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.
FRIENDS OF THE EAST-WEST CENTER: Luncheon forum, "The Middle East After the Wye Agreement," with Ibrahim Aoude, associate Ethnic Studies professor, University of Hawaii. 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Hale Koa Hotel. Cost is $15 for members, $17 for nonmembers. Call 944-7691.
HONG KONG BUSINESS ASSOCIATION OF HAWAII: Workshop, "Hong Kong: $30 Billion of Infrastructure Projects, How Hawaii Companies Can Profit." 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Feb. 5, Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel. Cost is $30. Validated parking is $3 at the Princess Kaiulani Hotel. Registration deadline is Friday. Call 524-5738.
Public Hearings
LIQUOR
LIQUOR COMMISSION: 4 p.m. Thursday, Pacific Park Plaza, 711 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 600. Transfer applications by: In Ki Park from Eugene K. Inc. (Kaimuki Market); Food & Beverage Associates Inc. from MOS Foods West Inc. Applications by: Honolulu Aerie No. 140, Fraternal Order of Eagles; Castillos Ltd.
Preliminary hearing for transfer application by Takashi Iuchi, LLC from Ebuchi & Notomi Enterprises, Ltd.
VOCATION
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS: All hearings held at the Kamamalu Building, 1010 Richards St.
Massage Therapy: 9 a.m. Application Committee, 10 a.m. Board meeting Wednesday, Kuhina Nui Room.
Pest Control Board: 1:30 p.m. today, Kapuaiwa Room.
Real Estate Commission: 9 a.m. Friday, Kapuaiwa Room.
Speech Pathology and Audiology: 9:30-10 a.m. tomorrow, basement meeting room.
Meetings
BUSINESS
Big Island Press Club talk with former Maui Mayor Linda Lingle. 5:30 p.m. Feb. 5, Hilo Hawaiian Hotel. Cost is $20 for buffet-style dinner. Registration deadline is Friday. Call 935-6621.
College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) meeting on banana export regulations. Oahu: 1 p.m. Tuesday, University of Hawaii CTAHR Cooperative Extension Office, 45-260 Waikalua Road, Kaneohe. Big Island: 1 p.m. Wednesday, UH-Hilo Komohana Agricultural Complex, 875 Komohana St., Hilo. Call 959-4336 in Hilo.
Diamond Days Promotion and the Gemological Institute of America Alumni and Associates presentation on India's role in the diamond industry. 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Maui Divers of Hawaii, 1520 Liona St. Cost is $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers. Call 596-4873 or 943-8341.
Hawaii Economic Association lecture, "Judgmental Forecasting Bias," with Dr. Leroy Laney, Hawaii Pacific University professor of economics and finance. 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza, 20th floor. Cost is $16 for members, $20 for guests. Registration deadline is Wednesday. Call 537-8247.
Hawaii Sales Representatives Association Spring Trade Show '99. Jan. 26-28, Outrigger East Hotel, 150 Kaiulani Ave. Call 947-7469.
Hawaii Transportation Association general membership meeting. 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Honolulu Country Club. Cost is $20. Call 833-6628.
Hawaii Venture Capital Association meeting. Debra R. Guerin, CEO of invencor, inc. to discuss her views on entrepreneurial growth. 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Plaza Club, 900 Fort St. Mall, 20th floor. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers for advance registration, add $5 for walk-ins. Call 262-7329.
Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau forum, "Marketing to the Millennium." 9-11 a.m. tomorrow, Hawaii Convention Center. Call 923-1811.
Leeward Community College courses, workshops and conferences: "Understanding the Arab World," 6-8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays Jan. 25-Feb. 6, $75 (add $20 for optional dinner experience); "Basic Conversational Japanese I," 6-8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays Jan. 25-March 1, $105; "Entrepreneurship in Long-Term Care," 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Jan. 26-March 1, $90; "OSHA General Standard Overview," 5-9 p.m. Jan. 29-30, $125; "Keeping Customers for Life," 6-9 p.m Feb. 3, $30; "Bookkeeping for Those Who Don't Wanna!", 8:30 a.m.-noon Feb. 3, $36; "Simple Bookkeeping," 6-9 p.m. Feb. 3, 10, 17, $80. All classes held at Leeward Community College. Call 455-0477.
Maritime Cabotage Task Force annual membership luncheon, with speaker Clyde Hart, Jr. of the Maritime Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Feb. 4, Tapa Ballroom I, Hilton Hawaiian Village. Cost is $25. Call 833-6628.
National Association for Industrial and Office Properties 1999 Commercial Real Estate Leasing Market Forecast. 7:30-10 a.m. Thursday, Pacific Club. Cost is $25 prepaid, $35 on-site for members and $35 prepaid, $40 at the door for guests and nonmembers. Call 262-0909.
Breakfast discussion with Gov. Ben Cayetano regarding his vision and plans for his second term in office. 7 a.m. Thursday, Honolulu Club dining room. Cost is $12 for members, $15 for nonmembers and $10 for students. Fax 254-3286.
COMMUNITY
Hawaii Community for the Humanities public meeting and humanities grant writing workshop. 9-11:30 a.m. Feb. 6, Church of the Crossroads, 1212 University Ave., Weaver Hall. Free. Call 732-5402.
State Judiciary brown bag luncheon talk, "An Overview of the State Court System." Noon Wednesday, Supreme Court Courtroom, 417 S. King St. Free. Call 539-4910.
Neighborhood Boards
TUESDAY
Hawaii Kai: 7 p.m. Hahaione Elementary School, 595 Pepeekeo St.
Ala Moana/Kakaako: 7 p.m. Makiki Christian Church, 829 Pensacola St.
North Shore: 7 p.m. Haleiwa Alii Beach Park, 66-167 Haleiwa Road.
WEDNESDAY
Palolo: 7 p.m. Palolo Elementary School Cafeteria, 2106 10th Ave.
Mililani/Waipio/Melemanu: 7:30 p.m. Mililani Recreation Center III, 95-281 Kaloapau St.
THURSDAY
Pearl City: 7 p.m. Pearl City Library, 1138 Waimano Home Road.
