Botanical Illustrations from the Donald Angus Collection: 50 original botanical illustrations, most hand colored, were made in the 16th through 19th Centuries for plant documentation purposes. Fee $7.95. Call 847-3511 for more information. Bishop Museum Kahili Room, 9 am to 5 pm daily.
Now to Aug 27
No cholesterol vegetarian cooking class and nutrition seminar: Eight weekly classes will give recipes and information on healthy lifestyle. Material from the NEWSTART Program of the Weimar Institute in California. Call 247-5779 for registration. At the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 41-592 Poalima St. Each Sunday 2 to 4 pm.
Now to Sept. 17
Dinosaurs: Come face to face with 19 robotic dinosaurs that move, stomp, hiss and roar! Witness a 23 foot Tyrannosaurus rex roaring at three life size flesh eating Deinonychus. Dozens of interactive exhibits invite you to control the movements of a robotic duckbill dinosaur, unearth fossil casts, try on dinosaur costumes and crawl into a dinosaur nest with eggs! Admission $7.95 for adults, $6.95 for ages 6 to 17. Call 847-3511. Bishop Museum, 9 am to 5 pm.
The Case of the Disappearing Dinosaurs: Help solve the case at this fun, planetarium show. Learn about supernovas, comets, asteroids, and how they possibly could have led to the mass extinction of dinosaurs 65 million years ago. Call 847-8201. Bishop Museum Planetarium. Daily 11 am, 2 pm; Fridays and Saturdays 7 pm.
11 to 13
Ka Himeni `Ana: Hawaiian song contest encouraging the singing of Hawaiian songs in the traditional way, without amplification. Open to amateurs and professionals of all ages. Call 842-0421. Tickets $6/$8/$10. UH Manoa Orvis Auditorium.
12
Keiki and Adult Explorations at Sea Life Park: Whales and Dolphins. Team up with your favorite 4-5 year old and together dive into Hawaii's wondrous marine world. Each class focuses on a marine animal found at Sea Life Park. Through stories, crafts and live animal observations, you'll learn how whales are like us. Call 259-6476. Fee $15 for adult/child team, per session. Sea Life Park, 9 to 11 pm.
14
Free Diabetes Screening: Castle Medical Center Health Van will screen for diabetes. The Health Van will set up in the parking lot of the Waimanalo Library from 5:30 to 7 pm, prior to the Neighborhood Board meeting.
Waimanalo Neighborhood Board: Get involved with the issues facing our community. Waimanalo Library Meeting Room, 7:30 pm.
18, 19 & 20
Bank of Hawaii Cup: Olympic class volleyball comes to Hawaii for the first time ever! The Bankoh Cup is one of two opening rounds of the Women's World Volleyball Grand Prix. This prestigious event will feature four of the world's top seven women's volleyball teams as athletes from Cuba (currently ranked number one in the world and current favorite to win the gold at Atlanta in `96), Japan, China, and Team USA (led by former UH All-American Tee Williams) compete in a round robin tournament. For info 732-8805. At UH Special Events Arena.
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Talk Story with Eve Anderson: Share your ideas with your State Representative. At the Waimanalo Library, from 9 to 11 am.
Animal Training 101: Find out what happens behind the scenes to prepare for exciting and educational animal performances. What is a career in animal training like? Learn about the duties and backgrounds of the Sea Life Park animal care staff members. For ages 9 to 12. Fee $15. Call 259-6476 for information. Sea Life Park, 8:30 to 10:30 am.
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Ki ho'Alu Slack-key Festival: Annual festival sponsored by Bankoh will be a tribute to some of the late great Ki Ho'Alu artists, Gabby "Pops" Pahinui, Leland "Atta" Isaac, and Edwin "Sonny" Chillingworth. The concert will feature the Islands' premier slack-key performers including: Raymond Kane, Scott Williams, Brother Noland, James "Bla" Pahinui & the Native Hawaiian Band, Ledward Kaapana, HAPA, Cyril Pahinui, Pekelo and others. Call 239-4336 for information, at McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Park, 4 to 9 pm.
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Kailua/Waimanalo Water Quality Monitoring Project: Robert Herlinger AIA, planning consultant for Kawai Nui Heritage Foundation. A discussion of a master plan of the watershed. Call 941-8970. At the Kailua Recreational Center, 7 to 9 pm.
23
Abe, Gabe Jimmy and Friends: An evening at Honolulu Hale with Abe Weinstein Sixtette, Gabe Baltazar, and Jimmy Borges. Free, 7 to 9 pm.
24
Hiking Safety Seminar: A roundtable discussion on how to not become a statistic with representatives from the Honolulu Fire Department, Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club, Sierra Club, an Na Ala Hele/State of Hawaii Division of Forestry and Wildlife. Call 596-0588 for reservations and information. The Bike Shop, 1149 S. King Street, 7:15 pm.
On Going
Hula Halau Pukaikapuaokalani: Kumu Hula Ellen Castillo teaches at Pope School on Thursday afternoons, keikis at 2:30 pm and adults 3:30 pm.
Hula Halau He Makana O Aloha: Kumu Ali'i Manu O Kai. Classes for males and females, ages 8 to 100 years young. Everyone welcome. The rainbow would not be as beautiful with only one color. $25 per month. At Waimanalo School, Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 pm.
The Peoples Market: Locally grown produce at the Beach Park, every Thursday morning, 7:15 to 8:15 am.
Beginning Hula for Girls: Ages 4 to 9. Instructor Aunty U'i. Call 261-7716. Saturdays 10 to noon at Carey School.
Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens Guided Nature Walks: Hear what the nature experts have to say. It is highly recommended to bring: light raingear, insect repellent, walking shoes, and packed lunch. Saturdays enjoy a 3.5 mile tour. Sundays take a 2 mile stroll. Kaneohe: end of Luluku Road. Free, but call for reservations at 233-7323. Every Saturday: 10 am. Every Sunday: 1 pm.
Kama'aina Friday Night: Popular Hawaiian musical entertainment series in the Sea Lion Cafe. Kama'aina rates. Park, exhibits and concert: $9.95 for adults, $6.50 for juniors (6-12 years), $2.50 for children (4-5 years), free for children 3 and under. For concert only: $7.00 for adults and juniors; children 5 and under free. For information call 942-3100 or 259-7933. At Sea Life Park, 8:30 pm.
On Target: A TV health show with a local touch, On Target is a 13 part series that deals with health issues in a way that we can understand. Aug 6 Nutrition and Wellness. Aug 24 Cancer First and fourth Sunday of each month. KITV, 4 pm.
Waimanalo Neighborhood Board Highlights: July meeting includes action on Windward Triathlon, and 7-11 Liquor License request. Date/time: 6/1:30 pm, 7/11 am, 9/5 pm, 10/4 pm, 12/8:30 am, 13/3 pm, 14/2 pm.
Mission House Museum: Call 531-0481. Mission House Museum. Tuesday to Saturday 9 am to 4 pm. Sunday Noon to 4 pm.
Strolling Hula: Each Friday evening, 8 to 10 pm. In Waikiki between Saratoga Road and Kuhio Beach on Kalakaua Avenue.
Kulaiwi: Hawaiian language lessons via Cable TV. With Kumu Ekela Kaniaupio-Crozier, students learn through short scenes with conversation, review, and a viewers' hotline. Each Saturday, from 10 to 11 am, Oceanic Cablevision 26.
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