ASIA-PACIFIC FORUM
EAST-WEST CENTER: Briefing, "Domestic Politics and Economics in Southeast Asia: An Update," with Muthiah Alagappa, EWC director of studies. 7:15-8:15 a.m. tomorrow, Bank of Hawaii main branch, executive dining room, 6th floor. Call 944-7204.
HONOLULU JAPANESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The 1999 Legislative Reception. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 27, Cafe Laniakea, YWCA, 1040 Richards St. Parking at Alii Place or Iolani Palace grounds. Cost is $20 for members, $22 for nonmembers. No refunds after Friday. Call 949-5531.
PACIFIC AND ASIAN AFFAIRS COUNCIL: Luncheon forum, "Korea at the Crossroad," by Lee Hong Koo, Republic of Korea ambassador to the U.S. 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Rainbow Suite I and II. Cost is $22 for members, $25 for nonmembers. Registration deadline is noon tomorrow. Call 944-7780.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS: 1:30 p.m. tomorrow, Board of Trustees Conference Room, 711 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 500. Committee on Land meeting.
LAND
LAND USE COMMISSION: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nahele Room, Sandalwood Clubhouse, 2500 Honoapiilani Highway, Waikapu, Maui. Meeting.
LIQUOR
LIQUOR COMMISSION: 4 p.m. Thursday, Pacific Park Plaza, 711 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 600.
Transfer applications by: All Star Cafe (New York) from All Star Cafe (Region VIII), Inc.; Doran J. Porter from Pako, Inc. (Downtown Stop); Kyong Ok Song (Angie's Market). Application by: Chan's Chinese Restaurant, Inc.
PLANNING
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND PERMITTING: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aiea District Park, 99-350 Aiea Heights Drive. Hearing to consider an application by McDonald's of Hawaii for a Special Management Area Use Permit for the construction of a new McDonald's restaurant.
1:30 p.m. Thursday, Human Resources Conference Room, City Hall Annex. Zoning variance applications by: Cheeseburger in Paradise to allow an outdoor dining area to encroach into a required front yard and increase nonconformity, on a site with less than the required landscaping which does not qualify for outdoor dining; Orlando V. and Anita B. Diniega to retain a single-family dwelling (balcony) to encroach into the required front yard, and a roof overhang to exceed the maximum projection.
PLANNING COMMISSION: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, City Hall Annex. Meeting.
UTILITIES
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION: 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, Alvah A. Scott Elementary School Cafeteria, 98-1230 Moanalua Road. Hearing to consider an application by Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. for approval to install 46 kilovolt overhead sub-transmission lines through a residential area.
9 a.m. Friday, PUC Hearing Room #103. Evidentiary hearing to consider an application by Robert's Tours & Transportation, Inc. for permanent authority to extend motor carrier certificate in the over-25 passenger classification on the island of Oahu.
VOCATION
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS: All hearings held at the Kamamalu Building, 1010 Richards St.
Chiropractic Examiners: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Kapuaiwa Room.
Contractors License Board: 9 a.m. Friday, Kuhina Nui Room.
Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Kapuaiwa Room.
Pest Control Board: 1:30 p.m. next Monday, Kapuaiwa Room.
Pharmacy: 9 a.m. Wednesday, Kuhina Nui Room.
MEETINGS
BUSINESS
Association of Information Technology Professionals monthly meeting, "JAVA -- What Is It and What It Can Do For Your Business," with Russell Castagnaro, Java practice leader with Data House. 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Ala Moana Hotel. Cost is $19 for members and students, $25 for nonmembers. Call 546-2084.
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 Jan. 29. Call 935-6621.
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. Jan. 28, 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. Jan. 28, Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza, 20th floor. Cost is $16 for members, $20 for guests. Registration deadline is Jan. 27. Call 537-8247.
Hawaii Sales Representatives Association Spring Tradeshow '99. Jan. 26-28, Outrigger East Hotel, 150 Kaiulani Ave. Call 947-7469.
Hawaii Society of Corporate Planners lunch program, "Build It And They Will Come." 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Hawaii Prince Hotel, Mauna Kea Ballroom. Cost is $27 for members, $33 for nonmembers. Call 537-2356.
Hawaii Venture Capital Association meeting. Debra R. Guerin, CEO if invencor, inc. to discuss her views on entrepreneurial growth. 11:30 a.m. Jan. 28, 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 or 263-1000.
Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau forum, "Marketing to the Millennium." 9-11 a.m. Jan. 26, Hawai'i Convention Center. Call 923-1811.
Institute of Real Estate Management forecast breakfast on the future of the real estate market, property investment and tourism in Hawaii. 7:30-9:30 a.m. tomorrow, Pacific Club dining room. Cost is $23 for members, $28 for nonmembers. Call 737-4000, ext. 117.
Leeward Community College courses, workshops and conferences: "Time Mastery," 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, $35; "OSHA Orientation & Safety Training," 6-8 p.m. Thursday, $15; "Understanding the Arab World," 6-8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 25-Feb. 6, $75 (add $20 for the 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; and "OSHA General Standard Overview," 5-9 p.m. Jan. 29-30, $125. All classes to be held at Leeward Community College. Call 455-0477 for classroom location.
National Association for Industrial and Office Properties 1999 Commercial Real Estate Leasing Market Forecast. 7:30-10 a.m. Jan. 28, Pacific Club. Cost is $25 prepaid or $35 on-site for members, and $35 prepaid, $40 at the door for guests and nonmembers. Call 262-0909.
Public Relations Society of America panel discussion, "Y2K: How to Vaccinate Your Organization." 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sheraton Waikiki, Lanai Room, validated parking. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers and $15 for students. Fax 254-3286.
Breakfast discussion with Gov. Cayetano regarding his vision and plans for his second term in office. 7 a.m. Jan. 28, Honolulu Club Dining Room. Cost is $12 for members, $15 for nonmembers and $10 for students. Fax 254-3286.
Small Business Development Center Network workshop, "Stretching Your Marketing and Advertising Dollar." 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Business Information and Counseling Center, 1111 Bishop St., Suite 204. Cost is $25. Call 522-8131.
COMMUNITY
Citizen Advisory Committee meeting. 4 p.m. Wednesday, Honolulu Municipal Building, 650 S. King St., 6th-floor conference room. Call 587-2015.
NEIGHBORHOOD BOARDS
TUESDAY
Waikiki: 7 p.m. Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Ave.
Nuuanu/Punchbowl: 7:15 p.m. Booth District Park, 2331 Kanealii Ave.
WEDNESDAY
Kalihi-Palama: 7 p.m. Oahu Transit Services Building, Conference Room, 811 Middle St.
THURSDAY
Waipahu: 7 p.m. Waipahu Cultural Garden Park, 94-695 Waipahu St.
Kaneohe: 7 p.m. Kaneohe Senior/Community Center, 45-613 Puohala Road.
Makiki/Lower Punchbowl/Tantalus: 7:15 p.m. Makiki District Park, 1527 Keeaumoku St.
Waialae-Kahala: 7:30 p.m. Wesley United Methodist Church, 1350 Hunakai St.
MONDAY
Mililani Mauka/Launani Valley: 7 p.m. Mililani mauka Elementary School, 95-1111 Makaikai St.
