TOMORROW

BLOOD DRIVE 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kapolei Shopping Center; donors must be ages 18 and over, in good health, 110 pounds or more with valid photo ID containing date of birth. Appointments: www.bbh.org, 845-9966.

SUNDAY

KADOMATSU WORKSHOP 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i; learn to make your own kadomatsu, the Japanese pine and bamboo New Year's display; members $50, nonmembers $60. Information/registration: 945-7633, ext. 39 or takamune@jcch.com.

UPCOMING

BLOOD DRIVE 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 28 at Waterfront Plaza; donors must be ages 18 and over, in good health, 110 pounds or more with valid photo ID containing date of birth. Appointments: www.bbh.org, 845-9966.

ELDER CARE WORKSHOPS: Home Care & Equipment Safety 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Jan. 7, 2010, and Home Care & Medication Safety 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Jan. 13, both at 1580 Makaloa St., Suite 1060; free; sponsored by Attention Plus Care. Reservations: 440-9372. Information: www.attentionplus.com.

GRASSROOTS FUNDRAISING WORKSHOPS Jan. 9 at 949 Kapi'olani Blvd., Suite 100, to help nonprofits improve fundraising techniques: "Successful Fundraising in Challenging Times" 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and "Building Your Mid-Level Donor Program" 1 to 4 p.m.; $25 per workshop; sponsored by Hawaii People's Fund; register by Jan. 2. www.ChangeNotCharity.org, 845-4800 or people@lava.net.

EAST-WEST CENTER 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA DINNER from 5:30 p.m. Jan. 9 at Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom; $250, tables of 10 from $2,500; international dress or business attire requested. Information/reservations: 944-7105 or www.EastWestCenter.org/giving.

HONOLULU HABITAT FOR HUMANITY information meetings for those interested in applying for its home program: 6:45 p.m. Jan. 20 at 'Aiea Public Library; 11 a.m. Jan. 23 at Papakolea Community Center; 6:45 p.m. Jan. 26 and 11 a.m. Jan. 30 at Waimänalo Public Library; free. 538-7070.