ASIA-PACIFIC FORUM

CENTER FOR ASIA-PACIFIC EXCHANGE SEMINAR: Learn about China, Thailand and Japan in the Ninth Annual CAPE Language and Culture seminar. 8:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Saturday and Nov. 15, University of Hawaii-Manoa Hemenway Theatre. Free for Hawaii residents. Call 942-8553.

PACIFIC AND ASIAN AFFAIRS COUNCIL LUNCHEON SEMINAR: "Japan's Role in the Asia-Pacific: Looking to the 21st Century," by Yoshio Okawara, Japan's former ambassador to the United States. 11:30 a.m. Wednesday 11/12, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Rainbow Suite III, 2005 Kalia Road. Cost is $22 for members, $25 for nonmembers. Registration deadline is Friday. Call 944-7780.

PUNAHOU SCHOOL: "Canada: An Asia-Pacific Partner for the 21st Century," by The Right Honorable Kim Campbell, consul general for Canada in Los Angeles. 7 p.m. Friday, Dillingham Hall, Punahou School. Free parking. Call 944-5873.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

COMPENSATION

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD: All hearings to be held in the Civil Service Commission Conference Room 1403, Leiopapa A Kamehameha Building, 235 S. Beretania St.:

8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Hearing for City & County of Honolulu Bargaining Unit 01, Group VIII; Group IX; Unit 02, Group VIII and State Bargaining Unit 01, Group IX.

1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Hearing for State Bargaining Unit 13, Group II; and Group III.

8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Hearing for State Bargaining Unit 03, Group I; and Group VIII.

1 p.m. Wednesday. Hearing for State Bargaining Unit 03, Group VIII.

Hearings to consider appeals from the Tentative Compensation Plans for the State, Judiciary, City & County of Honolulu, and Hawaii, Maui and Kauai counties.

LIQUOR

HONOLULU LIQUOR COMMISSION: 4 p.m. Thursday, Pacific Park Plaza, Suite 600, 711 Kapiolani Blvd. License application by D.B.C. Market Corp. (DBC Market). Transfer applications by: Five on the Rise Inc. from Starts Inc. (Chikumagawa), 1549 Colburn Inc. from Green Door (Green Door), M & R Park Corp. from C.K. Yasuda Corp. (Golden Mart), One Kalakaua Senior Living Association (One Kalakaua Senior Living). Temporary license applications by: Five on the Rise Inc. (Paradise Barbecue), 1549 Colburn Inc. (Green Door). Special license applications by: Events International Inc. (Events International), United Puerto Rican Association of Hawaii Inc. (United Puerto Rican Association). Adjudication hearings for Paniolo Cafe, Green Tee, Club Hinode, Kabuki Restaurant, Club Fantasy (Club Lady Bug), Club Moon Flower, Club SS, Joyce Lounge, Club Rock-Za, Club Seduction.

VOCATIONS

STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division: All hearings to be held in the Kamamalu Building, 1010 Richards St.:

Acupuncture: 1 p.m. Thursday, Kuhina Nui Room.

Chiropractic Examiner: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Kapuaiwa Room.

Nursing: 9:45 a.m. Friday, Kuhina Nui Room.

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MEETINGS

BUSINESS

American Cancer Society lecture. 2-2:30 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Nov. 14, Kapiolani Medical Center Auditorium. Afternoon session by invitation only, evening session open to the public. Learn about the effects of life-threatening illnesses in children and how to support children with chronic illnesses. Call 595-7500, ext. 102 or ext. 201.

Building Industry Association of Hawaii dinner meeting. 5:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Pagoda International Ballroom, 1525 Rycroft St. Free for BIA members, $22 for nonmembers. Call 847-4666.

Exchange Club of Downtown Honolulu lunch meeting. Noon Thursday and Nov. 13, Oahu Country Club. Call 524-0330.

Filipino Chamber of Commerce symposium, "Women Entrepreneurs, A Reality Awaiting Momentum." 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, Ala Moana Hotel. Call 533-0322.

International Association of Business Communicators seminar, "The Communication Plan: A Key to Your Organization's Strategic Plan." 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14, Outrigger Prince Kuhio Hotel. Cost is $150 for members, $180 for nonmembers. Registration deadline is Friday. Call 263-5771 or 842-8865.

Lee & Associates, Inc. seminar. 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Japanese Cultural Center, Room 102, 2454 S. Beretania St. Learn about gifting and taxation. Call 591-4807.

National Association of Purchasing Management dinner meeting, "Personnel Issues and the Purchasing Manager." 4:45 p.m. Nov. 13, Honolulu Club Restaurant, 932 Ward Ave. Cost is $20. Call 537-8303 or 537-8112.

Oahu Industry Liaison Group conference, "Looking Toward the Year 2000." 8-11:30 a.m. tomorrow, Hilton Hawaiian Village. Cost is $175. Call 948-5315.

University of Hawaii-Hilo Small Business Development Center Network tax strategy seminar. 9 a.m. - noon Wednesday, Pagoda Hotel. Cost is $39. Call 522-8131.

University of Hawaii-Hilo Small Business Development Center Network seminar on starting a business. 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 13, 94-229 Waipahu Depot Road, Suite 402. Cost is $10. Call 522-8131.

COMMUNITY

American Heart Association Third Annual Windward Golf Classic. 10:30 a.m. Nov. 13, Kaneohe Klipper Course, Kaneohe Marine Base. Call 538-7021.

Hawaiian Humane Society Pet Bereavement Support Group meeting. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Humane Society Education Center. Limited seating. Call 946-2187, extension 216.

Pacific Business Center Program aquaculture workshop, "Water Quality and Nutrition." 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Leeward Community College, Language Arts Building, Room LA227.

Phi Beta Lambda seminar. 12:30-1:20 p.m. Thursday and Nov. 13, Leeward Community College, Business Education Building, Room BE-103. Learn about the role of the Better Business Bureau. Call 455-0346.

Windward Community Children's Council community meeting. 5:30 p.m. Nov. 13, Windward Health Center, 45-691 Keaahala Road, across Kaneohe District Park. Call 247-5342 or 254-0714.

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NEIGHBORHOOD BOARDS

TUESDAY

Waianae Coast: 7 p.m. Waianae Neighborhood Community Center, 85-670 Farrington Highway.

WEDNESDAY

Kaimuki: 7 p.m. Kaimuki Recreation Center, 3521 Waialae Ave.

Manoa: 7 p.m. Noelani Elementary School Cafetorium, 2655 Woodlawn Drive.

THURSDAY

McCully/Moiliili: 7 p.m. McCully/Moiliili Public Library, 2211 S. King St.

Downtown: 7 p.m. Pauahi Recreation Center, 171 N. Pauahi St.

Kailua: 7 p.m. Kailua Recreation Center, 21 S. Kainalu Drive.

Kuliouou/Kalani Iki: 7:30 p.m. Aina Haina Library, 5246 Kalanianaole Highway.

MONDAY

Liliha/Kapalama: 7 p.m. Maemae Elementary School, 319 Wyllie St.

Aiea: 7:30 p.m. Aiea Library, 99-143 Moanalua Road.

Waimanalo: 7:30 p.m. Waimanalo Public and School Library, 41-1320 Kalanianaole Hwy.