TODAY

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE CONFERENCE at Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio Hotel; talks on the grief process and importance of culture and family support; SUICIDE PREVENTION MEDIA WORKSHOP Nov. 20 at The Queen's Medical Center conference center; professional health and social workers, educators, those affected by suicide, the media and interested public are encouraged to attend; hosted by the state Department of Health. www.hawaii.gov/health.

EXCHANGE CLUB OF DOWNTOWN HONOLULU luncheon program, noon to 1:30 p.m. at Oahu Country Club; Bill Riddle will discuss his historical novel "Dead Downwind," which is based on the first attempt to fly from California to Hawai'i; lunch $20. Reservations: 524-0330, ext. 2 or edracers@aol.com.

"DEATH PANELS IN HAWAi'i?" A panel discussion sponsored by the University of Hawai'i Elder Law Program 12:45 to 2 p.m. at William S. Richardson School of Law; topics: death panels, end-of-life counseling, ethics committees, advance health care directives and more; free. Reservations: 956-6544.

WAI'ALAE-K�HALA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist.

WAIPAHU NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m. at Waipahu Filcom Center.

TOMORROW

ALOHA GRANDMOTHERS CLUB, Chapter 619 of the National Federation of Grandmother Clubs of America to meet 11:30 a.m. at Wailana Coffeehouse. Reservations: 941-6156.

YOUTH SPEAKS INTERSCHOLASTIC POETRY SLAM, 7 p.m. at Farrington High School; O'ahu high school slam teams compete in a battle of wits; doors open 6 p.m. Sign up/Information: darron@youthspeakshawaii.org.

SATURDAY

"KALAMUNGAY: THE UNTHIRSTY MIRACLE TREE," workshop sponsored by the Honolulu Board of Water Supply and Friends of H�lawa Xeriscape Garden 10 to 11 a.m. at H�lawa Xeriscape Garden, H�lawa Valley Central Park Industrial Area; learn about an attractive outdoor ornamental that saves water and even serves as a food source in some cultures; $5, members free; advance registration required. 748-5363.

VETERAN'S APPRECIATION DAY, noon to 4 p.m. at 1298 Kukila St., Foster Village; barbecue plates, entertainment, door prizes and silent auction; tickets $20; sponsored by Oahu Veterans Center. www.oahuveteranscenter.com, 422-4000.

AAUW FUNDRAISING CONCERT. "Classical Jazz" 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 1802 Ke'eaumoku St. will feature wine, pupu and the music of jazz keyboardist and vocalist Scott Smith and pianist Mina Osaka; proceeds will fund the interior renovation of the American Association of University Women's Makiki residence; $20. Tickets: 537-4702.

UPCOMING

HELEMANO FARMS homegrown Norfolk Pine Christmas trees available from Nov. 27; also wreaths and Leyland Cypress trees; advance sale tickets available for nonprofit fundraising. www.HelemanoFarms.com, 622-4287.

CELEBRATION OF YOUTH DINNER, fundraiser for Adult Friends for Youth Nov. 27 at Sheraton Waikiki Hotel ballroom; food, entertainment and auction; tickets $250, reserve tables of 10. Reservations: 833-8775 (Jane Tampon) or afy@afyhawaii.com.

CHRISTMAS BETWEEN THE AVENUES, noon to 10 p.m. Dec. 5 at N�n�kuli Homestead; local crafts, food vendors, keiki rides, classic car show, strongest dog pull, entertainment; a drug- and alcohol-free event. www.nanakulihomestead.com.

FLIER DESIGN CONTEST. University of Hawai'i-West O'ahu will award assorted electronic prizes to finalists for the best designed fliers; high school students grades 9-12 are eligible; send pdf file entries by Feb. 1, with creator's name, school, grade, phone number and e-mail address, to uhwoflyercontest@uhwo.hawaii.edu or mail to 96-129 Ala 'Ike, Pearl City, HI 96782. Information: www.uhwo.hawaii.edu/flyercontest.