SPECIAL EVENTS

Youth Speaks Workshop, participants create a body of writing, guided by discussions led by Youth Speaks member, leading to the art of the spoken word, sponsored by GiRL FeST Hawaii, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today, The ARTS at Marks Garage; $5. 599-3931, www.girlfest hawaii.org.

From the Page to the Stage, spoken word workshop with Rachel Kann, sponsored by GiRL FeST Hawaii, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, The ARTS at Marks Garage; $10. 599-3931, www.girlfesthawaii.org.

Aloha Shorts, weekly radio show with readings of stories from local authors, 5 p.m. Mondays, on Hawaii Public Radio station KIPO 89.3 with host Cedric Yamanaka. This week, Nara Cardenas reads Juliet Kono's "Anniversary." www.hawaiipublic radio.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, Nyla Ching-Fujii and "Tita" Kathy Collins join Gere in the program, "They Met Pele." www.talkstory radio.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.

Girl Slam, guest poets from Def Poetry and local talent compete, music by DJ Rebel, part of GiRL FeST Hawaii, 7 p.m. Wednesday (competition sign-up 6:15 p.m.), The ARTS at Marks Garage; $5-$10 suggested donation. 599-3931, www.girlfesthawaii.org.

"Archipelago," Susan Middleton and David Liittschwager discuss their new book of photographs from the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Hanauma Bay Education Center Theater; free. 397-5840.

"Tales From Around the World," storyteller Karen Yamamoto Hackler shares stories from Hawai'i and Japan, 7 p.m. Thursday, 'Aiea Public Library; free. 483-7333.

FOR WRITERS

Zine Workshop, learn independent media techniques in publishing from Otto, sponsored by GiRL FeST Hawaii and Zang Pictures, 2:305:30 p.m. today, The ARTS at Marks Garage; $5 supply fee. 599-3931, www.girlfesthawaii.org.

National Writers Association, Honolulu chapter, meets to critique manuscripts (bring 10 copies of one manuscript, up to eight pages long), 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kapuna I, 1015 N. School St. 845-9585.

Windward Community College seeks former students and faculty or others affiliated with the campus with memories, stories and art they would like to share for the 25th anniversary edition of the college's literary and art journal, Rain Bird. Entry forms available at Hale Akoakoa on campus or download from www.wcc.hawaii.edu/rainbird. Deadline for entries is Sept. 23.

2nd 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 via ez@hawaii.rr.com or 627-1079. Deadline is Nov. 15.

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