
Cool Stuff
Youth soccer tournament: Boys' and girls' teams compete for the Hawaii Cup through Saturday in Kahului, Maui. Call Maurice Norita at 242-8065, Maui, or 833-2711 ext. 259, Oahu.
Borders: Puppet and story fun presented at the Waikele bookstore by the Gymboree, 7 p.m. Keiki Story Time is 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays in July.
Kaimuki Library: Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m. Thursdays through Aug. 1. Call 733-8422.
Barnes & Noble: Clifford the Big Red Dog stops by the Kahala store 7 p.m. Friday and noon Saturday and Sunday.Thought about getting a pet? Lissa Kam from the Ohana Veterinary Hospital talks about guinea pigs, 2 p.m. Saturday. "Jolly Postman Party" begins 3 p.m. Saturday.
Doze with the Dolphins: Family overnighter includes a starlight tour of Sea Life Park, crafts, games and midnight movies, 7 p.m. Friday through 10 a.m. Saturday. Costs $20 ages 6 through 12, $25 ages 13 and up. Call 259-6476.
Sharks: Sea Life Park invites kids ages 6 to 8 to observe live sharks and learn about their world, 9 to 11 a.m. Costs $10. Call 259-6476.
Kaimuki Library: Grey Wolf talks about King Arthur and displays armor and weapons 10:30 a.m. Call 733-8422.
McZoo Summer Fest: McDonalds and Hawaii zoos offer family fun this summer, with stories, games, entertainment, arts and crafts and more, at the Keiki Zoo Maui on Saturday and Aug. 24; Panaewa Rainforest Zoo on Aug. 3; and Honolulu Zoo again on Aug. 10. Call the Keiki Zoo at 878-2189, Maui; Panaewa Zoo at 959-7224, Big Island.
Flight simulation for kids: Children 6 and older learn about jet aircraft and flight basics , 2 to 5 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. Call Computer Safari at 524-1940.
Honolulu Zoo Summer Explorers: Weeklong adventure for children ages 5 to 12 begins July 29. Other sessions begin every other week through Aug. 26. Tuition $160. For registration form, call 971-7195.
Pacific Music Institute: Make music and new friends at a Hawaii Youth Symphony Association workshop Aug. 1 through 5 at Pearl City Cultural Center. Henry Miyamura from the Youth Symphony and Craig Young from Punahou work with students entering grades 8 through 12 who have at least two years of instruction on an instrument. Costs $100; includes lunch. For an application, call 941-9706.
Music Camp Alumni Day: The Salvation Army marks the 50th anniversary of its Music Camp for kids age 8 through high school, Aug. 3 and 4 at Camp Homelani. Alumni are invited to workshops, volleyball tournament, rehearsals and a luau. Costs $15. Call Iris Kurosawa at 988-2136.