The Changing of the Guard in Japan, lecture by journalist/activist Yoshiko Sakurai on Japan's recent election and its impact on foreign relations 4:30 to 6 p.m. Oct. 13 at University of Hawai'i-Manoa School of Architecture auditorium; free; on campus parking $5. Information: http://www.hawaii..edu/cjs. Disability access: 956-2665.

WAIKIKI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m. at Waikiki Community Center.

TOMORROW

MOLOKa'i PUBLIC MEETING, regarding the need to prevent certain fish species from being over-harvested: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 14 at Mitchell Pau'ole Center conference room; also 6-8 p.m. Oct. 21 at Kilohana Community Center, both in Kaunakakai; Kualapu'u and Maunaloa meetings to be announced; sponsored by Department of Land and Natural Resources. 567-6696.

PALOLO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m. at Palolo Elementary School cafeteria.

KALIHI VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m. at Akira Sakima Recreational Center.

KAHALU'U NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m. at the KEY Project.

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT, 7-8:30 p.m. at Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, first floor WO 4 Conference Room. 454-0699,www.rehabhospital.org.

HOSPICE HAWAII 'AIEA GRIEF SUPPORT, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Kapi'olani Medical Center/Pali Momi. 924-9255.

THURSDAY

MEN'S MARCH AGAINST VIOLENCE, noon at state Capitol rotunda; all welcome; sponsored by Catholic Charities Hawaii, Domestic Violence Action Center and Kapi'olani Community College. 535-0159.

LEGACY OF PATRIOTISM, Hawaiian flag quilt display 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Jan. 2, 2010 at Mission Houses Museum, Chamberlain Houses Galleries; $6 admission, museum members free. 447-3910,www.missionhouses.com.

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

KANE'OHE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m. at Windward Community College, Hale Alakai.

MAKIKI/LOWER PUNCHBOWL/TANTALUS NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m. at Makiki District Park, arts and crafts building.

FRIDAY

FILIPINO-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH EVENTS, 6-8:30 p.m., documentary film, "An Untold Triumph," 6-8:30 p.m. at Honolulu Hale, Mission Memorial Auditorium; RSVP by Oct. 14: 628-9438; "Boom Boom Brown: A Celebration of Filipino Youth Culture," a program of poetry reading and musical and visual arts noon-4 p.m. Oct. 17 at Hawaii State Library Reading Room; photo exhibit, "A Legacyof Valor and Loyalty" Oct. 6-23 at Honolulu Hale courtyard; all free. 956-7348.

ALOHA GRANDMOTHER'S CLUB, Chapter 619 luncheon 11:30 a.m. at Wailana Coffeehouse. Reservations: 284-1805 or kc3410@yahoo.com.

HAWAII TRADITION OF CELESTIAL NAVIGATION will be among the workshop topics at the Hilo Wayfinding and Navigation Festival Oct. 16-18 at Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo, Big Island. Information:www.imiloahawaii.org or 808-969-9700.

SATURDAY

COMMUNITY SWAP MEET, 7:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 17 at Waipio Shopping Center parking lot; 30 plus booths; proceeds to Kanoelani Elementary, Boy Scout Troop 76, Hawaii Swim Club, Goodwill Industries, Calvary Chapel and the YMCA.

STATE ID personnel to process applications 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., at Kapolei High School; senior citizens $10, all others $15; new applicants need a social security card or resident alien card and birth certificate. 587-3111 or www.stateid.hawaii.gov.

KAILUA HIGH SCHOOL RECYCLING DRIVE, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., school parking lot. Donations of HI-5¢ redeemable cans, plastic bottles and glass bottles welcome to help fund KHS Project Graduation.

Legal Issues of Caregiving, a free lecture by professor James Pietsch of the University of Hawai'i Elderlaw Program 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Honolulu Hale, Mission Memorial Auditorium; co-sponsored by AARP. Pre-registration: 768-7700.

HUSKY FOOTBALL VIEWING PARTY, University of Washington Huskies vs. Arizona State University, 4 p.m. Oct. 17 at Kanpai Bar and Grill on Ward Avenue; free no-host plus drink specials for UWAA members; sponsored by UW Alumni Association. hihohawaii@yahoo.com.

VOLUNTEERS

THE SENIOR PROJECT needs mentors to share expertise in various fields with high school seniors. Register at www.HawaiiSeniorProject.org.

UPCOMING

GREAT KITCHEN AND BATH TOUR, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 18; visit six O'ahu homes to see the latest in kitchen and bath trends and meet the designers; $15 fee; tickets at Servco Appliances, Sub-zero Wolf Showroom or the homes; proceeds to Honolulu Habitat for Humanity. 734-2891, judy@judydawson.com.

HAWAII MOTHERS' CONFERENCE, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 24 at Kamehameha Middle School Kapalama Campus; workshops on decluttering, nutrition, nuturing literacy in children and more; activities to include qi gong, yoga, crafts, massage and mini makeovers; $20 fee to include continental breakfast and lunch. Registration: http://www.americanmothershawaii.org.

EXCHANGE CLUB OF DOWNTOWN HONOLULU, luncheon, noon-1:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Honolulu Country Club; featured guest, David Heenan, Campbell Estate trustee, will discuss his new book; lunch $20. Reservations: 524-0330 ext. 2 or edracers@aol.com.

BOOTS ON THE BEACH, American Cancer Society fundraiser, from 5:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Sheraton Waikiki ballroom; guests wear cowboy attire and boots to this annual western-themed benefit; cocktails, silent auction, dinner, program and dancing "'til the cows come home"; $250 tickets and up available at the Cancer Society headquarters. Information: 595-7504.

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE TAX WORKSHOP, 7:30-10 a.m. Oct. 27 at Sam Choy's Breakfast, Lunch & Crab; sponsored by the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce; featured guest, Darwin Ching, director, Department of Labor & Industrial Relations; members $25, guests $30, nonmembers $50, breakfast and beverage included; register by Oct. 20.www.honolulujapanesechamber.org or 949-5531.

UNIQUE TOMBSTONES to be discussed by cemetery historian Nanette Napoleon 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Oahu Cemetery chapel; slides to be shown; adults $8, senior citizens, students and ages 18 and under $5. Reservations: 261-0705.

GENEALOGY WORKSHOP, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 31 at Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, fifth floor; research and software tips, limited Japanese translations, presentations by Friends of 'Iolani Palace, Portuguese Genealogical Society, Hawai'i Okinawan Genealogocial Society and Mysteries of Honolulu; JCCH members $50, nonmembers $60, lunch and refreshments included; register by Oct. 2. 945-7633, info@jcch.com,www.jcch.com.

HAWAII JUSTICE FOUNDATION ANNUAL MEETING 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 5 at YWCA Downtown, Fuller Room; theme: Access to Justice for the Islands, What We Each Can Do; featured guests: Justice Simeon Acoba, Big Island Mayor Billy Kenoi and retired Washington state Chief Justice Richard Guy; limited seating; courtesy lunch; members and interested parties welcome; RSVP by Nov. 1: 537-3886, 528-1974 (fax) or e-mail hjf@hawaii.rr.com.

HAWAII HEALTH INFORMATION CORPORATION, annual membership meeting 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Nov. 10 at Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, Haleakala/Kilauea Room; national speakers from 3M, Press Ganey Associates, Inc. and CMS and local healthcare experts; all healthcare community members welcome; HHIC members free, nonmembers $75, students $60; register by Oct. 10. http://hhic.org.

ACLU CIVIL LIBERTIES SYMPOSIUM, 1-4 p.m. Nov. 14 at Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; theme: government-imposed morality; keynote address by Chief Justice Ronald T.Y. Moon of the state Supreme Court; workshops on discrimination based on sexual orientation or immigration status, reproductive rights, crime deterrence, prison reform and privacy in an age of surveillance; free. RSVP: 522-5906 or office@aclhawaii.org. Information:www.acluhawaii.org/symposium.