Free discussion focuses on obesity
Hear a longtime vegan’s theory on how animal consumption and junk food relate to obesity in a seminar Sept. 19 at Castle Medical Center’s wellness auditorium.
William Harris, a vegetarian since 1950 and a vegan since 1964, discusses obesity and answers other diet-related questions in the free lecture presented by Castle and the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii.
The talk runs 7 to 8:30 p.m. Registration is required and space is limited. Call 263-5400 or visit castlemed.org.
For a bite beforehand, join Harris for a vegan buffet at Castle’s Bistro Restaurant, at the lower level of the center, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The menu features cold and hot dishes. Cost is $10. Registration not required.
» Also at Castle: Learn to make vegan one-pot meals Sept. 26 at the center. The class runs 6 to 7 p.m.; cost is $10. Register at least two days ahead. Call 263-5400 or visit castlemed.org.
Gluten-free, vegan dishes star at meal
Vegan, gluten-free fare never tasted so good: Butternut Squash Soup with Caramelized Walnuts and Chickpea Taro Croquettes are just part of the upcoming gourmet menu for dinner 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 25 at Church of the Crossroads.
Other dishes include Crispy Green Salad with Hibiscus Vinaigrette and Vibrant Beet & Quinoa Pilaf.
Cost is $20 advance, $22 at the door subject to availability. To-go meals will also be available.
The church is at 1212 University Ave. Email macrocommhi@hawaii.rr. com; reserve a spot by Sept. 22.
Japanese chamber holds foodie event
An impressive lineup of restaurants, including Alan Wong’s, Beachhouse at the Moana, Le Bistro, Il Lupino, and Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar, will be serving up dishes alongside an extensive selection of wines at the 12th Annual Chopsticks & Wine event on Oct. 2.
The Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce event will also feature a special wine tasting, for which there are limited tickets.
The event runs 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hawaii Convention Center. Cost is $125; wine tasting is $75. Limited tables are also available, starting at $2,500.
To purchase tickets, call the chamber at 949-5531.
Panda Express offers fundraising
Need to raise funds for your school, youth group, team, church group, sorority or fraternity, or after-school program? Panda Express can help.
Sign up throughout the year to get on the eatery’s schedule, and on the scheduled date your organization will receive 20 percent of purchases by customers who present a fundraising flier to the cashier.
Through Dec. 31, all organizations are eligible to win an additional $1,000; the group that raises the most money wins.
Preregister at www.pandaexpress.com and read the policies and guidelines.
