SPECIAL EVENTS

Bookstore Grand Opening, celebration of the new store continues with book signing by Tandy Newsome and Don Robinson, Greg Behrendt, and musical entertainment by Hapa and Ledward Ka'apana, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. today, Borders, Pearlridge; free. 487-1818.

Aloha Shorts, weekly radio show with readings of short stories from local authors, 5 p.m. Mondays, on Hawaii Public Radio station KIPO 89.3 with host Cedric Yamanaka. This week: Keith Kashiwada reads Gary Pak's "The Valley of Dead Air" with Makaha Sons & Friends performing "Ka Loke." www.hawaiipublicradio.org/alohashorts.htm.

Talk Story Radio, weekly radio show with local storytellers telling local stories, 5:30 p.m. Mondays, on Hawaii Public Radio station KIPO 89.3 with host Jeff Gere. This week: "The Old Mililani Graveyard: First and Second visit," performed by Gere from the recording "Haunted Halloween, Vol. 3." www.talkstoryradio.com.

Obake Ghost Stories, broadcast of the late Glen Grant reading from his collected stories, 7 p.m. Monday during "Off the Air's Geek Nation's Halloween Special 2005," on radio KUMU AM1500 and Internet radio www.internetradionow.com.

Poetry Slam Workshop for Teens, ongoing Youth Speaks Hawai'i workshops in written and spoken word for students ages 13-19, working with members of the HawaiiSlam team, 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, The ARTS at Marks Garage; free. 387-9664

SIGNINGS/READINGS

Eddie Kamae and Jim Houston sign their book, "Hawaiian Son," noon today, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Leonard Villanueva signs his children's book "The Hungry Pua'a and the Sweet Sweet Potato," noon today, Borders Express, Mililani Town Center. 623-2138.

Marion Coste signs "The Hawaiian Bat — 'Ope'ape'a," noon today, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.

Tandy Newsome and Don Robinson sign "Mr. Miyataki's Marvelous Machine," 2-3 p.m. today, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.

Mellie Enos signs "The Guide to Making Ribbon Lei," 2-3 p.m. today, Borders Express, Windward Mall. 235-8044.

Vera Arita signs her children's book, "All Around the Islands," 2 p.m. today, Borders Express, Mililani Town Center, 623-2138. Also, noon Saturday, Borders Express, Kahala Mall. 737-9550.

Mary Philpotts McGrath, co-editor of "Hawai'i: A Sense of Place," signs her work, 4-5 p.m. today, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Lopaka Kapanui signs "Haunted Hawaiian Nights," 6 p.m. today, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center; 949-7307. Also, 6 p.m. tomorrow, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall; 737-3323.

Rev. Gayook Wong, Jennifer Wong and Matthew Wong discuss family relationships and the book to which the have contributed, "Wake Up ... Live the Life You Love, Seizing Your Success," 7:30-9 p.m. Monday, Castle Medical Center.

Adam Palmer signs "North Shore," 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse. 596-8885.

Juliet Kono launches her children's book, "The Bravest 'Opihi," 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse; with free refreshments. 596-8885. Also, Kono signs her book, noon Saturday, Borders Express, Kahala Mall. 737-9550.

Glenda Chung Hinchey signs "Love, Life and Publishing: a Second Memoir," 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Ali'iolani Elementary School Craft Fair, Kaimuki.

Bella Finau-Faumuina and Delia Parker-Ulima sign their book, "Island Memories," noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Pearlridge. 487-1818.

Jeff Langcaon signs "Grandpa's Magic Banyan Tree," noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Margaret Steele, Laurie Ide and Jeff Langcaon sign their books, 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Borders Express, Kahala Mall. 737-9550.

Allan Seiden signs "Hawaiian Monarchs," 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse. 596-8885.

Caren Loebel-Fried, artist and author of "Hawaiian Legends of Dreams," signs her book, 3-4 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.

FOR WRITERS

Bamboo Ridge Press calls for submissions to the Bamboo Ridge, Journal of Hawai'i Literature and Arts, issue No. 89, to be released in 2006. Submit up to 12 pages of poetry or 25 pages of double-spaced prose with a SASE to Bamboo Ridge Press, P.O. Box 61781, Honolulu, HI 96839-1781. Send copies, not originals, as manuscripts cannot be returned. Deadline is tomorrow. 626-1481.

The Honolulu Chapter of The National Writers Association meeting with a writer's workshop on writing descriptions, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kapuna I, 1015 N. School St. 845-9585.

"Empowered by the Pen," workshop led by Tom Peek with writing exercises and discussion of the writing process for writers of all levels and all genres, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Volcano Art Center, Big Island; $55. (808) 967-8222.

Second annual Writing Contest, O'ahu Arts Center seeks submissions in fiction, nonfiction and poetry from Hawai'i residents; $10 fee per entry (one entry per category). Prospectus available at ez@hawaii.rr.com or by calling 627-1079. Deadline is Nov. 15.

The Hawai'i Review, the University of Hawai'i student-run literary and fine arts journal, calls for submissions of poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction from current graduate and undergraduate students for the Spring 2006 issue. Guidelines: 956-3030, hireview@hawaii.edu. Deadline is Dec. 31.

FOR KEIKI

Toddler Storytime, for ages 2-3, 10 a.m. Mondays, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

Tiny Tales for Tiny Tots, stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft to take home, for 4 and younger, 9-9:45 a.m. and 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Kalihi-Palama Public Library. 832-3466.

Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.

Preschool Craft & Storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.

Preschool Storytime, for ages 3-4, 10 a.m. Thursdays, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

Saturday Storytimes, 10 a.m. Saturdays, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

Keiki Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to: Lit Beat, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Lit Beat" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.