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Storytelling

Celebrate black history month: With storytelling by Phil Phillips, 11 a.m. tomorrow, Ward Warehouse Amphitheater. Free. Information, 591-6260.

Author signings

Maggie Price: Author of "The Man She Almost Married," noon tomorrow, Borders, Waikele. Call 676-6699.

Fred Hemmings: Author of "The Soul of Surfing is Hawaiian," 2 p.m. Sunday, Borders, Waikele. Call 676-6699.

Readings

Shakespeare on Sunday Troupe: Reads from "Henry the Fifth," 7 p.m. Sunday, Barnes and Noble. Call 737-3323.

Ishmael Reed: Novelist, poet, playwright and professor, presents a reading in celebration of Black History Month, noon-1 p.m. Thursday, University of Hawaii-Manoa, Architecture Building Auditorium, Room 205. For more information, call 956-7067.

Workshops

"A Life Story": Professor Philip Damon shows how to put your life on paper, 1-3 p.m. Fridays, through-March 27, Waikiki Community Center. Cost: $39-$49. Call 923-1802.

Creative writing: Lillian Cunningham, professor of language arts, teaches, 5-9 p.m. March 13, Gallery Iolani, Windward Community College. Reservations required. Call 235-1140.

"Writing in Response to the Visual Arts": With Joseph Stanton, professor of art history and American studies, 9 a.m.-noon March 14, Gallery Iolani, Windward Community College. Reservations are required. Call 235-1140.

"Journalism and the Impact of the Visual Image and the Written Word": With Mark Hamasaki and Elizabeth Young, 9 a.m.-noon April 4, Gallery Iolani, Windward Community College. Reservations required. Call 235-1140.

Groups

Honolulu Chapter of the National Writers Association: Meets 7 p.m., second Tuesdays of every month, Manoa Gardens, 2790 Kahaloa Drive. Manuscript critique too. Information, 845-9585.

Borders's Other Reading Group: 7 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month, Borders, Waikele. Call 676-6699.

Get in touch with your creative side: Two group studies focus on books by Julai Cameron.

From 6:30-8:30 p.m. every Wednesday, the group will discuss Cameron's book titled "Artist Way."

From 6:30-8:30 p.m. every Thursday, another group will discuss Cameron's book "The Vein of Gold."

Call Sue at 678-0561 for locations.

Romance Readers Anonymous: 6:30 p.m. second Thursday of every month, Borders, Waikele. Call 676-6699.

Professional Writers Group of Hawaii meets: 4-6 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Call Susan, 941-1768.

Romance Readers Group: 7 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month, Borders, Ward. Call 591-8995.

Science Fiction/Fantasy Reading Group: 7 p.m. the last Thursday of the month, Borders, Ward. Call 591-8995.

Miscellaneous

Storytime: Peter Rabbit hops to Borders, Waikele, for two special appearances, 7:30 p.m. today; and 11 a.m. tomorrow. Bring a camera. Free. Information, 676-6699.

"Computer Safari": Learn how to upgrade your computer easily and cost effectively, 1 p.m. Sunday, Barnes and Noble. Call 737-3323.

Crafts and stories: 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Barnes and Noble. Call 737-3323.

Investment strategies: With Edward McGowan of Dean Witter Reynolds, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Barnes and Noble. Call 737-3323.

Specials

"Makana Akamai": Friends of the Library is asking for book donations to help the library's book budget. A brochure of wanted books is available by calling 536-4174.

The books listed in the brochure are selected by the state library staff to expand the library's collection and provide requested materials.

Books may be donated to your favorite branch of the state library system.

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