MEET NEIL ABERCROMBIE, longtime U.S. representative who is running for governor in 2010: 7-9 p.m., Waipahu Middle School cafeteria; 7-9 p.m. Aug. 18 at Kipapa Elementary School cafeteria; 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at Stevenson Middle School cafeteria; free. 589-2237.

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

THURSDAY

DAY-USE MOORING BUOY HEARING 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Kealakehe High School cafeteria, Kailua, Kona, Big Island; public input sought by Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding long-range planning, funding and management of boat anchoring sites that protect coral reefs. www.malamakai.org.

NEWCOMERS CLUB OF HONOLULU welcome coffee 10-11:30 a.m.; call for location. 591-7600, www.newcomersclubofhonolulu.org.