Applicants must be of Hawaiian descent, 18 or older, and be able to make appearances throughout the year. Men should be clean shaven. Deadline is July 10. Call 545-1771.

Urban Garden Center: Class on growing and caring for Ixora, 9:30 a.m., Pearl City. Donation. Call 453-6050.

Pacific Asian Lecture Series: Masaako Kotabe from the University of Texas at Austin discusses "Global Sourcing Strategy in the Pacific: U.S. and Japanese Multinationals," 4:15 p.m., UH-Manoa's Business Administration building, Room C102. Free.

Zoo-per Seniors: The Honolulu Zoo invites seniors on botanical walks, tai chi practice and sneak previews of exhibits and the grounds on the first and third Wednesday each month. Third Wednesdays feature arts and crafts demonstrations. Gate opens 8 a.m. Admission $6 general, $4 kama'aina, $2 with Yum Yum Tree senior card. Call 971-7174.

"Multi-Cultural America Day": Young @ Art presents an international celebration, with dancing and drumming by Maui seniors, 9 to 11 a.m., Castle Theater. Free. Call 242-7469, Maui.

Class on native plants: Mary Wickenden suggests ways to grow and use plants found in low, dryland areas, 10 a.m. to noon, Halawa Xeriscape Garden. Costs $2. Register at 527-6113.

Independence Day!

Barnes & Noble: Abe Weinstein Quartet performs, 8 p.m., Kahala.

Plant care classes: How to select a tree for your yard, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, Kaneohe. Free series continues with classes on how to plant and care for a tree, July 13; pruning basics, July 20; and recycling for plant growth, July 27. Bring work clothes and shoes, bug repellent and rain gear. Reserve at 233-7323.

Barnes & Noble: American Red Cross presentation on water safety, 1 p.m., Kahala. Online computer demonstration by Futurekids at 3 p.m.