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Tuesday, September 24, 1996

MALLS

Ala Moana Centerstage: KQMQ presents a concert by Ricky Martin, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Martin, formerly of the music group Menudo, has performed in "Les Miserables" and "General Hospital."

Borders: At the Waikele bookstore, Film Classics group talks about "Chinatown," 7 p.m. Wednesday. Meet PineappleMan, the comic book super hero of Hawaii drawn by Sam Campos, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Family Fun Weekend includes paper mache crafts at 1 p.m. Sunday and a performance at 3 p.m. Sunday by Hula O Lana.

Barnes & Noble: George Kahumoku Jr. and family play slack-key music, 9 p.m. Friday, Kahala Mall.

Hawaiian-language spelling bee: "Ho'okuku Hua'olelo" requires children to spell and define words in Hawaiian, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Ward Warehouse Amphitheater. With the Aloha Festivals Royal Court and Halau Hula O Maiki. Call 591-8411.

Waikele Center's Holiday Preview: Fashion shows, demonstrations and entertainment, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Listen to spooky stories told by Glen Grant and James Grant Benton, see fashion shows and ballet and band performances and get tips on preparing for the holidays. Free. Call 676-5656 or 676-5858.

PLANT & CRAFT SALES

Art & Craft Fair: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 6, He'eia State Park, Kaneohe. Hawaiian music and displays on conservation and resource management. Booth fees $25 and $35. Call 247-3156.

Bazaar: Plants, country store, crafts and more, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 12, Waipahu United Church of Christ, 94-330 Mokuola St.

Ahuimanu Fun & Craft Fair: Starting Monday, receive $6 worth of scrip for $5 during the scrip pre-sale for the fair. Plants, country store, games and more, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 19 at Ahuimanu Elementary School. Call 239-7160.

Ala Ike Family Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26, Leeward Community College. Crafters and vendors may call Liz Mano at 455-0378 or Louise Kaneshiro at 455-0391.

Craft fair: Honolulu Theatre for Youth benefit features entertainment by Roslyn and Full Circle, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 26 and 27 at Thomas Square. Call 839-9885.

Country Christmas Bazaar: Wahiawa General Hospital Auxiliary is accepting donations of craft items and nonperishables such as preserves and jams for the bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 2 at the hospital's thrift and gift shops. Label donations "Country Christmas"; plants and perishable items may be dropped off Nov. 2 by 8 a.m. Call 622-5966.

Kaimuki Christmas Faire: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 2, Kaimuki Park, 3521 Waialae Ave. Sponsored by Hui Ho'opili, a nonprofit organization supporting Diamond Head parks.

Downtown Holiday Craft Fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 13, 14 and 15, Kendall Building, corner of Queen and Mililani streets. Presented by Hawaii Government Employees Association.

CLASSES

Hands-on gardening: 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Wahiawa Botanical Garden. Free. Call 621-7321.

Stepping Stones to Gardening: Six classes for home gardeners,

9:30 to 11:45 a.m. Fridays, Sept. 27 through Dec. 6, Lyon Arboretum. Topics include succulents, water gardens, bonsai, hydroculture, bromeliads and holiday arrangements. Costs $8; or $45 for series. Call 988-7378.

Plant care series: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays in September, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, Kaneohe. Free classes on pruning basics and mulching and composting for plant growth. Bring work clothes and shoes, bug repellent and rain gear. Reserve at 233-7323.

Hawaiian quilting class: With Poakalani Serrao, 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays and Saturdays, Queen Emma Summer Palace. Charge. Call 524-0394.

Central YMCA open house: "Friends, Fun & Fitness" features class demonstrations and activities for toddlers to senior citizens, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 401 Atkinson Drive. Free. Call 941-3344.

MEETINGS

Hawaii Pacific University: Free seminar for working adults, "How to shorten the time it takes to get a college degree," 12:15 p.m. Wednesday. Accounting seminar 12:15 p.m. Oct. 1. Call 544-0238.

"U.S. Crimes Against the Pacific People": Presentation by Ohana Koa, a member of Nuclear Free & Independent Pacific, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Revolution Books.

Brown Bag Biography: Kazuko Hardy presents "Japanese Carpenters in Hawaii: Selected Biographies of a Group," noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Biography Cottage 96-36, 1633 East-West Road. Free. Call 956-3774.

"City Views" series: Presentation by Mark Hastert, noon Friday, UH-Manoa's Porteus Hall, Room 116. Bring lunch. Call 956-4050 or 956-6865.

Hawaii Pacific University: Free seminar on financial aid for students, 12:15 p.m. Friday. Call 544-0238.

"Pagdiriwang '96": Panel discusses "Education for Filipino Americans in Hawaii," 5:30

to 8 p.m. Friday, Ohia Auditorium, Kapiolani Community College. With Virgie Chattergy, Randall Francisco, Jocelyn Rayray, Tommie Tibayan and Elizabeth Wong. Free. Call 956-6749. Sponsored by the Hawaii Committee for the Humanities.

Lei Garden planning: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden. Bring lunch, walking shoes, bug repellent and rain gear. Call 233-7323.

Hawaii Pacific University: Free seminar on travel industry management program, 12:15 p.m. Monday. Call 544-0238.

COMPUTERS

Presentation: Learn about the latest advances in voice recognition technology and voice-to-text software for desktop computers, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse. Sponsored by the Hawaii Macintosh & Apple Users' Society. Call 922-1801.

CLUBS

Chess clubs: Chess Fans, 3 p.m. Saturdays, Harbor Center, Aiea; call Richard at 488-1221 or 456-0895. Mililani club meets 6 p.m. Mondays; call Guy at 625-2769.

American Needlepoint Guild: 7 p.m. Monday, Academy Art Center. Call 623-1433.

Scrabble club: 9:15 a.m. Mondays, 2933 Kalakaua Ave. Call 923-9060. Also 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala. Call 377-0893.

Toastmasters: Practice speaking skills, noon Tuesdays, Net Cafe, Puck's Alley. Call Maggie at 941-9929.

LUNCHTIME

Dole Cannery: Pua Melia Trio performs, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday.

Music Break: Polynesian revue by Tevaisina, noon Friday, Tamarind Park.

Bach's Lunch: Free organ concert, noon Fridays, St. Andrew's Cathedral. Call 524-2822.

MUSICAL GROUPS

Waikiki Singers: Director Bob Peters is looking for singers 16 and older for rehearsals Thursdays in September at the Waikiki Community Center. Call Pat Tierney at

536-3844.

The Sounds of Aloha Chorus: Rehearsals for men's a cappella chorus, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse. Call 262-7664.

Oahu Choral Society: Rehearsals, 7 p.m. Mondays, UH-Manoa's Music Department, Room 36. Call Joe McAlister at 595-0327.

Oahu Civic Orchestra: Rehearsals, 7 p.m. Mondays, Eiben Hall, Chaminade University. Call 261-6127.

Honolulu Chorale: Rehearsals, Tuesday evenings, St. Andrew's Priory. Call 944-8017.

Na Leo Lani, Sweet Adelines: Women's barbershop group rehearses, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Francis School. Call 373-3192.

Honolulu Community Concert Band: Rehearsals, 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Aiea High School Band Room. Call 236-7057.

DANCING

Country-western dancing: Free line dance lesson, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Windward Mall's Center Stage. Call 262-7441.

Scandinavian dancing: 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse. Free. Call 922-0793 or 955-2577.

Tap dancing: Jack Cione teaches adults for $1 per class. Beginners meet 1 p.m. Tuesdays at Ala Wai Clubhouse or 7 p.m. Thursdays at Makiki Park; intermediate dancers, 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Kilauea Park; advanced dancers, 2 p.m. Tuesdays at Ala Wai Clubhouse, 8 p.m. Wednesdays at Kilauea Park or noon Thursdays at Waikiki Community Center. Call 922-8401.

Country-western dancing: Learn two-step and line dances with Bruce Langley and Phillis Johnston, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays in September, Maunawili Elementary School, Kailua. Teens, singles and couples welcome. Admission $2. Call 262-0869.

Pali Twirlers square dance: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Yacht Club Terrace. Call 254-2333.

Philippine folk dancing: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, Lanakila Gym.

Free. Call 455-9963.

Parents Without Partners dance: 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Sundowner Room, Tripler Officers Club. Costs $10. Call 262-7441.

Israeli dancing: 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, Ala Wai Clubhouse. Costs $3.50. Call 373-2561.

International folk dancing: Includes Bulgarian, Greek, Rumanian and Israeli dances, 7 to 9:15 p.m. Sundays, Makiki District Park. Donation. Call 923-0362.

Square dancing: With the Square Wheeler Club, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays, Kapiolani Park Bandstand. Costs $3. Call Mel at 946-6320.

Line dancing: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Waikiki Community Center. Costs $3. Call 923-1802. Free lesson 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 22 at Kaneohe Community & Senior Center. Call 233-7318.

Kodak Hula Show: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Free. Call 627-3300.

African and Caribbean dance: Classes with Halifu Osumare, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Studio 2, UH-Manoa Athletic Complex. Costs $10, or $32 for four classes. Call 377-3786 or 988-6723.

EXERCISE

Paul Bragg exercise: 9 a.m. Mondays to Saturdays, Fort DeRussy lawn. Free. Call 941-2048.

Aerobic workout: 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kuhio School cafeteria. Costs $1. Call 735-5755 or 732-5118.

MISCELLANEOUS

Free cat collars: The Hawaiian Humane Society offers free collars and ID tags during the Seniors Fair at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, Friday through Sunday. Limit of two collars per person. Call 946-2187.