TODAY

WAI'ANAE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD will recess during August.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP meeting, 10-11:30 a.m., Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, first floor lanai. 531-3511,www.rehabhospital.org.

CREDIT SCORE IMPROVEMENT seminar sponsored by Northstar Family of Companies, 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 4 and 5, 333 Queen St., seventh floor; learn how FICO scores can affect all facets of your life and how to improve them; free. 536-3656, ext. 740.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS of the mentally ill meet 6-7:30 p.m., Diamond Head Mental Health Center. 733-9260.

TOMORROW

HOSPICE HAWAII HONOLULU GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP meeting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hospice Hawaii. 924-9255.

HAWAII STITCHERY AND FIBRE ARTS GUILD MEETING 7 p.m., Academy Arts Center at Linekona; featuring a presentation on "Image Transfer to Fabric and Paper"; public welcome.

MANOA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING 7 p.m., Noelani Elementary School cafeteria.

THURSDAY

SPINAL CORD INJURY support group meeting, 2-3 p.m., Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, first floor lanai. 531-3511,www.rehabhospital.org.

Multiple Sclerosis sufferers and families meeting, 5:30-7 p.m., 505 Ka'ahi St., Phase II Conference Room, 'Iwilei. 532-0811.

ID THEFT AWARENESS AND AVOIDANCE WORKSHOPS, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at Kailua Public Library, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 8 at 'Aina Haina Public Library and 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12 at Waimanalo Public Library; by identity theft risk management specialist Welmon "Rusty" Walker Jr.; free.

MCCULLY/MO'ILI'ILI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING 6:30 p.m., Washington Middle School cafeteria.

DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING 7 p.m., Pauahi Recreation Center.

KAILUA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING 7 p.m., Kailua Recreation Center.

KULI'OU'OU/KALANI IKI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., 'Aina Haina Library.

SATURDAY

BENEFIT CAR WASH for Palama Settlement youth programs, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Honolulu Ford, 1370 N. King St. or Damien Memorial School, 1401 Houghtailing St.; order $5 tickets by calling 845-3945 or pay cash at event. Information: 848-2521 (Larry Sweets).

Bowl for Kids' Sake bowl-a-thon benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Honolulu, 9 a.m.-midnight at 'Aiea Bowl. Information: www.honolulubowl.kintera.org or 695-4558 (Hazel).

PACIFIC AVIATION MUSEUM remote control aircraft show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 8 and 9, Hangar 37, Ford Island; free with museum admission. Information: www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

SOLAR OPEN HOUSE, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in 'Ewa Beach; observe installation of a system and learn how solar saves money and energy. RSVP: 262-6600 (John).

ANTIQUE SHOW AND TELL, 2-7 p.m., Bailey House Museum, Wailuku, Maui; sharing of historic heirlooms and professional evaluations; Maui Historical Society members free, nonmembers $5. 808-244-3326,www.mauimuseum.org.

UPCOMING

DOG DAY IN THE PARK, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 9, Thomas Square; meet the breeds fun day for dog enthusiasts: 9 a.m. fun trial and Sheltie fun match, 1 p.m. chihuahua Olympics and free handling class by Hawaiian Kennel Club; free.

LIBRARY HOPPING BUS TOUR of historic Hawaiian collections and literature, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 15; sites to include the archives of Mission Houses, Bishop Museum, Alu Like and Central Union Church; $35, MHM members $25; lunch sold separately. Reservations by Aug. 12: 447-3929.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY informational sessions for families in need of home repairs or with land to build on: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at Papakolea Community Center; 6:30 p.m. Aug. 26 at Waimanalo Public Library; free. Information: 538-7070.78

BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE for Palolo Elementary; drop off donations 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Aug. 22 and 23 at Kahala Mall, between Macy's and Longs; items needed: No. 2 pencils, three-hole folder paper, black-and-white composition books, rulers, backpacks and slippers sizes 8-11; mail monetary donations payable to Rotary Club of East Honolulu to P.O. Box 10401, Honolulu, HI 96816.

STRESS TO SUCCESS, inspirational talk by Dr. John Demartini, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 27, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, Manoa Grand Ballroom, 5th floor; $20 in advance, $25 at the door; also, THE BREAKTHROUGH EXPERIENCE, two day transformational seminar, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 29 and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 30, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort and Spa; ticket prices vary. www.drdemartini.com or 888-DEMARTINI.