Addiction Outpatient Service

Hale Naau Pono, Waianae Coast Community Mental Health Clinic, “Hoo Kaulike Addiction Outpatient Service” offers a multi-disciplinary approach to care for individuals with alcohol and drug addictions. (696-4212)

Affordable Lawyers

Do you need a lawyer and think you can’t afford one? As a project of the Legal Aid Society, we understand what it means to work hard to help others. Now let us help you. Eligibility based on gross monthly income. (527-8027)

African-American Business

The African-American Chamber of Commerce is looking for entrepreneurs, businesses and individuals of African ancestry and ethnic diversity who are interested in becoming members. (597-1341)

Aiealani Club

Aiea District Park, 9:30 a.m. The Aiealani Seniors seek new members for 2005. Meetings include bingo, crafts, field trips, and lunch. (483-7859)

Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group

The Plaza at Punchbowl, Activities Room, 3 p.m. This meeting, coordinated by Sara Funamura, LSW, provides support for caregivers of persons suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia related diseases. Ongoing fourth Saturday of each month. (792-8800)

Breast Cancer Support Group

Kuakini Outpatient Support Center, 347 N. Kuakini St., 9:30 - 11 a.m., free. For those newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Meets last Wednesday of the month. Ongoing. (547-9189)

Canoe Paddling

Rainbow Bay Marina, 5 p.m., free trial. The Honolulu Canoe Club invites everyone to paddle outrigger canoes in Pearl Harbor. No experience needed. Equipment provided. All ages from 12- 60+ are welcome. Ongoing Monday, Wednesday and Friday. (391-3394 or 780-6022)

Compassionate Friends

Waikiki Yacht Club, 10 a.m., free. The Compassionate Friends is a national nonprofit, self-help organization that offers friendship and understanding to bereaved parent, grandparents and siblings. There is no religious affiliation. Group meets every second Saturday of the month. (536-2225)

Dharma School

Ewa Hongwanji, 1133 Renton Road, 9:30 a.m., free. Kapolei Buddhist Sangha invites everyone to Sunday Dharma School following the 9:30 a.m. service. (255-7993)

Dinner, Bible Study And Prayer

First Baptist Church of Honolulu, 1313 Pensacola St., 5:30 p.m., donations accepted. This fellowship dinner, Bible study and prayer is held ongoing Wednesdays. (521-4708)

Donate Your Car

Do you have an auto, motorcycle or boat that you want to get rid of but don’t know what to do with? Just take it down to Kokua-In-Kind and donate it in the name of Sea of Dreams Foundation. They accept all kinds of vehicles and your vehicle donation is tax-deductible. (834-6603)

Ewa Ready Square Dance Club

Ewa Beach Community Park, 7-9 p.m. Announcing the formation of the Ewa Ready Square Dance Club. We will learn and use movements thru the Callerlab Plus list with an emphasis on creating new friendships and laughter. The club will meet on Thursday nights. (689-6754)

Flea Market

Vendors for a Waimanalo Flea Market are being sought for upcoming events. Please call 259-8166 Monday-Friday between 9 a.m.- noon and leave a message.

Fort Street Open Market

Fort Street, Pauahi and Fort Street by Subway, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Open Markets are also held on Tuesdays and Fridays fronting Macy’s. (554-8190)

Foster Parents

Foster parents are needed for youth ages 9-17 in Hale Kipa’s foster-care program. Hale Kipa needs strong, stable and flexible families who are willing to give of themselves to help youth in need. Training, ongoing support and financial reimbursement are provided. (589-1829 ext. 400)

Free Consultation

328 Uluniu St., Suite 203, free. Jeffrie L. Wagner offers free one-hour consultation for individuals, couples and family members affected by addiction. (551-7997)

Honolulu Filipino Chamber Of Commerce

Young adults ages 8-40 are invited to join The Honolulu Filipino Chamber of Commerce (Honolulu Filipino Jaycees), an organization proudly representing the Filipino heritage through service/leadership projects designed to achieve cultural pride, for the betterment of the Filipino community. (www.filipinojaycees.org)

Honolulu Mindfulness Community

First Unitarian Church, 7:30-9:15 p.m. The Honolulu Mindfulness Community meets for meditation. Following the practices of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, the group does mindful sitting, indoor walking, dharma discussion and singing. Every Tuesday. (521-9012)

KCAA Thrift Shop

KCAA Preschools of Hawaii Thrift Shop, 2707 S. King St., 9 a.m.-noon, free. The KCAA thrift shop offers items for your home, yourself and your family at reasonable prices. (941-9414 ext.16)

Lanikea Swim Club

Lanikea YWCA, 1040 Richards St., 6-8 p.m., $115 for 10 weeks. Lanikea Swim Club invites you to be a competitive swimmer and learn advance strokes. Mondays and Tuesdays. (538-7061)

Lend Your Voice

Contintental Surf Hotel, 2426 Kuhio Avenue, Waikiki, 5:30-8 p.m., free. Bring your instruments to this weekly Sing-A-Long party in the hotel lobby. The singing continues every Tuesday evening. (947-9993)

Lessons In Faith

The Waikiki Community Center, Room 202A, 7-8:30 p.m., free. Share with others about faith, what it is and how to have it, use it and keep it. Every Thursday. (923-1802)

Make Today Count

Nuuanu Congregational Church, 2651 Pali Highway, 10 a.m.- noon, free. A mutual support group for persons with cancer or other life-threatening illness, their family and friends, and other interested people who care for those facing serious illness. (Patients: 455-3467, Others 455-3242)

MDA Support Group

Shriners Hospital for Children, 5-7 p.m. The MDA support groups offer adults and children with neuromuscular disorders and their families opportunities to meet and talk with others facing similar challenges. These group meetings include time to share as well as practical tips on everything from recipes to respirators. The first Friday of every month. (548-0588)

Missouri Toastmasters

Foxtrot Pier, Ford Island, 5:15 p.m., free admission. Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization is devoted to helping people develop their public speaking skills. This chapter meets ongoing Thursdays. (484-1678)

Recycling

Ewa Beach Shopping Center, Waipahu Times Supermarket, Kapolei Shopping Center and Waianae Shopping Mall, call for times. The Tomra Recycling Network truck pays out cash for aluminum, copper, brass and scrap. (487-2802)

Retired And Senior Volunteer Program

What to feel young and need? Call the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program for those 55 and older. Join a caring and energetic corps of kupunas who reach out to children and volunteer in an elementary school or Head Start. (536-6543)

Sex And Love Addicts Anonymous

Call for location and times, free. A 12-step fellowship group for men and women designed to counter the destructive consequences of one or more addictive behaviors related to sex addiction, love addiction, dependency on romantic attachments and emotional dependency. Ongoing weekly meetings. (926-0166)

Storytellers

Locations vary, call for cost, 7-10 p.m. The Moonlight Storytellers, a storytelling swap group, meets the second Friday of each month. Storytelling is a performance art and stories are told orally, not read aloud. Novice and experienced tellers and listeners welcome. (262-2049)

Thrift Shop

Waikiki Community Center, free admission. The shop is open Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. with collectibles, household goods, tools, furniture, clothes and much more. Donations are accepted. (923-1802)

Victim Support

Homicide and drunk driving death or injury support is available free from MADD including support groups in Honolulu, Hilo and Kona. (523-6233 or 1-888-664-6233)

Wahine Sailors

Call for meeting place and time, $5 per sail, $30 annually for 20-plus sails. Learn to sail yachts and small sailboats and meet people who sail. (235-8392)

Xeriscape Garden

The Halawa Xeriscape Garden, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Visit this three-acre botanical garden showcasing more than 200 varieties of plants that promote water conservation in the landscape. It is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays. (748-5041)

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