Motorcycles for MDA: Motorcyclists participate in a poker run at Moanalua Gardens 10 a.m. Sunday to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. In a poker run, riders draw a playing card at each of five checkpoints along the route; riders with the best hands win prizes. Registration begins 8:30 a.m. Entry fee $20; raffle ticket with additional donation. Call 488-2697. The top fund-raiser wins a Labor Day Big Island trip for two.
6th Annual Office Olympics: Teams of four co-workers compete in rubber-band archery, wastebasket free throw, coffee cup relays and other office sports in June, a benefit for the American Lung Association of Hawaii. These Olympics take place June 13 on Maui and in Hilo, and 6 to 9 p.m. June 20 at Aloha Tower Marketplace.
Teams pay a registration fee of $125 and ask friends to make pledges on behalf of their team. The Office
Olympics consist of eight competitions as well as contests for best team costume, original company flag and company song. Call Tim Pfister at 537-5966 ext. 304. Registration deadline for Oahu is June 13.
ÒTasteÓ week: Reserve by Wednesday for VISA U.S.A.Õs Golden Gala, five-course fusion fare created by ten chefs and served with fine wines, 6 p.m. June 22, Tamarind Park, Bishop Square. Dress is Òcasually elegant with a golden touchÓ Ñ with a grand prize for the most outlandish gold accessory. Tickets $125; tables $1,750. Call 536-1015. Benefits the Easter Seal Society of Hawaii, on its 50th anniversary.
The largest outdoor food festival in Hawaii, ÒTaste of Honolulu,Ó opens 10 a.m. June 29 and 30 on Civic Center Grounds, Honolulu Hale. On the menu are signature dishes from more than 35 restaurants, plus wine tasting and musical entertainment. Call 536-1015 for advance scrip purchase.
St. Anthony HoÔolaulea: Luau and entertainment, 4 to 10 p.m. June 22, Wailuku high schoolÕs Athletic Field. The Class of Õ46 celebrates its 50th anniversary, and the Class of Õ51 joins in; all alumni are welcome. With Dennis Pavao, Lauoho, Hoomau, Uluwehi Guerrero, Sly Dog and Hawaiian Time. Tickets $20; proceeds go to financial assistance and athletic programs. Tickets available at the school office, Valley Isle Travel at Kahului Shopping Center, Senor Taco at Dolphin Plaza, Kahului Camera Image Center and DaniÕs Catering in Wailuku Industrial Park. To enter a golf tournament, call Al Spenser at 242-5880, Maui.
Bowl-A-Thon: ÒMake the Most of Your Spare TimeÓ at a family activity benefitting PREVENT Child Abuse Hawaii, 8 a.m. June 23, Aiea Bowl, Aiea Shopping Center. Teams of five will be assigned shifts through 3:30 p.m. Call 951-0200. Sponsored by Nissan Motor Corp. in Hawaii.
International Beer Tasting: Try the latest microbrews and
imports and popular domestic brews, 5:30 to 8 p.m. June 27 across Ward Centre at 1160 Auahi St. The Hawaii Public Radio fund-raiser features jazz and blues music by Chris Planas, Bailey Matsuda, Jess Gopen and Richard Heirakuji. Appetizers $2. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Call 955-8821.
ÒPatriots CelebrationÓ: Testimonial dinner in honor of U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye, July 5, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. Tickets $100; tables from $1,500 to $5,000. Proceeds go to the Hawaii Foodbank. Call Bleu Blakslee at 836-3600.
Pacific Handcrafters Guild fair: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 13 and 14, Thomas Square. Free admission. Benefits the guild scholarship fund.