TODAY

ARBOR DAY PLANT SALE, native and nonnative plant sale sponsored by Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife: 8 a.m. to noon at Makiki Heights base yard on Oahu (973-9784) or 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hilo base yard (974-4221) or Waimea office (887-6061) on the Big Island; prices $1 for dibble tubes to $15 for large potted plants; proceeds to support DOFAW nurseries and forest management.

SIERRA CLUB ANNUAL FUNDRAISER, 6 to 9 p.m. at Richards Street YWCA, local grinds by Laniakea Restaurant, wine and beer by Kona Brewing Company, entertainment by Two Shades of Blue and silent auction of "green" items; $40 per person, $70 for two, each additional $35. Tickets: www.hi.sierraclub.org. Information: 538-6616.

CHOICES AT THE END OF LIFE, learn the importance of advance directives, 10 to 11 a.m. at Kaiser Honolulu Clinic 1BC; also 10 a.m. Nov. 9 at Pohai Nani Retirement Community auditorium; free. Registration: 432-2235.

SATURDAY

VETERANS DAY PARADE, hoolaulea and high school ROTC drill meet 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Waianae Boat Harbor; Nanakuli High School to host islandwide high school ROTC drill teams; free. 697-7012

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

YARD SALE, to benefit Waipahu Aloha Club 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 94-091 Waipio Point Access Road, behind Waipahu High School. 675-0093, kimgolis@hawaii.rr.com.

RUMMAGE, CRAFTS AND BAKED GOOD SALE, to benefit Hawaii's Plantation Village living museum, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 94-695 Waipahu St.; homemade mochi, bibinka, tsukemono and much more; regular docent tours; free admission and parking. 677-0110, www.hawaiiplantationvillage.org.

CHILD CAR SEAT INSPECTIONS, 9 to 11 a.m. at Babies "R" Us, across from Pearl City Walmart; certified child passenger safety technician will check child car and booster seats; free; first come, first served; sponsored by Kaiser Permanente. 454-8438.

HEALTH FAIRS, for seniors, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Windward Mall; for all ages 9 a.m. to noon at Wahiawa Hongwanji; speakers, exhibits, presentations, prizes and entertainment; free.

BILL'S BOOKMOBILE, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 690 Pohukaina St., Kakaako; sales on holiday and children's books, romance novels and videos; proceeds to Hawaii's libraries. 536-4174.

NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY LAND TRUST, meeting to present the Draft Pupukea Paumalu Long-Range Resources Management Plan to the community, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday or 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Sunset beach Elementary School cafeteria; view the plan at http://northshoreland.org (the latest, learn more), Kahuku or Waialua public libraries or the school library and office.

UPCOMING

HAWAII LITERACY ORIENTATION, learn how to become a volunteer tutor, teaching adults to read 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 8 at Borders Ward Center. RSVP: 537-6706.

MINI AT THE MARKETPLACE, fourth annual Mini Cooper Car Show 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 8 at the Aloha Tower Marketplace, Boat Days promenade; bring a new unwrapped Toys For Tots toy; sponsored by Hawaii Mini Motoring Club.

IS THIS NORMAL FORGETFULNESS OR SOMETHING MORE SERIOUS? Learn the signs of dementia for yourself or loved ones, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12 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. Nov. 12 at Mission Houses Museum, Chamberlain House kitchen; free.

LUNCH AND LEARNING, to feature educator Seigfried Ramler, author of "Nuremberg and Beyond," 11 a.m. Nov. 12 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 Nov. 12 at Oahu Country Club; speaker: Pearl Harbor survivor Harold O'Conner; $20. Reservations: 524-0330, ext. 2, edracers@aol.com.

FUNDRAISER FOR HAWAII BONE MARROW DONOR REGISTRY. 1970s dance party featuring live music, food and a raffle, 6 p.m. Nov. 13 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).

RAIN BARREL CATCHMENT WORKSHOP, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 14 at Halawa Xeriscape Garden, Halawa Valley Central Park Industrial Area; learn how to conserve by catching rain water to irrigate the garden; lecture $5, lecture and 55-gallon rain barrel $35 (must have appropriate transport); register by Nov. 11. 748-5363 or tours@hbws.org.

RED CROSS NURSE AIDE TRAINING, 5 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Nov. 16 to Jan. 15; learn caregiving skills useful for employment, emergencies and home caregiving; held on Oahu and the Big Island; partial scholarships available. Registration/Information: 739-8131 (Mary Meinel), www.hawaiiredcross.org.

VETERANS APPRECIATION DAY, noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 21 at 1298 Kukila St., Foster Village; barbecue plates, entertainment, door prizes and silent auction; tickets $20; sponsored by Oahu Veterans Center. www.oahuveteranscenter.com, 422-4000.

HELEMANO FARMS, home-grown Norfolk Island pine Christmas trees available from Nov. 27; also wreathes and Leyland cypress trees; advance sale tickets available for nonprofit fundraising. www.HelemanoFarms.com, 622-4287.

MULTIFAMILY GARAGE SALE, to benefit Mililani Tennis Kidz, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 28 at Mililani High School's lower parking lot.