Community calendar
TOMORROW
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR by the Leilehua High School Band Booster Association, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the school cafeteria; specialty gifts and crafts, huli huli chicken, bake sale, open market, food and drink and door prizes.
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 Project Graduation.
EAT IN, family potluck in support of fresh, healthy food in our schools, 12:30-2 p.m. at Brigham Young University-Hawai'i cafeteria lawn; bring something to sit on and a home-cooked dish to share; "Food Inc." film and discussion with local farmers and food advocates at 2:30 p.m.; free. www.slowfoodusa.org/timeforlunch.
MA'O MA TOWN FUNDRAISER, 6-9 p.m. at Hawai'i State Art Museum; dinner by Downtown chefs, entertainment, silent and live auctions; proceeds to sustainability students at Ma'o Organic Farms; $125, table of eight with bottomless wine $2,000, with bottomless wine, champagne and more $5,000. Reservations/Information: wei@maoorganicfarms.org or 397-0960.
UPCOMING
"FOOD INC." FILM, 4 p.m. Monday at Punahou School, Thurston Memorial Chapel; part of a national movement to provide fresh, locally grown food in schools; preceding the film will be a food tasting by town restaurant's Ed Kenney and panel discussion by local farmers and food advocates; limited seating; free. www.slowfoodusa.org/timeforlunch.
LUNCH AND LEARNING SERIES: "Darwin, Evolution and Religion: Is There A Conflict?" presentation by Dr. David Haymer, professor at University of Hawai'i School of Medicine, 11 a.m. Sept. 10 at Temple Emanu-El; free. Reservations: 595-7521.
OCEAN AWARENESS TRAINING, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 11, 18, 25 and Oct. 2 at Windward Community College, Hale Akoakoa 101, except for Sept. 25 session at Coconut Island until 3:30 p.m.; learn about current ocean conservation efforts; tailored for those involved in the field of marine education and recreation; $20 at the door includes refreshments and materials. Registration: www.oceanawarehawaii.org.
HAWAII ANIMAL SANCTUARY FUNDRAISER, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 12 at 603 Haha'ione St., Hawai'i Kai; proceeds to buy supplies for the animals; especially needed are a washer/dryer, cat and dog crunchies and canned pet food, dish detergent, bleach, dish sponges, trash bags and the services of a carpenter. 294-0205.
HONOLULU COUNTY GENEALOGY SOCIETY meeting, 9-11:30 a.m. Sept. 12 at Manoa Gardens Community Center, 2790-9 Kahaloa Drive; bring a family heirloom to share; it does not have to be valuable. 695-5761.
MAKE MY BOSS WASH MY CAR FUNDRAISER, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 12, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific parking lot, 226 N. Kuakini St.; cars $10, vans, SUVs and trucks $15; Honolulu executives will be among those washing cars; proceeds to Rehab's Charity Care program; presale tickets available. 566-3451.
BOATING SKILLS AND SEAMANSHIP COURSE sponsored by the Coast Guard Auxiliary, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays Sept. 14-Oct. 29 at Windward Community College, Mana'opono Building, Room 114; content to include navigation, equipment, boat handling and rules of the nautical road; $45 for textbook and materials. Registration: 254-7955.
USE IT OR LOSE IT, prescriptions for mental and physical fitness, healthy buffet luncheon and lecture by former Olympic weightlifting champion Tommy Kono, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at Kapi'olani Community College, Tamarind Room, Ohelo Building; $20 fee; register as course No. 093HSAA1 by today. 734-9211, lching@hawaii.edu or www.kupunaeducation.com.
BENEFIT YARD SALE, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 19 and 20 at Poka'i Bay and Glenmonger Streets, Wai'anae in support of Wai'anae Intermediate School seventh graders' 'Ai Pohaku Workshop, a program that combines skill-building and Hawaiian cultural practices; proceeds to fund program costs, wages and supplies. Information: 478-6492 (Vince Dodge), aipohaku@hotmail.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.