Community Calendar
This list is compiled by the Star-Bulletin staff. If your group or organization would like to be included or you have an event coming up, please send information to Community Calendar, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, P.O. Box 3080, Honolulu 96802, or fax the material to 523-8509, or send e-mail to citydesk@starbulletin.com.
MARCH 18
- Hawaii Pacific University: Free seminar on cooperative education and internships, 12:15 p.m. Call 544-0238.
- Hale Koa Hotel: The 25th Infantry Division Army Brass Quintet performs, 5 p.m., courtyard.
MARCH 19
- Power Breakfast: Paul Loo speaks on "The U.S. and Pacific Basin Markets as Viewed by Today's Investor," 7:30 a.m., Plaza Club. Costs $9. Reserve at 521-8905.
- International Festival: Kapiolani Community College presents performances, lectures and foreign films, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through March 22. Free admission for most events. Call 734-9285 or 734-9412.
Tuesday's highlights: Puanani Burgess speaks on "Building the Beloved Community," 9:30 a.m.; screening of "Eat, Drink, Man, Woman," 3:30 p.m., and "Bombay," 7:30 p.m.; "Indian Ways of Knowing: The Philosophy of Food," 6 p.m.
Wednesday: Truong Buu Lam discusses Vietnam's history and "Awakening the Dragon" project, 9 a.m.; Dr. Noa Emmett Aluli speaks on "Legacy of the Hawaiian Culture," 10 a.m.; music and dance of Vietnam and Spain, 11:15 a.m.; screening of "The Scent of Green Papaya," 7 p.m.
Thursday: Ling Zhang plays Chinese folk music, 11 a.m.; Native American dance and drumming, 1 p.m.; gala talent show, 3:30 p.m. Admission $15 for luau 6 p.m. in Ohia Cafeteria.
Friday: Dean Alegado speaks on "Pagdiriwang '96: Vision and Legacy of the Filipino-Americans," 9 a.m.; demonstration of thousand-year-old illusions performed by India's street magicians, 11 a.m.; Ozzie Kotani and music students play slack key guitar 11 a.m. Admission $30 for "Night in India" costume show and dinner 6 p.m. in Ohelo dining room.
- Toastmasters: Free, six-week course in public speaking and communication begins 6 p.m. at Salvation Army building. For adults in business, education, industry and government. Call 534-0611 or 845-0278.
- American Recorder Society: Bring instruments for ensemble playing, 7:15 to 9:30 p.m., Academy Art Center. Call 922-2873.
MARCH 20
- Hawaii Photographic Society: "Color" image sharing, dry mounting and ID shoot, 7:15 p.m., Makiki District Park. Call 536-4066.
- Operating a business from home: Seminar with Curtis Tom of Bank of Hawaii's Waialae-Kahala branch, 7:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble, Kahala.
- Natural history lecture: Waikiki Aquarium heralds the International Year of the Reef with a series on corals, beginning with "Corals: Animal, Plant or Stone?" 7:30 p.m. in the foyer. Cindy Hunter from UH-Manoa's botany department talks about the diversity and astounding life cycle of coral animals. Donation $4. Call 923-9741.
Doors open 7 p.m. Lectures by Hawaii researchers and educators continue every other Wednesday through May 15.
- Phi Beta Kappa lecture: Alfred Bloom, professor emeritus of religion, discusses "Buddhist Views on the Salvation of Women," 8 p.m., St. John Auditorium, UH-Manoa's Plant Science Building. Free. Call 956-3556.
MARCH 21
- Brown Bag Biography: History professor Jagdish Sharma speaks on "S. Radhakrishnan, Professor and President of India," noon, Biography Cottage 96-36, 1777 East-West Road. Call 956-3774.
- Music Break: Pacific Fleet Big Band performs, noon, Tamarind Park.
- Hawaii Pacific University: Free seminar on financial aid, 12:15 p.m. Call 544-0238.
- Retirement planning: Financial workshop with Don Vinca from Prudential Securities, 7:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble, Kahala.
MARCH 22
- Music Break: Tevaisina performs Polynesian music and dance, noon, Tamarind Park.
- Sea Grant seminar: Sara Peck of Sea Grant College Program speaks on "Sea Grant in West Hawaii," 3 p.m., UH-Manoa's Marine Science Building, Room 100.
MARCH 23
- Japanese dance: The Edokkorens dance troupe performs, noon, Aloha Tower Marketplace's Atrium court.
- Hungry Ghosts: Chinese ghost stories with Barbara Wong, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Waikiki Heritage Theater, International Marketplace. Costs $8. Reserve with Honolulu TimeWalks at 943-0371.
MARCH 24
- Mustang Madness car show: All Mustangs welcome, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mike McKenna's Windward Ford. Free admission, no entry fee. Only Aloha Mustang & Shelby Club of Hawaii members are eligible to win awards and door prizes. Register with Darryl at 839-7015.
PLAN AHEAD
- Hale Koa Hotel: Clark College Jazz & Vocals Ensemble performs, 5 p.m. March 25, courtyard.
- American Needlepoint Guild: 7 p.m. March 25, Academy Art Center. Call 623-1433.
- Business Night dinner: The UH College of Business Administration and the School of Travel Industry Management recognize outstanding students and the support of the Estate of James Campbell, April 3, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. Professionals are paired with students for an evening of learning and sharing. To participate, call Darleen Morioka at 956-8215.
- Care of Japanese swords: Register by April 5 for a free presentation by the Japanese Sword Society of Hawaii 6 p.m. April 10 at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. Bring your own swords for assistance. Call 945-7633.
- Sunday Snoop: Board a shuttle bus from Kalani High School to tour some of Honolulu's great residences, including "This Old House" as seen on PBS, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 28. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Call 261-5681. Sponsored by the American Society of Interior Designers-Hawaii Chapter.