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Author signings

James Rumford: Author of "The Island Below the Star," 4 p.m. tomorrow, Borders, Ward. Call 591-8995.

Malcolm Naea Chun: Translator for "Ka Mo'olelo O La'ieikawai," "Ka Mo'olelo Hawaii: Hawaiian Tradition" and 'Must We Wait in Despair;" 4 p.m. tomorrow; Borders, Ward. Call 591-8995.

Paul K. Pearsall: Author of "The Heart's Code," 7 p.m. May 22, Barnes & Noble. Call 737-3323.

Readings

Dramatic Reading Group: Reading of Moliere's "Tartuffe," 7 p.m. Sunday, Barnes & Noble. Call 737-3323.

Hawaii Award for Literature winners: Cathy Song and Darrell Lum, 7 p.m. next Friday, Cooper Center, Volcano Art Center, Big Island. Free. Register at (808) 967-8222.

Groups

Contemporary Fiction Reading Group: Discusses Arturo Perez-Reverte's "The Club Dumas," 7 p.m. Wednesday, Barnes & Noble. Call 737-3323.

Martha Stewart Group: Enjoy giveaways, treats and crafts, 7 p.m. Thursday, Barnes & Noble. Bring buttons. Call 737-3323.

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

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

Miscellaneous

Open mic: Poets and writers welcomed to share their works, 7 p.m. today, Barnes & Noble. Call 737-3323.

Demonstration: Daisy Fujimoto gives a demonstration on quilting, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. tomorrow, Borders, Waikele. Call 676-6699.

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

Quilting: Talk story with Auntie Debbie Kakalia about the history, cultural significance and designs of quilting, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Borders, Ward. Call 591-8995.

Workshops

Screenplays: Madeline Di Maggio teaches a hands-on class on how to develop an idea, structure a storyline and write a screenplay, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. tomorrow, June 20 and July 25, UH-Manoa Krauss Hall, Yukiyoshi Room. All types and levels of writing welcomed. Cost: $225 for all three days. Register at 956-7221.

"Script Breakdown: The Next Stop Towards Production": Bob Enrietto covers casting, sets and props, insurance, financing, locations, and above and below the line considerations in this one-day workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 27, UH-Manoa, Kuykendall 207. Cost: $175. Register at 956-7221.

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 at 536-4174. The books listed in the brochure are selected by the library staff to expand the library's collection and provide requested materials. Books may be donated to a favorite library.

Contests

Children's stories: Children's Literature Hawaii is looking for writers 16 and older to enter their contest and win $75-$150. Entries must be no longer than 10 pages and must be aimed toward children ages infant through young adult. Stories can be fiction or non-fiction and retold legends are acceptable. Judging will be based on appeal, originality, completeness, plausibility and style.

Manuscripts must be clearly typed (approximately 250 words per page) and double-spaced on white paper. No illustrations. Name, title, address and phone number must be typed on a separate cover sheet. Entries must be unpublished and no entries will be returned. Entry fee: $5 per story. Make checks payable to Children's Literature Hawaii and mail to: CLH Story Contest Coordinator, Department of English, 1733 Donaghho Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822.

Winners will meet columnist Gwynne Spencer, June 13; and awarded at a conference, June 11. Deadline: Wednesday. Information, 956-7559.

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