TODAY

ENGINEERING WITHOUT BORDERS, presentation by civil engineer Cathy Leslie, executive director of Engineering Without Borders, which advocates sharing engineering expertise with the international disadvantaged community, 4:30 p.m. at University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Center for Korean Studies; sponsored by the College of Engineering; free. RSVP: engevent@hawaii.edu or 956-7727.

WAIKIKI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m. at Waikiki Community Center.

BOTTOM and PELAGIC FISHERIES to be discussed by the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1164 Bishop St., Suite 1400; Hawai'i Archipelago Plan Team convenes 8:30 a.m. May 14 and 15 to discuss seabed biodiversity and ecosystem models; public welcome. www.wpcouncil.org.

LEGISLATORS TALK STORY WITH VETERANS to determine their needs, 9 to 11 a.m. at West Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery, Kailua, Kona, Big Island. 586-8510.

MEDITATION FOR MINDFULNESS, six-session course, 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, May 13-June 17 at University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Physical Education Complex 245, Studio 3; basics of sitting, standing, walking and eating meditation in the Theravada Buddhist tradition; non-religious; fee: $45. Register: 956-8400, www.outreach.hawaii.edu/noncredit.

TOMORROW

CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK EVENT, special magic and balloon-sculpting show by Kelvin Chun, 5:30 p.m. at Waipahu Public Library; free.

DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES PUBLIC HEARING, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Lihikai Elementary School, Kahului, Maui; on proposed fishing rule changes: net use restrictions, bag limits, two pole per person limit, snagging prohibitions and report requirements. Information: www.state.hi.us/dlnr.

KAHALU'U NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m. at KEY Project, 47-200 Waihe'e Road.

KALIHI VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m. at Akira Sakima Recreation Center, 1911 Kamehameha IV Road.

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, 226 N. Kuakini St., first floor WO 4 Conference Room. 454-0699, www.rehabhospital.org.

THURSDAY

FUNDRAISING LU'AU FOR WAIALUA HIGH ROBOTICS TEAM, 6 to 9 p.m. at Dole Plantation, featuring Hawaiian food, entertainment and a silent auction; tickets $35, available at Dole or through team members. Information: 621-8408.

SURF TALK STORY, featuring veteran North Shore lifeguard and 2007 Pipeline bodysurfing champion Mark Cunningham, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Chinatown Boardroom, 1160 Nu'uanu Ave.; free.

MAKIKI/LOWER PUNCHBOWL/TANTALUS NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD, 7 p.m. at Makiki District Park, Arts & Crafts Building, 1527 Ke'eaumoku St.

FRIDAY

KANE'OHE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m. at Windward Community College, Hale Akoakoa 103-105.

National Bike To Work DAY, sponsored by Hawaii Bicycling League and the City and County of Honolulu. HBL will staff park-and-rides islandwide, advise on proper technique and lead biking groups. Pau hana celebration 6 p.m. at Gordon Biersch, followed by 7:30 p.m. rally at Tamarind Park. Consult www.hbl.org for ride times, ride leader contacts and park and ride locations. Information: 768-8335 (Chris Sayers).