C A L E N D A R S

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Book Signings

"Eddie Wen Go: The Story of the Upside-Down Canoe" by Marion Lyman-Mersereau, noon today at Basically Books, Hilo. Call 961-0144.
"'Opihi Baby" by Jody Lovins, 2 to 3 p.m. today at Borders Books and Music, Ward Center. Call 732-3627.

Upcoming Events

Aiea Public Library: Presented by the Organ Donor Center of Hawaii, a free presentation about how to become an organ donor. 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the meeting room. Call 483-7333.
Cindy Combs: Slack-key master will be giving a series of free concerts at the following public libraries:
» Kaimuki Public Library: 3 p.m. Sunday Sept. 14
» Mililani Public Library: 6:30 p.m. Monday Sept. 15
Ewa Beach Public & School Library: "Watch a Book: Afternoon Mystery Movie," 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday Sept. 18 in the meeting room, ages 5 and up. Call 689-1204.
Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Kahuku Public and School Library. Call 293-8935.
Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Sept. 20 and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Monday Sept. 22 at Waimanalo Public and School Library. Call 259-2610.
Kahuku Book Club: Scheduled to discuss "Mao's Last Dancer" by Li Cunxin. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Recommended for adults. Call 293-8935.
Kapolei Public Library: Scheduled to host "Key Ingredients: America by Food," Sept. 2 through Oct. 18. Ages 12 to adult. Call 693-7050.
Pearl City Public Library: Sunday Special Sale on the following dates, featuring these specials:
Today: Paperbacks 3 for $1
Sept. 14: Fiction 50 cents each
Pearl City Public Library: In celebration of Library Card Sign-up Month, the Pearl City Public Library will host a Youth Library Card Sign-up drive through Sept. Each child or teen who signs-up for a library card will recieve a goody bag. Call 453-6566.
Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library: "Seeing Stars," a series of four programs in Sept. about the Television and Film industries. Call 831-6831.
"Words About Me": 4 p.m. Thursday Sept. 18 at Wai'oli Tea Room. The Learning For A Liftime Foundation's Second Annual Fundraising Event. Tickets: $45. Call 428-1625.

Storytelling

Ewa Beach Public & School Library: 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 26, ages 3 to 5. Call 689-1204.
Hawaii Kai Public Library: 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays Sept. 10 through Dec. 10. Call 397-5833. For children ages 3 to 5.
Hawaii State Library: In the Edna Allyn Room for Children. Call 586-3510.
» Toddler Time: 10 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays for babies and toddlers.
» Saturday Storytime: 10:30 to 11 a.m. for children ages 3 and up.
Honolulu Academy of Arts: 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; for ages 13 and under. Call 532-8700.
Kapolei Public Library: 10 a.m. Thursdays through Sept. "Play Mornings," ages 2 to 5, call 693-7050.
McCully-Moiliili Public Library: 10 a.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 28. and Nov. 18 and 25 in the storywell. For ages 1 1/2 to 3, call 973-1099.
Mililani Public Library: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 2. Preschool storytime, call 627-7470.
Pearl City Public Library: Through Nov. 20. Call 453-6566.
» Fall Storytimes: 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, for ages 3 and up.
» Fall Puzzletimes: 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, ages 1 1/2 to 3.
Wahiawa Public Library: 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays Sept. 10 through Oct. 22, ages 3 to 5. Call 622-6345.
Waianae Public Library: 10 a.m. Thursdays through Dec. 18. Ages 3 to 5, call 697-7868.
Waianae Public Library: Scheduled to host a "Preschool Pajama Party," 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 24. Ages 3 to 5. Call 697-7868.

Recurring Events

African American Reading Group: 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. second and fourth Monday of the month at 1311 Kapiolani Blvd. Call 537-1341 for book title.
Bill's Bookmobile: Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday (except state holidays), and first Saturday of the month, 690 Pohukaina St. Proceeds benefit all of Hawaii's public libraries. Call 536-4174.
Second Friday Reading Group: 6 p.m. second Friday of the month at the Unitarian Church, 2500 Pali Highway. Call 526-1191.
Windward Christian Writers Group: 10 a.m. second and fourth Saturday of the month. Call 372-0274 or e-mail carmen@carmenleal.com.

Notices

Bamboo Ridge Press, Call for Submissions: Submit up to 12 pages of poetry or 30 pages of prose with a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Bamboo Ridge Press at P.O. Box 61781, Honolulu, HI, 96839-1781 by Sept. 30. The submissions are for the "Bamboo Ridge, Journal of Hawaii Literature and Arts, Issue #94." Call 626-1481.
Chaminade Literary Review: Submissions of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, translation and literary commentary welcome for upcoming issues. Send materials (with self-addressed, stamped envelope) to 3140 Waialae Ave., Honolulu 96816.
Hawaii Review: Seeking submissions of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, translation and graphic art. Send materials to P.O. Box 11213, Honolulu 96828.
MANOA: Submissions accepted throughout the year for the bi-annual publication. Mail to the University of Hawaii at Manoa, English Department, Honolulu 96822.

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