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Author signing

Thomas J. Osborne: Author of "Annexation Hawaii: Fighting American Imperialism," noon tomorrow, Borders, Waikele, call 676-6699; and 2 p.m. tomorrow, Borders, Ward, call 591-8995.

Readings

Poets in the Bud: Elementary and intermediate summer school students share their poems and stories, 6 p.m. Thursday, Windward Community College, Na'auao Hale. Call 262-4100.

Groups

Literature Readers Group: Discusses Charles Dickens' classic "Hard Times," 7 p.m. Tuesday, Borders, Ward. Call 591-8995.

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

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. every second and fourth Saturday 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

Romance Writers of America: Aloha Chapter meeting, 10 a.m.-noon tomorrow, Aina Haina Library. Marcia Zina Mager will speak on "Write From the Heart" and give writing tips. For information call Sally, 739-7722.

Meet the authors: In observance of the annexation of Hawaii, the following authors will be available to discuss their books: Tom Osbourne, author of "Annexation Hawaii," and Michael Dougherty, author of "To Steal A Kingdom," 9:30-11 a.m.; James Rumford, author of "When Silver Needles Swam," 10-11 a.m.; and Tom Coffman, author of "Nation Within," noon-1 p.m., tomorrow, BookEnds, Kailua. Information, 261-1996.

Workshops

"Write From the Heart": Marcia Zina Mager leads a workshop for writers , 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 12, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Park. Cost: $75-$89. Register at 625-7619.

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