MONDAY

MILILANI TOASTMASTERS meet 7:30-8:45 p.m. at Mililani Ike Elementary School cafeteria. 623-8208.

TUESDAY

UNRAVELING THE MYSTERY OF SOCIAL NETWORKING, luncheon hosted by Meeting Professionals International, Aloha Chapter, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio; topics: using Facebook and Twitter to full potential and workplace policies regarding use of social media; bring your laptops and wireless connectors; members $35, nonmembers $45; register by day's end Monday. 695-7581 or sandy mariesan@gmail.com.

KOMO MAI, a chapter of Business Network International, specializing in business referrals, meets 9-10:30 a.m. at Sizzler Restaurant, Dillingham Plaza; breakfast $10. 721-2794.

WEDNESDAY

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION workshop series, final three of four, 6:45-8:30 p.m. Sept. 16 and 30 and Oct. 14 at Kahi Mohala Behavioral Health, health conference room, in 'Ewa Beach; presented by Leeward Toastmasters; $5 fee for all three; pay at the door but pre-register with Andrea Hamblin at 352-5641 or leeward.toastmasters@gmail.com.

BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL Honolulu Metro Chapter meets 9:30-11 a.m. every Wednesday at Neal Blaisdell Center, Maui conference room. 372-0065 (Kathy Davenport).

LILIUOKALANI TOASTMASTERS meet 12:05 to 1:05 p.m. at the Liliuokalani Building, 1390 Miller St. (downtown); guests welcome. 587-3811.

WINNERS CIRCLE TOASTMASTERS meet 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. at Unity Church, 3608 Diamond Head Circle. 833-7538.

ROTARY CLUB OF KAHALA SUNRISE meets 7:30 a.m. at Waialae Country Club. 722-2538.

THURSDAY

LIVING BETTER — LIVING LONGER: How Women Can Help Secure Their Financial Futures, workshop 5-7:30 p.m. at Hawaii Women's Business Center; topics: assets and liabilities, emergency reserves, asset allocation and long term investing; light pupu, coffee and tea; members $20, nonmembers $25; advance payment required. RSVP: 526-1001. Oline registration: http://www.hwbc.org.

LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON LECTURE sponsored by Asia Pacific College to feature Hawai'i Pacific University president Chatt Wright on educating for global citizenship, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at The Willows Restaurant; $25 includes buffet lunch. Registration: 942-0698, apc@apchawaii.org or http://www.apchawaii.org.

CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TOASTMASTERS meet 12-1 p.m. at the Frank F. Fasi Municipal Building, 10th floor conference room. cchar@citycountyhonolulutm.org.

NUUANU TOASTMASTERS meet 6 to 7 p.m. at Susannah Wesley Community Center, 1117 Ka'ili St.; free parking; improve your public speaking skills; guests welcome. 525-8909.

PARADISE TOASTMASTERS meet 5 to 6 p.m. at Tripler Army Medical Center, Managed Care conference room. 487-8703.

HONOLULU BUSINESS NETWORK meets weekly: Windward Chapter, 7:45-9 a.m. at Ko'olau Golf Club (Pete Castillejos, 779-7383); Ward Chapter 12:15-1:30 p.m. Fridays at Ryan's (Donald Kloess, 222-9996).

UPCOMING

WAYFINDER LECTURE by bioenergy research expert, Paul Zorner 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at Hawaii Public Radio, Atherton Studio; free; last in a series of lectures promoting economic and personal well being of Hawai'i residents. 955-8821.

AITP MEETING to focus on the future pf IT and to feature a speed-dating-style networking session to help members meet fellow IT professionals, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 17 at PF Changs, Ala Moana outdoor lanai; pupu and refreshments; members $20, nonmembers $30, late registrants/walk-ins $35; register by Sept. 14 at http://www.aitphawaii.org.

THE BASICS OF SELLING ON eBAY, workshop 4:30-8 p.m. Sept. 17 at Hawaii Women's Business Center, Suite A; workshop on how to enhance listings, price to maximize profits, use PayPal and monitor sales; members $50, nonmembers $55, related book $40; advance payment required. RSVP: 526-1001. Online registration: http://www.hwbc.org.

PUTTING YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD, learn to promote your business while increasing your bottom line 5-7:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at Hawaii Women's Business Center; presented by public relations consultant, Danielle Lum; members $20, nonmembers $30; bring a plate dinner, beverages to be provided. Registration: hwbc.org. Information: 526-1001.

STARTING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS IN HAWAII, a workshop 9-11 a.m. Sept. 23 at Hawai'i Community College, Manono Campus, Building 379-1; participants will learn about entrepreneurship, key ingredients for business success, how to start your own business, sources of capital and service offered by workshop sponsor, Hawaii Small Business Development Center; $25 fee; register by Sept. 21 at www.hawaii-sbdc.org. Information: 933-0776.

HAWAII SOCIETY OF BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS Young Business Council event 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at Hawai'i Prince Hotel, Maunakea Ballroom; featured speaker Dr. Irwin Rubin on "Can Your Bedside Manner Increase Your Bottom Line?"; HSBP, ANR and YBC members $32, nonmembers $38, table-of-10 rates available, add $5 if registering after Sept. 21. Registration: www.HSBP.biz. Information: 537-2356.