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.

N�N�KULI-M�'ILI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m. at N�n�ikapono 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-P�LAMA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m. at Kap�lama 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-K�HALA 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 H�lawa Xeriscape Garden 10 to 11 a.m. at H�lawa Xeriscape Garden, H�lawa 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 H�lawa Xeriscape Garden, H�lawa 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.