Alu Like Inc.: Classes for people of native Hawaiian ancestry who want to start or expand a business on Saturdays, Nov. 2 to Dec. 14. Call 524-1225.
Industrial Relations Research Association, "Managing Workplace Violence: Taking Control." Speakers from Workplace Solutions, Inc. and the Honolulu Police Department. 11:30 a.m. Dec. 4, Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom. $17 members, $19 nonmembers; reservation deadline Nov. 27. Call 956-8132 or 956-8165.
National Speakers Association, Hawaii Chapter, presents "Meetings Industry Awareness Night," 5:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 26, Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom I. Cost $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers. Call 377-5679 or 739-9494.
Universal Notary Training "Notary Public One-day Training," Dec. 17, Holiday Inn, Honolulu Airport. Cost: $139, first person; $119, second person; $99, each additional person. Call (800) 466-8051.
University of Hawaii-Hilo Small Business Development Center Network, Downtown office. "Small Business in Hawaii: Getting Started," 10 a.m. to noon Nov 26. Cost $5; "The Business Plan, Part 1 - Mapping Success," 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 3; "The Business Plan, Part 2 - The Financial Plan," 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 5. Cost $25 each workshop or $40 for both. All downtown workshos held at 130 Merchant St., Suite 1030.
Leeward office: "Small Business in Hawaii: Getting Started," 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 27, 94-229 Waipahu Depot Road, Suite 402. Cost $5. Call 522-8131.
World Wide Web: Learn how to protect your company in negotiating contracts for web site development, web commerce, and Internet connectivity, emphasis on travel industry and retailing, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Nov 26, Japanese Cultural Center, Room 102, 2454 South Beretania St. $25 until Nov. 25, $35 at door. Call 626-1300.
First Hawaiian Bank: "How to Plan Now For Getting Into College," financial- aid workshop led by Paul Phillips, director of financial aid at the University of California, San Marcos. 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 7Kaimuki High School Auditorium, 2705 Kaimuki Ave.
Honolulu District School Advisory Council planning meeting. 6 p.m. Nov. 27, Honolulu District Office.
National Speakers Association, Hawaii branch. "Karaoke Singing," presented by Scott Shirai. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 2, Ala Moana Hotel, Gardenia Room. Register before Nov. 26, and cost is $15 members, $20 nonmembers. After Nov. 26, cost is $20 members, $25 nonmembers. Call 377-5679.
Water Resources Research Center of the University of Hawaii-Manoa, seminar to examine biological-indicator assessment tests used to determine water quality for general use. 3 to 4:15 p.m. Dec. 5, University of Hawaii-Manoa, Marine Science Building 114.
Department of Transportation business meeting. 8:30 a.m. Nov. 27, Honolulu International Airport, Interisland Terminal 7th floor Conference Room C. Call 587-2160.