TODAY

BLOOD DRIVE, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Windward Community College; must be 18 or older, in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and present photo ID. 845-9966.

SILENT MARCH, in honor of Kim Kaniho Batoon, 5:30 p.m., state Capitol; sponsored by the Hawaii Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

HONOLULU GAY SUPPORT GROUP, discussion of relevant issues, 7:30 p.m., Waikiki Community Center, Room 202A. 537-2000.

TOMORROW

TODAY'S KUPUNA, issues of interest to senior citizens and their families, 7 p.m., 'Olelo Community Television, channel 52, and 6-7 a.m. Sundays, Cox Radio AM/FM. 946-3888.

HOSPICE HAWAII 'AIEA GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Kapi'olani Medical Center/Pali Momi. 924-9255.

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

BLOOD DRIVE, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Leeward Community College; must be 18 or older, in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and present photo ID. 845-9966.

THURSDAY

BLOOD DRIVE, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Campus Center Ballroom; must be 18 or older, in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and present photo ID. 845-9966.

EXCHANGE CLUB OF Downtown honolulu, meeting featuring Leah Marx, head of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, discussing the ignition interlock device and the new law that requires its use, 12 p.m., Oahu Country Club; 524-0330, ext. 2.

FRIDAY

DR. Stanley Ann Dunham: An Extraordinary Woman and Her Work, Women's Studies colloquium on the anthropological research of Barack Obama's mother, with a special appearance by his sister, Maya Soetoro-Ng, 3-5 p.m., University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Kuykendall Hall 209; free.

BLOOD DRIVE, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Hawai'i Pacific University, Hawai'i Loa Campus; must be 18 or older, in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and present photo ID. 845-9966.

SATURDAY

FEATHER KAHILI MAKING WORKSHOP, presented by Kapolei Hawaiian Civic Club and the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bishop Museum, Paki Rooms 1 and 2; $55, tools and materials included; register by Sept. 10. 596-8155, 800-709-2642 (Neighbor Islands), events@hawaiiancouncil.org.

SCHOOL RECYCLING DRIVE, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Kailua High School parking lot. Donations of HI-5¢ redeemable cans, plastic bottles and glass bottles welcome to help fund KHS Project Graduation 2009.

HAWAII WOMEN'S LEGAL FOUNDATION GALA FUNDRAISER, at Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Ballroom: silent auction 5:30 p.m. featuring resort stays, award-winning restaurants, golf and original arts and crafts by Hawai'i attorneys, 7 p.m. dinner; $150, table rates; proceeds to Hawai'i's women and children in need; 754-3305, kimfdj@aol.com, 524-1800.

KALIHI WAENA STREAM BANK RESTORATION, help create a Hawaiian garden for community members to cultivate and harvest edible and medicinal plants, 8:30-11:30 a.m.; meet at Kalihi Waena Elementary; wear covered shoes, work clothes and a hat; refreshments provided. 381-3643, kaupa@googlegroups.com.