Dietitian touts good of veggies

The Vegetarian Society of Hawaii welcomes dietitian Brenda Davis’ insights on plant-based diets and the prevention of chronic diseases at its monthly meeting, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at McCoy Pavilion in Ala Moana Beach Park.

Davis, an internationally recognized authority on vegetarian and vegan nutrition, will also speak 7-9 p.m. March 1 at Cameron Center, 95 Mahalani St., in Wailuku on Maui.

Both lectures are free. The society can be reached at 944-8344.

Tour examines Chinatown food

Explore Chinatown with the "Slow Food Chinatown Tour" on Sunday to learn about seafood and produce, visit temples and noodle factories, and sample foods such as manapua, crack seed and lumpia.

The tour takes place on foot, so wear comfortable walking shoes and sunscreen, and bring along some water.

The event is held 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. the last Sunday of every month through June 29.

Cost is $40. Reservations are required; visit bit.ly/chinatowntour. Meeting location will be provided after payment is received.

Kiwanis selling breakfast plate

The Kiwanis Club of Honolulu is holding its annual breakfast fundraiser, 7 to 10:30 a.m. March 9 at Noelani School cafeteria.

For $6, diners will receive pancakes, Portuguese sausage, scrambled eggs, juice, milk and coffee.

Reserve your ticket early by calling Dr. Eugene Young at 533-7478. Or, stop by the school that day to eat in, take out or drive through.

For more information, call Ron Pineda at 927-0810 or email ronpineda@aol.com.