TODAY

4TH ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE COMMUNITY FORUM by Kokua Council, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Harris United Methodist Church, Miyama Main Hall; Govinda vegetarian buffet, dessert by Eloise; $5 donation; panel by legislators, administrators and community advocates; vote for legislative priorities. 597-8838 (Laura Manis).

TOMORROW

PUBLIC HEARING by the Department of Land and Natural Resources on the Mala Boat Ramp dredging project, 5:30-7 p.m. at Lahaina Intermediate School on Maui; a representative of American Marine Corporation will share current information with boaters. 808-243-5824.

DISCOVERING NEW MINERALS ON MARS, free lecture by Dr. Victoria Hamilton on what Mars minerals tell us about the planet and how they influence selection of a landing site for the 2009 Mars rover mission, 7:30 p.m., NASA Pacific Regional Planetary Data Center, HIGP/SOEST University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Pacific Ocean Science and Technology Building, Room 544, 1680 East-West Road. Information: 956-3132.

NO WAY, I HATE HAMLET, a three-class course being offered 5-6:30 p.m. today, Nov. 6 and 13 at University of Hawai'i-Hilo Performing Arts Center, Green Room: 808-974-7642.

NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, Hawai'i Kai, 7 p.m., Hahai'one Elementary School.

WEDNESDAY

TODAY'S KUPUNA, issues of interest to senior citizens and their families, 7 p.m. 'Olelo Community Television, Channel 52 and 6-7 a.m. Sundays, Radio 5.6 FM or 2.3 AM. 946-3888.

LEGAL LINE HOTLINE Call 6-7 p.m. to speak with an attorney at no charge: 537-1868; call 537-9140 for free referrals (www.hawaiilawyerreferral.com); sponsored by Hawaii State Bar Association.

THURSDAY

DONATE A PAINTING OR COLLECTIBLE to raise funds for TAOACT Foundation, which supports alternative treatments for cancer, through Dec. 24 at Neal's Art For Sale! Gallery, 1016 Kapahulu Ave., Kilohana Square. 737-1368.

NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, Kuli'ou'ou/Kalani Iki, 7 p.m., 'Aina Haina Public Library.

NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, McCully/Mo'ili'ili, 7 p.m., King William Lunalilo Elementary School cafeteria.

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

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

FRIDAY

COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at John A. Burns School of Medicine, Medical Education Building, Kaka'ako; free blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar screenings, body mass index analysis, nutrition, bone marrow and blood drive information, entertainment and food at the Kulia Grill; free.

MENDED HEARTS LUNCHEON, Aloha Chapter 14, a support group for survivors of heart disease, will gather 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Kapi'olani Community College, Kaikena Restaurant, Tamarind Room; featured speaker, Dr. Mehmet Oz, heart surgeon and Oprah's frequent guest, and dietitian Bob Greene; $12 fee. Register by Monday: 456-4871.