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Forgiveness Day

Sunday is Forgiveness Day, marking the 60th anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan.

A commemoration will be held at 2 p.m. at Central Union Church, 1660 S. Beretania St., calling for forgiveness in community, political and religious life.

The event includes international delegations from Scotland and Brazil; talks by local authors Jerry Jampolsky, Diane Cirincione and Wally Amos; and special presentations about the attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Organizers draw insight from Nelson Mandela, who said, "As we let our own light shine, we invite other people to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence liberates others."

The event is free. Call 222-7205.

'Full Monty' auditions

Auditions begin tomorrow for Diamond Head Theatre's "The Full Monty," which opens DHT's 2005-06 season on Sept. 23, running through Oct. 9.

Auditions will take place at the DHT Rehearsal Hall, 520 Makapuu Ave., at 7 p.m. tomorrow, 3 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.

Performers should be prepared to sing a Broadway-style song (bring sheet music in your own key), dance and read from the script. Perusal scripts are available at the theater box office to be read on site. More information is available online at www.diamondheadtheatre.com.

"The Full Monty," based on the movie of the same name, tells of a group of unemployed Buffalo, N.Y., steelworkers who come up with a bold way to make some quick cash: a male striptease act. In rehearsals they work through their anxieties (over everything from being overweight to being gay).

Call 733-0277, ext. 309.

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STAR-BULLETIN / 2002 Door prizes, guessing games and photo sessions will be part of the fun at Sunday's Hawaii Kai Dog Walk.

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Hawaii Kai dog walk

Bring your pooch to the Hawaii Kai Dog Walk Sunday, a time when pet lovers and their best friends can roam free and stretch their legs without annoying any neighbors.

Activities include door prizes, guessing games and photo sessions. The event is sponsored by Hui Ilio Hawaii, a nonprofit organization made up of dog owners promoting safe, recreational areas for dogs and their people.

The Dog Walk begins at 8 a.m. at the Hawaii Kai Park and Ride on Keahole Street. Cost is $15 in advance; on-site registration is $20. E-mail hui-ilio@hawaii.rr.com.

Ikebana workshop

If you missed last year's workshop with floral designer Joyce Kaneshiro, Ikebana International Honolulu Chapter 56 is bringing her back for another seminar, 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Moiliili Community Center.

Kaneshiro, a graduate of the Western School of Floral Design in Oregon with 20 years' experience in the business, will present a workshop on creating arrangements.

E-mail esaotani@hawaiirr.com or visit www.ikebana-hawaii.com.

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