TODAY

SEXUALITY AND ETHNICITY: ISSUES FROM A PHILIPPINE PERSPECTIVE, lecture by assistant professor Lilia Quindoza Santiago, 12:30 to 1 p.m., UH-Manoa, Saunders Hall 244; free; public welcome. 956-6086.

TOMORROW

HANAUMA BAY CLEANUP, volunteers needed, bring proof of residency, 8:30 to 11 a.m., meet at the visitors center; no reservations necessary. 395-1217.

TOUR OF WAHIAWA, sponsored by the Wahiawa Community and Business Association, 10 a.m. from Center Street; free; limited bus seating. Reservations: 621-5109, ext. 226.

TEAR IT UP, sensitive-document shredding events, with Better Business Bureau providing identity theft protection tips, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., McKinley High School, Mililani High School, Castle High School auditorium parking area and Access Information Management warehouse in Kailua, Kona, Big Island; three-box or -bag limit per person; free. www.hawaii.bbb.org, 536-6956, Neighbor Islands 877-222-6551.

HAWAII HUNTING AND FISHING DAY, benefit for Hawaii Foodbank, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sept. 21, Koko Head public shooting range; activities for kids and adults include archery, flycasting, firearms and lasershots; admission: canned goods or cash in exchange for activity script; experts will be on hand.

TESTING THE HEARING OF DOLPHINS, WHALES AND POLAR BEARS, part of the public lecture series "Whales: Wonders of the Ocean," 11 a.m. to noon, Bishop Museum, Castle Memorial Building, second floor; free with museum admission. 847-3511, www.bishopmuseum.org.

plantation legacy awardS dinner and fundraiser for Hawaii's Plantation Village, 5:30 p.m., The Willows restaurant; $100, tables seating four or eight available. 677-0110.

ma'o ORGANIC FARMS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER, to raise scholarship funds for Wai'anae youth to attend Leeward Community College, 6 to 9 p.m., Downtown at the Hawai'i State Art Museum; $125 or rates for tables of eight; checks payable to WCRC, P.O. Box 441, Wai'anae, HI 96792. 696-5569 (Summer Shimabukuro) or info@maoorganicfarms.org.

JUNIOR OPTIMIST CLUB, celebrating 10 years of serving the community; former members urged to attend; entertainment, silent auction, food ($8 preorder only), activities, Kaimuki Middle School cafetorium. More information: 284-5974 (Harvey Ouchi).

UPCOMING

PEACE DAY CELEBRATION, Bells for Peace ringing, education forum on conflict and mediation in schools and candlelight vigil, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 21, Hawai'i Convention Center; free. 586-8490, 956-4244.

Holiday Collection FOR THE TROOPS, donate local items and treats, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 21, Windward Mall center court or main entrances; wanted: Kona coffee, mochi crunch, macadamia nuts, crack seed, cookies, cuttlefish, University of Hawai'i logo wear, 2009 Hawai'i calendars, slippers and small holiday decorations; sponsored by Operation Home Front of Hawai'i.

BISHOP MUSEUM FUNDRAISING DINNER to support restoration of pieces in the collection, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 22, Morton's The Steakhouse, Ala Moana Center; $250. Reservations: 848-4170, angela.britten@bishopmuseum.org.

CASINO CHARITY CLASSIC for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, with pupu, entertainment, dancing, auction and more, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 26, The Plaza Club; $100. 521-8905, 593-4454.