ASIA PACIFIC FORUM

CENTER FOR ASIA-PACIFIC EXCHANGE SEMINAR: Learn about China, Thailand and Japan in the Ninth Annual CAPE Language and Culture seminar. 8:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Saturday, University of Hawaii-Manoa, Hemenway Theatre. Free for Hawaii residents. Call 942-8553.

CENTER FOR PACIFIC ISLANDS STUDIES CONFERENCE: "Featuring Paradise: Representations of Pacific Islanders in Film and Video." 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. tomorrow, Honolulu Academy of Arts and 5:30-7 p.m. Hawaii Imin International Conference Center at Jefferson Hall, 1777 East-West Road; 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Imin Center, and 8 p.m. Academy of Arts; 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Imin Center. Cost is $4 a day. Call 944-7338.

FREEDOM FORUM CHINA SEMINAR: "A Tale of Two Cities: Beijing and Shanghai in Chinese History," by Mingzheng Shi. Noon Thursday, Maple Garden Restaurant, 909 Isenberg St. Cost is $15. Limited seating. Fax 956-9600 for more information.

JAPAN-AMERICA SOCIETY OF HAWAII LUNCHEON: "The Effects of a Strong Emerging China on Asia," by Toshiaki Ogasawara, chairman and publisher of The Japan Times. 11:30 a.m. Nov. 18, Outrigger Prince Kuhio Hotel. Registration deadline Friday. Cost is $23 for members, $25 for nonmembers. Cost is $3 for validated parking. Call 524-4451.

PACIFIC AND ASIAN AFFAIRS COUNCIL LUNCHEON SEMINAR: "Ja

pan's Role in the Asia-Pacific: Looking to the 21st Century," by Yoshio Okawara, Japan's former ambassador to the United States. 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Rainbow Suite III, 2005 Kalia Road. Cost is $22 for members, $25 for nonmembers. Call 944-7780.

SCHOOL OF HAWAIIAN, ASIAN & PACIFIC STUDIES LECTURE: "Incidents at Rorovana: Decolonizing Australia," by Donald Denoon. Noon Friday, John A. Burns Hall Room 2118, 1777 East-West Road. Call 956-7700.

SCHOOL OF HAWAIIAN, ASIAN AND PACIFIC STUDIES LECTURE: "Hidden Landscapes in Cerebon Batik," by Garrett Solyom. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Moore Hall 310, University of Hawaii-Manoa. Call 956-2688.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

CITY COUNCIL

2 p.m. Wednesday, Honolulu Hale, Council Chamber. Hearing to: confirm the appointment of Dwight Larry Yoshimura to the Police Commission and Robert M. Kamemoto to the Salary Commission; consider public input on Bill 85 (School/Middle Street Widening deletion), Bill 87 (re: Manana and Pearl City Junction properties), Bill 92 (re: business incentives), Bill 94 (Central Oahu Development Plan Land Use Map amendment), Bill 86 (Waipahu zone change), Bill 99 (Land Use Ordinance Amendment), Bill 100 (Ewa Zone Change) and Bill 101 (Pearl City zone change); consider public input on Bills 75 and 84, regarding the transfer of development rights for certain historic properties.

HEALTH

BOARD OF HEALTH: 1-3 p.m. Friday, in the BOH Kinau Hale Boardroom.

PLANNING

OFFICE OF PLANNING: 10 a.m. next Monday, Leiopapa A Kamehameha, sixth floor, 235 S. Beretania St. Hearing to consider an application by the Hawaii Community Development Authority for a special management area use approval for a Ward Avenue extension makai of Ala Moana Boulevard.

LAND

DEPARTMENT OF LAND UTILIZATION: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Personnel Conference Room, City Hall Annex. Hearing to consider an application by John B. Oneto for a zoning variance to retain a single-family dwelling that encroaches into a side yard and to allow a roof overhang to exceed the maximum projection.

Hearing to consider an application by Collin and Sharon Tanabe for a zoning variance to retain an addition to a single-family dwelling in a "zero lot-line development" that encroaches into a 10-foot setback. Hearing to consider an application by The Queen Emma Foundation for a zoning variance to allow a group living facility to exceed the maximum height.

LAND USE COMMISSION: Maui: 10 a.m. Thursday, Leialoha Room, Aston Wailea Resort, 3700 Alanui, Kihei. Hearing to consider reclassifying 145.943 acres of land in the agricultural district into the urban district at Makena, Maui for multifamily residential, hotel and exiting golf course uses.

UTILITIES

PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION: Maui: 9 a.m. next Monday, State Office Building No. 1, Conference Room A, 54 High St., Wailuku.

VOCATIONS

STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division: All hearings to be held in the Kamamalu Building, 1010 Richards St.

Massage Therapy: 9 a.m. application committee, 10 a.m. board and 1:30 p.m. or later Education, Rules, Examination and Legislation committee meetings on Wednesday, Kuhina Nui Room.

MEETINGS

BUSINESS

American Cancer Society lecture. 2-2:30 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday, Kapiolani Medical Center Auditorium. Afternoon session by invitation only, evening session open to the public. Learn about the effects of life-threatening illnesses in children and how to support children with chronic illnesses. Call 595-7500, ext. 102 or ext. 201.

American Marketing Association monthly luncheon meeting. 11:30 a.m.-1:20 p.m. Nov. 18, Sheraton Moana Surfrider Ballroom. Cost is $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers, $12 for students. Validated parking: $3 at Princess Kaiulani Garage, $7 valet at Sheraton Moana Surfrider. Registration deadline is Friday. Call 538-4338.

Association of Information Technology Professionals monthly meeting. 11:30 a.m. Nov. 19, Ala Moana Hotel. Discussion on "Look Who's Talking Too! The latest developments in voice recognition software for the PCs." Registration deadline is Monday. Cost is $15 for AITP members and students, $25 for nonmembers. Call 542-2084.

Building Industry Association of Hawaii dinner meeting. 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Pagoda International Ballroom, 1525 Rycroft St. Free for BIA members, $22 for nonmembers. Call 847-4666.

Bank of Hawaii construction/remodeling seminar, "Homeowners Guide to the Construction Process." 6-8 p.m. Nov. 19, Pearl Country Club. Call 593-2808.

Hawaii Steel Alliance seminar. 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 19, Dole Cannery Ballroom. Learn about a new fastening technology for steel framing and metal roofing. Call 486-3040.

Exchange Club of Downtown Honolulu lunch meeting. Noon Thursday, Oahu Country Club. Call 524-0330.

Hawaii Environmental Education Association, "Weaving Connections: Cultures and Environments of Hawaii." 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Kamehameha Schools. Cost is $55 for members, $75 for nonmembers, $40 for students and $10 for children (Sunday only). Call 955-0100.

Hawaii Society of Corporate Planners, "The Chattanooga Story, Sustainable Community Renewal: Lessons for Oahu." 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 20, Ilikai Hotel, Pacific Ballroom. Registration deadline is Friday. Cost is $25 per person, $250 for a table of 10. Call 545-3939.

International Association of Business Communicators seminar, "The Communication Plan: A Key to Your Organization's Strategic Plan." 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Outrigger Prince Kuhio Hotel. Cost is $150 for members, $180 for nonmembers. Call 263-5771 or 842-8865.

International Council of Shopping Centers and Retail Merchants of Hawaii joint fall conference. 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Hilton Hawaiian Village. Breakfast and lunch provided. Cost is $50 for members of either organization, $60 for nonmembers. Call 538-1172.

National Association of Purchasing Management dinner meeting, "Personnel Issues and the Purchasing Manager." 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Honolulu Club Restaurant, 932 Ward Ave. Cost is $20. Call 537-8303 or 537-8112.

Project Management Institute general membership meeting. 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Hale Koa Hotel, Laulima Room. Cost is $17 for members, $20 for nonmembers. Call 956-3762.

University of Hawaii-Hilo Small Business Development Center Network seminar on starting a business. 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, 94-229 Waipahu Depot Road, Suite 402. Cost is $10. Call 522-8131.

COMMUNITY

American Cancer Society "Families Can Survive" weekend camp. Saturday and Sunday, Bellows Air Force Base. Free. Call 595-7500, ext. 102 or ext. 201, for times.

American Heart Association Third Annual Windward Golf Classic. 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Kaneohe Klipper Course, Kaneohe Marine Base. Call 538-7021.

Citizen Advisory Committee meeting regarding transportation projects. 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, August Ahrens Elementary School, I-Building Cafeteria, 94-1170 Waipahu St. Call 587-2015.

Healthy Start 14th Annual Celebrity Auction for the prevention of child abuse. 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Hawaii Prince Hotel, Mauna Kea Ballroom. Call 535-7653.

Maunalani Community Park meeting. 7 p.m. Nov. 19, at the park.

Phi Beta Lambda seminar. 12:30-1:20 p.m. Thursday, Leeward Community College, Business Education Bldg., Room BE-103. Learn about the role of the Better Business Bureau. Call 455-0346.

Temari, Center for Asian and Pacific Arts, Bankoh Fun Day Festival. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Bishop Museum. Call 735-1860.

Windward Community Children's Council community meeting. 5:30 p.m Thursday, Windward Health Center, 45-691 Keaahala Road, across Kaneohe District Park. Call 247-5342 or 254-0714.

NEIGHBORHOOD BOARDS

WEDNESDAY

Kalihi Valley: 7 p.m. Kalihi Valley District Park, 1911 Kam IV Road.

Kahaluu: 7:30 p.m. KEY Project, 47-200 Waihee Road.

THURSDAY

Diamond Head/Kapahulu/St. Louis Heights: 7 p.m. Ala Wai Clubhouse, second floor, 404 Kapahulu Avenue.

Ewa: 7 p.m. Holomua Elementary School, 91-1561 Keaunui Dr.

Aliamanu/Salt Lake/Foster Village: 7 p.m. Aliamanu Intermediate School Cafetorium, 3271 Salt Lake Blvd.

Koolauloa: 7 p.m. Hauula Community Center, 54-010 Kukuna Road.

MONDAY

Wahiawa: 7 p.m. Wahiawa Recreation Center, Halekoa Building, 1139-A Kilani Avenue.