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.
CENTER FOR PHILIPPINE STUDIES: Colloquium, "The Luzon War: The Forgotten Battles of World War II," by Steven Goldsberry, associate English professor at UH-Manoa. Noon-1:30 p.m. tomorrow, Kuykendall 206, UH-Manoa.
PACIFIC AND ASIAN AFFAIRS COUNCIL: Lecture, "Resistance in Paradise-1898 Annexation of Hawaii," by Dr. Davianna McGregor, UH assistant Ethnic Studies professor. Noon-12:55 p.m. Friday, Leeward Community College, DA-203. Free. Call 944-7784.
Lecture, "Political and Economic Crises in Russia," by Natasha Owen. 9-9:50 a.m. next Monday, Leeward Community College, DA-203. Free. Call 944-7784.
SCHOOL OF HAWAIIAN, ASIAN AND PACIFIC STUDIES: Lecture, "Scannings of Text of Ethnicity: Foreign Female Singers in a Japanese Pop Music World," by Dr. Christine Yano, anthropology department, UH-Manoa. 3-5 p.m. Friday, Moore Hall 319. Call 956-8818.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
LIQUOR
LIQUOR COMMISSION: 4 p.m. Thursday, Pacific Park Plaza, 711 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 600. Transfer applications by: GP & Lee Inc. from Chai International Inc.; Vivian Kim from John Han (J&H Liquor and Grocery); Godfather's Spinners Inc. from Nick's Group Inc. Applications by: SC Trading Hawaii Inc.; Sidara Corp.
PLANNING
CITY COUNCIL: 2 p.m. tomorrow, Council Chamber, Honolulu Hale. Hearing to consider Bill 78, which would amend Ordinance No. 98-01 by amending the unilateral agreement incorporated therein by reference (Waiawa), and Bill 77, a Primary Urban Center Development Plan Public Facilities Map amendment regarding Salt Lake District Park improvements.
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND PERMITTING: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Human Resources Conference Room, City Hall Annex. Zoning variance applications by: Jenaro Hoyos, to allow four single-family dwellings on an R-7.5 Residential zoning lot and allow one to encroach into required yard and height setbacks; Joseph P. Litzelman, to retain lanai enclosures for a nonconforming apartment building that exceeds maximum height and density; Ellen Y. Masaki, to retain a three-car carport.
KAHOOLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION: 9 a.m. workshop, 1 p.m. meeting Thursday, DLNR Board Conference Room, 1151 Punchbowl St., Kalanimoku Bldg. Workshop for attorney and staff to discuss cleanup priorities for Kahoolawe.
VOCATION
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS: All hearings held at the Kamamalu Building, 1010 Richards St.
Physical Therapy: Noon tomorrow, Kuhina Nui Room.
Professional Engineers, Architects: 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Kuhina Nui Room.
Psychology: 1:30 p.m. Friday, Kuihina Nui Room.
Real Estate Commission: 9 a.m. Laws and Rules Review Committee meeting, 10 a.m. Education Review Committee meeting, 1:30 p.m. Condominium Review Committee meeting tomorrow, Kapuaiwa Room.
MEETINGS
BUSINESS
Ala Moana Toastmasters luncheon meeting, "Speaking with Humor." 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Nov. 19, Wisteria Restaurant. Cost is $10, includes lunch. Call 591-7710.
American Business Women's Association-Ulupono Chapter meeting. 6 p.m. Thursday, Pohai Nani, second floor, 45-090 Namoku St. Call 254-4661.
Edward Jones Investments seminar on single-premium variable life insurance. 10 a.m. tomorrow, American Savings Bank Building, Mauka, Suite 403, 45-1144 Kamehameha Highway. Call 247-2072.
Hawaii Pacific University travel industry management seminar. 12:15 p.m. Thursday. Management Graduate Program Seminar, 12:15 p.m. Friday. Teaching English as a Second Language seminar, 12:15 p.m. Nov. 16. All seminars at HPU, 1166 Fort St. Call 544-0238.
Hawaii School Public Relations Association meeting, "Education in Hawaii," with Robert Witt and Carmen Himenes. 11:30 a.m. Nov. 18, Ala Moana Hotel. Cost is $18 for members and $23 for nonmembers. Call 988-4111, ext. 116.
International Council of Shopping Centers Hawaii Holiday Luncheon, "Beauty and the Political Beast," with Dan Boylan, MidWeek columnist, and Brook Mahealani Lee, Miss Universe 1997. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday, Halekulani Hotel. Cost for members is $50 advance registration, $60 on-site; for nonmembers, $60 advance and $70 on-site. Advance registration deadline is noon tomorrow. Call 415-543-7744.
International Training in Communication Council Five meeting. 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Wisteria Restaurant. Cost is $12.50 for lunch and registration. Call 833-0753 to register, 455-4494 for information.
Institute for Real Estate Management breakfast seminar, "Tenant Selection, Collections and Summary Possession." 8 a.m. Nov. 18, Outrigger Prince Kuhio, Prince Edward Ballroom. Cost is $35 for members, $45 for nonmembers. Add $5 for registration after Thursday. Limited seating. Call 737-4000.
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties breakfast meeting to congratulate newly elected "first-time legislators." 7:30 a.m. Nov. 19, Pacific Club. Cost is $17 prepaid, $20 at the door (members); $24 prepaid, $29 at the door (nonmembers). Call 262-0909.
National Contract Management Association luncheon meeting, "Discover and Capitalize: The Personal Profile System Preview." 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 19, Holiday Inn-Airport. Cost is $17 for members, $18 for nonmembers. Registration deadline is Nov. 17. Call 449-6860, ext. 602.
Professional Women's Network meeting, "Hawaii's Women: Changing the Face of Our Economy," with Jane Sawyer, Small Business Administration. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. next Monday, Hale Koa Hotel, Fort DeRussy Hall, 2nd floor. Cost is $16 for members, $21 for guests. Registration deadline is Friday. Call 533-4800.
Public Relations Society of America lecture, "The PR and Marketing Challenges of the Retail Industry in Hawaii." 11:30 a.m. Nov. 18, Sheraton-Waikiki, Niihau Room. Cost is $20 for members, $15 for student members, $25 for nonmembers. Validated parking. Registration deadline is Friday. Fax 254-3286.
Small Business Development Center Network seminar, "Annual Business Check-Up." 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Business Information and Counseling Center, 1111 Bishop St., Suite 204. Cost is $25. Call 522-8131.
Seminar, "The Limited Liability Company: Is It Right for You?" 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 19, Business Information and Counseling Center, 1111 Bishop St., Suite 204. Cost is $35. Call 522-8131.
Standard Register Document Fraud Prevention Workshop. 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 19, Hilton Hawaiian Village. Free. Pre-registration required. Call 1-800-755-6405.
Venture Club meeting, "Entrepreneurship for Women and the SBA." 6 p.m. tomorrow, Kalihi Union Church, 2214 N. King St. Registration deadline is today. Call 484-3645.
COMMUNITY
Leeward Community College courses: "Importing from the Philippines," 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, $30; "Fair Housing," 6-9:30 p.m. Nov. 17, $50; "Small Business Tax Workshop," 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 17 & 19, $25; "Time to Master Time," 6-8:30 p.m. Nov. 18, $30; "Disclosure in Hawaii Residential Transactions," 6-9:30 p.m. Nov. 18, $50; "How to Start a Business," 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 21, $30; "Doing Business in Asia," 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 21, $30. Classes will be held at Leeward Community College. Call 455-0477 for room locations.
NEIGHBORHOOD BOARDS
TUESDAY
Waianae Coast: 7 p.m. Waianae Neighborhood Community Center, 85-670 Farrington Highway.
THURSDAY
Diamond Head/Kapahulu/St. Louis Heights: 7 p.m. Ala Wai Clubhouse, 2nd Floor, 404 Kapahulu Ave.
Ewa: 7 p.m. Holomua Elementary School, 91-1561 Keaunui Drive.
Aliamanu/Salt Lake/Foster Village: 7 p.m. Aliamanu Intermediate School cafetorium, 3271 Salt Lake Blvd.
Koolauloa: 7 p.m. Hauula Community Center, 54-010 Kukuna Road.
MONDAY
Wahiawa: 7 p.m. Wahiawa Recreation Center, Halekoa Bldg., 1139-A Kilani Ave.
