TODAY

IS THIS NORMAL FORGETFULNESS — or something more serious? Learn the signs of dementia for yourself or loved ones 5 to 6:30 p.m. at The Queen's Medical Center, Conference Center auditorium; cognitive changes expert Teepa Snow to talk; free.

KEIKI TALK STORY — THE STORY OF QUILTS. Ages 4 through 6 will enjoy this hands-on family activity conducted by retired children's librarian Kathy McGovern 10 to 11 a.m. at Mission Houses Museum, Chamberlain House kitchen; free.

LUNCH AND LEARNING to feature educator, Seigfried Ramler, author of "Nuremberg and Beyond," 11 a.m. at Temple Emanu-El; Ramler was a witness to Kristallnacht, participated in Kindertransport and was a translator at the Nuremburg Tribunal; free; all are welcome. 595-7521 (Richard Field).

EXCHANGE CLUB OF DOWNTOWN HONOLULU luncheon noon at O'ahu Country Club; speaker: Pearl Harbor survivor Harold O'Conner; lunch $20. Reservations: 524-0330 ext. 2, edracers@aol.com.

DIAMOND HEAD/KAPAHULU/ST. LOUIS HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m. at Ala Wai Clubhouse, second floor.

ALIAMANU/SALT LAKE/FOSTER VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m. at Oahu Veterans Center.

'EWA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m. at Ewa Beach Public Library.

KO'OLAULOA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m. at Hauula Community Center.

TOMORROW

EATING DISORDERS. Brown bag seminar presented by Mental Health America of Hawai'i 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Harris United Methodist church; experts to talk about assessment and treatment, the roles of dieting, nutrition and parents and more; donation of $10 to $25 requested. 521-1846, info@mentalhealth-hi.org.

FUNDRAISER FOR HAWAII BONE MARROW DONOR REGISTRY. 1970's themed dance party featuring live music, food and a raffle 6 p.m. at Dole Cannery Ballroom; more than a dozen musical groups; tickets $50 or reserve tables of 10 or 12. RSVP: 741-1222 (Annie) or 224-9987 (Wes).

UPCOMING

RED CROSS NURSE AIDE TRAINING, 5 to 9 p.m. Mon., Wed. and Fri., Nov. 16 to Jan. 15, 2010; learn caregiving skills useful for employment, emergencies and home caregiving; held on O'ahu and the Big Island; partial scholarships available. Registration/information: 739-8131 (Mary Meinel), www.hawaiiredcross.org.

ALZHEIMER'S ADVOCACY: HOW THE LEGISLATURE WORKS. Workshop by Mike Splaine, director of State Policy and Advocacy Programs, Alzheimer's Association, Washington, D.C. 10 a.m. to noon or 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 17 at Central Union Church, Mauka Parish Hall; free. Reservations: 591-2771. Information: www.alz.org/hawaii.

FLYER DESIGN CONTEST. University of Hawai'i at West O'ahu will award assorted electronic prizes to finalists for the best designed flyers; high school students grades 9-12 are eligible; send pdf file entries bearing creator's name, school, grade, phone number and e-mail address to uhwoflyercontest@uhwo.hawaii.edu or mail to 96-129 Ala Ike, Pearl City 96782. Information: uhwo.hawaii.edu/flyercontest.

FRIENDS OF KAILUA HIGH SCHOOL 5K/10K FUN RUN/WALK 7 a.m. Nov. 15 from the school gym; entry fees $25 with T-shirt, $15 no T-shirt or T-shirt only; Application form in Hawaii Sports magazine, at the school, at Active.com or 6:30 a.m. race day; packet pickup noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 14 at Kailua Running Company or 6 to 6:30 a.m. race day.