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Author signings

Maryanne Clare: Author of "The Splintered Soul: Shamanic Journeys to Heal the Inner Darkness," 7 p.m. today, Barnes and Noble. Call 737-3323.

Fred Hemmings: Author of "The Soul of Surfing Is Hawaiian," 2 p.m. tomorrow, Borders, Ward. Call 591-8995.

Betty Sinnock and Ann Brewer: Two authors of "Beardstown Ladies' Common-Sense Investment Guide," 7 p.m. March 13, Borders, Ward. Call 591-8995.

Readings

Neff Maiava: Author of "The Grouchy Moocher Boogie Man," noon tomorrow, Borders, Waikele. Call 676-6699.

Shakespeare on Sunday Reading Troupe: Presents "Much Ado About Nothing," 7 p.m. Sunday, Barnes and Noble. Call 737-3323.

Groups

Literature Readers Group: Discusses "Our Man in Havana" by Graham Greene, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Borders, Ward. Call 591-8995.

Martha Stewart Good Things Group: Shares Easter ideas, 7 p.m. Thursday, Barnes and Noble. Bring boiled eggs and an apron. Call 737-3323.

Romance Readers Anonymous: Discusses "The Man She Almost Married" by Maggie Price, "Simply Irresistible" by Rachel Gibson, "Small Town Girl" by Lavyrle Spencer and "Dream a Little Dream" by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. At 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Borders, Waikele. Call 676-6699.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Workshops

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

"To Areas of Freedom Unknown": Indian novelist Chaman Nahal leads a six-week course on fiction, memoir, biography and autobiography writing. Nahal will give step-by-step instructions in creating a story. At 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, March 14-April 25, Kapiolani Community College, Iliahi 202A. Cost: $400. Limited space. Call 734-9211.

"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 required. Call 235-1140.

Miscellaneous

Lisa Mullinaux: Guides you to your soul mate, 4 p.m. tomorrow, Barnes and Noble. Call 737-3323.

David Ostler of Merrill Lynch: Answers questions about the stock market, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Barnes and Noble. Call 737-3323.

Carlton Siu: Gives a tax seminar, noon Sunday, Borders, Ward, call 591-8995; and 7 p.m. March 11, Borders, Waikele, call 676-6699.

Specials

Donations wanted: Used books and CDs will be accepted and donated to the Friends of the Library for the annual library book sale in July. Drop off donations, March 28-29, Barnes and Noble. Call 737-3323.

"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.

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