ASIA-PACIFIC FORUM
"Forum" lists special events and guest speakers. Send items to City Editor, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, P.O. Box 3080, Honolulu 96802, or call 525-8640.
HONOLULU COMMUNITY-MEDIA COUNCIL: Noon tomorrow, Pacific Club, Cleghorn Room. Lecture, "A View From the Bridge -- The Ethnic Papers," by Jose Villa and Mark Santoki. Call 983-4744.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
LIQUOR
LIQUOR COMMISSION: 4 p.m. Thursday, Pacific Park Plaza, 711 Kapiolani Blvd., Sixth Floor. Transfer application by Maunakea Liquor & Grocery Inc. from CC Inc. (Loo Chow Store).
Preliminary hearings for: application by HM Taufaasau and Associates Inc. (Hank's Cafe Honolulu); and transfer applications by: Mison Inc. from Spirit Enterprises Inc. (FastBreak); Alfred Leonardo Oga from Revelette Inc. (Howzit's Sports Pub); Young's Market Company LLC from Better Brands Ltd. (Better Brands/Cereal & Fruit Products/Young's Market Co. and Grand Crew Wine Merchants); H.S. Brickhouse Inc. from J&J Project Inc. (Y-Mi Lounge); Young Jae Corp. from Yoon Wea Corp. (Club Deeva Restaurant and Bar).
Adjudication hearings for: Sizzler; Red Koi II; Club Moon Dancer.
PLANNING
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Waikiki School, 3710 Leahi Ave. Hearing to gather public's written/
oral testimony regarding the proposed designation of 3003 Kalakaua Ave. for acquisition in part or whole of the leased fee interest by the city.
KAHOOLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Department of Land and Natural Resources Board Room, 1151 Punchbowl St., Kalanimoku Building. Workshop with attorney and staff on the Navy Cleanup Plan Review.
Meeting: 2 p.m. Thursday, DLNR Board Room.
PLANNING COMMISSION: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, City Hall Annex, Personnel Conference Room, 550 S. King St. Hearing to consider a zone change request by the Department of Land Utilization for the Primary Urban Center.
VOCATION
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS: Kamamalu Building, 1010 Richards St.
Barbering and Cosmetology: 9 a.m. Wednesday, Kuhina Nui Room.
Dental Examiners: 8:30 a.m. today, Kapuaiwa Room.
Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Kapuaiwa Room.
Pest Control: 1:30 p.m. today, Kuhina Nui Room.
MEETINGS
BUSINESS
Aloha Hawaii Chapter of Certified Residential Specialists training seminar, "Sellabration 1998: Staying on Top of the Wave." Oahu: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 29, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom. Cost is $17 for members, $28 for nonmembers. For registration after Friday, add $5 to fee. Kauai: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 1, Outrigger Kauai Beach. Cost is $9 for members, $12 for nonmembers. Call 737-4000.
Association for Information Technology Professionals monthly meeting, "Implementing Electronic Document Management Systems: Introductory Concepts." 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Ala Moana Hotel. Cost is $19 for members and students, $25 for nonmembers. Call 546-2084.
Children of the American Revolution open house. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. May 30, Kailua. Call 254-6726 or e-mail burnett6@gte.net for information.
City's Planning Department public meeting for revised East Honolulu plan. 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aina Haina Elementary School Cafeteria. Call 527-6073.
Hawaii Developers' Council conference, "Sustainable Development: Oahu Initiatives." 8 a.m.-noon Thursday, Ala Moana Hotel. Breakfast served at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $20 for members, $30 for nonmembers. Call 538-4565.
Hawaii Economic Association luncheon seminar, "Post Mortem of the 1998 Legislative Session," by Desmond Byrnes, Honolulu Information Services president. 11:45 a.m. May 28, Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza, 20th floor. Cost is $16 for members, $20 for nonmembers. Registration deadline is noon May 27. Call 537-8247.
Hawaii Justice Foundation forum, "After We Downsize: The Role of the State in Assuring Social Justice in Hawaii." 8:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Pacific Tower, 8th floor, Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc., Conference Room 2, 1001 Bishop St. Call 537-3886.
Hawaii Opera Theatre annual membership meeting. 5:30-9 p.m. May 28, Hale Koa Hotel, Waikiki Ballroom. Cost is $40, parking is $2 with validation. Registration deadline is Friday. Call 596-7372.
Hawaii Public Broadcasting Authority Board of Directors meeting. 9 a.m. Wednesday, Hawaii Public Television, 2350 Dole St., Studio A. Call 973-1070.
Hawaii Society of Corporate Planners seminar, "Sports -- Hawaii's Growing Industry." 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Hawaii Prince Hotel, Mauna Kea Ballroom. Cost is $27 for members, $33 for nonmembers. No-host parking is $2. Call 537-2356.
Leeward Community College courses: "Real Estate Law Update & Ethics 97-98," 6-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, $50; "Keeping Customers for Life," 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, $25; "Real Estate Disclosure in Hawaii Residential Transactions," 6-9:30 p.m. May 27, $50; "OSHA: 40-Hour Hazwoper," May 29, $550; "How to Start a Business," 9 a.m.-noon May 30, $30; "Taking the Risk Out of Hiring Employees," 8:30-11:30 a.m. May 30, $25. Classes will be held at Leeward Community College. Call 455-0477 for room locations.
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties breakfast meeting. 7:30-9 a.m. May 28, Pacific Club. Speaker is Sen. Daniel K. Inouye. Cost for members is $17 prepaid or $20 at the door, for nonmembers $24 prepaid or $29 at the door. Call 262-0909.
Small Business Development Center Network seminar, "Beyond the Red Tape: SBA Loans." 10 a.m.-noon May 29, Business Information and Counseling Center, 1111 Bishop St., Suite 204. Call 522-8131.
Travel and Tourism Research Association seminar, "The Airline Industry in Transition: Is Hawaii a Winner or Loser?" 11:30 a.m. May 28, Hawaii Prince Hotel, Mauna Kea Ballroom. Cost is $28 for members and students, $32 for nonmembers. call 538-3884.
COMMUNITY
Bank of Hawaii seminar, "Homeowners Guide to the Construction Process." 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Waialae Country Club. Free. Call 593-2808.
Hawaii Lawyers Care "Do-It-Yourself" divorce clinic. 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Waialua Community Association, 66-434 Kamehameha Highway. Must meet income requirements; by appointment only. Limited seating. Call 528-7046. Registration fee is $30, and clients may be eligible for waiver of $90 court filing fee. Call 528-7046.
Lanakila Rehabilitation Center Inc. Lanakila Meals on Wheels First Annual Fund-raiser/Festival. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Ala Moana Beach Park (Diamond Head entrance). Call 531-0555.
'Ohana Kokua 'Ano Kuli, or "A Helping Family for Hard of Hearing People," holds meetings the fourth Saturday of each month except December; May 23 this month. 10-11:30 a.m., Statewide Center for Students with Hearing and Visual Impairments, Library (Building E). Park in lot at 3440 Leahi Ave. Call 733-9210 (voice or text telephone) or fax 734-9238.
NEIGHBORHOOD BOARDS
TUESDAY
Waikiki: 7 p.m. Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Ave.
Mililani Mauka/Launani Valley: 7 p.m. Mililani Mauka Elementary School, 95-1111 Makaikai St.
Nuuanu/Punchbowl: 7:15 p.m. Booth District Park, 2331 Kanealii Ave.
WEDNESDAY
Kalihi-Palama: 7 p.m. Oahu Transit Services Building, Conference Room, 811 Middle St.
THURSDAY
Waipahu: 7 p.m. Waipahu Cultural Garden Park, 94-695 Waipahu St.
Kaneohe: 7 p.m. Kaneohe Senior/Community Center, 45-613 Puohala Road.
Makiki/Lower Punchbowl/Tantalus: 7:15 p.m. Makiki District Park, 1527 Keeaumoku St.
Waialae-Kahala: 7:30 p.m. Wesley United Methodist Church, 1350 Hunakai St.
