TODAY

ADOPTION INFORMATION CLASS, 5:30-7 p.m., Hawai'i International Child, 1168 Waimanu St.; free. RSVP: 589-2367, ext. 207.

USING HAWAIIAN WORDS, single session, 6 p.m., Liliha Public Library; sponsored by Program to Preserve Hawaiian Place Names; free. 948-3299.

Wai'anae Coast NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., Wai'anae Neighborhood Community Center.

TOMORROW

WEST AFRICAN DRUM CLASSES, taught by Master Moussa Bangoura, 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays or 1-3:30 p.m. Saturdays, Kapi'olani Park, across from Waikiki Aquarium; $15 per class. 386-6326.

MANOA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., Noelani Elementary School cafeteria.

THURSDAY

BLOOD DRIVE, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Hawai'i Pacific University, Hawai'i Loa; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Leeward Community College; must be 18 or older, in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and present photo ID. 845-9966.

HAWAII LITERACY ORIENTATION, find out how to become a volunteer who teaches adults to read, 6-8 p.m., Advertiser Kapolei print distribution facility; or 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Feb. 7, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall; chance to sign up for training to follow. 537-6706.

McCULLY/MO'ILI'ILI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 6:30 p.m., Washington Intermediate School cafeteria.

DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., Pauahi Recreation Center.

KAILUA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., Kailua Recreation Center.

KULI'OU'OU/KALANI IKI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., 'Aina Haina Library.

FRIDAY

BLOOD DRIVE, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Hawai'i Pacific University, Downtown; 8 a.m.-3 p.m., University of Hawai'i-Manoa Campus Center; must be 18 or older, in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and present photo ID. 845-9966.

PIMP YOUR PC, learn how to boost your computer's performance, 12-1 p.m., Richards Street YWCA, Room 205; free; pizza to be served; sponsored by SuperGeeks. RSVP: kingman@supergeeks .net.

EMPTY BOWL FUNDRAISER, for Hawaii Foodbank by Hawai'i Potter's Guild, 5-9 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage; donate $15 for a designer bowl of soup made and served by local chefs.

SATURDAY

BLOOD DRIVE, 6:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Town Center of Mililani; 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Pearlridge Center; must be 18 or older, in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and present photo ID. 845-9966.

HI5 RECYCLING, cans and bottles, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Leilehua High School front parking lot; Project Graduation benefit. 542-1793.

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

VALENTINE'S DAY NATURE CRAFT WORKSHOP, for parents and keiki ages 4 to 10, 10-11:30 a.m., Halawa Xeriscape Garden; $5 per family; register by Feb. 3. tours@hbws.org, 748-5369.