TODAY

LITERACY PROGRAM FUNDRAISER by the Learning for a Lifetime Foundation, 4 p.m., Wai'oli Tea Room; $45 includes tea and treats, entertainment and silent auction; proceeds to literacy programs for at-risk children and teens; mail check to P.O. Box 240627, Honolulu, HI 96824. 277-2503, info@kidstalkstory.com.

WHO'S KEEPING HAWAII GREEN, celebrate those who are working to preserve the environment, 5:30-9 p.m., Moanalua Gardens; cocktail reception and sit-down dinner featuring cuisine from Town, Nobu Waikiki, Beachhouse at the Moana, RumFire and Cake Envy; entertainment and awards program. Information/reservations: 386-2352.

SURF DISCUSSION, talk by legendary big-wave surfer Kimo Hollinger, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Chinatown Boardroom, 1160 Nu'uanu Ave.; free. 585-7200.

CANDIDATES FORUM, 7:30-9 p.m., Makiki District Park, arts and crafts building; sponsored by Makiki-Punchbowl Neighborhood Board. 944-9780.

KANE'OHE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., Windward Community College, Hale Akoakoa 103-106.

MAKIKI/LOWER PUNCHBOWL/TANTALUS NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., Makiki District Park, arts and crafts building.

WAI'ALAE-KAHALA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church.

TOMORROW

SEXUALITY AND ETHNICITY: ISSUES FROM A PHILIPPINE PERSPECTIVE, lecture by assistant professor Lilia Quindoza Santiago, 12:30-1 p.m., UH-Manoa, Saunders Hall 244; free; public welcome. 956-6086.