TODAY

PACIFIC ASIAN LECTURE SERIES: Japan's Stock Market: The Last Samurai. Lecture by Robert Howe of Geomatrix and Akamai Capital 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. at University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Shidler College of Business, BusAd C-101; refreshments 5:30 p.m. in the faculty lounge, BusAd D-207; free. 956-8041.

LEGAL ASPECTS OF THE MUSIC BUSINESS, a seminar offered by Hawaii Small Business Development Center Network 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Honolulu Design Center, Cupola Theatre, 1250 Kapi'olani Blvd. Content: music business contracts (artist management, recording, publishing, merchandising); IP rights in music (copyrights and publicity rights); royalties (performing, mechanical, synchronization, copy and sales). Fee: $50. Register: jon.park@hawaii-sbdc.org or 945-1430.

TOMORROW

LILIUOKALANI TOASTMASTERS meeting 12:05 to 1:05 p.m., first and third Wednesdays monthly, Liliuo-kalani Building, 1390 Miller St. (Downtown); guests welcome. 587-3811.

THURSDAY

DEVELOPING NEW MARKETS FROM CHINA AND KOREA. Panel of experts to talk about the opening up of the China leisure travel market and its effect on Hawai'i, at Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, Mauna Kea Ballroom. Sponsored by Hawaii Society of Corporate Planners and Pacific & Asian Affairs Council. Cost: members $34, guests and nonmembers $40; no-host parking $4, valet parking $7. Registration: www.HSCP.org. Information: 537-2356 (Roberta Cullen).

UPCOMING

PACIFIC ASIAN LECTURE SERIES: HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT: NEEDS, TRENDS and OPPORTUNITIES. Lecture by Giles Hunt 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. July 22 at University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Shidler College of Business, BusAd C-101; refreshments 5:30 p.m. in the faculty lounge, BusAd D-207; free. 956-8041.

BEST PRACTICES FOR NONPROFIT BOARD GOVERNANCE. Workshop for nonprofit board members and executive directors of agricultural, environmental and rural community development organizations 9 a.m. to 2 p.m June 23 at Maui Tropical Plantation; $25 fee to include materials, morning refreshments and lunch; sponsored by the Agricultural Leadership Foundation of Hawaii and The Hawaii Alliance for Non-Profit Organizations; register by June 18. Registration: 947-2914 (Kim) or alfhoffice@hawaii.rr.com.

PACIFIC ASIAN LECTURE SERIES: WHERE ARE THE ENTREPRENEURS? Lecture by Ash Matar of VIP Transportation 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. June 24 at University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Shidler College of Business, BusAd C-101; refreshments 5:30 p.m. in the faculty lounge, BusAd D-207; free. 956-8041.

BUILDING YOUR DREAM HOME educational seminar 6 to 8 p.m. June 25 at Honolulu Country Club; how to select a builder and what you need to know about residential design, setting a budget, estimating financing and scheduling; free; space is limited. Reservation: 593-2808.

YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS A WEB SITE. E-marketing workshop 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 28 at Hawaii Women's Business Center, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A; learn to create a stunning, effective Web site for your business; members $25, nonmembers $30; register in advance. RSVP: 526-1001, fax 550-0724.

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