"So You're Going to Own a Restaurant," Sept. 21. Call 524-1225. Flat fee of $40 for a class series and $10 per workshop.

Bank of Hawaii: "Homeowners Guide to the Construction Process" offered at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Honolulu Country Club. Sessions begin 5:30 p.m. Call 593-2808.

Data Processing Management Association: "Crossroads Hawaii, Managing Technology," Sept. 19-20, Hawaiian Waikiki Beach Hotel. Java, Software Quality Assurance, High Speed Downsizing and Surviving Client Server to be discussed. Call 527-6218 or e-mail 102762.3454@compuserve.com.

Pacific Asia Travel Association: "Visit China '97," 5:30 p.m. Sept. 5, Sheraton Waikiki, Oahu/Waiala Ballrooms. Trade show, presentation and seven-course meal. Cost $10, PATA and ASTA members; $20 guests. Deadline Friday. Call 832-0140.

Service Corps of Retired Executives: No-fee pre-business counseling and mentoring of entrepreneurs held on a one-on-one basis by appointment. On Oahu call 522-8130, neighbor islands can call 1-800-288-8866.

Small Business Administration: Free orientation for entrepreneurs, 9 to 10 a.m. Sept. 3, 130 Merchant St., Suite 1030. Call 522-8130.

U.S. Small Business Administration: Free orientation to entrepreneurs, 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, 130 Merchant St., Suite 1030. The session introduces entrepreneurs to small business resources. Reservations required. Call 522-8130.