Great Molokai Mule Drag: Teams attempt to pull or coax mules to the finish line, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, downtown Kaunakakai. Aloha Festivals parade at 9 a.m.; Hoolaulea at noon. Call 553-3876, Molokai.
Hawaiian-language spelling bee: Hookuku Huaolelo 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.
Borders: At Waikele bookstore, meet PineappleMan, 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 1 p.m. Sunday and performance 3 p.m. Sunday by Hula O Lana.
At Ward Centre, Eddie Ku performs 9 p.m. Saturday.
Waikele Centers 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.
Ala Moana Centerstage: Eddie Ku performs music from his latest release, E Kualo, noon Saturday.
Windward Mall: Rachel Victoria performs songs from her latest CD, Summer Fever, 3 p.m. Saturday.
Oahu Civic Orchestra: Rehearsals, 7 p.m. Mondays, Eiben Hall, Chaminade University. Call 261-6127.
Honolulu Chorale: Rehearsals, Tuesday evenings, St. Andrews Priory. Call 944-8017.
Na Leo Lani, Sweet Adelines: Womens 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.
Hawaii Society of Harmonica Players: Bring your harmonica, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, First Unitarian Church. Donation $2. Call 622-2701.
The Sounds of Aloha Chorus: Rehearsals for mens a cappella chorus, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse. Call 262-7664.
Banquet at 7 p.m.; $65 Friday and Sunday, $50 Saturday. Reserve with Carmelo Baysa or Geoffrey Fells at 922-6611.
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.
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.
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.
Scandinavian dancing: 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse. Free. Call 922-0793 or 955-2577.
Scottish country dancing: 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Moiliili Community Center. Call 737-1897.
Pali Twirlers square dance: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Yacht Club Terrace. Call 254-2333.
9:30 to 11:45 a.m. Fridays through Dec. 6, Lyon Arboretum. Succulents, water gardens, bonsai, hydroculture, bromeliads and holiday arrangements. Costs $8; $45 for series. Call 988-7378.
Plant care: Free class on mulching and composting for plant growth, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, Kaneohe. 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.
Hands-on gardening: 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Wahiawa Botanical Garden. Free. Call 621-7321.
Hawaii Pacific University: Free seminar on financial aid for students, 12:15 p.m. Friday. Seminars on travel industry management program Monday; accounting Tuesday; master of science degree in information systems Wednesday; justice administration major Thursday. Call 544-0238; for science seminar, 544-0279.
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, Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden. Bring lunch, walking shoes, bug repellent and rain gear. Call 233-7323.
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Photographic Society: Morris M. Atta talks about copyright laws, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Makiki District Park. Call 536-4066.
Bats and Their Habitat: Theresa Cabrera talks about native Hawaiian bats, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park.
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, Pucks Alley. Call Maggie at 941-9929.
Music Break: Polynesian revue by Tevaisina, noon Friday, Tamarind Park.
Bachs Lunch: Free organ concert, noon Fridays, St. Andrews Cathedral. Call 524-2822.
Aerobic workout: 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kuhio School cafeteria. Costs $1. Call 735-5755 or 732-5118.
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: Scrip pre-sale starts Monday, offering $6 scrip for $5. Games, country store and more, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 19, 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 seeks donations of crafts and nonperishables such as preserves for the bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 2. Label donations Country Christmas; plants and perishables 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 Hoopili, 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.