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UPCOMING

TERMITE CONTROL PUBLIC INFORMATION SEMINARS, sponsored by the UH College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, featuring UH termite expert Julian Yates; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 2, Moanalua High School (information/required registration, 837-8466), or 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 3, Windward Community College (information/required registration, 235-7433); free.

STATEWIDE GREENHOUSE GAS WORKSHOPS, by Hawaii Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Task Force, on effects of existing laws, and state mandate for reducing emissions to 1990 levels or below in the next 11 years:

• Nov. 3: 5:30 p.m., Líhue Civic Center, Kauai.

• Nov. 4: 5 p.m., Pilina Building, Maui Community College, Maui.

• Nov. 16: 5:30 p.m., state Office of Aging Conference Room, Hilo, Big Island.

• Nov. 17: 5:30 p.m., Department of Liquor Control hearing room, Kona, Big Island.

• Nov. 24: 6 p.m., Kawänanakoa Middle School cafeteria, Oahu.

LEEWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE "ALOHA 'ÄINA EARTH DAY," one of a continuing series of recycling community cleanup collections of recyclable waste, including athletic shoes, tires, cooking oil, green waste, batteries, plastic, telephone books and magazines (no paint, hazardous fluids, microwave ovens, TVs or gas tanks); 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7, LCC parking lot; information/for curbside pickup or unwanted-car towing, Rene Mansho, 306-1876.

CLASSES AT THE GREEN HOUSE, Nov. 7, 224 Pakohana St., Pauoa Valley; $20 each; registration required, 524-8427, www.thegreenhousehawaii.com:

• "Living in Harmony with Nature ... Permaculture Basics," 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

• "It's Raining, It's Pouring ... Make a Rain Barrel Catchment System," to collect runoff water for use around the house; 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

• "Monarch Butterflies," a Keiki Explorer Club workshop; 12-1:30 p.m.; $20 fee for each parent/child team includes a take-home caterpillar and food (additional participants $10 each).

BE A GREENIE

FREE GARDEN MULCH, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, Hälawa Xeriscape Garden, 99-1269 Iwaena St., self-service; www.boardofwatersupply.com; 748-5041.

FRESH DAYS, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente; shop for affordable, fresh, locally grown produce, get information on shopping and eating healthier and try food samples; information, 432-2270:

• Honolulu Clinic, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fridays, main entrance and lobby area.

• Moanalua Medical Center, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays, main entrance.

• Waipio Clinic, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, front entrance and main lobby.

SIERRA CLUB is looking for hike/outing leaders (information, Stan Oka, 429-9814, or Deborah Blair, 955-4168), and for people willing to sign up as new Facebook friends; information, 538-6616.

KAUAI GARDEN HELP, volunteers needed to protect rare plants and ecosystems at National Tropical Botanical Garden on Kauai; help needed in administration, conservation, education, development, etc.; 808-332-7324, ext. 228, or volunteer@ntbg.org.

MAKIKI FOREST RESTORATION PROJECT, the Oahu Nä Ala Hele Trails and Access program needs volunteers to weed, pick up branches, plant, water and fertilize native plants as part of the Makiki Watershed Awareness Initiative forest restoration project. Bring long pants, long-sleeved shirt, shoes or boots, gloves, insect repellent, water and lunch; families welcome; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., selected Saturdays monthly; meet at Makiki forestry base yard above new Hawaii Nature Center (from Makiki Street, take a left onto Makiki Heights Drive; the area entrance is before first hairpin turn); 973-9782.

Niaulani Forest WorkDay, volunteers needed to preserve the rainforest; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. third Sunday of each month, Volcano Art Center, Niaulani campus, Volcano Village, Big Island; 808-967-8222.

TUESDAYS AT KANAHÄ, weekly beach cleanup and plant maintenance, coordinated by Community Pride at Kanahä Beach Park, Maui, 8-10 a.m. Tuesdays at the park; Valerie Vines Magee, 808-264-1454.

CHUN'S REEF BEACH/COAST CLEANUP by Adopt a Beach Hawaii and Save the Sea Turtles International; 12 p.m., last Saturday monthly, from 61-529 Kamehameha Highway, Hale iwa; trash bag, gloves and purified water provided; bring hat, sunscreen and beach shoes; 637-2211.

WAIMEA VALLEY offers daily guided activities, including wildlife walks, history walks, native plant walks; fees; information, www.waimeavalley.net, 638-7766.

WAIMEA VALLEY GREETER, volunteers needed one day a week for 2 1/2 hours; 638-7766.

SPECIAL

"PA'INA O KA HONUA: A DINNER PARTY FOR THE EARTH," annual fundraiser for The Sierra Club, with entertainment, local food and drink, including ice cream and locally brewed coffee, fine wines and silent auction; 6-9 p.m. Nov. 6, Richards Street YWCA; open to the public; $40 per person, $70 for two (additional tickets $35); information/tickets, 538-6616, www.hi.sierraclub.org.

HONEYBEE VARROA PROJECT, an islandwide study (within the University of Hawai'i College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources) of viruses in wild honeybee colonies, asks anyone seeing a wild honeybee colony on Oahu to call 956-2445; for information, go to www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/HoneyBee Varroa.