TODAY

ADOPTION INFORMATION SESSION presented by Hawaii International Child 5:30-7 p.m., 1168 Waimanu St.; learn the facts about intercountry adoption from an adoptive family; free. RSVP: 589-2367 ext. 207, Shannon@h-i-c.org.

"ASIA PACIFIC RELATIONS IN THE NEW ADMINISTRATION," lecture by security analyst and East-West Center in Washington director Satu Limaye, 6 p.m., Burns Hall, East-West Center Gallery; registration/pupu 5:30 p.m.; co-sponsor members $10, others $12. Reservations: 944-7111, ewcinfo@eastwestcenter.org, by noon Monday.

WAI'ANAE COAST NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING 7 p.m., Wai'anae Neighborhood Community Center.

WEDNESDAY

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

THURSDAY

"HOW DO I MAKE THIS MY PROFESSION?" Legal, medical, social service and education professionals to conduct free mentoring sessions with University of Hawai'i students 5-7:30 p.m., U.H. Manoa Queen Liliuokalani Center for Student Services, Room 411 and 412; sponsored by Hawaii Links for professional women of color; open to all students. Reservations: 956-2824, ejwhite@hawaii.edu.

DRIVING SMART: BASICS THAT SAVE MONEY AND THE ENVIRONMENT," tips from George Nitta, automotive repair industry veteran, on maximizing auto mileage and performance, 5:45 p.m., Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library reading room; free. 831-6831.

EXCHANGE CLUB OF DOWNTOWN HONOLULU luncheon 12 p.m., Oahu Country Club; featured speaker, Special Agent Daniel Yang of the U.S. Secret Service, on identity theft; $20 fee. Information: 524-0330 ext. 2, edracers@aol.com.

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

KULI'OU'OU/KALANI IKI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING 7 p.m. March 5, 'Aina Haina Public Library.

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

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

SATURDAY

FIRST SATURDAY collection drive benefiting Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii; bring new or gently used children's board games and arts and crafts supplies to American Savings Bank branches open on Saturday. www.asbhawaii.com.

KAILUA HIGH RECYCLING DRIVE, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., KHS parking lot. Donations of HI-5¢ redeemable cans, plastic bottles and glass bottles welcome to help fund Project Graduation.

NAVIGATING COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR LONG-TERM CARE, workshop for caregivers by AARP Hawaii and the Elderly Affairs Division 9:30-11:30 a.m., Mission Memorial Auditorium, next to Honolulu Hale; free. Register: 768-7700.

KUPUNA CONNECTIONS television series for seniors and their families, 8-8:30 a.m., channel 55; topic: Managing Arthritis Pain.

BILL'S BOOKMOBILE is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m., first Saturday monthly at 690 Pohukaina St., Kaka'ako; sponsored by Friends of the Library of Hawai'i.

HI5 RECYCLING DRIVE 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Leilehua High School parking lot; donations of HI5 cans and bottles welcome; proceeds to benefit the Senior Class and Project Graduation 2009. 542-1793.