BUSINESS

American Business Women's Association regular meeting. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 12, the Lodge, 98-1856 Kaahumanu St., Pearl City. Call 677-3299.

Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism two-day workshop, "Buy Recycled." Learn why buying recycled products is good policy and why it benefits everyone involved. Aug. 14 is aimed at county, state and federal purchasing agents. Aug. 15 is tailored for the private sector. Call 587-3811.

Grant Thornton LLP together with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs present a free business planning workshop to assist native Hawaiians in obtaining loans. Call 536-0066, ext. 284.

University of Hawaii-Hilo, Small Business Development Center Network, Downtown office: "Profiting From the Internet," 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Kapiolani Community College. Cost: $35. Call 522-8131.

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COMMUNITY

Hawaii Council on Language Planning and Policy conference, "Literacy for Change: Community-Based Approaches." Learn about developing effective community literacy and English as a Second Language programs. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 15, Tokai University, 2241 Kapiolani Blvd. Cost with lunch $35, without $25. Call 956-8508.

National Medical Association 1997 Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly features nationally recognized African- American physicians. Workshop topics include: Breast Cancer Screening in Underserved Populations; Effects of Media Violence on Children and Adolescents; Ethnic/Gender Differences in Hypertension & Heart Disease. Through Aug. 7, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. Call (202) 835-8851 or (202) 835-8849.

Windward Community College workshop series to help community groups work with the media, decision-makers and the community. 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Cost: $15 per session. Call 956-7212.

This week: "What the Press REALLY wants: Advice from a Panel of Media Pros," Windward Community College, Eckerdt 102.

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EDUCATION

Hawaii Pacific University seminars: "Weekend MBA For Business Professionals," 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Hawaii Pacific University Building, 1166 Fort Street Mall, Room 203-C or 203-D. Free. Nursing Seminar, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Hawaii Loa Campus, President's Conference Room, 45-045 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe. Free. For information on all three seminars call 544-0238.