Hawaii and Its People: Paintings, works on paper and decorative arts reflect the pictorial history of Hawaii. Call 532-8700 for info. Honolulu Academy of Art.
Now to January 2
What about AIDS?: Exhibition seeks to help everyone understand AIDS and avoid high risk behaviors. Through personal stories, photo essays, and computer, video and interactive devices, the exhibit explores the science of AIDS, how to protect yourself, and what our community is doing to prevent the spread of the disease. Call 847-3511. $7.95 for adults, $6.95 for youth, seniors and military. Bishop Museum, 9 am to 5 pm.
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Lokahi--Hawaiian Healing and Health Center: Open house will show ancient Hawaiian healing practices: Lomilomi (massage), La'au Lapa'au (medicinal plants), Malama na kupuna (caring for elderly at home), Hawaiian values. With guest speakers, exhibits, demonstrations, entertainment including Teresa Bright, and ono kau kau! $5 donation, call 259-8414 for information. At 41-006 Wailea Street, next to Beach Park, 10 am to 5 pm.
1 to November 19
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. Free, at the Manoa Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2655 Manoa Road. Each Sunday 2 to 4 pm.
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Waimanalo Hawaiian Homestead Association: General membership meeting will be held at the old Waimanalo Quarry Building at 7 pm. For information call President Tony Sang at 259-7602.
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Unisyn Odor Special Meeting: Arranged by Rep. Eve Anderson, an opportunity for community members to voice their concerns to the owners and to State Dept. of Health officials. Waimanalo School cafeteria, 6:30 pm.
Kailua Christian Women's Club: Luncheon with Squash Blossom Shop owner Gail Wolflick featuring beautiful gifts; alto Elizabeth Woodruff will sing; guest speaker Jullie Loo. $12, (Nursery $1 with reservation). Call Marlene at 261-5604, at Mid Pacific Country Club, Lanikai, 11 am.
5 to 22
Hawaiian Quilts Exhibition: From traditional to contemporary, at the Honolulu Academy of Art. Call 532-8700 for info.
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The Queen's Garden: A one woman tour de force with live music is a riveting story of first love, Hawaiian royalty, and the prevailing pressure of street gangs. Brenda Wong Aoki's work is a distinctive blend of dance, music and theater from both Western and Japanese Traditions. The stories are drawn from Asian Pacific Folk legends, urban guerrilla street mythology, and autobiographical accounts. Tickets are $14/12, call 455-0385. At Leeward Community College, at 8 pm.
7 & 8
American Indian Powwow: Crafts, vendors, dance competition. Call 841-7357 for more information. At Thomas Square, from 10 am to 6 pm.
Under Fire: Cathy Izumi's Honolulu Dance Studio presents a contemporary dance concert. Over 100 of Hawaii's most talented ballet, jazz, street and modern dancers will perform. For info call 524-8455. At Ron Bright Theatre, Castle H.S. Oct. 7 at 8 pm, Oct. 8 at 2 pm.
Stew Rice: This local comedy introduces three high school buddies in the 1950's then jump-cuts to the 1970's wryly charting their careers, relationships with women, and choices to stay or leave Hawaii. An outstanding cast includes Jason Scott Lee. $12/9. Call 536-4441. At Kumu Kahua Theatre, 46 Merchant Street. Oct. 7 at 8 pm. Oct. 8 at 2 pm.
7 & 21
Tuck Everlasting: Probably the best novel by America's best children's novelist, Natalie Babbitt, is brought to the stage by the Hawaii Theatre for Youth. For info call 839-9885.
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Bankoh Molokai Hoe: Considered the World Championship of men's outrigger canoe racing, top paddlers from around the world compete in this prestigious event, challenging nature and other teams of paddlers across the treacherous Kaiwi Channel separating Molokai and O'ahu. Finish at Ft. DeRussy Beach, approximately 12 noon.
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Waimanalo Neighborhood Board: Get involved with the issues facing our community. Waimanalo Library Meeting Room, 7:30 pm.
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Family Laundry: A musical comedy written specifically for Hawaiian and local audiences, explores the impact of drug and alcohol use on the family and the strength to cope with these challenges. Presented by Kamehameha Schools. For info call 842-8508. Free, at Waimanalo District Park at 7 pm.
10 to 22
West Side Story: Nearly 40 years since it electrified Broadway, this groundbreaking theater classic returns in a new international touring production. At the Blaisdell Concert Hall.
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Ohana Night: A bake sale and a time of fun, fellowship, and friendship bread. At Waimanalo School, from 6 pm to 8 pm.
13 & 14
Bankoh Talk Story Festival: Hawaii's largest celebration of storytelling and oral history features Spooky Stories by 12 local tellers, Friday from 7 to 9 pm. On Saturday four stages will offer different tellers every hour. The Children's Stage includes Jeff Gere, the Gecko Opera, and All Things Scaley by Peggy Hunt; the Oral History Stage includes poet Puanani Burgess, and Picture Bride Barbara Kawakami; the Ethnic Stage includes Hawaiian legends, Japanese folk tales and Tongan Epics. At McCoy Pavilion, Fri. 7 to 9 pm, Sat. 11:30 am to 9 pm.
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Waimanalo's First Annual International Barbecue Cook-Off: Featuring flavors of BBQ from around the planet. Contests, hayrides, dancing, horses, live entertainment and much more. Listen to KCCN for details. $5 adults, $2 children. Aloha Country Cowboy at the Waimanalo Polo Field, 10 am to 7 pm.
Keiki & Adult Explorations--Whales & Dolphins: Team up with your favorite 4 to 5 year old and together dive into the Hawaii's wondrous marine world. Through stories, crafts, and live animal observations, you'll learn how whales are like us, how they adopted to live in the water and more. $15 adult/child team includes same day admission to exhibits and shows. Call 259-6476 for reservations. Sea Life Park, 9 to 11 am.
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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.
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Kailua-Waimanalo Water Quality Meeting: Guest Speaker Annette Tagawa, an aquatic biologist with the Division of Aquatic Resources, DLNR, will talk and present a video on Hawaiian Stream Animals. For info call 941-8970. At the Kailua Recreation Center, 7 to 9 pm.
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Sea Creatures & Crafts--Sharks: Kids explore and uncover amazing facts about animals that are all around us, but not always in sight under the sea. Did you know that sharks don't have bones? That some give live birth? A morning of mini-talks, stories, live animal observations and a craft project. For ages 6 to 8 years old, $10 per student includes same day admission to exhibits and shows. Call 259-6476 for reservation. Sea Life Park, 9 to 11 am.
28 & 29
Halloween/Christmas Fair: The 11th annual event presented by the Honolulu Theatre for Youth. For info call 839-9885. At Thomas Square, 9 am to 4 pm.
November 3 to 10
Hawaii International Film Festival: This year over 100 films from 27 countries plus seminars, workshops and special events. Expected favorites include Shanghai Triad, Bombay, and The Mystery of Rampo. All free. Call 528-3456.
November 6
Waimanalo Hawaiian Homestead Association: General membership meeting will be held at the old Waimanalo Quarry Building at 7 pm. For information call President Tony Sang at 259-7602.
On TV
Neighborhood Board: Highlights of the August 14 meeting video taped by John Heartwell, on O'lelo Channel 24. Sept. 30 at 6 pm, Oct. 3 at 8 pm, Oct. 5 at 4 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. First and fourth Sunday of each month. KITV, 4 pm.
Kulaiwi: Hawaiian language lessons via Cable TV, with Kumu Ekela Kaniaupio-Crozier. Each lesson centers around a grammatical structure, beginning with a short vignette, followed by and explanation by kumu, drilling and replaying the vignette. An interactive hotline will allow viewers to ask questions and get immediate feedback. Lessons 12 through 24 will be aired each Saturday, from 10 to 11 am, Oceanic Cablevision 26.
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.
Bishop Museum Conservation Clinic: Learn how to preserve heirlooms: bring in quilts, tapa, old photographs, ceramics, wooden bowls, letters. Call 848-4112 for appointment. Free, Bishop Museum Conservation Lab, first and third Friday of each month, 9 am to 3 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.
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