SPECIAL EVENTS

Book Sale, hardcover nonfiction books 75 cents each, plus other items at discounted prices offered by the Friends of Pearl City Library, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Pearl City Library; free admission. 453-6566.

'Olelo Hawai'i, Hawaiian language celebration, book signings, interactive painting, poi pounding and Hawaiian games in celebration of the store's 16th anniversary, 2-4 p.m. today, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse; free. 596-8885.

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. www.hawaiipublicradio.org/aloha shorts.htm.

Talk Story Radio, weekly radio show, hosted by Jeff Gere, 5:30 p.m. Mondays on Hawaii Public Radio station KIPO 89.3 FM, 7 p.m. Thursdays on KTUH 90.3 FM. This week, Cathy "Tita" Collins tells "Kahuna 'Ana'Ana & Territorial Take-Over," Jeff Gere tells "Two Tutu," and Marie Solomon tells "Passing 'Ike." www .talkstoryradio.com.

7th annual Native American Flute and Storytelling Concert, stories from Troy and Liz De Roche and four native flute players, 6:30-9 p.m. Monday, UH-Manoa Center for Hawaiian Studies; free. 734-8018.

"Eyewitness to History," talk by Hawai'i author Jim Becker, noon1 p.m. Tuesday, Rotary Club of Honolulu meeting, Royal Hawaiian hotel's Monarch Room; lunch and talk $18.35. Reservations: 922-5526.

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.

Book the 13th, release party for the final installment in Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunatate Events series, "The End," 6-8 p.m. Friday, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center; free. 949-7307.

18th annual Talk Story Festival, featuring Hawai'i and Mainland storytellers including Alton Chung, Lopaka Kapanui, Kathy "Tita" Collins, Erica Lann-Clark with Jeff Gere as host: spooky stories, 6:30-9 p.m. Friday; epic adventures, 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday; tales and tunes, 5:308 p.m. Oct. 15; Ala Moana Beach Park McCoy Pavilion auditorium; also, storytelling workshop, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 15 in the auditorium; free. www.honoluluparks.com.

Writers' Night Out, readings and performances by Kealoha, Brenda Kwon, Chris McKinney and Lois Ann Yamanaka, 7:30 p.m. Friday, UH-Manoa Campus Center Ballroom; free, sponsored by Bamboo Ridge Press. 626-1481.

Young Minds I: Writing Your Children's Book, workshop led by Cristina Salat on how to appeal to children through various genres including picture books, nonfiction and fiction for early, middle and young readers, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Volcano Art Center, Big Island; $55. (808) 967-8222.

Children's Literature Hawai'i Children's Used Book Sale, large selection of books, videos and music for children, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, UH-Manoa Outreach College courtyard (Krauss Hall); sales benefit the Biennial Conference on Literature and Hawai'i's Children; free admission, $3 credit on campus parking. 373-9522.

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.