TODAY

WEST AFRICAN DRUM CLASSES, taught by Master Moussa Bangoura, 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays or 1-3:30 p.m. Saturdays, Kapi'olani Park, across from Waikiki Aquarium; $15 per class. 386-6326.

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

THURSDAY

BLOOD DRIVE, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Hawai'i Pacific University, Hawai'i Loa; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Leeward Community College; must be 18 or older, in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and present photo ID. 845-9966.

HAWAII LITERACY ORIENTATION, find out how to become a volunteer who teaches adults to read, 6-8 p.m., Advertiser Kapolei print distribution facility; or 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Feb. 7, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall; chance to sign up for training to follow. 537-6706.

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