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Author signings

Kim Taylor Reece: Photographer for "Hula Kahiko," noon tomorrow, Borders, Waikele. Information, 676-6699.

Chad Blair: Author of "Money, Color & Sex in Hawaii's Politics," noon-1:30 p.m. tomorrow, Waldens, Pearlridge; 4 p.m. tomorrow, Borders, Waikele; and 6 p.m. next Friday, Waldens, Kahala. Information, 732-1709.

Groups

Borders Other Reading Group: 7 p.m. last Tuesday of the 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. the 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

Book sale: At the McCully Moiliili Library during September. To help students, textbooks are priced from 50 cents-$5.00 for earlier editions. Fiction and non-fiction books will also be sold. Information, 947-2931.

Book fair: "Reading Your Way to Personal Wholeness: An Afternoon with Hawaii Authors," 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Central Union Church. Highlights include a folk-dance performance and appearances by Pat Masumoto, Jana Wolff, Robert Goldman, Ruth Tabrah, Juliet Lee, Phyllis Roe, Andrew Weaver, Harold Koenig, Margit Watts, Ian MacMillan and Alfred Bloom. Information, 545-2740. Free.

"Island Writing": Discussion meeting hosted by the UH English Department Creative Writing Program, 7:30 p.m. next Friday, Honolulu Academy of Arts. Appearance by poet Kamanu Brathwaite, National Book Award winner. Free. Information, 532-8700.

Workshop

"Write From the Heart": Marcia Zina Mager leads a workshop for writers of all genres and levels, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. tomorrow, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Park, Kaneohe. Cost: $75-$89. Register at 625-7619.

Specials

Children's day at Borders: Meet your favorite children's author, listen to some favorite stories or meet Moki the Gecko, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. tomorrow at Borders, Ward.

Moki and his friend Bruce Hale will tell some stories at noon, Alica Terada and James Rumford will also do some storytelling at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., respectively, and the following authors will autograph your book(s): Barbara Roman, author of "The Shoemaker and the Elves," 11 a.m.; Sue Cowing, author of "Fire in the Sea," 12:30 p.m.; Katherine Orr, author of "Discover Hawaii's Marine Animals," 1:30 p.m.; Elaine Masters, author of "A Thief in Chinatown," 2 p.m.; and Joy Au, author of "What If Elephants Wore Hula Skirts" at the Honolulu Zoo, 2:30 p.m. For information, call Elaine Masters at 926-0115.

Grand opening: Bestsellers book store hosts a lineup of entertainment noon, Monday-Friday to celebrate the opening if its store. Performers are: Keao, Monday; Auntie Irmgard & Puamana, Tuesday; The Brothers Cazimero, Wednesday; Na Leo Pilimehana, Thursday; and Amy and Willie, Friday. Performers will be available for autographs following their performances. For information, call 528-BEST (2378).

"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. Books may be donated to a favorite library.

Contests

Hawaii Review: University of Hawaii literary journal needs short stories, poems and creative non-fiction works for a double issue dedicated to Hawaii's diverse culture. All writers welcomed. Entries must be typed, double-spaced and mailed with a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Hawaii Review, c/o Department of English, Donaghho Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822. Must be postmarked by Oct. 1.