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Author signings

Matsuo Takabuki: Author of "An Unlikely Revolution," noon tomorrow, Borders, Ward. Call 591-8995.

Roy Sakuma: Author of "The Treasury of Ukulele Chords," noon tomorrow, Borders, Waikele. Call 676-6699.

Robert L. Rodin: Author of "Articles of Faith," 12:30-1:30 p.m. tomorrow, Waldenbooks, Windward Mall. Call 235-8044.

Carolyn Lei-Lanilau: Author of "Ono Ono Girl's Hula," 2 p.m. tomorrow, Borders, Ward. Call 591-8995.

Thurston Twigg-Smith: Author of "Hawaiian Sovereignty: Do the Facts Matter," noon Sunday, Borders, Waikele, call 676-6699.

Also,2 p.m. Sunday, Borders, Ward, call 591-8995.

Paul Pearsall: Author of "The Heart's Code," 2 p.m. Sunday, Borders, Waikele. Call 676-6699.

Jim Beloff: Author of "The Ukulele: A Visual History," 7 p.m. Monday, Borders, Waikele. Call 676-6699.

Readings

Arthur Sze: Reads from his works titled "The Red Shifting Web: New and Selected Poems" and "The Zigzag Way," 7:30 p.m. July 26, UH-Manoa, Krauss Hall, Yukiyoshi Room. Free. Information, 956-3070.

Groups

Bestsellers Reading Group: Discusses "Damascus Gate" by Robert Stone, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Borders, Waikele. Call 676-6699.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Miscellaneous

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

"USS Missouri-Past, Present and Future": Lecture with Paul Gagnon and Harold Estes, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Borders, Waikele. Call 676-6699.

Open mic: Poets and writers welcomed to share their works, 7 p.m. every third Friday of each month, Barnes & Noble. Call 737-3323.

"Filipino Heritage Day": Celebrate the centennial of Philippine Independence July 26 with the following activities: keiki storytime with Angel Ramos, 11 a.m.; kali eskrima demonstration by the Del Mar School of Filipino Martial Arts, 11:30 a.m.; art demonstration by Juno Galang, noon; how-to-make sipa balls with Leo Patacsil, 12:30 p.m.; and performances by the Filipiniana Dance Co. at 1 p.m. and by Musical Ties That Bind at 2 p.m. Information, call 676-6699.

Help yourself: Steve Stefano, author of "Beyond Potential" leads a free motivational seminar, 9 a.m.-noon July 26, Hawaii Prince Hotel, Mauna Kea Ballroom. A booksigning will follow.

Stefano also leads a seminar for licensed cosmetologists and other people in the beauty industry, noon-3:30 p.m. July 26 at the same location. Cost: $55.

Limited seating for both seminars. Reserve at 842-3442.

Workshops

"Empowering Teenage Writers": Tom Peck shows how writers ages 13-18 can free the writer within them, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 1, Volcano Art Center. Cost: $25. Reserve at 1-808-967-8222.

Specials

Maui Writers Conference: Annual publishing and screenwriting conference, Sept. 4-7; and Writers Retreat, Aug. 29-Sept. 3. Call (808) 879-0061 or connect to http://www.mauiwriters.com.

"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 to expand the library's collection and provide requested materials. Books may be donated to a favorite library.

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