TODAY

CASINO CHARITY CLASSIC, for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, with pupu, entertainment, dancing, an auction and more, 6:30 p.m., The Plaza Club; $100. 521-8905, 593-4454.

GOLF FOR MIRACLES, fundraiser for Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children, with pupu reception and testimonies on care received at Kapi'olani, 11 a.m., Wailea Golf Club, Maui; nongolfers welcome; $360 pledge minimum. www.kapiolani.org.

TOMORROW

HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK CLEANUP, free entry to the park Sept. 27 and 28 to mark National Public Lands Day; wear warm clothing and closed boots; join the cleanup crew 9:30 a.m. Sept. 27 at summit parking lot; lunch follows at Hosmer Grove; or spend the weekend with Friends of Haleakala at Kapalaoa Cabin; space limited; call to sign up. 808-248-7660.

CLEAN UP MCCULLY/MO'ILI'ILI, 8 to 11:30 a.m.; meet 8 a.m. at Kuhio Elementary School for supplies. RSVP to 955-1986 or tagteamhawaii@gmail.com, but those who just show up also welcome.

CAR WASH, to benefit Easter Seals, by Chaminade University students, 9:30 a.m. to noon, 3140 Wai'alae Ave.; $5 donation.

Home Caregiver Training, learn to help elders in their homes; orientation 9 to 11 a.m., Kapi'olani Community College, Kopiko 127-128, park in Lot A, corner of Kilauea and Makapu'u avenues; evening and weekend classes begin Nov. 6. 734-9108, www.kupunaeducation.com/ger_para.htm.

SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS SEMINARS, 10 a.m. Sept. 27, repeats Oct. 4 and 18, at 15 Craigside Place office; free; RSVP two days before. 754-5410 (Lori).

Sierra Club 40th Anniversary CELEBRATION, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Ko'olau Golf Club; $75. www.hi.sierraclub.org, 537-9019, sierraclubhawaii@gmail.com.

ANXIETY AND STRESS SELF-HELP GROUP, 10 a.m. to noon, second and fourth Saturdays monthly, St. John Church, Kailua Road; for people suffering from anxiety disorders. 382-4516.

VOLUNTEERS

Honolulu theatre for youth ushers, twice a month for school shows, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at Tenney Theatre; free tickets for 4:30 p.m. Saturday performances. 839-9885. (Carolyn).

Make A Difference Day, volunteer for Oct. 25 service projects in Wahiawa; share project ideas. 621-5109, ext. 226 (Jack Kampfer), 778-9270 (Joe Francher).

AMERICORPS/VISTA needs volunteers to help during the day and after classes at Ala Wai and Palolo Elementary Schools. E-mail coombses@hotmail.com.

UPCOMING

BREATH RIDE, also known as CENTURY BIKE RIDE, benefit for the American Lung Association, Sept. 28. www.ala-hawaii.org.

HAWAII GIFTED ASSOCIATION RECOGNITION DINNER, 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 28, Ala Moana Hotel; $75. Reservations: 597-8824 or higifted@aol.com.

AARP WAIKIKI luncheon meeting, with speaker John McDermott, state long-term-care ombudsman, 11:30 a.m. Oct. 1, Hale Koa Hotel; $25 (members $24); mail check to P.O. Box 23227, Honolulu, HI 96823. Information: 593-1026.

FRIENDS OF THE EAST-WEST CENTER annual meeting, with Charles Morrison, EWC president, speaking on U.S.-Asia policy in transition, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 2, Halekulani Hotel; $36, includes lunch and parking; RSVP by Sept. 29. 944-7111, 944-7691, fax: 944-7376.

Variety School Fundraiser Fair, with arts and crafts, entertainment and a bake and rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 4, 710 Palekaua St. 388-8754.

UH CENTENNIAL HOMECOMING CELEBRATION, with food by chef D.K. Kodama, Coach McMackin preview of the UH-Louisiana Tech homecoming game, and karaoke, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 7, Stan Sheriff Center; $50. 956-7727, www.eng.hawaii.edu/centennial.