TOMORROW

PACIFIC ASIAN LECTURE SERIES: Facing the Challenges, International Trade and Foreign Policy. Lecture by Ambassador William Bodde (ret.) 4:15-5:30 p.m. at University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Shidler College of Business, C-101; refreshments 5:30 p.m. in the faculty lounge, D-207; free. 956-8041.

THE ART OF NETWORKING, a business networking event for young professional men and women, presented by Social Wahines (a social/business network for young professional women), Pacific Edge Magazine, Fashionista's Market and Tahiti Pearl Market, 6 to 9 p.m., July 29, E & O Trading Co. restaurant, Ward Centre; $10/members; $20 non-members; complimentary pupu and cocktails. Register: www.socialwahines.com/rsvp.

WEDNESDAY

BUILDING YOUR DREAM HOME seminar, 6-8 p.m., Honolulu Country Club; how to select a builder, what to know about residential design, setting a budget, estimating financing and scheduling; free. Reservations: 593-2808.

THURSDAY

NATIONAL KITCHEN AND BATH ASSOCIATION, Aloha Chapter, 5:30-8:30 p.m., July 31, 3660 on the Rise restaurant. Speaker: Suzie Williford, president-elect of the national organization, speaking on "The Luxury Sale - How to Succeed in this Affluent Niche," exploring past and future trends of the luxury market, and tips for selling high-end products, including decorative plumbing and hardware products. Local industry professionals, and kitchen and bath design students welcome. Information: 622-2215.

UPCOMING

DR. N.H. PAUL CHUNG MEMORIAL Lecture, noon Aug. 7 at Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki Ballroom (registration 11:30 a.m.); featured speakers: Dr. Ira Kasoff, deputy assistant secretary for Asia, U.S. Department of Commerce, and Dr. William Zarit, regional director for East Asia, U.S. Department of Commerce; $38 fee (includes lunch). RSVP: pami@hawaii.edu or 956-8041.

Business meetings of general interest are listed in the "Coming Events" column throughout the week. Submit notices at least two weeks in advance: Alan Yonan, Business Section, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; fax to 525-6763; or e-mail comingevents@honoluluadvertiser.com. For e-mailed releases, please include information in the body of the message, not in an attachment.