TODAY

BACKYARD JAM hosted by Coalition for a Drug-Free Hawaii 12 to 5 p.m. at Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; live music, keiki activities; free; sponsored by Island Heritage.

MONDAY

BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMUNITY MEETINGS 6 to 8 p.m. at Nu'uanu Elementary School and 6 to 8 p.m. March 2 at Waimea High School on Kaua'i; public education and public library issues to be discussed.

TUESDAY

HISTORIC BITES LECTURE: "Returning to Hawai'i," talk on four Hawaiian youths who sailed with the Protestant missionaries aboard the Thaddeus in 1819, 12 p.m. at Mission Houses Museum, Chamberlain House; free; bring lunch or visit the museum cafe. 447-3910

Wai'anae Coast Neighborhood Board meeting 7 p.m. at Waianae Neighborhood Community Center.

WEDNESDAY

MĀNOA Neighborhood Board meeting 7 p.m. at Noelani Elementary School cafeteria.

HALEAKALĀ NATIONAL PARK CAREER FAIR 4 to 7 p.m. at Hanā School, Room C103 and 5 to 8 p.m. March 4 at Kahului Cameron Center auditorium; from biologists to maintenance and trail crews, check out what's available; bring your resume. 808-572-4445.

THURSDAY

KULI'OU'OU/KALANI IKI Neighborhood Board meeting 7 p.m. at 'Āina Haina Public Library.

DOWNTOWN Neighborhood Board meeting 7 p.m. at Pauahi Recreation Center.

KAILUA Neighborhood Board meeting 7 p.m. at Kailua Recreation Center.