World Peace Walk, commemoration of Mahatma Gandhi's life and message of peace, with interfaith dialogues and cultural program; 8 a.m. today; walk starts at Magic Island; www.cosmicyoga.net, cosmicyoga@hawaiiantel.net.

Introduction to Zen meditation; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. today; Palolo Zen Center, 2747 Wai'oma'o Road; free; 735-1347.

Dignity Honolulu Solidarity Sunday liturgy, part of nationwide remembrance of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender individuals who have experienced suffering through physical, emotional and spiritual violence; 7:30 p.m. tomorrow; St. Mark's Episcopal Church; 352-7558, dignity_honolulu@catholic.org.

Animal-blessing ceremony, celebration of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi; 10:15 a.m. tomorrow; St. Clement's Church; free; 955-7745.

Animal-blessing ceremony; 1-3 p.m. today; sponsored by Unity Church of Hawaii; Waikiki Playground (makai of Waikiki Elementary School); free; 735-4436.

Thanksgiving festival, prayer service followed by fellowship, dinner and entertainment; 2 p.m. tomorrow; Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii, 215 N. Kukui St.; free; 538-7778.

Jewish Community Services annual volunteer dinner, with keynote speaker Gov. Linda Lingle; 5:30 p.m. tomorrow; Hale Koa Hotel; $50; 595-7521, ext. 206.

"How Safe are Our Nation's Freedoms?" Interfaith Alliance Hawai'i's annual celebration dinner with keynote speaker, U.S. Rep. Mazie Hirono; 6 p.m., registration begins at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow; Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin; $15 ($10 students, free for children 12 and younger); 779-3606 or samcox@hawaii.rr.com.

Choral Evensong, organ and choral music directed by John Renke; 7:30 p.m. tomorrow; St. Andrew's Cathedral; calabash offering; 524-8222, ext. 217.

Forgive for Good workshop, learn forgiveness methods to benefit self and others; 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Oct. 8, Cameron Center Auditorium, Wailuku, Maui, and Oct. 9, Farrington High School; free; 226-6797.

"A Christian Response to AIDS in Hawai'i"; 7 p.m. Friday; Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; free; 203-6702.