norfolk Pine Christmas trees available from Nov. 27; also wreaths and Leyland Cypress trees; advance sale tickets available for nonprofit fundraising. www.HelemanoFarms.com, 622-4287.

CELEBRATION OF YOUTH DINNER, fundraiser for Adult Friends for Youth Nov. 27 at Sheraton Waikiki Hotel ballroom; food, entertainment and auction; tickets $250, reserve tables of 10. Reservations: 833-8775 (Jane Tampon) or afy@afyhawaii.com.

MULTIFAMILY GARAGE SALE to benefit Mililani Tennis Kidz, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 28 at Mililani High School's lower parking lot.

XERISCAPE HOLIDAY WREATH WORKSHOP 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 28 at Hälawa Xeriscape Garden, Hälawa Valley Central Park Industrial Area; $5, members free; bring straw wreath backing, floral "U" pins and wired picks, clippers, a container, ribbons and holiday decorations. Registration: 748-5363 or tours@hbws.org. Information: www.boardofwatersupply.com or 748-5041.

"PLANNING AND PAYING FOR LONG-TERM CARE," free workshop sponsored by AARP 8 to 10 a.m. Dec. 3 at Ala Moana Hotel, Garden Lanai; presenter will be Enid Kassner of AARP's Public Policy Institute and national expert on long-term care consumer financing. Pre-registration: 877-926-8300.